Roland’s TR-1000 is the ultimate drum machine
Roland’s TR-1000 is the ultimate drum machine

It took way too long, but Roland finally caved and gave the people what they want: a proper analog successor to the iconic TR-808 drum machine. The 808’s sound, especially the kick drum, is embedded so deeply in the DNA of modern music that it would be a gross disservice to try and boil its […]

Tattle TV has turned a Hitchcock classic into a vertical video ‘microdrama’
Tattle TV has turned a Hitchcock classic into a vertical video ‘microdrama’

Most vertical video microdrama apps have been focused on putting out newly produced series meant to be watched on your phone. But Tattle TV thinks that people might also be interested in checking out bite-size pieces of cinematic history. Though Tattle TV – a UK-based streaming platform created by filmmakers Philip McGoldrick and Marina Elderton […]

As Marvel pivots back to the Avengers, Wonder Man goes its own way
As Marvel pivots back to the Avengers, Wonder Man goes its own way

When Marvel first announced that Avengers: Doomsday would be directed by the Russo Brothers and star Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, it seemed like the studio might be using the feature as a massive nostalgia play. Though the film will feature a number of characters from more recent projects like Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic […]

Do you still need a TV licence? What the BBC’s new free YouTube shows could mean for your £175 bill

The BBC and YouTube partnership has left a lot of burning questions unanswered, but we’ve got them for you.

Gaming’s most fun sales data is full of old and obscure games
Gaming’s most fun sales data is full of old and obscure games

Every month, Circana video game analyst Mat Piscatella posts fascinating data about video game sales on Bluesky, highlighting trends like November’s historically bad month for game hardware and Battlefield 6’s big launch in October. But he doesn’t just share data about what is selling the most; as of late, he’s also posted delightful lists of […]

Martha Wells’ next ‘Murderbot Diaries’ book is ‘the family roadtrip from hell on Ringworld’ (interview)

In an exclusive interview, bestselling author Martha Wells talks “Platform Decay,” from its moral stakes to Murderbot’s bitter humor.

Which ‘Star Trek’ Captain am I?

Before you set a course for the final frontier, find out which legendary ‘Star Trek’ captain’s leadership style aligns with your own.

This coming-of-age adventure game made me feel a little too seen
This coming-of-age adventure game made me feel a little too seen

There’s a lot about Perfect Tides: Station to Station’s Mara that I find relatable. Like me, she’s recently moved to a place simply called “the City” from the middle of nowhere, and like me, she’s an avid writer. But these biographical details aren’t the important thing; it’s the way she’s painted by the game’s incredibly […]