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Ikea Will Pay You Real Money to Work in Its Virtual Roblox Store
Building on the internet’s love for the Swedish furniture store, Ikea is looking to hire workers for its forthcoming Roblox virtual outpost online. It pays real money, not Robux—as long as you’re 18.
Building on the internet’s love for the Swedish furniture store, Ikea is looking to hire workers for its forthcoming Roblox virtual outpost online. It pays real money, not Robux—as long as you’re 18.
When a Video Game Developer Gets Outed as Abusive, What Happens Next?
For years the video game industry has faced calls to weed out abusive behavior. The nonprofit ReSpec wants to help it figure out what to do after the canceling is over.
For years the video game industry has faced calls to weed out abusive behavior. The nonprofit ReSpec wants to help it figure out what to do after the canceling is over.
The Uncanny Rise of the World’s First AI Beauty Pageant
The idea of an AI beauty pageant might seem laughable or grotesque, depending on who you ask. But the World AI Creator Awards reflects something deeper about modern influencer culture.
The idea of an AI beauty pageant might seem laughable or grotesque, depending on who you ask. But the World AI Creator Awards reflects something deeper about modern influencer culture.
How a Samsung Washing Machine Chime Triggered a YouTube Copyright Fiasco
When YouTube’s Content ID system goes wrong, it goes very, very wrong.
When YouTube’s Content ID system goes wrong, it goes very, very wrong.
‘Animal Well’ Demonstrates What Gaming Stands to Lose Amid Indie Studio Closures
Shared Memory’s pixelated game Animal Well relies on players joining online communities to solve its puzzles. It’s also an indie gem that’s becoming all too rare as studios close.
Shared Memory’s pixelated game Animal Well relies on players joining online communities to solve its puzzles. It’s also an indie gem that’s becoming all too rare as studios close.
The Limits of the AI-Generated ‘Eyes on Rafah’ Image
The “All Eyes on Rafah” image went viral on social media this week, with over 47 million shares on Instagram alone. It’s bringing up tough questions about the power of the visuals of war and AI.
The “All Eyes on Rafah” image went viral on social media this week, with over 47 million shares on Instagram alone. It’s bringing up tough questions about the power of the visuals of war and AI.
I Spent an Hour in Marvel’s Apple Vision Pro ‘What If…?’ Experience. I’m Still Not Sure Why
The new What If…? experience for Vision Pro is a win-win for Marvel and Apple. But it’s not built for—or accessible to—everyone.
The new What If…? experience for Vision Pro is a win-win for Marvel and Apple. But it’s not built for—or accessible to—everyone.
‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’ Sets the Standard for Classic Game Remakes
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door proves that using new tech to bring old visions to life (and cut down on pain points) is way more effective than a simple cash grab.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door proves that using new tech to bring old visions to life (and cut down on pain points) is way more effective than a simple cash grab.
The Rebirth of Queer Cruising Apps
Looking for casual sex is often seen as taboo, even in queer circles. A handful of web apps—Sniffies, BKDR, and Motto—are using map technology to reinvigorate interest in cruising culture.
Looking for casual sex is often seen as taboo, even in queer circles. A handful of web apps—Sniffies, BKDR, and Motto—are using map technology to reinvigorate interest in cruising culture.
Shockbuster Season: Why the Death of the Summer Movie Is a Good Thing
It’s been nearly 50 years since Jaws and Star Wars turned summer moviegoing into an endless parade of family-friendly fandom flicks. This year promises something blessedly more bleak.
It’s been nearly 50 years since Jaws and Star Wars turned summer moviegoing into an endless parade of family-friendly fandom flicks. This year promises something blessedly more bleak.