Right on schedule, Sony has unveiled a mid-generation hardware refresh for the PlayStation 5. The long-rumored update slims down both models of the console, beefs up the storage space, and adds an optional Blu-Ray drive that can be later fitted to the digital-only console. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech,...
Researchers have developed a new cloud gaming system that uses low-level white noise to accurately synchronize separated audio and video streams. The unique approach let gamers see and hear things at the right time, even with poor microphone quality or in the presence of background noise. Continue Reading Category: Games,...
While there’s nothing like playing board games with family and friends, old-school box-contained games do have their drawbacks. That’s where GameNite comes in – it’s a console that lets groups of people play phone-controlled games on their TV. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Indiegogo, Gaming
It’s time to dust off your old Atari cartridges as the company again tries to tap into gaming nostalgia with an updated version of its iconic Atari 2600. The upcoming Plus model has the same look as the 80s classic, and will ship with a 10-in-1 cartridge but also supports...
Samsung has announced that the “first OLED monitor to offer Dual Quad High Definition” is now available for pre-order. The 49-inch curved Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor boasts a super-quick 240-Hz refresh rate and a super-snappy 0.03-ms response time. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Samsung, Display, Gaming,...
Whether you’ve just started playing chess or are a seasoned pro, it can be difficult finding people of your skill level to play against. GoChess allows you to do so online, via an actual physical chessboard with robotically moving pieces. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Chess, Robotics,...
Although video games are more popular than ever, there’s still something to be said for good ol’ board games. The Infinity Game Board gives them the high-tech treatment, by providing access to over 100 of the things on a system-specific touchscreen tablet. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags:...
At CES 2023, Sony unveiled Project Leonardo, a customizable controller kit for the PlayStation 5 that allows players with various disabilities to design the best input layout that works for their specific needs. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Game, Gaming, Games, Video Games, Accessibility, Accessories, Controller, Sony,...
Back in 2015, developer Kevin Bates launched a credit-card-sized open-source 8-bit gaming system on Kickstarter called the Arduboy for folks with keen eyesight to play, create and share free games. Now an even smaller version has landed. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Kickstarter, Portable Gaming, Hack, Education,...
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the mountainous town of Alfornada seems to be hidden away until you unlock the climbing ability for your mount. But there is actually a way to get there on foot without any movement upgrades, and we’ll show you how. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech,...