The Universe has Changed Dramatically in the Last 50 Years: A Tribute to Stephen Hawking

The picture of the universe has changed dramatically in the last 50 years, and I'm happy if I made a small contribution. Those are the humble words of the great Stephen Hawking, who passed away yesterday at the age of 76. Tributes to the modern-day icon of physics and scientific thought are pouring in from all corners of the globe today as we say goodbye to a man who changed the way we see the universe around us and even how we view time itself.

According to a tribute by Cambridge University, where he worked for decades including right up until his death, Hawking was not considered a star student by teachers as youth. However, his schoolmates knew better and called him Einstein, encouraging him to pursue a career in science. Good thing, as Hawking would go on to suss out the true nature of black holes and even break into the mainstream with his best-selling book, "A Brief History of Time". He has been knighted, honored medaled, and recognized as one of the great modern thinkers.

Even though he was confined to a wheelchair and had to speak through a computer due to the effects of motor neurone disease, which he was diagnosed with in his 20s, doctors told him at the time that he had just a few years to live. Beating the odds, Hawking went on to achieve an incredible amount, including being appointed as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, a title once held by Isaac Newton.

New Tech Hardware: Odyssey's Gaming Headphones

There has been a lot of action in the audio file headphone space over the past few years, and some of our favorite performers have come from high-end headphone maker Odyssey. Now, the company is turning its attention to gaming headphones, and if you're an audiophile, they just might tempt you to pick up a controller called the Mobius. The new cans will feature their signature Planar magnetic drivers for that sweet sweet sound.

But there's so much more: the Mobius headphones will also include sophisticated 3D sound support, including head tracking for precise sound positioning. Bluetooth connectivity, USB C, and legacy USB connections are all part of the package, along with a detachable microphone with level control. And, with 10 hours of playback on the built-in battery, you'll be spending right – not if you act fast! The Mobius cans are currently available on IndieGoGo for $200 for early birds, but will be $400 when they hit retail.

Star Wars: Rick Marshall's Compendium

If you're like most sci-fi fans, there can never really be too much Star Wars. And don't get carried away – Disney D-T's main movie man, Rick Marshall, is certainly a fan and has built a compendium of pretty much everything that's on the horizon for the mega franchise. From the upcoming solo movie to the new trilogies and all the rumors of what's coming up soon, we'll be updating the article as new news and rumors filter in.

So, check it out, bookmark the story, and check back to see what's brewing in the ever-expanding galaxy far, far away. Oh, and happy Pi Day almost forgot – get more Pi Day news and all the rest of the day's tech headlines at Digital Trends Calm on our Facebook page into YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe to all of our podcasts on iTunes or wherever you get yours. Thanks for watching, we'll see you tomorrow.

