BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe introduced with lighter curb weights, more power

BMW has introduced two new models, the M3 Sedan and the M4 Coupe, both of which bring engineered-in lighter curb weights over the previous generation. Though the auto maker has only revealed preliminary specifications at this point, all signs point towards two top-notch offerings, both of which go up for sale on 2015 models starting […]

“Edge of Tomorrow” sci-fi movie trailer with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt revealed

Warner Bros.’ upcoming science-fiction action flick “Edge of Tomorrow” has made its Internet debut with the release of its first trailer. Previously known by the name “All You Need is Kill”, Edge of Tomorrow stars Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, and brings to the stage some mech-suited futuristic battle goodness, and just a taste of […]

Ubuntu Touch OS scores smartphone partner, reveals Shuttleworth

The days of Canonical‘s mobile operating system, dubbed Ubuntu Touch, are rapidly upon us. In October, an image of Ubuntu Touch was released along with the 13.10 version of the desktop OS. Fast-forward a couple more months, and Canonical’s Mark Shuttleworth has revealed the company has penned an agreement with its first — and yet […]

Piaget Altiplano 900P introduced as world’s thinnest mechanical watch

Piaget, maker of all sorts of beautiful and ultra-thin watches, has introduced the Altiplano 900P, the world’s thinnest mechanical watch. This offering is an all-in-one unit, and is the latest addition in a long line of well-known ultra-thin watches offered by the company. The 900P brings with it some new technologies and features, and will […]

Pandora Alarm Clock for iOS wakes you up with a station, offers snooze option

A much-requested feature has been bestowed upon Pandora‘s iOS users today — an Alarm Clock that allows one to wake up to the sounds of their favorite radio station rather than a shrill typical alarm. With Alarm Clock, one’s smartphone becomes the radio-clock combo of days gone by, only with more configuration options and the […]

NASA’s ISS Robonaut 2 will soon have a pair of legs

Robots might not be at a Terminator level of sophistication, but the technology is growing rapidly, and NASA has revealed what it calls “another milestone” in humanoid space robotics: legs for the Robonaut 2, more commonly called R2. The agency’s engineers are presently working on the climbing legs, which will give the robot a new […]

Disney strikes deal with Paramount Pictures over Indiana Jones rights

Around this time last year, Disney acquired Lucasfilm for a handful of billions, something that caused more than a bit of surprise and worry. Though the buy out mostly was focused on Star Wars and the effects such a change of ownership would bring, the company also secured the ownership rights for the Indiana Jones […]

Xbox Music gets Gracenote for cloud-based streaming

Gracenote has announced a partnership with Microsoft to bring its service to Xbox Music users. Under the partnership, users will get a cloud-based solution for accessing their music across a variety of devices, opening up streaming possibilities regardless of location or device. In addition to the newly released Xbox One, Xbox 360 owners will also […]

2015 Ford Mustang official

The 2015 Ford Mustang has been officially announced, with the auto maker revealing it simultaneously across the globe tonight. With the latest model will come three engine options, with one of them being an environmentally-friendly 2.3-liter EcoBoost offering. This marks 50 years for the “pony car”, and in the 2015′s design enthusiasts will find elements […]

DARPA Robotics Challenge scores four additional teams

DARPA, which caught widespread attention when its Cheetah-based Wild Cat robot went viral, has announced that a total of seventeen teams have qualified for the DARPA Robotics Challenge Trials. With this latest statement, four additional teams have built complete robotic systems, joining thirteen existing teams later this month to have their robots tested at the […]