Technology
République makes console-like stealth action memorable on mobile
This gorgeous episodic adventure puts a touch-based twist on the sneak-and-shoot genre—without the shooting.
Two coasts, 10 days: Macworld’s thorough field test of Apple Pay
Apple Pay’s eventful early days were full of highs and lows. Excited iPhone users rushed to test the mobile payment service on day one and found it super seamless. Cashier confusion, Bank of America’s double-charging foul-up, and the NFC block … Continue reading
HP and Michael Bastian enter wearables discreetly with a stylish, semi-smart watch
HP and Michael Bastian are betting that style trumps substance for their first smartwatch collaboration. The MB Chronowing is a 44mm stainless steel watch for men. It has a monochrome LCD display, but with a metallic ring in one corner … Continue reading
Xbox One readies shift to 20nm – but can a smaller node help it match the PS4’s performance?
Microsoft is reportedly already working on a next-generation die shrink of the Xbox One, but can we expect any meaningful improvements?
NASA signs off on Mars-bound Orion spacecraft: All systems go for December test flight
NASA has announced that it has finished construction of the first Orion spacecraft. Orion, which is scheduled to take its first test flight aboard a Delta IV rocket on December 4, will be the first spacecraft to have the capability … Continue reading
Google Play Movies & TV comes to Roku set-top boxes
Roku remains the Switzerland of set-top boxes, letting you play movies and TV shows purchased from multiple stores, including Amazon Instant Video and M-GO. On Friday the company added another entire ecosystem: Google Play Movies & TV is live in … Continue reading
ET deals: Dell Venue 8 1080p 8-inch tablet for $150
Tablets are getting bigger and better all the time, as the bar raises for what can be considered a budget device. With an 8-inch 1080p display and Android 4.4, and selling for just $150 right now, Dell’s Venue 8 tab … Continue reading
ET deals: Dell Venue 8 tablet for $150
Tablets are getting bigger and better all the time, as the bar raises for what can be considered a budget device. With an 8-inch 1080p display and Android 4.4, and selling for just $150 right now, Dell’s Venue 8 tab … Continue reading
Watch out: If you installed the PS4 2.0 firmware update, don’t use Rest Mode
Remember the big PS4 2.0 firmware release that shipped earlier this month? Well, it turns out there is a bug in this update that can prevent the PS4 from waking properly from rest mode. Affected users are being required to … Continue reading
The Week in iPhone Cases: Extreme protection, yet still functional
Extreme protection, yet still functional No matter how careful you try to be, accidents can strike when you least expect it. This week’s roundup of new iPhone cases features a number of protective picks that can help you keep your … Continue reading