Aven Colony Review

Aven Colony is a sci-fi settlement simulation that's light on the sci-fi and simulation.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/ta_q72SIMuE/

Sony hikes PlayStation Plus fees by a quarter

Doesn't offer a reason.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/NlfseZ81GZI/

BT offers investment plan for universal 10Mb/s broadband

Tries to bypass USO plans.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/x4dqa9KoIJY/

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux to leave beta

Will launch with the Fall Creators Update.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/iSPZs7cNJU8/

AMD details and prices Radeon RX Vega

RX Vega 64 for $499, RX Vega 56 for $399.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/RF-GkxhvKjk/

AMD confirms Threadripper specs and pricing

16-core 1950X $999; 12-core 1920X $799; eight-core 1900X $549.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/QEoHcPQwRdY/

Game of Thrones Leak Puts Unreleased Script and Other HBO Shows Online

This hack could go way deeper than Game of Thrones

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/game-of-thrones-leak-hbo-hack

Our Favorite Gear This Month, From Cameras to Cookware

Master & Dynamic's dope concrete speaker, e-bikes to drool over, BuzzFeed's new cooking gadget, and more.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/things-we-loved-in-july

The Very Best Black Hat Hacks

All the best hacks from the year's biggest security conferences.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-hat-defcon-talks

Let Your iPhone Tell You When to Go to Bed

The Bedtime feature already in your iPhone could be your path to more effective sleep.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/iphone-bedtime-feature

A $10 Hardware Hack Turns Up Zero Day Vulnerabilities in IoT Devices

Using an SD card reader and some soldering savvy, these hackers rooted out a ton of IoT zero days.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/sd-card-hack-iot-zero-days

How Hackers Can Use 'Evil Bubbles' to Destroy Industrial Pumps

One demonstration at the Black Hat conference shows how insidious physical infrastructure hacking could be.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/evil-bubbles-industrial-pump-hack

Your Own Pacemaker Can Now Testify Against You In Court

Opinion: What happens to privacy when data from our medical devices can lead to criminal charges?

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/your-own-pacemaker-can-now-testify-against-you-in-court

What to Do With Ashes? Grow a Tree

The Bios Urn and its new automated watering planter let you sprinkle human ashes into saplings that grow into trees.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/turn-your-dead-grandma-into-a-tree-with-this-smart-planter

Meet the Modder: Joe 'JR23' Robey

We jumped on the train and visited Joe 'JR23' Robey. Joe does some amazing work, and his talents designing cases and coming up with new ideas are rivalled by only a few.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/PWFn9JFR-fo/

A GOP Staffer Crowdsourced a Resolution From a Conspiracy Subreddit

An amendment that targets Hillary Clinton and James Comey has its roots in r/The_Donald, a notoriously conspiracy-minded subreddit.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/republican-staffer-the-donald-resolution

How Netflix DDoS’d Itself To Help Protect the Entire Internet

Taking one for the stream.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-ddos-attack

Hiking and Camping Gear From REI, Danner, Big Agnes, and Osprey

With this lightweight yet rugged gear, you can hit the backwoods without breaking your back.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/hiking-camping-gear

Breville Oracle Touch Review: It's Expensive, But It Makes a Damn Good Espresso

Breville's new espresso machine costs as much as a used car. But it's totally worth it.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/review-breville-oracle-touch

Sysadmins, finish the phrase – Jack of all trades, master of?

We in IT all know that the Jack of All Trades is the master journeyman of technology, capable of administering servers, debugging programs, assembling hardware, and optimizing SQL queries-all before lunch.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/yY4FTcabhOc/

The 'Cloak & Dagger' Attack That Bedeviled Android For Months

Not all Android attacks come from firmware mistakes.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/cloak-and-dagger-android-malware

How the Broadpwn Wi-Fi Vulnerability Impacted a Billion iPhones and Android Phones

A Broadcom flaw that undermined scores of Android and iOS devices hints the future of smartphone hacking lies in third-party components.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/broadpwn-wi-fi-vulnerability-ios-android

One Billion Daily WhatsApp Users Prove Privacy Isn't Dead

WhatsApp's rise and Twitter's decline converge to send a message about the way we communicate now.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-billion-daily-users-privacy-twitter

