Technology

Amazon has discounted various models of Kindle and Fire Tablets, some up to 25% off their regular list price. Use the links below to learn more and explore buying options. 25% off Kindle — small, light, and perfect for reading. 17% … Continue reading →

In honor of Valentine’s day, Amazon has discounted various models of Kindle and Fire Tablets, some up to 25% off their regular list price. Other devices and bundles have been discounted as well, so use the links below or see … Continue reading →

The first direct measures of radioactivity near the heart of Fukushima’s Reactor #2 have come back much higher than Tepco had previously estimated — but don’t believe reports that this represents a spike or surge. The post Fukushima’s Reactor #2 … Continue reading →

The first direct measures of radioactivity near the heart of Fukushima’s Reactor #2 have come back much higher than Tepco had previously estimated — but don’t believe reports that this represents a spike or surge. The post Fukushima’s Reactor #2 … Continue reading →

Papier en réalité augmentée, électronique imprimée, broderie connectée… L’impression continue d’innover, ouvrant des perspectives inédites au marketing pour donner une nouvelle dimension aux packs et publicités. Tour des nouveautés de C!Print qui se tenait, à Lyon, du 31 janvier au … Continue reading →

Apple may be working on a new low-power chip to offload standby mode to an ARM core instead of an Intel one. Is this a sign that the company is prepping a wholesale shift away from x86? We discuss the … Continue reading →

As a pure gaming machine, the new Nvidia Shield TV doesn’t have much in common with other consoles like Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4. It can’t compete on computing muscle, and can’t natively run many new releases. Still, the … Continue reading →

Apart from hardcore music lovers and audiophiles, most people can’t understand why anyone would opt for a dedicated music player. You can play music right from your phone can’t you? Sure, but pair your phone with high-quality headphones and download … Continue reading →

HMA Pro is a premium virtual private network (VPN) service operated by Privax Limited, an AVG subsidiary. Starting with version 3, HMA Pro (HMA is short for Hide My Ass) gained a much simplified user interface that makes it easy … Continue reading →

How do we make sure the tiny satellites of Breakthrough Starshot don’t sail on past Alpha Centauri? Also in this issue: touchscreen-friendly space suits, a shiny new coronagraph at the Keck Observatory, and a Congressional homework assignment for SpaceX. The … Continue reading →