In games, nothing breaks player flow like a loading screen, and in virtual reality this problem is amplified tenfold. ‘Presence’ or ‘immersion’, the magical yet fragile feeling of ‘being there’, is ...

VistaVision is a widescreen movie format from the 1950s that's enjoying a comeback. Some of today's top filmmakers hope the old tech gets new audiences into theaters. In fact, two films getting awards ...

From the spot-on design of the packaging down to the perfection of the keyboard in every way, the Commodore 64 Ultimate is the kind of modern take on retro hardware that all future endeavors in the ...

Writer/director Mary Bronstein’s first film, the 2008 mumble­core friendship drama Yeast, is now considered a cult classic. But it had such a hostile reception on release that Bronstein quit ...

In what some might describe as the dumbing down of entertainment, shows are reportedly opting for simpler plot lines, along with regular recaps of what has happened so far to keep the attention of ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

Carb loading is a sacrosanct part of the training cycle. In the days leading up to a race, the committed distance runner is compelled to eat an industrial amount of carbohydrate-rich food. That’s why ...

If you’ve ever spent serious money on a shiny Christmas toy only to find it abandoned by St Stephen’s Day, you’re not alone - far from it. Enter Yoto - the screen-free audio player that’s quietly ...

It's easy to take for granted that with the flick of a lighter or the turn of a furnace knob, modern humans can conjure flames — cooking food, lighting candles or warming homes. For much of our ...

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