Epic Games Store follows up achievements with early mod support

It’s been a busy couple of days for the Epic Games Store. Yesterday, Epic started sending achievements live for some titles on the Epic Games Store, and now, the store has begun implementing mod support. Mod support, of course, is a big feature, so it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that it’s very limited in scope here at the start. … Continue reading

The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12’s wheel is a thing of track-focused beauty

The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 may not be short of eye-catching details – a V12 engine with 830 horsepower is worthy of attention – but inside it’s the race car inspired steering wheel that grabs you. Leagues away from the touchscreen-heavy dashboards of most modern cars, supercars included, the Essenza SCV12 instead focuses on giving you as little reason as possible … Continue reading

'Battletoads' arrives on Xbox One and PC on August 20th

It’s been a long time coming, but you’ll only have to wait a few more weeks to play the first Battletoads game since the mid-’90s. We first learned about Battletoads in 2018 and while the initial plan was to release it last year, a new trailer tries…

Philo’s budget TV service now works with Chromecast

Philo’s budget TV service is now Chromecast compatible. Subscribers with the Android app can cast Philo to a Chromecast or Chromecast-supported TV. That could make it easier to watch Philo on a big screen. The company says this is the first part of “…

My latest lockdown workout is VR boxing

Gyms have been closed for a long time. Workout classes canceled, snacks consumed. General physical movement, constrained. I’ve, unsurprisingly, put on some weight since March, struggling to find the right kind of workout that I can do on my own steam…

Virginia’s Utility Kingpin Ends 14-Year CEO Stint Amid Scrutiny Of Record On Race

Dominion Energy chief Thomas Farrell II will remain executive chairman of the utility company.

School Founded By Sinclair Broadcast VP Tells Teachers: Come In Person Or Lose Your Job

“I would hope his dedication to the school outweighs his dedication to politics,” said one teacher.

Julianne Moore On Playing A Lesbian: ‘I Can See Why People Took Issue’

“Here we were, in this movie about a queer family, and all of the principal actors were straight,” the actor said.

K.J. Apa Shows Off His Bloody On-Set Injury: ‘I Split My Head Open’

The “Riverdale” star got metal stitches while shooting the movie “Songbird.”

Friday's Best Deals: Anker Chargers, Razer Gold Box, Captain America Statue, TaoTronics Percussion Massager, Ella Paradis July Sale, and More

An Anker charger Gold Box, an Amazon sale on Razer controllers, an Avengers: Endgame replica Captain America, a TaoTronics percussion massager, a steep discount on the Lelo Sona at Ella Paradis, a 12- or 24-pack of hand sanitizer at SideDeal, and a Ghost in the Shell 4K Blu-ray price drop lead Friday’s best deals.

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