Articles by J.E. Reich
'Six Degrees Of Francis Bacon' Is A Social Network For The 16th Century
Researchers at Georgetown and Carnegie Mellon have recreated a database that acts like a social network, charting the personal connections between movers and shakers of the 16th century — all with the help of British polymath Sir Francis Bacon.
Jeff Bezos Is Now The Third-Richest Person In America
Jeff Bezos is now the third-richest person in America, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. He beats out Charles and David Koch, and is only bested by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet.
Preorder For BlackBerry's Priv Android Slider Phone Is Now Live
The $699 Priv Android slider phone is now available for preorder on BlackBerry's site, and the device will begin shipping on Nov. 6.
J.K. Rowling Calls Her New West End Play 'The Eighth 'Harry Potter' Story'
J.K. Rowling's new two-part play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', which is set for a 2016 release, is touted as being the eighth installment of her epic series, and will follow Harry and his relationship with his son, Albus.
VHS Vault Invokes Video Nostalgia For Horror Movie Streaming Site
If you grew up during the age of VHS, then Shout Factory's Halloween promo, a subsite called VHS Vault, might be the perfect destination for your holiday flick pick: a '90s-style site that lets you watch old school horror movies as if you had just popped them into your VCR.
Study Shows That Electric Eels Might Use Their Powers To Locate Prey
Most people think that electric eels kill their prey with their powers. Not only do their electrically-charged capabilities act as natural tasers — stunning their food, not killing it — but they also might double as an underwater echolocation tracker, a scientist at Vanderbilt University proposes.
Rob Thomas' 'iZombie' Keeps Giving Fans 'Veronica Mars' Easter Eggs
In the most recently aired episode of 'iZombie', executive producer and creator Rob Thomas dropped a huge Easter egg for his CW predecessor and TV cult classic 'Veronica Mars' — but it's not the only one he's left so far, and it probably won't be the last.
Ukranian Statue Of Vladimir Lenin Gets A Darth Vader Makeover
Sculptor Alexander Milov has taken a statue of the Communist revolutionary in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa and turned him into the infamous Sith Lord - but the reason behind it isn't all just fun and games.
3DR Web Series 'Life After Gravity' Is Shot Entirely By Drone - With Breathtaking Results
3D Robotics has released the dystopian web series 'Life After Gravity' on its YouTube Channel - and the whole thing is shot entirely by 3DR's Solo quadcopter drone.
Airbnb Is Getting Rid Of Snobby Ads In San Francisco
Airbnb's latest string of billboard ads in San Francisco touted the municipal resources, like public libraries and parks, their taxes went to - with passive-aggressive phrasing that offended and riled up the city's denizens.
YouTube Red Makes Video Creators An Offer They Can't Refuse - Literally
YouTube Red has offered a deal to video creators - and if these YouTube partners refuse to take it, their content will be hidden from fans on the site.
Discovery Channel's 'MythBusters' Will End After This Upcoming Season
In an exclusive with Entertainment Weekly, 'MythBusters' hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman confirmed the end of the seven-time Emmy Award-winning program, which has called the Discovery Channel its home for 14 seasons.
Peter Diamandis Says We Can Predict What A Person Will Look Like Based On Their Genome
In a recent discussion with Google Ventures' CEO Bill Maris, entrepreneur and XPrize founder Peter Diamandis claimed that we have the technology to be able to predict what a person will look like based on their genome.
Twitter Users Will Now Be Able To Post Polls On Their Profiles
Twitter has announced it will roll out a two-choice polling service within the next few days. How will it affect the way Twitter users not only interact with the social media platform, but with each other?
Genetic Testing Company 23andMe Becomes First Direct-To-Consumer Service Approved By FDA
After a two-year ban, the FDA has approved direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits to be sold by the company 23andMe, making it the first-ever company to be able to legally provide those services — but it comes at a price.
Fossil Announces Line Of Smartwatches That Pick Style Over Tech-Savvy
The Texas-based retailer Fossil is throwing its glove into the smartwatch game - and in doing so, defining its Fossil Q brand by choosing stylish aesthetics over tech-oriented functionality.
'iZombie' Season 2, Episode 4 Promo: Liv Gets A Lil' Bit Country
The fourth episode of 'iZombie' has Liv tracking down a murderer-of-the-week who targets country singers - and Liv stepping up on stage to try her hand at some honky-tonk blues.
Apple Map iOS Update Includes Amtrak Routes For The Train Travelers Among Us
Apple Maps has added Amtrak routes to their transit repertoire, featuring lines from as far west as the Windy City to as far north as Toronto.
'Back To The Future' Meets 'GTA V' In This Video Tribute
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the release of 'Back To The Future', 'GTA V' and Rockstar have created a video tribute that recreates one of the franchise's most iconic scenes.
Jonathan Demme Narrates Short Film About Cartoonist David Boswell And The World's Toughest Milkman
'Silence of the Lambs' director Jonathan Demme narrates a short film by Charlie Tyrell about the life and work of David Boswell — the Canadian cartoonist responsible for the creation of Reid Fleming, the World's Toughest Milkman — and the big studio flick about the character that never was.
The 'Mole Mapper' iPhone App Helps Detect Skin Cancer
An app developed by scientists at the Oregon Health & Science University gives you the tools to protect yourself from skin cancer, with only the help of your iPhone.
Smart LED BeON Bulbs Can Learn Your Daily Routine, Protect Your Home From Burglars
The company BeON Home has created a lightbulb that can not only learn your daily schedule so that you don't have to worry about turning your lights on and off, it can act as your own guard dog against burglars.
This Bluetooth iPad Keyboard Resembles A Typewriter, Brings On The Nostalgia
Qwerkywriter, a Bluetooth mechanical keyboard funded by a Kickstarter campaign, lets you pretend that your tablet is a vintage typewriter.
Astronomers' Findings Indicate The Necessary Mass Needed For Young Solar Systems
Findings from observing a star cluster indicate that it takes a lot more to make an extensive solar system like ours than previously thought.
Trailer Remix Sets A 'Batman v Superman'-like Scenario In The 1940s
Ever wonder what a Batman vs. Superman mega-brawl would look like set in the Golden Age of Comics? Luckily for you, Vulture.com decided to give a shout-out to 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' and made a remixed trailer with exactly that in mind.
Google Promotes Google Play Music With An Interactive Board You Can Dance To
In an effort to promote their radio streaming service, Google has placed an interactive board in Tokyo's entertainment district. With around 13K headphone jacks and 35M tracks, the Google Play Music Board is installation art you can jam to.
Asus Considers Releasing Its Own HoloLens Augmented Reality Headset
Asus is interested in going head-to-head with Microsoft in the augmented reality market, purportedly in talks about the highly-anticipated HoloLens. Which tech company will come out on top in the AR game?
Great Scott!': Ford Gets The 'Back To The Future' Retro-Tech Treatment With Its Own Flux Capacitor
'Great Scott!' For the 30th anniversary of Robert Zemeckis' 'Back to the Future' trilogy, Ford is giving customers the chance to install their own flux capacitor in their 2015 Focus or Fiesta — at the tune of $1.2 million.
'Star Trek' Superfan Creates Fourth Season Of The Seminal Sci-Fi Show
A 'Star Trek' mega-fan has created the ultimate fan fiction tribute to his favorite show: its fourth season.
Scientists Use An Elastic Foam To Create Artificial Heart That Beats Like The Real Thing
Researchers at Cornell University have created a heart made out a synthetic, porous material that closely resembles the functions of a human heart — and might one day be the go-to implant for cardiovascular surgeons.
