Jun 29, 2015 1:40 PM | By Fred O'Connor

Microsoft Research says its lens system can improve the Oculus Rift's vision

Microsoft's design uses lenses that may cost $225 per eye and a high-end 3D printer to produce the lens casing.

Jun 29, 2015 1:40 PM | By Oscar Raymundo

Get your Snapchat fix with Facebook's new silly photos

Facebook's new photo uploader for iOS let's your make silly creations by overlaying text, stickers, emojis and filters.

Jun 29, 2015 11:48 AM | By Derek Walter

OnePlus 2 leaks show sleek, Nexus-style build with fingerprint sensor

OnePlus claims its new fingerprint scanner unlocks the device faster than Apple's Touch ID.

Jun 29, 2015 11:32 AM | By Hayden Dingman

Valve's 'Get it early' Steam Machine preorders sell out

If you want a Steam Machine, you'll have to wait until November like some sort of plebe.

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Cut the cord and leave cable TV behind

Don't be afraid to get rid of your cable. Streaming and download services will ensure that you don't miss any of your favorite shows or movies.

Jun 29, 2015 11:00 AM | By Hayden Dingman

SOMA hands-on: Underwater, no one can hear you scream

Frictional's latest horror game proves the studio still knows how to get under your skin better than any other team out there.

Jun 29, 2015 10:53 AM | By Derek Walter

How Google uses robots to test Android phones for lag

The Chrome TouchBot checks for touchscreen latency on both Android and Chrome OS devices.

Jun 29, 2015 10:17 AM | By Derek Walter

Offline 'OK Google' capability found hidden inside latest Google app for Android update

An excavation into version 4.8 of the Google app also uncovers insecure network warnings, new voice commands, and more tie-ins to what's around you.

BrandPost Feb 17, 2015 10:05 AM

The Internet of Things and the currency of privacy

Getting ready to check the "agree" box on that User Agreement? Read this first.

Jun 29, 2015 9:01 AM | By Jared Newman

Surface, Windows RT tablets receiving promised update soon (but not Windows 10)

Windows RT was a compromise for ARM-based tablets, and so is its upgrade path: new features, but not the whole, new operating system.

Jun 29, 2015 8:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Malwarebytes offers amnesty to pirates amid licensing overhaul

To avoid leaving legitimate users behind, the anti-malware vendor hands out free licenses for faulty keys.

Jun 29, 2015 7:49 AM | By Ian Paul

Samsung's next-gen tech could spawn smaller, supercharged batteries

Samsung researchers have found a way to make silicon a more viable material for future lithium-ion batteries.

Jun 29, 2015 7:16 AM | By Loek Essers

Google harms users by favoring its own services in search results, study finds

Two U.S. academics have published a report slamming Google's practice of blending links to its own services with general search results.

Jun 29, 2015 7:09 AM | By Hayden Dingman

Diablo-like Lego Minifigures Online MMO polished up, abandons free-to-play

Lego Minifigures Online launched last year and you probably didn't know it. So now Lego's trying again, without all the gross free-to-play hooks.

Answer Line Jun 29, 2015 7:08 AM | By Lincoln Spector

What to do when your email address sends spam

Spam is going out in your name to everyone you know. A few precautions can keep this from happening again.