The Lenovo Yoga C640 offers a solid budget-friendly option for students and everyday users seeking a dependable, versatile laptop without breaking the bank. With a 10th-gen Intel Core i3, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD, this $600 convertible provides smooth performance for Office apps and day-to-day tasks. The Yoga C640s aluminum build, flexible 360-degree hinge, and conservative design make...

When Does Storytelling Work in Sports Games? Podcasting is a fantastic way to get your personality and your ideas out into the world. Though it’s far easier to produce a regular podcast show than, say, a video series or other forms of online content, podcasting still requires more than one might expect, especially if you want to incorporate professional audio....

Star Trek: Sulus Journey as an Openly Gay Character The Star Trek franchise is known for bringing the first interracial kiss to U.S. television, and now it has taken another progressive step by adding its first openly gay character. In Star Trek Beyond , the helmsman of the USS Enterprise, Hikaru Sulu (played by John Cho), will be out and raising...

2020 Census and Differential Privacy There’s a parable about six men who are blind touching an elephant . Each describes the animal differently, depending on whether they felt its tusk, tail, leg, trunk, ear, or side. Take the accounts separately, and you’ll learn something about the feel of the individual parts. Put them together, and you get a sense of...

Growing up, Ninja Gaiden was both a source of frustration and a proud accomplishment when finally conquered. It’s a feeling that resonates with many gamers, especially when considering the practice of borrowing games. This tradition, which has introduced players to countless titles, is now at risk. Microsoft’s rumored plan to charge fees for used games could put an end to...

Impact of Solar Flares The sun has been unusually active this week, culminating in a large solar flare which it threw off at 600 miles per second in the direction of Earth on Thursday, October 28. The flare is an X1-class flare, with X-class being the most intense form of flares. The burst of radiation is heading toward us and...

Apple Watch Series 2 vs. Fitbit Blaze: A Comparison The Apple Watch is largely considered to be the best smartwatch out there, and for good reason. It works seamlessly with the iPhone , is quite a stylish device, is water-resistant (for those who want to swim with it), and offers excellent fitness tracking capabilities. Of course, it’s not the only...

Saltfish Bowery Bag From backpacks to messengers, photographers have a number of different choices when it comes to a bag to house their gear — but bag company Ona is also introducing a way to make that bag one-of-a-kind. On Tuesday, March 6, Ona announced a limited-edition, travel-inspired bag with 100 unique designs, made in collaboration with Saltfish Surf Co....

The Apple Watch is set to be a challenging purchase for those eager to buy. Initially, it wont be available in stores, as Apple opts for online orders only during the launch period. To find the right fit, buyers must book a personalized session at an Apple Store before ordering the watch online for delivery a couple of weeks later....

Audioengine A2: A Compact Speaker Review Summary Audioengine recently announced the little brother to the A5, the A2 desktop speaker set. The A2 speakers are roughly half the size of the A5 and they don’t put out quite as much power, but they seem to have just as much intensity per cubic inch as the A5’s. We gave the A2...