Cal Jeffrey

Facepalm: Another cloud service provider just left VMware for an open-source competitor over its outrageous price hikes. The firm was a sizable client with tens of thousands of virtual machines. While it still runs a few VMware machines, most of […]

In context: Preserving gaming history has become difficult lately, especially if the publisher’s name starts with “Nin.” GOG has done a commendable job at hosting classic PC games that go all the way back to the 1980s. Blizzard recently asked

Bottom line: Although you may not be familiar with indie game developer Humanoid Origin, you’ve undoubtedly heard of its founder, Casey Hudson, former Bioware general manager. Opening a studio is challenging. Keeping one open in a time of industry consolidation

Facepalm: Large language models have a long, steep hill to climb before they prove trustworthy and reliable. For now, they are helpful in starting research, but only fools would trust them enough to write a legal document. A professor specializing

In context: In the early 2000s, when Valve’s primary income came from developing games, the studio almost went under. If it had not been for the actions of a summer intern, Valve would have gone belly up, and Steam would

Bottom line: Gaming enthusiasts with a penchant for compact tech might find their next obsession in the unannounced Next SBC. The compact device is small enough to fit your pocket, powerful enough to play PC games decently, and has plenty

A growing concern: Chinese cyberattacks on the US have surged in recent years, targeting critical infrastructure, government systems, and private corporations. These sophisticated campaigns often aim to steal sensitive data, conduct espionage, and disrupt operations, posing significant threats to national

Forward-looking: Wireless technology is continuously evolving. Despite the IEEE having not ratified WiFi 7 yet, WiFi 8 is already in the works. WiFi 8, officially designated IEEE 802.11bn, is slated for release in September 2028, so we have a while

Why it matters: The rise of video game unions signals a shift as industry workers push for better conditions in response to long hours and job instability. Unions like ZeniMax Workers United now challenge major companies on issues like remote

In a nutshell: Genetics company 23andMe has had a brutal 2024. The tech economy has not generally been good, but the firm also suffered a data leak. It then blamed its customers for the breach, followed swiftly by accusations to