Articles by J.E. Reich
Samsung Unveils Britecell Camera For Your Low-Light Photo Woes
At a Samsung investor's conference on Nov. 17, the South Korean telecommunications company unveiled its latest Britecell camera, which takes darker photos and makes them lighter - and possibly better.
Apple Pencil Has The Tiniest Logic Board Many Critics Have Ever Seen
Apple's inaugural smart pen, the Apple Pencil, might not exactly have an eraser — but it does have the tiniest logic board many critics have ever seen.
Zano Drone Program Shuts Down Over Delays
The Zano Project, a Kickstarter-backed attempt to launch a line of 'sophisticated nano drones' — which made $3.5 million in donations for its launch — has folded, leaving contributors potentially in the lurch.
Scientists Cure Cancer In Mice With Doses Of Vitamin C
The next breakthrough in cancer research is also a treatment used for the common cold. Scientists at Cornell, Tufts and other institutions have conducted a study in which they successfully killed cancer cells in mice with a supplement that is also used to help cure the common cold: high doses of vitamin C.
Astronauts Grow First Flowers In Space
NASA members aboard the International Space Station are attempting to grow flowers for the first time in space — and it's not just for the sweet smell.
Facebook Introduces New Tool For Fundraising
Facebook has revealed new features and tools specifically designed for nonprofits to help them promote their causes — and in the wake of tragic events in France and Beirut, they might be needed more than ever.
Miles Morales Will Get His Own Mainstream Marvel Series February 2016
Miles Morales is finally joining the main Marvel universe with his first flagship 'Spider-Man' comic, which will be released in February 2016.
This App Lets You Take Selfies With A Drone
The Boston-based tech company Neurala is releasing Dronie Selfie, an app that lets you take pictures of yourself — and turns your drone into an autonomous bot.
This 'Star Wars'-Themed Motorcycle Comes With A Lightsaber
Not only is Ural's limited 'Dark Force' motorcycle line 'fully blacked out to hide you in the shadows' like a Sith lord, but it comes complete with a three-foot expandable lightsaber.
Parrot Unveils A Luxury All-In-One Drone, The Bebop 2
Parrot has unveiled its next drone iteration: the Bebop 2 quadcopter, which is due out on Dec. 18. Parrot has unveiled a self-touted "all-in-one drone": a luxury unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) named the Bebop 2 that, among other things, can post 25 minutes of airborne travel time.
According To Lucasfilm Execs, You Will Never Live To See The Last 'Star Wars' Movie
Studio heads at Lucasfilm Ltd. have more or less made it known that they plan to release a 'Star Wars' film every year — but if that's the case, then there is a distinct possibility that fans will never live to see the end of the series.
This Smart Pen Digitally Archives Your Handwritten Notes
If you prefer handwriting to typing but are afraid of losing your work if you lose your notebook, the Stylograph smart pen, which can digitally upload your scribblings onto your phone, might be the cure for your anxieties.
Scientists Create Liquid With Holes In It To Fight Climate Change
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast and the University of Liverpool have developed a porous liquid meant to one day soak up unwanted carbon molecules — and with any luck, help us curb climate change.
Holographic Japanese Pop Star Announces US And Canada Tour
One of J-Pop's biggest stars has just announced a U.S.- and Canada-based tour — but there's a slightly holographic twist. To some, Hatsune Miku is not considered real in the first place.
NBC's New Comedy-Streaming Service Will Begin Free Beta View In December
NBC's new online-only streaming service will drop on Dec. 3 for a limited free beta preview. Potential subscribers will have to act fast for a limited registration slot when Seeso's beta launches; regular service starts in January.
Reddit Banned In Turkey Over Censorship Controversy
Turkey's version of the FCC, the Turkish Supreme Council for Telecommunications and IT, has banned the popular user-generated news site Reddit over a law that allows it to block sites that have suspected, unsavory content — with no authorization from the courts.
App Feature Lets Everyone Become An Uber Driver
Uber's new 'destinations' app allows users to become an Uber driver for an hour, by letting drivers pick up riders already heading in the same direction. But will the new, equalizing app affect the livelihoods of contracted Uber employees?
Mark Cuban Relinquishes Hold On Hoverboard Patent
Three months after purchasing an exclusive patent for a hoverboard design, billionaire Mark Cuban is backing off — with plans to design his own line and launch an IP of his own.
Tim Cook Apologizes, Inclusion Training After ‘Unacceptable Incident’ In Australian Apple Store
After an incident that involved racial profiling in an Apple Store in Melbourne, company CEO Tim Cook calls for 'training on inclusion and customer engagement.'
Gene Amdahl, Mainframe Computing Pioneer, Passes Away At 92
Visionary entrepreneur Gene Amdahl, the man responsible for the modern design of the mainframe computer, passed away on Nov. 10.
NASA Will Study Carbon Absorption In An Effort To Fight Climate Change
NASA is studying carbon absorption - the 'other half' of the Earth's carbon dioxide problem - to help scientists figure out the amount of carbon dioxide Earth's ecosystems can take in. The effort is also to prevent that rate going beyond the natural tipping point before it's too late.
GoPro Brings Virtual Reality Surfing To Facebook
Facebook has made another 360-degree video update with GoPro's Tahiti Surf VR, accessible on desktop, iOS, and Android.
Someone Drove a Drone Straight Into Seattle's Giant Ferris Wheel
An unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into Seattle's giant Ferris wheel around 4 p.m. on Nov. 11. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is going to have a field day with this one: an unidentified pilot crashed his or her recreational unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) into a Seattle landmark — the Seattle Great Wheel, the largest observation wheel on the West Coast, to be exact — at the city's Central Waterfront district on Nov.
Here Is What A Driverless Car 'Sees' When It's On The Road
A design company wanted to know what a driverless car 'sees' when it's on the road, so it took to the streets of London to find out. What resulted was a stunning visual that uses tech to create a work of art.
iOS Users Can Now View 360-Degree Videos On Facebook With Samsung's Gear VR
360-degree videos have finally come to Facebook for iOS users, along with Samsung's Gear VR compatibility to view them
In-N-Out Burger Sues Startup DoorDash Over Trademark Violation
The popular fast food franchise is suing the startup online delivery service over trademark infringement, misrepresentation and tampering with the quality of their products.
You Can Now Take A Tour Of British Museum With Google Street View
Residents from across the pond can now take a trip to the British Museum — all via Google Street View.
'Star Wars' Meets 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' In This Video Mashup
A mashup of 'Star Wars' and 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' has arrived -- set to the tune of 'The Dayman,' naturally.
Students Recreate The Surface of Mars In A Wisconsin Greenhouse
Just like Matt Damon's character does in 'The Martian,' students at the University of Wisconsin have cultivated crops in a greenhouse filled with soil that recreates the almost impossible growing conditions present on the red planet.
Counterfeit 'Back To The Future' Nikes Are Already For Sale, Power Laces Included
Nike's 'Back to the Future' power lace-ups won't be available for sale until next year, but felons have already produced counterfeit kicks to sell on the sly — complete with retrotech, self-lacing capabilities.
