Very few video games have left a technological and cultural footprint as deep as DOOM (1993). id Software’s legendary title did not only redefine the first-person shooter genre, it eventually turned into something far stranger:a universal engineering joke, challenge, and benchmark summarized in one sentence: “If it can run Doom, it can run anywhere.” Over…

Australia has officially entered uncharted territory by becoming the first country to block social-media access for everyone under the age of 16. The unprecedented measure, which took effect on December 10, represents the most aggressive government attempt so far to curb the influence of digital platforms on young people. Legislators argue that the decision is…