Technology

Awesome new Google Now feature helps you keep track of your bills

Who needs an accountant? Google Now will keep an eye on your bills for you, if you use Gmail and receive electronic billing statements.

Yovo bets on security to stand out from the pack of ephemeral messaging apps

There’s a new disappearing message app in an already crowded market, but this one isn’t from a Snapchat-like startup. Yovo has some of the same features—namely the self-destructing photos—but unlike its rival, the new iOS app’s roots are in serious … Continue reading

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Blue LED inventors awarded Nobel Prize for creating white LED lighting revolution

The three Japanese scientists who invented the first efficient blue LEDs in the mid 1990s have received the 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics. The invention of efficient blue LEDs was a foundational step in the creation of the bright white … Continue reading

Games worth paying for: Anomaly Defenders delivers deep and engrossing strategic action

With so many free and cheap Android games, it’s tough to take the risk on a game that costs even a few dollars. But with a premium price often comes a premium experience. Each week, we’ll highlight a game that … Continue reading

Review: Wunderlist 3 for iOS and OS X shines at delegation

To-do list apps have stiff competition, from the supremely sophisticated OmniFocus to the simple yet elegant Clear. But none seems to be as wildly popular as Wunderkinder’s Wunderlist (available for Mac and iOS), which even has Ira Glass singing its … Continue reading

Sound Blaster E5 review: This portable DAC and headphone amp is an audio powerhouse

Sound Blaster: the 20-year-old brand is a fond memory for some, an unknown quantity for others. How it resonates with you likely depends on how long you’ve on the gaming scene. But brand-owner Creative Labs has always been an audio … Continue reading

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AMD slashes GPU prices, but can the company’s margins take the loss?

AMD has slashed prices on the R9 290 and R9 290X family, and nudged the R9 285 and R9 280X to boot. The move is great for gamers, but it does put pressure on AMD’s margins.

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New experiment will beam neutrinos through 500 miles of Earth’s crust to find some of the universe’s best-kept secrets

Scientists are ready to beam trillions of neutrinos 500 miles to northern Minnesota in an effort to unravel the mysteries of the universe.

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Windows 10: The best hidden features, tips, and tricks

After using Windows 10 for almost a week, I’ve discovered some neat little changes and features that Microsoft hasn’t yet discussed — smart tweaks that, if you’re a mouse-and-keyboard user looking for a reason to upgrade from Windows 7, you … Continue reading

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ET deals: Lenovo B40 4th-gen Core i5 21.5-inch All-in-one PC for $670

All-in-one desktops offer a sleek space saving design and eliminate the need for a separate monitor with your tower, but sometimes this can mean you get less bang for your buck than with a plain desktop. Right now Lenovo is … Continue reading