Science fiction handwaving just got real with the world’s first biologically powered chip

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have begun to articulate the link between electricity and biology, and their work has implications for medicine, sci-fi, and everything in between.

Jamming Bodies: this robotic wall will eat you alive

JB1.0: Jamming Bodies is an interactive laboratory built to explore how mouldable rooms might form part of the future of spaces.

By: Michael Rundle,

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Virtual MMO Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization heads west

Like the idea of MMOs but can't stand other people interfering with your game? Bandai Namco has the answer, with the biggest ever Sword Art Online game heading to the UK in 2016.

An offline RPG mimicking the gameplay of massively multiplayer games, the Sword Art Online franchise stems from the Japanese novel series by Reki Kawahara. The series follows a group of players trapped in a virtual reality MMO, forced to clear 100 levels to escape. The only hitch -- if they die in-game, they die for real.

By: Matt Kamen,

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Getting More Work Done Without Simply Working More Hours

The past few months have been challenging for me. I have taken on a host of new responsibilities at work and juggling that added workload has proven to be difficult.

Like many web professionals, my first instinct was to work longer hours – to come in to the office early, stay late, and to give up some of my weekend time. While this certainly helped me get more work done, I quickly realized it was not something I could sustain without eventually burning out. I knew that if this was going to work, I had to find a way to be more productive within the hours I had available to me.

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Latest Windows 10 update erases Word customizations, can break Edge, Outlook, File Explorer

Microsoft's latest cumulative update for Windows 10 was supposed to improve wireless connectivity, but it introduced some substantial bugs as well.

Nvidia fixes G-Sync refresh rate bug, adds VR SLI support to OpenGL

Nvidia launched its updated 361.43 drivers yesterday, with a bug fix for high-refresh rate monitors and new VR support for SLI in OpenGL.

ET deals roundup: Pre-order Star Wars VII, save on games and Blu-rays

Excited about the newest entry in the Star Wars franchise? Pre-order the Blu-ray from Amazon for $24.99, and receive it on the day of release when you select two-day shipping.