_Reply All_'s Latest Episode Tackles Phone Scammers

Reply All trades memes for scams in its latest endeavor.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/reply-all-phone-scammers

The Trump-Russia Scandal's Many Swirling Unknowns

What we know so far about the Trump-Russia scandal only suggests more questions—questions Special Counsel Robert Mueller is digging into.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/the-known-unknowns-swirling-around-the-trump-russia-scandal

Goodbye iPod, and Thanks for All the Tunes

Today officially marks the end of Apple's era of standalone music players.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/goodbye-ipod-and-thanks-for-all-the-tunes

This BuzzFeed Kitchen Gadget Makes You the Best Chef Ever

It makes cooking so easy, and the end result so delicious.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/this-buzzfeed-kitchen-gadget-makes-you-the-best-chef-ever

The Beginner's Guide to Podcasts

Curious about podcasts? We tell you how to listen, and which shows to listen to.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/podcasts-beginners-guide

Explore the Murky Depths With an OpenROV Trident Underwater Drone

We’ve just gotten used to drones buzzing in the skies over public parks; now they’re set to invade the duck pond.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/openrov-trident-underwater-drone

AMD Releases Radeon Software Crimson ReLive 17.7.2

New features include Enhanced Sync, improving on V-Sync for all screens.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/cgJ3KgI6KLs/

Splatoon 2 Review

Splatoon 2 is a candy- coloured blast, but is it worth the effort?

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/1iojyD-8lL4/

AMOS V2 - A Corsair and MSI build for Alex 'MarzBar' Brooks: Part Two

We have teamed up with Corsair and MSI to bring Alex Brooks, AKA MarzBar, a brand new computer!

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/5WtC1ePS7U0/

Intel officially drops Curie, Arduino 101 embedded ranges

Appears to cede the market to ARM.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/DCtgj9bX2ig/

Adobe announces Flash end-of-life plan

FutureSplash to retire in 2020.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/tUOYu9jE-xk/

AMD boasts of Ryzen-backed growth, still makes a loss

Investors positive, though.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/jkeS7AaXOUA/

Hacker Warns Radioactivity Sensors Can Be Spoofed Or Disabled

A security researcher exposes software flaws that could prevent detection of radioactive leaks or aid in smuggling radioactive material.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/radioactivity-sensor-hacks

Lipizzan Malware Could Take Over Android Devices Until Google Shut It Down

A new, targeted malware called Lipizzan could completely take over an Android device until Android Security shut it down

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/lipizzan-android-malware-nation-state

A New Toolkit Hopes to Fix the SS7 Flaws That Plague Cell networks

Carriers have ignored flaws in SS7 that allow hackers easy access to telecoms. A new set of open-source tools hopes to jumpstart a fix.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/ss7-flaw-open-source-toolkit

Rep. Blake Farenthold's Early '90s Internet Message Board Posts Show a Whole New Side

The dueling Congressman had some strong opinions about telecom and nudity.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/blake-farenthold-message-board-posts

Anti-Drone Tools Tested: From Shotguns To Superdrones

From anti-drone shotgun shells to a drone-snagging megadrone, security researchers put the drone defense arsenal to the test.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/watch-anti-drone-weapons-test

Asomándonos a la Revolución Cubana de Internet Hecha por los Propios C

En Cuba, donde los datos gotean vía una red sobrecargada controlada por el gobierno—en su caso—la gente ha puesto en escena la revolución del auto autor.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/internet-revolucion-cuba

Inside Cuba's D.I.Y. Internet Revolution

In Havana, where data trickles in via overloaded, government-controlled networks—if at all—the people have taken matters into their own hands.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/inside-cubas-diy-internet-revolution

How They Make Those Squishy Air Pillows Inside Amazon Boxes

Call them pillows of love.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/how-they-make-those-squishy-air-pillows-inside-amazon-boxes

Meizu Pro 7: When One Screen Isn't Enough, Try Meizu's Two-Screen Phone

The Chinese phone manufacturer's unorthodox solution to screen addiction: add another screen.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/when-one-screen-isnt-enough-try-meizus-two-screen-phone

