Bomb Threat Disrupts Retro Computing Panel at New Jersey Festival
A bomb threat interrupted a retro computing panel at the Vintage Computer Festival East in New Jersey, leading to an early end to the event. The panel, featuring YouTubers and podcasters, was evacuated by an armed officer, and attendees were moved to a safe distance. The threat was later confirmed to be a 'swatting' incident by local police. The festival, held at the InfoAge Science and History Museum, was scheduled to run from April 17 to 19. Despite the disruption, no injuries were reported, and the event's livestreamer, AmigaBill, confirmed his safe return home.