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Off Topic: AI aren’t good enough to win arguments (yet), but they’re already smart enough to be a little scary
Several years ago, the world watched IBM's Watson AI defeat the best Jeopardy players in the world.
Off Topic: We’re impressed and crying over the Kitbull Pixar short
Kitbull is a departure for Pixar -- with its 2D, animated kitten and pit bull characters -- but it's no less charming.
Off Topic: Anthem might be interesting if it would stop crashing
If you want first impressions of BioWare's latest game Anthem, I can tell you that I briefly thought it was a game that sought to comment on the endless repetition of loot-shooters by having me perpetually stuck in its opening sequence.
Off Topic: Yoshi’s Crafted World demo is an adorable, tantalizing glimpse at the green dino’s latest console adventure
When I was a kid, there were three Nintendo 64 games I repeatedly rented from Blockbuster: Diddy Kong Racing, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, and Yoshi's Story.
Off Topic: RIP, Opportunity Rover — you were the best
On January 25, 2004, a machine the size of a golf cart rolled onto the Martian soil and began transmitting information about the red planet.
Off Topic: Spotify’s Discover Weekly feature understands my disparate love for screamo and Ariana Grande better than I do
Whether or not you're a paid Spotify user, you should regularly check the Discover Weekly playlist to find new artists.
Off Topic: The Dragon Prince, Doom Patrol, and The Umbrella Academy are your weekend streaming plans
Sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero series have seen a great resurgence in the past few years.
Off Topic: Yes, Tetris has a battle royale mode now
Nobody ever thought the question "Where we droppin' boys?" would have referred to a Tetris game where 99 players race to clear lines until they're the last one standing, but here we are.
Off Topic: The Frozen 2 teaser trailer has more emotional heft than hours of Kingdom Hearts 3
I'm watching the Frozen 2 teaser trailer that Disney just released and all I can think about are Sora, Donald, and Goofy.
Off Topic: Just try not to read this Cookie Monster AMA in his voice
What a wonderful world we live in when a 50-year-old blue monster gets his very first "Ask Me Anything." Sesame Street, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, suggested Cookie Monster sit at his computer and field questions from his fans.