Shred the Trails All Day Long With E-Mountain Bikes from Specialized and Riese & Müller

These electric rides aren’t for lazy days on the trail.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/e-mountain-bikes-specialized-riese-muller

Addressing an age-old security threat: Laziness

Security is a battle waged on multiple fronts. While we’re focusing on keeping the criminals outside of the network castle, we must also guard from the dangers posed by the enemy within

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/Uip6rm5-UZU/

Adobe Flash Will Finally Die Off in 2020

No, for real this time.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/adobe-finally-kills-flash-dead

Figma Wants Designers to Collaborate Google-Docs Style

The startup unveiled two key features that should give its competitors pause.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/figma-updates

Film Your Greatest Hits (and Misses) With These Action Cameras From GoPro, Garmin, Sony

These high-quality 4K video cameras will survive nearly any extreme stunt, even if you don’t.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/top-3-action-cameras

Humanscale, the Classic Design Tool, Gets a Second Life

The set of nine rotating disks shows how to design objects for people, using more than 60,000 data points.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/humanscale-the-classic-design-tool-gets-a-second-life

RIP Microsoft Paint. Thanks for All the Hideous Doodles

Microsoft Paint is dead, but it won't be forgotten.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/rip-microsoft-paint

Great News! You Can Mute Gmail Threads

Your saving grace when someone overuses the "Reply All" function.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/great-news-you-can-mute-gmail-threads

Surfboard Shaper Danny Hess Makes Truly Gorgeous Wooden Boards

Hang for ten inside the woodshop of San Francisco shaper Danny Hess.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/danny-hess-surfboards

Turn Off Your Push Notifications. All of Them

RIP my mentions.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/turn-off-your-push-notifications

Throwing Shade: 7 Polarized Sunglasses for Summer Fun

We tested a dozen pairs of polarized shades at various prices, from $10 to $360.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/polarized-sunglasses-reviews

Game On - D's for Develop and Diversity

Special report from the Develop Conference With a special report on diversity from the Develop Conference in Brighton, Adam's joined by the BBC's Anthony Robert Smith

from SweetTech http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p059m5yh

Microsoft adds AI acceleration to HPU chips

The next HoloLens just got smarter.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/R7UDzHxbwZw/

Intel principal engineer François Piednoël quits after 20 years

Won't be going to AMD, though.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/yuVtzX23pZY/

UK government to mandate drone registration, safety training

For everything 250g and over, anyway.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/GskWXilARaU/

Ethereum Thefts Cost Investors Millions

Ethereum thefts, an Ashley Madison settlement, another leaky Amazon S3 bucket, and more of this week's top security news.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/ether-cryptocurrency-theft

Antivirus for Android Has Terrible Track Record

A new study shows that 94 percent of Android antivirus failed to stop a comprehensive set of malware attacks.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/android-antivirus-malware

Letting Cyberattack Victims Hack Back Is a Very Unwise Idea

Opinion: Retaliating against hacks is the wrong way to prevent them.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/letting-cyberattack-victims-hack-back-is-a-very-unwise-idea

A GAO Sting Scored $1.2 Million in Weapons From an Unsuspecting Department of Defense

A federal sting reveals lax oversight in the Defense Department’s gear giveaway program.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/gao-sting-defense-department-weapons

As Cyberattacks Destabilize the World, the State Department Turns a Blind Eye

"It's manifestly ridiculous."

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/state-department-cybersecurity

Watch a Homemade Robot Crack a SentrySafe Combination Safe in 15 Minutes

Not so safe after all.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/watch-robot-crack-safe

Asus ROG Strix Evolve Review

Asus seems to be liking the ambidextrous mice at the moment. The Asus ROG Strix Evolve can be configured to suit your hand, as it has changeable top covers. Will this be enough to warrant the price?

