The Star Destroyer, one of the largest ships in the Star Wars universe, has been recreated in excruciating detail in the form of a two-foot long 3D-printed ship consisting of thousands of small parts. It was, as the creator suggested, a big job. You can check out a set of images here but, sadly, there aren’t plans just yet. Using a PowerSpec 3D Pro printer and three rolls of filament… Read More This 3D-Printed Star Destroyer Is Two Feet LongThis entry was posted in 3d printing Gadgets star wars TC yoda on December 30, 2015 by John Biggs
CES is a bit like the auto shows of yesteryear, back when carmakers simply came to flex their muscles and show what they were capable of, as opposed to unveiling products that are destined for dealership parking lots. In the same spirit, Samsung has unveiled three products that will be on the showroom floor at CES 2016 next week. The first, and the strangest, is a ‘smart wearable… Read More Samsung Gets Wacky With A Belt Called WELT And Other ...This entry was posted in Consumer Electronics Show Gadgets head-mounted display mixed reality smartwatch TC Virtual reality Wearables and tagged samsung on December 30, 2015 by Jordan Crook
As the latest year of the future folds into the next, the most bombastic/annoying/entertaining of CEOs sets his gaze on the technologies that will define the wireless space and the company he is at the helm of. Just as he did last year, T-Mobile CEO John Legere published his list of predictions for tech in 2016. Though most of his predictions won’t surprise anyone (they’re pretty… Read More T-Mobile CEO Discusses Consolidation Rumors, His Predictions For Tech In ...This entry was posted in broadband Mobile TC on December 30, 2015 by Lucas Matney
Remember Carrier iQ? In the years before Edward Snowden’s revelations about the NSA, the name and its software became synonymous with creepy, unseen monitoring of everything that you do on a smartphone on behalf of carriers and phone makers — allegedly in the name of better user experience. Now the company appears to be no longer. TechCrunch has confirmed that AT&T has… Read More AT&T Snaps Up Assets, Talent From Carrier iQ, Phone Monitoring ...This entry was posted in AT&T Developer Mobile TC on December 30, 2015 by Ingrid Lunden
If I told you that the hottest person on social media right now is a rap producer telling fans that eating egg whites and drinking a gallon of water a day is the key to success, would you believe me? What if I told you that the same person regula... DJ Khaled On Technology, Entrepreneurship And Snapchatting His Keys To ...This entry was posted in Apps Mobile Social TC and tagged snapchat on December 30, 2015 by Fitz Tepper
Despite rebranding its free Internet.org ‘walled garden’ of apps plan in India under the new name of “Free Basics,” Facebook remains in direct violation of an open internet. Facebook’s first attempt with Indian carrier Airtel was rolled-back soon after its release in April thanks to huge public outrage on social media, ironically. Read More Facebook’s Plan to Monopolize The Internet In India Should Be ...This entry was posted in Asia Column Ericsson india Mark Zuckerberg net neutrality Social TC and tagged facebook samsung social media on December 30, 2015 by Karl Mehta
If you’re in the tech world, then you know exactly what Slack is and does. As you eke outside of our little techosphere, however, you might get some puzzled faces when you talk about your favorite work communication tool. Read More Slack’s New TV Commercial Is Adorable And EffectiveThis entry was posted in Apps Developer Enterprise Entertainment Mobile slack Social Startups on December 30, 2015 by Drew Olanoff
Credit and finance management platform Credit Karma, known best as the startup that offers free, no-strings-attached credit scores, has made its first acquisition. The company has acquired the makers of the mobile application Snowball, with plans to leverage the team’s expertise in mobile notifications. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and the Snowball app will be pulled from… Read More Credit Karma Acquires Innovative Mobile Notifications Startup SnowballThis entry was posted in Fundings & Exits Mobile Startups TC on December 30, 2015 by Sarah Perez
Las Vegas just got a touch more bearable. Uber is using Vinli and T-Mobile to equip its Vegas cars with Wifi. Thanks to Vinli’s hardware, the cars will become mobile hotspots. This is a limited time offer — just for CES. Vinli is working to add Wifi into the ridesharing equation. This is a good first step. And a wise one at that. Vegas is packed with the consumer industry’s… Read More Uber Taps Vinli To Provide WiFi In Las Vegas Cars ...This entry was posted in Gadgets Startups Uber vinli on December 30, 2015 by Matt Burns
If you don't want to do the whole cruise or road trip thing, you need a train. The post The 7 Best Train Trips in the World appeared first on WIRED. The 7 Best Train Trips in the WorldThis entry was posted in Autopia gallery Gear trains Transportation on December 30, 2015 by Jordan Crucchiola