[embedded content] Lockheed Martin has just taken 3D printing to new heights, printing an enormous titanium dome meant for satellite fuel tanks. It’s the largest space part the company has 3D printed to date, and measures 46 inches in diameter — just under four feet. The dome is also significantly larger than the next most […]
It’s a secret shame of mine that we’ve never done a proper review of Tender Claws’ Virtual-Virtual Reality (VVR). In my defense, it’s not exactly a ‘game’ in the conventional sense, and we’ve haven’t really figured out how to handle impressions for these types of apps yet. How do you put a score on something […]
Many brands are beginning to understand the definition and impact of augmented reality. But there are few insights into the AR consumer, and even fewer insights into the messaging and communication of how and why AR should be used to that consumer. Therefore brands who may have already developed an AR tool, or are in the […]
Racorn/123RF Taking a self portrait might seem like a straightforward process, but the truth is, getting the lighting, composition, and mood just right can be a challenge, as is the case with any photograph. To ensure your Snapchat post is up to snuff or your Tinder photo is as smooth as your pickup line (which […]
When it comes to 14-inch business laptops, Lenovo offers light (the 3.6-pound ThinkPad T480 seen here), lighter (the 3-pound ThinkPad T480s), and lightest (the 2.5-pound ThinkPad X1 Carbon). Why would you choose the heaviest of the trio? Because the ThinkPad T480 has not only the lowest starting price at $ 860 (the model here is […]
Engine maker Rolls-Royce has designed a propulsion system for a flying taxi which it says could take to the skies as soon as early next decade. The British firm said it had drawn up plans for an “electric vertical take-off and landing” (EVTOL) vehicle, which could carry four to five people. The vehicle could travel […]
ghArt has always found inspiration in nature, from prehistoric cave paintings to dynamic modern architecture. In the tradition of bio-inspiration, a German designer named Max Jürgensen has created a stunning lamp that mimics the appearance and fluid movement of a jellyfish. The Jellyfish Motion Lights are part lamp, part installation, and completely captivating. “I’ve always […]
Steam is a household name — err, at least when it comes to gaming. Since its initial release in 2003, Valve’s popular distribution platform has become one of the go-to sources for anyone looking to download and install games on their PC, allowing gamers to play the biggest games without having to pick up physical […]
In the future, you’ll probably be better off being a creator than a user. The latest example is Lea Elui, a 17-year-old influencer who serves as a brand ambassador for Triller, an AI-powered music video app with 28 million users. Elui creates lifestyle videos where she dances and frolics like the teenager that she is. […]
Smartphones may have smaller sensors and lenses than DSLRs, but what the cameras in our pockets lack in hardware, they can (sometimes) make up for with software and computing power — as well as tweaks to that tiny hardware. Portrait mode is now a common feature on most smartphones, but what exactly does it do? […]
As an ultra-wide entertainment monitor, the BenQ EX3501R packs a gorgeous 35-inch curved screen. It vividly displays HDR content, performed well in our image testing for both color and grayscale accuracy, and cleaned up nicely in gaming testing, too. Although it can’t match the Editors’ Choice Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Monitor U3417W in either features […]
Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider What better way to test out a couple of the best smartphone cameras than on a casual stroll through town. I was curious to see how the $ 530 OnePlus 6 fared against the $ 650 Google Pixel 2 – the latter of which sports the best camera on any smartphone at […]
Previous Next Exterior. An expensive hotel in somewhere like the Amalfi coast that costs more per night than you or I make in a couple of months. Bored, bronzed beautiful people are doing laps in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Suddenly, here comes our man: ruggedly handsome with a mischievous streak and a pair of pricey […]
Enlarge Welcome to Ars Cardboard, our weekend look at tabletop games! Check out our complete board gaming coverage at cardboard.arstechnica.com. Altiplano—or, as it is affectionately known ’round these parts, “the llama game”—displays a hobby in rude creative health. As you’d expect from noted German designer Reiner Stockhausen, the game is a formidable packet of innovative […]
Siri has come a long way since it was first introduced on the iPhone 4S in 2011. The voice assistant can provide directions, set alarms and reminders, and even help control your smart home. Originally, Siri was only available on the iPhone, but it’s now on just about every Apple device from your Apple Watch […]