SciTechPress

Posted May 27, 2016

Ars Technica

Developer: We're working on an Xbox One VR game for 2017 Ars Technica Ars can confirm that at least one major developer is currently planning to release a new virtual reality game on the Xbox One in 2017 and plans to show that game at E3. The news lends credence to multiple recent reports suggesting Microsoft is planning ... First Xbox One VR Game Coming Next Year - ReportGameSpot Report: A major developer is working on a VR game for Xbox OneEngadget Videogame Stock Roundup: GameStop's Earnings, Sony's Tepid Forecast, Microsoft's VR Xbox amp; MoreZacks.com Gamenguide -Stuff -TrustedReviews -Tom's Guide all 20 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

SlashGear

HTC Vive's front-facing camera just got more useful SlashGear One thing that I love about using my HTC Vive is the front-facing camera. It might seem like a strange feature to get excited about, but when your eyes are completely covered, having a camera in front of them really helps. You can actually turn on a ... We built a VR-ready computer for less than $800 (and you can too)Mashable HTC is working on its own VR game for ViveEngadget Field of view: The week in virtual realityWareable PC Advisor -Gamasutra -The Verge -VentureBeat all 24 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Tech Times

Three UK Moves Ahead With Network-Level Ad-Blocking Plans: Trial Set For June Tech Times Three UK inked a deal with Shine to test out complete ad blocking for 24 hours. Customers of the carrier will see the results this June, and the trial could be a game changer for the British ad market. ( Three UK ). Advertisement. Three UK announced ... and more »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

PC Magazine

Acer Teases Affordable Switch 2-in-1s PC Magazine Ahead of next week's Computex 2016 in Taipei, Acer today provided a sneak peek at two affordable Windows 10 Switch 2-in-1 laptops, as well as a new TravelMate PC and 32-inch 4K monitor. Aimed at students and young professionals, the convertible ... and more »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

CBS News

Jury sides with Google in $9 billion intellectual property battle CBS News SAN FRANCISCO -- Google's Android software just dodged a $9 billion bullet. A federal jury found Thursday that Google didn't need permission to use a rival's programming tools as it built Android - now the world's leading smartphone operating software ... British Airways Evaluates Its Nigeria Routes on Traffic, DollarBloomberg CEO Daily: Friday, May 27Fortune The Morning Download: Google's Legal Victory Over Oracle Preserves Open Use of APIs That Knit Apps TogetherWall Street Journal (blog) Network World -San Jose Mercury News -TechRepublic -ExtremeTech all 16 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Mashable

How to build a VR-ready PC for less than $800 Mashable If you've tried the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive virtual reality headsets, you know that their high-end VR is in another class above mobile VR experiences like the Samsung Gear VR and Google Cardboard. Problem: the headsets are expensive ($599 for Oculus, ... and more »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Ars Technica

Jeff Bezos is trying to destroy his own spacecraft—and that's a good thing Ars Technica Spaceflight entrepreneur Jeff Bezos has promised to test his New Shepard spacecraft to the limit, and perhaps it is time to take him at his word. On Thursday, the founder of Blue Origin said his company has nearly finished planning the next test flight ... Blue Origin's next flight will end in a crash-landingEngadget Blue Origin to Intentionally Sabotage Next MissionPC Magazine Why Blue Origin will intentionally crash its spaceship during the next test flightBlastr Daily Mail -GeekWire -The Verge -Digital Trends all 11 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Fox News

What awesome tech will Apple's new MacBook Pro feature? Fox News Apple's update to the MacBook Pro is one of the most eagerly-awaited upgrades from Apple. So, what can we expect? A recent rumor points to a late-year update to the MacBook Pro Retina that includes touch ID support and an OLED “touch bar,” above the ... MacBook Air 2016 Rumors Indicate Axing Of MacBook Air Series; Apple To Launch 13-inch Retina MacBook In Q3International Business Times What to expect at WWDC 2016: Siri SDK, Apple Music revamp, new MacBook Pros (maybe), moreSiliconANGLE (blog) My iPhone 7 Wishlist in 3 parts (Not Just Android)SlashGear iTech Post -Mirror.co.uk -CyberShack -eWeek all 49 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

