(TrendHunter.com) Sweep is a contactless payment card that saves you from having to be weighed down by carrying around physical currency. While it could be argued that debit and credit cards got there first, this…
Tetris creators talk virtual reality, touch screens, history, e-sports
Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers Sam Machkovech LAS VEGAS—As the second and final day of the 2015 DICE Summit came to a close, Alexey Pajitnov took the stage in a rare public appearance to talk frankly about the history and legacy of Tetris, his most famous creation. Seated next to longtime…
1942 Pacific Front brings us back to childhood
This new game 1942 Pacific Front is something I’ve long been waiting for to come to Android. It’s a childhood favorite of mine right on the Nintendo Family Computer. In fact, I saw the game 1941 being played on an arcade game just a couples of weeks ago. And now it’s here …
Review: Toshiba Chromebook 2
While it’s not perfect, the new Toshiba Chromebook 2 manages to do what other Chromebooks could not: deliver a really nice 13.3-inch 1080p screen while keeping the price reasonable. The post Review: Toshiba Chromebook 2 appeared first on WIRED.
There’s magic everywhere
The past couple of articles I’ve written about Apple may paint the company in a negative light. One might misinterpret those posts as saying “Apple is doomed.” I think given profitability, cash on hand and product pipeline, that is a ridiculous state…
Manchester City launches the Premier League’s first Android Wear app
We reported last year on Manchester City’s feature-packed Matchday app for iOS and Android. Now the Premier League champions have become the first club to bring that data to Android Wear. The…
Space Tourism is still a distant dream
If you’re anything of an Elon Musk or SpaceX fan, or have just been following the two’s high-profile news and announcements, your imagination may have been tickled pink by the prospect of regularly flying into space for leisure or business. In other words, space tourism. But despite the growing …
Samsung Sells 630,000 Galaxy Note Edge Handsets
Samsung’s Galaxy Note Edge is not really giving its props as an innovative smartphone, at least not in the opinion of yours truly. Launched at IFA last September, the device is the first folded screen smartphone and it packs much of the performance oomph of the fantastic Galaxy Note 4. The…
Google Maps Adds Local Guides for Expert Opinions on an Area
Google Maps has always been an invaluable resource for reviews and information about an area. Now Maps includes "Local Guides" which are featured reviewers that can show you the ropes.Read more…
Today’s Pop Culture Moments Get A They Live Makeover
Hal Hefner has taken a page from John Carpenter’s book to create a series called "Consume," which marries modern pop culture images and the iconic look from The Live. See the ones he’s completed so far in his tweet below.Read more…
Xenoblade Chronicles X Direct live stream
Today’s Japanese Xenoblade Chronicles X live stream will begin shortly. The stream will provide an overview of the game, as well as a look at its world. Watch it below, via Nintendo Japan. (Broadcast begins at 5:00 a.m. PST / 8:00 a.m. EST / 22:00 Japan time.) Read Xenoblade Chronicles X …
Test for HIV in just 15 minutes with this $34 smartphone dongle
A dongle created by Columbia University researchers can turn any smartphone (whether iPhones or Android devices) into an HIV and syphilis tester. Even better, it only takes 15 minutes and a tiny drop of blood to get a result — the device doesn’t eve…
New wireless industry video says opposing net neutrality is totally hip
Your wireless carrier would love to give you all sorts of crazy-cool stuff… but now the mega-bogus FCC is trying to spoil the party. Bummer! The CTIA Wireless Association has put out a new video arguing against FCC chairman Tom Wheeler’s proposal to reclassify both wireline and wireless …
Golf-European Tour Malaysian Open scores
Feb 6 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the European Tour Malaysian Open at the par-72 course on Friday in Kuala Lumpur. The cut was set at 146. …
Chris Paul calls out female referee following Clippers’ meltdown – USA TODAY
USA TODAYChris Paul calls out female referee following Clippers' meltdownUSA TODAYChris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers had a horrendous night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The morning might be worse for Paul. After the Clippers were dinged with five technical fouls during the game, including one on Paul from rookie …
Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns betting
The Chicago Bulls visit Phoenix to take on the Suns Friday night in the NBA. Phoenix has been installed as a 5 point favorite with the betting total holding at 210 1/2. Phoenix won its last outing, a 106-98 result against the Wizards on January 28. The Suns covered in that game as a -6-point …
Cordell Broadus, Son of Snoop Dogg, to Play at UCLA
Several high school football players signed their letters of intent yesterday, declaring their commitment to universities across the country. Most recruits don’t made headlines outside of a small percentage of folks who follow high school prospects through the recruitment process, it’s a bit harder to do when you’re the son …
South Side Sox :: The AL Central plot thickens after Victor Martinez’s injury
Second knee injury in four years for Tigers star casts doubt over early-season availability and 2015 effectiveness For the second time in his Tigers career,