Yesterday's Top Technology News

1. The Sims at 25: How a virtual dollhouse took over the world

The Sims was never supposed to be a hit. Back in the 1990s, when creator Will Wright pitched the game to his bosses, they weren't convinced by his idea of a "virtual dollhouse". A so-called life simulator where players design their own characters, ...

2. The Sims at 25: How a virtual dollhouse took over the world

Creator Mollie, who streams as TheEnglishSimmer, makes a lot of LGBT-themed content for her channel. She says developer Maxis has "always been kind of a spearhead in the gaming industry when it comes ...

3. North Bay residents concerned about heavy rainfall, potential flooding

The risk of heavy rain and wind in the forecast has some Mill Valley residents worried. More than 3 inches of rainfall submerged the low-lying Sycamore Park neighborhood within three hours on Dec. 27th, the most rain the city had seen over that span of ...

4. Supercharge Your Game Localization and Testing: The Power of AI and Strategic Partnerships

Integrating new tools into your team's workflow, can supercharge your project. From automation to AI and Machine Learning, technology is reshaping how games are localized, tested, and delivered to global markets. At the ...

5. OpenAI clinches deal with Kakao, talks with SoftBank and Samsung about Stargate

SEOUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) - OpenAI said on Tuesday it will develop artificial intelligence products for South Korea with chat app operator Kakao · OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman also separately sat down with the leaders of Samsung Electronics ...

6. Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok

WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ordering the creation of a sovereign wealth fund within the next year, saying it could potentially buy the short video app TikTok. If created, the sovereign ...

7. Boeing's Starliner losses top $2 billion after spacecraft program reports worst year yet

The Starliner program reported charges of $523 million for 2024 — its largest single year loss to date. Last summer, Boeing's first crew flight went awry after part of the capsule's propulsion system malfunctioned and NASA decided ...

8. Apple lashes out at iPhone porn app maker and EU rules allowing its download

LONDON -- Apple has chided a newly available pornography app available in the European Union, and warned that the bloc's digital rules opening the way for third-party app store downloads undermines consumer confidence in the tech giant.

9. Screen time tools

Screen time tools empower parents to monitor and manage how their children spend time online, ensuring a balance that works for your family. Whether it's setting limits, blocking apps, or simply gaining insights into your ...

10. HB Studios announces free PGA Tour 2K25 demo

The demo, officially called PGA Tour 2K25 First Look, is available now for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Progress made during the demo -- including MyPlayer character development -- will carry over to the full game at launch.

11. Honda Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Iconic Gold Wing

Original 1975 model widely credited with inventing the touring category · For 2025, Gold Wing platform receives commemorative styling cues · Each purchase comes with a tribute coffee-table book and tabletop model.

12. Apple launches app for party invitations in recurring revenue push

Apple on Tuesday released a new app for creating invitations and sending them to contacts. The app is called Apple Invites. Users will need a paid iCloud+ subscription to send invites. With Invites, Apple is taking on Partiful, a startup founded in ...

13. EA Sports UFC 5 Content Update | February 2025

Fighting twice in one night, Belfort secured a TKO victory over Tra Telligman in under 90 minutes, before delivering a blistering 43-second TKO against Scott Ferrozzo in the finals to secure the UFC heavyweight title.

14. When Employees Take Sabbaticals, Organizations Benefit

I understand why bosses might be hesitant to support sabbaticals. But I've come to believe that the benefits to organizations of offering them far outweigh the risks. Some leading companies agree. Although corporate sabbatical ...

15. Apple raises concern over first porn app on iPhone under EU rules

Porn app available on iPhone under EU's alternative app store rule · Apple cleared Hot Tub for cybersecurity threats, but says does not approve of app · AltStore backed by 'Fortnite' creator Epic Games.