Logo for Byte Magazine at Ball State University

Byte Reviews






Dave Dunlap watches from the bed of his truck as the fire crosses Black Forest Road near his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. The fire is effecting 40 and 60 houses in the area but there has been no loss of life reported. MCT PHOTO

Colorado wildfires displace thousands

A pair of cargo planes was mobilized to help battle wildfires in the West as crews surveyed the damage from a large blaze burning near Colorado Springs.


Cleveland kidnapper pleads not guilty

The defense hinted at avoiding a trial for the man accused of holding three women captive in his home for about a decade if the death penalty were ruled out.



Ahmad Bradshaw breaks the tackle attempt of diving Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Paul Kruger on December 23, 2012, in Baltimore. Bradshaw signed with the Colts this week and will be part of their 2013-14 line up. MCT PHOTO

NFL: Colts sign Ahmad Bradshaw

The Indianapolis Colts signed the unrestricted free agent on Tuesday, adding a veteran running back to their crowded backfield. He will join the team Wednesday.


Original Superman comic sells for $175,000

Bidding closed on a rare copy of the comic book featuring Superman’s first appearance that went undiscovered for over 70 years in the insulation of a Minnesota house.


New Jersey boardwalk outlaws saggy pants

Wildwood passed a law banning overly saggy pants on the boardwalk, prompted by numerous complaints about having to see people’s rear ends hanging out.