Technology 
Why you’re better off waiting a few more months to upgrade your GPU
If you’re considering a new GPU in the near future you may want to hold off that purchase. Current cards offer solid performance, but the next generation of 14/16nm cards is looking exceptional.
Firmware 3.50 lets you stream PS4 games to your PC or Mac — Here’s how to set it up
Earlier today, Sony released firmware version 3.50 (codenamed “Musashi”) for the PlayStation 4. Social features like scheduled events and log-in notifications have made their way to Sony’s console, but today’s biggest news is the support for Remote Play on both … Continue reading
69% off Photive Wireless Secure Fit Earbuds – Deal Alert
Photive’s PH-BTE70 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds are designed to be sweatproof, and to stay in your ears while you’re busy being active. It currently averages 4 out of 5 stars from over 1,180 people on Amazon (see reviews). The PH-BTE70 has a … Continue reading
Nvidia goes all-in on self-driving cars, including a robotic car racing league
Nvidia is clearly pinning a large part of its future growth on the autonomous vehicle market — both its development and delivery. It’s even part of the DIY market for scale model versions.
Early DirectX 12 games show a distinct split between AMD, Nvidia performance
Now that there are a handful of DirectX 12 titles in-market, we can start to measure how AMD and Nvidia measure up in the new API. The results to-date are intriguing, and the trends don’t always point in the same … Continue reading
Amazon same-day delivery expands to 11 new cities as other retailers bail
Amazon’s free same-day delivery service for Prime subscribers just got a major expansion, arriving in 11 more metropolitan areas. The new cities include Charlotte, Cincinnati, Fresno, Louisville, Milwaukee, Nashville, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Stockton, and Tucson. Amazon is also supporting more neighborhoods … Continue reading
Nest says it’s helping stranded Revolv hub users amid service shutdown PR nightmare
Nest has responded to claims that it’s stranding users of Revolv smart home hubs, which will cease to function next month. Revolv, whose hub can control a wide range of other connected home products, was acquired by Nest in 2014. … Continue reading
Lowe’s admits its second-generation Iris by Lowe’s connected-home system hasn’t lived up to expectations
When Lowe’s debuted its second-generation Iris by Lowe’s connected-home platform in November 2015, it promised a new system that focused more on home management and maintenance rather than merely home automation. Four months later, users who’ve made the upgrade say … Continue reading
Denon’s latest S-Series A/V receivers are built for 4K Ultra HD video and 3D audio
Audio and home-theater enthusiasts in the market for a high-performance A/V receiver with all the latest features at a reasonable price will want to look into Denon’s latest S-series models, the AVR-S720W and AVR-S920W. These 7.2-channel receivers are built for 4K Ultra … Continue reading
Astronomers spot potential Earth-like planet forming around young star
This might be what Earth looked like a few billion years ago.
