Articles by J.E. Reich
Nintendo Announces Wii U And 3DS Lineup For The Rest Of 2015
Nintendo has released the list of Wii U and 3DS releases for its holiday lineup - but with the recent death of company president Satoru Iwata, it isn't via Nintendo Direct.
Samsung Is Already Out Of $1 Test Drive Promotional Phones
For their latest promotion, Samsung lets customers try out their latest mobile models for $1 over a period of 30 days — and has promptly run out of phones to let potential users try out.
Results From Injecting 'Hot Fat' Into Mice Could Help Cure Diabetes
Scientists at UC Berkeley have discovered that brown 'hot fat' implants cause weight reduction in mice. These results might be a huge step toward curing and curbing diseases linked to obesity.
Konami Releases Survey Asking Fans What IPs They Want Back
Konami has released a survey that asks fans which IPs they would like to reboot. Could it be an attempt to get the company back on its feet?
Man Creates Real-Life First-Person Shooter Game, Where Viewers Decide His Actions
A man named David Reynolds created the first ever IRL first-person shooter game - and then invited unsuspecting people on Chatroulette to play it.
Tekken-Style Wii U Pokemon Game Announced At Pokemon World Championship
A 'Street Fighet'-esque game for for Wii U, titled 'Pokken Tournament,' has been announced for a spring 2016 release at the Pokemon World Championship.
Gentle Giant Gets All Nostalgic With Marvel's 'Secret Wars' Bobbleheads
Inspired by Marvel's 'Secret Wars,' each of these collectible bobbles from Gentle Giant comes with a backer card based on Marvel's crossover comic book line.
NASA Is Building A 'Satellite Flock' To Help Track Paths Of Hurricanes
Ten years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, NASA is building a flock of eight microsatellites to help accurately predict the path and severity of hurricanes.
First Scene From AMC's 'Fear The Walking Dead' Released Online
AMC posted the first scene from 'Fear the Walking Dead' online to view. The show premieres this Sunday, August 23.
Netflix Releases New 'Daredevil' Teaser Image For Season 2
A new photo released via Twitter shows off Hell's Kitchen's vigilante's new supersuit.
Google's Project Ara Phone Falls Apart When Dropped; Release Pushed To 2016
Project Ara's modular smartphone seems ideal: a phone with attachable components, creating the ultimate customized experience. However, there's one problem: it doesn't seem to stay together when it's dropped.
Japanese Train Station Installs Cameras That Can Detect Drunks
Japan Railway West has installed cameras in an Osaka train station that can detect whether commuters are drunk, a problem that is all-too-common in Japan.
Google Makes Moves To Open Latest YouTube Space In Mumbai
YouTube announced that their latest studio is set to open in Mumbai, in collaboration with the renowned Indian communications, film and media arts institute Whistling Woods International, making it the first Space to open shop in Southeast Asia.
Gearbox Now Owns 'Duke Nukem' After Lawsuit Settlement
After an intense suit-and-countersuit cat-and-mouse, Gearbox and 3D Realms have finally reached a settlement over the ownership rights to the 'Duke Nukem' IP.
MegaBots Launches Kickstarter For Ultimate Bot Battle Against Japan
MegaBots Inc., the company that creates battle robots for recreational use and whose video challenge to Japan's Suidobashi Heavy Industries went viral, is kickstarting its campaign for the bot battle to end all bot battles. And, with hope and determination, it's also creating a new kind of global sports entertainment.
Amazon Is Testing A New Delivery Pick-Up Program For Packages
Amazon is supposedly testing a number of new delivery and pick-up services in the Northwest area - including the newly leaked service Amazon Flex.
What Killed Kenny? According To A 'South Park' Fan-Made Infographic, A Lot Of Things
A 'South Park' fan compiled a list of all the ways that Kenny has died during the show's (still current) run, including everything from chicken pox to being beaten by a phonics monkey.
YouTube Music Videos Will Now Receive Age Ratings In The UK
After a lengthy trial basis that started in October 2014, music videos posted on YouTube and Vevo will now receive age ratings according to film standards issued by the British Board of Film Classification and the British Phonographic Industry.
Intel And Google Team Up To Bring 3D Camera Smartphones One Step Closer To Reality
At their developer's conference, Intel unveiled a reference design for a 3D camera smartphone — and their collaboration with Project Tango.
Twitter Widens Range Of Transparency Report
Twitter has gone public with plans to expand the range of its biannual transparency report, which will now include sections on trademark notices and email privacy operations.
Samsung Proposes Global Internet With Help From Microsatellites
Researchers at Samsung have put forth a proposal for global Internet usage, which includes sending 4,600 low-cost microsatellites into space.
Boston Dynamics Sends Its Bipedal Robot Atlas Into The Wild
The Google-owned company Boston Dynamics send Atlas, a bipedal robot designed for rescue missions too dangerous for humans, out into the open for the first time.
Deleted Scenes From 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Leaked Online
Two weeks ahead of its official DVD/Blu-Ray release, three deleted scenes from 'Mad Max: Fury Road' are available to view online.
Remastered 'Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection' Contains New Player Modes And Difficulty Settings
The new trailer for 'Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection' isn't the only news for the PS4 franchise -- the remastered game set comes with some new player modes.
Scientists Test Out Drones That Could Help Deliver Medical Samples To Remote Destinations
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are testing delivery drones that could make transporting medical samples more efficient in developing countries with unreliable infrastructure.
N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton' Gets Recreated As A 'GTA V' Music Video
After a box office-smashing weekend, the N.W.A. biopic 'Straight Outta Compton' gets a 'Grand Theft Auto V' makeover.
'Heroes Reborn' Showrunner Tim Kring Confirms That A Major Character Is Dead In The New Miniseries
Showrunner Tim Kring has confirmed the worst: a huge fan-favorite is dead in the 'Heroes' universe.
Oliver McQueen Gets A New Lair In 'Arrow' Season 4
Oliver McQueen is getting new digs, a new look and a new name when 'Arrow' comes back on the air in October.
President Obama Shares His Spotify Playlist With The Public
If you were ever curious about what President Obama likes to jam to, here's your chance to see an entire Spotify list crafted by our one and only POTUS. Who knew he was a Joni Mitchell fan?
Axis Drones Introduces A New Quadcopter No Bigger Than A Quarter
The Aerius, a drone produced by the company Axis Drones, is no bigger than a quarter. That thing flying in the air? No, it's not a Lilliputian helicopter — it's one of the tiniest drones in existence.
