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Those of us who need glasses to see a TV or laptop screen clearly could ditch the eyewear thanks to a display technology that corrects vision problems. The technology uses algorithms to alter an image based on a person’s glasses … Continue reading →

Sometimes, we just don’t know our own strength. Former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan M. Pitts knows this all too well. His week started off on a high — President Obama presented him with the Medal of Honor on Monday for … Continue reading →

In our latest Ask a Dev video, web developer Alex Wasner discusses using Apache Cordova to create cross-platform applications via web technologies Apache Cordova puts your HTML, CSS and JavaScript into a native web view and uses plug-ins to give … Continue reading →

As fighting in Gaza continues between Israeli forces and Hamas militants, users of Instagram and Facebook are getting creative to voice their support for the two sides of the conflict. See also: Israel Is Losing Control of the Gaza Media … Continue reading →

If you’re still pining for a return of Firefly, then you might be able to get your fix in the online game based in its universe. In an announcement at San Diego Comic-Con Thursday, it was revealed that the the … Continue reading →

They kick butt. They take names. And they look great in spandex. Now that the god of thunder is officially a goddess, she joins the ranks of many superheroines who have made an impact on the comic book world for … Continue reading →

The tablet is dead. At least, that’s what an array of breathless news reports would have you believe. Yes, it’s true that tablet sales are on the decline in many markets and growing slower than others. But don’t believe the … Continue reading →

DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukraine’s Security Service on Friday released audio from a phone conversation it says it recorded between two Russian-backed rebels that proves the group is behind the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. In the tapped phone call … Continue reading →

Lyft is (once again) ready to launch in New York City. The ride-sharing startup that competes with Uber announced that it will start offering rides to NYC passengers for the first time Friday night. The app will begin to operate … Continue reading →

In June, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled the company’s first smartphone, the Amazon Fire phone. Now, it’s finally on sale The Fire phone is a truly consumer-first product and comes equipped with Fire OS, as well as Amazon-unique features such … Continue reading →