All Half-Life games are now free on Steam until Alyx launch

The Half-Life franchise is one of Valve’s biggest contributions to the gaming industry next to Steam. It has, however, let that property languish for more than a decade now. Fortunately, that period of dormancy will be ending in two months or so as Valve readies its biggest game release in years. And to make sure that everyone is also ready … Continue reading

Oculus Go exits business platform pushing Quest further into the foreground

Oculus can perhaps be credited for having revitalized and popularized what was, until recently, simply thought of as a technological experiment. After the Oculus Rift, the now Facebook-owned company launched other VR devices, including ones that don’t need to be tethered to a computer to work, the Oculus Go and the Oculus Quest. It seems, however, that the sun is … Continue reading

The Outsider Presents a Perfectly Eerie Supernatural Evolution for True Crime

Three episodes in, HBO’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Outsider feels a bit reminiscent of True Detective, both in subject matter and dread-filled tone. But the network’s grisly mystery series have a major difference: unlike True Detective, which leans into the unexplainable but never quite crosses that line, The

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Saudi Embassy Denies Alarming Reports That Crown Prince Hacked Jeff Bezos

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman allegedly personally hacked into the phone of the Washington Post owner in 2018.

Trevor Noah’s Mock Jury Video Gives GOP Senators A Reason To Stand Up To Trump

The “Daily Show” host had a reminder for senators who will act as jurors in Trump’s impeachment trial.

HP Chromebook 11, x360 11, and 14 get an education-centric refresh

After what seems like a period of slumber, Chromebooks are making headlines again. Part of that is thanks to the recent premium models announced at CES earlier this month, like the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. The other part is thanks to a reinvigorated campaign to push Chromebooks to schools and students. This particular segment, however, requires more affordable price tags, which … Continue reading

Cruise's self-driving electric shuttle is made for ride-sharing

Cruise still isn’t ready to say when its autonomous vehicle will be available, but now it’s shown off the Origin, a GM-built electric shuttle van that doesn’t have a steering wheel or pedals. Instead it’s fully self-driving, intended to be a shareabl…

Colbert Breaks Out Devastating Impression Of ‘Scrotum Of The Opera’ McConnell

“Late Show” host hits at the Senate majority leader over impeachment shenanigans.

Why Do We Root For Celebrity Couples To Get Back Together?

It’s been 15 years since Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston split up. Now many are pining for a reconciliation.

iPhone SE low-cost successor to start production really soon

By March, it will have been four years since the iPhone SE launched but the desire for an affordable iPhone has never wavered. In fact, it may have become even greater in light of the steadily rising prices of Apple’s premium phones. The long wait might be over as a new report claims that production for a new low-cost iPhone … Continue reading