Author Archives: Michael Crider

Achievements have been a much-loved perk of games and game platforms for a long time. So it’s no surprise that it was a sore spot when the Epic Game Store launched without them. But Epic announced that certain games will begin seeing achievement … Continue reading →

Fans of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator are champing at the bit to get at the latest version of the game, slated for release in August as either a digital download or a massive 10-DVD boxed set. It turns out that developer Asobo Studio has one more … Continue reading →

Konami is a legendary game developer and publisher. Metal Gear, Castlevania, Contra, Silent Hill—its back catalog is one of the best in the industry. Konami’s also notable for being one of the most hated companies in the industry by gamers … Continue reading →

If you’ve been looking for a solid pair of true wireless headphones, let your fingers do the walking over to eBay. Today a vendor is selling Samsung’s excellent Galaxy Buds+, the company’s latest model (at least until the Beans show u… Continue reading →

PC gamers are finally getting rid of their wires, and I am here for it, baby. Logitech’s top-of-the-line gaming headset, the Pro X, is the latest gadget to get its proprietary “Lightspeed” wireless tech. The Pro X Wireless Lightspee… Continue reading →

We’ve been watching major events in the tech industry and beyond cancelled or moved to “online only” streaming affairs for months. With the COVID-19 epidemic still rampant in the United States, it seemed like a matter of “when&#… Continue reading →

Retro portable gaming is having a bit of renaissance at the moment, between low-cost open source handhelds from China and high-end modding of authentic hardware. If you’re looking for the ultimate blend of the two, check out the Analogue Pocket. … Continue reading →

Wyze might be one of my favorite companies right now: It makes quality smart home products, with good software and apps, at prices that seem borderline impossible. I’ve been using the inexpensive Wyze Cam for a while, and my only complaint was th… Continue reading →

Time like an ever-rolling stream bears all its sons away. And around every second or third bank in the stream, it bears a Samsung press event. The latest one will be next Wednesday, August 5th, streaming only thanks to the COVID-19 crisis. And accordin… Continue reading →

Most people think of Amazon’s Prime subscription service as that thing that gives you free shipping and some streaming TV. And it is. But it also includes a staggering amount of extras for your $79 $99 $119 a year. One of these is access to a bun… Continue reading →