From the archive

July 2017

27 posts

Samsung DeX

The Samsung DeX Station converts a Galaxy S8 or S8+ smartphone into a desktop computer. Plop the S8 in the DeX, plug in a keyboard and mouse, hook up a TV, and you're set with Android on the big screen. That's the theory, what about in practice? Let's take a look. The DeX hardware is circular device, about 10 cm

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Free Weekend with Xbox Live Gold

All Xbox Live Gold members can enjoy Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – The Ultimate Evil Edition for free as part of Xbox Live Gold Free Play Days. In order to take advantage of this offer, you must be an Xbox Live Gold member. It's being called a “Free Weekend”, but the offer actually lasts a total of 5

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TSA New Inspections

The TSA is now going to be requiring you to empty more of your computer back out as it introduced new inspection techniques. So those of you that do not have TSA Pre you're going to be standing in line longer and grabbing more empty bins. I am back in the normal show groove tonight and even go a little

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Implant Invasion?

So what if your workplace offered up an implant that would get you into your computer and check out at lunch. Ready for the Implant Invasion? Lots to share tonight on a late starting show. My New Personal YouTube Channel Geek News Central Facebook Page. Download the Audio Show File Show Notes: Implant Invasion? UK Hacker Boot Camp. iPhone 8

Swedish Man Builds Whimsical Flying Machine

Who hasn't dreamed of building their very own flying machine? Imagine being able to climb aboard a ship you put together with your own two hands and then piloting that contraption into the deep blue yonder, looking for adventure! I'm not sure if that was exactly the inspiration for Swedish engineer Axel Borg when he began building his chAIR multi-rotor

Japan Operating First-Ever Space Drone

If you're like me, you were probably hoping that the first news about a Japanese space robot would come complete with footage of a giant humanoid mecha that shoots laser beams from its eyes. Unfortunately, that day hasn't yet arrived. But the first stepping stone to an intergalactic robot army might just be here in the adorable form of Japan's

Google Now to Be Replaced with Google ‘News Feed’ on Some Platforms

There's nothing more confusing than trying to unpack a new(ish?) Google feature about so-called "news feeds," as over the years Google has provided products with names like: Google News, Google Now, Google Plus, and Google Reader. But this next tweak to Google's system doesn't have much (if anything) to do with those services. In an upcoming change to Google's iOS

Legendary Pokémon GO Bonus Unlocked at Pokémon GO Fest

The Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago is over. Players at the event, and around the world, worked together and have successfully unlocked in-game bonuses for the entire Pokémon GO community. As a result, the following rewards will last through Monday, July 24, at 5:00 PM PDT: Double Stardust Double Candy Double XP Increased Pokémon encounters Reduced hatching distance Reduced buddy distance

Hooked by iClever Bluetooth Headphones

With the new BTH20, iClever's improved both the fit and audio quality for its next generation of Bluetooth wireless earphones. These headphones are a good match for my ears and the soft silicon rubber hooks keep them in place during the most vigorous exercise, so I like them. Let's take a look a closer look and see what iClever's done; we

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Hyper Loop & Elon Musk

If Elon Musk has his way the Hyper Loop will be shooting us between big cities at 700 miles per hour. Where can I sign up just to beat the Honolulu traffic I just need to move. Great line up of topics on today's show. My New Personal YouTube Channel Geek News Central Facebook Page. Download the Audio Show File

Blizzard Celebrates Necromancer’s First Season with a Giveaway

Blizzard Entertainment has created a giveaway as a way of celebrating the Necromancer's first Season. Someone will win everything they need to start from scratch with the brand new Necromancer class – and more! When Diablo III first launched, it came with 5 different classes (each of which could be played as male or female characters). Those classes were: Barbarian,

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