Tesla Motors showed off their battery pack-swapping process earlier this week to show how recharging an electric vehicle could take less time than filling a gas tank. Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla Motors, put the process to the test against what he claimed was the fastest pump in LA. … [Read more...] about Tesla’s 90 Second Battery Swap (video)
AMD’s Console Revival
Computer chipmaking company AMD has been hurting recently, but it’s about to dig itself out of poverty and well into riches. Regardless of who ends up on top during this next generation of console gaming, AMD is going to make out like a bandit. All three systems, Xbox One, PS4, and even Wii U, make … [Read more...] about AMD’s Console Revival
Instagram Video to Kill Vine?
Everyone staying in the technological “know” has probably at least heard of Vine by now. It’s a little app that allows you to easily take 6 second videos and share them with people via Twitter. That app has started gaining a lot of popularity, with the biggest user complaint being that 6 seconds … [Read more...] about Instagram Video to Kill Vine?
Kickstarter Bans Seduction Guides
Kickstarter is a great tool for anyone looking to fund just about any project imaginable, but there are decency rules to follow. One user, who posted a project for a “guide to getting awesome with woman”, seems to have crossed the decency line. The project, which shattered its $2000 goal by more … [Read more...] about Kickstarter Bans Seduction Guides
Jay-Z’s Samsung Deal won’t appear on the Billboard
In case you were unaware, rapper Jay-Z made a deal with Samsung to give away a copy of his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail ahead of the record’s official release date to the first million people who download the free app onto a Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II, or Galaxy S4. While Jay-Z did get paid by … [Read more...] about Jay-Z’s Samsung Deal won’t appear on the Billboard
The GEAK Smartwatch
Let’s face it, if you didn’t know what a smartphone was, you probably wouldn’t be on this site right now. We all know what a smartphone is, but have you ever heard of a smartwatch? I’m not talking about a GPS watch. I’m talking about a watch that can do pretty much everything your smartphone can do, … [Read more...] about The GEAK Smartwatch
Banks Fight Back with Quantum Dawn 2
Cyber-theft is becoming an ever real and dangerous concern for banks around the world. We recently reported on a cyber heist conducted by a ring of hackers all across the globe that walked away with millions. To help prepare for potential cyber attacks, banks are turning to a simulation program … [Read more...] about Banks Fight Back with Quantum Dawn 2
iPhone users get Microsoft Office
The iPhone has a ton of apps, but it never had Microsoft Office until now. Prior to today’s news, Microsoft Office was only officially available for Windows phone users, but now it’ll be available for free on the iPhone! The app is called Office Mobile, but there’s a catch. Only Office 365 … [Read more...] about iPhone users get Microsoft Office
Virtual Reality Gaming Coming Soon?
When I thought of the future as a kid, I had two things in mind: hoverboards and virtual reality gaming. As 2015 draws ever closer, I’ve yet to see hoverboards on the horizon, but virtual reality gaming could be right around the corner. Oculus, the virtual reality company behind the Oculus Rift … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality Gaming Coming Soon?
Alien Contact via GIF?
NASA, and various other space-based associations, have tried sending all kinds of things through space in order to communicate with alien life – one of the most recent examples being the Beetles’ “Across the Universe” track that was sent in 2008. This year, a project called Lone Signal will attempt … [Read more...] about Alien Contact via GIF?
Netflix Makes Deal with Dreamworks
Netflix has made a groundbreaking deal with Dreamworks to bring more than 300 hours of Dreamworks Animation original programming to its platform. This extensive agreement grants Netflix the rights to create and develop children's shows based on popular Dreamworks movies, as well as the ability to … [Read more...] about Netflix Makes Deal with Dreamworks
Ford to take a Technological Step Back
I’m not a fan of Ford vehicles. Never have owned one, probably never will, but the company does do a lot to try to push vehicles into the future. Ford’s SYNC and MyFord Touch, two systems that take traditional knobs and buttons out of vehicles in favor of touch-screens and voice activated commands, … [Read more...] about Ford to take a Technological Step Back
