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Amazon refusing to sell certain video games, movies to non-Prime members
Amazon has always given Amazon Prime customers perks, but apparently “basic product availability” is one of those perks these days.
Neil deGrasse Tyson says it’s ‘very likely’ the universe is a simulation
Neil DeGrasse Tyson hosted a debate at which he and several other scientists expressed support for the idea that we live in a computer simulation.
Marantz and Pioneer usher in spring with new network-ready A/V receivers
It spring once again: Time for flowers to bloom and audio manufacturers to update their consumer product lines (A/V products intended for the custom-install market are typically announced in the fall, around CEDIA). Marantz and Pioneer are keeping that tradition … Continue reading
Upcoming Nvidia GTX 1080 pictured, may not use HBM2
Nvidia’s new Pascal-based GeForce cards may use GDDR5 instead of HBM2 — but we don’t expect that to prevent them from offering dramatically improved performance-per-watt.
Why Sling TV multi-stream plans are missing ESPN and Disney (for now)
Last week, Sling TV answered users’ calls for multiple stream support, with a separate $20 per month plan that allows viewing on up to three devices at once. But while this plan adds a few new channels to the mix, … Continue reading
LIGO and NASA may have observed a gamma-ray burst from colliding black holes
Scientists from NASA observed a gamma-ray burst coming from the same place in the sky that the LIGO researchers looked at to directly detect gravitational waves. Did we just see light from colliding black holes?
Could the Bitcoin blockchain one day run your entire city?
The bitcoin blockchain could let us realize the promise of the blockchain, revolutionizing not just local economies, but communities as well.
Game developer releases real-time simulation of Titanic’s final hours
A new game set on the RMS Titanic has released a real-time video detailing the sinking and the frantic effort to save the doomed ship’s passengers. It’s a deft way to tell the story of the ship and her crew.
43% off Energizer Cigarette Lighter Power Inverter – Deal Alert
The Energizer EN100 Ultra Compact Plug-in Power Inverter provides 100 watts of continuous AC power to your devices. Designed for road trips or anyone who drives frequently, this device simply plugs into your cigarette adaptor and can charge everything from your … Continue reading
Catching up with PlayOn, the DVR for streaming video
Netflix and other online video services might wish that people didn’t know about PlayOn, but the DVR for streaming video is becoming harder to ignore. Last year, PlayOn quietly released a major update for its Windows software to emphasize DVR … Continue reading
