Technology 
Sideclick is back to make streamer remote controls more useful
A couple months ago, we brought word of a clever gadget called Sideclick, which promised to extend the functionality of the remote controls for several popular media streamers. Using a clip-on IR blaster, users could add volume, input, power, and … Continue reading
This is my rig: Jamie Lendino’s audio-recording, gaming, mini-ITX powerhouse PC
I have a history of eschewing giant full towers, even back in my 486 days in college, but even for me, this is the smallest gaming PC I’ve ever built.
Ad-free Hulu rumors return at just the right time
Hulu may once again be considering an ad-free version of its streaming video service, after plans from a couple years ago went nowhere. Sources tell the Wall Street Journal that the new plan, codenamed “NOAH” (for “No Ads Hulu”), could … Continue reading
New surgical handheld finds those tough-to-reach nerves and zaps pain
A new device known as Chimaera aims to give neurosurgeons a conveniently labelled neural netlist that is superimposed over their workspace in real time to make their work a whole lot easier.
ET deals: Save $300 on a Dell Inspiron 3847 quad-core desktop
Looking for a powerful desktop that won’t break the bank? Check out the Inspiron 3847 from Dell. With a quad-core CPU, plenty of RAM, and tons of potential for expansion, this PC is a great bargain — especially when you … Continue reading
Mashup of two photovoltaic materials could make for super-efficient LEDs
Combining quantum dots with the natural semiconductor perovskite has could lead to a new generation of LEDs and displays.
Intel confirms 10nm delayed to 2017, will introduce ‘Kaby Lake’ at 14nm to fill gap
Intel has confirmed that its 10nm process will be delayed to the back half of 2017. Kaby Lake will launch in 2016, on 14nm.
Samsung’s latest 4K TV won’t cost you an arm and a leg
Samsung has added a new model to its 2015 4K TV lineup, the bulk of which it began shipping in April. Based on the same Tizen smart-TV platform that powers the rest of the range, the new SUHD JS7000 is … Continue reading
Windows 10 reportedly goes RTM with Build 10240, includes new Edge updates
The updates just keep coming for Microsoft’s Windows 10, now rumored to have rounded the corner into RTM status.
Showtime streaming explained: What you get, and how you can get it
HBO is no longer the only premium pay-TV channel to venture outside the bundle. It now has competition from Showtime, which also lets you subscribe without tying you to an expensive package from a third-party service provider. Showtime’s streaming service costs $11 per … Continue reading
