Technology 
LG 55EC9300 curved OLED HDTV review: Stunning image quality, but no 4K
LG’s 55-inch OLED HDTV (model number 55EC9300) is a stunner, with a slight curve that brings the right and left edges of the screen ever so slightly closer to your eyes. And while its $3500 price tag will give most … Continue reading
Move over Doom: Quake is running on oscilloscopes
We’ve seen Doom on dozens of various devices, but few people have tried similar tricks with Quake. If you’ve ever wanted to play one of the most influential FPS games in history on 1960s state-of-the-art technology, now’s your chance.
A new (computer) chess champion is crowned, and the continued demise of human Grandmasters
It’s almost 18 years since IBM’s Deep Blue famously beat Garry Kasparov at chess, becoming the first computer to defeat a human world champion. Since then, as you can probably imagine, computers have firmly cemented their lead over puny, fallible … Continue reading
ET deals: Dell Latitude 14 Core i3 laptop for $399, Inspiron 15 Core laptops for $350
It’s a pretty good time to shop for a mid-range laptop, as it’s easier than ever to get solid Core i3 performance for a wallet-friendly price. A prime example is today’s deal on the professional quality Dell Latitude 14, on … Continue reading
Samsung tips its hand ahead of CES, announces new wireless speakers and sound bars
The urge to pre-announce products that will be unveiled at CES seems is apparently contagious. Last week, LG tipped us off to its new Music Flow series of speakers. Monday evening, Samsung put out a press release about its intent … Continue reading
Nvidia will reportedly release a mid-range Maxwell GPU – the GTX 960 – in January
Nvidia is rumored to be prepping a new graphics card release — probably the GTX 960 — and bringing the Maxwell GPU to the mainstream market in the process. Discussions on what the card actually is, however, are currently confused.
The hunt for AirAsia QZ8501: Why don’t aircraft have real-time tracking yet?
Two and a half days ago, at around 6:15am local time on December 28, AirAsia flight 8501 (QZ8501) disappeared en route from Indonesia to Singapore. There were 162 passengers and crew on-board, and no survivors have yet been found at … Continue reading
The Interview breaks online movie sales records: A case for simultaneous releases
It is exceedingly hard to find an angle that presents The Interview in a positive light — and yet, of course, Sony Pictures’ marketing department has managed to do just that. Yesterday, four days after the film’s release on YouTube, … Continue reading
Ubi review: This voice-controlled computer is too obtuse for the modern smart home
Its manufacturer ambitiously calls the Ubi—a voice-operated computer—the “Voice of The Internet.” It’s a small box (measuring 4.75 by 4.75 inches and 1.5 inches thick) designed to plug directly into an electrical outlet. With its integrated microphone and speaker, it … Continue reading
ET deals: FreedomPop 3G/4G Overdrive hotspot with 2GB free data for $20
We’ve just caught wind of another great deal from FreedomPop, which is offering up a certified pre-owned Spot Overdrive Pro hotspot for a mere Andrew Jackson. They’re bundling it with a free trial of their Premium 3G/4G plan, giving you … Continue reading
