Articles by Alex Saltarin
MakerBot's 3 new Replicator series 3D printers good for both home and office
MakerBot has unveiled three new 3D printers at the 2014 International CES. The new models come with a host of new features such as wireless connectivity, a built-in camera and compatibility with MakerBot's new tablet app.
Nvidia brings console-class graphics to mobile with Tegra K1
Nvidia has announced a revolutionary 196 core chip called the Tegra K1. The new chip may finally bridge the gap between mobile and console-based gaming in terms of graphics processing power.
Intel Edison PC may be smaller than an SD card but it packs a punch
Intel has unveiled a tiny computer the size of an SD card. The diminutive yet powerful Intel Edison was designed with wearable computing in mind but promises a host of other possible applications.
LinkedIn sues to stop hackers from stealing profiles, catches Amazon in crosshair
LinkedIn has filed a lawsuit against unknown "John Does" responsible for scrapping data from its servers as well as creating thousands of fake LinkedIn profiles.
Prehistoric shark nursery discovered in Illinois sheds light on breeding habits of early predators
A new paper has shed light on a prehistoric shark nursery. According to recent findings, fossils found in Mazon Creek all belonged to a single species that used the site as a nursery for laying eggs.
NSA-scandal hit RSA sees speakers boycotting its conference
A number of speakers at the RSA Conference have announced that they will be boycotting the event. The boycotts will serve as protest against a supposed $10 million deal between RSA Security and the National Security Agency (NSA).
Fossil of T. Rex cousin discovered in Saudi Arabia
A Swedish team of researchers has unearthed fossils for the first time in Saudi Arabia. Bones and teeth from both carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs were found in the North Western part of the county.
Martian smartwatches are really smart - they obey voice commands
Martian has unveiled the Martian Notifier smartwatch, which can process voice commands for simple actions, at CES 2014.
Lenovo Horizon 2 tabletop computer is slimmer, lighter and supports NFC
Lenovo has unveiled a slimmer and lighter Horizon 2 tabletop, multimode all-in-one computer that runs on Windows 8.1 and comes with NFC connectivity and Lenovo's Aura interface.
Sony dives deeper with Xperia Z1S launch at CES 2014
Sony has unveiled the Xperia Z1S at the CES 2014 in Las Vegas. The successor to the waterproof smartphone the Xperia Z1 is bigger and badder.
LG 105-inch curved UHD TV debuts at CES 2014 but it's not alone (Photos)
LG is showcasing a giant 105-inch curved UHD TV at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas. The company has also unveiled a number of smaller UHD TVs ranging from 65-inches and up.
Living nightmare: Dead baby Olivia's parents say they heard shocking sound of forceps crushing skull
Baby Olivia Marie Coats died after a doctor allegedly crushed the infant's skull by using forceps to aid in a difficult childbirth. The baby's family is now pushing to ban the use of forceps in all child birth procedures.
Roku TV unveiled, boasts of over 1,000 apps (Photos)
Roku has announced the launch of Roku TV, a new type of smart TV technology to be applied to a new generation of smart TVs in partnership with Hisense and TCL.
Boeing top secret space plane X-37B makes Kennedy Space Center its new home
Boeing is moving the secretive X-37B project to a new home at the Kennedy Space Center. The experimental aircraft is still on its third test flight but will be housed in the OPF-1 once it is recovered after the test ends.
Vine comes to Web with video feed and TV mode
The popular app Vine now offers its features in a web-friendly format. Users can now access their accounts using a standard web browser.
3D printed gun pioneer bets big on bitcoin
The inventor of the 3D printed gun, Cody Wilson, is now attempting to increase the anonymity of Bitcoin transactions by developing a program called Dark Wallet.
Foxy Walmart China caught selling tainted donkey meat
Several Walmart outlets in China have been busted for selling "five spice" meat tainted with donkey and fox meat. Suppliers are currently being investigated.
Acer set to show off budget-friendly Android and Windows tablets at the 2014 International CES
Acer has unveiled three new tablets to kick off 2014. The new tablets include two Android devices and one Windows 8.1 device.
Updated Yahoo Sports app for iOS 7 lets you create your own GIFs
The popular Yahoo! Sports apps has just received a slick new upgrade for iOS 7 that comes with a nifty new GIF maker.
Scientists harness power of sound waves to levitate and move objects in air
Scientists from the University of Tokyo have succeeded in creating a rig that can levitate as well as move around small objects in mid-air.
Polaroid makes 4K TV for less than $4k possible
Polaroid will release a sub-thousand dollar 50-inch, 4K resolution TV set. The new model will debut at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas this month.
Off-contract Moto G is $30 cheaper on Verizon prepaid than on Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile will soon offer the Moto G for a mere $129.99 with their no-contract unlimited monthly plan. Sounds good, except for the fact that you can get it for $30 less on Verizon prepaid.
Scientists study how dogs poop and they discovered something amazing
A new study indicates that dogs align themselves to the Earth's magnetic field whenever they relieve themselves.
Gecko-inspired robot is better than Spiderman, may serve as space repairbot one day (Photos)
Scientists have created a robot that can walk on vertical surfaces. The gecko-inspired robot may one day serve onboard spacecraft as maintenance and repair robots.
1914 Antarctica expedition photos found intact in hut
An Antarctic Heritage Trust team has recovered 98-year-old negatives from block of ice in Antarctica. The images where carefully retrieved and processed to reveal scenes from almost a hundred years ago.
Scientists decode honeybee sex determination system
Scientists from the Arizona State University finally cracked the mystery of how the sex determination mechanism of honeybees evolved.
TorrentFreak outs list of most pirated movie and TV show
Hit HBO show Game of Thrones tops list of most illegally downloaded shows of 2013. On the other hand, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey tops the list of illegally downloaded movies.
NASA isn't dancing to Beyonce's Challenger tunes
NASA speaks out against Beyonce's use of an audio clip from the doomed Challenger mission in a track of her new album.
Moto X price cut will give it wings
Motorola has announced new price cut for the Moto X. Off-contract, Moto X handsets are now available for $399.
Smartwatch sales seen jumping 500 percent in 2014
Many experts agree that the smartwatch industry can expect to see a growth on around 500 percent in the coming years. Companies like Google, Apple, Sony and Microsoft are all scrambling to get on the smartwatch bandwagon.
