I can see my hands! It’s hard not to get excited about Oculus Rift, especially with all the moves Oculus VR has been making. The latest play is an agreement to buy Pebblies Interfaces, an Israeli startup that specializes in depth sensing technology and computer vision. Using various sensors and algorithms, Pebbles Interfaces is able…
Cannonballing into Cannonlake will have to wait If you were hoping for a 10-nanometer successor to Skylake in 2016, Intel has some bad news. Challenges with the new manufacturing process have prompted Intel to delay its Cannonlake release until “the second half of 2017,” according to Intel CEO Brian Krzanich. Cannonlake was supposed to replace…
Hellblade, Ninja Theory’s forthcoming third-person action game isn’t a title that shies away from tackling difficult subjects. A story told through the lens of Celtic warrior Senua’s faltering mental health, it’s testament to Ninja Theory’s vision that they’re creating a game that’s both progressive and honest – and as a recent hands-on play through demonstrated,…
Since we launched on PS4 in November 2014, our team has been delighted at the audience Never Alone has found on PlayStation. We’ve received wonderful and supportive feedback from players, including many who felt a personal connection with the themes of the game, which was developed inclusively with members of the Alaska Native community. We…
Looking to update your current wireless network in the home or office to Wireless AC? D-Link may have the router you’re looking for with the launch of its DIR-859. The device is a 1750 class router, which means its combined speeds reach up to 1750 Mbps. Of course, you won’t get those speeds unless the…
Is this the beginning of a trend? Ubuntu device maker System76 recently said in a blog that it will no longer pre-install Adobe Flash on all laptops and desktops. Why? Because the company deems the software a security risk. System76 is even urging its customers to get rid of Flash altogether. “Even if you think…
Although there are a number of Android PCs on the market, a Kickstarter project is claiming the Remix Mini to be the world’s first “true” Android PC. Developed by Chinese company Jide Tech, the project is seeking $50,000 over the next 44 days. However, it’s already reeled in $99,418 from 1,583 backers as of this…
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Great games, burdened only by the fact that they’re bound to the almost nine year-old PS3. And, well, my TV only has two HDMI inputs, and they’re awfully hard to reach… The good news is that Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection brings these three…
Top Deal: In the old days of computing, you could have made an reasonable assumption about a PC’s performance based on the size of the system. These days? Throw your assumptions right out the window. Palm sized computing is a thing, and surprisingly enough, you can squeeze a fair bit of performance into a tiny…
Some things are black and white As Intel’s Skylake launch looms ever closer, we’re seeing more and more Z170 chipset motherboards on the web. Features and performance will ultimate decide which ones are worth a damn, but as an added bonus, several of the boards we’ve seen so far definitely bring the bling. Just last…