Technology News
Mercedez-Benz Multibeam headlight crams 84 LEDs inside
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 13:30
Modern driver safety these days would evoke ideas of all kind of hi-tech instruments that the cars of the future are being equipped with. Sometimes, however, even the simplest factors, like bright but not blinding light ...
Nikon Df Gold Edition to be limited to 1,600 units only
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 11:30
Nikon really loves its Df DSLR and gold. So much that it has announced yet another Gold Edition for the camera, but this time with a more subdued treatment. Opting for gold accents instead of smothering the whole camera ...
Square merchants can now make their own gift cards
Engadget - 18 Nov 2014 16:00
It's simple: Square arms small-business owners with an arsenal of weapons they need to do battle with larger (chain) competitors. In turn, you, the consumer, reap a variety of benefits. Now, the company's furthering that...
ecobee3 smart thermostat can now be bough from Apple Store
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 12:30
Brace yourselves folks. The tech giants are bringing their turf wars out of your pocket and into your homes. Apple has now just started to carry in its online Store shelves the ecobee3, the latest smart WiFi thermostat f...
Computers can now describe images using language you'd understand
Engadget - 18 Nov 2014 12:37
Software can now easily spot objects in images, but it can't always describe those objects well; "short man with horse" not only sounds awkward, it doesn't reveal what's really going on. That's where a computer vision br...
US Marshals to sell off more Silk Road Bitcoins at auction
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 14:30
Silk Road was a website where all sorts of illegal and illicit items could be purchased. To keep the buyers and sellers from being tracked, many of the purchases on the site were made using Bitcoins. When the site owner ...
Why celebrities like Lindsay Lohan are suing video game studios
Engadget - 18 Nov 2014 21:00
In July 2014, Lindsay Lohan sued Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games, claiming that Grand Theft Auto V featured a character who is allegedly based on the Mean Girls actress. According to the suit, filed in the New Yo...
Samsung Tizen smarpthone interface leaked
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 12:50
You have to hand it to Samsung. It is not giving up on Tizen. In fact, after numerous attempts, and failures, at launching a high-end Tizen smartphone, it is now setting its gaze lower on the opposite end of the spectrum...
Ford Shelby GT350 packs 500hp 5.2L V8
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 13:50
Ford has rolled out one of the hottest new Mustangs in years with a model returning that hasn't been seen since the 60's from Ford. The Shelby GT350 has returned with the all-new Mustang body style and brings with it the...
Spray-On Soy Sauce Ensures Your Sushi Isn't Soaked In Salt
Gizmodo - 18 Nov 2014 22:33
Did you know there's a proper way to eat sushi that doesn't involve completely soaking the rice in soy sauce? You're only supposed to dip the fish, which can be tricky if you're not skilled with a set of chopsticks. So F...
Nokia N1 tablet rocks Android 5.0 and 64-bit Intel CPU
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 13:10
Nokia has rolled out a new tablet that may interest users out there shopping for an Android-powered device. The new tablet is called the Nokia N1 and its runs Android 5.0 right out of the box. One of the cool things abou...
Street Map Pint Glasses
The Gadget Flow - 18 Nov 2014 09:00
If you are already residing in New York, Boston or Pittsburgh or simply adore these cities, here's your chance to get them etched as the Street Map Pint Glasses. They are a 16 oz glass which looks extremely adorable beca...
Nokia's Future Explained Simply
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 20:18
Does Microsoft own Nokia? Is Nokia ever going to make another smartphone? Will Nokia start making Android phones and tablets in the near future? What we're about to do is set the record straight on a few key points about...
Uber CEO gives exec public slap on the wrist for threatening journalists
Engadget - 18 Nov 2014 23:08
By now, there's no question that Uber exec Emil Michael said some seriously concerning things about the potential merit of digging up dirt on journalists critical of the company at a private party in front of reporters a...
Google Play Services update tweaks Maps, Drive, Fit functionality
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 03:30
To help get their services to a wider audience, Google has issued a Play Services update today. The aim is, naturally, getting Google stuff in more places, and making it a better experience for the end-user. Moving forwa...
Rosetta's Lander Has Found Organic Molecules on a Comet
Gizmodo - 18 Nov 2014 21:04
Philae, the probe that landed on a comet as part of the Rosetta mission, has detected organic molecules in the comet's atmosphere. We don't know exactly what the molecules are yet, but they could hold a key to early life...
F-Stop Guru: An Adventuresome Camera Bag That Gets a Lot Right
Gizmodo - 18 Nov 2014 18:08
Finding the right camera bag is as difficult as buying the right pair of shoes. They don't fit comfortably, hold your equipment well, and they're never cheap. Yet, they're necessary. Though there are ways to circumvent t...
Fitbit data being used in court as evidence of injury
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 01:47
If you sit idle long enough, your fitness tracker may nudge you to get up and move around. It's a means to keep you active, and one person is now claiming she can't respond to those vibrations on her wrist. In a Canadian...
You can now make Amazon purchases with an Android Wear watch
Engadget - 18 Nov 2014 15:26
If you're an impulse buyer and own an Android smartwatch, you may not want to read this. Amazon's Google Play app for Android Lollipop now lets you "search for products, buy with 1-click or add products to (your) wish li...
3D Robotics X8+ personal drone can carry heavy camera loads
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 00:19
DJI isn't the only maker with a sleek drone to show off this month. In comes 3D Robotics' X8+ drone, a personal UAV that boasts a rugged construction and enough power to tote around pro-grade mirrorless camera models. Wi...
Developers can now write apps for Apple Watch (updated)
Engadget - 18 Nov 2014 20:50
Been jonesing to create your own Apple Watch software? It's time to get cracking. As promised, Apple has released WatchKit, the toolbox you need to develop apps for this next-gen wristwear. The utility (tied into the iOS...
Intel's last ditch effort: merge mobile and PC chip units
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2014 11:50
Despite what seems to be nothing but losses on the mobile front, Intel isn't ready to call it quits just yet, at least not formally. While some companies (HP and Sony come to mind) are divorcing their businesses in order...