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Continuing the archive of independent Cool Tech reporting (Archive Page 7).

What’s the most popular Mario Kart game today? The dead Wii version

March 30, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Even though Switch is the platform Nintendo is currently pushing, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, released in 2020 for Switch, has nearly a 75% lower search volume than Mario Kart Wii.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: mario, nintendo, stats

Which of your geeky gadgets is most likely to hurt you?

March 23, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I do like my tech. Okay, “early adopter” seems to have picked up a negative connotation these days, but I’m still happy to identify as such!

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: health, infographics, smartphones, stats, virtual reality

The Esports Integrity Commission appoints its first tech partner

February 9, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Earlier research from Irdeta revealed that 85% of developers worried about cheaters, 69% noting that gamers will quit games if getting bad.

Filed Under: Cool Tech

Weirdly cute or just ugly? Gollum phone and controller holder

January 21, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Firebox says the figure will be coveted by all who see it. That might work for magic rings, but I’m not so sure.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: firebox, Gollum, lord of the rings

Exclusive: Infinite Realms battle map tech with coupon code

January 17, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The tabletop battle map tech Infinite Realms is scheduled for release on the 23rd.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: battle mats

Gaming and Education: How Video Games are Being Used in the Classroom

January 7, 2023 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

In recent years, the use of video games in education has gained significant attention as a way to engage students and teach important skills.

Filed Under: Cool Tech

Moonshine Miniatures will make your tabletop gaming glow

November 24, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The campaign wanted only €500 to fund; with three weeks still on the clock, more than €3,000 has been pledged. There are more details on the pitch page.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: 3d printing, kickstarters, lights

TableTone, an Interactive Audio App for GMs smashes Kickstarter goals

November 19, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

TableTone makes a point of using music well in the video pitch so you can hear how effective it is.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: kickstarters

Tech treasure hunt: Box picks Birmingham for the Hunt

November 14, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

And this year we’re also pleased to have a pop-up outlet in a prime location in the Bullring, which will give people a great opportunity to see what is hot this year in the run-up to Christmas, as well testing out the equipment for a chance to win spot prizes.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: sales

Wait, what? Nuclear decay-powered D&D dice

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

It’s not a new video, published close to the start of the year, but it’s new for me. And it’s mind-boggling.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: dice, science

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