Articles by J.E. Reich
Amazon Nabs Distribution Rights For Director Todd Solondz's New Movie 'Wiener-Dog'
Amazon has yet again scored another Sundance win with Todd Solondz's follow-up to the 1996 cult classic 'Welcome to the Dollhouse.'
Nina Williams Makes A Return In The New 'Tekken 7' Trailer
Nina Williams rocks a wedding dress and executes some lethal combos in the newest trailer for 'Tekken 7: Fated Retribution.'
Chase ATMs Will Soon Let You Withdraw Money Via Smartphone
Chase Bank has announced that its customers will be able to deposit or withdraw funds, as well as complete other normal transactions, with only their smartphones at ATMS scheduled to be upgraded later this year.
Elon Musk Signs With Aecom To Complete The Test Track For His Hyperloop
Elon Musk and his company, SpaceX, have finally chosen one of the major firms that will be integral to the construction of the Hyperloop.
Treating Diabetes With Cell Transplants
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology believe they have found the closest thing to a cure to Type I diabetes yet - at least one that acts as an alternative to routine insulin injections.
Watch Individual Molecules Trigger And React Through A Microscope
IBM has announced its latest innovation: the ability to view the individual reactions of individual molecules, all with the help of atomic microscopy.
People Who Grow Up In The Arctic Might See Better In The Dark
A team of scientists has discovered that people who live farther north — especially within the Arctic Circle — have an easier time deciphering the difference between darker shades than light ones.
Microsoft Has Restructured Its Research Wing To Focus On Innovative Products
It looks like Microsoft is giving its research arm a makeover, with aims to steer away from proven endeavors like Microsoft Word and more toward synergized enterprise.
Spotify Video Launches On iPhone And Android
The popular music app Spotify has finally made the leap from audio to video only months after announcing the newest addition to its platform.
Watch As 'Bizarro' Comes To 'Supergirl' In This New Teaser
It looks like doppleganger season has finally hit CBS' super-hit 'Supergirl.' It looks like doppleganger season has finally hit CBS' super-hit Supergirl with the debut of Bizarro, the Bizarro-World version of the titular DC superheroine - and like her comic book appearances, she's set on one thing, and one thing only: "destroy Supergirl.
A Look Back At 'Sesame Street's HBO Parodies
In honor of 'Sesame Street's move from PBS to HBO, let's take a look at some of the show's best HBO-centric parodies of 'Game of Thrones,' 'True Blood' and more.
This Tiny Car Is Powered By Twitter
The software and video game distribution company Techland has unveiled a new type of car not powered by the usual energy sources of gasoline or electricity, but by a surreal IoT-related wellspring: tweets.
Uber Triumphs Over Attempted Delay Measures In London
In a battle between Uber and the city of London, it looks like the ridesharing service has come out victorious. It successfully trashed a proposed ban to delay all rides ordered through its app by five minutes.
Harvard Scientists Design Robotic Ocean Floor Recovery Fingers For A Softer Pickup
Researchers at Harvard have come up with a set of robotic hands that can pick up fragile specimens from the ocean floor for marine biologists to observe, all without the danger of breaking the objects they're attempting to recover.
Amazon Launches Its Prime Now Restaurant Delivery Service In Chicago
Amazon Prime Now customers in the Windy City have an added bonus of the gourmandizing variety: the e-commerce company announced it is bringing its food-delivery service to Chicago. Users can now order delivery from favorite local restaurants.
This Video Premieres The Playable Characters For 'Attack On Titan' In Action
Koei Tecmo has released its third promo vid for the upcoming 'Attack on Titan.' This one features the game's playable characters in action.
2015 Was The Hottest Year On Record
This one's for the history books: a group of scientists has proclaimed 2015 to be the hottest year on record, thanks in part to El Niño.
Step Inside A Surrealist Salvador Dali Painting With A VR Headset
You don't have to melt your own clocks for an IRL experience of a painting by Salvador Dali - all you need is a VR headset.
Arizona Plans To Construct A Port For Space Ballooning
Arizona's Pima County has granted close to $15 million to a company that plans to build a spaceport — one that may or may not be the biggest (and only) hotbed for recreational space ballooning.
'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Delayed Until December 2017
Disney has announced that the eighth installment in the 'Star Wars' franchise will not premiere until December 2017.
After 20 Years, A Research Organization Has Discovered Largest Prime Number In Existence
A computer at the University of Central Missouri has discovered the world's longest prime number — and it's 22 million characters long.
This Full-Body Swimsuit Comes With A Fin
Startup company WaveWrecker has designed a wetsuit that includes fins. Who knew you could kick a trip to the beach up a notch by ditching your Speedo for something a little more full-bodied? A startup wearable tech creator named WaveWrecker has come out with a wetsuit — complete with fins — that can apparently turn the wearer into a human surfboard, making a dip in the ocean a bit of a gamechanger.
Roli Rolls Out Its Four-Octave Seaboard Rise 49 MIDI Controller For Preorder
It looks like Roli's MIDI controller just got a massive upgrade. It looks like Roli's MIDI controller just got a massive upgrade. The London-based tech startup has released the latest version of its Seaboard Rise line, the Seaboard Rise 49, only four months after the two-octave Rise 25.
There Might Be Another Planet In Our Solar System
The scientist who lead the charge for Pluto's demise as an official planet in our solar system is now on the hunt for its de facto successor - a planet appropriately named 'Planet X.'
This Custom 'Counter-Strike' Map Is The 'Mad Max' Tribute We've Been Waiting For
The Academy Award-nominated 'Mad Max: Fury Road' gets the 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' tribute we never knew it needed.
Science Says That Spider-Man Shouldn't Exist
A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge's zoology department has concluded that, even in the most fictive of universes, Spider-Man's powers would be scientifically-impossible.
Apple Convinces US Courts To Ban Old Samsung Smartphones
Apple has won its lawsuit against Samsung over patent infringements, which include kerfuffles over the 'slide and lock' screen feature and autocorrect mode.
'Star Wars'-Themed And Hacker-Friendly Passwords Are On The Rise
SplashData has released its fifth annual list for the worst passwords on the Internet, and it looks like 2015 saw a popularity uptick with Star Wars-themed PWs — ones that also happen to be the most hackable.
Amnesty International Links Samsung, Apple, And Sony To Child Labor In Africa
Amnesty International and African Resources Watch charge that companies like Samsung, Apple, and Sony are guilty of human rights violations in relation to their global trade agreements.
The Pitfalls Of Making A Young Han Solo 'Star Wars' Movie
While movies like 'The Force Awakens' look toward the future of the 'Star Wars' franchise, films like the untitled Han Solo anthology one-off look to the past — and if the failure of the prequel trilogy proves anything, this could prove to be a bad move for the series.
