Gadget News
ASUS Padfone Mini 4.3 pictured ahead of its launch next week
Engadget - 7 Dec 2013 09:04
We only just got a whiff of a smaller version of ASUS' odd Padfone series as it passed through certification, and now serial leaker @evleaks can show us what it looks like. As its name indicates, the ASUS Padfone Mini 4....
iPhone camera Lens - $69
The Gadget Flow - 7 Dec 2013 08:00
Like the world’s best photographers find your unique angle, on the mundane or the insane. The HiLO Lens 90 degree angle is a fresh perspective for your photography, an inspiration for your creativity. Preview more uniq...
CandyWirez Colorful USB Sync & Charge Cables - $19
The Gadget Flow - 7 Dec 2013 08:00
Get colorful with these stylish CandyWirez! Get the connection you need with the style and performance you want. The CandyWirez can be ordered as Lightning Sync and Charge Cable for your Apple device, the original apple ...
This majestic nature time lapse will make you want to go outdoors more
Gizmodo - 7 Dec 2013 08:02
It's the colors that get you when you're out in nature. If you live in a city, you're mostly dealing with drabs of gray speckled with Instagrams of exposed red bricks. If you live in the suburbs, you'll see manicured law...
NSA cites executive order to defend its collection of cellphone location data
Engadget - 7 Dec 2013 00:53
The 5 billion cellphone location records the NSA's reportedly collecting daily? Don't expect an apology. While it's hard to sustain shock and disbelief when we've been hearing new details about the government's informati...
Make a Shaken Soda Shoot its Cap Like a Cannon Without Spilling a Drop
Gizmodo - 7 Dec 2013 20:00
You probably think there are two ways to open a well-shaken bottle of soda: the tediously slow method, and the spill-it-all-over method. Turns out there's a third way, and it's awesome. You're definitely gonna want to tr...
This week in tech reads, we think more deeply about where we live, the ideas -- both new and very ol
Gizmodo - 7 Dec 2013 18:00
This week in tech reads, we think more deeply about where we live, the ideas -- both new and very old -- we post online, and creepy insects.
Samsung Galaxy S5 possibly to be unveiled Dec. 9
Slash Gear - 7 Dec 2013 23:01
We’re going out on a limb here, but the tea leaves are telling us the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be revealed on Monday. Either that, or Samsung Taiwan has played a cruel trick on us by setting a Galaxy Gear smartwatch to d...
This Infographic Shows How Crazy Holiday Toys Have Gotten in 50 Years
Gizmodo - 7 Dec 2013 22:58
Philadelphia-based Abby Ryan Design came up with this fun infographic of the most popular toys from 50 years of holiday shopping. If you were a child during any of that time, you'll doubtless recognize something. Then yo...
PetChatz "Greet and Treat" webcam helps you interact with pets online
Slash Gear - 7 Dec 2013 21:22
PetChatz is a web cam that lets you interact with your pet on a number of levels from anywhere in the world. Install it over a wall outlet, secure it to a stud, connect it to your home WiFi, fill it with treats and a spe...
Disappearing Glaciers, Magical Paint, FBI Webcam Spying and More
Gizmodo - 7 Dec 2013 21:00
This week we had some bad news: glaciers disappearing at a shocking rate and reports that the FBI can spy on anyone's laptop camera without the indicator light coming on. On the bright side, we also learned that someday ...
Recommended Reading: Cool Tools review, drone delivery and more
Engadget - 7 Dec 2013 20:00
Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology in print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of books dealing with the subject of technology that we think are worth your tim...
GAME "Christmas Tinner" goes viral: authenticity unconfirmed
Slash Gear - 7 Dec 2013 19:40
The Christmas Tinner is a Christmas dinner in a can. You can eat it all day long. Start at the top and work your way down throughout the day. Scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast, mince pie for morning dessert. And on ...
5 Ways to Pack Your Suitcase Way More Efficiently
Gizmodo - 7 Dec 2013 19:00
Doesn't matter if you're going away for a few nights or a fortnight, there's no need to carry more matched luggage than Princess Vespa. With a bit of planning and these simple storage techniques, you'll be able to pack y...
From the Archive: The iPhone is My Midwife
TechPinions - 7 Dec 2013 18:21
I wrote this article for The Magazine which is available on iPad. I’m sharing it with our readers to give you a glimpse into my somewhat analogue life. ———————– It's the first time for both Betsy and me...
Motorola's modular phone prototype is almost ready, final product might be sold on Moto Maker
Engadget - 7 Dec 2013 17:02Now You Can Explore Gorgeous National Geographic Maps With Google
Gizmodo - 7 Dec 2013 17:00
A well-drawn map isn't just a functional chart, it's a thing of beauty . National Geographic has been making gorgeous print maps for over 120 years, and thanks to a new partnership, over 500 of them will be available onl...
Microsoft designs smart bra to combat emotional eating
Ars Technica - 7 Dec 2013 16:45
Wearable sensors measure both electrodermal activity and EKG data.
What Happens When a Boeing 777 Tries to Land in a Major Crosswind
Gizmodo - 7 Dec 2013 16:00
There's a pretty harrowing video making its way around the internet today of a Boeing 777 as it makes an attempt (and fails miserably) at landing. But it's no crash--thanks to an insane crosswind, it literally cannot lan...
Review: Google's $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phone to shame
Ars Technica - 7 Dec 2013 15:00
The unlocked, off-contract phone is much better than its price tag would suggest.
T-Mobile boosts LTE network speeds in Dallas using MetroPCS spectrum
Engadget - 7 Dec 2013 14:08
Hey, North Dallas T-Mobile customer -- that speedier internet connection isn't a figment of your imagination. Just before Thanksgiving, the carrier silently got the ball rolling on its plans to unleash a faster LTE netwo...
Google Play Music All Access gets Handy in Germany
Engadget - 7 Dec 2013 11:36
Germany's something of a latecomer to Google's Play Music All Access party (that name, we know!). The country that made David Hasselhoff a venerable pop star was conspicuously absent from the Google music service's many ...