Articles by J.E. Reich
Recognition Software Could Let Smartwatches Enable Context-Aware Apps
Carnegie Mellon University and Disney Research have developed software that could let smartwatches become even smarter by using the electrical conductivity of the human body to help sense what the wearer is doing, providing context for the everyday use of the wearable.
Roli's Equator App Is The First Music Synthesizer For 3D Touch
The U.K. startup Roli has released what it says is the first music software synthesizer specifically designed to work with 3D Touch, Apple's iOS 9 interface update.
Samsung Will Give You Free Swag If You Buy A Galaxy Phone
Samsung is giving customers around $350 in free stuff if they buy a phone from its Galaxy line - just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Jellyfish Suction Might Be The Key To Designing Speedier Submarines
For decades, scientists have thought that jellyfish move through water by pushing against it. But now, a team of researchers at Stanford have discovered that jellyfish suck in water to propel themselves through the depths of the ocean - and their movements might be the key to engineering speedier underwater craft.
Elephants Use Their Trunks To 'Leaf-Blow' Unreachable Food
Researchers in Japan hid food in an enclosed area and observed how two Asian elephants went about finding their snacks, in what proved to be not only an ultimate scavenger hunt, but a key to figuring out other ways that pachyderms use their trunks.
The 'Warcraft' Film Trailer Pits The Alliance Against The Horde On The Big Screen
The first full trailer for Universal Pictures' adaptation of the popular RPG 'World of Warcraft' has finally made its world premiere.
Doctors Use 'Gene Editing' For The First Time To Treat Drug-Resistant Leukemia
Doctors in London have used a gene-editing treatment for the first time on an infant with drug-resistant cancer - with successful results.
Guards Are Battling Contraband-Smuggling Drones At US Prisons
The prison-industrial complex is plagued with a litany of problems - and the most recent is contraband-smuggling drones, sneaking everything from weaponry to drugs into the prison system.
Jetpack-Flying Stuntmen Race A Jumbo Jet Over Dubai
Aviation enthusiasts Yves Rossy and Vincent Reffet take to the skies in an airborne spectacle above the city of Dubai: racing alongside the largest jumbo jet in the world, all while wearing jetpacks.
NYC Artist Creates 'Star Wars' Stormtrooper Helmets For Wild Animals
A New York City-based artist has created his own line of stormtrooper helmets — but these customized sets of intergalactic armor for your cranium aren't for your average elite foot soldier.
A Google Engineer Is Warning Consumers About Dangerous USB Cables With Amazon Reviews
A Google engineer named Brandon Leung has taken to Amazon to warn potential buyers about USB Type-C cables that can do some serious damage to their devices.
David Lloyd On 'V For Vendetta' And The Guy Fawkes Mask's Legacy
In honor of Guy Fawkes, one of Britain's most notorious domestic terrorists, and the inspiration behind Alan Moore and David Lloyd's seminal graphic novel 'V for Vendetta', David Lloyd spoke to Tech Times on the 410th anniversary of Fawkes' ill-fated plot about how the famed recusant inspired Lloyd's iconic Guy Fawkes mask, which has become one of the most recognizable images of protest in the 21st century.
HTC's Ad For Its New Android Kicks Competitor Apple ... By Kicking Actual Apples
HTC's new parkour-infused commercial tells viewers to be different - by buying its One A9 Android Marshmallow instead of the same old iPhone, of course. To get the point across, HTC takes it one step further: parodying a famous '1984'-themed Apple commercial, its ad also features someone kicking an actual bowl of apples, showing no love for its iPhone-producing competitor.
Sugar Molecules Could Make Chemo Safer For Cancer Patients
A complex sugar molecule and a protein derived from malaria might be the key to curing cancer by targeting malignant tumors while saving healthy cells.
CBS To Add TV Zombie Thriller 'Dead Mann Walking' To Its Lineup
Based on a 2011 novel of the same name, 'Dead Mann Walking' is CBS' first foray into the zombie television genre — and seems to be taking cues from more original programming featuring the undead.
