Highlights from last week’s annual Electronic Entertainment Expo
New digital tools direct drinkers to their beer of choice
Salons perfect the art of conversation
Ping-pong enters the limelight
Highlights from last week’s Game Developers Conference
High-tech sports equipment helps athletes improve their form
Creative retreats give adults the summer camp experience
The rise of eSports elevates professional gaming’s profile
The future of the almighty skateboard is being re-imagined
Tarot cards are having a moment
New games educate players on the complexities of urban development
A new wave of game creators looks to the crowd
Urban denizens are exploring local waters via kayak
Glow-in-the-dark sports are lighting up recreational pastimes
New innovations in protective headwear keep cyclists safe
The reinvention of the electric bike propels it into the spotlight
Storytelling games for tweens bridge the digital-physical divide
New online fitness platforms offer real-time access to live streaming classes
Immersive theatre invites the audience to join the drama
Archery has emerged as the sport of the moment
The old school drive-in theater is updated with an eco-friendly spin
New technologies shake up the gaming industry
Synchronized swimming heats up this summer
Contemporary tents bring high design to the great outdoors
New tech tools help athletes improve their performance
Folding bikes appeal to space-constrained cyclists
New running programs tap into the creative side of joggers
A new wave of sleeping bags offers glampers, “occupy”ers, and couch surfers a fresh way to tuck oneself in at night
Indoor cycling studios are experiencing a new boom
Location-based social sports apps offer fitness alternatives