10 Cool Tech Twists for Any Summer Party
It’s summer — that means hot days, backyard barbecues and the gadgets, accessories and apps to help you enjoy it all.
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These Robot Fingers Can Feel Objects Better Than a Human Can
So far we’ve seen robots that can climb stairs, throw a baseball and microwave you a meal. But a robot that can feel? Cue the replicants!
Of course, we’re not talking about “feel” as in experiencing emotion, so you can …
Klout: A Good Idea Done Wrong?
Apparently not deterred by the outcry the last time Klout changed its algorithm, the company’s CEO Joe Fernandez announced at LeWeb London ’12 that Klout is planning to “expand how it monitors its users’ reach by measuring how …
What, Exactly, Is a Supercomputer?
It’s official: The United States is home to the world’s fastest supercomputer. But what exactly are supercomputers and why should we care about them?
I decided to go straight to the source — Mike McCoy, program director for …
Can HDTV Behemoth Vizio Chart a Similar Course with Its New PCs?
The first TV I ever bought was from Vizio. I was fresh out of college and the relatively young company offered me exactly what I was looking for — an attractive HDTV that I could actually afford.
To go from a brand-new …
Grindr Steps into Gay Rights Fight, Moves Mobile Users to Political Activism
Last summer, gay men in Saratoga County, NY got a notification when they checked into Grindr. It was a message saying that Republican State Senator Roy J. McDonald was on the fence when it came to the gay marriage bill and that …
This Bed Makes Itself – We Shall Call It ‘Smart Bed’
Back in my day, we didn’t have fancy computers in our pockets or robots that vacuumed the floor. Nowadays, kids don’t even have to make their own beds — as long as they have the new OHEA Smart Bed.
This is how it works. …
Skype Rolls Out ‘Conversation Ads’ During Audio Calls
Wondering what Microsoft had in mind for Skype when it bought the company in May of last year for $8.5 billion? Apparently, the answer is ads.
Yes, today Skype announced “Conversation Ads.” Well, Skype doesn’t want you to …
Author Neal Stephenson’s $500K Quest to Build a Better Sword Game
Surely Medieval knights would be appalled by the swordplay displayed in modern video games. Warriors hack blindly. Swords miraculously catch fire. Characters swing in wild circles like the Tasmanian Devil.
Author Neal …
iPad App That Helps a Little Girl Speak Pulled from App Store
Earlier this year, I wrote a story about Maya, a four-year-old girl who used an app called Speak for Yourself to help her communicate with the outside world. Maya’s mother, Dana Nieder, preferred the app over more established …
Blizzard Reveals New Units for StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm
In case you missed our big feature on eSports in America, StarCraft II is kind of a big deal. This weekend at the MLG Spring Championship in Anaheim, Blizzard revealed new details about Heart of the Swarm, the Zerg-centric …
Game of Cords: Why You Can’t Get HBO or ESPN without Paying for Cable
Season two of Game of Thrones was thrilling. You had a deadly smoke assassin, Tyrion Lannister trying to hold King’s Landing together under the inept rule of King Joffrey and Jon Snow flirting with the red-headed Wildling from …