Category: Tech

Google Shows Off New Smarts at I/O 17

Google announced several new features for its products at I/O 17, it's annual developers conference held in Mountainview. Google has a pretty clear theme for this year's I/O developers conference: using machine learning to make our lives easier. Here's a look at what they're doing. Follow KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Facebook or Twitter for cool apps, tech tricks

What Is the Antikythera Mechanism? 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

(Google) The 115th anniversary of the discovery of the Antikythera mechanism, which some call the “world’s first computer,” is being marked with a Google Doodle. “The Antikythera mechanism tracked planetary positions, predicted lunar and solar eclipses, and even signaled the next Olympic Games. It was probably also used for mapping and navigation,” Google says. “A dial on the front combines

‘New Assassin’s Creed,’ ‘Far Cry 5,’ and ‘The Crew 2’ Teased by Ubisoft

Make history. Subscribe to the Ubisoft US YouTube channel and stay tuned for this year's E3. #AssassinsCreed https://t.co/q2czPk63kM — Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) May 16, 2017 Three new games from Ubisoft were teased on Twitter. One tweet encourages players to subscribe to Ubisoft US’s YouTube channel and gives an image of the Assassin’s Creed logo. This probably points to the “Assassin’s

‘Injustice 2’: How to Unlock Every Premier Skin

While there are not a ton of additional characters in Injustice 2 to unlock, one way to obtain new fighters is through premier skins. These alternate outfits not only change how a fighter looks, but their dialogue options, voice, and even some visual flares to their moves. Characters will interact with someone wearing a premier skin, as this acts as

‘The Surge’ Guide: How to Turn On the Lights in the Power Plant

(Focus Home Interactive) The power plant area of The Surge is super dark and scary. You can get lights on your exo-suit armor but there’s an even better way to turn on the lights and make the power plant much less scary. From the entrance to the power plant from the big wide open area, head down the stairs. You

‘Injustice 2’: How to Use Environmental Interactions (Stage Hazards)

There are a lot of different mechanics and nuanced moves you need to learn in order to claim victory, however, one of the most interesting is Environmental Interactions or Stage Hazards. These typically one-time use moves allow players to interact with objects in a specific stage to deal damage to an opponent. From throwing the Arkham Asylum sign at someone

‘Pokemon Go’: What Changes Are In Effect for Adventure Week?

‘Pokemon Go’ is available for iOS and Android devices. (Niantic) A new event has just been announced in Pokemon Go. “Adventure Week” will begin on Thursday, May 18th and it conclude a week later, on Thursday, May 25th. So what exactly will be different in this week-long Pokemon Go event? Well, according to Niantic’s announcement, more items will be given

‘Pokemon Go’: When Does Adventure Week Start & End?

Adventure Week is about to take place in ‘Pokemon Go.’ (Niantic) A new event is about to begin in Pokemon Go. Niantic is referring to this event as “Adventure Week.” So when exactly does the event start, and when does it wrap up? According to Niantic’s official news announcement today, Adventure Week will start on Thursday, May 18th at 1:00

‘Sonic Forces’ New Character is Whoever You Want It to Be

The anticipated new character for Sonic Forces has been revealed to be… whoever you want! Sonic Forces will allow you to customize your very own hero, essentially turning your sonic fanfiction character to life. You can choose from a variety of animals, clothing, and gadgets that you can take with you through the game. IGN confirmed that there are seven

‘The Surge’ Review in Progress, My Impressions After Two Hours

(Deck13) The Surge released today and I’ve spent about two and a half hours with it so far. I’m really digging what I played despite some concerns I have. The game opens strong, giving you everything you need to know and getting you in the mood to play it. I love how you’re lead to believe that your character Warren

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