Technology 
After lengthy hiatus, NASA’s Kepler has found another planet – a ‘super Earth’
NASA’s Kepler has successfully detected planets once again, despite the failure of two of its reaction wheels. Our premiere planet-finder is back in action.
Researchers build room-temperature memory that doesn’t need a current to retain data
A new material from Cornell University researchers promises breakthroughs in device power consumption by dramatically cutting memory power. Will this achievement finally pan out?
ET deals: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with $100 MS Store credit and sleeve for $799
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 is one of the few tablets that can probably genuinely replace your laptop for everyday use, but it’s rarely discounted. Pick one up today and you can score a $100 credit and free sleeve (up to … Continue reading
A taste of the future: Double amputee controls two bionic arms at the same time
A Johns Hopkins and DARPA-funded limb has been adapted to give a double amputee control over two bionic arms at once.
How to pick the right sound bar to go with your flat-screen TV
So your brand-new TV sounds like crap. Don’t feel bad, it wasn’t your lack of shopping prowess; there’s only so much TV manufacturers can do when it comes to projecting audio from the extremely thin form factors of today’s flat-panel … Continue reading
Who really hacked Sony Pictures? It probably wasn’t North Korea (updated)
North Korea was indeed responsible for the massive hack on Sony Pictures, according to officials from within the US government. The problem is, there is very little evidence that North Korea was actually behind the attack — which makes me … Continue reading
The Open Bay: Now you can download and host your own copy of The Pirate Bay
If you’re still lamenting the loss of The Pirate Bay, which was shut down last week by Swedish police, you now have an intriguing new option: If you have some web hosting, a small amount of tech savvy, and you’re … Continue reading
BrandPost: Today’s Hot Deals: Dell Inspiron 300 for $450, ASUS Celeron Laptop for $199, and more
Before you fly home for Christmas or lock down your holiday plans, why not pick up a sweet new Samsung HDTV for $198, or an Alienware Gaming Console for $499?
Three security-boosting steps to perform on every router
The computer industry has worked hard to make sure that a lot of the gadgets we use are mostly plug-and-play. In other words, you just fire up the device, login and you’re ready to go—no configuration necessary. One device you … Continue reading
Comcast launches 4K app the same week it kills Xfinity 3D
If you need more convincing that 4K is the next big thing for HDTV and the push for 3D is toast, look no further than Comcast’s announcements this week. On Tuesday, Comcast shut down its Xfinity 3D channel first launched … Continue reading
