For the longest time, gaming was all about providing extreme scenarios and high-octane action to offer a break from our humdrum lives. Games with guns and explosions were a dime a dozen, and titles, where you could hit 200 miles per hour in an elite supercar, were commonplace, but now, there seems to be a hunger for games that dial down the action in favor of more relaxing and therapeutic content.

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Image: Samsung Samsung has announced a new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at gamescom that uses eye-tracking technology to convert 2D visuals into glasses-free 3D. The Odyssey 3D is set for a global release “within this year” according to Samsung, and will allow users to “seamlessly switch between 2D and 3D modes” based on preference — which may tempt folks who are curious about 3D gaming, but apprehensive to commit. The Odyssey 3D is Samsung’s first 3D gaming monitor, having first teased a concept display at CES earlier this year. It’ll be available in 27- or 37-inch sizes and features a 4K QLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, alongside a 1-millisecond response time and support for AMD FreeSync. Both monitors also include a single DisplayPort 1.4 and... Continue reading…

Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson demonstrating the Gravity SUV’s front trunk seating. | Image: Tim Stevens Different brands do different things under the hoods of their EVs. Some fill that space with inverters and high-voltage cabling. Others carve out a cubby of extra storage, the frunk that many EV aficionados demand but few actually use. With the Gravity SUV, Lucid is taking the frunk option a step further, creating a space that can be used as a seat. I confess, I thought it was a gimmick, but sitting in that frunk is surprisingly comfortable. It’s a bit cozy for two adults, as I found when Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson joined me, but we fit just fine. The Gravity is no longer a concept Rawlinson was representing Lucid at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where the Gravity was situated on the so-called “Concept Lawn,” just a few feet... Continue reading…

Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen has taken one of the final steps toward delivering the ID Buzz in the US by announcing pricing, battery range, and initial options available at launch later this year. The ID Buzz will start at $59,995 for a Pro S model that comes standard with RWD and, crucially, seven seats, as it’s the bigger, long-wheelbase version previously confirmed for the American market. The 2025 ID Buzz now has a finalized EPA-estimated range of 234 miles for RWD models and 231 miles on the 4Motion AWD ones — well under some expected guesses of 300 or so miles on a single charge for a vehicle that has a sizable 91kWh battery. The next model up is the Pro S Plus, which starts at $63,495 for RWD with bench seating standard and $67,995... Continue reading…

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Chris Strider Big tech companies are backing the C2PA’s authentication standard, but they’re taking too long to put it to use. Continue reading…

Ring has updated its entry-level wireless doorbell with a new field of view showing more vertical space around your door. | Image: Ring Ring has refreshed its entry-level battery-powered doorbell camera, bringing a new head-to-toe view to better capture footage of packages on your porch. According to the company, the Ring Battery Doorbell ($99.99) also has improved battery life and color night vision, plus a new mounting system to make removing the doorbell for charging easier. Ring has been slowly upgrading its video doorbell line from its original 16:9 aspect ratio to 1:1, with a 150-degree by 150-degree field of view that shows a full top-to-bottom view of what’s in front of your door. This square view is common among most of Ring’s competitors, as it’s more useful for seeing packages left on the floor. Ring first introduced the square aspect ratio to its line with... Continue reading…