Gadget News
Android Wear will support third-party watch faces
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2014 02:35
As with Android, customization will be a reality for Android Wear and the smartwatches that run it, with a response being given to the oft-asked question: will Android Wear support watch faces from third-party developers...
Electricity-eating bacteria are all around us, says researchers
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2014 03:43
Bacteria that feed on pure electricity are all around us, say researchers who have demonstrated their findings by growing the bacteria directly on battery electrodes. In their habitat, the bacteria survive on -- and subs...
These apps let you share media in a whole new way
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2014 22:42
Editing media via mobile is getting much easier, but the small screen can make you clumsier than you might like. Apps like iMovie are pretty easy to use, but not always what you're looking for. These two apps for iOS and...
G-Paws Pet GPS Tracker
The Gadget Flow - 18 Jul 2014 07:00The Fighter Jet We Could Have Built Instead of the F-35
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2014 18:40
The mid-1990s found the U.S. military in need of a low-cost, supersonic stealth fighter jet that all three armed services branches could field. Easy, right? The subsequent--and highly contentious--design competition betw...
Double Telepresence Robot
The Gadget Flow - 18 Jul 2014 07:00
Next time you're unable to be physically present at work, the best gadget that could come handy is this Double Telepresence Robot. Through its intelligent technological build and features, this robot keeps your presence ...
Tired of plugging in to clean your home? Try the AirRam
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2014 23:30
Forget the fitness wearable; what about the fitness tracking home accessory? AirRam is a new vacuum that promises to not only clean up your home, but track how much exercise you get while doing it. Best of all, it's cord...
Floating Golf Game - never play the same game twice
Coolest Gadgets - 18 Jul 2014 14:00
When it comes to golf, opinions about the game is definitely polarized, or at least split right down the middle. After all, golf widows will tell you of the different kinds of reactions they have each time their husbands...
Hoodie targets audiophiles with headphones-friendly hood
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2014 04:54
Clothing targeted specifically at techies is a growing industry, one that aims to satisfy the modern world's growing gadget-centric needs. One of the newest pieces of apparel in this category is Betabrand's new hoodie ta...
NVIDIA proves their graphics might with text-based game
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2014 23:43
So you thought NVIDIA was all about graphics, did you? Here's a jolt - they've just released a text-based adventure game online. This game goes by the name Ultimate Quest and it's ready to let you dive into an (extremely...
How to Drink an IPA, One Hop Flavor at a Time
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2014 23:00
If you're a fan of modern, American IPAs (PBR drinkers: Go stand in the corner) then you are no doubt a friendly familiar of hops, the magical bud that gives beer its bitter bite. But with hundreds up hops varieties and ...
Lexus said building a 600HP monster coupe to revamp reputation
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2014 23:53
Lexus may not be the first car brand that comes to mind when you think of outrageously extreme performance vehicles, but that may change if rumors of a twin-turbo production version of the striking LF-LC concept toting 6...
The Movie You Really Want to See This Weekend
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2014 23:48
In the mood for a futuristic film this weekend? Something with a lot of explosions and a little bit of sexy stuff? Something randy? Here's the latest summer blockbuster you didn't know you wanted.
Nokia's MixRadio to be spun off as its own music service
Engadget - 18 Jul 2014 23:37
The restructuring plans from Microsoft caused a ripple effect throughout the company, with its recently acquired Nokia Devices and Services business being the most affected one. Now, as part of this, The Guardian reports...
Live Chat: What Happens When Your Son Has an Illness Unknown to Science
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2014 23:25
For most of his life, six-year-old Bertrand Might has bounced from hospital to hospital with an illness no doctor had ever seen. Then came two turning points: first, he finally received a diagnosis, and second--perhaps m...
This Classic 1970s Speaker Just Got Revamped With Today's Tech
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2014 23:20
If you were alive in the 1970s, there's a good chance you listened to Stig Carlsson's delightfully streamlined OD-11 speakers at some point. The so-called Sonab "Carlsson Cube" offered unprecedented sound quality in an i...
PS4 special editions: The Last of Us and Destiny get their own hardware
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2014 23:15
Japan is a very special place where obsession goes deep. So very deep for some games, in this instance, that a gamer would purchase a PlayStation 4 branded specifically for that game, and that game alone. Two new version...
Netflix is testing a private mode that keeps your watching habits under wraps
Engadget - 18 Jul 2014 23:04
If you've ever wanted to keep those embarrassing Netflix choices from family members or your social-networking pals, you might soon be in luck. According to the folks over at Gigaom, the streaming subscription service is...
The Cute and Sometimes Creepy Creations of the Willy Wonka of Robots
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2014 22:51
Instead of killing kids during private tours of his fantastical factory, Alex Reben is a Willy Wonka-type character of a different sort. He builds robots for a living--seemingly just for fun--and while some of his creati...
Destiny Beta begins: detailing 20 minutes of gameplay
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2014 22:44
Today we bring you a straight up release of the first 20 minutes of Destiny in Beta mode. This - barring gameplay choices - is exactly what every Beta player is experiencing this week, start until 20-minute in. Here we s...
"SOHOpelessly BROKEN" hacking contest aims to test home router security
Ars Technica - 18 Jul 2014 22:33
Contestants required to demonstrate zero-day exploits against 10 popular models.
The top 15 smartphones you can buy right now
Engadget - 18 Jul 2014 22:30
OK, so it usually doesn't cost as much as a car, but a smartphone is still an important lifestyle purchase. And it will probably be at your side 24/7 (if you're anything like us). There's always a bit of hemming and hawi...