Halo’s co-creator wrote a novel about AI taking over the world
Back in 2019, author Margaret Stohl was handed a manuscript written by Jason Jones, who’s best known as the co-creator of sci-fi gaming series Halo and Destiny. The two had worked together at Bungie, and Jones wanted Stohl’s opinion on a book he was writing about AI taking over the world. It was an […]
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed
The screen looks good no matter what’s on it. Star Wars helps, though. | Photo: David Pierce / The Verge We have to talk about this screen. It’s the first thing you notice, and maybe the only thing that matters, about the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro. It’s a 12-inch, 2800 x 1840 panel with […]
The Ocarina of Time remake feels remarkably modern — and surprisingly terrifying
With its upcoming remake for the Switch 2, Nintendo might have nailed the best thing about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: its timelessness. The 1998 3D action adventure game for the Nintendo 64 that pioneered so much – 3D graphics, movement, exploration, openness – has been reengineered with changes that make it […]
Fairphone’s latest repairable earbuds are smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting
The Fairbuds 2 have had a total design revamp from the original pair. Repairable, ethical phone brand Fairphone has released its second pair of earbuds. The Fairbuds 2 are just as repairable as the first generation, but deliver improved audio and almost twice the battery life. The Fairbuds 2 are out now in the […]
The Tesla Roadster could have stayed vaporware
Imagine a light bar on this 2017 Roadster concept image, and you’ll start to see it. | Image: Tesla For a car that’s supposed to be one of the fastest ever made, the new Tesla Roadster certainly took its sweet-ass time getting here. It’s been nearly a decade since Elon Musk made the surprise […]
