Don't Call It Sony: This Is VAIO's New Prototype Tablet PC
Remember when Sony decided to sell off its entire PC business in
one fell swoop? It looks like that wasn't the end of the company's
iconic VAIO designs. Today at Adobe's MAX design conference, the new
VAIO Corporation showed off a brand new tablet computer aimed directly
at pros. It's a beefy machine with a 12.3-inch…
It's the Perfect Time to Re-Watch Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
When we learned last week that Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon's sequel would debut on Netflix,
I spent an evening curled up re-watching the original. And as someone
who professed to hating it as a crotchety 1o-year-old (more on that
later), I have to say I've changed my mind.
Slimmer External Chargers, Eneloop Batteries, Samsung TVs [Deals]
I'll be honest here; in terms of price-per-mAh, this external charger
isn't the best deal we've seen. However, if all you need is enough
juice to top off you phone in the afternoon, this super-thin, 2500mAh
pack is about as convenient as they come. My favorite feature is the
built-in micro USB charging cable, but…
Stunningly beautiful chemical reactions captured on video
Watching these tiny chemical reactions magnified is like getting into a fantastic world of colors, textures, and geometric shapes. It's
part of a series of stunning short videos that glamorize chemistry with
the intention of making it more interesting to the public.
How To Mod Your 3DS To Play Smash Bros. With A Gamecube Controller
As soon as Nintendo released a demo for Smash Bros., it seemed like technical-minded people rushed to find ways to be able to play the game as it was meant to be played: with a controller. And now you can do it, too...provided you have the right tools and don't mind fiddling with the insides of your 3DS, that is.
If a $4,000 Toothbrush Doesn't Make You Happy, Nothing Will
How
much was the last toothbrush you bought? Probably not enough to be
worth remembering. That sort of casual indifference to your toiletries
is a kind of luxury for those without any luxuries at all. More
specifically, for those without a $4,000 toothbrush staring them in the
teeth every morning.
The screen time of 65 Game of Thrones characters visualized
In case there was any doubt, Tyrion Lannister is the absolute winner of Game of Thrones —when it comes to screen time. However, the Starks win over the Lannisters, at least until season 3, before the Red Wedding. Here's the interactive version of the cool visualization above, if you want to check all the characters.
Elvis Presley: Blue Christmas
It's
hard to believe that it's almost Christmas! But those kids making snow
angels and that smell of fresh gingerbread wafting from the bakery down
the street don't lie. And when it's Christmastime, that means it's time
for Christmas music. Like one of my absolute favorites: Elvis Presley's
version of Blue Christmas.
Woman sings two notes simultaneously in amazing display of voice talent
German singer Anne-Maria Hefele
has been training her voice since 2005 to become an polyphonic overtone
singer. This means that she is capable of singing different scales of
low notes (fundamentals) and high pitched notes (overtones) at the same
time producing an otherworldly sound that gave me goosebumps.
Forget Driverless Cars, This Tiny Design Tweak Can Make Streets Safer
We write about a lot of high-tech solutions for making roads safer: driverless cars, separated bike lanes, public transit, smarter signaling.
Each of these are expensive to develop and difficult to adopt. What if
there was a simple, cost-efficient way to guarantee safer streets? There
could be: Make all traffic lanes…
Tape Decks Hacked So You Can Scratch Cassettes Like They're Records
In
the video above, audio nerd Jeremy Bell demonstrates his invention, the
ScrubBoard, which allows him to scratch tapes with his hands as if they
are records.
Apple and Reddit Shut Down the iWorm Botnet
Last week, a Russian security firm discovered
that over 17,000 Mac computers had been infected with a malicious
software called iWorm that connected infected devices to a botnet by
using Reddit to unearth links to command servers. This weekend, both
Apple and Reddit took measures that rendered the software ineffective.
Oculus Rift Took Me Inside Interstellar and I Wanted to Stay There
Holy shit, we're all fired up for Christopher Nolan's save the world space epic, Interstellar. It
doesn't hit theaters until November 7, but in the meantime I got to
experience a little bit of it with the help of an Oculus Rift.
A Grappling Hook Coat Hanger for Ninjas, Mountaineers, and Cat Burglars
Even if you've never scaled a mountain, snuck into a castle, or attempted to rob an art gallery, you might still have use for a grappling hook—particularly if you struggle to keep coats and other laundry off your floor.
One Surprising Reason Computer Screens Aren't Green-On-Black Anymore
In
the early days of personal computing—think UNIX early—text was often
white or green on a black screen. That didn't last long, of course, but
there's a little-known reason that those shadowy screens weren't ideal
for users. And it has to do with your poor eyesight.
A Farewell to Epcot's Norway Ride: How Fake Experiences Shaped My Life
I've
never been to Norway. I guess it's supposed to be like Minnesota, but
with more fjords and trolls or something. But you know where I have
been? Epcot. Which is kind of the same thing. Right?
Bose QC25 Review: Amazing Noise-Cancelling Headphones All Over Again
Take a look around any airport lounge in the world and you'll
immediately see a set of Bose noise-canceling headphones. They're
iconic, and it's because they're good. With the new QuietComfort 25, the
first refresh in five years, everything gets just a little bit better.
The Kinect Sensor Can Track Your Hands in Real-Time With Crazy Precision
It
may have started out as a way to let players physically interact with
their games, but the Xbox 360's Kinect sensor has since developed a life
of its own. Its clever combination of cameras and sensors have been
embraced by hackers and researchers who've used it in countless project,
including Microsoft's own…
The Best Sound Bar
The SONOS PLAYBAR exemplifies what we look for in a sound bar, and you agree, having crowned it the best in the category after almost 5000 votes. The PLAYBAR
isn't just a beautiful object, it's also easy to set up and easy on the
ears, and brings with it an optional ecosystem of speakers and
subwoofers to fill your…
7 Experimental Interfaces That Show the Future of UI Design
Trade shows might be sexier, but there’s no beating academic conferences for weird new tech. Today, at the 27th Software and Technology Symposium
in Honolulu, dozens of researchers presented a glimpse into the future
of UI design—here are six of the most interesting. Meanwhile, you can find me at “Beach Activities."
This Giant Shaking Table Will Ensure the Orion Capsule Survives Launch
When
the Orion spacecraft makes its maiden voyage into space, it will do so
upon an unproven rocket design that's bigger than and more powerful than anything we've built before. To ensure that the precious capsule survives liftoff, NASA is shaking it down with the help of this ginormous jitter table.
Walter Isaacson Talks AI, Apple Watch, and His New Book The Innovators
The
stories we tell ourselves about genius and geniuses are often stories
about history's great men. But Walter Isaacson's latest project is
different.
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