Rick Marshall is a fan of Star Wars, and has built a compendium of pretty much everything that's coming up soon for the mega franchise.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enour picture of the universe has changed dramatically in the last 50 years and I'm happy if I made a small contribution those are the humble words of the great Stephen Hawking who passed away yesterday at the age of 76 tributes to the modern day icon of physics and scientific thought are pouring in from all corners of the globe today as we say goodbye to a man who changed the way we see the universe around us and even how we view time itself according to a tribute by Cambridge University where he worked for decades including right up until his death Hawking was not considered a star student by teachers as youth but his schoolmates knew better and called him Einstein and encouraged him to pursue a career in science good thing as Hawking would go on to suss out the true nature of black holes and even break into the mainstream with his best-selling book a brief history of time he has been knighted honored medaled and recognized as one of the great modern thinkers even though he was confined to a wheelchair and had to speak through a computer due to the effects of motor neurone disease which he was diagnosed with in his 20s doctors told him at the time he had just a few years to live beating the odds he went on to the position of Lucasian Professor of mathematics at Cambridge a title once held by Isaac Newton hit the link for a full retrospective Hawking's very amazing life his scientific discoveries and his many books onto some new tech hardware now there's been a lot of action in the audio file headphone space over the past few years and some of our favorite performers have come from high-end headphone maker Odyssey now the company is turning its attention to gaming headphones and if you're an audiophile they just might tempt you to pick up a controller called the Mobius the new cans will feature their signature plan our magnetic drivers for that sweet sweet sound but there's so much more the Mobius headphones will also include sophisticated 3d sound support including head tracking for precise sound positioning Bluetooth connectivity USB C and legacy USB connections a detachable microphone with level control and 10 hours of playback on the built-in battery gonna be spending right not if you act fast the Mobius cans are on IndieGoGo for 200 bucks for early birds but will be $400 when they hit retail so if you heard of this movie call starwars maybe well of course you have and if you're like most sci-fi fans there can never really be too much Star Wars but don't get carried away Disney D T's main movie man Rick Marshall is certainly a fan and he's built a compendium of pretty much everything that's on the horizon for the mega franchise from the upcoming solo movie to the new trilogies and all the rumors of what's coming up soon we'll be updating the article as new news and rumors filter in so check it out bookmark the story and check back to see what's brewing in the ever-expanding galaxy far far away oh and happy pi day almost forgot get more pi day news and all the rest of the day's tech headlines at digital trends calm on our Facebook page into YouTube channel and be sure to subscribe to all of our podcasts on iTunes or wherever you get yours thanks for watching we'll see you tomorrowour picture of the universe has changed dramatically in the last 50 years and I'm happy if I made a small contribution those are the humble words of the great Stephen Hawking who passed away yesterday at the age of 76 tributes to the modern day icon of physics and scientific thought are pouring in from all corners of the globe today as we say goodbye to a man who changed the way we see the universe around us and even how we view time itself according to a tribute by Cambridge University where he worked for decades including right up until his death Hawking was not considered a star student by teachers as youth but his schoolmates knew better and called him Einstein and encouraged him to pursue a career in science good thing as Hawking would go on to suss out the true nature of black holes and even break into the mainstream with his best-selling book a brief history of time he has been knighted honored medaled and recognized as one of the great modern thinkers even though he was confined to a wheelchair and had to speak through a computer due to the effects of motor neurone disease which he was diagnosed with in his 20s doctors told him at the time he had just a few years to live beating the odds he went on to the position of Lucasian Professor of mathematics at Cambridge a title once held by Isaac Newton hit the link for a full retrospective Hawking's very amazing life his scientific discoveries and his many books onto some new tech hardware now there's been a lot of action in the audio file headphone space over the past few years and some of our favorite performers have come from high-end headphone maker Odyssey now the company is turning its attention to gaming headphones and if you're an audiophile they just might tempt you to pick up a controller called the Mobius the new cans will feature their signature plan our magnetic drivers for that sweet sweet sound but there's so much more the Mobius headphones will also include sophisticated 3d sound support including head tracking for precise sound positioning Bluetooth connectivity USB C and legacy USB connections a detachable microphone with level control and 10 hours of playback on the built-in battery gonna be spending right not if you act fast the Mobius cans are on IndieGoGo for 200 bucks for early birds but will be $400 when they hit retail so if you heard of this movie call starwars maybe well of course you have and if you're like most sci-fi fans there can never really be too much Star Wars but don't get carried away Disney D T's main movie man Rick Marshall is certainly a fan and he's built a compendium of pretty much everything that's on the horizon for the mega franchise from the upcoming solo movie to the new trilogies and all the rumors of what's coming up soon we'll be updating the article as new news and rumors filter in so check it out bookmark the story and check back to see what's brewing in the ever-expanding galaxy far far away oh and happy pi day almost forgot get more pi day news and all the rest of the day's tech headlines at digital trends calm on our Facebook page into YouTube channel and be sure to subscribe to all of our podcasts on iTunes or wherever you get yours thanks for watching we'll see you tomorrow\n"