Technology 
Resistive RAM nears launch: Still the most likely candidate to replace NAND flash
Crossbar has announced that its next-generation resistive RAM (ReRAM or RRAM) memory is ready for commercialization with products expected in 2015. This could be the successor to NAND flash in the long-term with substantially better overall performance and power consumption.
ET deals: Dell Optiplex Pentium micro desktop for $299, plus monitor deals
Dell’s Optiplex 3020 micro is a versatile little desktop, capable of being mounted pretty much anywhere and staying out of the way while you work. Grab it now for the lowest price we’ve seen, and we’ve also spotted some great … Continue reading
DirecTV won’t show Sony’s ‘The Interview,’ other video services refuse to comment
DirecTV, the biggest satellite TV operator in the U.S., says it won’t be offering “The Interview” to its customers. The movie was pulled from theatrical release last week by Sony Pictures after threats that followed a massive hack and the … Continue reading
How bright is bright? The difficulty of comparing LCD and AMOLED displays
AMOLED screens don’t work like LCDs. There’s no agreed upon way to measure the peak brightness because it varies based on what is being displayed on the screen. This has led to some confusion, but no one’s numbers are wrong. … Continue reading
NASA releases spectacular video of Orion re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look out the window of a spacecraft that’s returning to Earth? Well, wonder no more: NASA has released some video footage captured out of the windows of the Orion capsule … Continue reading
Sony says The Interview will still be released, but not necessarily on Crackle
Sony still plans to release The Interview in some form after hackers pressured the studio and theater owners into dropping the film. The studio has told the Wall Street Journal and other news outlets that it’s evaluating its options for … Continue reading
Tesla starts offering Model S battery swaps, for fast ‘refueling’ at Supercharger stations
Way back in the summer of 2013, Elon Musk showed off a new piece of tech that could swap the battery of a Tesla Model S in 90 seconds. In one simple move, these battery swap machines made electric cars … Continue reading
Here’s a wearable for couch potatoes: KipstR pauses or records TV for snoozers
Virgin Media has teamed up with two teenagers to create a wearable that even Homer Simpson would love. Called KipstR, the 3D-printed wristband can tell your DVR to pause or record what you’re watching if you happen to fall asleep … Continue reading
Jawbone and Big Ass Fans harness the Internet of Things to give a better night’s sleep
The appeal of the Internet of Things is more than just being able to control gadgets and home appliances from the cloud. The bigger benefit comes when the devices interact and share information with each other. Today’s joint announcement from … Continue reading
Nintendo’s next console will likely use x86 AMD chip, just like the Xbox One and PS4
After securing both the Xbox One and PS4, it would appear that an AMD SoC will also be powering Nintendo’s next console. Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that Nintendo is working on a possible new gaming system, and AMD has confirmed … Continue reading
