Virtual taekwondo sounds like a gimmick until it solves the biggest fear of combat sports

Virtual taekwondo sounds like a VR gimmick, but its noncontact format could make martial arts more approachable for kids, cautious beginners, women, and older athletes.

Xbox’s bold plan for the future sounds nearly impossible
Xbox’s bold plan for the future sounds nearly impossible

It’s another bad week for the video game industry. Microsoft outlined a series of layoffs on Monday that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described as “the most significant restructure in Xbox history.” But buried in Sharma’s memo was a curiously optimistic statement: “I want Xbox to be one of the few companies that entertains more than […]

This VR empathy game could be the start of something much creepier

Rekindle uses face-tracking biometrics to turn emotions into gameplay, but the same idea could eventually push emotion-aware tech into therapy, safety systems, and interfaces that watch more than clicks.

PlayStation’s disc-killing move may have blindsided the very partners keeping its games business alive

Sony’s reported PlayStation disc pullback allegedly caught publishers and retail partners off guard, turning a familiar ownership fight into a broader trust problem for the PlayStation ecosystem.

A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will ‘no longer sell’ original Switch consoles in Europe

Nintendo will stop selling original Switch consoles from early 2027 in Europe, as it announces a new Switch 2 featuring a replaceable battery.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event NY: Date, Time And Updated Card

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event returns to Madison Square Garden on July 18. Here’s the date, start time, how to watch on Peacock, and every match announced so far.

Former WWE Champion Reportedly Set To Leave After Rejecting New Deal

Sheamus is reportedly leaving WWE after nearly 20 years, having turned down a restructured contract extension. Here’s what the reports say and what could be next.

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Monday, July 7 (Hitching A Ride)

Looking for help with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? Here’s an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today’s answers and Spangram.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 7 (game #1122)
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 7 (game #1122)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Today’s Wordle #1844 Hints And Answer For Tuesday, July 7

Looking for help with today’s New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today’s Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.