The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. While there is plenty of criticism to be hurled at what music the algorithm serves ...

The best city layout in Anno 117: Pax Romana should fulfill citizens’ needs, activate buffs, and remain manageable as the empire expands. While there are many ways to set up a new city that meets ...

In Shadow of the Colossus, your goal is deceptively simple: Find and defeat the 16 Colossi that roam the Forbidden Lands. Only then can you be granted the wish you seek. While this is the only task ...

Alana Benson is an investing writer who joined NerdWallet in 2019. She covers a wide variety of investing topics including stocks, socially responsible investing, cryptocurrency, mutual funds, HSAs ...

Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since grown into a comprehensive approach to journalism as she's been able to tap into that experience along with her time spent in academia ...