Technology 
LivingPlug’s Inlet promises to keep power vampires at bay
Every time I walk by a phone charger that I’ve left plugged in long after I grabbed my phone, I let out an audible groan. Touching the charger and feeling how warm it is only confirms my blunder: I’m wasting … Continue reading
Bored driving alone? Google’s rumored car software might soon be your passenger
Google wants to get into your car—specifically, make it easier for its Android smartphones to hook into new cars. Automotive News reports that as part of the Open Automotive Alliance, Google will be teaming up with automakers like Audi, Mercedes, … Continue reading
ET deals: $401 off Alienware 17 gaming Laptop with GTX 765M
Gaming rigs tend to place a premium on performance, and it’s no surprise that in the quest to shave milliseconds off response time while playing high end games, things can get a little pricey. That said, there’s still no reason … Continue reading
Xbox One chief warns gamers not to expect dramatic improvements from DirectX 12
Xbox head Phil Spencer has stated that the company’s console will use DirectX 12 for better experiences, not faster gaming. Is the company tacitly admitting it can’t keep up with Sony? Not necessarily.
U.S.-Ghana match proves a winner for WatchESPN
The U.S. World Cup soccer team wasn’t the only winner this past Monday, when the Americans bested Ghana 2-1. WatchESPN.com—the cable sports network’s streaming service accessed online or through the WatchESPN app—also had reason to celebrate after the final whistle. … Continue reading
Report: Neither iOS nor Android inherently more secure than the other
Apple’s tight vetting of mobile applications gives it a security edge over Android, but there are still several ways for attackers to steal data from iOS devices, a mobile security company warned in a report Tuesday. The report looked at … Continue reading
What is 802.11ax WiFi, and do you really need a 10Gbps connection to your laptop?
If you thought that your new 802.11ac router’s max speed of 1,300Mbps was pretty crazy, think again: With 802.11ac fully certified and out the door, the Wi-Fi Alliance has started looking at its successor, 802.11ax — and how does 2Gbps … Continue reading
Dying Light and Dead Island 2 preview: Zombie vs. zombie
This whole zombie craze is something of a zombie itself—it refuses to die, despite plenty of efforts. Every year another zombie game (or five) is unveiled and people groan about how played out zombies are and then they buy more … Continue reading
Amazon smartphone event: Fire Phone announced, includes head tracking and object scanning (updated liveblog)
Today, Amazon is set to reveal its new smartphone to the world. At 1:30pm ET (10:30am PT), we’ll finally get to see what Amazon has been working on all this time. It’s almost certainly an Android-derived device, but we’ve been … Continue reading
Amazon looks to take on Samsung, Apple with Fire Phone
Amazon jumped into the smartphone fray Wednesday, unveiling the Fire Phone at a press event in Seattle. In taking the wraps off the much-anticipated phone, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said it was built out of premium materials. The Fire Phone … Continue reading
