Technology 
Philae’s battery is running out: ESA will take some heroic risks to save the comet lander
Sadly, even space agencies with budgets of tens of billions of dollars are not immune to the pathetically lacking longevity of batteries. The Philae lander has landed in an awkward position where its solar panels can’t see the Sun, and … Continue reading
Xbox One finally ships 10 million units, three months after the PS4: Can Microsoft stage a comeback?
After a very long radio silence indeed, Microsoft has finally announced that it will “shortly” have shipped 10 million Xbox One consoles to retailers. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft says that sales of the Xbox One ‘skyrocketed’ after the recent price cut of … Continue reading
Alpine Headphones review: These are thumpin’ good cans
Alpine is best known for building in-dash car audio systems, but they’ve done a terrific job designing a more intimate audio device: Alpine Headphones. The instant I wrapped these sleek, comfy phones around my head and hit play on my … Continue reading
Rdio matches Spotify on family pricing as the music streaming battle royale continues
There’s no lack of choices when it comes to music subscription streaming services such as Beats, Pandora, Rdio, Spotify, and Xbox Music to name just a few. Even YouTube is getting into the groove with YouTube Music Key announced on … Continue reading
Why Android 5.0 Lollipop is already coming to phones and tablets
You use to be left waiting many months for an update, even on the newest phones. Why is the Lollipop rollout so much faster?
ET deals: Lenovo Y50 Core i7 gaming laptop with 512GB SSD, GTX 860M, 16GB RAM for $1249
Most high-end gaming rigs give only a token nod to portability, but not so the Lenovo Y50. With respectable mobility and an elite collection of specs including a 512GB SSD, you can snag yourself a monster of a gaming laptop … Continue reading
SkreensTV promises to render picture-in-picture mode useful
Does your TV have picture-in-picture mode? I’ll bet you a bowl of virtual popcorn you never use it. I don’t use mine for a number of reasons. I don’t get audio with the second video for one thing, but it … Continue reading
Zoom into a computer chip: Watch this video to fully appreciate just how magical modern microchips are
I don’t think you appreciate just how magical the computer chip at the heart of your smartphone or PC really is. In the case of a smartphone’s SoC, you essentially have a single less-than-a-square-inch package that enables you to do … Continue reading
DJI Inspire 1: An amazing 4K-capable drone for videographers and photographers
For the drone videographer or photographer looking to go to the next level, the new DJI Inspire 1 offers just about every feature you can pack into a lightweight, performance package.
‘Where to Watch’ is Hollywood’s legal video search site, and it’s actually decent
A new Website from the country’s largest film and television studios puts the spotlight on legal streaming-video sources, using a search tool that works across multiple services. Just head to WhereToWatch.com and plug what you’re looking for into the search box. … Continue reading
