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New music games really know how to teach

In part three of this week's five-part series recapping some of the top titles from the E3 video game convention, Adam Balkin takes a look at how music games -- a genre which has recently fallen on hard times -- is trying to make a comeback through innovative new features.

New music games really know how to teach

11:38 AM

Sports games big on keeping it real

In part two of this week's five-part series highlighting some of the top titles from the E3 video game convention, Adam Balkin highlights some games that draw so many in even if they don't consider themselves serious gamers.

Sports games big on keeping it real

06/18/2013 11:15 AM

Game developers flex superhero powers

In part one of this week's five-part series wrapping up some of the biggest news from the E3 video convention, Adam Balkin explains how at a time when Superman is cleaning up at the box office, software developers are hoping other superheroes will wield similar power over consumers' video game purchases.

Game developers flex superhero powers

06/17/2013 12:08 PM

E3 Showcases Game-Changing Devices

The E3 video game convention out in Los Angeles is wrapping up, and as Adam Balkin explains, it’s not all about just the games, but in some cases, new ways you can play them.

E3 Showcases Game-Changing Devices

06/14/2013 04:04 PM

Devices you may have missed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo

In the nearly three full days at E3, you had a chance to run across the smaller peripheral devices often times literally overlooked on the floor -- things like the Bladepad, the Stinky Gaming Footboard, and the Scosche SmartRoll. For this edition of Tech Beat, YNN's Adam Balkin takes us to the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Devices you may have missed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo

06/15/2013 05:00 AM

A first look at several hotly anticipated games to debut at E3

"What was the coolest thing you've seen?" That's the most commonly asked question of Tech Reporter, Adam Balkin, who's out at the big E3 video game convention in Los Angeles this week. So in response, he filed the following report on some of the hottest games on the show floor this year.

A first look at several hotly anticipated games to debut at E3

Updated 06/13/2013 11:28 AM

Sony finally offers a look at new PS4 console

Out at the big E3 video convention in Los Angeles, Sony has just unveiled more details of its upcoming PlayStation 4, and some of those details are aimed specifically at winning users over from Microsoft's Xbox. Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Sony finally offers a look at new PS4 console

06/12/2013 08:10 AM

Young inventors pitch ideas at Emoti-Con

Some local students trying to become the next Thomas Edisons or Mark Zuckerbergs are meeting up to discuss exactly how to do just that. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Young inventors pitch ideas at Emoti-Con

Updated 06/11/2013 04:35 PM

E3: Microsoft announces news on Xbox ONE

The big E3 video game convention out in Los Angeles has kicked off and as usual, Microsoft was the first to show off its lineup. As our Adam Balkin explains, most of the big news surrounding the upcoming XBox ONE.

E3: Microsoft announces news on Xbox ONE

Updated 06/11/2013 05:00 AM

Sublimation caused by dry ice makes spoon sing

Have you ever heard of a singing spoon? First, drop a spoon in some very hot water. After it heats up, use tongs to take a piece of dry ice and press it against the spoon. It’s the process of sublimation. The heat of the spoon reacts with the dry ice, forcing it to become a vapor. The reaction causes a noise, making the spoon “sing.” For this edition of Science Break, YNN’s Burton Fitzsimmons has more.

Sublimation caused by dry ice makes spoon sing

06/08/2013 05:00 AM

Virtual game helps rebuild Rockaways after Sandy

An ad agency created a game in which users rebuild virtual Rockaways. With the required donation to play, users are actually helping rebuild the Far Rockaways, Queens community after damage caused Superstorm Sandy. The money goes to Respond and Rebuild, a nonprofit helping with the rebuilding effort. For this edition of Tech Beat, YNN’s Adam Balkin has more.

Virtual game helps rebuild Rockaways after Sandy

06/08/2013 05:00 AM

Yahoo announces Flickr changes

Yahoo made several big announcements Monday, hoping to revitalize one of the oldest brands on the web. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

06/01/2013 05:00 AM

Microsoft unveils Xbox One

Microsoft unveiled its successor to the Xbox 360, on Tuesday, called the Xbox One, which the company hopes will serve a wide variety of functions for users. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

05/28/2013 05:00 AM

High school students' winning app tackles class attendance issues

Some Manhattan school girls are making their city proud by creating an innovative mobile app as part of their triumph in a worldwide competition. YNN's Technology reporter Adam Balkin filed the following report.

05/25/2013 05:00 AM

Top Israeli science and technology students show off innovations in NYC

Some top students from Israel recently showed off their cutting edge innovations, and how they developed such sophisticated devices could be important to America as well. For this edition of Tech Beat, YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

05/21/2013 05:00 AM