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/L5-XMeYb_6Q/

Super Cloudbuilt Review

Platform-'em-up Super Cloudbuilt has its head in the clouds but doesn't manage to deliver the goods.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/-Cp_IbsixlI/

Intel launches Movidius Neural Compute Stick co-processor

The Fathom in a new dress.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/ITmEZ11_O2w/

Microsoft officially drops Clover Trail support in Windows 10

Will offer security updates only.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/-PDgTMuzCbg/

Gigabyte unveils semi-SBC Celeron board

Aims at the industrial market.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/E_K49vixvR4/

Gadget Lab Podcast: Talkin' Glass With Steven Levy

Steven Levy joins the Gadget Lab Podcast to tell us how factory workers are streamlining production Google's wearable.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/gadget-lab-podcast-322

HP Spectre x2 (2017) Review: The 2-in-1 Laptop to Beat

The HP Spectre x2 costs less than the Surface Pro and beats it on performance, usability, and price

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/review-hp-spectre-x2-2017

VR Ads Are Almost Here. Don’t Act Surprised

The advertisements of the future will be immersive and almost game like. And they're nearly here.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/vr-ads-are-almost-here

The 5 Best Apps for Sketching on an iPad Pro: Photoshop Sketch, Procreate, Pixelmator, Concepts, Inspire Pro

We review drawing apps for the iPad Pro and Pencil. Two are free, the rest are between $5 and $8

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/sketching-drawing-apps-ipad-pro

The Wearables Giving Computer Vision to the Blind: Aira, eSight, MyEye

From a hacked Google Glass to a VR-like headset, these are the devices empowering the blind.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/wearables-for-the-blind

It’s Time for Amazon to Make a Phone Again

Who cares about the Fire Phone flop? If Amazon doesn't make another phone, it'll squander its hard-won Alexa lead.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/its-time-for-amazon-to-make-a-phone-again

All the Gear You Need to Stay Secure While You Travel

With these accessories in your luggage, you can take your Opsec program everywhere you go.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/secure-travel-gear

Meal Kits Reviewed: Amazon Fresh, Blue Apron, Purple Carrot, Home Chef

We review ready-to-cook meal kits like the Amazon Meal Kit from Amazon Fresh.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/meal-kit-review

Google’s New Feeds Show You the Internet You Want to See

Think of Google's new feeds as something like a recommendations list for the entire web.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/googles-new-feeds-show-you-the-internet-you-want-to-see

The Curious Comeback of the Dreaded QR Code

Don't look now, but QR codes are back—and they're going to change your digital life in all sorts of previously impossible ways.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/the-curious-comeback-of-the-dreaded-qr-code

Nike Fe/Nom: Your New Favorite Sports Bra Is Made From Fancy Flyknit

The high-tech fabric found on Nike's running shoes makes the perfect material for a soft, supportive sports bra.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/your-new-favorite-sports-bra-is-made-from-nikes-fancy-flyknit

The First Alexa Phone Gets Amazon Even Closer to Total Domination

Putting Alexa on the HTC U11 is a small step, but it gives Amazon new footing in the voice revolution.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/the-first-alexa-phone-gets-amazon-even-closer-to-total-domination

Alphabay and Hansa Takedowns Ensnare Thousands of Dark Web Users

Cops sent unsuspecting users scrambling from one dark web site's takedown to another site---that they controlled.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/alphabay-hansa-takedown-dark-web-trap

Tech Phone-In

From smartphones and tablets, to dealing with malware and protecting your privacy, our resident expert, Fevzi Turkalp has all the tech advice you need to choose the best tech for your needs and keep your existing gadgets running smoothly. In this week’s tech phone-in, Fevzi advises listeners on… Giving your laptop a new lease of life by installing an SSD Minidisc Smartphone backup and encryption Extending your WiFi range Recovering iPhone data Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and the new Echo devices Encrypting your data Hand cranked DAB radio Recovering data from formatted memory card Emojis The tech phone-in is broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 live on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, from 2am to 3:30am. You can follow Fevzi on Twitter @GadgetDetective

from SweetTech http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05986xl

Iiyama G-Master G2530HSU-B1 Review

One of the cheapest FreeSync monitors on the market passes through our labs.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/Db7jXkhubRk/

Lenovo unveils DaystAR augmented reality headset

Sadly just a concept design, for now.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/FKoeMxetDjQ/

Bethesda frees Doom's multiplayer DLC in 6.66 patch

Drops the price to £11.99, too.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/IEnlqx7-pcs/

Microsoft unveils Win10 IoT Core Glas thermostat

Could herald a major IoT push.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/7D9kd9WIi8M/

Gigabyte X299 Aorus Gaming 3 Review

Gigabyte's sub-£300 X299 motherboard has plenty of features, but is it worth the cash?

