Host a thrilling Squid Game night with this comprehensive guide to safe, DIY versions of the show's iconic challenges.

Creatine toothpicks claim to provide a full daily dose, but math doesn’t add up. Tests show each toothpick contains about 25 times less creatine than advertised. Expert recommends using traditional ...

A simple, everyday magic trick using just two toothpicks. It looks like static electricity, but the real secret is hidden in plain sight. Easy to learn, fun to perform, and perfect for casual moments ...

Dec. 24 (UPI) --An Illinois teenager broke a Guinness World Record by building a 17.32-foot-tall replica of the Eiffel Tower from about 20,000 toothpicks. Naperville resident Eric Klabel said his ...

“Continue?” It’s one of the oldest words in video games. You stumble. You put in another quarter. You try again. Hey, you’ll get ‘em next time. Never has that sentiment been more true than in 2025 — ...

Editor’s note: Variety was part of the jury for The Game Awards 2025.

The gaming obsessives at CNET and its sibling sites ZDNET, PCMag, Lifehacker and Mashable put their heads together and chose their absolute faves that were released this year. As Senior Video Producer ...

Every year when we look back at all the games that dropped, trends reveal themselves. For 2025, you might boil it down to a year of innovation. Yes, there were many big, anticipated games that ...

Callum is a seasoned gaming managing editor for a number of publications and a gamer who will always try to shine a spotlight on indie games before giving AAA titles the time of day. He loves nothing ...

Ian Towle receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC DP240101081). Luca Fiorenza receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC DP240101081). For decades, small grooves on ...