Articles by J.E. Reich
HBO Now January 2016: Movies And TV Shows Being Added And Leaving This Month
'Mad Max: Fury Road' has now officially made its HBO streaming service premiere — just in time for one of the coldest months of the year, giving many the perfect excuse to stay in for a night of movie- and show-binging instead of venturing out into the next given polar vortex.
Fossil Says It Will Release 100 Wearables Over The Next Year
The success of clothier Fossil Group's smartband brands over the past year has kickstarted a smartwatch renaissance for the company, resulting in plans for it to introduce over 100 different smartband styles within the upcoming year.
Toshiba Is Officially Selling The Windows 10 DynaPad With Hopes Of Reinventing The Tablet
Toshiba has officially begun selling the dynaPad, its thinnest tablet (read: thinnest 12-inch Windows tablet) yet. The company announced sales at CES in Las Vegas this week, kicking off the shipping period after a months-long wait.
This Wearable Keeps Cyclists On The Road And Out Of Traffic
Garmin has released a sleek, visor wrap-like headset that keeps bicyclists updated on their riding stats. it also can alert them of potential dangers on the road, like approaching traffic, if paired with a rearview radar system.
The 1,000-Horsepower Faraday Future Concept Car Goes Beyond Full Throttle
It looks like the automotive standout of CES 2016 in Las Vegas so far is faster than the fastest electric car on record. It's a dead ringer for the Batmobile to boot, running on 1,000-horsepower for a zero to 60 acceleration in under three seconds.
Here's A City-Dwelling Electric Scooter Hooked Up To AT&T's IoT System
Created by Mahindra GenZen in collaboration with AT&T, the Vespa-like urban commuting vehicle hooks up to the Internet of Things (IoT), letting the scooter exchange data with AT&T products like Global SIM and the AT&T Control Center.
The iLuv Smartshaker Will Wake You Up In The Morning By Shaking Your Pillow
If your run-of-the-mill alarm clock can't bring you out of your cocoon-like sleep state in the morning, consider the iLuv Smartshaker 2, a device that can literally shake chronic sleep-ins awake with a smartphone extension and Bluetooth connection.
US Government Will Sue Volkswagen For Violating EPA's Clean Air Act
It looks like car manufacturer Volkswagen didn't get memos on the Clean Air Act's standards and regulations - so much so that the U.S. government intends to sue the company for emission violations.
Wi-Fi HaLow, All-New Type Of Wi-Fi For Smart Homes, Debuts At CES
CES 2016 saw the unveiling of a brand new type of Wi-Fi that is aimed and helping users to make their homes smart.
New 'Batman v Superman' Action Figurine Might Reveal A Big Spoiler For Lex Luthor
Mattel's newest figurine set for Zack Snyder's upcoming 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' might be worth more than a thousand spoilers - or at least one major teaser of the movie plot.
Graphic Novelist Gene Yang Is Announced As The Ambassador For Young People's Literature
Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, a two-time National Book Award nominee, has been named the latest ambassador for Young People's Literature, marking the first time a comic book creator has assumed the role.
Oculus Rift Preordering To Begin On Jan. 6
It's finally arrived ... well, almost. Oculus announced on its blog that preordering for the highly anticipated Oculus Rift will begin at 11 a.m. EST on Jan. 6 - despite no verified shipping or release date.
Durable And Swappable MakerBot Printer Head Comes With A Longer Life Expectancy
MakerBot has revealed a printer head that the company promises will streamline the process of manufacturing three-dimensional models and parts, all the while lengthening the period between printer head replacements.
The 'Attack On Titan' Video Game Will Feature 10 Playable Characters
Koei Tecmo's 'Attack on Titan' game will have 10 familiar, playable characters available to navigate the the savage world of titan armies.
Scientists Think This Dangerous Snake Is Completely Scentless
The serpent's lack of scent serves as an IRL invisibility cloak, making potential prey unaware of its presence.
The British Library Digitizes George III's Entire 50,000 Map Collection
The King George III Topographical Collection features over 2,500 watercolors, prints and sketches, as well as roughly 50,000 cartographical wonders.
BlackBerry Will Keep Up Operations In Pakistan
BlackBerry has decided that, in spite of what was stated in reports in November, it will continue to operate in Pakistan.
President Obama Makes A Cameo On Jerry Seinfeld's 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee'
Obama's latest TV cameo features the POTUS riding around in a 1963 Corvette on Jerry Seinfeld's popular Crackle Web series.
How The Ninja Lanternshark Got Its Name
How did this shark, whose name led to its discovery going viral on the Internet within days, get its unusual moniker in the first place?
Watch A Worm Brain Light Up With Help From A Brain Activity Tracker
Scientists have given a new meaning to the term 'glow worm.' Princeton researchers released a video of the neural activity in the brains of nematode worms.
The Starship Enterprise Is Coming To A Postage Stamp Near You
The U.S. Postal Office has given us a treat to ring in the New Year: postage stamps that will commemorate the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise.
Washington, DC Expands Its 'No Drone Zone' By 30 Miles
The Federal Flight Administration announced on Dec. 25 an expansion of its 'no drone zone' by about 30 miles, all within the metropolitan sector.
Congress Wants NASA To Begin Building A Deep Space Habitat
Congress has now called for the space agency to begin working on a deep space habitat in conjunction with plans to launch a mission to Mars within the next few decades.
Rob Thomas Will Have A 'Veronica Mars' Reunion On 'iZombie'
'Veronica Mars' alum Kristen Bell will drop in for an episode of 'iZombie', binding both of creator Rob Thomas' shows to the same universe, much to the delight of fans.
These Magnetized Shoes Let You Feel Like You're Walking On The Moon
A pair of magnetized shoes can help you to enjoy the same experience you would if you were walking on the moon — right here on Earth.
Watch This Gas-Powered Lightsaber Cut Jar-Jar Binks To Shreds
Designed by YouTube creative producer Allen Pan, this gas-powered lightsaber not only lights cigarettes and blasts apart balloon versions of Stormtroopers, it decimates everyone's least-favorite alien in the 'Star Wars' universe, Jar-Jar Binks.
Microsoft Marketing Chief Admits Its Phones Aren't Up To Snuff
In an interview on Twit's Windows Weekly show, Microsoft's Chief Marketing Officer Chris Capossela made some startling admissions about a corner of the market the tech company has been flailing with: smartphones.
The Batcave And More Get A Major Overhaul In Upcoming 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn Of Justice'
Hollywood's new Batman and Alfred confirmed in an interview that the Batcave won't be the only thing getting a makeover in Zack Snyder's upcoming 'Batman v Superman.'
Experience Shooting Out Of A Cannon At A Safe Distance With A GoPro
The GoPro Cannonball might give you enough second-hand thrills for a lifetime, letting users experience what it's like to be shot out of a cannon.
Stacked Wireless Charger Lets Users Stack Multiple Batteries For A Simultaneous Charge
The wall plug rendition of the Stacked battery pack offers a unique benefit: the ability to charge multiple batteries at the same time by stacking them laterally onto the (plugless) port, all wire-free.