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/D97IOKksdIA/

In Win 101 Review

How many sacrifices does a case need to make to include a tempered glass side panel for less than £65?

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/hr4fq4FVS1c/

ViewSonic launches 25" and 32" FreeSync monitors

240Hz flat and 144Hz curved, respectively.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/ut-yOa6Ftws/

Trump's Election Integrity Committee Made All the Wrong Points

If you want to fix voting, don't investigate fraud. Improve the outdated, insecure tech.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/trump-voter-fraud-committee

Segway MiniPro Vulnerabilities Would Have Let Hackers Take Over the Hoverboard

The self-balancing scooter isn't quite so steady when hackers take charge.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/segway-minipro-hack

Q2 Exchange updates are a little thinner than last time, though no less important

While most of us have been spending time at the beach, or perhaps at the lake, this summer, the Exchange Team has been hard at work on the latest round of Cumulative Updates for Exchange.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/K55g1EChieI/

Mini Mods: Etching Tempered Glass

Got a tempered glass panel? Personalise it with this easy mod!

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/b8xn0-3XKpk/

MSI X299 SLI Plus Review

We take a look at MSI's £250 X299 motherboard - does it have enough features for your cash?

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/6HxnVa6JxXw/

BenQ announces DyAc-driven Zowie XL2546 240Hz monitor

Ticks a feature missing from the XL2540.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/0vh4nmHkhuE/

Windows 10 users warned of Clover Trail incompatibility

No patch yet available.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/uWb-Qua0q5k/

Atari releases Ataribox console renders

Quiet on specifications, though.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/0aChokjJa1w/

'Devil's Ivy' Vulnerability Could Afflict Millions of Internet-Connected Cameras and Card Readers

An obscure bug in 34 companies' physical secure gadgets could leave them open to hackers.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/devils-ivy-iot-vulnerability

Myspace Security Flaw Let Anyone Take Over Any Account Just By Knowing Their Birthday

If you know someone's date of birth, you can crack their Myspace account.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/myspace-security-account-takeover

Twitter Will Never Ban Donald Trump

If Twitter were going to ban Trump, they would have done it by now.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-ban-donald-trump

IBM Z's 'Pervasive Encryption' Wants to Stop Data Breaches in Their Tracks

The new IBM Z mainframe uses "pervasive encryption" to stop data breaches in their tracks.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/ibm-z-mainframe-encryption

An Amazon Echo Can't Call the Police—But Maybe It Should

Though coming from a connected home assistant, there may be such a thing as too much help.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/alexa-call-police-privacy

Verizon and WWE Data Exposures Come Down to Human Error

What's behind the recent spat of database vulnerabilities? Good ol' fashioned human error.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-s3-data-exposure

Security News This Week: White House Exposes the Info of Privacy-Concerned Voters

The White House exposes voter info, Trump Jr. met with an alleged Russian hacker, and more security news this week.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/white-house-exposes-private-voter-info

Sennheiser GSP 350 Review

£100 nets you this virtual surround headset - can it stand out from the crowd?

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/QhLR4vYBv98/

Game On - Balancing Beasts

Sensible Object launched their second Kickstarter round for an expansion to their meld of digital and physical gaming - 'Beasts of Balance' - on the 11th of July. Adam went to the Makerversity at Somerset House to meet two of the founders of the company, George and Tim, and got them to play through a round with him.

from SweetTech http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p058zmk4

The End Is Nigh Review

The End Is Nigh is a clever spin on Super Meat Boy's ultra-challenging platforming.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/k8u7Dc5VWBA/

MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Lightning Z Review

How many features can one graphics card have? Turns out: a lot.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/kzT2qrNmx80/

Asus partners with Fuze for Tinker Board workstations

Considerable premium over the Raspberry Pi versions.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/oRqBWXcbl34/

Microsoft Research launches Path Guide indoor navigation app

'Still has rough edges,' warn its creators.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/-Y0qaz7Nhm4/

