Archives

Why Google+?

Why Google+?

Two of the most dominant names in technology are now in fierce contention for the social web space. Let’s get to know Google+ and what it offers over Facebook.

read more

The Truth About PenTile Displays

The Truth About PenTile Displays

I wade deep into PenTile displays, a technology increasingly prevalent in the mobile phone market. Click to learn more about the screen you look at all day.

read more

Review: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Review: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Konami’s long-awaited revival of the Castlevania franchise finally lands on consoles. I review the Xbox 360 version of Lords of Shadow.

read more

Are We Alone?

Are We Alone?

What import might the results of Mars missions hold for the future of our species?

read more

Neuroscience and Law

Neuroscience and Law

Neuroscientist and fiction writer David Eagleman gives a stimulating talk discussing the thorny intersection of neuroscience and law.

read more

Dennis Ritchie: Father of the Programming Language

Dennis Ritchie: Father of the Programming Language

The deluge of praise directed toward Steve Jobs these past two weeks has almost completely evaded his lesser-known progenitor, Dennis Ritchie.

read more

Optimizing Your HDTV’s Picture

Optimizing Your HDTV’s Picture

Borrow some tips from this in-depth feature to medicate your television back onto the bell curve of high image quality.

read more

The 3D TV War: Which One Should You Buy?

The 3D TV War: Which One Should You Buy?

Active shutter? Passive polarized? Which 3D technology should earn a spot in your living room? Find out here.

read more

DNA Linked to Longer Life?

DNA Linked to Longer Life?

Genes v. Environment: Do people live longer because of their nutritional practices and lifestyle, or because of their unique set of genes?

read more

WATCH: Magnets Suspend Object In the Air

WATCH: Magnets Suspend Object In the Air

Quantum locking, quantum trapping, quantum levitation, flux pinning. Whatever you designate this phenomenon, prepare to have your mind detonated.

read more

A History of Conflict

A History of Conflict

An enterprising team created an historical heatmap of the world’s major conflicts past and present, proving that a picture is worth (so much) more than a thousand words.

read more

James Hansen Talks Climate Mitigation

James Hansen Talks Climate Mitigation

The interchange vectors around the policy issues of climate change and various attempts over the years to recruit political capital toward an effective response to the crisis.

read more