SCRABBLE was invented by Alfred Mosher Butts, an architect in New York, in an attempt to make a word game that combined anagrams and crosswords, which involved chance, luck and a great degree of skill. Together, Butts and game-loving entrepreneur James Brunot, refined the game and made the games by hand, stamping letters on wooden tiles on at a time. They eventually came up with the name SCRABBLE, which means "to grope frantically."
After many years of rumors, the second-generation iPhone SE is here. At $399, it is the most inexpensive iPhone Apple has sold since the original iPhone SE came out. And while the new SE comes with Apple's typical five-watt power adapter, the smartphone supports fast charging — you just need to get a fast charger separately.
People fundamentally distrust magicians. And they should. The illusions they proffer are just that, illusions meant to astound rather than tangible interactions and results that have weight and meaning in our real world. Our lizard brains know this, and, no matter what the outstanding feat of "magic" presented, we nevertheless hold fast to our survival-based grip on the truth: we just saw simply "can't be real."
The enterprise sector is where the money is for augmented reality at the moment, and remote assistance apps are the go-to app for many enterprise customers. We took a look at the leading apps and platforms from this category, from the top contenders to the underdogs with unique features.
As Microsoft continues to bask in the glow of its HoloLens 2 unveiling and begins ramping up the hype to launch, Nreal and Vuzix are carving out their own niches in the AR hardware landscape.
With the growing list of products Apple offers, the number of devices connected to your Apple ID can get quite extensive. Having all those devices connected to your Apple ID helps you keep track of them, but when it comes time to part ways with an Apple TV or Apple Watch, those devices can still be attached to your Apple ID. In some cases, this could affect the overall security of your account.
The last time we heard from Meta, the makers of the Meta 2 augmented reality headset, things looked pretty bleak. Now, as several new facts have come to light, we have confirmation regarding the beleaguered company's fate: Meta is done.
Huawei has been in a losing battle with the US government for around ten years, with the last year being the spike of Huawei's problems. Because of US pushback against some Chinese-based smartphone manufacturers due to security concerns, Huawei is hoping to limit its dependency on US-based companies, and recent rumors of Huawei's very own mobile operating system may be the first step.
Despite the launch of ARKit a year ago, and ARCore this year, a true killer app has not arrived for either platform, that's according to the head honcho for one of the leading development environments for 3D applications.
This week, we're beginning to see the wide ranging impacts of some of the early iterations of augmented reality hardware and software.
There is an Indian story called the Legend of Paal Paysam, and while it doesn't seem like it at first, it has a lot to say about what motivated Paul Travers in the augmented reality space.
Whether you are sending your phone in for repairs or finally selling it to upgrade to a new flagship, you are going to need to make sure all of your personal data is removed from your device.
There is a huge myth that most Americans believe, and it might be the marketing triumph of the 20th century. We pay an absurd markup (Zero Hedge says as much as 280,000% for "designer" water) on something we can get for free because most of us believe that bottled water is healthier than tap water. But is it? Here are 5 reasons why tap water is probably better than that bottled stuff you drink. 1. It's Not Cleaner (& Might Be Dirtier) Than Your Tap Water
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th, and shortly thereafter carriers like AT&T and Verizon Wireless will begin selling them online and in stores. So, if it's time in your contract for a device upgrade, it's time to start thinking about trading your current iPhone in for up to $400 in value.
A lot of people rely on the date on the packaging to tell them when food has gone bad, even with eggs, but the sell-by dates are often somewhat arbitrary and are not expiration dates. If you've been tossing your eggs based on the dates on your carton—you could be wasting perfectly good food.
A long time ago, we recommended the Hover Zoom extension for Chrome as an easy way to blow up small image thumbnails without actually have to "click" on the images themselves. Over the past year, there have been reports that Hover Zoom now collects and sells your browsing data to third-party advertisers without your consent.
Remember those old vinyl records? Remember jumping on the 8-track bandwagon? Switching over to cassette tapes? How much money you spent converting your music collection to compact discs? To MP3s?
What to put a cake on can be a dilemma. You can decorate a cake board or purchase a cake turntable. This video will show you how to cover a cake board.
In the City of Olympia, you'll find Helios. This is one hard battle Kratos must endure, and your want to get the Head of Helios. At first, Helios will be protected by a bunch of men with shields who you can't immediately attack. Once you win, you'll need to lay your hand over Helios to block out the sunlight. Watch the walkthrough for Helios's Head in God of War III on PS3.
Watch and learn how Kratos can survive opening the Hyperion Gate. There's one hell of a battle to get past first, so make sure you have enough energy for the fight. Watch the walkthrough for the Hyperion Gate in God of War III on PS3.
See how to get past the Gorgon Elevator in the Caves of the Cavern. You will need to activate this to go down into the lower levels.. Watch the walkthrough for the Gorgon Elevator in God of War III on PS3.
