Author: Pudgy Cat

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire and the Appeal of Rubber Hose Animation

MOUSE brings cartoon noir to first-person shooting. Why rubber hose animation still works, and what the launch material tells us about the game.

AI Adoption Is Fast—but the U.S. Numbers Tell More Than One Story

Stanford’s AI Index highlights rapid uptake. Why 53% and 28.3% measure different things, and what the figures actually say about the U.S.

A New 225-Meter Crater Reshaped the Moon—and Hid Older Craters

LRO images reveal a fresh 225-meter lunar crater. What scientists measured, why older craters disappeared, and why it is not Integrity.

Black Flag Resynced Rumors: What Should a Remake Change?

Black Flag Resynced reports raise questions about new content and familiar gameplay. What was known on April 14, and what remained speculation.

Bot Traffic Does Not Prove the Dead Internet Theory

A closer look at bot traffic statistics: what HUMAN Security measured, why requests are not people, and where our earlier headline went wrong.

Asha Bhosle Dies at 92: A Voice With Thousands of Songs Still to Discover

Remembering Asha Bhosle through her remarkable recording career, R.D. Burman, Kronos Quartet, Cornershop and a late Gorillaz collaboration.

Nine Inch Noize Brings a Familiar Catalog Into a Stranger World at Coachella

Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize expand their collaboration at Coachella, with new music announced for April 17. A look at the project’s first weekend.

The Lazarus Phase: How Superconductivity Returns in UTe₂

In uranium ditelluride, superconductivity can return under extreme magnetic fields. What the halo-shaped phase map reveals, and what remains unexplained.

A Boyband Cruise Ship Full of Screaming Fans Is the Novel 2026 Deserves

Emma Straub’s American Fantasy puts a boyband and its fans on a cruise. A look at the premise, its real-life inspiration and the appeal of fandom.

The Last of Us Online Was Nearly 80% Complete, Its Former Director Says

Vinit Agarwal recalls the cancellation of The Last of Us Online. His account, Naughty Dog’s explanation, and why 80% complete is not a release date.