Google's Inactive Account Manager, launched in 2013, lets users set their account to delete or forward data to up to 10 trusted contacts after three, six or 12 months of inactivity. Without this setup, Google automatically flags accounts for deletion after two years of inactivity, detected via sign-ins or app usage. Family members can also contact Google directly to request deactivation of a deceased relative's account early, though they won't receive any of the account's data.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
A blogger reflects on Afterlife, the little-known 1996 LucasArts simulation game that mashed up SimCity-style city-building with the concepts of Heaven and Hell. The writer, replaying the game decades later, compiled scattered fan resources—old forum threads, a 1990s FAQ, and a 2023 fan write-up—since the title has no dedicated community like a subreddit. They also detail personal tactics, including disabling in-game disasters and using a money cheat code to manage the game's punishing negative cash flow.
togameforlife.wordpress.com
· 2026-09-15
A grieving son used his father's letters, journals and audio recordings to train an AI chatbot that mimics his father's voice and personality. The project lets him have simulated conversations with a digital recreation of his deceased parent, raising broader questions about how AI could reshape mourning and memory.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-12
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