Gadget News
3D Robotics launches Iris quadcopter, for pre-assembled drone action
Engadget - 20 Aug 2013 00:23
3D Robotics has made it pretty clearly that it's all about the maker community. But what about those who can't tell their Arduino from a Raspberry Pi? The Chris Anderson-run company today announced the release of Iris, a...
Ars does Android: Please welcome Ron Amadeo, our new Android expert
Ars Technica - 20 Aug 2013 22:13
Come say hi to the new guy--just be gentle. And tell him want you'd like to see.
The Kids and Adults Inside of Us Can't Wait For This Imagineering Doc
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 21:40
Even if you think Disneyland and Walt Disney World are too artificial, too sappy, too cutesy, you still have to admit they completely redefined the idea of a theme park. Visiting them makes you feel like you're entered a...
Google+ Photos app now available for all Chromebooks, no longer limited to the Pixel
Engadget - 20 Aug 2013 21:11
Aside from the super high-res display, the Pixel has also had something else other Chromebooks didn't: the Google+ Photos app. Starting today, however, Google's changing that and bringing the application to the rest of t...
The Iris Quadcopter Is a Drone for Tinkerers Short on Time
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 09:50
If you're into tweaking and fiddling with your gadgets but don't have the time to start a big project from scratch, the new Iris drone from 3D Robotics could be up your street.
A Simple Way To Make a Compact Fluorescent Bulb Less Ugly
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 00:20
Compact fluorescent bulbs might be magnitudes more energy-efficient than their incandescent counterparts, but they're also all kinds of industrial and ugly looking. And if you don't have a lamp or fixture that hides them...
9 Photos In Good Old Classic Monochrome
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 23:55
This shooting challenge was an ode to the time-honored tradition of monochrome photography. Oh, those delicate gray tones and striking shadows. Very artful, you guys.
Parking's a Breeze in This Foldable, Smartphone-Controlled Electric Car
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 23:40
Researchers in South Korea hope to solve all kinds of problems with a revolutionary new vehicle that's a real-life Transformer. The Armadillo-T is an ultra-light, ultra-compact electric car that literally folds in half a...
Armadillo-T micro electric car folds to fit into compact parking spaces (video)
Engadget - 20 Aug 2013 23:23
The Armadillo-T is pretty petite as it is, but when it comes time to fit into tight parking spaces, the all-electric car can do even better. The four-wheel-drive compact, which integrates a design similar to an armadillo...
This Smart Transforming Tote Is the Only Grocery Bag You'll Ever Need
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 23:00
Mother Earth-lovers everywhere are, at this point, pretty used to carrying around reusable totes for their shopping excursions. In San Francisco, they're almost as ubiquitous as non-tossable water bottles--especially sin...
Facebook updates Android SDK with native sharing and improved Open Graph support
Engadget - 20 Aug 2013 22:50
You might remember that Facebook delivered a major update to its iOS SDK in April that packed a ton of new features, including much stronger Open Graph integration. Now Android is finally being blessed with the same capa...
Get 4K video from your phone's USB port with the new MHL 3.0 spec
Ars Technica - 20 Aug 2013 22:45
Updated standard does Slimport and Miracast one better.
KEF M500 Headphone Review: Perfect Balance of Sound and Comfort
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 22:40
Shopping for headphones in the $200 to $300 headphone range can be a quandary. The $200 options are mostly all fluff backed by celebrities and marketing jargon. Putting lipstick on a pig doesn't change the fact that it's...
Google Play Services 3.2 adds location-based features, easier G+ sharing
Engadget - 20 Aug 2013 22:19
Android developers keen on integrating more core OS functionality into their apps will be glad to know that the latest update to Google Play Services has arrived. Version 3.2 of the software offers a number of location-b...
An Ephemeral Tour of Europe's Abandoned Industrial Ruins
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 22:00
We Americans tend to conceptualize "old" in very recent terms--which explains our collective fascination with ruin porn. If the decay of European cities receives less attention, it's just because it's much more ubiquitou...
Sony's DualShock 4 coming in 'Magma Red' and 'Wave Blue' at launch in Europe, North America to follow later
Engadget - 20 Aug 2013 21:57
Colors! Who doesn't love colors, right? Well, if you were planning to snag a PlayStation 4, you'll be happy to hear that the console's DualShock 4 won't be available solely in black. As has been the case with previous ge...
Motorola Skip: Password security without the hassle (key restrictions apply)
Ars Technica - 20 Aug 2013 21:45
New wearable fob unlocks phones without a PIN, but the convenience comes at a cost.
GIF-Saving Tool GIFME Is My New Favorite Chrome Extension
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 21:08
Do you often find yourself searching desperately through bookmarks folders, trying to find that perfect GIF you saved that one time? Do you keep a spreadsheet of links that takes you ten minutes to track down? Then you'l...
Dealzmodo: Sol Republic Headphones, Vita Price Drop, Corsair Keyboard
Gizmodo - 20 Aug 2013 21:00
Head over to Amazon to pick up the excellent Sol Republic Track HD On-Ear Headphones w/ Mic and Controls for their lowest price ever of $80. Excellent Amazon reviews, along with a good amount of Giz coverage if you want ...
YouTube 2.0 for iOS brings multitasking and playlist searching
Engadget - 20 Aug 2013 20:57
Remember that YouTube app revamp which launched hours ago for Android users? It just reached iOS. The YouTube 2.0 update gives Apple device owners the same picture-in-picture video multitasking and playlist search tools ...
iTunes Radio launches next month with audio ads every 15 minutes, video once an hour
Engadget - 20 Aug 2013 20:53
This September, Apple's expected to flip the switch on iTunes Radio, the music service announced at WWDC in June. But how exactly will Cupertino fund its pricey new streaming venture? Ads, and lots of them -- according t...
Chrome 29 brings more intelligent omnibox suggestions, while Android users nab WebRTC support
Engadget - 20 Aug 2013 20:52
Those with a hearty level of respect for beta builds have been enjoying these spoils for weeks now, but Google has today seen fit to push Chrome 29 and a refreshed Chrome for Android out to rest of us. Effective right no...