If you’ve been biding your time, waiting to see what The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt might look like on a PlayStation 4 Pro with even higher fidelity visuals, the official patch just dropped, adding performance improvements and 4K-ish support. By “4K-ish” I mean it doesn’t […]
Day: October 5, 2017
New story in Technology from Time: Samsung’s New VR Headset Has a Screen That Sounds Incredible
Samsung will launch a new virtual reality headset powered by Microsoft’s Windows Mixed Reality platform, both companies announced on Tuesday. The headset, called the Samsung HMD Odyssey, will be released on November 6 for $499, making it the same price as the Oculus Rift. The […]
The ugly history of strapping screens to our faces
Who could forget Google Glass? The experimental head-worn computer that promised to revolutionize technology. If only it a) had a purpose, b) had decent battery life c) didn’t cause revulsion wherever it was worn. From privacy concerns surrounding Glass’s built-in camera to the worry that […]
The Arsenale Automatic is a tribute to the Venetian shipyards of yore
In advance of the last warm weekend I present a pretty cool crowdfunded watch that might be worth a look. Called the Arsenale Automatic it pay tribute to Venice’s proud sailing history and looks just brutish enough to remind us of her violent, pestilence-filled past. […]
New story in Business from Time: Equifax Says 2.5 Million More People May Have Been Affected by Security Breach
(NEW YORK) — Credit report company Equifax is now saying an additional 2.5 million Americans may have been affected by a massive security breach this summer, bringing the total to 145.5 million people. Equifax said the company it hired to do an examination of the […]
New story in Business from Time: What Everyone Needs to Know About the Heated Battle to Take Away Your Right to Sue Big Companies
Employers who take away their workers’ right to sue in the case of a dispute—often through stealthy clauses buried in new-hire documents, employee handbooks, or other paperwork—are having a moment, and it’s not a good one. The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments […]
New story in Business from Time: Equifax Says 2.5 Million More People May Have Been Affected by Security Breach
(NEW YORK) — Credit report company Equifax is now saying an additional 2.5 million Americans may have been affected by a massive security breach this summer, bringing the total to 145.5 million people. Equifax said the company it hired to do an examination of the […]
New story in Business from Time: What Everyone Needs to Know About the Heated Battle to Take Away Your Right to Sue Big Companies
Employers who take away their workers’ right to sue in the case of a dispute—often through stealthy clauses buried in new-hire documents, employee handbooks, or other paperwork—are having a moment, and it’s not a good one. The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments […]
New story in Business from Time: Former Equifax CEO Gets Ripped By Congress Over Massive Data Breach
(WASHINGTON) — House Republicans and Democrats on Tuesday lashed out at the former head of Equifax, demanding answers for the massive data breach that compromised the sensitive personal information of an estimated 145 million Americans. Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., said that if Equifax wants to […]
Best free Android apps of 2017: 100 you must download
Best free Android apps You’ve got an Android device, either because you didn’t want, or couldn’t afford, an iPhone – and in years past that meant you had to live with substandard apps. Thankfully, those days are well and truly over, with reams of great […]