Art & Culture
Mechanical Keyboard: Life Side Quest
A wooden keyboard nerd embarks on a quest for a mechanical keyboard and falls in love with Melbourne along the way.
'The Record' is an inspiring look into women's sport and pre-COVID society
86,174 at the MCG one week, a pandemic the next. Amazon Prime doco The Record celebrates women's sport while showing how much has changed.
Gucci's $14 Virtual 25 shoes are real-life DLC, only wearable in AR
Gucci's digital-only, Roblox & VRChat-compatible Virtual 25 sneakers seem ridiculous at first glance. Is the reality as crazy as its concept?
Nanoleaf Essentials may offer better connections at a lower price
The new Nanoleaf smart lighting options are cheaper than many competitiors and offer support for the latest smart home standard, Thread.
MQFF film review: The Test
A quick look at one of the comedy short films hitting the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) this year, The Test.
Watch Christopher Nolan's Tenet on a Game Boy Advance, just because
Thought Tenet was tricky to understand in cinemas? Try watching Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic on a Game Boy Advance, courtesy of a YouTuber.
MQFF film review: The Greenhouse
A review of a quiet tale of grief in rural Australia, now screening at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF).
Building the history of Korea
The humble plastic brick can allow you to build history, explore perspectives, and come to a deeper appreciation for humanity's complexity.
The WandaVision post-mortem episode
The first Marvel series at Disney+ became the most watched show ever on streaming (so far), so how do we feel about it all now it's done?
WandaVision's ending was typical MCU fare but a fun journey
WandaVision's more personal and grounded approach to MCU storytelling was a treat, even if the final episodes resorted to exposition aplenty.
Banksy adds Bob Ross to beautiful Oscar Wilde tribute
Banksy's latest piece of street art features Oscar Wilde escaping over prison walls to the tune of Bob Ross's calming voice.
5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science
Watch out for science deniers with these five handy tips, including how they attempt to discredit experts and spread dangerous misinformation.
Magic The Gathering gets me back in the Arena
Even though the main appeal of Magic the Gathering is in-person play, I rediscovered it at home in my PJs and am back in love.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
