Articles by Eric Brackett
AMD To Launch New Ryzen Processors Including Threadripper And 'Raven Ridge' Mobile Chips
AMD's monster of a processor, code-named Threadripper, will feature 16 cores and 32 threads. Additionally, the company has unveiled its new line of mobile processors known as Raven Ridge.
Google Announces Standalone Virtual Reality Headset
At Google I/O the company announced its latest innovation in virtual reality. The company's standalone Daydream headsets will free users from their smartphones.
Netflix Announces New Original Series Based On 'The Witcher'
A series of dark fantasy novels, 'The Witcher' has spawned a hit video game franchise. Now, Netflix is looking to create its next Original series based on the literary work.
Researchers Reveal Just How Powerful The Tyrannosaurus Rex Bite Really Was
Despite the jokes about its tiny arms, the T. rex - thanks to its massive size - is regarded as the king of the dinosaurs. New research has revealed the creature's bite may have even been more devastating than we once believed.
Amazon's Fire Tablets Offer A Path Forward For The Declining Industry
Tablet sales have been on the decline in recent years, but Amazon's line of Fire tablets are doing well. The reason may be their affordable price point.
Hackers Behind WannaCry Ransomware Announce Monthly Data Dump That Could Include Intel On Nuclear Weapons Programs
The identities of the hackers behind the WannaCry attacks have yet to be revealed, but we do know that a group calling itself Shadow Brokers was responsible for supplying the stolen data. Now that group is offering a monthly data dump that allegedly includes information on nuclear weapon programs.
Get Ready To Rock: 'Pokémon GO' Announces 'Adventure Week' With Chances At Rare Pokémon
Niantic has announced a new 'Pokémon GO' event called Adventure Week. This event will make it easier to level up your Pokémon, buy items cheaper, and have a chance to capture the elusive Aerodactyl.
Trash Isn't Just A Problem For Henderson Island, It's Everywhere
Henderson Island isn't alone in its ocean trash problems - there are many remote locations that have been turned into dumping grounds for waste. Here are just a few.
New Zealand's Penguins Are On The Verge Of Extinction
New Zealand's penguin population is at risk of going extinct within the next few decades. Climate change is a factor, but it's not the sole culprit.
Goodbye, iPad Mini: Apple To Discontinue Tablet Because Of Declining Sales
Reports suggest that after five successful years, Apple is discontinuing the iPad Mini. Read on to find out why.
HTC U11 Boasts The Best Camera Of Its Class
The HTC U11 boasts plenty of unique features. One of the strongest may be its powerful camera, which tops the recent offerings from Google, Samsung, and Apple, according to DxOmark.
How Long Did The Dinosaurs Last After Chicxulub Impact? 'Maybe Months'
What really killed the dinosaurs? It wasn't the asteroid, but the long winter that followed its descent.
A Look At Lidar, The 54-Year Old Technology Fueling Google And Uber's Self-Driving Ambitions
Google and Uber went to court over a half-century-old technology known as lidar. Here's a lowdown on lidar and how it affects the self-driving car industry.
How The Moon Could Propel Humanity To Mars And Beyond
NASA is planning on returning to the moon before making the trip to Mars. Here's how that will affect future space missions including the trip to Mars.
