Author: Zach_Wilson
Dogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppies
One day, video game critics and journalists will put together a comprehensive study on the impact Balatro had on the industry — of how so many games that came after tried to capture its essence by adding complex systems to otherwise simple, easily understood games. Until then, I’m gonna play…
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‘Friend slop’ made co-op gaming goofier than ever in 2025
When a friend invited me to play a new game called REPO earlier this year, I thought I was wasting my money — not because the game looked bad, but because it looked like Lethal Company. The surprise-hit 2024 co-op survival horror game has players wander through unnerving ruined structures…
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Rivian’s AI pivot is about more than chasing Tesla
RJ Scaringe is sitting in Rivian’s Palo Alto offices, explaining why the adventure-themed EV company suddenly decided to build its own self-driving cars, when an unexpected guest glides by the window outside: Waymo. A robotaxi from the Alphabet-owned company pulls up outside the office. The passenger, an analyst from Goldman…
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25 Amazon Super Saturday Deals on Last-Minute Gifts We’ve Tested (2025)
Procrastinators, rejoice. Super Saturday is here with last-minute deals on WIRED-tested gear. Source
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7 Useful Tips for Anyone Connecting to Public Wi-Fi
Our public spaces are now awash with wireless internet. Make sure you’re getting the most out of every connection. Source
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Gear News of the Week: LG Debuts an RGB LED TV, and Google Brings Find Hub to Wear OS
Plus: Samsung also announces new Micro RGB TVs, and a looming global memory crunch might make Nvidia reduce its supply of graphics cards. Source
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