Extended reality (XR) meshes all immersive technologies together, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). In its final product, XR is capable of making users feel they’re inside of its simulations, making them eager for more experiences. Traditionally, immersive technologies have been associated with entertainment, but…

Q: My fiancé proposed in November 2019 and we were happily planning with excitement until the first round of lockdowns in the U.S. Since March, I have been adjusting to the idea of a virtual wedding ceremony apart from our loved ones. It has been a mixture of mourning, excitement,…

The impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy and Americans’ ability to work has been devastating. As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S., companies of all sizes are being affected as people spend more time at home, and less time shopping, eating out, and spending money as…

Jason Sudeikis came up at Saturday Night Live alongside some expert caricaturists: He started on the show around the same time as Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, and Andy Samberg, all well-versed in the art of creating characters from broad gestures and memorable physical flourishes. Although Sudeikis certainly had go-big moments…

It may seem like your choices are slim to none if you’re looking for a reliable phone for $200 or less. But there are a few budget phones available that we do recommend — like handsets from Samsung and Motorola’s Moto G series. To see our picks, check out the…

A decent Fast & Furious tale is undone by a disaster of a game. First off, cards on the table. I’m firmly, enthusiastically and, as friends who have suffered through my various rants will tell you, vocally of the opinion that the Fast & Furious series is the best thing…

The Pitch: A rideshare driver (Joe Keery) attempts to conquer social media by turning his day-to-day into nightmare entertainment. He doesnt care for your safety. He has no interest in reaching your destination. Hes not worried about a five-star rating. He only wants more followers and nothing is off the…

Ethereum (ETH) options open interest increased by 5 fold over the past three months to reach $337 million.  Although this figure pales in comparison to the current $1.8 billion Bitcoin (BTC) options market, Ether options have grown to reach the same size the BTC options market was roughly 15 months…

When I was 16 years old, no car lit up the tires in my mind like a Ford Mustang SVO. It was so “other”not a GT, not a 5.0 LX. It was something with whiny noises and double louvers and hand-squeezed lumbar seatspart Reebok Pump, part Merkur XR4Ti, with a…

Ghost of Tsushima Credit: Sucker Punch In the week before Ghost of Tsushima came out, I did not have particularly high expectations. It looked nice, it looked fine, it looked like the open world games weve all been playing since, eh, Assassins Creed 2-ish. Early reviews seemed to confirm that,…