Sci/Tech News

Dockhem’s iProp Universal Tablet Bean Bag Stand

December 23, 2013

Dockem iProp (Silver) You’ve been on a flight for a few hours when you suddenly realize you dozed off, and worst of all, your head has now slipped onto the shoulder of the stranger next to you. You awkward...

Chemicals from Fracking May Cause Infertility

Aneri Pattani

December 20, 2013

Hydraulic fracturing has long been a controversial issue for environmental concerns, but a new study shows that several chemicals used in the process could pose a danger to the body’s hormones and potentially c...

Opera Coast Browser for iPad is New and Improved

Aneri Pattani

December 19, 2013

Opera recently launched a new version of its Coast browser for iPad. This Version 2.0 includes new home screen customization options, faster navigation and more music features. The updated Coast is an especia...

Is your WiFi killing your houseplants?

Aneri Pattani

December 17, 2013

The lack of a green thumb may not be the only contributing factor to the early deaths of your houseplants. A recent experiment conducted by high school students in Denmark suggests that Wi-Fi routers may be dam...

Graphic: Cross-Platform Malware: A Growing Threat For Computers

John M. Guilfoil

December 10, 2013

By: Computer monitoring Software MobiStealth Cross-platform malware is a huge issue today, and it will continue to be a menace in 2014. Perhaps the most dangerous cross-platform malware came up in 2009. ...

The World’s First Strategy Racing Game to Launch this Month

Beth DeMilt

November 16, 2013

Are you ready for the world’s first strategy racing game? Set to launch in mid-November, Chase Race gives players all over the world a chance to race against each other while playing in real time. The game, whi...

Microsoft Stores Celebrate Xbox One Launch with Gaming Tournament

Beth DeMilt

November 15, 2013

The release of the Xbox One is just on the horizon and Microsoft Stores across the country are getting ready to welcome it with a bang. Six cities will host a Killer Instinct Ultra Fighter Gaming Tournament ...

Find AOC’s 27-Inch Multimedia LED-Backlit Monitor for $179 Across the Country this Black Friday

Beth DeMilt

November 14, 2013

Starting November 28 and running only until December 2, AOC, one of the world’s top competitors in monitor display technology, offers its highly sought-after 27-inch e2752she display for just $179.99. This give...

McAfee Releases their Annual 12 Scams of Christmas

Beth DeMilt

November 12, 2013

McAfee is once again looking out for their customer’s this holiday season as they release their annual “12 Scams of Christmas,” which gives consumers the heads-up about some of the most common cyber scams expec...

Apple iPhone is the Number One “Want” Among Teens this Holiday Season

Beth DeMilt

November 12, 2013

It is going to be a white (and green and pink and blue and yellow) Christmas as Apple gears up for a holiday season that puts a lot of their products underneath the tree. In fact, new research released today...

5 cases for the 2014 computer

John M. Guilfoil

November 9, 2013

As I've been saying for months now, computers aren't dying. Now we're getting into some computer cases that prove this fact. Today, I want to discuss a little cyber-surgery. It's not cheaper to build your ow...

Consumer Reports Classifies Monster’s M7 7-inch Tablet as a “Don’t Buy”

Beth DeMilt

November 7, 2013

Although Wal-Mart had high hopes for the $150 Monster M7 tablet found exclusively at their store, Consumer Reports does not believe it is worth the money. After testing, Consumer Reports found that the table...

10 things that would make LinkedIn a MILLION times better

John M. Guilfoil

November 6, 2013

I used LinkedIn every day. It's a fantastic anti-Facebook professional networking tool. It allows me to become friendlier with literally hundreds of people I meet at my jobs and networking events without giving...

Hey, Facebook, Enough with the Secret Changes

Beth DeMilt

October 21, 2013

Unbeknownst to the millions of Facebook users, the website has once again taken it upon itself to make a change that affects everyone without really asking for permission first. Back in April, Facebook start...

Celebrating Fault: Zach Weinersmith on comics, science, and Bad Ad Hoc

Anthony McColgan

October 14, 2013

Zach Weinersmith and Ben Lillie at B.A.H! CAMBRIDGE -- “Humor is something that is extremely human.” Zach Weinersmith explains on the lawn of M.I.T. “If we were ever visited by aliens, they would most likel...

The Computer Is Not Dying — 10 Reasons Why

John M. Guilfoil

October 13, 2013

We're starting a little series here, in an attempt to explain why the Personal Computer is not, in fact, dying. We have some hardware to look at, some reasons to give you, and when we're done, we hope you'll...

Anker announces a $12, 24-watt mini howitzer that can charge two tablets in your car

John M. Guilfoil

October 7, 2013

Anker, creator of some mixtures of pretty and functional have thrown together a $12 car charger that can power two iPads or other tablets at the same time with dual 24W 2.4 amp USB ports. The $11.99 charge...

4 Apps To Help Monitor Your Data Usage

September 11, 2013

Keep track of your downloads with these handy tools

Get Serious. Get Carbonite.

Joe Sinicki

May 16, 2013

Cheap, powerful, and easy to use

Four Internet laws that changed in the past year

May 14, 2013

Feeling more secure? More private?