Author: Pudgy Cat

Sarah Dessen Returns With Change of Plans—and a Case for Contemporary YA

Sarah Dessen’s first novel in seven years arrives with a summer of family and romance, and a revealing story about finding a publisher for contemporary YA.

Gallup: Americans Oppose Local AI Data Centers More Than Nuclear Plants

Gallup finds 71% oppose local AI data centers. The nuclear comparison, the jobs percentage, energy forecasts and Maine’s actual decision explained.

Empty Waymos Circle Atlanta Streets—and a Small Sign Creates a Big Jam

Atlanta residents report repeated empty Waymo visits and an awkward turnaround behind a warning sign. Their concerns and Waymo’s response explained.

Why Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head? The Science of Earworms

Why songs repeat in your mind, what makes a tune memorable, and what studies say about distraction, chewing gum, and earworms at bedtime.

Underrated Movies Based on True Stories: 10 Films That Deserved More

Ten true-story films worth revisiting, from The Insider to The Look of Silence, with the real events and dramatic liberties kept in view.

The Best Indie Games of All Time: 13 Picks That Still Hold Up

Thirteen indie games worth your time, from Hollow Knight to Animal Well, with a guide to the moods, mechanics, and players each one suits.

Iron Lung Video Game Lore Explained: The Blood Ocean Mystery

The Quiet Rapture, AT-5, SM-8, and Iron Lung’s ending explained—with the game’s evidence separated from fan theories and the film adaptation.

Weird Science Facts About the Human Body That Are Actually True

Four human-body facts with sources and limits: bacterial cell counts, living bone, touch pathways and the tiny bones involved in hearing.

How Does Video Streaming Work? Buffering, Bitrate and CDNs Explained

How streaming delivers video before the whole file arrives, why buffering happens, and how bitrate, HLS, DASH, and CDNs help keep playback moving.

Android’s Pause Point Adds a 10-Second Wait—and a Restart to Switch It Off

Google’s Pause Point puts a short pause before distracting apps. Its restart requirement adds friction, but lasting habit changes remain an open question.