Tetris Creator Reveals Sequel Prototype Called Tetris Reversed That Might Never See the Light of Day

In July of 2011, Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov and Vedran Klanac, a developer and CEO of Ocean Media, teamed up on prototyping a new version of Tetris that Pajitnov had dreamed up – and outlined in a PowerPoint presentation. Klanac programmed the game and Pajitnov provided feedback: They called it Tetris Reversed. In a panel… Continue reading Tetris Creator Reveals Sequel Prototype Called Tetris Reversed That Might Never See the Light of Day

How Ancient Texts Can Shed Light on Auroras | Science

A drawing of the aurora observed from Nagoya, Japan, on September 17, 1770. The written description also notes its intensity: “as bright as a night with a full moon.” MS Special 7–59, National Diet Library, ff. 6b–7a (at Nagoya). Courtesy of the National Diet Library. Rumors of a strange and terrifying event swept Japan in… Continue reading How Ancient Texts Can Shed Light on Auroras | Science

Stormgate’s Latest Developer Update Sheds Light on The Infernal Host

Stormgate, the upcoming free-to-play game from former Activision Blizzard developers that worked on StarCraft and Warcraft, has shared new details on its upcoming project. At gamescom Opening Night Live, Frost Giant revealed new images and a behind-the-scenes video on the game’s development. Specifically, the video focused on the Infernal Host, a demonic alien race and… Continue reading Stormgate’s Latest Developer Update Sheds Light on The Infernal Host

What Is the Moon Made Of? Kaleidoscopic Map Sheds Light

Since the moon is susceptible to comet, meteoroid and asteroid impacts, there are numerous craters on the surface. The Earth’s moon is mostly gray and dusty, with lunar soil, called “regolith,” appearing as rocky remnants. The moon is also marked by stark contrasts: the dark areas known as maria and the lighter, rugged highlands. Once… Continue reading What Is the Moon Made Of? Kaleidoscopic Map Sheds Light

Get a 4 Pack of WiFi RGB LED Smart Light Bulbs for Only $14.18 for Back to School

Amazon is offering a four pack of Sylvania WiFi RGB LED smart light bulbs for only $14.18. That’s 59% off the original $35 MSRP. At only $3.55 per bulb, that’s currently the best per-unit price for WiFi RGB LED smart bulbs compared to any other brand on Amazon. Light bulbs are always useful, whether it… Continue reading Get a 4 Pack of WiFi RGB LED Smart Light Bulbs for Only $14.18 for Back to School

Sync Your RGB Colors To Your TV With The New Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror Light Strip Kit

Nanoleaf has just released its new 4D Screen Mirror Light Strip Kit. This is an RGB LED lighting kit that can capture the colors on your TV and mirror them as ambient lighting around your TV. We’ve seen this type of kit from other brands, but Nanoleaf brings some new features to the table that… Continue reading Sync Your RGB Colors To Your TV With The New Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror Light Strip Kit

Streaming TV in August 2023 Is Light, So You Can Skip These Services to Save Money

To be honest, streaming is a little dry this month unless you love anime or want to catch a one-off movie release. Hulu and Netflix are your best bets in August though if you want to be entertained, as shows such as Reservation Dogs, Only Murders in the Building and The Lincoln Lawyer are back.… Continue reading Streaming TV in August 2023 Is Light, So You Can Skip These Services to Save Money