Articles by Jelani James
The iPhone 7 Might Support Apple Pencil If Past Comments By Tim Cook Are To Be Believed
Here is one last rumor about the iPhone 7 to consider before Apple's keynote starts this afternoon: the latest device might come with support for the Apple Pencil.
Just How Safe Are Facial Transplants? Death Of Isabelle Dinoire Accentuates Concerns
Isabelle Dinoire, the first person to ever receive a face transplant, has died. Now, experts are left wondering whether the benefits of the procedure are worth the physical and psychological risks.
Endangered Species List Sees The Removal Of Giant Pandas, Induction Of Eastern Gorillas
The Endangered Species List saw a bit of shift over the weekend. Giant pandas are no longer considered endangered, but eastern gorillas have taken their place and are now considered critically endangered.
'DMCA's Sky' Is An Indie Developer's Answer To Nintendo's Takedown Of 'No Mario's Sky'
Nintendo has issued a takedown notice on yet another fan-developed game, 'No Mario's Sky.' However, unlike other developers, this one fired back with a 'new' game, 'DMCA's Sky.'
European Space Agency Finally Finds Philae Comet Lander After 2-Year Search
After two years of searching, the European Space Agency has finally located the final resting place of the Philae comet lander: in a rocky crevice - explaining why it had been so hard for the agency to locate and communicate with the lander after it disappeared.
'Resident Evil 7' Will Herald The Return Of 'Zombies': Devs
Just like how 'Resident Evil 7' will be returning to the series' roots, the repertoire of enemies in the game will be doing the same. The developers have confirmed that 'zombies' will also be making a return.
'Pokémon Sun' And 'Moon' Demo Gets Rated In Korea - Will It Be Coming Worldwide?
'Pokémon Sun' and 'Moon' might be following in the footsteps of 'Omega Ruby' and 'Alpha Sapphire,' and getting a demo version if recent actions taken by the Korean Ratings Board are any indication. Will a demo be officially announced before the games' November release?
'Duke Nukem 3D' Returns To Consoles And PC With New 8-Part Episode
Duke Nukem is coming back to modern consoles. Gearbox Software has announced that 'Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour' will be available in October.
FDA Bans Various Antibacterials From Consumer Soaps
Soapmakers were given a year to prove whether the antibacterials used in their products were effective, and since they failed to do so, the FDA has decided to issue a ban on 19 of the most commonly used antibacterials used in commercial soaps.
HTC Vive Wireless VR Prototype To Be Revealed This Fall
Come this fall, Quark VR and Valve may have a solution to one of the HTC Vive's greatest problems: the wire. The two have been working together for the past few months in order to make the headset wireless.
'The Division' Is Finally Getting A Public Test Server As Ubisoft Seeks To Improve The Game
Ubisoft is getting serious about fixing 'The Division.' Not only has it invited a group of people to fly out to Sweden to help shape the upcoming patch, but it also announced that it will launch a Public Test Server prior to future updates.
Coca-Cola Workers Uncover $56 Million Worth Of Cocaine In French Factory
Workers at a Coca-Cola Factory in France have discovered $56 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of orange juice concentrate, making it one of the largest cache discoveries of the drug in French history.
Zika Continues To Spread In Singapore As Locally-Transmitted Cases Climb To 82
Singapore has 82 locally-transmitted Zika cases — nearly twice the number of the U.S., despite only having a mere fraction of the population.
Ebola Virus Genetic Material Can Survive In Semen For More Than A Year
Researchers have found that Ebola can remain in semen for more than a year. This means that survivors of the virus can play a critical part in reigniting outbreaks in regions that were once thought to be Ebola-free.
NASA's Curiosity Rover Sends Images Of Mars That Look Like The US Southwest
NASA's Curiosity Rover has sent back a 360-degree panorama of Mars that one would easily mistake for the U.S. Southwest if they weren't told otherwise beforehand. The images were captured with the rover's Mast Camera.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 Has More Than Just Gorilla Glass Issues On Its Plate
The Galaxy Note 7 may be Samsung's latest and greatest, but that doesn't exempt it from several issues that stop it from reaching true 'perfection.'
NASA's Publicly-Funded Research Is Now Available For Free Online
If you ever wanted to read NASA's research but didn't want to pay to do so, you now can, thanks to the agency making all of its publicly-funded research available for free online.
PS4 Slim Appears On UK Auction Site Ahead Of Rumored Sept. 7 Unveiling
Sony might not have said anything about the PS4 Slim, but that hasn't stopped it from appearing on a UK auction site - and it looks very real.
Google To Kill Off Support For Chrome Web Apps On Windows, Mac And Linux
Google introduced Chrome web apps in order to address the lacks of apps that Chrome OS had. However, as the open web grew and matured, the need for these apps diminished, and now Google will soon be killing them off entirely.
Nintendo May Have Teased 'Metroid Prime 4' In 'Federation Force' Post Credits Scene
Fans may not be particularly fond of Nintendo's 'Metroid Prime: Federation Force,' but there is one thing in the game that they might enjoy: a potential teaser for 'Metroid Prime 4.'
Parents Are Cool WIth HPV Vaccine, So Long As There's An 'Opt Out' Option: Study
A new study has found a way to make parents more receptive to a mandatory HPV vaccine. So long as the vaccine comes with an opt out provision, parents will be more open to it.
Facebook's Latest Assault On Snapchat Is Lifestage: An App For Teens, By A Teen
Facebook has launched yet another app in its continued bid to fend off Snapchat. This time, it is an app only usable by people under the age of 21 called Lifestage.
Nintendo Reports 80 Percent Uptick In 3DS Sales In US Following 'Pokémon GO' Craze
'Pokémon GO' may not belong Nintendo, but that hasn't stopped the hit mobile game from greatly boosting the sales for 3DS hardware and software in July.
Researchers Looking For Volunteers Willing To Be Infected With Zika Virus To Accelerate Vaccine Development
In order to come up with a vaccine for the Zika virus, researchers are taking an unorthodox approach: find people willing to get infected with the virus and study them.
'Pokémon GO' Lost 20 Percent Of Its US Userbase But Is Still Going Strong Globally
After a meteoric rise, 'Pokémon GO' has hit a bit of a snag in the U.S., with a new intelligence report revealing that the app has lost 20 percent of its userbase in the country since its peak in July.
'FInal Fantasy 15' $270 'Ultimate' Edition For Won't Come With A Season Pass
The Ultimate Edition of 'Final Fantasy 15' won't be coming with a Season Pass, meaning that it's not really 'Ultimate' at all.
Ancient Fashion: DNA Analysis Reveals What Otzi The Iceman Wore When He Died
After 25 years, researchers have finally figured out what Otzi the Iceman was wearing when he died: pretty much the entire zoo.
Intel Believes The USB-C Will Be Superior To The Headphone Jack: Here's Why
Intel, for the third time, has come out in defense of USB-C, arguing that it will be superior to standard headphone jack once a few key adjustments are made.
Target Capitalizes On The 'Pokémon GO' Craze With Pokéballs And Pokémon-Themed Merchandise
Target will soon be launching a major Pokémon-themed promotion where the retailer will display all sorts of Pokémon merchandise set up at the front of participating stores.
McDonald's Latest Attempt To Make Happy Meals Seem Healthy Has Backfired
McDonald's has removed fitness trackers from Happy Meals, marking yet another setback as the burger chain tries to brand itself as a healthy fast-food joint.
