How the father of the World Wide Web plans to reclaim it from Facebook and Google
Facebook, Google, eBay, and others own vast swaths of Web activity and have unprecedented power over us, inspiring an effort to re-decentralize the Web.
Say what? A guide to Microsoft’s mind-melting jargon
Try as it might, Microsoft struggles to communicate clearly. Some Microsoft announcements feel like another language entirely, which can cause problems.
Why you should wait to play ‘We Happy Few’
Everything about the early access version about We Happy Few suggests it's going to be an immersive game, which is why you should play it when its done.
Gaming PCs are weaker than you think, but that’s okay!
Every PC gamer understands the urge to pump a system full of cards and cores. As it turns out though, most users are playing on two year-old hardware.
Put down that Galaxy! You don’t need to pay $650+ for a fancy phone
Don't pay $650+ for a phone. Samsung and Apple want you to think premium comes at a price, but the OnePlus 3 and the ZTE Axon 7 prove them wrong.
How Season 6 made ‘Game of Thrones’ dumber, but more gorgeous than ever
Stepping off the path set by Martin's novels, Game of Thrones season 6 embodied the best and worst of TV storytelling. Here's our review.
10 ‘fresh’ films that should have received rotten tomatoes
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes labeled these movies 'fresh,' but they're all wildly overrated.
Get fired and earn $55 million: A day in the life of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer
Yahoo CEO delivers company final deathblow by ignoring investors and increasing company spending despite plunging revenue.
I like playing shooters, too. But can’t we do better?
Against the backdrop of a violent shooting tragedy in Orlando, E3's annual parade of violent games takes on new meaning.
The Xbox and PC are closer than ever, but still not close enough
Microsoft focused its big E3 2016 announcements on crossplay with Windows 10 PC, promising 10 titles that can be enjoyed on either an Xbox or a computer.
There’s trouble in the Nest neighborhood, so you may want to avoid moving in
Alphabet's Nest smart thermostat division may see more changes than a new CEO. Faster product to market cycles or a new company home are both possible.
Why did Blizzard craft an engrossing story for Overwatch, then toss it away?
Blizzard's Overwatch is one of the best competitive shooters ever made, but due to the freedom to choose any character, story and gameplay can't reconcile.
The mechanical keyboards at Computex prove Steve Jobs was wrong about the PC
The halls of Computex are filled to the brim with keyboards, even while some repeat predictions of the PC's doom. Is the keyboard's popularity a fluke? Or does it reveal something deeper about computers?
Nobody wants Intel’s Core M processor, and Computex proves it
Core M was built to enable a new generation of 2-in-1 devices thinner, lighter, and quicker than any before. But companies like Asus and HP have turned away from it.
Planned obsolescence has led to ridiculous product cycles, and it’s time to say enough is enough
As Apple continues to prepare the iPhone 7, it's time to question whether or not the current pace of hardware revisions is consumer-friendly.
Facebook pitfalls every grown adult should avoid in order to maintain online integrity
Preserve your online integrity by following these top tips for Facebook users. These are the social media pitfalls you must avoid at all costs.
Two weeks on the road with digital ear plugs made me want to ditch foam forever
I spent two weeks playing drums on the road with the Here Active Listening System, and I'll never look at earplugs the same way again.