TechCrunch

HP and MSI hope to convince you to carry a VR rig on your back like a Ghostbuster TechCrunch A number of companies seem to have a firm grasp on the headset bit, and while the controller aspect is certainly in flux, we've seen a handful of compelling solutions on that front. But what about the PC part? Sure, plenty of computer makers have ... HP just officially made backpack VR computers a trendThe Verge Powerful gaming PC backpacks are becoming a thing as VR craze swellsPCWorld Backpack PCs will help you avoid VR cable catastropheEngadget CNET -SlashGear -Liliputing -Tom's Guide all 15 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Politico

Energy & Water dammed Politico With help from Darius Dixon and Kalina Oroschakoff. ENERGY & WATER DAMMED: Speaker Paul Ryan promised his conference would meet when the House comes back in session the week after next to try to figure out a way forward on the Energy and ... Secretary of Energy Moniz Urges Continued Work on ITER Fusion ReactorPR Newswire (press release) Should US remain a part of international fusion project?Knoxville News Sentinel U.S. should stick with troubled ITER fusion project, secretary of energy recommendsScience Magazine Business Wire (press release) -Atomic City Underground (blog) all 7 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

New York Times

Australia, Fearing Fewer Tourists, Has Chapter Taken Out of Climate Report New York Times The coral in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia has suffered significant bleaching over the last year. Credit David Gray/Reuters. SYDNEY, Australia — Leading scientists in Australia and abroad have expressed concern that a new United Nations report ... World Heritage Sites, including Statue of Liberty and Stonehenge, threatened by climate change, UNESCO saysWashington Post all 85 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

The Verge

Minecraft-like Dragon Quest Builders is launching in October The Verge Dragon Quest Builders — a game that mashes up the sandbox building elements of Minecraft with the story and world of Dragon Quest — is coming to North America. Today Square Enix announced that the game, which first launched in Japan in January, will ... 'Dragon Quest Builders' comes to the West this OctoberEngadget Rebuild The World To Suit Your Imagination In The New Block-Building RPG, 'Dragon Quest Builders'PR Newswire (press release) The Up-All-Night Stream Plays Dragon Quest Heroes IIKotaku IGN -Touch Arcade -Niche Gamer -Eurogamer.net all 12 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Detroit Free Press

Dr. Beach reveals 2016 list of best beaches in America Detroit Free Press HONOLULU — When you come upon an ocean bay that has features known as "Toilet Bowl" and "Witch's Brew," you may not envision a welcoming tropical oasis. But Hawaii's Hanauma Bay, nestled inside a breeched volcanic cone on the southeastern ... and more »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Engadget

Google knows which words you have trouble spelling Engadget To celebrate the culmination of Scripps' National Spelling Bee, Google decided to find out what words most Americans struggle with. The search engine aggregated every query that began with "how to spell" and then identified which one was the most ... The word Coloradans want to know how to spell the mostThe Denver Post Google Trends reveals Massachusetts residents have trouble spelling state's nameUPI.com Ever Google it? This is the word people in Ohio have the most trouble spellingfox8.com Syracuse.com -Boston.com -Honolulu Star-Advertiser -Washington Examiner all 29 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Washington Post

This odd ancient Australian marsupial had an insatiable appetite for snails Washington Post Australia's Riversleigh World Heritage site — a limestone cave filled with countless skeletons, remains of poor creatures that plummeted in over the course of millions of years — is a who's who of weird extinct animals. From its depths, scientists ... Remains of bizarre group of extinct snail-eating Australian marsupials discoveredEurekAlert (press release) Extinct family of bizarre snail-eating marsupials discoveredPhys.Org Scientists discover extinct group of snail-eating marsupials in AustraliaUPI.com R & D Magazine -International Business Times UK -Sci-News.com -Australian Geographic all 11 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Space.com

Space Culinary Challenge! Students' Tasty Meal Will Feed Astronauts Space.com Students serve their dishes to judges during the HUNCH Culinary Challenge Finals at Space Center Houston on April 21, 2016. Astronauts, NASA food scientist, and International Space Station program officials were among the taste testers. Watch Mark Zuckerberg call the International Space Station on WednesdayFox News Mark Zuckerberg to Connect with Space Station Astronauts via Facebook LivePR Newswire (press release) Five Minutes With Scott KellyWWD Sci-Tech Today -Tech Times -WTNH Connecticut News (press release) -Inverse all 19 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Tech Times

