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IBM’s Hello Quantum is a devilishly difficult puzzle game about qubits

Posted by Genevieve Klien in entertainment, quantum physics, robotics/AI

Jul 23
2018

IBM’s Hello Quantum released on Android today. If you’ve always wanted to be a quantum computer programmer, this is the puzzle game for you!

Ask Ethan: Which Movies Get The Science Of Time Travel Right?

Posted by Genevieve Klien in entertainment, science, time travel

Jul 22
2018

It’s one of the most common tropes in science fiction. But which movies actually get the science right?

The Spectrum Retreat brings color to Portal-like puzzles

Posted by Genevieve Klien in entertainment

Jul 21
2018

Intriguing game has its moments, but flubs story section.

‘Star Wars’: Billy Dee Williams Reprising Role as Lando Calrissian

Posted by Michael Lance in entertainment

Jul 10
2018

Did you feel it?

Billy Dee Williams, who played the galactic gambler Lando Calrissian, will reprise the role for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX,’ the next installment from Lucasfilm.

This device lets you control video games hands free

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in entertainment, wearables

Jul 2
2018

The Bcon wearable gaming controller can be worn on your head or foot.

Free voice and text chat for gamers

Posted by Ankur Bargotra in entertainment, singularity

Jun 28
2018

Want a place to discuss science, futurism, technology and the impact of their applications on society? Join the ‘Singularity’ Discord server:

Step up your game with a modern voice & text chat app. Crystal clear voice, multiple server and channel support, mobile apps, and more. Get your free server now!

This virtual reality headset runs at human-eye resolution

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in entertainment, virtual reality

Jun 24
2018

Varjo’s VR headset lets you see virtual objects in much greater detail, and could be used for training, design or entertainment.

A Neuroscientist Says Video Games Positively Affect the Brain in Two Ways

Posted by Genevieve Klien in entertainment, neuroscience

Jun 23
2018

Ever watch ‘Your Brain on Blank’? Ever have a question about the brain? Then you’re in the right place. Join us as neuroscience Ph.D. candidate Shannon Odell takes a few minutes to answer some of the write-in questions from our viewers about how different stimuli affect your brain.

Can science-based video games help kids with autism?

Posted by Genevieve Klien in entertainment, neuroscience, science

Jun 22
2018

An expanding arcade of video games takes aim at easing autism traits, from poor visual attention to problems with motor skills, but the evidence of the games’ effectiveness remains limited.

Microsoft launches ambitious blockchain project to help creators get paid

Posted by Genevieve Klien in bitcoin, entertainment

Jun 21
2018

It seems that Microsoft isn’t done experimenting with blockchain technology.

Microsoft and Ernst & Young (EY) announced the launch of a blockchain solution for content rights and royalties management on Wednesday.

The blockchain solution is first implemented for Microsoft’s game publisher partners. Indeed, gaming giant Ubisoft is already experimenting with the technology.