All Things Internet: The Big Players & The Issues
The world has grown increasingly connected over the past few decades and a huge chunk of our lives are online. We cover the companies you care about: YouTube, Google, Amazon, and the issues you care about: NBN, IoT, social media, privacy and security.
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What to Know About the Study Linking a Popular Artificial Sweetener to Cardiovascular Disease
A new study suggests that a popular artificial sweetener may not be as harmless as thought. The researchers say they found evidence in both animals and humans that the sugar alcohol erythritol, commonly included in keto diets, can raise certain people’s risk of cardiovascular disease. Importantly, however, the study only demonstrates a correlation, not a…
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Is The Mandalorian’s Armorer Trustworthy? Producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Weigh In
This is the way. But is it really? On The Mandalorian, the titular character has always put a ton of faith into the words of the Armorer, a wise Mandalorian who can not only craft armour but knows all about the histories and customs of the galaxy. It was the Armorer who, on The Book…
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Rupert Murdoch Said Fox News Was Seeing ‘Green’ During Stop the Steal, and More Revelations
Billionaire Fox Corporation Chair Rupert Murdoch thought all the noise spewed by former President Donald Trump during his “stop the steal” hoax was “bullshit and damaging.” However, the thought of curbing the spread of an incredibly dangerous conspiracy wasn’t at the top of his mind back then. He was focused on keeping the Fox News…
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The Mandalorian’s New Ship Makes No Sense
How is a Star Wars bounty hunter supposed to go bounty hunting in an N-1 Starfighter? Tie his targets to the hood?