Silicon Valley Mourns Andy Grove, a Titan of Tech
Grove is routinely mentioned as part of the same pantheon that includes Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Steve Jobs. And…
Funko’s New Star Wars Toy Is an Easter Egg Among Easter Eggs
A figure in the latest Smuggler’s Bounty subscription box references a 38-year-old mix-up with the original Kenner action figures. The…
Sure, Superman Has X-Ray Vision. But How Would It Actually Work?
In both the comics and the movies, Superman has the power of X-ray vision. How would this work and what…
In Cuba, Obama Frames Internet as Key to Country’s Growth
In his remarks, President Obama said Internet access is as crucial to Cuba’s prosperity as education and healthcare. The post…
Google Photos Now Builds Perfect Vacation Albums on Its Own
The Google Photos Assistant now puts together a full-featured photo album when you return from your awesome vacation. The post…
Better Call Saul Alignment Check: Episode 6, “Bali Ha’i”
Finally, an origin story we can get behind. The post Better Call Saul Alignment Check: Episode 6, “Bali Ha’i” appeared…
Uber Will Pay $10,000 ‘Bug Bounties’ to Friendly Hackers
The startup is going so far as to release a “treasure map” of its infrastructure for hackers. The post Uber…
Vizio’s Brilliant, Affordable HDR Sets Come With Their Own Tablets
They do 4K. They do HDR. They come with free Chromecastin’ tablets. They start at just $1,000. Vizio’s new P-Series…
Finally, Mickey Mouse Gets the Epic Scholarly Analysis He Deserves
Art historians and academics have shown remarkably little interest in Mickey Mouse. Gary Apgar never understood that, and wrote two…
A Little 3-D Printer on the ISS Is a Huge Step for Space Exploration
On March 22, NASA will launch a 3-D printer to the ISS, ushering in the first off-world manufacturing facility. The…