Technology News
'Fortnite' cube is burning runes in ground, messing with gravity
Digital Trends - 30 Aug 2018 17:19
A cube that appeared about a week ago in Fortnite has begun moving and burning runes in the ground. But where is the mysterious cube going, and what purpose does it serve for the game? The post ‘Fortnite’ cube is bur...
Lenovo beats Google to the punch with the first 4K Chromebook
Digital Trends - 30 Aug 2018 20:31
Lenovo has debuted the world's first 4K Chromebook. The Yoga Chromebook is a powerful 2-in-1 with an option for a UHD panel, as well as expansive storage and an eighth-generation Core i5 CPU. The post Lenovo beats Google...
Asus ZenBook 13 (UX333) initial review: Bezels, be gone!
Pocket-lint - 30 Aug 2018 09:00
The Asus ZenBook 13 is a fresh look at how bezel light and footprint friendly a laptop can be.
Jaguar Land Rover wants to stick googly eyes on self-driving cars so you'll trust them
BGR - 30 Aug 2018 05:34
It might not have seemed possible after their incredibly slow start, but self-driving cars are looking more and more like the future of personal transportation. Still, some nagging questions remain, not least of which is...
Police Say They've Identified Mystery Woman in Texas Doorbell Surveillance Video
Gizmodo - 30 Aug 2018 04:55
This story is stranger, and sadder, than it initially appears.
Apple buys AR headset lens maker Akonia Holographics, fuels 'Apple Glasses' rumors
AppleInsider - 30 Aug 2018 02:35
Apple on Wednesday confirmed the purchase of Colorado-based Akonia Holographics, a startup focused on the development and production of specialized lenses used in augmented reality headsets.
How 'LOL' Changed the Way We Talk
The Atlantic - 30 Aug 2018 21:29
The acronym has ushered in a new era of informal communication.
Farm in South Korean road tunnel no rose-colored pipe dream
ABC News - 30 Aug 2018 05:10
South Korean high-tech tunnel farm seen as key option for sustainable agriculture in era of climate change and an aging workforce
Google refutes Trump accusation over State of the Union links
Engadget - 30 Aug 2018 04:50
After earlier tweeting, deleting and re-posting unsupported claims that Google is "suppressing voices of Conservatives," this afternoon the President's personal Twitter account posted a new attack video. It claimed that ...
A massive ancient volcano wiped out roughly 90 percent of all life on Earth just 250 million years ago
BGR - 30 Aug 2018 03:01
It might be hard to imagine today, but life on Earth hasn't always had an go of things. The volcano that is thought to have wiped out the dinosaurs dramatically hindered the ability for many animals to survive, and it's ...
The X-Files' Mulder and Scully Are Finally Getting the Stunning Barbie Dolls They Deserve
Gizmodo - 30 Aug 2018 02:30
Do you remember the limited edition The X-Files giftset from 1998 featuring a pair of Barbie and Ken dolls dressed up to look like Mulder and Scully? To call the dolls' likenesses to David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson i...
Apple Purchased Akonia Holographics, a Company That Makes Lenses for AR Glasses
Mac Rumors - 30 Aug 2018 02:29
Apple has purchased a startup that makes lenses for augmented reality glasses, reports Reuters. The acquisition lends further evidence to rumors suggesting Apple is developing an augmented reality headset. Akonia Hologra...
FBI refutes Trump claim that Clinton's private email server was hacked by China
Ars Technica - 30 Aug 2018 01:45
After Trump says China "hacked" Clinton's mail server, FBI says there's no evidence to suggest that.
4 reasons to upgrade to Sony's new noise-cancelling headphones
Slash Gear - 30 Aug 2018 18:41
It’s fair to say noise-cancellation fans have been eagerly awaiting the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. Revealed at IFA 2018 today, the new over-ear headphones deliver Sony’s best background noise reduction so far, but t...
RHA CL2 Planar Magnetic In-Ear Headphones
The Gadget Flow - 30 Aug 2018 18:18
Enjoy a superior audio experience when you tune in with the RHA CL2 Planar Magnetic In-Ear Headphones. With both wired and wireless options, these luxurious earbuds feature a revolutionary 10mm planar magnetic driver ins...
This Guy is a Professional Divorce Photographer
PetaPixel - 30 Aug 2018 17:31
As the wedding photography industry gets more and more saturated with competition, some photographers may switch over into different niches that aren’t as hot. Here’s a 1.5-minute video that offers a glimpse into the...
Meet the Samsung Q900 8K TV and its 33 million pixels - CNET
CNET - 30 Aug 2018 17:23
The first 8K TV to ship in the US is 85 inches huge. Take a closer look.
Uber is building its own electric scooter, says report - CNET
CNET - 30 Aug 2018 17:21
The ride-hailing service sees electric bikes and scooters as a solution for short, inner-city trips.
Huawei's Honor is bringing the slider phone back
Engadget - 30 Aug 2018 17:20
How to solve the problem of too much screen? After Honor showcased its new gaming phone to the IFA masses, it had a surprise extra announcement: The Honor Magic 2 (What? Never heard of the original Honor Magic?) It looks...
Small city grants can help tiny tech companies buy time to grow
Phys.org - 30 Aug 2018 17:19
A city program that recently handed out money to tech groups would hardly make an impact on most companies' budgets, with the highest award being $10,000.
New Avengers theory explains why Thanos waited until now to attack the universe
BGR - 30 Aug 2018 17:17
After 20 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, some fans may be right to ask themselves why Thanos waited so long to mount the powerful attack on the universe that we've just witnessed. After all, Avengers: Infinity W...
When your X-ray subject has wings--peering inside insects with the advanced photon source
Phys.org - 30 Aug 2018 17:01
Slowly flapping its orange and black wings, a monarch butterfly sips liquid from a patch of mud. Its proboscis - the mouthpart that sucks up liquids - grazes the damp soil. For years, biologists knew that butterflies dre...