While Siri and its ilk have gotten most of us used to the idea of talking to our devices, the current selection of smart assistants still feel more like tools than something with a personality. Jibo, a new robot from MIT roboticist Cynthia Breazeal, might be the gadget that finally changes that. Read More
The first time I realized my color blindness was affecting how I played games was back in 2004.
At just 38 pounds—including its electric motor and rechargeable battery—the creators of the Zinger claim their electric wheelchair is the world’s lightest. It even folds flat just like a lawn chair, and while you won’t want to have to carry it on a long walk to the beach, it’s easier to toss into the trunk of a car than most non-powered wheelchairs.
It’s an iPad Mini kind of day, with some awesome Staples deals on the previous generation model, and $80 off the Retina version courtesy of eBay.
To the average layperson (read: me), computer viruses are strings of text that crawl through your computer like so many worms after you open that email from your friend’s grandma. They’re intangible. Which is why seeing how 24 top designers illustrated the most famous viruses is so much fun.
Because the internet never fails to find the worst possible way to deal with any given event, the above image is currently being passed around on Twitter as this morning’s downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 . It is not. It is a screengrab from Lost.
If you get offered a high-level position with HTC, run. At least, that’s the reputation the Taiwan-based manufacturer has unfortunately built over the last two years. Since 2012, no fewer than 22 members of its senior management have left the…
By now you’re likely aware that the US Supreme Court decided Aereo’s service was a violation of copyright law, labeling it a cable system. The outfit then sought to carry on the same statutory license cable companies pay broadcasters royalties to…
A previous rumor (or series of them) suggested the iPhone 6 would have a slightly larger battery. Rumored to be right around 1850mAh, we speculated the size difference and power draw of the screen would offset any perceived benefits from a bigger battery. A newly leaked image may confirm the battery size of the upcoming iPhone 6. This battery reportedly … Continue reading
Starting with a Malaysia Airline Tweet at 10:36 CST today, the world quickly became aware of a problem with Flight MH17 over Uktranian airspace. This flight originated in Amsterdam, was headed to Kuala Lumpur, and was a civilian flight. The Ukranian presidency has confirmed the crash officially. The BBC has suggested that their resident defense expert has called it “unlikely” … Continue reading
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