CupheadRun and gun platformers have carved a niche out for themselves on mobile, but they’re few and far between on PC. Luckily, this one was built to be a Microsoft exclusive with Xbox One in mind and the result is one of the most unique gaming experiences you’ll ever come across. Intended to capture the look and atmosphere of 1930s cartoons, Cuphead places you in the shoes of the titular hero and tasks you with battling across three distinct worlds and bosses that will capture your imagination with their ingenuity that crush your resolve with their difficulty. … [Read more...] about The best Steam games 2021
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‘Selfie medicine’ might help people take their pills — at the cost of their privacy
Another concern is what will happen if someone doesn’t upload the video every day. Everything we know about behavioral change suggests that you need outside accountability and consequences to make something stick. That’s why a third of people who buy fitness wearables stop using them after six months. Just relying on someone knowing they “should” take their selfie video won’t work any more than knowing we “should” exercise every day. A lot of solutions, like those pill sorters, assume the problem is that patients want to take their pills, but simply forget. But there are plenty of reasons other than forgetfulness that might deter someone: maybe they don’t trust doctors, or they think they’re getting better on their own. Maybe they don’t like thinking of themselves as sick, or don’t have enough money to pay for future doses. So what happens if patients don’t follow instructions? … [Read more...] about ‘Selfie medicine’ might help people take their pills — at the cost of their privacy
Destiny 2’s biggest achievement is that it fits into your life
Perhaps Bungie’s biggest achievement here isn’t in all these subtle quality-of-life changes, but in turning an otherwise addictive video game into something that doesn’t take over your life. Destiny still isn’t, and won’t ever, be as meaty as World of Warcraft, but it’s also so much more than your standard Call of Duty or Halo. It feels like the series has settled into its role, even if some fans vehemently disagree with where it’s landed and want it to be something else or something more. Destiny is a game mostly about hanging out with friends in a virtual space. That you can do so without feeling like you and your friends have a grueling double life is a resounding success in my book. … [Read more...] about Destiny 2’s biggest achievement is that it fits into your life
Meet TimeRepublik, the purpose-driven social network
And in the world of COVID, with many across the world economically impacted by the pandemic, without money to pay the rent and put food on the table, a time-based service offering help given freely, could be just the boost they need to get them on their feet again. … [Read more...] about Meet TimeRepublik, the purpose-driven social network
Best coffee maker for 2021: Bonavita, Oxo, Ninja, Bunn and more
Tyler Lizenby/CNET Judging by the Ratio Eight appliance, the people at Ratio believe that a coffee maker should be beautiful as well as functional. Starting at $495, each brewer is crafted from a selection of premium materials like walnut, mahogany and glass. (Both the water reservoir and carafe are made from hand-blown glass.) Their sturdy aluminum bases are available in numerous finishes as well. And yes, the Ratio Eight with its glass carafe also makes excellent drip. Read our Ratio Eight review. … [Read more...] about Best coffee maker for 2021: Bonavita, Oxo, Ninja, Bunn and more