Articles by Quinten Plummer
AT&T Offers BlackBerry Priv Buyers $90 Worth Of Free Accessories
BlackBerry gives AT&T customers more special treatment. Now, those who will buy the Priv through AT&T will get $90 worth of free accessories.
This Food-Tracking Necklace Knows The Sound Of The Food You Swallow
A wearable that's in the works will tell you when you've had enough to eat. It listens to the sounds of its wearers consuming food and determines how many calories they're putting into their bodies.
Segway 1, Copycats 0: US Bans Importation Of Certain Personal Transporters, Hoverboards
Segway chalks up a victory while hoverboard manufacturers and resellers notch yet another loss. The U.S. International Trade Commission officially bans Segway copycats.
Bloodborne Spin-Off Interactive Card Game In The Pipeline
A licensed 'Bloodborne' card game is on the way from the guy who gave 'XCOM' the board game treatment. He's also wrapping up a board game based on 'The Godfather.'
Microsoft Dives Deeper Into eSports With Xbox Live Tournaments Program
Microsoft builds an eSports service and toolkit for Xbox Live and Windows 10. This will make it easier for developers - companies and individuals alike - to run both big and small events for competitive, professional gaming.
'System Shock Remastered' Coming To Xbox One And PC In 2017: Here's The First Gameplay Video
Night Dive Studios has released a video of the pre-alpha gameplay of the 'System Shock' remaster. A round of crowdfunding should follow soon.
'Gears Of War 4' Multiplayer Beta For Xbox One Begins April 18
In about a month, Microsoft will roll out the multiplayer beta of 'Gears of War 4.' Microsoft said, however, that the release will only be available on Xbox One despite rumors of a PC port of the game.
Forget 'Destiny,' 'The Division' Sets New Record For New Game Franchise: $330 Million In First Five Days
'The Division' does wonders for Ubisoft's bottom line. In just five days, the action role-playing game became the best selling new IP ever.
Fossil Unwraps Two New Smartwatches: Q Wander And Q Marshal Starting At $275
Fossil releases two timepieces in its collection of smart wearables it expects to number more than 100 before 2016 comes to a close. Meet the Q Wander and the Q Marshal.
2017 Acura NSX Review Roundup: 500 HP V6, Three Electric Motors, Supercar Design Lines
Acura has impressed the critics with the return of the NSX sports car. It's got three engines, four driving modes and a lot of horsepower.
Google Embarking On Six-Week Road Trip To Research How You Use Its Products
Google is riding around in a white van that is only not creepy because the company's logo is on it. Find out what Google wants and when it'll slowly ride though your neighborhood.
New iPad Air 3 And 4-Inch iPhone SE Set For Unveil Amid Apple-FBI Tension
Apple has confirmed its upcoming spring event, though it'll arrive a week later than expected. For now, the coming is keeping the public out of the loop.
Teyujagua: A Look At How This 250 Million Year Old Reptile Got Its Name
Researchers dig up a link between dinosaurs and the distant ancestors of the reptiles. They're calling it the "fierce lizard."
USDOT Announces Finalists For $40 Million Smart City Challenge At SXSW: How Did Your City Fare?
The USDOT has narrowed its nationwide search for the best proposals for smarter cities. It initially planned to narrow the field to five, but it seems seven cities made that too hard to do.
'Star Wars Battlefront' DLC: Here's How Much To Spend And When To Download 'Outer Rim'
There has been much buzz about the new downloadable content for 'Star Wars Battlefront.' GameStop has revealed the release date for the Outer Rim DLC, but it conflicts with what EA has said.
Steam Controller Receives New Features And Fixes With Steam Client Beta Update
Valve is beta testing a feature that will allow users to set custom action sets for the Steam Controller. But that's just one of the many improvements rolled out in the latest update for the Steam beta client.
Thanks To A Typo: Hackers' Spelling Mistake Thwarts $1 Billion Bank Heist
Hackers started siphoning out millions of dollars from the Central Bank of Bangladesh through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York last month. However, careless fingers caused hackers their billion-dollar prize.
Hyperloop Inks Deal With Slovakia: European Route To Connect Budapest, Vienna And Bratislava
It has a long way to go, but the hyperloop concept just scored another victory. Slovakia has agreed to provide space for Hyperloop Transportation Technologies' tube test site.
'The Division' PS4 vs Xbox One Frame Rate Test: Is There A Big Difference?
Digital Foundry hosts round two of the bout between the Xbox One and PS4 versions of 'The Division.' There are some surprises, but not that many.
PS4 Beats Xbox One In February US Sales, 'Far Cry Primal' Tops List Of Best-Selling Games: Report
PlayStation 4 won the month of February. And while console sales were down across the board, it wasn't really that bad for current gen hardware.
Hot Features: Nest Introduces Family Accounts And Home/Away Assist
Nest finds a better way for its smart home ecosystem to determine if you're home or away. Plus, it now supports up to 10 users with its new Family Plan.
Watch This 'Real Life Hitman' Controlled By Remote Players
YouTubers were given control over a flesh and blood Agent 47. IO Interactive wanted to see the 'Hitman' series brought to life by the studio that created the real-life first-person shooter.
'XCOM 2' DLC Out On March 17: Anarchy's Children Features Tons Of Exotic Customization Options For Your Soldiers
'XCOM 2' is about to get some facelift options. However, you'll have to wait for the next piece of DLC if you're looking for a new mission.
'Star Wars' Humble Bundle Now Offers 13 Games: Here's The Complete List
Three more games have been added to the 'Star Wars' Humble Bundle 2. Yes, one of them is 'Star Wars: Battlefront II,' and yes, they all activate on Steam.
Are You Going To Coachella? Your Welcome Box Comes With This VR App
Coachella fits its festival experience into Cardboard. Now the public can consume festivals past and present via mobile VR.
Zenfone 2 Bug Eats Up Storage Space, Users Report
Log files appear to be filling up the free space on some Zenfone 2 handsets. Those uncomfortable with getting to the root of the problem will be better off waiting.
Flickr Auto-Uploadr Is Now A Pro-Only Feature
Flickr makes more changes to its money model. This time, it's roping off the desktop app's autouploader.
Lockheed Martin Plans To Cut 1000 Jobs Amid Budgetary Pressures
Lockheed announced it is offering to buy out 1,000 employees as its budget feels the squeeze. The company said it's a measure to stay competitive in the future.
Tovala Is A Smart Oven That Wants You To Live Well And Eat Better
Some are calling it the 'Keurig of Ovens.' With the ability to bake and broil and steam and cook through convection, that label might not be far off for the Tovala Smart Oven.
FCC Proposes Broadband Internet Subsidy For Low Income Consumers
The FCC wants to update Lifeline to ensure that the estimated 15 percent of Americans without regular Internet access won't get left behind. The FCC will vote on its proposal at the end of the month.
