Articles by Robin Parrish
Valve's Steam Summer sale is on: Best-selling games at bargain prices
Wallets, beware. PC and Mac owners can get popular video games at deep discounts from the Steam Store for the next 10 days.
Amazon goes SSD route for Elastic Block Store to boost speed, cut costs
Amazon has added the option of SSD volumes to its Elastic Block Store, promising speed and lower overhead. Customers are already loving it.
Selfie saves stroke victim's life, so maybe they're not so annoying
Most of us cringe when we hear the word 'selfie,' but here's a case where a woman's quick-thinking selfie saved her own life.
Adobe Creative Cloud is pretty darn creative, especially on the photography side
Creative Cloud 2014 is here, and it shows how much Adobe is changing with the times. Photographers in particular will find plenty to love.
Amazon Fire Phone boasts 3D visuals, unlimited storage and, of course, a shopping scanner
Amazon's smartphone is finally here, and it comes with a host of unique features. Chief among them: a scanner for identifying and purchasing products instantly.
Stress not only kills, it can make you forget that it kills
Do you feel high levels of stress on a regular basis? It could be doing damage to your short-term memory, according to a new study.
FBI boasts its own Twitter slang guidebook; IITYWIMWYBMAD?
A newly released FBI document is an 83-page list of Internet slang. The list is made up of thousands of terms you've probably never heard of.
Unicode 7.0 adds new emoji symbols including white flag, Vulcan salute and middle finger
Unicode has released the latest version of its characters and symbols standards, including 250 new emoji. Some of the new symbols may surprise you.
Google Glass at Work taps partners for business apps
Is Google Glass ready to go mainstream with its new initiative for professionals and businesses? Google's first five major partners in the initiative have been announced.
Gamers hack 'Watch Dogs' to restore higher graphics fidelity and character abilities
The 'Watch Dogs' shown at E3 2012 isn't the same game players are enjoying at home. Modders have found the features that are missing and added them back in.
As games become more realistic, their depiction of violence goes more extreme
An Ohio State professor says that violence and gore are on the rise in video games, and E3 2014 is the proof. Developers counter the violence advances the story and helps illustrate the horrors of war.
Aaron Paul's Xbox One ad takes control of users' consoles
Some Xbox One owners are surprised to find a new commercial interacting with their consoles. No one would expect a TV commercial to take control of a video game console, but that kind of assumption was based on life before the Xbox One introduced voice commands with its Kinect hardware.
BlackBerry debuts secure messaging BBM Protected but is it enough to regain a foothold?
BlackBerry is giving enterprise customers secure messaging with BBM Protected. Is it too little too late?
IoT is focus of ThingWorx new platform
Developers of Internet of Things devices get a helping hand from the latest release of ThingWorx Platform. The upgrades aims to help developers produce useful apps that offer real-time data.
Apple iWatch a go, says CEO Cook. What does that mean for competition?
Will Apple's long-awaited smart watch be in stores in time for Christmas? It sure looks that way.
Tesla opening up patented technology to rivals is Elon Musk's best move yet
Elon Musk is taking the unorthodox step of making his electric motor patents freely available to anyone who wants to use them.
Can Amiibo toys make Nintendo matter again?
Nintendo has a new strategy for winning back players from Sony and Microsoft: Skylanders-like figures that transport into games.
Starbucks wireless charging may not be such a great tech brew
Wireless charging mats are coming to the local Starbucks, but they're probably incompatible with your phone. Customers who want to make their device compatible with the mats will have to buy a special case that costs $30 or a 'ring' accessory for $10.
'Daily Show' disses Google Glass and takes no prisoners in comedy sketch (Video)
'The Daily Show' has skewered Google Glass and its wearers as only it can. A panel of Glass wearers explains the wearable device.
E3 2014: After all the noise and hype, who scored the biggest points?
E3 2014 has come and gone. Which company scored tops with gamers? The question is a common refrain heard each year after the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, where the latest and greatest video games are on display for gaming enthusiasts.
Microsoft promises better privacy, updates service level pledge but there's a small catch
Microsoft has strengthened its stance on user privacy, but reserved a few rights that not everyone will appreciate.
Nokia's Here snaps up analytics tech to advance mapping, navigation features
Nokia Here looks to the next generation of predictive mapping solutions with the acquisition of Medio Systems.
Amazon launches streaming music service. Should Spotify be worried?
Amazon Prime has introduced its own streaming music service, but it won't be keeping Spotify up late just yet. Prime Music service has pros and cons.
Naughty Dog co-founder joins Oculus VR
The VR revolution marches on as another major exec signs on with Oculus VR. Right on the heels of a number of major hires from other corners of the video game industry, Oculus VR has hired Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin to head up its developer division.
How Tim Schafer plans to resurrect Grim Fandango
With a little help from his friends and fans, Tim Schafer is bringing an MIA classic back to life. Few things got a bigger reaction at E3 2014 when the crowd was whipped into frenzy over the return of a cult classic.
Batman: Arkham Knight wows with Batmobile that transforms into tank for urban warfare
At E3 2014, Batman: Arkham Knight showed off the Batmobile's "Battle Mode," turning the iconic car into a tank.
Nathan Drake leaves retirement to hunt pirate treasure in 'Uncharted 4'
What's got Nathan Drake back in action for Uncharted 4? Family members in danger, most likely. After taking time off from the fan-favorite franchise, Naughty Dog is returning to Uncharted for a truly next-gen sequel.
Sony bringing PlayStation TV to U.S. but not for video or audio
Sony's PlayStation TV is coming to the U.S. this year, but don't expect to enjoy TV or music on it.
