AMD CTO: How making the right bets years ago is paying off now
It’s been a long ride for Mark Papermaster, chief technology officer at Advanced Micro Devices. But the journey to challenge Intel in the race...
The DeanBeat: A Westworld ‘activation’ that illustrates the creepy side of tech
My colleagues have been wondering what the word “activation” means, as the Entertainment Software Association used the word in describing why its Electronic Entertainment...
How ESL is keeping in stride with esports tournament growth
After a couple of decades in the wilderness, esports is coming into its own as a form of mass media entertainment. The global esports...
Tommy Tallarico is making a lot of noise about Intellivision
Tommy Tallarico has been making noise and music as a sound expert and musician for video games for more than three decades. But lately,...
VRgineers interview: Why it’s making an 8K military-grade VR headset
At CES 2020 this week, VRgineers announced a new version of its XTAL high-end headset for enterprise priced at $7,890, including business grade support. The...
How Stern Pinball and Stranger Things are thriving on nostalgia
Stern Pinball has built its business on nostalgia, so it’s no surprise that its next table is based on Stranger Things, the hit Netflix...
CES 2020: The best ideas and products of tech’s biggest show
I have just about wrapped up my trip to CES 2020, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas. I walked more than 37.45...
CES 2020 proved VR and AR are thriving — and moving into automobiles
Virtual and augmented reality have had a rough few years: Pundits tried to proclaim VR “dead” despite growing consumer interest and sales, while AR’s...
AMD CEO interview — Expect a lot more from us in 2020
Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, is on a victory lap. At CES 2020, she said the company has gained market share on...
Pimax reveals $449 Artisan VR headset, claims Vision 8K X is in production
Chinese developer Pimax drew lots of attention by announcing an 8K VR headset in 2017 — well before competitors were ready to do so —...