Magic in modern fantasy often follows familiar rules. Special people are born with extraordinary powers, magical schools train future wizards, and supernatural energy can be measured, controlled, and ...

“I think it was him saying goodbye to me,” Shannon says, of Joe Haener, who lost his life in a car accident on August 16, 2022. “He woke me up to give me a kiss to go to work, which was an everyday ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...