Sex tech has come a long way in the past 10 years—not only in terms of cultural acceptance and awareness, but also technology. Gone are the days of clunky, pink plastic rabbit vibrators and sex toys that feel like knockoff action figures. Today’s toys are designed by sex educators,... Read more

Netflix doesn’t have a massive collection of fantasy flicks, but you can find several charming (and eclectic) gems. Many combine the fantastical with real-world struggles, including the remarkable Closet Monster. Or dive right into the high fantasy realm with The Golden Compass, based on Philip Pullman’s classic novels. Hopefully you’ll... Read more

Everyone wants reliable and fast internet, and a good router can help. The trick is working out how the complicated mess of standards, confusing acronyms, and sci-fi-sounding features translate to better Wi-Fi in your home. Join us as we tear down the curtain to reveal the pertinent facts about... Read more

Were you unable to attend Transform 2022? Check out all of the summit sessions in our on-demand library now! Watch here. The image below shows me standing in a “Virtual Escape Room” that was created by academic researchers at U.C. Berkeley’s Center for Responsible Decentralized Intelligence. The simulated world... Read more

There’s a lot to consider before you buy a new TV. You’ll want to figure out how much space you have and how big your TV should be. If you’re going to be using it for gaming, you might want one that has a high resolution and a fast... Read more

In 2012, the visual artist Alisha B. Wormsley embarked on a multiyear project in Homewood, one of Pittsburgh’s historically Black neighborhoods. Profoundly impacted by the teachings of Afrofuturism and the belief that Black people are the authors of their tomorrows, she began collecting objects from town residents. Of those... Read more

Were you unable to attend Transform 2022? Check out all of the summit sessions in our on-demand library now! Watch here. There is no doubt that the internet has transformed the way we live and work. It has made communication and collaboration easier than ever before. However, there is... Read more

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Like a lot of parents, we’re always on the hunt for gifts that can keep kids engaged, improve creativity and — shhh, don’t tell them — get them to learn something. STEM toys are... Read more

The differences between Amazon’s Kindle e-readers used to be stark. The cheapest base model had paltry storage, bitsy battery life, and a slow, low-resolution screen. Meanwhile, the extravagant Kindle Oasis luxuriated in its sleek aluminum chassis, fully adjustable lighting, big battery, and physical buttons for turning pages. But the... Read more

Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. Beth Goss was recently appointed as the CEO of kid game company Outright Games. To do that, the former chief brand officer at 20th Century... Read more