GTA makes a run for gaming’s triple crown — and will likely achieve it
The legendary franchise has redefined what success is in the gaming industry and could become a staple game across three console generations.
Hamilton vs. history: Is the award-winning musical historically accurate?
Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning musical Hamilton comes to Disney+ on July 3, but is its story of founding father Alexander Hamilton historically accurate?
Apple Arcade teeters on irrelevance as it desperately seeks ‘engagement’
Apple seeks to up Arcade's engagement, but its search for revenue might force the subscription to abandon its mission.
Happily Ever Avatar: How HBO Max series found love connections in gaming world
In HBO Max's documentary series Happily Ever Avatar, couples experience the trials and tribulations of real-world love after meeting in their favorite games.
The case for putting a voice assistant in every device
Smart assistants can control your home, answer questions, and shop for you. With all these features, voice assistants should be part of every smart home device.
Believe it or not, the video phone turns 50 today
Fifty years ago today, AT&T debuted its first commercial Picturephone, allowing 1970s users to carry out Zoom-style video calls. It didn't exactly take off.
Vizio’s $1,300 55-inch OLED TV is a game-changer
Vizio has unleashed a huge new product line, and it now includes an OLED TV model that is undercutting the competition. Here's everything you need to know.
Twitch reportedly bans Dr Disrespect. What’s going on?
The controversial streamer’s channel disappeared, leading to a swirl of rumors. Here's everything we know about why he was banned and the likely consequences.
From Dune to Wonder Woman: The most-anticipated movies of 2020
The list of films hitting theaters in 2020 is a lot shorter these days, but these movies still give us plenty to be excited about as theaters begin to reopen.
Inside the quest to 3D print a perfectly palatable steak
The 3D-printed steak industry is growing crowded, and companies are taking differing approaches toward the future of both plant- and cell-based fake meat.
Self-driving forklifts are here to revolutionize warehouses, for better or worse
Third Wave Automation raised $15 million to make self-driving forklifts a reality. Here's how it's going to change warehouses as we know it.
How Elon Musk became the internet’s most loved, and hated, meme
The Tesla and SpaceX founder has been lauded by his supporters as the epitome of an innovate CEO. His critics? Not so much. That makes him the perfect meme.
Los Angeles-based Czinger is 3D-printing a 1,232-hp hybrid hypercar
Los Angeles-based Czinger is relying on 3D-printing to manufacture a plug-in hybrid hypercar with 1,232 horsepower on tap. This technology saves time and money.
The Last of Us Part II has a wokeness problem, but it’s not what you think
The Last of Us Part II was immediately bombed with sexist, homophobic, and transphobic reviews. They move the conversation away from valid and useful critiques.
A portless iPhone will be a major shake-up for the smart home
There have been rumors about Apple producing a portless iPhone, so that will in turn have a major impact on how we it's charged The smart home will be affected.
Gene-edited mosquitoes are ready for the U.S. — but is the U.S. ready for them?
Oxitec has an emergency use authorization to release genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida. Some worry the EPA hasn't consulted enough outside experts.
Three words: Robot. Talent. Agency.
The company promises to do for 'robot actors' what talent agents do for human performers: Pair them up with producers and take a cut of any proceeds generated.
How visual effects built Picard’s Borg cube and made The Mandalorian’s ship fly
From Star Trek: Picard's Borg cube to The Mandalorian's Razor Crest, visual effects helped bring two of sci-fi's coolest ships to the screen over the last year.
Olympus has fallen: The camera maker chose its fate years ago
After defending its choices in camera design, but not selling many cameras, it's no real surprise Olympus has not seen a profit in three years.
Collision From Home is the stunning future of tech conferences
Into the conference void created by the coronavirus stepped web summit event Collision From Home, which kicked off not with a whimper but with an explosion.
Veteran game designer Tom Hall joins VR firm Resolution Games
Gaming designer Tom Hall, known for his work on Doom, looks to shake up the industry once more. He has joined virtual reality developer Resolution Studios.
Wild new ‘brainsourcing’ technique trains A.I. directly with human brainwaves
Researchers wired up 30 participants to brain-reading tech to see if they could collectively teach a computer to learn. Welcome to the world of brainsourcing.
How Joel Schumacher and Bat Nipples made Batman fun again
Joel Schumacher, who died on Monday, helped show that Batman doesn't have to be super-serious.
What Microsoft can learn from Apple’s Mac on ARM transition
There is a lot Microsoft can learn from Apple's ARM Macs if it wants to continue on with a next-generation ARM-based Surface.
Mixer was a pawn in the high-stakes game between Microsoft and Google
Through its surprise sale of Mixer to Facebook, Microsoft sacrifices its streaming platform for a bigger portion of the emerging game-streaming market.
Everything Apple didn’t announce at WWDC 2020
Apple revealed a huge list of features and updates at WWDC 2020, but not everything that was rumored made an appearance. Here’s everything Apple forgot to share.
Nintendo is stepping back from mobile games — and it’s Tom Nook’s fault
Nintendo is shifting away from making mobile games to focus on Switch titles. Its mobile presence going forward will be largely used as a marketing tool.
5 Best iOS 14 HomeKit features: Adaptive lighting, Live View in Apple TV, more
Apple recently introduced a slew of new features with its announcement of iOS 14, we round up the best five HomeKit features you can expect with the rollout
WWDC 2020 keynote: iOS 14, Macs with iPad chips, and everything else announced
Apple dropped huge software announcements across the spectrum of its products, including updates to iOS, watchOS, MacOS, tvOS, and more.
How will love scenes work in post-pandemic Hollywood? A lot like they do in porn
Hollywood has devised a host of new pandemic protocols for performers. But in the adult film industry, it's business as usual for most intents and purposes.
A state of unrest: How working from home is screwing up sleep, and how to fix it
The coronavirus and other tragedies in the world, as well as an abrupt shift to remote work, has left many of us without sleep. Here's what you can do about it.
Having a backyard bash? Your smart speaker could pose a security risk
Smart speakers may be great choices for controlling your smart home, but they aren't the best picks for outdoor party speakers. Here's why Bluetooth is better.
Meet Silq: The first intuitive programming language for quantum computers
Silq is, its creators claim, the world’s first high-level quantum computer programming language. Here's why it's so exciting for those working in the field.
Watchmen, explained: Easter eggs and references from episode 9 of HBO’s series
Episode 9 of HBO's Watchmen series offered plenty of revelations about the story that played out over the hit show's first (and possibly only) season.