Technology News
BlackBerry DTEK60 is now available for pre-order in US
Android Authority - 12 Oct 2016 03:38
Although the BlackBerry DTEK60 is yet to be officially announced by the Canadian company, it is already up for pre-order in Canada and now the US.
Facebook is still trending fake news stories
Engadget - 12 Oct 2016 23:26
It's been six weeks after Facebook's "trending topics" section was publicly called out for promoting a blatantly false story about Megyn Kelly and very little -- if anything -- has changed. According to a new audit from ...
Five multiplayer Gear VR apps to share with friends
Android Central - 12 Oct 2016 19:56
Games in VR are better when you get to play with friends. Samsung Gear VR gives you access to tons of awesome games. If you've been hoping for games that you can play with your friends, you're in luck too. There are a fe...
Oculus' plan to rule VR is to throw more money at it
Engadget - 12 Oct 2016 22:30
Oculus is the first company to help ship more than one virtual reality headset. In the past year alone, it's collaborated on two smartphone-powered versions of the Samsung Gear VR as well as the Rift, a higher-end model ...
How to Reinstall macOS Sierra
OS X Daily - 12 Oct 2016 21:04
Some Mac users may need to reinstall macOS Sierra system software; typically this is necessary only as a troubleshooting technique, though there may be other reasons to reinstall Sierra as well. The method we are going t...
Facebook, Twitter cut off surveillance tool used by police to monitor protestors
Digital Trends - 12 Oct 2016 05:41
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are cutting ties with a social media surveillance company after a report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) claimed it was being used by the police to target protestors. The post...
Full transcript of Apple v. Samsung Supreme Court hearing illustrates case complexities
AppleInsider - 12 Oct 2016 04:11
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday published a transcript of the day's initial oral hearing of the high-stakes patent battle between Apple and Samsung, highlighting the complexities that face justices on how to properly a...
Obama Considers 'Proportional' Response to Russian Hacking in U.S. Election
The New York Times - 12 Oct 2016 03:47
Much of the Russian efforts appear directed at undermining the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and other Democrats, and the topic has come up in presidential debates.
ISIS Is Now Using Hobby Drones to Kill People
Gizmodo - 12 Oct 2016 03:07
Drone warfare has long been one of the United States' key weapons in the War on Terror, but the Islamic State recently managed to carry out a drone strike of their own. Last week, an aerial vehicle "the size of a model a...
Comcast X1 adds more real-time sports stats ahead of new NBA season
Slash Gear - 12 Oct 2016 23:43
During the Rio Olympics, Comcast offered real-time on-screen stats to its X1 set-top-box customers, and now it plans to offer the same feature for all other sports you can watch via its service. The announcement comes ju...
Watch Tony Hawk Geek Out Over His Favorite Gadgets
Gizmodo - 12 Oct 2016 23:27
The Ride Channel just released a new video starring cool guy Tony Hawk, who is apparently obsessed with gadgets and technology. And you know what? Tony Hawk and this Gizmodo blogger have a lot in common.
BMW just revealed a self-correcting motorcycle you can ride without a helmet
Mashable - 12 Oct 2016 19:13#IntellectualTrump Is The Hilarious Oxymoron That Nearly Broke Twitter
The Huffington Post - 12 Oct 2016 19:02
No, you’re right, #IntellectualTrump doesn’t make sense. There is nothing intellectual about the lump of burned clay vomited onto a spinning pottery wheel that is running for president. But it’s fun to pretend. For...
Women's Brains Grow a Bit During Menstrual Cycle
Live Science - 12 Oct 2016 16:48
Women's brains experience a monthly change, too.
Scientists discover new dwarf planet beyond Pluto's orbit
Slash Gear - 12 Oct 2016 14:30
Our solar system family is getting larger with the discovery of a new dwarf planet found orbiting beyond Pluto. This new dwarf planet doesn’t have a fancy name like the major planets of the solar system, it’s called ...
Airplanes Aren't As Gross As You Think
Gizmodo - 12 Oct 2016 01:45
If you've ever been sick after traveling, you know how hard it can be to get on plane and try to ignore all of the smells, drafts and feelings you get from sitting in a tube full of other seemingly gross people. The good...
Yamaha Fazer R is a helicopter drone for commercial use
Slash Gear - 12 Oct 2016 00:18
Yamaha has unveiled a pair of new drones for commercial use, the Fazer R and Fazer R G2. The two drones are designed for agricultural and industrial use, including things like taking measurements, surveilling, spraying c...
Microsoft was working on a Band that tracked your swimming
Engadget - 12 Oct 2016 23:51
Just because Microsoft axed its Band wearable doesn't mean that there wasn't another Band in the works. Windows Central forum goer FUD Hater has posted what he says are details and images of a third-generation Band. Repo...
A true Galaxy Note 7 alternative does not exist (...yet)
Slash Gear - 12 Oct 2016 23:47
Now that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is officially out of commission, Note users will be looking for alternatives. But there are none. No new alternatives, anyway. Samsung is at a point in its phone brand history in which ...
United's Explanation for Kicking a Passenger Off a Plane Is Pitiful, Misspells Her Name [UPDATE]
Gizmodo - 12 Oct 2016 23:20
Talk about adding insult to injury. United Airlines has responded to io9's request for comment regarding the ejection of a passenger from a flight earlier today. Besides brazenly avoiding a discussion of the actual situa...
Watch as Murs livestreams a world record 24-hour rap session
Engadget - 12 Oct 2016 23:03
In what could be one of this week's most entertaining livestreamed events: LA-based rapper Murs is currently in the middle of a marathon, possibly record-setting YouTube-broadcasted rap session. As part of a promotional ...
2016 and 2017 Prius recall: 92,000 cars affected by parking brake issue
Slash Gear - 12 Oct 2016 23:02
Toyota has announced a voluntary recall of about 92,000 2016 and 2017 Prius hybrids, the reason being due to potential issues with the parking brake. According to a statement made by Toyota today, is is possible the park...