Facebook’s ‘droidlet’ A.I. could take speech recognition to a whole new level
Today's natural language recognition systems -- like Siri and Alexa -- are still somewhat limited in what they can understand. Facebook thinks it can do better
Fortnite’s Ariana Grande concert brings humanity to the Metaverse
Fortnite’s Rift Tour concert featuring Ariana Grande is a surprisingly human Metaverse experience.
5 changes we want to see in future Pokémon Unite updates
Nintendo's new Pokemon-themed MOBA is fun at its core, but there are still a few things missing. Here are some of our most-wanted features.
JLab Go Air Pop vs. Skullcandy Dime: Which ultra-budget buds are best?
With the JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime, you can now buy true wireless earbuds for less than two movie tickets. But are they any good? We pick a winner.
The TicWatch E3 will get Wear OS 3, making it a better buy
The Mobvoi TicWatch E3 will eventually get an update to the new Wear OS 3 software, so we revisited the smartwatch to see if it's a better buy.
7 things you didn’t know the Google Nest Cam (2021) could do
Google's latest Nest cameras include the battery-powered Nest Cam, Nest Cam with Floodlight, and the Google Nest Cam Indoor. Here are several new features.
What the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Tensor processor means for the 5a and Fold
Google's new Tensor processor is coming to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. There's plenty of reason to believe it'll come to the rumored Pixel 5a and Fold as well.
iam8bit wants physical video games to be as cool as vinyl
Video game company iam8bit is trying to keep physical video games alive in a digital age.
G-Shock’s GBX-100NS hybrid surf watch isn’t only for surfers
The Casio G-Shock GBX-100NS may have features for surfers, but this hybrid smartwatch definitely isn't only for those who ride the waves. We take a close look.
Performance enhancing shoes? How Nike’s controversial Vaporfly line redefined running
Nike's 'performance-enhancing' Vaporfly running shoes are headed to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, but some running enthusiasts don't think they should be allowed
Kodorin is Super Smash Bros. Melee’s newest rising star
We spoke to Super Smash Bros. Melee's rising star Kodorin about his journey and Smash Summit.
5 ways geofencing makes your smart home smarter
Goefencing can add even more convenience and utility to your smart home, as well as improve your home's overall security.
Arcadia.tv fuses sports and esports to turn Tron into a reality
Arcadia.tv fuses sports and esports to create a first-of-its-kind competition.
6 months in, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is on target to be 2021’s best Android phone
Revisiting the Galaxy S21 Ultra six months into its life reveals Samsung may have already made the best Android phone of the year. Yes, it's still that good.
The Artful Escape is a psychedelic, cosmic rock opera
We saw a half an hour of The Artful Escape in action, and it's a trippy rock-and-roll adventure.
Weird West is a western RPG that lets players pick their poison
Weird West is an upcoming RPG that gives players the freedom to choose how they survive in the wild west.
Intel’s incredible athlete-tracking A.I. is the ‘holy grail’ of training tech
3DAT, Intel's athlete-tracking A.I., was built to boost the viewer experience at the Olympics, and it has huge potential as a training tool for elite athletes.
7 things you didn’t know your home security system could do
Your home security system can do more than just watch for broken windows or open doors. It might even save you money.
B&O Beoplay EQ hands-on review: Big buds, even bigger sound
The Beoplay EQ are Bang & Olufsen's first true wireless earbuds with Adaptive Active Noise Cancelation that also look swish, and sound great. We've tried them.
Pokémon Unite will not survive its pay-to-win model
Pokémon Unite's pay-to-win model gives players that are willing to spend money an incredibly unfair advantage.
The incredible engineering inside an Olympic archer’s bow
The bows used in modern archery competitions have more in common with Formula 1 race cars than they do with the simple wooden bows of centuries past.
Our Life developer explains the unconventional joy of visual novels
The developer behind the Our Life series explains what makes visual novels such an appealing game genre.
A complete, chronological history of the catastrophic GPU shortage
The GPU shortage continues to be a problem for anyone looking for a graphics card. To understand how we got here, here's a complete history of the GPU shortage.
Smart homes should include a safe word for emergency situations
The smart home can improve the security features it provides to homeowners by including a safe word that contacts authorities.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a ‘street culture symphony,’ says director
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk's director gave us some insight on how the game is a Jet Set Radio successor and a whole lot more.
Under the radar: How a 117-year old technology gives Olympic throwers an edge
It takes more than sheer strength to be an elite thrower, so today's top athletes often use a unique kind of radar technology to optimize their performance.
Wind breakers: The epic quest to eliminate aerodynamic drag
The faster an athlete travels, the more resistance they meet from the forces of aerodynamic drag. Here's how engineers are helping minimize that problem.
Quantum clocks and e-pistols: The ultra-precise timekeeping of the Tokyo Games
In the Olympics, a single microsecond can mean the difference between winning and losing a race, so timekeeping systems need to be outrageously accurate.
Esports on the Olympic stage? It’s only a matter of time
The Olympics have yet to accept esports and it will hurt them in the long run.
Battlefield Portal’s classic maps will not be available in standard 2042 modes
Battlefield Portal developer Rob Donovan spoke about some of the upcoming game mode's content and his concerns about XP grinding.
Battlefield Portal brings past games, powerful creative tools to 2042
Battlefield 2042 will feature a creative mode called Battlefield Portal that lets players create custom games.
GDC developer survey shows the full impact of the pandemic on gaming
This year's GDC State of the Game Industry survey reveals how much the pandemic impacted gaming.
Nvidia just got the one feature DLSS needs to compete with AMD Super Resolution
Nvidia DLSS has a quality advantage of FSR, but in a market where RTX graphics cards are hard to find, that quality difference may not be enough.
Everything new announced at Amazon Alexa Live 2021
Amazon Alexa Live 2021 is a virtual conference taking place on July 21 at 9:00am. Attendees can expect to learn how to use and integrate Alexa in all-new ways.