Author: Mike Snider, USA TODAY

A year of staying at home on Zoom and video games has accelerated the arrival of the metaverse, the virtual world where we will frolic in the future.

Apple iPads will soon support the newest video game controllers. Microsoft is adding iPads and iPhones to its Xbox Cloud Gaming tests.

Apple iPhones and iPads, and Chrome and Edge web browsers on Windows PCs will be able to test Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service.

The biggest name in concert promotion, Live Nation, is working with livestreaming platform Veeps, to equip more venues to let you watch from home.

Roku’s new operating system will bring virtual surround sound to some of its soundbars and Apple compatibility to more streaming players.

We’ve all been on Zoom and livestreaming concerts and other events from home for more than a year. What happens when music and comedy clubs reopen?

Razer is planning to make its high-tech smart mask, which was unveiled as a prototype to protect against COVID-19 in January.

Can’t bring yourself to pay $800 to more than $1,000 for a smartphone? Samsung’s newest Galaxy A smartphones range from $109 to $499.

This week’s tech topics included an update on musicians using NFTs, a new Google Map feature, and scams about vaccinations and tech support.

Caribbean pop singer Shontelle, freed from her label recording contract, is making a direct-to-consumer career move using NFTs to connect with fans.