Audi is adding a traffic light timer to select vehicles
German automaker Audi will soon be integrating a traffic light timer in select vehicles that’ll show drivers how much time is left before the red light they’re stuck at turns green.
Multiple hotel chains hit with payment card-stealing malware
Hotel operator HEI Hotels & Resorts has revealed that several of its properties may have recently fallen victim to a security breach involving its point-of-sale (POS) terminals (the kind used in gift shops, restaurants and so forth).
Report: Apple will introduce 3 new iPads next year and a "revolutionary" flexible OLED model in 2018
While tablet sales continue to plummet - the IDC’s recent figures show a 12.3 percent fall in Q2 2016 compared to the same period last year - it seems this isn’t going to slow Apple down when it comes to…
'Final Fantasy XV' will miss its September 30 launch date
Bad news to start the week for Final Fantasy fans as Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy XV will miss its original September 30 release date.
MIT and Microsoft create gold leaf temporary tattoos that can control devices
Back in May, researchers showed off a method of controlling a smartwatch whereby a wearer moves a finger across their skin. Now, a team from MIT and Microsoft Research has developed a similar skin interface that’s not only more advanced…
Google is working on a new OS called Fuchsia that can run on almost any device
Google is developing a brand new operating system that's quite a departure from its previous offerings. The open source project was discovered on GitHub with the description “Pink + Purple == Fuchsia (a new Operating System).”
Ten things you didn't know Amazon Alexa could do
Amazon's digital assistant can tell you the weather in space, deliver cheesy pickup lines, and help you make a better margarita.
Tim Cook discusses Apple's AR future, the loneliness of the job, who he turns to for help, and more
The five-year anniversary of Tim Cook taking over from Steve Jobs as Apple CEO arrives next week, and in two “sprawling and highly self-reflective interviews” with The Washington Post, Cook speaks about what it’s like to be head of one…
Weekend tech reading: 5G is all hype, the IBM 5150 turns 35, top goals in Rocket League championship
I remember a May 1989 outdoor wedding in Los Angeles during which the perspiring officiant held up a copy of Newsweek. "The Race for Fusion," the cover read. "Why The Stakes are So High." It was the height of the frenzy about nuclear reactions...
Weekend Open Forum: What do you think of No Man's Sky?
Few games in recent memory have been as hyped as No Man’s Sky. Some people found the promise of exploring a universe filled with 18 quintillion planets so exciting that they threatened to kill developer Sean Murray when the game…
The sounds your hard drive makes can be used to steal data
One of the most effective ways to keep a computer protected from viruses, malware or forms of spying is to create an air gap, a fancy term that simply means a system isn’t connected to the Internet or any type…
'GoldenEye: Source' is the unofficial HD remake of 007, available now for free
Developer Rare and publisher Nintendo in 1997 dropped what’s arguably one of the greatest games for the Nintendo 64 in GoldenEye 007. Based off the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, this first-person shooter had an average single-player storyline but what…
SpaceX prepares to test engine that will send mankind to Mars
SpaceX is one step closer to realizing its goal of sending human explorers to Mars. The privately funded space company this week sent its next-generation rocket engine, codenamed Raptor, to a Texas facility for testing.
Check out the Rogue One trailer that aired during the Olympics last night
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is still more than four months away but those lucky enough to be watching the Olympics last night got an early look at the prequel courtesy of a two-minute trailer that aired during NBC’s…
Nordic Games resurrects THQ name as it rebrands itself THQ Nordic, is working on 13 new titles
Back in 2007, game developer and publisher THQ’s revenues hit a company record of $1 billion dollars. Yet despite being responsible for series such as Saints Row, Dawn of War, and Red Faction, the firm filed for bankruptcy in 2012…
Spotify rolls out new portal for video game music
Spotify, often considered the world’s preeminent streaming music provider, has rolled out a new gaming portal that makes it easy to find the soundtracks to some of your favorite games.
Microsoft extends support for Skylake-based devices running Windows 7, 8.1
Microsoft has once again backtracked on its decision to end support early for Skylake-based devices running Windows 7 and 8.1.
Scientists use protein found in squid teeth to create self-healing fabric
Scientists at Pennsylvania State University have developed a special coating that enables torn fabric to heal itself when subjected to water. The secret behind this bit of wizardry isn’t glue or some other adhesive but rather, squid teeth.
Adblock Plus is already blocking Facebook's unblockable ads
Just two days after Facebook changed their ad delivery mechanisms to defeat ad blocking technology, Adblock Plus has begun blocking Facebook ads once again through an update to their ad filters.
