Articles by J.E. Reich
Japan's Akatsuki Orbiter Sends Images Of Venus Back To Earth
After a failed mission in 2010 and a series of recovery maneuvers, the Japanese Venus Climate Orbiter Akatsuki finally completed its objective, sending back captivating pictures of the second planet from the sun.
Google Competitor And Startup Clarifai Uses Google's Money To Release First Consumer App
Founded by ex-Google employees, AI startup Clarifai has released its first consumer app — and is using Google's money to do it.
Virtual Assistant Cortana Is Officially Available For iOS And Android
After a period of beta testing, Microsoft's answer to Siri is now available for download via the App Store and Google Play.
Trump/Darth Vader Mashup Turns The GOP Hopeful Into The Greatest Villain In The Galaxy
A 'Star Wars'-style mashup turns GOP hopeful Donald Trump into the greatest villan the Imperial Empire has to offer.
Patty Finds Out Barry's Secret In 'The Flash' Midseason Premiere Promo
In the promo for the midseason premiere of 'The Flash', it looks like secrets will be revealed and truths will finally be told -- unless Zoom gets in the way.
This Automatic Film Processor Doesn't Need A Darkroom
A German photographer has designed an automatic film processor that can produce B&W and color photos with the push of a button — and without a cumbersome darkroom.
Celebrated Author Margaret Atwood To Pen Graphic Novel For Dark Horse Comics
The publisher Dark Horse Comics has announced that it will release an upcoming graphic novel written by award-winning author Margaret Atwood and illustrated by comics artist Johnnie Christmas.
Researchers Mix And Mash Celebrity Expressions With Facial Reconstruction Software
Software designed by researchers at the University of Washington lets users apply the mannerisms of one person onto the face of another — all with the help of images gleaned from the Internet.
Study Finds That Chemical In E-Cigarettes Can Cause Respiratory Diseases like Popcorn Lung
In a report published by the United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, scientists report that the chemical diacetyl, which is present in most candy-flavored vape flavors, can cause a number of respiratory complications, among them a lethal disease nicknamed 'Popcorn Lung.'
Former US Secret Service Agent Jailed For Bitcoin Theft
Former Secret Service agent Shaun Bridges has been sentenced to almost six years for stealing over $820,000 in the digital currency bitcoin during an investigation.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Urges Everyone To 'Just Say Hi' To People Living With Disabilities
Moral compass and Apple CEO Tim Cook teamed up with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (and Siri) for a PSA this holiday season.
Jeff Bezos Wants To Send Donald Trump To Space
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump are in the latest big Twitter feud, with Bezos throwing shade by suggesting that Trump take a trip to space in the Blue Origin rocket - and stay there.
Retro Teasers For 'Sherlock' Victorian-Era Special Are A Delightful Throwback
'Frienship, Adventure, Murder!' In the vein of the Rathbone and Bruce 'Sherlock' movies released in the 1930s and the 1940s, the BBC has released some fittingly retro teaser posters for their upcoming New Years 'Sherlock' special, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
First PlayStation VR Title Lets Players Reenact Menial Jobs They Already Have
One of PlayStation's first confirmed VR titles will be a game that lets users reenact jobs that they used to have — or already have — in real life.
Brian Michael Bendis And David Marquez To Helm Marvel's 'Civil War' Sequel
After months of teasers from the comic publisher, Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez, along with colorist Justin Ponsor, will be the force behind Marvel's 'Civil War II.'
Scientists Figure Out Why Knuckles Crack
Scientists have finally figured out one of the major mysteries of the human body: why knuckles crack.
Laser-Induced Graphene Might Make The Battery Obsolete
Laser-induced graphene-made supercapacitors might one day replace battery power as we know it. In case you're not familiar with the wunderkind of organic matter, graphene is technically a thin layer of pure carbon chock-full of carbon atoms latticed together in a hexagonal patchwork; but the organic material is also low-cost to produce, 207 times stronger than steel, while being the thinnest compound known to mankind and one of the best electrical conductors around to boot.
Dropbox Is Shutting Down Its Mailbox And Carousel Apps
Dropbox will cease operations on its standalone app Carousel and its email app Mailbox early next year.
Scientists Can 3D-Print Blood Vessels That Feel And Work Like The Real Thing
A team of researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have used a bioprinter to produce blood vessels that look and feel like the real thing and might be the key to one day creating man-made organs viable for surgical transplants.
Study Finds That 70 Percent Of Web Traffic Is Due To Video Streaming
Netflix is the go-to service for video streaming, according to the Global Internet Phenomena report released by Sandvine, while Facebook reigns as the preferred choice for streaming audio or video on a social media platform.
Fan Sneaks Backstage With Help From Wikipedia Entry
A fan of the electronic music duo Peking Duk found an ingenious way to sneak backstage — by adding his name to its Wikipedia entry as a family member of one of the bandmates.
'Rashomon' Actor Turned Down Chance To Play Obi-Wan And Darth Vader
Toshiro Mifune, the actor best known for appearing in 'Rashomon,' had an opportunity to portray either Darth Vader or Obi-Wan Kenobe in 'Star Wars,' but he turned the offer down.
Twitter Has Filed Paperwork To Trademark The Term 'Subtweet'
Twitter has filed a trademark for the term 'subtweet' and the variation 'sub tweet.'
Play 8-Bit Games Like 'Super Mario Bros.' On A 360-Degree Projected Screen
Crank up your multiplayer experience with Disney's new 360-degree projection for 8-bit games like 'Super Mario Bros.'
Sony Acquires Toshiba Facilities For Camera Sensors, Wiping Away Competition
Toshiba's sensor-making facility will be the official property of Sony on March 31. Sony has officially announced its purchase of a semiconductor fabrication facility in Oita City, Japan, from the Toshiba Corp.
Trailer For Cult 'Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn' Premieres
The trailer for the follow-up to the 1994 'Shaq-Fu' video game premiered at the Game Awards on Dec. 3.
'Metal Gear Solid V's Hideo Kojima Barred From Video Game Awards
Hideo Kojima was banned from attending Dec. 3's Game Awards, which host Geoff Keighley alluded was due to a contract kerfuffle with Konami.
Brooklyn Theater Group Mashes Up 'The Phantom Menace' And The Musical 'Annie'
'The Phantom Menace' meets 'Annie' in a musical/sci-fi mashup created by a theater group based in Brooklyn.
Facebook Will Let Users Purchase Tickets Directly Through Event Pages
Facebook has begun to sell tickets directly through its event pages in the Bay Area. It looks like Facebook is cutting out the middleman — or rather, cutting out the step of opening another tab on your smartphone or laptop — by introducing a new feature that lets users purchase tickets to events directly through the social media site.
Mark Hamill Returns To 'The Flash' In New Episode Promo For The Midseason Finale
Mark Hamill returns to 'The Flash' as the Trickster for the series' midseason finale.
