One of the most unusual and engaging games of the early 2010s was The Stanley Parable, an interactive walking simulator that was created as a mod for Half-Life 2. If you played the game back when it was first released in 2011, or when it was made available on Steam Greenlight in 2012 or for Windows in 2013, you likely… Continue reading "New Version of The Stanley Parable Coming to Consoles in 2019"
Qualcomm debuted its next-generation system on chip (SoC) called the Snapdragon 8cx. It has a new, more powerful CPU core alongside its fastest graphics processor ever. Designed with PCs in mind, the new chip is built on a 7nm process, much like AMD’s expected Zen 2 CPUs and Navi GPUs, which are also expected to release in 2019. “With performance… Continue reading "Qualcomm 7nm Snapdragon 8cx Devices to Ship in Q3 2019"
Smart home security cameras are meant to give you the ability to keep an eye on your home even when you aren’t there. When someone else gets access to your camera, though, you can suddenly feel much less safe. That was the experience Phoenix resident Andy Gregg had earlier this year, according to the Arizona Republic. According to Gregg’s account, he… Continue reading "Man Claims Hacker Talked to Him Through His Nest Security Camera"
A few years back, Oru Kayak became the darling of the crowdfunding scene when it introduced a lightweight, collapsible boat that could be stored in a closet and easily transported to and from the water. The company’s innovative design was heavily influenced by the Japanese art of origami, which served as the guide for how it transformed from a flat… Continue reading "Onak 2.0 is an Origami-Inspired Folding Canoe for Waterborne Adventures"
LCD TV You just bought a new TV, set it up, and excitedly fired it up for the first time. But suddenly, disappointment. The picture looks funny. Sitcoms and dramas look “too real.” Movies appear as if they were shot on an old camcorder. What’s wrong with your new TV? Don’t sweat it. This isn’t caused by 4K resolution, high dynamic… Continue reading "What is TV Video Interpolation and How To Turn It Off"
With the winter season in full blast, there’s no better time to save money on fuel costs with a smart home thermostat. Configure the thermostats to keep your home at your preferred temperatures based on your daily schedule or access the device remotely with your smartphone or computer to change the settings from anywhere in the world. Smart thermostats integrate… Continue reading "Save Money And Stay Warm With These Smart Home Thermostats"
