Gadget News
Project Tango Tablet Teardown teams iFixit up with Google
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2014 16:25
This week the folks at iFixit have begun their teardown of the Google-made Project Tango Tablet. This tablet is one piece of the environment of devices made by Google to create 3D maps of our world, this device making it...
Hacking Into Traffic Lights With a Plain Old Laptop Is Scary Simple
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2014 23:50
The idea that our traffic data systems are vulnerable is not a new one . In fact, improving cyber security on our nation's infrastructure is a huge priority right now . But a new study from the University of Michigan on ...
America's Century-Old Love Affair With the Automobile In a Single Image
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2014 23:24
The auto industry spans across the globe, but America has a particular passion for pistons. Pop Chart Lab's latest print rounds up some of the best, most beautiful, and downright Americanest vehicles ever produced in thi...
AMD teams with Toshiba to make its own SSDs
Ars Technica - 19 Aug 2014 06:01
Branded OCZ drives have four-year warranties, start at $99 for 120GB.
'Minecraft' might actually come to virtual reality after all
Engadget - 19 Aug 2014 03:04
Earlier this year when the Facebook purchase of Oculus VR went down, there were more than a few detractors but none as prominent as the man behind Minecraft. At the time, Markus "Notch" Persson said that his company Moja...
Ballmer Yelled His Email Address at Ballmeriffic Clippers Event
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2014 01:15
The former Microsoft head-honcho and now owner of the Los Angles Clippers sportsball club took to the stage for the first time since dropping $2 billion on the team. There was fanfare! There was Ballmer Yelling™! Perso...
Google Glass starting to look like actual glasses in new patent
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2014 23:15
Like it or not, Google Glass is polarizing. Part of the reason it has detractors is its appearance, which is just plain weird. Futuristic, Glass is a bit too much for some, which is why a new Google patent could mean wid...
The 49ers' high-tech fan experience falls short in first real test
Engadget - 19 Aug 2014 23:28
When an NFL team builds a brand new stadium, it's usually packed with the latest tech to insure a flashy introduction. The Dallas Cowboys have absurdly large video screens over the field and the Arizona Cardinals can mov...
'Antiselfie' app uses face tracking to ruin your best pout
Engadget - 19 Aug 2014 22:50
The onward march of the selfie, there's no stopping it. Many people shudder at the slightest mention of the (now official) word. Others need only the flimsiest (and sometimes eyebrow-raising) reason to extend one arm and...
Oops, wrong car: riders mistaking strangers for Uber drivers
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2014 02:38
Unlike competitor Lyft, which gives its drivers a bright pink mustache to put on their car, Uber drivers don't have any obvious way to stand out from the hoards of vehicles around them. This is resulting in some funny (d...
New report casts doubt on Sapphire glass for iPhone 6
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2014 01:35
All that talk of Sapphire may be for naught, according to one investor. Though Apple has their own Sapphire glass factory in Arizona nearing completion, it seems the actual process of making a full Sapphire display is a ...
Gawker Cop Pens Touching Op-Ed: Do Everything I Say and I Won't Kill You | io9 Ancient Roman Tech Ca
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2014 23:21
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Dreamcast game development tools return with ESTk
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2014 23:20
There's little doubt now that there's at least a tiny bit of interest left in the world of Dreamcast gaming. That Sega-made platform still exists in the wild - in the "Used" section of gaming stores, mostly, but in the h...
Windows 9 "Threshold" Could Pose a Real Problem for Microsoft's Partners
TechPinions - 19 Aug 2014 22:51
For the last 30 or so years, Microsoft has created new versions of their OS, usually in four or five year increments and each new major iteration has driven strong growth in PC sales. Their hardware partners count on thi...
These Chickens Are Our First Line of Defense Against West Nile Virus
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2014 22:46
Each summer, public health officials in California make the rounds to "sentinel chickens" in semi-secret locations all over the state. These ordinary chickens just puttering around in their coops have an important job--w...
The Vida Doo Rechargeable Work Light can see you through difficult projects
Coolest Gadgets - 19 Aug 2014 22:36
We seem to have a fascination with having lights for every situation we could possibly come across. Lights for outside, inside, your car, at the office, on your keychain, clothing, accessories, and much, much more. We ce...
iPhone 6 resolution debated, but don't worry -- it's still Retina
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2014 22:30
If there has ever been curiosity and a thirst for information about a mobile device -- it's the iPhone 6. The most recent report is from a familiar source, who placed a recently obtained screen under the microscope. the ...
Sound off! How do you keep your digital data safe?
Engadget - 19 Aug 2014 22:23
We create a lot of digital content each day. Not all of it is important, but there are a few things we want to keep safe -- you know, things like financial documents, vacation selfies, MP3's from when we played in a hair...
Ferguson Police Will Finally Get the One Device They Really Need
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2014 22:19
In a statement today, Ferguson's police department announced that it is committed to buying vest cameras for its officers. When it finally happens, it'll be a great first step. But there's still a very long way to go. Co...
Apple stock reaches all-time closing high
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2014 22:03
Earlier today Apple was granted a patent which fairly obviously suggested they would be creating a smartwatch in the near future. This patent number 8,808,483 does include "iPhone" in its description, but its claims do n...
The Octo-Splitter is for social butterflies
Coolest Gadgets - 19 Aug 2014 22:00
Music is a big part of our lives, and we love sharing things with friends. It only makes sense that we would have our friends listen in on old favorites or some awesome new bands we found, but we often come across the pr...
Tuesday Dealmaster: Lenovo? More like Low-novo!
Ars Technica - 19 Aug 2014 21:55
Lenovo accessories, BenQ monitors lead today's low-priced gadget party.