Find out the secret to solving the Muses Puzzle. If you're having trouble with the solution, this video guide will show Kratos step-by-step what to do to win. Watch the walkthrough for the Muses Puzzle in God of War III on PS3.
Find out how Kratos can get Hera's Chalice in this God of War 3 video guide. This chalice can drain health meters. This all takes place in the Olympic Gardens and the Stone of Hyperion. Watch the walkthrough for Hera's Garden in God of War III on PS3.
Can you solve the portal puzzle in this mission of God of War 3? Ready Kratos Ballista for this, because the ballista is the main weapon for which you will solve this dilemma. Watch the walkthrough for the Portal Puzzle in God of War III on PS3.
Watch as the Nemesis Whip is being constructed by Hephaestus, but be careful, as soon as he's done, he's going to try to kill Kratos. Can you survive the Whip?. Watch the walkthrough for the Nemesis Whip in God of War III on PS3.
Aphrodite — the goddess of beauty, fertility and sexual love, and once you find her in Aphrodite's Chamber, you'll know exactly why. Before speaking with Aphrodite, grab the Minotaur Horn out of the chest, then start the minigame with Aphrodite. Watch the walkthrough for the Aphrodite's Chamber in God of War III on PS3.
You meet with Hephaestus yet again, and this time, Hephaestus has quite the story to tell Kratos, and ask him of a favor. Will Kratos do what Hephaestus asks? Watch the walkthrough for the Return to Hephaestus in God of War III on PS3.
Inside Poseidon's Chamber (Chapter 6: Chambers, Gardens, and the Forge), Kratos must find the Poseidon Princess. She can be very helpful to you and your journey. Watch the walkthrough for the Poseidon Princess in God of War III on PS3.
Eventually, you and Kratos will make it to the Path of Eos in the City of Olympia where cave fighting will be met. You'll be entangled with harpies, reapers and other enemies. Watch the walkthrough for the Path of Eos in God of War III on PS3.
Here you first speak with Hephaestus, where you express to him your plans. If Kratos can find his way out of the underworld, he can surely find his way to the Flam of Olympus. Hephaestus points Kratos in the direction of Tartarus. Watch the walkthrough for the firriest encounter with Hephaestus in God of War III on PS3.
After Kratos has met Hermes at the Flame of Olympus, you must give chase to Hermes. This is no ordinary chase, so be prepared to jump ledges, climb ladders, and fly fast. Watch the walkthrough for Chasing Hermes in God of War III on PS3.
Kratos finally made it to the Caverns. In these caverns, your Bow of Apollo is your best friend (weapon). There's lots of minotaurs and archers to defeat, and once you demolish them, you have to fight a Cerberus. Watch the walkthrough for the Caverns in God of War III on PS3.
During Chapter 4 (The Caverns) of God of War 3, Kratos will make his way to the Chain of Balance. This is a trick part for Kratos, so don't lose your "balance" and when complete, you'll fly up into the Caverns. Watch the walkthrough for the Chain of Balance in God of War III on PS3.
In Chapter 4 of God of War 3, you'll encounter the Flame of Olympus. Here, you need to reveal pictures on the walls with the Head of Helios. Then approach the Flame, where Hermes will show up, for which you will need to give chase. Watch the walkthrough for the Flame of Olympus in God of War III on PS3.
The City of Olympia is the 3rd Chapter in this game, where you first leave Hades and enter into the City of Olympia, and where you'll follow the Path of Eos. If you need some help with the chapter, follow this guide. Watch the walkthrough for the City of Olympia in God of War III on PS3.
At the end of Chapter 1 - Mount Olympus, Kratos will have to battle Poseidon, his first real boss fight. Poseidon is the God of the Sea, which means there's a risk of drowning, so be careful. Follow this guide to winning the fight. Watch the walkthrough for the Poseidon Boss Fight in God of War III on PS3.
The Three Judges of the Underworld is a complicated mission for Kratos. There's a lot to accomplish, like battling unarmed souls, gorgons, and minotaurs. Among these battles, you'll need to acquire the Gorgon Eye and Minotaur Horn and Phoenix Feather. Watch the walkthrough for the Three Judges in God of War III on PS3.
See how Kratos makes his way through the Realm of Hades, which includes such levels as the River Styx, Peirithous, Judges of the Underworld, the Forge, Place of Hades and Hades himself. Watch the walkthrough for the Realm of Hades in God of War III on PS3.
Now that Kratos had made it past the Palace of Hades, he must confront none other than Hades himself. This is the ultimate boss fight in the Realm of Hades, so be prepared. Try stealing the Claws of Hades to help. Watch the walkthrough for the Hades Boss Fight in God of War III on PS3.
The Palace of Hades in Chapter 2 —the Realm of Hades, is no easy place to be for Kratos. During this level, there's much to fight, but you need to save your energy for the battle against Hades himself. Watch the walkthrough for the Palace of Hades in God of War III on PS3.
