This tracker could save the lives of lost hikers, missing children
Tapping into cellular data to provide real-time positioning on mapping software, the Remora tracker is a new tracking device that will alert friends and family if you get lost or possibly injured.
Cord-cutters may cost cable companies $1 billion over the next year
As costs for premium television subscriptions have risen by about 40 percent over the last five years, it appears as it more consumers will be cutting the cord in favor of streaming video.
Google upgrades Fiber TV with smart search, new look, RT ratings
Possibly ideal for anyone that currently subscribes to Google Fiber, the user interface to Google's Fiber TV platform has been overhauled with a new design in addition to a few new features.
New California law requires registration of all 3D-printed guns
Impacting the firearm hobbyist community within California, new legislation approved by the Governor will require a background check in order to obtain proper registration for any homemade gun.
Netflix releases action-packed ‘Luke Cage’ teaser, announces Daredevil season 3
Definitely good news for fans of Marvel comics, Netflix launched a series of teasers and first looks for comic book adaptions of Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders and Daredevil.
Happy Days creator, film director Garry Marshall dies at 81
Definitely sad news for the film and television industry as well as fans of his movies, Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall passed away in California due to pneumonia complications.
Police arrest man who threatened to ‘purge’ Pokemon Go players
Using Facebook to convey a warning of possible violence against a local community of Pokemon players, a 29-year-old Texas man named Nathan Cerda posted that he was planning to “purge” anyone attending Pokemon Go events or simply walking around collecting Pokemon. Detailed in the police’s press release, Cerda indicated that he was going to use modified paintball guns […]
Private gun sales are now banned on Facebook, Instagram
Pushing back against anyone that was selling firearms on Facebook without a background check, representatives of the social network are now prohibiting the sale of guns through either Facebook or Instagram.
The Walking Dead adds four new series regulars to season seven
Likely good news for anyone that loves nasty villains, The Walking Dead is expanding the cast of series regulars to include Jeffrey Dean Morgan who plays the charismatic, psychopath known as Negan.
Will Nest’s smart crib replace the baby monitor?
Possibly ideal for anyone that wants to keep a data-driven eye on their baby all the time, Nest may be working on a smart baby crib that will tell parents when and why a baby is crying.
What’s scarier than downtown LA? Careening down a glass slide 1,000 feet above it
Definitely not for the faint of heart or anyone with a fear of heights, Los Angeles is opening up a new attraction that lets people slide 45 feet along clear glass while suspended 70 stories in the air.
Comedian Hannibal Buress joins cast of ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
Likely adding more humor within the upcoming film about everyone's favorite web-slinger, Hannibal Buress has signed on for an unnamed role in Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Keurig discontinues expensive Kold soda maker, offers refunds to consumers
Keurig has been forced to abandon production of the Keurig Kold soda maker as well as lay off workers.
Victim spots mugger on Facebook’s ‘People You May Know’
Definitely an interesting way to accidentally stumble across a criminal, a mugging victim discovered their attacker's name and picture along the right sidebar of Facebook's 'People You May Know' feature.
Netflix lands exclusive deal with Disney, Lucasfilm, Pixar and Marvel, starts in September
Fantastic news for anyone that enjoys franchises like The Avengers and Star Wars, Netflix has scored an exclusive licensing deal for new and past video content from Disney, Lucasfilm, Pixar and Marvel.
Check out the first photos of Idris Elba as The Gunslinger
Currently on set in South Africa, actor Idris Elba was spotted roaming the streets during filming while dressed as Roland Deschain in the movie adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower.
SyFy orders Krypton pilot, a Superman show without Superman
Likely attempting to repeat the success of prequel shows like FOX's Gotham, the SyFy network will be weaving stories about life on Krypton years before the Man of Steel was even born.
Jurors caught checking Facebook may face a $1,500 fine
Looking for a better way to enforce rules about checking mobile devices during a trial, California has proposed new legislation that would slap a juror with a hefty fine if they hop on social during a trial.
J.J. Abrams teams up with Daisy Ridley for supernatural drama
Likely linking up with Abrams after the success of Star Wars last year, Daisy Ridley is currently in talks to star in a cross between The Notebook and Albert Brooks‘ fantasy romance Defending Your Life.
Future Game of Thrones seasons could be seven episodes or less
Likely disappointing news for any Game of Thrones fans, HBO is considering finishing off the series with a 13-episode run. Unfortunately, those episodes could be split into two different seasons.
AMC CEO actually wants to allow texting in movie theaters
Be wary the next time you visit an AMC-owned theater; you may have to watch other moviegoers light up the theater with their smartphones for the entire movie just so they can send text messages.
Need condoms? You’ve got to hit that new Amazon Dash button
Ideal if you want an easy way to place orders of your favorite household items, Amazon has significantly expanded the Dash button program today with roughly 80 new brands in the mix.
Streaming 4K yet? AT&T adds unlimited data option to U-Verse
Perhaps ideal for anyone that's binge watching season two of Daredevil in Ultra HD, AT&T is adding an unlimited data option for U-Verse subscribers as well as raising data caps to meet consumer streaming needs.
Want to share one audio stream with ten sets of headphones? Meet HUB
Definitely less expensive than using Sonos speakers in your home, HUB is a new solution for streaming audio to speakers or headphones from a single source. That source can be anything from a mobile device to a home theater receiver.
Twitter is halting TweetDeck for Windows support in mid-April
Impacting anyone that manages mulitple Twitter accounts in the TweetDeck app for Windows, the social network is ending support for the standalone application soon and is encouraging users to switch to the Web.
Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, Scorsese invest in same-day theatrical releases for $50 (Update)
A startup wants to bring same-day theatrical releases into your home at $50 per rental, and now J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg, and others are on board.
