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WTF is NFT? Here's why Grimes, Kings of Leon and friends are loving it

Non-fungible tokens are so hot right now. Musicians, artists and even the NBA are on board, so we explain what the fung is going on.

WTF is NFT? Here's why Grimes, Kings of Leon and friends are loving it
Home

I would like to exchange my kidney for Samsung's fancy new TV

Samsung has new TVs, and now is a good time to get excited about Neo QLED, even if it means you need to learn a new acronym.

I would like to exchange my kidney for Samsung's fancy new TV
Art & Culture

Hogwarts Legacy's trans inclusion options aren't that great, actually

News of trans inclusive character creation in Harry Potter Legacy seems welcome, but its execution feels token and wider issues remain.

Hogwarts Legacy's trans inclusion options aren't that great, actually
Media

WandaVision eclipses Bridgerton, proves might of Marvel and episodic TV

Streaming analytics show WandaVision overtaking Bridgerton's popularity, showing Marvel's strength and episodic TV might be back in vogue.

WandaVision eclipses Bridgerton, proves might of Marvel and episodic TV
Games

That sick song from the Deathloop trailer is on Spotify now, get around it

"Déjà Vu", the cinematic spy-themed track from a recent Deathloop trailer, is now available to stream directly into your earholes.

That sick song from the Deathloop trailer is on Spotify now, get around it
Art & Culture

Frank Gehry reaches new heights in home town Toronto

The Toronto towers project looks set to be Gehry's tallest exploration yet. How does this homecoming sit within the wider arc of his work?

Frank Gehry reaches new heights in home town Toronto
Media

Experts fear HBO's doco series on QAnon will amplify the movement

There are concerns HBO's upcoming documentary glamorises conspiracy movements, thanks to a slickly-produced game and film-inspired trailer.

Experts fear HBO's doco series on QAnon will amplify the movement
Games

Disco Elysium to get full voice acting for console release

Over a million words will receive voice acting for the Final Cut release of acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium and we cannot wait to hear them.

Disco Elysium to get full voice acting for console release
Games

PSA: How to get free daily rewards on the Genshin Impact website

Genshin Impact offers daily free in-game rewards, such as mora, meat, and primogems but you can only get them by visiting this website.

PSA: How to get free daily rewards on the Genshin Impact website
Games

Fortnite has the most Australian skin imaginable: a meat pie-eating tradie

'Ken oath! Australian content creator Lazarbeam will be immortalised in Fortnite as a tradie on smoko, honouring his former profession.

Fortnite has the most Australian skin imaginable: a meat pie-eating tradie
Computers

Alienware AW3821DW monitor review: a bloody big and impressive screen

Alienware's AW3821DW monitor is an impressive display for hardcore PC users, but not as well-suited for console gaming.

Alienware AW3821DW monitor review: a bloody big and impressive screen
Games

Terraria's coming back to Stadia after Google makes up with scorned dev

After sensationally cancelling the Stadia port over frustrations with Google, Terraria's developer has reconciled and put the game back on the menu.

Terraria's coming back to Stadia after Google makes up with scorned dev
Games

Is Bomb Rush Cyberfunk the Jet Set Radio heart transplant we've been searching for?

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk's newest trailer is out, and this Jet Set Radio spiritual successor is making us believe it may live up to the mantle.

Is Bomb Rush Cyberfunk the Jet Set Radio heart transplant we've been searching for?
Art & Culture

Deep Nostalgia AI tech uses photos to bring back the dead (sort of)

Deep Nostalgia, an AI tool from genealogy company MyHeritage lets you upload photos and transform them into fascinating and creepy animations.

Deep Nostalgia AI tech uses photos to bring back the dead (sort of)
Ideas

King Island blows (in the best possible way)

Harnessing the ocean as a renewable energy source is taking off. And Australia is well placed to ride that wave!

King Island blows (in the best possible way)
Media

One of TikTok’s biggest Aussies is helping viewers with mental illness

Overwhelmed with a slew of household chores? Meet the viral TikTok star helping her audience de-stress one chill video at a time.

One of TikTok’s biggest Aussies is helping viewers with mental illness
Games

All the sweet details from PlayStation's February 2021 State of Play presentation

While PlayStation's State of Play presentation didn't show much new stuff, there were lots of details on upcoming games worth checking out.

All the sweet details from PlayStation's February 2021 State of Play presentation
Games

Solar Ash from Hyper Light Drifter devs gets its first gameplay trailer

Solar Ash from Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter, gets a gorgeous new trailer showing gameplay similar to The Pathless.

Solar Ash from Hyper Light Drifter devs gets its first gameplay trailer
Games

Deathloop channels James Bond music in swaggering "Déjà Vu" trailer

Deathloop's latest trailer showed more than time-looping action, it also boasted a cinematic song worthy of a James Bond opening sequence.

Deathloop channels James Bond music in swaggering "Déjà Vu" trailer
Games

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade coming to PS5 in June, stars Yuffie

Final Fantasy VII Remake's getting a big upgrade on PS5, known as Intergrade, including an all-new episode starring Yuffie & a Moogle poncho.

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade coming to PS5 in June, stars Yuffie