Google May 'Shame' Android Device Makers That Push Out Updates Late Tech Times Google may shame smartphone vendors and carriers who are sluggish in rolling out Android's latest software update. Google has made a list, which is currently private, but it is considering making it public soon. ( Tsahi Levent-Levi | Flickr ... and more »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Tech Times

Cataclysmic Ancient Landslide Shaped Zion National Park: Study Tech Times Utah's famous Zion National Park was formed after a massive rock landslide blocked the nearby Virgin River and created a lake some 4,800 years ago. This event is what gave Zion its distinct flat and tranquil valley floor. ( Les Haines | Flickr ... Geologists re-visit giant Zion landslideBBC News How a huge landslide shaped Zion National ParkPhys.Org U. study shows how huge landslide shaped Zion National Park (+video)Deseret News KSL.com -National Parks Traveler (registration) -Daily Mail -Good4Utah all 13 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

SlashGear

Acer Liquid Zest Plus launch date set for July SlashGear It's been over a month since Acer actually took the veils off the Liquid Zest Plus and now it is finally saying when and how much you'll have to pay to get it. That all starts in July and for a measly $199, far below our expected $250. Those looking ... and more »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

PCWorld

Acer's Windows 10 Switch hybrids priced to battle Chromebooks PCWorld Windows 10 PC prices have been slowly creeping up, but some new back-to-school Switch tablet/laptop hybrid devices from Acer may be attractive to those on a shoestring budget. The US$199 Switch One 10 is one of a few touchscreen hybrids priced under ... Acer reveals Intel Skylake laptops with fingerprint readersEngadget Acer's new Windows 10 notebooks tote fingerprint scannersSlashGear Acer's New Transforming Laptops Are a Cheap and Cheerful 2-in-1Gizmodo TechRadar -MSPoweruser.com -Business Standard all 9 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Reuters

Australia pulls Great Barrier Reef damage from UNESCO tourism report Reuters SYDNEY Australia's Department of the Environment said on Friday it had omitted its contribution to a U.N. report examining the impact of climate change on world heritage sites over concern it could create "confusion" and have a negative impact on tourism. Australia removed from UN climate report over tourism fearsPhys.Org Great Barrier Reef, Reeling Under Extensive Coral Bleaching, Finds No Mention In Key UN Climate ReportInternational Business Times Australia removed from UN world heritage climate reportBBC News ABC Online -The Conversation AU -Deutsche Welle -Business Insider Australia all 29 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

TechCrunch

Facebook starts selling offsite ads targeting non-users too TechCrunch Facebook's advertising network is already a colossal business — it helped the social network bring in over $5 billion in revenue in its most recent quarter alone — but it is about to take a step towards become the internet's advertising exchange ... Facebook expands Audience Network reach beyond just its users — to everyoneMarketing Land Facebook to show ads to non-usersUSA TODAY Facebook is shutting down the video-ad company it bought for about half a billion dollars 2 years agoBusiness Insider Recode -Neowin -MediaPost Communications -Adweek all 50 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

TechCrunch

Apple is 'working rapidly' to launch Apple Pay in more countries in Asia and Europe TechCrunch Apple Pay may only be available in six countries right now, but the iPhone maker is keen to extend the footprint of the digital payment service worldwide. That's according to Jennifer Bailey, VP of Apple Pay, who spoke to TechCrunch this week as the ... Apple eyes Apple Pay expansion into Asia and Europe, looks to roll out in 'every significant market'AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Apple Working Rapidly to Expand Apple Pay in Asia and EuropePatently Apple all 68 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

CBS Local

OC, LA Counties Have 4 of 10 Dirtiest Beaches In California, Report Says CBS Local SANTA MONICA (CBSLA.com) — Ocean water quality at Southern California beaches continues to improve in part because the drought causes less rain runoff, according to a report released Thursday by Heal the Bay. But Los Angeles and Orange counties ... and more »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

Cinema Blend

Now You Can Have Your Own .Game Domain, Get The Details Cinema Blend Ending web addresses for video games with “.com” is so last year. Now all of the cool kids are registering their gaming sites with the “.game” domain, making it clear to any visitor that their content is all about the video games. After a sort of early ... You can now secure your very own .game domainPolygon The '.game' domain extension officially opens for businessVentureBeat Now anybody can register a '.game' top-level domainEngadget PR Newswire (press release) -MyBroadband -TheDomains.com -socalTech.com all 8 news articles »

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