Technology

With the help of an implant and a fancy robotic arm, quadraplegic Erik Sorto just drink himself his first beer in twelve years. In a first for neuroscience, he also demonstrated the ability to control the precise activity of single … Continue reading →

NASA’s Dawn spacecraft is getting closer to the dwarf planet Ceres, but we still can’t be sure what those bright spots are.

Now that HBO sells a standalone streaming service, it must figure out how to keep those subscribers between seasons of hit shows such as Game of Thrones. One possibility: Offer discounts on the standalone HBO Now service to those who … Continue reading →

The quantum dots bound to this special paper give it remarkable light-emitting properties.

Apple’s long-rumored streaming video service could be slipping away once again, as the company reportedly struggles to get TV programmers on board. Apple wanted to launch the service in the fall with roughly 25 channels, priced around $30 to $40 … Continue reading →

Google is reportedly looking to tame the glut of low-power, Internet-connected devices with a new operating system codenamed “Brillo.” The software is aimed at connected light bulbs, doorbells, and other devices that form the so-called Internet of Things, The Information reports … Continue reading →

At best, Build 10122 is a late beta that needs to be finalized in the next two to three months if Windows 10 will be released by the end of this summer. It’s not looking good.

If you’re in need of a powerful desktop that won’t break the bank, take a look at the XPS 8700 from Dell. With plenty of RAM, a nice big hard drive, and a discrete graphics card, this tower is surprisingly … Continue reading →

Ideally, a prosthetic lower limb could be automatically positioned at any time in response to residual muscle commands still naturally generated by the wearer. On Wednesday, the Össur team announced that they have already achieved just that.

Electronics maker Sharp is launching what it believes is the next phase in high-definition TVs with a 4K screen that can display imagery at 8K resolution, seen as the display standard to follow 4K. The 80-inch Aquos 4K Next TV … Continue reading →