Technology
Assassin’s Creed Unity runs poorly and is stuffed full of bugs
After an absurd 12-hour gap between the release of Assassin’s Creed Unity and the end of the review embargo, one thing is clear: this game is a hot mess. By all accounts, this game was half-baked, and Ubisoft pushed it … Continue reading
Assassin’s Creed Unity runs poorly and is stuffed full of bugs, on consoles and PC
After an absurd 12-hour gap between the release of Assassin’s Creed Unity and the end of the review embargo, one thing is clear: this game is a hot mess. By all accounts, this game was half-baked, and Ubisoft pushed it … Continue reading
Oh great, humans taught a robot how to do karate
When the eventual robot overlords of Earth write their history books, many chapters will be dedicated to the arrogance and folly of humankind teaching robots the best ways to take over the planet. One chapter will most assuredly be dedicated … Continue reading
Linear to bring LED light bulbs into the Z-Wave ecosystem
So you already have a Z-Wave controller and Z-Wave plug-in modules for your floor and table lamps. You’d love to be able to control your ceiling lights and wall sconces, but those are controlled by dimmers and switches in your … Continue reading
ET deals: LG 47-inch 1080p 120Hz LED-LCD TV + $200 Dell eGift card for $480
With streaming options for an HDTV available through a multitude of plug-in devices these days, it can make sense to save some cash by purchasing a model that lacks built-in “Smart” functions, even if you want them. This new 47-inch … Continue reading
ET deals: LG 47-inch LED TV with $200 Dell gift card for $480
With streaming options for an HDTV available through a multitude of plug-in devices these days, it can make sense to save some cash by purchasing a model that lacks built-in “Smart” functions, even if you want them. This new 47-inch … Continue reading
SanDisk’s DIMM-based SSD benchmarked – and it’s a monster… in some tasks
A year ago, Diablo Technologies claimed it had a flash memory DIMM configuration that provided significantly better performance compared to other drive interfaces. Now that the hardware is finally shipping, those claims are born out.
What is night vision, how does it work, and do I really need it in my next car?
Now that night vision proactively warns of pedestrians and deer, it’s a clearer safety aid, especially in West Virginia. If only it cost $500 not $2,000.
Musk’s next mission: Blanketing the world with cheap internet access, via 700 low-orbit satellites
Elon Musk, capitalizing on SpaceX’s unique ability to cheaply launch stuff into space, has announced that he’s working on deploying a constellation of some 700 satellites, for the purpose of bringing “very low cost” internet access to everyone on Earth. … Continue reading
DARPA wants to build an Avengers-like flying aircraft carrier, to make drones even more effective
Drones are a big improvement in many ways over traditional, manned, aircraft — except they have limited speed and range. By combining drones with airborne, manned, aircraft carriers, DARPA hopes to change that.