Liv Gambles With Major's Life On 'Max Wager,' Promo For Upcoming 'iZombie' Episode
In the 'iZombie' promo for season 2's sixth episode, 'Max Rager,' Liv eats the brains of a recently deceased gambler, and her betting mood might make her take more risks than she usually would - including with Major's life.
Steve Jobs Contemplated An Apple Car In 2008
According to iPod co-creator Tony Fadell, he and Steve Jobs threw around the idea of one day building an Apple car, pointing out that 'phones and cars aren't that different.'
Constantine Returns In This Clip From Upcoming 'Arrow' Episode 'Haunted'
John Constantine is finally making his post-NBC series cancellation comeback on tonight's episode of the CW's 'Arrow.'
NPR's Ultimate Guide Earbud.fm Gives You The Best Podcasts Around
NPR's Arts, Books and Culture Desk has released Earbud.fm, the ultimate guide to the best podcasts out there now — all suggested by NPR listeners and readers.
RiffTrax Is Releasing Episodes of Cult Favorite 'Mystery Science Theater 3000'
As a part of their new #MST3KMonday campaign, the website RiffTrax.com is releasing archived episodes of the cult classic 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' every week.
'Star Wars' Cast Wants To Screen 'The Force Awakens' Early For A Terminally Ill Fan
Life-long superfan Daniel Fleetwood has one wish: to see 'The Force Awakens' before he dies of a rare form of cancer. Now, it looks like 'Star Wars' cast members Mark Hamill, Jon Boyega and Peter Mayhew are joining in his plea to J.J. Abrams to screen the movie early for the terminally ill man.
The Rufus Cuff Is A Wearable Tablet Straight Out Of Science Fiction
The Rufus Cuff might look like a piece of sci-fi retro-tech, but the wearable 3.2-inch tablet for your wrist wants to be the smart device that makes the smartphone obsolete.
MakerBot's 3.8 Desktop Update Makes 3D Printing 30 Percent Faster
MakerBot's new desktop update includes a brand-new diamond-shaped infill pattern developed by the company, which makes its printers 30 percent faster than its older software.
Every 'Peanuts' Comic Ever Is Now Available On ComiXology
In light of the Nov. 6 release of the 'Peanuts Movie,' based on the beloved Charlie Brown comic strips by Charles M. Schulz, comiXology has added the entire catalog of 'Peanuts' strips, collected in 30 volumes, all available for download.
Storms Of Molten Metal Reign On Starless Planet Eight Times The Size Of Jupiter
A gargantuan planet whose climate resembles that of the Great Red Spot on our solar system's biggest planet might have the nastiest weather conditions known to scientists — including molten metal storms — and it could be the first step to figuring out how exo-weather patterns work in our universe.
Larry Lessig Drops Out Of Presidential Race, Says 'Democrats Have Changed The Rules'
Lawrence Lessig, Harvard proessor and founder of Creative Commons, has dropped out of the presidential race, citing a takedown led by the DNC.
DJI's Embedded Computer Can Take To The Skies Via Drone
Developer and manufacturer DJI's new embedded computer, the Manifold, not only touts itself as one of the top multi-purpose motherboards around, but can take to the skies via drone while simultaneously collecting and analyzing data.
A 'Star Trek' TV Reboot Is In The Works For CBS' Video Streaming Service
After years of rejected ideas and false starts, 'Star Trek' is finally getting the small screen reboot fans have been waiting for.
AMC's 'Preacher' Trailer Gives Us Our First Look At The Cult Comic Come To Life
The first trailer for AMC's 'Preacher' made its debut during last night's episode of 'The Walking Dead.' Take a look at the classic Vertigo comic book come to life.
Watch Snoopy Dance Across Your Selfies With Snapchat Lens
For 24 hours, you can watch Snoopy and Woodstock do a happy dance across your Snapchat seflies with the app's latest animated lens.
