Technology
Refreshed 2016 Honda Accord gets Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
We’ve seen a few car models here and there with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the revised 2016 Honda Accord marks the first top-selling vehicle to get that capability.
Nvidia Shield Android TV review: The future, at a price
In a year or two, 4K resolution will likely be a standard feature in streaming media boxes. Until then, we have the Nvidia Shield Android TV. The Shield is more than just an Android TV set-top box with 4K streaming. … Continue reading
ET deals: Lenovo Z51 15.6-inch 1080p gaming laptop for $669
Today, Lenovo is discounting the 15.6-inch Z51 gaming laptop by over 38%. With a full HD 1080p display, a spacious hybrid drive, and a mid-range GPU, this laptop’s price-performance ratio is outstanding.
Apple TV review: For those deeply committed to the Apple ecosystem
Apple TV is a set-top box battered by the forces of time. Now more than two years old, it’s showing its age in terms of interface and performance, and it might be replaced by a newer model in the near … Continue reading
Remote-control device releases drugs right into the brain
A new medical device allows wireless control of the brain through the same technology used in television remotes.
Amazon Fire TV review: The perfect streaming box for people who love Amazon
If you’re a regular Amazon Instant Video watcher, your choice of set-top boxes is fairly simple. You could pick up a Roku 3, which has the simplest interface and the broadest selection of apps (including one for Amazon); but for … Continue reading
Intel Core i5 vs. Core i7: Which processor should you buy?
Whether you’re building your next PC or shopping for a new computer online, one of the questions that comes up from time to time is whether the Intel Core i5 or Core i7 is a better bargain. Here’s what you … Continue reading
Comcast’s new streaming service is not as terrible as you might think
Heaven help me; I’m about to defend Comcast. Like most tech pundits, my first reaction to the forthcoming Comcast Stream online video service was to laugh. While the package of streaming HBO, broadcast channels, and Streampix video sounds reasonable at … Continue reading
Microsoft will add keyboard, mouse support to Xbox One for gaming
Microsoft’s Xbox One is set to receive keyboard and mouse support in the near future, opening up new gaming opportunities. Streaming to the Xbox from Windows 10 is also apparently in the works.
Interview: IBM’s Jerome Pesenti on Watson Developer Cloud
The Watson team is on the cutting edge of machine learning, and they’re actively partnering with other research groups to advance the field as quickly as possible. Recently, we had the opportunity to talk to Jerome Pesenti, Vice President of … Continue reading