By Don Reisinger Latest game in the popular franchise blocks the Share Play feature on Sony’s PlayStation 4, which is supposed to let friends share games over the Internet.
By Ashley Esqueda On today’s show, we check out a water sphere floating in microgravity (courtesy of the astronauts onboard the International Space Station), debate bidding on the Atari 2600 E.T. games dug up from a landfill, and discuss an EFF request that could revive abandoned online games.
By Rick Broida Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s outdated. These popular tech items prove that cheap deals come to those who wait.
By Steven Musil Google opens up an invitation-request window, but it’s brief.
By Chris Matyszczyk An advisory committee to the Congressional Internet Caucus meets Thursday to consider what expectations of privacy Americans should have.
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By Bridget Carey In this tech-news roundup, Bridget Carey explains the confusion and controversy behind the social media sensation #AlexFromTarget, and how it all could be a marketing stunt. We also take a look at impressive new fitness wristbands from Jawbone.
By Don Reisinger The device is shaped like a circle and has two earbuds that can be detached from each other and used for both listening to music and hearing voice calls.
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By Michelle Starr A new ichthyosaur discovered in China is the missing link between the aquatic reptiles of the Mesozoic era and their terrestrial ancestors.
By Claire Reilly LG tightens ties with Google in a patent cross-licensing agreement that is set to last for at least a decade, following similar moves by Korean rival Samsung earlier this year.
By Chris Matyszczyk Breakr, a company that wants to bring fans and fandom together, says it’s behind the latest overnight viral sensation. Its CEO is stunned by the reaction.
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