Weekend Watching: Arrested Development returns Sunday

Weekend Watching: Arrested Development returns Sunday

It’s back, ladies and gents. Season 4 of Arrested Development will be releasing on Sunday, May 26 only on Netflix. Be sure to cancel all of your Sunday plans and get all your chores done on Saturday, because Sunday will be a busy day. Each episode of the new show will run around 30 minutes long and be entirely commercial free. The existing run of the show comprises of 53 episodes that are 22 minutes long each, so you’ll have to set … [Read more...]

Intel Haswell chips claimed to offer 50% longer battery life

Intel Haswell chips claimed to offer 50% longer battery life

We’re starting to see new computers running Intel‘s Haswell pop up from the woodwork, and while we know that these fourth-generation chips offer a performance boost from previous generations, Intel claims that they also offer a whopping 50% increase in battery life, allowing users to surf longer without plugging in. Intel’s Architecture Group Vice President, Rani Borkar, said that laptops packing in Haswell chips should be … [Read more...]

Turtle Beach Xbox One headsets incoming

Turtle Beach Xbox One headsets incoming

With this week’s unveil of the Xbox One, the next thing to think about, naturally, is what sort of accessories are to be expected with the next-generation console, especially since the One won’t be compatible with Xbox 360 accessories. However, Turtle Beach is one of the first accessory makers to sign on with the new console and announce that they’ll be bringing headsets for Xbox One gamers. The company isn’t revealing … [Read more...]

Xbox One used games fee to be paid by retailers

Xbox One used games fee to be paid by retailers

The Xbox One was unveiled earlier this week to much fanfare, but the whole used game activation scheme is a bit confusing at this point. It appears that in order to play second-hand games, an activation fee will be levied. Those wanting to play a game on another Xbox account other than the original will have to pay a fee, but it’s been said that retailers who will sell used Xbox One games will pay these fees. We discussed how retail … [Read more...]

Google Glass Nest app lets users control thermostat from afar

Google Glass Nest app lets users control thermostat from afar

The Nest thermostat has been gaining a lot of popularity recently, mostly due to its sleek design and enhanced learning capabilities, not to mention that it can be controlled via a smartphone. However, the makers of the app are bringing compatibility to Google Glass with a Nest app that will allow you to control your Nest using voice commands. The Nest will be able to hear a number of commands, but it will only provide three main functions, … [Read more...]

Sherpa digital assistant coming to Google Glass, aims to outdo Google Now

Sherpa digital assistant coming to Google Glass, aims to outdo Google Now

If you haven’t heard of Sherpa, you’re mostly likely not alone. It’s essentially a new Android app that looks to dethrone Google Now and Apple’s Siri. Sherpa plans to launch on iPhone soon, as well as make its way to Google Glass to take down Google’s own voice command software on the new spectacles. The company unveiled plans to bring its software to Google Glass, and Sherpa CEO Xabier Uribe-Etxebarria says that … [Read more...]