Gearbox acquires Risk of Rain IP

It’s been an eventful day for Gearbox; not only has the studio taken Saints Row developer Volition under its wing, it’s also announced the acquisition of Hopoo Games’ co-operative rogue-like shooter Risk of Rain. Hopoo Games’ first stab at Risk of Rain released in 2013, delivering a breathless blast of 2D co-op action pitting players…

Krispy Kreme agrees to pay workers more than $1.1 million over wage theft claims

A Krispy Kreme sign is seen outside of a store on May 09, 2016 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Krispy Kreme has agreed to pay 516 workers more than $1.1 million in back wages and damages. Federal investigators had uncovered “widespread and systemic” wage theft at the company. The company operates 242 doughnut stores…

Meta reportedly accused dozens of workers of improperly accessing users’ accounts — in some cases in return for payments of thousands of dollars

Getty Images Meta fired dozens of workers after accusing them of accessing user’s accounts without authorization, the WSJ reports.  Those fired allegedly took advantage of ‘Oops,’ an internal tool meant to allow exclusive access to Facebook accounts. Some of the fired workers denied the accusations on the basis of coercion and lack of awareness. Meta…

The DEA says drug cartels are putting fentanyl in candy to sell to kids. Cartel operatives say it’s ‘actually the opposite.’

The US DEA and other authorities have warned about “rainbow fentanyl.” DEA US officials have warned frequently about Mexican criminal groups marketing “rainbow fentanyl.” The DEA and police departments claim that the drug is meant to appeal to children and young adults. Two operatives in the Sinaloa Cartel told Insider they’re actually trying to do…

Meet Hakeem Jeffries, the New York congressman likely to succeed Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is poised to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader next year. If selected by members, Jeffries would become the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress. Jeffries, a Brooklyn native, served in the New York State Assembly before joining…

What is Snapdragon Sound, what does it offer and which devices have it?

Qualcomm might be best known for its mobile platforms that you’ll find under the hoods of multiple smartphones, from Samsung and OnePlus to Oppo and Motorola, but within those platforms, there are a number of technologies present. One of those is Snapdragon Sound, which has a number of features under its umbrella. This is everything…