Logitech attempts an image makeover
When
someone says "Logitech," we're sure the first things that pop into your
head are boring computer mice (zzz), keyboards (zzzzz) and other
peripherals (snore). Well, the company's likely attempting to look more
in vogue, especially to the younger ... Read More ...
Russia starts a 'safe selfie' campaign to curb fatal photography
If
you've spent any time on YouTube browsing for Russian dash cam or
parkour videos, you know that the country's people can take life to the
(often ill-advised) limit. That devil-may-care attitude also extends to
how they take selfies. Since there we... Read More ...
White House wants to expand people's access to solar energy
The
solar industry's apparently doing really well in the US right now, but
the White House wants to broaden its reach even further. That's why the
administration has launched a new initiative designed to give more
people access to solar energy and to... Read More ...
Action Launcher 3.5 puts your beloved Android apps in the search bar
The
ubiquitous search box widget at the top of your Android mobile device
is getting some new tricks. Chris Lacy, creator of the Action Launcher
app, announced the release of Action Launcher 3.5 on Tuesday. The new
version builds on AL 3.0, which all... Read More ...
NASA prepares its Jupiter probe for arrival
It's
been a long time in coming, but NASA's Juno probe is finally close to
reaching Jupiter. NASA reports that the spacecraft is "on track" to
arrive on July 4th, 2016 (how American!), and that the ground crew is
tweaking the flight plan to at once g... Read More ...
The next 'Star Wars Anthology' flick is a Han Solo prequel
Get
ready to add another big Star Wars date to your calendar. On May 25th,
2018, Disney is planning another standalone flick in the universe, this
time focusing on Han Solo's early days -- before he ran into Luke, Leia
and the rest. It's going to be ... Read More ...
Plex's Xbox One update brings music, playlists and more
There
are a host of new features coming to Plex's Xbox One app. In addition
to the standard fare of navigation tweaks, added SmartGlass
functionality and bug fixes, the media organizer/caster now allows users
to play music through their Xbone. Plex a... Read More ...
Special 'Destiny' PS4 is another expensive bundle option
If
you're a hardcore Destiny fan, it's been a rough couple weeks. First,
Bungie announced the game's next big expansion, then it revealed some of
its content would be exclusive to a pricey $80 collector's edition --
even if you already owned the base... Read More ...
The best of Public Access Vol. 4: Mac Powerbooks, Microsoft Bob and more
The
past week on Public Access has seen y'all looking both forward and back
in tech history. Englishman and US resident Jess James explained how he
would change the course of history (and the outcome of the US
revolutionary war) with a big screen TV ... Read More ...
Attacker who ruined your holiday gaming gets a slap on the wrist
If
you were hoping that all of the Lizard Squad attackers who took down
the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live last holiday would get their
comeuppance... well, you'll be disappointed. A Finnish court has
convicted Julius Kivimäki (aka "Ryan" and "Zee... Read More ...
ChargePoint wants to put a $500 electric car charger in your garage
If
you have an electric car, you're probably familiar with ChargePoint:
it's the largest electric vehicle charging network out there. It has
chargers all over the world, and a lot of them are free to use. Later
this summer, you'll be able to install ... Read More ...
The FBI needs your help finding 250 sextortion victims
Lucas
Michael Chansler is a 26-year-old sexual predator sentenced to 105
years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child
pornography production. Over several years, he tricked roughly 350
teenage girls from 26 states into giving him... Read More ...
Capcom is making a light-up 'Mega Man' helmet
Want
to up the ante on your costume for the next big comic convention?
Capcom will soon have you covered. The game developer has teased plans
for an official, wearable Mega Man helmet that lights up. It won't grant
you cybernetic powers, but it defin... Read More ...
Rdio adds new options to its list of curated stations
Rdio
has been keen on serving up curated stations for your listening
pleasure for some time now, but today the streaming service added even
more options. Like the existing selections, the new stations are curated
by record labels and a smattering of ... Read More ...
Facebook says renewables will power 50% of its data centers by 2018
Facebook
is stepping up its commitment to renewable energy today. While
announcing a new data center in Fort Worth (above), which happens to be
entirely powered by wind energy, the social network also set a new goal
of having 50 percent of its data c... Read More ...
Netflix's first original feature film will debut on October 16th
If
you've been looking forward to the day when you can watch Adam Sandler
offend the Native American population from the comfort of your own home,
pay attention: Netflix just announced release dates for its first four
original feature films. You'll b... Read More ...
RIP New Music Tuesday. Hello New Music Friday.
If
you're like me, your Tuesday morning ritual includes browsing the New
Releases section of your go-to streaming service. Did you notice the
list didn't change today? Whether it's Apple Music, Rdio, Spotify, Tidal
or another app, you'll have to wait... Read More ...
Palette's modular controller is ready to steer your creative apps
Palette
crowdfunded its unique modular controller in the hopes of giving you
customizable, hands-on control over your creative apps, and it's finally
ready to make that technology available to everyone. As of today, you
can pre-order Palette kits tha... Read More ...
Virgin's new in-flight WiFi is strong enough to stream video
Virgin
America has announced that it's teaming up with satellite internet
company ViaSat to provide the fastest in-flight WiFi of any commercial
carrier. The new system uses a hybrid Ku-/Ka-band receiver to deliver an
internet pipeline eight to 10 ti... Read More ...
PlayStation Now's streaming app wants to be Netflix for games
PlayStation
Now's all-you-can-play game subscription service launched back in
January on PlayStation 4, but the method for actually playing those
games has been kind of a nightmare. Today's news of a dedicated
subscription app might change that. Befo... Read More ...
'Journey' comes to PS4 on July 21st
With
stunning visuals and gameplay to match, Journey quickly became a
platform favorite on the PlayStation 3. Now, Sony is bringing that
adventurous experience over to the PlayStation 4, as was announced last
year. Better yet, if you already own a di... Read More ...
Republic Wireless drops unlimited data in favor of Google-like refunds
Another
unlimited mobile data option just bit the dust... although it's not
quite as bad as it sounds. Republic Wireless has switched from offering
unlimited cellular data on its higher-priced phone tiers to a Refund
Plan that shares more than a litt... Read More ...
Showtime's cable-free TV streaming is here
Eager
to watch shows like Penny Dreadful or Ray Donovan without either
subscribing to cable or buying the shows outright? You can, if you live
in the US. Showtime has launched its promised stand-alone streaming
service on Apple devices and Roku playe... Read More ...
Future 'Dragon Age Inquisition' add-ons are only for newer systems
You
know that you need the latest game consoles (or a good PC) to get
better graphics and special features, but it now looks like you'll need
them if you want to see a game's extended storyline, too. BioWare has
quietly posted word that "all future" ... Read More ...
Tinder adds verified profiles for people way out of your league
Just
like Twitter and Facebook, Tinder is stepping into verified profiles
for "notable public figures." Those semi-celebrities will get a blue
check mark on their profiles and, consequently, perhaps more attention
than they'd like. Tinder announced l... Read More ...
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