Why the war on VPNs is one Netflix can't win

Netflix has started blocking users who try to bypass country-based content restrictions by using a VPN, beginning its enforcement last week with Australian subscribers.

I watched someone commit suicide in VR and it freaked me out

This wasn't how it was supposed to go. I was standing on a junkyard hovercraft, pointing my revolver at the young lady floating on the adjacent skiff.

The OnePlus X is now available without an invite

OnePlus is now selling its "X" smartphone to anyone that wants it. The budget Android device had previously been part of OnePlus' much maligned invite-only policy, which makes buyers wait for a code before purchasing.

Circuit City is coming back

RadioShack's recent demise isn't keeping Circuit City from getting back into the retail business.

Google's AI is the first to defeat a Go champion

Google's DeepMind division has pulled off an impressive milestone. It's AI has beaten a top ranked Go player five matches to zero.

Aereo founder takes on ISPs with millimeter wave wireless internet

Aereo dared to take on the broadcast industry by streaming over-the-air TV channels on the internet -- that is, until the Supreme Court ruled that its technology was illegal.

A first-hand quest for the future of sex

Over the past two months, I've been intimately involved with a series of machines. On a mission to find the future of sex, I've masturbated into a crowdfunded sex sleeve, been transported into a porn star's anus and quite literally fucked myself. On Friday, I reached my final destination.

Can drone racing become as big as eSports?

Is drone racing the sport of the future? That's certainly what the Drone Racing League, and a growing number of followers, sponsors and event holders seem to think.

Apple's Safari browser was broken

iOS and OS X users around the world are experiencing serious issues with Apple's Safari. Many are reporting that typing into the browser's search box crashes the browser instantly.