Technology

Microsoft unveils Xbox One, the successor to the Xbox 360

By on Tuesday, May. 21 at 8:07 pm.

Nextbox. Durango. Infinity. Throughout the last year, these names have all been tied to Microsoft’s next gaming console, whether it was by fans or developers. On Tuesday morning, the Xbox One was unveiled at an event in Redmond, Wash., and although no release date was set for the machine, Microsoft said it would be available [...]


Technology: Dubbler adds another way to communicate via social media — your voice

By on Saturday, May. 11 at 12:38 pm.

You don’t text your personality — you voice it. With Dubbler, you can sing a song, tell a story, share an experience or tell a joke to your friends. You have a voice, now let it be heard. With Snapchat, Vine, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, our generation is clearly obsessed with sharing and connecting with [...]


Technology: Bitcoin — Temporary fad or currency of the future?

By on Wednesday, May. 1 at 4:44 pm.

Who would have ever guessed we would have the ability to pay for goods and services with something other than the traditional cash, credit or debit? Let alone on a network that is completely digitalized, anonymous, unregulated and more valuable than 20 sovereign currencies around the world. What started as a mysterious computer hacker’s crazy [...]


Technology: Implications surrounding Google Glass

By on Wednesday, Apr. 10 at 5:47 pm.

Google Glass is a new “virtual assistant” in the form of a headset with a built-in camera and battery. A recent FCC filing, according to TechRadar, says “Wi-Fi and Bluetooth would be used to send pictures to the screen, whilst bone-induction may be used for sound, vibrating your skull to communicate the sound into your inner [...]


Technology: Think about what physical activity you engage in before buying the Nike+ FuelBand

By on Sunday, Apr. 14 at 4:01 pm.

Let’s face it: As college students, we spend the majority of our days sitting. Between busy class schedules, endless homework and work, it’s easy to put exercise on the back burner. The Nike+ FuelBand is a lightweight bracelet gauging physical activity throughout the day, tracks progress and motivates you to increase your physical exercise level [...]


Review: “Bioshock Infinite” is a must-play

By on Sunday, Apr. 7 at 5:03 pm.

If there’s one thing this console generation will be remembered for, it’s pushing narrative and world building as a pillar in video games. Just as titles like “Resident Evil 4″ and “Final Fantasy XII” pushed the limits of game design for the Nintendo GameCube and Sony’s PlayStation 2, “Bioshock Infinite” is the culmination of a [...]


Technology: UO graduates making memories permanent online with Stublisher

By on Thursday, Apr. 4 at 2:52 pm.

In an era characterized by a generation increasingly captivated by live performances, attending festivals of all varieties has become a sort of college-life rite of passage. In preparation, we incessantly check the Internet for lineups, spend hundreds to buy a ticket months in advance and block out every obligation to indulge in four days of [...]


Technology: New app Vine brings artistic video options to Twitter users

By on Wednesday, Mar. 20 at 3:44 pm.

Vine, a new Twitter feature available for iPhones since Jan. 24, allows users to tweet six-second videos. The videos are made through a simple interface encouraging tweeters to splice several different shots together to create a short video segment. What results is similar to the .gif image format — but audio is provided as well. [...]


Technology: Make vacationing more fun with these apps

By on Wednesday, Mar. 13 at 1:07 pm.

Vacations should be fun and adventurous breaks from a stressful daily routine, but being in an unfamiliar place can become frustrating. Luckily, these smartphone apps are designed to prevent you from wasting any of your relaxation time by taking the stress out of your spring break so you can maximize your time away from schoolwork. [...]


Technology: Graph Search signals the next stage of Facebook stalking

By on Monday, Feb. 25 at 12:45 pm.

Facebook recently launched a trial phase of a new feature: “Graph Search,” a search engine for your life.  This new search option allows users to sift through their friend lists based on factors such as interests, places visited and types of photos. Each search sorts through the history and friend network of the user, providing [...]


Technology: Proposed Internet privacy acts would set employees free on social media

By on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 12:44 pm.

Not long after the Beta release of Facebook’s new Graph Search, Twitter has announced it will soon allow users to search for tweets older than a week. “We’ll be steadily increasing this percentage over time, and ultimately, aim to surface the best content for your query,” Twitter said on their blog. “For now, enjoy your [...]


Technology: Mobile game review — Neuroshima Hex

By on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 5:01 pm.

“Neuroshima Hex” is a board game. Except it’s not. Except it is. Okay, “Neuroshima Hex” is part of a growing contingent of board games gone digital. For good reason: the touch-screen environment of tablets and smartphones make sense when controlling individuals along a board, traditionally a very tactile activity. In “Hex” you lay down tiles [...]