Think your PC is fast? Deus Ex: Mankind Divided might make you think otherwise
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the toughest game we've ever put our test system through, but that doesn't mean you can't wrestle it into running on your rig.
This app for iOS will help you easily test your water for lead
CitizenSpring, a new iOS app from Connected Future Labs, makes testing water sources for lead -- and spotting nearby contamination -- surprisingly easy.
Lexar explains why not all memory cards are created equal
SD, MicroSD, CompactFlash, CFast, XQD ... Memory cards for DSLRs, tablets, and smartphones are befuddling. Lexar explains formats, features, and quality.
Why every browser sucks eventually (It’s all your fault)
The more you use a browser, the more you bog it down. Which is why you should never trust that new browser smell: every browser sucks eventually.
Upstate New York's amazing 'ReActor' house is like a home on a seesaw
ReActor house tilts and rotates in response to prevailing wind conditions and the varying weight distribution of its occupants.
Why the world’s fastest quantum computer … really isn’t a quantum computer
Quantum computation may sound futuristic, but Lockheed Martin is nearing a practical implementation for this advanced field of tech.
Weekend Workshop: Become champ of your office with this DIY Nerf rocket launcher
Be the envy of your office whenever a random Nerf dart war breaks out with this easy-to-build DIY Nerf rocket launcher made out of PVC piping.
Weekly Rewind: AI for firefighters, bathrooms of the future, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Nvidia’s GTX 1070 mobile is up to 35 percent quicker than the former mobile gaming champ
Nvidia is simplifying its laptop GPUs to bring them in line with the desktop offerings. They aren't identical, and we've got a scoop on the differences.
Neuroscientists just figured out what causes déjà vu (and it’s not a glitch in The Matrix)
Researchers in the UK have developed a way to recreate déjà vu on command.
Intel won't lead the VR revolution, but it will power those who do
Intel seems to be getting into virtual reality, and its presence may establish new standards for VR that we'll use for years, even decades, to come.
Now computers can clone your handwriting with creepy accuracy
Researchers at University College London have created an algorithm capable of taking a sample of handwritten text and imitating it.
What happens when anyone can edit genes at home? We’re about to find out
Many experts think Zayner’s project is careless and even dangerous. And, although Zayner's goal is to do good, they wonder if it’s worth the risk.
Weekly Rewind: How to become a cyborg, super strong iPhones, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Why ‘Stranger Things’ should make you hopeful for the future of TV
Netflix's Stranger Things has been racking up praise from critics, yet unlike many of its acclaimed predecessors, it's a surprisingly optimistic tale.
Forget pricey pro cams, this YouTube star filmed a viral hit on a midrange DSLR
Viral video maker Scott Winn put his Red Epic aside to shoot his latest production entirely on Canon's midrange EOS 80D DSLR. The results are impressive.
Speech Center VR promises a simple cure for public speech anxiety: virtual reality avatars
Developer Cerevrum's Speech Center VR, an app for Samsung's Gear VR headset, aims to help users overcome anxieties associated with public speaking.
How the father of the World Wide Web plans to reclaim it from Facebook and Google
Facebook, Google, eBay, and others own vast swaths of Web activity and have unprecedented power over us, inspiring an effort to re-decentralize the Web.
Ready to become a cyborg? This dermal implant will give you a sixth sense
The international team of activists, technologists and body-hackers known as Cyborg Nest has invented a device called North Sense, which vibrates when you face north.
How ‘No Man’s Sky’ composes completely original music for every player
The musical variations of No Man's Sky's music is just as vast and varied as the game itself. Hello Games and 65daysofstatic explain how they made it.
Say what? A guide to Microsoft’s mind-melting jargon
Try as it might, Microsoft struggles to communicate clearly. Some Microsoft announcements feel like another language entirely, which can cause problems.
Like a floating Transformer, this yacht changes shape at the push of a button
Evo 43 is a yacht that, with the slightest tap of an accompanying smartphone app, will change its shape to increase the deck area by a whopping 40 percent.