What makes Samsung's mobile VR consumer-ready? Marketing
A
consumer release is en route for Gear VR. Hey, alright! If you've been
paying attention, you might realize the problem with that first
sentence, though. Think for a few minutes, I'll be here. Give up? Well,
here's the answer: Unlike Oculus' still-i... Read More ...
HTC One M9 preview, Nintendo's indie relationships and other stories you might've missed!
Saturday
is here and it's a great time to catch up on all the stories you might
have missed this week. We take a look at the recently announced HTC One
M9, meet Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge and dig into Nintendo's
complicated relationship with ind... Read More ...
Microsoft sues Kyocera over Android phone patents
Microsoft
may be taking some steps to make nice with the Android world, but the
company is still willing to pick fights when its royalty payments are at
stake. The Windows maker has sued Kyocera in the US over claims that
Android phones like the Brig... Read More ...
'Star Trek Online' honors Leonard Nimoy with in-game Spock statues
With
the recent passing of Leonard Nimoy, multiple generations of geeks
found themselves at a deep loss. It makes sense then that the folks
behind Star Trek Online would erect effigies to immortalize the man
perhaps best known for his role as Mr. Spo... Read More ...
Here's how you pay with an Apple Watch
Apple
was quick to tout payment support on the Apple Watch, but how does it
work, really? How easily could a thief go on a shopping spree with your
timepiece? Don't worry about waiting until the launch to find out, as
the company's Eddy Cue has spill... Read More ...
Dreaming of an Apple Car and the inevitable future of 'driving'
Apple
changed the way we listen to music and use phones -- so do you really
think all of the reports of a so-called Apple Car are really just about
it building a car? Even creating an electric vehicle of its own to
compete with Tesla doesn't seem bol... Read More ...
Xbox One surprises GDC 2015 with new indie games
Not
to be outdone by Nintendo's upcoming lineup of digital indie games,
Microsoft has a bevy of new titles on their way to Xbox One via the
ID@Xbox developer outreach program. Standouts include Shovel Knight, a
retro platformer that was one of the ab... Read More ...
Five things 'Chappie' gets right, and wrong, about AI
Take
Johnny 5 from Short Circuit, add a dash of Wall-E and a bit of badass
swagger from RoboCop and you've got Chappie, the star of Neill
Blomkamp's latest film. He's the first robot to achieve consciousness in
a near future where other, less smart b... Read More ...
How serious are you about virtual reality?
The absolute best/worst virtual reality stock photo we could findAre you prepared to dedicate a room in your house to virtual reality? Perhaps you're a little less crazy than me, but you're okay with a wire running across your living room to a head...
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Recommended Reading: Exploring the vastness of 'No Man's Sky'
Recommended
Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in
print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of
books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy the read.'No Man's Sky' is so Bi...
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The Big Picture: NASA's vintage propaganda poster from 1965
Back
when the US was in a race against Russia to send the first humans out
there, NASA actively toured schools to spread word about what it does.
That traveling unit of NASA employees is called the Spacemobile, and the
image above is one of its poste... Read More ...
Curiosity rover's arm is suffering short circuits, but it's OK
The
Curiosity rover's drilling career is in danger. Its robotic arm has
been having sporadic short circuits ever since late February. Its issues
started on February 27th, when a surge of current shut down the the
rover while it was processing some sa... Read More ...
Time Warner Cable's TV app comes to Xbox One
Good
news: the TWC TV app is available for the cable company's customers (at
least until/unless Comcast swallows it up) to watch TV on their Xbox
One. Bad news: For now at least, it's limited to video on-demand only
and not live TV -- weird, since it... Read More ...
Robotic glove and games help patients regain control of their hands
What's
the best way for stroke patients to gain back full control of their
hands and arms? If you ask this particular team of University at
Hertfordshire researchers, they'll tell you it's with the help of a
robotic glove called SCRIPT or Supervised ... Read More ...
You could stream Jennifer Lawrence's new movie before it's in theaters
But
you probably won't -- we'll explain. Can't wait for the day when you
have a real choice on when and where to watch new movies (legally)? A
new movie featuring some of Hollywood's hottest stars is actually giving
you a taste of that, as Serena is ... Read More ...
The gizmo recreating smells in VR looks like a nightmare
Modern
virtual reality is pretty adept at tricking your brain into thinking
what you're seeing is real, so it seems natural that someone'd try to
further that by adding your schnoz to the mix. The guilty party is
Feelreal, and it's developed a batter... Read More ...
Dive into a sci-fi game anthology full of stars and weird games
Game
jams are marathon sessions where game makers put together a game in a
short period of time, typically just one or two days. Naturally they're
unpredictable -- as likely to conclude in quick interactive jokes as
they are substantive games. Someti... Read More ...
Daily Roundup: Robot love, the state of VR and more!
What's
it like to fall in love with a robot? We share our impressions after
spending some time with Nao, a cute toddler-sized robot. Meanwhile, Sony
brought an updated version of Project Morpheus to GDC and some of
tech's biggest companies joined up ... Read More ...
What to expect from Apple's 'spring forward' watch event
Here's
a twist: Apple is about to hold an event where you probably know what
the main attraction will be. Yes, barring surprises, the March 9th
"spring forward" presentation will largely answer the remaining
questions about the Apple Watch. However, ... Read More ...
WSJ: Google has a small team working on Android for VR
We've
already got Android in phones, tablets, TVs and maybe even cars, but
according to a new rumor, the next step could be VR headsets (beyond
Mattel's View-Master). While smartphones can already provide the brains
of a VR unit for Samsung's Gear VR... Read More ...
Hold the phone: MWC had more than just handsets
While
the term "mobile" has always meant more than just smartphones, this
year's Mobile World Congress really highlighted how diverse the category
can be. After all, the star of the show was arguably the HTC Vive, and
the only mobile-related thing ab... Read More ...
Sony's next PS4 update lets you pick up your game where you left off
Sony's
PlayStation 4 has been a sales success since its launch and recently
crossed 20 million units sold to customers. Of course, now that gamers
have one they're expecting new features and Sony might be about to pick
up the pace. Posts on NeoGAF an... Read More ...
Major CIA overhaul ramps up focus on cyber operations
The
CIA is working on a major reorganization, and it's said to be one the
largest in the agency's 67-year history. A big piece of the overhaul is a
larger focus on operations in cyberspace, leveraging the latest
technology in its intelligence gatheri... Read More ...
The 11th Annual Engadget Awards: Who will be best in show?
It's
a dog-eat-dog world, and the tech industry is no exception. Given the
break-neck speed of innovation, today's game changers are tomorrow's
dinosaurs. It takes dogged determination to stand out in a crowded
market, and as always we're turning to ... Read More ...
Better than 'Destiny': Studios now make massive games in just months
It
usually takes millions of dollars, a decade and hundreds of developers
to create a single massively multiplayer online (MMO) game. This is the
standard in the gaming industry. Smaller studios generally don't have
the resources to create huge, pers... Read More ...
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