Oculus VR announces permanent Rift bundle price drop

£499 after the current offer ends.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/mziMkbe3iv0/

Oxo's Coffee Grinder and Brewer Make a Damn Good Cup

We look at a coffee grinder and a brewer that double down on coffee science.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/oxos-coffee-grinder-and-brewer-make-a-damn-good-cup

Rants and Races: In Praise of the Humble Stick Pen

Stick pens are not elegant, effortless writing utensils. But like so many of life's best things, it's their very badness that makes them great.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/the-bic-stops-here-in-praise-of-the-humble-stick-pen

Stromer ST1 X Review: This $5,000 Swiss Monster of an E-Bike Is Worth Every Euro

We take Stromer's new e-bike for a gravel-spewing, torque-laden spin.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/review-stromer-st1-x

Roccat Leadr Review

The Roccat Leadr promises to give you 'wireless without compromise' and a 'next-gen button layout', but is it any good? We find out.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/dCtnUmmJPW8/

Microsoft adds Windows Server to Insider programme

Test changes before they're live.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/55jJs5mI88M/

Vertu's UK manufacturing arm enters liquidation

200 jobs lost.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/vZqewce_8Tk/

Overclockers UK launches sub-£1,000 VR PC, Oculus Rift bundle

Cuts a few corners, though.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/b-mRujB0H4E/

Battle Brothers: A Strategy Game Well Worth Your Time

Jake reveals one of the best games that slipped through the radar in 2017.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bit-tech/modding/~3/KRioL_L_yCo/

Did Trump's Data Team Help Russian Hackers? Facebook Might Have the Answer

The congressional investigation turns its attention to the digital team that helped Trump win.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/trump-russia-data-parscale-facebook

The AlphaBay Takedown Sends Dark Web Markets Reeling

But law enforcement's raid on AlphaBay won't end the darknet's vibrant drug trade.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/alphabay-takedown-dark-web-chaos

Donald Trump, Border Walls, and Flying Bags of Heroin

Nope, sorry, a see-through border wall doesn't protect against tossed heroin.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/trump-bags-of-heroin

Election Security Is a Surprisingly Controversial Issue

One would think that keeping elections safe would be an issue everyone backed. It's not that simple.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/election-security-critical-infrastructure

Russia Could Easily Spread Fake News Without Team Trump's Help

You don't need to be a campaign insider to narrowly target American voters with disinformation online.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/russia-trump-targeting-fake-news

Uber's New Tool Lets Its Staff Know *Less* About You

The controversial ride-sharing service is making a push for "differential privacy," a method that masks users' individual data.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/uber-privacy-elastic-sensitivity

Your Guide to Russia’s Infrastructure Hacking Teams

Which of Russia's hacking groups is targeting American energy utilities?

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/russian-hacking-teams-infrastructure

Amazon Echo Tips and Tricks

How to get the most out of your Amazon Echo Dot.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-amazon-echo-dot

Buying Guide: All The Gear You Need For Trail Running

Here's everything you need to rouse yourself from that pavement-pounding stupor.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/trail-running-buying-guide

Lenovo X1 Yoga Gen 2 Review: This Bendy 2-in-1 laptop gets an upgrade

We review Lenovo's hybrid 2-in-1 laptop, the second generation of the X1 Yoga.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/review-lenovo-x1-yoga-gen-2

Gadget Lab Podcast: On Vacation With My AI

This week, the hosts explore the somewhat useful, frequently frustrating world of travel apps.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/on-vacation-with-my-ai

Hestan Cue Review: A High-Tech Burner and Pan Combo That Practically Cooks for You

The Hestan Cue guides you through recipes step-by-step, setting your pan to exactly the right temperature.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/07/review-hestan-cue

When your inbox has a surprise and it’s called ransomware

When your inbox has a surprise and it’s called malware, there are several steps you can take to help protect yourself, and minimize the potential damage. Here’s what you need to know.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/3Z9dUMLTfEU/

AMD Ryzen Laptop Preview: Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC Benchmarked

Featuring the Ryzen 5 1600 and RX 580 4GB

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Mini Mods: Making Simple Cable Clamps

Keep your messy wires in check with this simple mod!

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