Director Bryan Singer’s teasing the next X-Men film with an Instagram post of concept art by Grant Major of something that presumably will appear in the actual film. Spoilers in the form of the image and speculation below.Read more…
Category: Tech/Science
Build a Directional Wi-Fi Antenna from Kitchen Gear and a Baby Bottle
Living with weak Wi-Fi is no way to live, and if you’re not in a place where you can just add a bridge or repeater , a quick trip to the kitchen may be in order. You’ll need a baby bottle, a mesh strainer, and a USB Wi-Fi dongle. …
Hyrule Warriors ‘Ganon Pack’ DLC due out in Japan next week
The next Hyrule Warriors downloadable content, the ‘Ganon Pack’, will hit the Nintendo eShop in Japan next Thursday, February 26 for 463 yen (500 yen with tax), Nintendo announced. The add-on comes with two new challenge modes, one of which allows you to play as the beast Ganon. Here are …
Predator drones more likely in civil airspace after successful tests
A Predator B drone has successfully completed tests with so-called sense-and-avoid radar, bringing it a step closer to legal operation in US and international airspace. You may be thinking, “haven’t they already operated extensively in places like Ir…
Upcoming Apple Watch isn’t the wearable Apple wanted to launch (with exclusive details!)
With the highly anticipated Apple Watch slated to launch in April, a number of interesting tidbits regarding the device’s development process are slowly but surely starting to trickle in. Late on Monday, the Wall Street Journal provided a heretofore unpublished account surrounding some of the grand ambitions Apple initially had …
South American ice chemistry records rise of Incas, arrival of Spanish
Ice cores are often relied on to be natural archives of past climate, capturing information that predates both our measurements and our greenhouse gas emissions. They’re a way of having records of the natural world that we don’t have a history of. However, natural archives like these can also act…
Review: Fuz Designs Noke
The simple combo lock you used in high school is now getting the Internet of Things treatment. The post Review: Fuz Designs Noke appeared first on WIRED.
Xiaomi’s big US debut won’t include smartphones, tablets
Chinese OEM star Xiaomi is indeed making its way to the US, but before you get your hopes up, we will let VP for International Business Hugo Barra dash them. In a press event at San Francisco, the former Google exec revealed some details about his new overlords’ plans to …
The end of an era
The news that TUAW is being shut down came as quite a shock to me, having missed some of the rumors floating around the Internet about AOL’s possible plans. Those of you who pay attention to author’s bylines on posts will probably notice that I ha…
Upcoming Sword Coast Legend D&D lets you play Dungeon Master
If you’re any type of gamer, especially on PC, you’ve probably had your fill of memorable RPGs that inspire your imagination with their immersive stories and memorable characters. But what if you’re so inspired you wanted actually wanted to control how the story goes. Then you, my friend, have a …
Last chance for 84{04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540} off lifetime access to over 5,000 Adobe training videos – ends Sunday
If you’re looking to get into graphic design or front-end Web development, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better online training course to round out your skill set. But you…
Save Money at the Doctor by Keeping Up with Your Records
Even with insurance, going to the doctor can be expensive. If you’re trying to keep your medical bill low, make sure your doctor has all the medical records they need. This way, you’ll avoid needless medical tests.Read more…
Samsung Galaxy Note II to get Android 5
It is nice to see that Samsung is supporting some of its aging smartphones with new software updates. The company is rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop for the Galaxy S4, a device that is nearly two years old. It’s good news for owners of those handsets, and there is also good…
Sayonara Umihara Kawase Chirari Japanese box art, screenshots
Agatsuma Entertainment has released the Japanese box art for Sayonara Umihara Kawase Chirari on PS Vita. The box art is illustrated by character designer Toshihiro Kondo. Additionally, a new set of screenshots showcase some of the game’s stages, as well as the game’s gallery mode. You’ll also …
This Is Where Endlessly Reimagining Disney Princesses Will Get Us
enough with the Disney Princess stuff already. pic.twitter.com/GDOodgMwFF— gemma correll (@gemmacorrell) February 12, 2015 Read more…
The one battle against iOS 8 that Android Lollipop is winning
iOS 8 and Lollipop are the best versions to date of Apple and Google’s mobile operating systems, yet that doesn’t mean either one is free of flaws. Both iOS 8 and Android 5.0 crash, and a new study from Crittercism reveals that it’s Google’s OS that is more stable than Apple’s. Continue reading…
Apple makes iTunes more kid-friendly with ‘Pay Once and Play’ games
No one likes having to buy carrots/coins/crystals just to progress in a mobile game. Thankfully, a new “Pay Once and Play” section has appeared in iTunes that lets you discover/buy games you can be sure won’t hold you hostage with such in-app purchas…
FBI really doesn’t want anyone to know about “stingray” use by local cops
If you’ve ever filed a public records request with your local police department to learn more about how cell-site simulators are used in your community—chances are good that the FBI knows about it. And the FBI will attempt to “prevent disclosure” of such information. Not only can these devices…