XR Games has reportedly informed dozens of employees that jobs are at risk following a “massive restructuring”. The Leeds, UK-based specialist AR/VR studio has yet to formally comment, but colleagues affected by the layoffs took to LinkedIn to share the news, announcing that up to 72 staff are at risk of losing their jobs. . … Read more
Recent studies have shown that the risk of developing dementia can be partially reduced by making smart dietary choices. New research points to a compound found in many foods and drinks that may reduce the risk of dementia over the years. The study, which was published on September 16 in the JAMA network is open … Read more
Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse, the co-founders of Hopoo Games, the development studio behind Risk of Rain, have announced that they will be joining Valve to work on the game's development. Several other Hopoo staff members will also be joining Valve, and the studio is ending development on its unannounced title. “We are incredibly grateful … Read more
According to the recall report, Toyota has recalled more than 43,000 vehicles for a safety problem that could increase the risk of a car crash. The Japanese automaker has announced a recall of 43,395 Sequoia Hybrids produced between 2023 and 2024 and sold in the United States. The problem is with the resin towbar on … Read more
US indie studio and developer Risk of Rain Hopoo Games appears to be taking a break as several members of the team, including its two co-founders, are taking on roles at Valve. The developer announced the move in a series of posts on X, saying that co-founders Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse – “along with … Read more
If you're sleeping in on the weekend to catch up on the sleep you lost during the week, you're not alone. Until now, scientific evidence supporting the benefits of the exercise has been limited, but new research by Chinese scientists appears to prove the health benefits of catching up on sleep. A study presented at … Read more
Mental health charity Take This is at risk of closure, clinical director Raffael Boccamazzo has announced. In a blog post, Boccamazzo explained that the gaming charity must raise $80,000 by the end of September or cease to exist by the end of 2024. Take This chief executive Eve Crevoshay shared the charity's financial struggles earlier … Read more
Trader Joe's offers much more than just food in its stores, including its popular scented candles that are rotated throughout the year. However, one of them is being recalled after a number of fires across the country. Trader Joe's is recalling about 653,000 mango-tangerine scented candles nationwide, according to an August 15 announcement by the … Read more