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Amazon slashes Fire TV’s price 30 percent for Cyber Monday
Amazon is adding a late entry to this year’s Cyber Monday extravaganza. The online retailer just announced the Fire TV set-top streaming box will go on sale Monday afternoon for $69, $30 off the sticker price. Amazon did not announce … Continue reading
Unreleased Sony movies appear on filesharing sites after devastating hack
Sony Pictures Entertainment is making progress in removing new films stolen in a cyberattack from file-sharing websites. The movies include the Brad Pitt war film “Fury,” released in the U.S. in October, as well as the upcoming “Annie,” ”Still Alice,” “Mr. Turner” … Continue reading
Graphene body armor: Twice the stopping power of Kevlar, at a fraction of the weight
Graphene, the wonder material that should rejuvenate almost every sphere of science and technology in the next decade or so, can add another application to its already exceedingly long list: bulletproof armor. US researchers have found that, by stacking sheets … Continue reading
ET Deals: Deals for gamers! $100 off Alienware, $200 off HP Omen, Lenovo Z40 for $659, more
The deals don’t stop this Thanksgiving weekend, as our dealhunters work around the clock to bring you the best deals around. Today we’ve got a gamer focused edition, with rare discounts on some high-end models as well as a few less … Continue reading
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Chromecast: Which dongle should dangle from your TV?
Last fall, Google released the first pint-sized streaming device: the $35 Chromecast. The $50 Roku Streaming Stick soon followed. They look like flash drives, both plug directly into an HDMI port, and both are reasonably priced. You can access a … Continue reading
ET Black Friday Deals: ThinkPad X1 Carbon for $840, 24-inch monitor $99, USB 3.0 hub $7, more
We hope everyone is enjoying their Black Friday! While some doorbusters have already sold out, there are still plenty of deals to be had for the rest of today and through the weekend. So pop some leftovers in the microwave … Continue reading
Crude oil redux: Rare earth elements, and their strategic stranglehold of modern life
Many have relaxed about the Chinese stranglehold over rare earth elements, but the crisis is far from averted.
Crude oil redux: Rare earth elements, and their strategic stranglehold on modern life
Many have relaxed about the Chinese stranglehold over rare earth elements, but the crisis is far from averted.
10 excellent movies to stream on Netflix over Thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to gather on the couch and watch a good movie. While we’re sitting there, moaning in pain, having eaten too much yet again, and thinking about how miserable it was to travel, and … Continue reading
ET Thanksgiving deals: HP 7 tablet for $50, Xbox 360 with Peggle 2 for $100, more
Happy Thanksgiving! While you settle in to enjoy a festive meal and some time off, our dealhunters are working overtime to find you the best deals – stay tuned through Black Friday and Cyber Monday to see the best of … Continue reading
