T-Mobile adds more data to its cheaper plans — but unlimited data is now $10 more

T-Mobile’s latest plans are great if you’re looking to save money — but a pain if you want an endless supply of data. Almost a year since launching its bold, contract-free Simple Choice plans, T-Mobile announced this evening that it’s … Continue reading →

Get ready for ‘Insta-ads’ — Instagram signs $100M deal with Omnicom

It’s official — Instagram has finally signed a deal with an advertising agency, and the winner is Omnicom. Get ready to start seeing some ads amidst all the food porn and “fitspiration” pictures in your current feed. Omnicom has signed … Continue reading →

It’s time for every sports game to take a page from FIFA 14′s book

Rory takes a look at the endless possibilities that were created when FIFA debuted its Pro Clubs mode. Continue reading →

Do Volatile Gaming Communities Build Commendable Personalities?

Since the dawn of LAN play, MMOs, online feedback, live chat, ventrilo, and headsets, competitive gaming became a transformative role in the entertainment industry. The simple act of decapitating another player, cursing their brains out, and basking in bloodlust was … Continue reading →

7 stories to read this weekend

Silence as a luxury; the end of rhinos and the price we will pay; outsourcing humanity; the unkindness of aging; Tutankhamun’s blood; and a conversation with genetics giant and Nobel Laureate Sydney Brenner — are on the menu this week. Continue reading →

Slow-and-steady Afinia’s new 3D printer continues to get easier to use

The new H480 prints faster and is easier to calibrate. But will it be enough to compete in a fast-changing industry? Continue reading →

Secret reportedly raises nearly $10M from Google Ventures and Kleiner Perkins

The anonymous sharing iOS (s aapl) app Secret has raised close to $10 million from Google (s GOOG) Ventures and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in a round valuing it at over $40 million, according to a Wall Street Journal report … Continue reading →

Facebook tells us how we talk about each other

As it has been doing a lot of lately, the Facebook data science team released another study on Friday highlighting a particular facet of the social science treasure trove that is its collection of wall posts. It might be cool … Continue reading →

Soon you’ll be able to IM your waiter for a beer and a dozen wings at your favorite sports bar

Buffalo Wild Wings is turning its digital trivia network into an in-bar communications network, letting patrons flag their servers, order food, pay their bills and even request a change of TV channel. Continue reading →