Gadget News
OKCupid's Human Experiments, Revealed
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 03:00
OKCupid is in some hot water after people found out it performs "experiments" on its users . But how bad is it really? The free dating website's CEO is here to explain exactly what's going on.
MSI shows off WS60 mobile workstation
Coolest Gadgets - 10 Aug 2014 19:00
When it comes to the world of notebooks, plenty of different models have churned out in the past, ranging from those that cater to those who simply need to perform some kind of simple word processing, while others do com...
Disney Research's latest tech will accurately 3D print your mullet
Engadget - 10 Aug 2014 08:42
Printing in three dimensions allows for a ton of really cool (and life-saving) stuff, but one area it apparently hasn't conquered just yet is realistically reproducing human hair. The masterminds at Disney Research think...
Security Experts: Car Hacking Is Real and We Need To Prepare
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 16:00
Getting hacked, whether on a desktop or smartphone, pretty much sucks. In a way, your entire digital life is an open book and even the control of your devices can be wrenched away from you. But imagine it's not a smartph...
Pocket Staches
The Gadget Flow - 10 Aug 2014 08:00
Finding what you exactly need in times of emergency from your pockets is often a tedious task but not anymore with these handy Pocket Staches coming your way. There are three staches you can choose from, one being the Fi...
Watch ISEE-3's Lunar Flyby at 1:30pm ET
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 18:57
At 1:30pm today, you can live stream coverage of ISEE-3's lunar flyby. The broadcast will come live from McMoons, an abandoned McDonald's near NASA's Ames Research Center which was retrofitted for the event.
One of HTC's first 64-bit phones is a budget model for Sprint
Engadget - 10 Aug 2014 23:31
Qualcomm teased us with the prospect of powerful 64-bit smartphones arriving in late 2014 and early 2015, but it looks like you'll have to dial back your expectations for the first wave of devices. New tipster @upleaks h...
Google Boosts Secure Sites in Search Results
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 23:00
In a bold and welcome move to protect users, Google announced on Wednesday that they have started prioritizing sites offering S ( over TLS) in their page ranking algorithm. Google's Online Security Blog explains that dom...
Here's How Hackers Can Make the Most Money Off Stolen Credit Cards
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 22:32
Wealth management is all about reinvestment and diversification. You can't just sit on billions of stolen login credentials , or credit card numbers, and expect to magically build equity. Do you want to be pushing 70 and...
YouTube Sizes Up to a Higher Resolution for New Mobile Displays
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 21:00
The LG G3 surprised us when it was released earlier this year. It has useful design, with a removable battery and MicroSD options, and its metal-skinned finish sets the handset off with "premium" flare. It also has the m...
Smart collar turns your cat into a WiFi hacking weapon
Engadget - 10 Aug 2014 20:51
Forget Trojan horses -- it's the cats you have to worry about. Security engineer Gene Bransfield has developed WarKitteh, a tech-laden collar that turns feline companions into scouts for WiFi hackers. The innocuous-looki...
ROCCAT delivers Nyth gaming mouse
Coolest Gadgets - 10 Aug 2014 20:00
The folks over at ROCCAT have certainly done their bit when it comes to different kinds of gaming hardware (like the ROCCAT Kone Pure Military gaming mouse) that rolled out of their production lines over the years. In fa...
Toxic Algae, Razor Blades, Olympics: What's Ruining Our Cities This Week
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 20:00
Lake Erie turned an eerie shade of green due to a toxic algae bloom, steering Toledo away from the taps. Someone putting razor blades in parking meters is making New Jersey residents wary. And 10 years later, poor Athens...
A New Samsung Galaxy Alpha Image Leaks Full Specs
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 19:00
Last week, we got a pretty revealing look at the rumored Samsung Galaxy Alpha's iPhone-esque exterior . Now, a new leak from TecMundo is giving us a possible glimpse inside that iFacade.
This Yo-Yo World Champ's Skills Are Mesmerizing
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 18:00
When I was in second grade, Duncan, the well-known yo-yo maker, came to my school with a cadre of talented teenagers in tow. They shot the moon, walked the dog, and cats cradled their way into my heart. Although I'm sure...
Tonight's Supermoon Will Be the Largest Moon of 2014
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 17:00
The workings of our solar system are infinitely interesting. Even though we learn more almost every day about the endless space around us, sometimes the celestial classics have the chance to amaze.
Inhabitat's Week in Green: Naturbad pool, Dyson's river vacuum and Legos lost at sea
Engadget - 10 Aug 2014 16:00
Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green. This week Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker will deliver 100,00...
First Satellite To Capture High-Res Public Images Is Ready for Launch
Gizmodo - 10 Aug 2014 15:00
In mid-June, the U.S. government relaxed its previously strict rules on high-definition satellite imaging, allowing mapping services like Google Maps to scale up to a higher resolution. DigitalGlobe led the charge in cha...
Xiaomi issues fix amid privacy scare over its cloud messaging service
Engadget - 10 Aug 2014 13:04
Earlier this week, Finland's F-Secure looked into claims that Xiaomi was secretly sending data from its MIUI-powered phones back to its servers, and it turned out to be true. Despite having not added any cloud accounts, ...
First satellite with high-resolution public imaging launches on August 13th
Engadget - 10 Aug 2014 12:40
If you've been wondering just when a company would take advantage of the US' relaxed rules for accurate satellite imaging, you now have a date to mark on your calendar: Lockheed Martin has set the launch of DigitalGlobe'...
MIOPS - Smartphone Controllable Camera Trigger for High Speed Photography
The Gadget Flow - 10 Aug 2014 08:00
MIOPS is a smartphone controllable camera trigger for taking high speed photos such as lightning strikes, exploding items, breaking glasses, popping balloons etc… automatically. MIOPS is a standalone, small factor devi...
The Barisieur
The Gadget Flow - 10 Aug 2014 08:00
The Barisieur is an alarm clock and coffee brewer. It eases the user into the day with the subtle movement of stainless steel ballbearings that boil the water through induction heating, accompanied by the smell of freshl...