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Match Group invests $100M in Seattle-based Sniffies, a web-only platform for queer men with ~3M MAUs worldwide, paving the way for a possible acquisition (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)

Samantha Kelly / Bloomberg:
Match Group invests $100M in Seattle-based Sniffies, a web-only platform for queer men with ~3M MAUs worldwide, paving the way for a possible acquisition  —  Match Group Inc., whose dating-app portfolio includes brands like Hinge, Tinder and Match.com, is investing $100 million in Sniffies …

How the NYPD Slow-Walked and Shot Down Gang Database Reforms

An NYPD vehicle sits in the street outside the 40th Precinct in the South Bronx,

At a recent press conference announcing a sweeping takedown of rival gangs notorious for their wild shootouts across public housing in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch made a point of praising the NYPD’s controversial gang database. “Yes we certainly did use the criminal group database as part of this investigation,” Tisch said, using the […]

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Aphelion review: a must-play sci-fi adventure from the makers of Life Is Strange

Don't Nod's latest is a personal sci-fi odyssey. Though it lacks engaging gameplay, Aphelion's emotional story is worth checking out.

It’s a busy time for sci-fi, but don’t miss Aphelion

The last few weeks have bordered on overwhelming for science fiction fans. While Project Hail Mary is dominating the box office, For All Mankind is currently in the midst of its penultimate season, with a spinoff streaming next month. When it comes to games, Capcom kicked off a new sci-fi franchise with Pragmata, and Housemarque […]

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo now available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox

The second installment in Square Enix's epic retelling of Final Fantasy 7 launches June 3 on Switch 2 and Xbox, but you can get a headstart.