Technology News
Anywhere SIM helps avoid UK 'not spots,' but at a cost
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 16:51
Whether you live in central London or the northernmost tip of Scotland, you've probably experienced flaky mobile coverage at one point or another. Carriers say they're working to fix the UK's so-called "not spots," but c...
Tinder hopes its new features will improve your odds
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 16:00
'Super likes' be damned, Tinder is fleshing out its addictively swipey profile cards with more information aimed at connecting you with the person of your dreams / evening. As well as "intelligently" adding relevant info...
iPad Pro Review round-up: bridging the notebook gap
Slash Gear - 11 Nov 2015 18:17
Early reviews of the iPad Pro are in, appearing to understand that Apple wants to replace your laptop, but not necessarily agreeing with that possibility wholeheartedly. While several publications suggest that the iPad P...
Reddit ditches shadowbans, intros user profile suspensions
Slash Gear - 11 Nov 2015 04:04
Reddit has decided to do away with shadowbans and replace them with suspensions, the company announced this evening. Shadowbans, for those unfamiliar, is a punishment for those who break the rules; users who have been sh...
Logitech's iPad Pro keyboard case is relatively affordable
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 14:00
Apple's iPad Pro is pricey even before you add in the $169 official keyboard case, but Logitech may have a way to make the whole package a little more palatable. It's now shipping its promised Create Keyboard Case for th...
Hyundai steps into the future with augmented reality manual
Slash Gear - 11 Nov 2015 10:30
Quick! Name the last time your gadget purchase came with a full blown manual? Chances are, if they had any sort of printed documentation at all, it would be an extremely thin pamphlet. Almost everyone is offloading the c...
How to Quit Apps in iOS 9
OS X Daily - 11 Nov 2015 20:29
Quitting and force quitting apps in iOS 9 is easy, whether you’re on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Though the multitasking screen may look different in iOS 9 than it did before, the basic mechanism of forcibly quitti...
ARM's latest design brings 64-bit processors to smartwatches
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 00:04
It's no longer hard to find 64-bit processors in smartphones. In smartwatches, though, they're still a rarity -- and ARM wants to change that with its new Cortex-A35 processor design. The architecture promises the most e...
Robot watches store shelves so you don't leave empty-handed
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 02:00
Few things are more annoying while shopping than finding out that a store hasn't bothered to stock what you want... assuming you know to look for it in the first place. A robot may just come to your rescue, though. Simbe...
Tumblr starts rolling out instant messaging
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 04:36
Tumblr now has a legit private messaging feature you can use to chat with friends. It's a lot more basic than other messaging applications, so don't expect emojis or a way to paste gifs or attach files. A Tumblr rep told...
This week's Xbox One update deletes dashboard Kinect gestures
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 02:49
When the New Xbox One Experience hits consoles on November 12th, it will remove Kinect gestures from the dashboard entirely, platform head Mike Ybarra confirmed to Windows Central. The update is poised to be massive, ove...
You can now try Firefox OS on your Android phone
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 16:22
Mozilla has dropped the latest version of Firefox OS into everybody's lap, and there's a special treat tucked inside for brave Android users. A new developer preview of the software can be downloaded and tried as an alte...
Cyanogen Apps lets modders in on the Cyanogen OS experience
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 09:01
While Cyanogen has whipped up a suite of exclusive apps for the commercial version of its mobile operating system, those using the open source CyanogenMod were unfortunately left out. Now it's changing that, by offering ...
Google AboutMe is your info placard for the public
Slash Gear - 11 Nov 2015 20:02
Google appears to have torn another feature from Google+ with "Google AboutMe," a public place for your "About" information. Here you'll place your personal contact info, work contact info, Education and Work History, Pl...
Experience Firefox OS on your Android phone the safe way
Slash Gear - 11 Nov 2015 11:30
It's been a while since we last heard from it, but it seems that Firefox OS is still ongoing. And though the stream of Firefox OS smartphones have slowed down to less than a trickle, there's now a way for you to get a ta...
Twitch rewards you for watching 'Tomb Raider' on the Xbox One app
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 00:43
Live-streaming platform Twitch is handing out in-game points to people who watch Rise of the Tomb Raider via the Xbox One app. Plus, viewers on any platform have the ability to mess with their favorite Tomb Raider stream...
First Rule of Spacewalking: Love Thy Spacesuit
Gizmodo - 11 Nov 2015 04:00
A spacesuit is all that stands between an astronaut and certain death in the cold void of space, so no wonder some astronauts develop a certain bond of affection with their gear.
Hyundai shows off Genesis range topping G90 renderings
Slash Gear - 11 Nov 2015 13:30
Since Hyundai unveiled the Genesis nameplate, it has been attached to the firm's sporty real-wheel drive car. Recently the automaker announced that it intended to spin the Genesis name off into its own sub-brand that wou...
White House teams with Uber and Lyft on free rides for veterans
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 10:26
Uber and Lyft are doing a rare team-up to offer "tens of thousands" of free rides to veterans who need transportation to seek work, according to a message from the White House. Uber pledged to donate 10,000 rides worth a...
Microsoft Will Guess Your Emotion in a Photo
Gizmodo - 11 Nov 2015 13:33
Earlier this year, Microsoft unveiled a tool that could guess your age from a single photograph . Now, it wants to guess how you're feeling too. It might not get the answer right--but it is kinda fun.
Loyal robot dog waits for you to walk through the door
Engadget - 11 Nov 2015 02:08
WowWee, a smart toys company, has unveiled a robotic dog with blue-green LED eyes. The dog, aptly called CHiP (short for Canine Home Intelligent Pet), sits with the tap of a button, picks up your presence in the room via...
Brown Leather USB Drive S-Key by Skeyshop
The Gadget Flow - 11 Nov 2015 08:59
Organize your keys and always have your drive ready with the Brown Leather USB Drive S-Key by Skeyshop. Available with USB sizes of 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB, the USB S-Key is made of a single piece of genuine, full grain l...