Category: Gaming

Introduction N Nvidia, Epic Games, and Discord are testing instant game demos. The idea is to let you try a game without buying it, downloading it, or signing up for an account. Nvidia will be showing off the idea at Gamescom this week. Key Insights What is ‘Play Instantly? N Nvidia, Epic Games, and Discord […]

Introduction The Nvidia app is getting improvements to DLSS override, more control panel features, and Project G-Assist changes. The latest Nvidia app changes will arrive on August 19th for beta users at 9AM PT / 12PM ET, followed by a general release next week. Key Insights What is Nvidia’s app? The Nvidia app is getting […]

Introduction Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be the first game to get Nvidia’s new RTX Hair features next month. Instead of using triangles to model hair, Nvidia will use spheres to improve Harrison Ford’s virtual hair in the game. Key Insights What is Nvidia gives? Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be […]

Introduction It’s been two and a half years since Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service got a big boost in graphics, latency, and refresh rates — this September, Nvidia’s GFN will officially add its latest Blackwell GPUs. You’ll soon be able to rent what’s effectively an RTX 5080 in the cloud, one with a whopping […]

Introduction The state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Roblox. The lawsuit alleges that the company has “permitted and perpetuated an online environment in which child predators thrive.” The platform has come under significant scrutiny over reported failures to protect children. Key Insights What is Louisiana sues? The state of Louisiana has filed a […]

Introduction The National Transportation Safety Board convened a three-day public hearing to investigate January’s mid-air collision over Washington, DC that killed 67 people. After the hearing, two conclusions were inescapable. First, the disaster should have been prevented by existing safety rules. Second, the government regulators responsible for air safety have become hesitant to enforce those […]

Introduction Dead Take is the second game from Tales of Kenzera: Zau developer Surgent Studios. Like a lot of horror games, Dead Take relies on jumpscares to get the heart pumping. But playing this game, my deepest, most upsetting scares came from the performances of the game’s actors. Key Insights What is Dead Take’s? Dead […]

Introduction Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is down to $1,199 at Amazon and Best Buy. It was selling for $100 more just last week. Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld is on sale for $499.99. Key Insights What is The Pixel? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is down to $1,199 at Amazon and Best Buy. […]

Introduction This week, I’m visiting LinkedIn way too much because of Mini Sudoku. I’m also marveling at tiny doodles on microchips, listening to Taylor Swift’s New Heights podcast episode. And I’m reading about the death of expertise. Key Insights What is Teenage Engineering? This week, I’m visiting LinkedIn way too much because of Mini Sudoku. […]