NASA Invents Wi-Fi Chip That Requires Virtually No Battery Power
NASA has invented a new chip for mobiles that could soon save you a ton of battery power.
Popular Science reports that the chip, created by NASA's Adrian Tang and UCLA's M.C. Frank Chang, runs on 100 times less energy than the receivers we use in mobiles today. It works by reflecting the wi-fi signal from a special router rather than emitting its own signal. The router does nearly all the work, allowing the chip to run on a very small amount of energy.
What's more is that wi-fi speed is not significantly affected by the new chip. The researchers have been able to reach speeds of 40MB/s using the new technology.
NASA Invents Wi-Fi Chip That Requires Virtually No Battery Power
NASA has invented a new chip for mobiles that could soon save you a ton of battery power.
Popular Science reports that the chip, created by NASA's Adrian Tang and UCLA's M.C. Frank Chang, runs on 100 times less energy than the receivers we use in mobiles today. It works by reflecting the wi-fi signal from a special router rather than emitting its own signal. The router does nearly all the work, allowing the chip to run on a very small amount of energy.
What's more is that wi-fi speed is not significantly affected by the new chip. The researchers have been able to reach speeds of 40MB/s using the new technology.
Armello PS4, PC Release Date Revealed
Digital tabletop game Armello is coming to PlayStation 4, Windows, Mac, and Linux on September 1, developer League of Geeks announced today.
The developer also revealed two new characters that will be playable in the final build: Zosha, the Whisperer and Barnaby, Screwloose. Zosha, a female member of the Rat Clan, is a stealth-based character with a strong attack and weak defense. Barnaby, meanwhile, hails from the Rabbit Clan and possesses a strong defense and the ability to swap items in and out from his inventory at any time.
The digital tabletop game is currently available to PC players through Steam Early Access for $25 USD until July 31.
The final build of Armello, which mixes board and card game elements with strategy and role-playing mechanics, will be playable for the first time next month at PAX Prime. For more, check out IGN's video preview below.
Funko Pop! Line of Bioshock Collectibles Revealed
A line of BioShock Infinite Funko Pop! figures is on its way.
The toys include an adorable version of Elizabeth, as well as two versions of main character Booker DeWitt - one Booker comes with the Sky-Hook, while the other is equipped with Booker's signature gun. Rounding out the set is a Little Sister and a 6"-sized "Super Pop" Big Daddy.
The BioShock Infinite line is expected to see release in September.
Funko also recently unveiled its new line of Pop! figurines based on Batman: Arkham Knight, as well as a glow-in-the-dark Pop! figure of the Fallout series' iconic Vault Boy.
Funko Pop! Line of Bioshock Collectibles Revealed
A line of BioShock Infinite Funko Pop! figures is on its way.
The toys include an adorable version of Elizabeth, as well as two versions of main character Booker DeWitt - one Booker comes with the Sky-Hook, while the other is equipped with Booker's signature gun. Rounding out the set is a Little Sister and a 6"-sized "Super Pop" Big Daddy.
The BioShock Infinite line is expected to see release in September.
Funko also recently unveiled its new line of Pop! figurines based on Batman: Arkham Knight, as well as a glow-in-the-dark Pop! figure of the Fallout series' iconic Vault Boy.
Ouya CEO Leaves Company Following Razer Acquisition
Razer has purchased struggling microconsole company Ouya – specifically, its software assets – for an undisclosed amount of money.
After a few months of rumors regarding Ouya's future, CEO and co-founder Julie Uhrman revealed the acquisition on Twitter today.
Uhrman also hinted at her own departure from the company, stating, "OUYA was a once in a lifetime experience. Now I'm off to find the next... stay tuned!"
Along with Ouya's software assets, such as its online retail platform and catalog of content, Razer is also bringing over Ouya's technical and developer relations teams.
Ouya CEO Leaves Company Following Razer Acquisition
Razer has purchased struggling microconsole company Ouya – specifically, its software assets – for an undisclosed amount of money.
After a few months of rumors regarding Ouya's future, CEO and co-founder Julie Uhrman revealed the acquisition on Twitter today.
Uhrman also hinted at her own departure from the company, stating, "OUYA was a once in a lifetime experience. Now I'm off to find the next... stay tuned!"
Along with Ouya's software assets, such as its online retail platform and catalog of content, Razer is also bringing over Ouya's technical and developer relations teams.
Hawking, Musk, Wozniak Warn of Imminent AI-Based Robot Warfare
Dozens of high-profile scientists, businessmen, and other dignitaries, including the likes of Stephen Hawking, Steve Wozniak, and Elon Musk, have signed an open letter appealing to the UN to ban AI-based weaponry.
The letter, published by The Future of Life Institute, states that AI-controlled weapons with capabilities of searching for and eliminating people autonomously will likely be available "within years, not decades," and describes autonomous weapons as a potential "third revolution in warfare, after gunpowder and nuclear arms."
"If any major military power pushes ahead with AI weapon development," the letter continues, "a global arms race is virtually inevitable... autonomous weapons will become the Kalashnikovs of tomorrow." It warns that while these weapons may reduce human casualties, it will also lower the threshold for states to go to war, as the materials needed to create these machines are so cheap and readily available.
Hawking, Musk, Wozniak Warn of Imminent AI-Based Robot Warfare
Dozens of high-profile scientists, businessmen, and other dignitaries, including the likes of Stephen Hawking, Steve Wozniak, and Elon Musk, have signed an open letter appealing to the UN to ban AI-based weaponry.
The letter, published by The Future of Life Institute, states that AI-controlled weapons with capabilities of searching for and eliminating people autonomously will likely be available "within years, not decades," and describes autonomous weapons as a potential "third revolution in warfare, after gunpowder and nuclear arms."
"If any major military power pushes ahead with AI weapon development," the letter continues, "a global arms race is virtually inevitable... autonomous weapons will become the Kalashnikovs of tomorrow." It warns that while these weapons may reduce human casualties, it will also lower the threshold for states to go to war, as the materials needed to create these machines are so cheap and readily available.
Here’s When World of Tanks Comes to Xbox One
World of Tanks releases on Xbox One tomorrow, July 28.
This new-gen release of Wargaming's popular online action game, which launched last year for Xbox 360, is available for pre-download on Xbox One via Xbox Live, and will support cross-platform play between the Xbox One and Xbox 360 versions.
Check out its official launch trailer below.
Additionally, World of Tanks on Xbox One features enhanced graphics and battle damage made possible by the Havoc physics system. On top of that, a completely new PVE mode, dubbed "Proving Grounds," offers an easy way for newbies to practice before battling against others online.
For more on World of Tanks, check out our review of the Xbox 360 version.