HBO’s Christmas Gift: The Wire in HD to launch on December 26
Arguably one of the best HBO shows created in the last 15 years, The Wire is receiving a 1080p remaster from HBO and will be available for streaming on HBO GO the day after Christmas.
Nielsen will start measuring Netflix viewership in December
In an attempt to measure how many episodes of House of Card that you just binge watched, Nielsen will start using audio-monitoring in December to track what digital content is being watched in Nielsen homes.
Google gets FCC approval for Nexus Player, preorders likely to reopen
Forced to halt all preorders of the Nexus Player on Saturday, Google will now be able to take orders of the set-top box once again after receiving approval from the Federal Communications Commission.
The Onyx wearable makes Star Trek communicators a reality
Conceptually ripped right of the chest of Jean-Luc Picard, the Onyx is a personal communication device that can be worn on a shirt and used to chat over a private network when linked to a smartphone.
Hawk takes out quadcopter drone, reclaims the sky
Wildlife 1, Technology 0. A Massachusetts man was filming his drone flying above a park when the attached GoPro captured an angry hawk dive-bombing the quadcopter and ultimately knocking it out of the sky.
“Zombie-proof” log cabin comes with security cameras, solar panels and Xbox
Definitely ideal for anyone that has multiple seasons of Doomsday Preppers saved on their DVR, this zombie fortification cabin will provide all the safety you need for any potential undead apocalypse.
Bringrr makes sure you never drive away without your smartphone
Ideal for anyone that tends to forget to grab their phone on the way out the door, the Bringrr is a Bluetooth-enabled gadget that triggers an audio alert if you start the car without your smartphone nearby.
Comedy club charges by the laugh using facial recognition tech
In a theater where each smile will cost you some pocket change, facial recognition technology was used to measure enjoyment levels of audience members in a Barcelona comedy theater.
Study: U.S. teens abandon Facebook and cling to iPhones
With approximately $2,700 to spend on clothing, electronics and other items this year, U.S. teens are flocking to the Apple store for new iPhones while ignoring Mom and Dad's friend request on Facebook.
Streaming Shutdown: Redbox, Verizon give up on Redbox Instant
Closing down a streaming service that failed to attract a significant number of subscribers, Redbox and Verizon decide to shut down the Netflix-killer that never was, Redbox Instant.
Man allegedly shoots down neighbor’s drone with shotgun
Perhaps attempting to create a live action version of Nintendo's Duck Hunt, a New Jersey man thought it would be an absolutely brilliant idea to blast away at a flying drone with his shotgun.
New Apple TV update offers CNBC and FOX NOW, requires authentication
Ideal for anyone with a premium cable subscription as well as an Apple TV, applications for CNBC and the FOX network have been added to the user interface of the popular set-top box.
Is Google+ being slowly sunsetted? Mandatory Gmail integration gets removed
Definitely a shift away from promoting Google+ usage, the search company has removed the mandatory requirement of setting up a new Google+ account when signing up for a Gmail account.
James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74
Known for his role as metal-faced Jaws in two James Bond films in the late seventies, actor Richard Kiel passed away in a Fresno hospital earlier today for reasons unknown to the public.
DiGiorno is the latest company to make a social media blunder
Thankfully caught quickly and handled responsibly after it was posted, pizza maker DiGiorno got into some hot water after posting a tweet that didn't take the serious meaning of a hashtag into account.
Demystifying the audio settings on your PlayStation 3
Confused by terms like Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. 96 kHz, Bitstream and Dynamic Range Control? We help you make all the right audio settings in your PS3 right here.
Man posts Instagram selfies with stolen goods, subsequently arrested
Definitely a bad idea, a Florida man posted a variety of selfies on Instagram that led the local police department right to his front door.
Ice Bucket Challenge video posted on Facebook leads police to wanted man
Yet another story of social media leading to the arrest of a wanted criminal, the popular "Ice Bucket Challenge" craze got a parole violator into hot water when a tipster provided the location of the filming to police.
Facebook is taking steps to scrub the feed of ‘click-bait’ articles
Definitely ideal if you are a heavy Facebook user, the social network will attempt to reduce the volume of click-bait content in the feed by measuring the length of time people spend actually reading the article.
