Acer announces a $14,000 gaming chair because why not
This isn’t a chair. This is a rig. It’s a throne. It’s gaming monster. The Acer Predator Thronos Air Gaming Chair is a $13,999 device has everything including a massage… Read more »
Category: films
The Void’s Curtis Hickman on scaling, creative IP and the future of VR experiences
What can you do with virtual reality when you have complete control of the physical space around the player? How “real” can virtual reality become? That’s the core concept behind… Read more »
Amazon develops a new way to help Alexa answer complex questions
Amazon’s Alexa AI team had developed a new training method for the virtual assistant that could greatly improve its ability to handle tricky questions. In a blog post, team lead… Read more »
‘Ad Astra’ trailer pits Brad Pitt against his dad Tommy Lee Jones – in space
A new sci-fi movie called Ad Astra is heading to theaters on September 20, and it’s got some amazing star power behind it, including Brad Pitt in the lead role…. Read more »
Captain Marvel becomes the latest Marvel film to bring in $1 billion for Disney
Captain Marvel has crossed the $1 billion mark in worldwide ticket sales, according to a report in Variety. It’s the seventh movie based on Marvel Comics’ intellectual property to hit that… Read more »
Mattress startup Casper said to be valued at $1.1B with new funding
Direct-to-consumer mattress business Casper has secured a $100 million Series D investment from existing investors Target, NEA and Norwest Venture Partners. The fresh infusion of capital values Casper at $1.1… Read more »
Captain Marvel rakes in $455 million in worldwide weekend haul
Captain Marvel, the latest superhero film from Disney’s Marvel franchise, is bringing home the bacon — to the tune of a $455 million box office total for the weekend. The… Read more »