The Best GoPro, Synology NAS, Criterion Collection Sale, Parrot Drone

The Best GoPro, Synology NAS, Criterion Collection Sale, Parrot Drone

At this point, you don’t need me to tell you how great this camera is. I will tell you though that it’s the lowest price we’ve seen on it that didn’t require a paid REI membership, and you should be able to avoid tax in most states. [GoPro Hero3+ Black, $330]

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11 of the Weirdest Videos on YouTube

11 of the Weirdest Videos on YouTube

YouTube is a wonderful place. But for every adorable and/or aw-inducing clip, there’s something so bizarre it makes you question everything you thought was right and good in the world. But whether it’s funny-bizarre, sad-bizarre, or forever-make-your-soul-just-a-little-bit-darker-bizarre, each is special in its own (very) unique way.

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TrueCrypt development stopped amid a cloud of mystery

Last Wednesday the SourceForge page for popular open-source disk encryption software TrueCrypt started recommending the use of BitLocker on Windows instead. Visitors were told that the application was “not secure” anymore. Of course, social networks…

Playdate: We're livestreaming Mario Kart 8 for Wii U!

Welcome, ladygeeks and gentlenerds, to the new era of gaming. The one where you get to watch, and comment, as other people livestream gameplay from next-gen consoles. Because games! They’re fun!

Mario Kart 8 isn’t actually the eighth Mario Kart…

Rdio's Android app finally lets you listen to live albums correctly

Imagine this, if you will. You’re sitting in a recliner listening to Electric Light Orchestra’s Time, and just as Prologue gives way to Twilight — nothing — and then music. Those odious little pauses are hell when you’re really trying to let…

iTunes Radio may get sports programming, local advertising

The iTunes Radio platform might be getting a bit more radio-like. The music service, which offers up a streamed playlist, is rumored to be working with several radio stations to … Continue reading

H1Z1 gameplay brings one hour of action with creators

The folks at Sony Online Entertainment LLC have come to bring on a new wave of their upcoming Zombie Survival game H1Z1. Two of the game’s designers, Paul Carrico and Jimmy … Continue reading

iOS 7 cements iPhone and iPad base as iOS 8 beckons

The latest iOS usage data suggests Apple is headed into its big iOS 8 reveal with the old version dominating installs, with nearly nine out of ten iPhone users in … Continue reading

FCC wants to redefine broadband, set standard higher

In our connected world, a solid WiFi connection is important. In your household, there may be several people using the same connection at once, straining your connectivity. While you may … Continue reading

Forget Google’s self-driving car: NASA’s Morpheus aces autopilot test

NASA’s pogoing Morpheus spacecraft has been showing off its nighttime landing skills, putting Google’s self-driving car to shame by showing how the unmanned pod could set down autonomously on a … Continue reading