Technology
Batman: Arkham Knight for the PC now delayed until at least September
Batman: Arkham Knight may not be repaired for several more months; Rocksteady claims it remains committed to fixing the broken PC port.
Misfit drops prices on Flash and Shine fitness bands, unveils the $20 Link tracker
Misfit is pushing down the prices of its wearable fitness trackers without sacrificing any smarts. The Misfit Flash, a basic tracker with step counting and sleep tracking, now costs $30, down from $50 previously, while the aluminum-clad Misfit Shine now … Continue reading
Gene therapy partially reverses deafness in mice
Researcher can now partially cure a genetic form of deafness in mice — a form that also afflicts many humans around the world.
HBO Now launches on Android and Amazon Fire devices
Subscribing to HBO without an expensive cable bundle just got a lot easier, with the arrival of HBO Now on Android and Amazon Fire devices. The $15 per month standalone streaming service is available now on Amazon Fire tablets, and … Continue reading
Google takes on iBeacon with open-source Eddystone
Google has announced Eddystone, an open-source platform for Bluetooth LE devices that will enable communication capabilities with phones and other smart devices – and will also directly compete with Apple’s iBeacon.
Curiosity rover finds surprising evidence of ancient continental crust on Mars
Mars may once have had a continental crust, according to new readings gathered by NASA’s Curiosity rover.
ET deals: Dell PowerEdge T110 II dual-core server for $259
If you’re looking to snag a nice barebones server on the cheap, check out the PowerEdge T110 II from Dell. It’ll take a bit of DIY spirit to get it up and running, but since this model only costs $259 … Continue reading
5 BMW technologies that have 7 Series competitors playing catch-up
Gesture recognition. iDrive that works even better. Self-parking in any garage (except the US). And an LED panoramic sunroof to annoy the 2002 purists.
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider confirms newest particle: the pentaquark
The newest addition to reality is an exotic hadron, one scientists think might be born at the heart of collapsing stars.
OEMs will ship Windows 10 PCs on launch day; Microsoft CEO insists Windows 10 Mobile lives
Microsoft has hit back at reports that it would have zero availability for Windows 10 on launch day, while CEO Satya Nadella says free Windows 10 on the desktop is vital to the success of Windows 10 Mobile.