President pledges $4 billion toward computer science in schools
Some of those leaders include companies that have already promised support for the President’s educational initiatives. Apple, Cartoon Network, Code.org, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce and Qualcomm are all widening their education efforts, investing in programs or both to help improve computer science in the country. Throwing cash at a problem won’t make it go away, of course, and there aren’t any guarantees that...
Tag Heuer Connected review: $1,500 for a smartwatch?
Hardware As you’d expect from a watchmaker with a storied history, the Connected is a remarkably well-built piece of kit. For one, it’s almost shockingly light — thanks to the fancy Grade 2 titanium Tag Heuer used for the chassis and lugs. I honestly wasn’t expecting the Connected to feel as trim as it did just based on looks; it’s a distinctly masculine piece that takes cues from a handful of the...
Tag Heuer Connected review: $1,500 for a smartwatch?
Hardware As you’d expect from a watchmaker with a storied history, the Connected is a remarkably well-built piece of kit. For one, it’s almost shockingly light — thanks to the fancy Grade 2 titanium Tag Heuer used for the chassis and lugs. I honestly wasn’t expecting the Connected to feel as trim as it did just based on looks; it’s a distinctly masculine piece that takes cues from a handful of the...
Apple Introduces iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
Innovation isn’t always obvious to the eye, but look a little closer at iPhone 6s and you’ll find it’s been fundamentally improved. The enclosure is made from a new alloy of 7000 Series aluminum — the same grade used in the aerospace industry. The cover glass is the strongest, most durable glass used in any smartphone. And a new rose gold finish joins space gray, silver, and gold. Learn more about iPhone 6s design Read the original...
Ben Heck’s Steam controller-inspired concept
The Ben Heck Show team were asked to check out Valve’s Steam Controller, so we took this as an opportunity to see how the controller works and bring PC gaming to the console masses. The team uses it as inspiration to create a gaming controller for the living room. Karen, Felix and Ben work together using a Teensy, hall effect sensors, clay and metal cutting (with some sewing) to let you kick back and enjoy a game of Quake on the...
