Technology
Haptic holographic display turns thin air into a touchscreen
Touchscreens have become a normal part of everyday life, from the phones in our pockets to the automated checkout line at the grocery store. Touchscreens are now abundant, but one research team is working on removing the physical aspect of … Continue reading
ET deals: Nikon D750 FX-format DSLR camera with 24-120mm Nikkor Lens for $2650
Nikon’s newly released D750 DSLR is a powerful camera brimming with features, targeted at both enthusiasts and professionals. Right now you can already get it bundled with a 24-120mm lens for just $2650, a savings of over $1050 off the … Continue reading
ET deals: Nikon D750 DSLR with 24-120mm Nikkor lens for $2650
Nikon’s newly released D750 DSLR is a powerful camera brimming with features, targeted at both enthusiasts and professionals. Right now you can already get it bundled with a 24-120mm lens for just $2650, a savings of over $1050 off the … Continue reading
Defying drizzle: UK to build world’s fastest weather forecasting supercomputer
You have to admit it makes sense: The country that spends the most time per capita whining about the weather — the United Kingdom — is investing in the world’s fastest weather forecasting supercomputer. When it’s complete, the Met Office’s … Continue reading
More ads and timeline tweaks: 4 must-know facts from Twitter’s Q3 earnings
Twitter is a public company now, which means it’s beholden to shareholders who may not use or even understand the service. Those shareholders get scared by numbers that don’t mean much to the average Twitter user, like monthly actives and … Continue reading
The Week in Mac Apps: Writing, calculating, organizing, and more
Writing, calculating, organizing, and more In this week’s roundup of new Mac apps, you’ll find some great software for writing, calculating, archiving—and even modeling clay. Byword 2.3 Metaclassy’s $10 Byword (Mac App Store Link) is a Markdown editor with a … Continue reading
Banning mobile phones in cars saves lives. No it doesn’t. Yes it does. No it doesn’t.
Contrarian studies say there’s little difference. Drivers who flout the law may be lousy drivers regardless.
New ARM Mali graphics processors bring 4K video to phones and tablets
ARM, whose processors are used in most mobile devices today, is supercharging its latest Mali graphics technology to bring 4K graphics to tablets and smartphones, while also extending device battery life. It’s becoming important for mobile devices to have good … Continue reading
Cree launches new, cheaper, plastic ’4Flow’ 60W and 40W equivalent LED bulbs
At long last, Cree is capitalizing on the phase-out of incandescent bulbs by releasing a new low-price ($8) LED bulb that, near as dammit, has the same silhouette as the standard A19 incandescent bulb that you bought at Walmart last … Continue reading
Cree launches new, cheaper, plastic ‘4Flow’ 60W and 40W equivalent LED bulbs
At long last, Cree is capitalizing on the phase-out of incandescent bulbs by releasing a new low-price ($8) LED bulb that, near as dammit, has the same silhouette as the standard A19 incandescent bulb that you bought at Walmart last … Continue reading