Monthly Archives: September 2011

No one really thought that Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype would be smooth as silk. Skype is, after all, an entirely different beast than some of the independent app and game development shops Microsoft has gobbled up before. It’s a massive, … Continue reading →

As you’ve probably heard, the next step in high definition is 4K. 1080p was fine in 2005 but it’s getting to be time for a step up, and it’s not 21:9. The next major shift in display (and video capture) … Continue reading →

A research team at MIT has managed to create a self-contained artificial leaf that can split water into oxygen and hydrogen using solar power. The artificial leaf can be seen to work just by dropping it into a glass of … Continue reading →

Having an anti-malware program installed on your computer is a must. Unfortunately, the folks who push the definition updates that power those programs are human — and every now and then a minor oversight can make a big difference. The biggest … Continue reading →

There’s no question that many of us are in better moods during the summer months when the days are longer and there’s more sunlight. Also, those few extra hours of sleep on the weekends really do seem to make a … Continue reading →

The Humble Frozen Synapse Bundle, the awkwardly named latest Humble Indie Bundle, just got a little bit better. The already solid — and quite affordable — bundle just added indie hit Trauma in for free. Like many of the other … Continue reading →