Technology

Top Twit Tech Tit Tosses Twitch
Technology

Top Twit Tech Tit Tosses Twitch

Tote acquired! BASED TWIT! In a not completely unexpected turn of events, Twitter CEO Elon Musk has decided to take the unprecedented step of donating what little remains of Twitter, as a company, to National Public Radio (NPR). The (once) billionaire entrepreneur revealed his plans during an exclusive interview on NPR's flagship news show, All Things Considered, where he explained his motivations for the gesture. "I believe in the power of public radio," said Mr. Musk. "It has helped shape my worldview since I was a teenager, so it's the least I can do now. And, bonus: the sooner I can unload this albatross around my neck the better." He further stressed how his decision was purely altruistic and not driven by ulterior motives such as taxes or criminal liability concerns. ...
This One Was Giraffing Us Buggy
Technology

This One Was Giraffing Us Buggy

UNBELIEVABLE! In the early days of computing, software issues or errors were referred to as 'giraffes' because they often arose suddenly and without warning, just like the tall animal that stands alone in the Savannah. Over time, this nickname was adopted for any problems with software or hardware, eventually becoming shortened to simply "bug".
Bomberman in 1983? Closer to Reality Than You Think!
History, Technology

Bomberman in 1983? Closer to Reality Than You Think!

CAN YOU PROVE OTHERWISE? In 1983, the National Security Agency (NSA) developed a prototype video game console called the NIC (Networked Interactive Console). It was designed to allow up to 16 players to play against each other on the same screen through a network connection. The console was designed to allow users to connect remotely via modem or telephone line, allowing them to compete with one another in real-time. Despite its potential, the project was abandoned due to high costs and technical limitations at the time.