Microsoft acquires interactive game streaming service Beam
Game streaming is a massive business that keeps on growing. Sites such as Twitch and YouTube Gaming bring in millions of viewers, and now Microsoft has joined the party with the acquisition of an eight-month-old service that’s faster and more…
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's system requirements aren't too punishing
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is one of August's most anticipated games, after delays pushed it back from its original launch date in February. For the PC gamers out there, Eidos Montréal has unveiled the system requirements for the title, and…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise acquires high-performance computer company SGI in $275 million deal
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is to acquire SGI, the company formerly known as Silicon Graphics, for $275 million in cash and debt, equal to around $7.75 per share. HPE says the move will help its push into the big data…
Pascal leads Nvidia to massive increase in profit
Nvidia's new collection of Pascal-based graphics cards, headed by the GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1070, has led the company to a record-breaking second quarter of their fiscal year.
Supercharge your Productivity with These Clipboard Managers
The clipboard has evolved significantly throughout the years, but for all its usefulness, operating systems like Windows and macOS seem content with offering basic functionality and letting power users with more specific needs use third party clipboard managers. Here are our favorite options in a few distinct categories for both desktop and mobile.
Logitech launches Pop Home Switch for smart home control
Logitech has launched a new device called the Pop Home Switch that aims to simplify smart home control. The system comprises of a battery-powered, wall mountable button with support for a host of smart home gadgets, including Phillips Hue lights,…
In leaked benchmarks, AMD Zen falls short of Intel Haswell, but shows promise nonetheless
AMD’s next major microarchitecture, codenamed Zen, will likely be the company’s most important to date. While it’s not expected to match the power of Intel’s latest Core family, most believe it’ll be a much better showing compared to the company’s…
Check out this portable version of the Xbox One S
Ed Zarick is well-known in the console modding community for taking ordinary gaming systems like the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One and transforming them into portable “notebooks” complete with displays.
Karma Automotive reboots the Fisker Karma as the Revero hybrid
Discussions involving solar-powered, electric vehicles as of late have revolved around Tesla but that’s not the only automaker dabbling in the field.
Volkswagen keyless entry systems hacked by security researchers
Almost every vehicle Volkswagen has sold since 1995 is vulnerable to a couple of simple hacks that could allow thieves to unlock their doors wirelessly. The bug was discovered by a team of researchers led by Flavio Garcia at the…
Amazon original series to chronicle the life and times of Playboy creator Hugh Hefner
Original content has proven wildly successful for streaming outfits like Amazon, Hulu and Netflix (they’ve got the awards to prove it). Shows like House of Cards, Transparent, Bojack Horseman, Orange is the New Black, Stranger Things, The Man in the…
Russia hits Google with $6.75 million fine for violating antitrust laws
We’re used to hearing about Google facing charges from antitrust authorities in Europe, but the search giant is also having a troubled time in Russia, where the country’s national regulator has just fined the company $6.75 million for demanding hardware…
LG's upcoming V20 to be the industry's first smartphone with a 32-bit Quad DAC
LG’s upcoming V20 flagship smartphone will be the industry’s first handset to feature a 32-bit Quad DAC (digital to analog converter).
Bug bounty company outdoes Apple with $500,000 reward for iOS vulnerabilities
Apple finally announced it was starting an official bug bounty program last week, offering rewards of up to $200,000 for researchers who find security flaws in the company’s products. But anyone who discovers an Apple vulnerability may be tempted to…
HP refreshes $220 Stream laptops in time for back-to-school shopping
Those in the market for an affordable portable are often steered towards various Chromebooks, and for good reason. As the Acer Chromebook 14 I reviewed a few months back demonstrates, there’s no shortage of high-quality, low-cost Windows PC competitors to…
An increasing number of Instagram accounts are being hacked, used to promote adult links
If you’re on Instagram, you may notice that every day seems to bring new follows and likes from accounts that promote adult content. While this sort of thing is prevalent on all social media sites, the problem has become more…
Connected sex toy manufacturer under fire for collecting user data
The makers of one type of connected sex toy have come under fire recently for collecting unnecessary amounts of data about their consumers' usage habits.
Snapchat accused of racism again, this time over its 'Yellowface' filter
Snapchat has a wide range of filters that can improve the look of a photo and add graphics overlays. They’re a popular element of the app, but the company has been heavily criticized for a new face filter that turns…
This guy made a bionic hand out of a Keurig coffee maker
In the unlikely event that you need to build a bionic arm out of an ordinary kitchen appliance and you have, oh, I dunno… around 200 hours to spare, then this video is for you.
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