Games and Tech

New platforms, increased brevity have led to the de-evolution of blogging

Rainy Schermerhorn

February 8, 2012 at 11:32 pm

Just a few years ago blogging was one of the biggest emerging trends on the Web; now it seems to have fallen out of the spotlight.

Depths of the Internet displayed on Reddit

Aaron West

December 5, 2011 at 10:25 pm

The unedited avalanche of news, opinions, ideas and general bizarreness of Reddit makes it a welcome distraction for any audience.
Study: Teens find peers kind on social networks

The Associated Press

November 10, 2011 at 10:07 am

Despite worries about online bullying, more than two-thirds of teenagers on social-networking sites say their peers are mostly kind.

Stand improves connection between Apple keyboard, tablet

Gary Hsu

November 10, 2011 at 9:33 am

For those who want the ease of use of a tablet but want to be as efficient as possible, WINGStand should suit your needs.
New Nintendo games breathe new life into old favorites

Aaron West

November 1, 2011 at 9:42 pm

Videogame fans can look forward to bouts of nostalgia this month as their favorites like Super Mario and Zelda get an update.
Squirmy toddler? There’s an app for that

The Associated Press

October 27, 2011 at 10:02 pm

Balance and discretion are key when exposing one's children to modern technology.
Torch cams to give masses views from Lady Liberty

The Associated Press

October 25, 2011 at 8:31 am

The statue’s webcams will offer views from the torch that have been unavailable to the public since 1916.
Robotics enthusiasts share expertise

Lindsey Cherner

October 24, 2011 at 10:05 pm

The Robot Group meets every Thursday night to discuss building, how to deal with financial aspects and also their love of the hobby.
Gaming club to host epic StarCraft tournament

Aaron West

October 18, 2011 at 9:37 pm

StarCraft is on par with professional sports, with 600,000 to 700,000 people attending tournaments each year.
'Fluffy' card game makes being nice deceptive

Aaron West

October 13, 2011 at 9:56 pm

Good manners served with a side of “screw you,” are apparently more readily accepted.
OtterBox iPhone case protects like no other

Gary Hsu

October 5, 2011 at 9:12 am

Make your fragile iPhone 4 withstand daily usage and the occasional drop with a case that's built like a tank.
iPhone 4S is an upgrade but no godsend

Gerald Rich

October 5, 2011 at 9:00 am

It seemed like the mythical iPhone 5 would be a complete game changer. In reality the iPhone 4s and iOS5 are just trying to catch up.
Internet amplifies effects of bullying at every age

The Associated Press

September 28, 2011 at 9:42 am

Three-fourths of the young people said they consider these darker aspects of the online world, sometimes broadly called “digital abuse,” a serious problem.