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You don't want a Moto G2
Slash Gear - 26 Aug 2014 20:27
We do not need another Moto G. Rumors over the past couple of weeks have suggested that Motorola is creating a second-generation device, one that'll have a larger display and a larger price tag. Does that defeat the purp...
A Wooden Hammock Looks Incredibly Classy (and Maybe a Little Pinchy)
Gizmodo - 26 Aug 2014 23:42
A stained wood Adirondack chair can class up any deck, and it turns out a stained wood hammock can do the same for a backyard. This impressive creation, called the Para Hammock, still features an intricate web of cords (...
CYSPO OmniStation charging station juices all your gadgets
Slash Gear - 26 Aug 2014 02:53
As the number of gadgets you own grows, the hassle of charging them all grows with them. More convenient than toting around a surge protector is the OmniStation from CYSPO, a dual wired and wireless charging station that...
DIY Mini Arcade Cabinet lets your creative juices flow
Coolest Gadgets - 26 Aug 2014 18:15
Ever wondered how fun it would be if you were to actually live in an arcade itself? You know, being surrounded by arcade cabinets and all. It would certainly be a dream for a fair number of us out there, but then again, ...
Chainmail dress with plasma balls lets wearer take on 500k volts
Slash Gear - 26 Aug 2014 10:53
We've seen some interesting creations from Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht before, none of them quite as (literally) shocking as her new metal plate dress -- complete with plasma balls on the shoulders -- that she wore be...
Rumors that just won't die, gigantic iPad edition
Ars Technica - 26 Aug 2014 23:30
"People with knowledge of the matter" once again point to a 12.9-inch iPad.
Visit ThinkGeek at PAX Prime 2014!
Think Geek - 26 Aug 2014 23:45
PAX Prime, here we come! Hey West Coasters! Who's going to be in Seattle this weekend?! That's right--we are! It's our second PAX Prime and we hope we'll be seeing all your lovely faces again! Find our PAX Prime Away Tea...
AT&T Mobility CEO switch: what's it to you?
Slash Gear - 26 Aug 2014 23:37
This week AT&T Mobility has switched CEOs. What does this mean for you, the consumer? It means you'll see some new plans enacted, some restructuring of the way AT&T does business, and maybe even a new face for the public...
BigAssFans Haiku ceiling fan will work with Nest thermostat
Slash Gear - 26 Aug 2014 23:57
Nest is great for saving money on energy, but the method for doing so has been limited. BigAssFans, who make a lineup of well designed ceiling fans, are letting their fans converse with Nest to increase your savings and ...
The World Health Organization is officially against e-cigarettes
Engadget - 26 Aug 2014 23:43
Doctors think that the World Health Organization should ease off against electronic cigarettes, if only because the dangers have to be less harmful than the real thing. For its part, however, the WHO disagrees, publishin...
Uber's recruitment tactics for Lyft drivers revealed
Slash Gear - 26 Aug 2014 23:23
In competition, the goal is to win -- that much is clear. How you accomplish that feat is another matter entirely. We've told you about the squabble between Uber and Lyft, where the two competing entities accused one ano...
Chrome's latest stable release brings 64-bit Windows support out of beta
Engadget - 26 Aug 2014 23:22
Sure, a computer with a 64-bit processor can run almost anything designed for a less robust CPU -- but programs designed specifically for these chips tend to just run, well, better. Google's been trying to drag its web b...
This Titanium Card Is the Ultimate Do-It-All Wallet
Gizmodo - 26 Aug 2014 23:00
Nobody likes a fat wallet, especially a fat boring wallet with no real tactical capabilities . That's what makes the Mesh Card so appealing. This slim slab of featherweight titanium works as a standalone wallet, a multi-...
Gawker NYPD Harassment Stories: "Stopped for Walking With a Black Guy" | io9 The 10 Most Gruesome To
Gizmodo - 26 Aug 2014 22:53
Gawker NYPD Harassment Stories: "Stopped for Walking With a Black Guy" | io9 The 10 Most Gruesome Torture Techniques From Medieval Europe | Jalopnik You're Going To Want To Watch This Mustang Drift Video | Lifehacker How...
Report: Gigantic 12.9-inch iPads Are Coming Next Year
Gizmodo - 26 Aug 2014 22:40
Since the iPhone's launch in 2007, Apple has kept screen sizes simple, offering only four options. Now, the company may be taking a different approach. Bloomberg reports that Apple will launch a 12.9-inch iPad in early 2...
'Pokken Tournament' is the Pokémon brawler you've been dreaming of
Engadget - 26 Aug 2014 22:40
It used to be that if you wanted to make two Pokémon really wail on each other, you'd have to fire up a fan-made game like Pokémon: Type Wild. At long last, those days are over: after a bit of teasing last year, The Po...
Report: iPad Pro coming in 2015 (don't hold your breath)
Slash Gear - 26 Aug 2014 22:37
If you're reading this on a laptop, specifically a MacBook, think about whether that screen would make for a good tablet. If the answer is yes, the iPad Pro may have had your attention before. The 12.9-inch tablet Apple ...
More Proof Uber Fights Dirty Against the Competition
Gizmodo - 26 Aug 2014 22:19
When you have an unapologetic asshole for a CEO, your company does things like this: Uber is conducting a full-blown street campaign to destroy Lyft using deceptive tactics, The Verge reports. This is what "disruption" r...
Hangouts in Gmail finally floats online friends to the top
Engadget - 26 Aug 2014 22:17
Those of us who've been frustrated that Hangouts in Gmail has been displaying conversations in chronological order rather than who's online are about to get some relief. Rolling out over the next few days, a new tab in t...
How To Get The Sharpest Images Possible Out Of Your Old Consoles
Gizmodo - 26 Aug 2014 22:15
If you've tried playing a retro console on a modern HDTV, you may not have liked what you saw -- smeary, stretched images that are a far cry from the sharp chunky blocks of yesteryear. Luckily, there's a better way for p...
Second City's Leak of the "iPhone 6" Is Perfect
Gizmodo - 26 Aug 2014 21:53
iPhone 6 day is (probably) right around the corner and we're all aching for as much early detail as we can scrape up . DOLDO411 is the latest to bust out an in-depth (and hilarious) scoop, but this is one that not even T...
Bloomberg claims a 12.9-inch iPad is coming next year
Engadget - 26 Aug 2014 21:51
The rumor mill surrounding Apple is at full force right now. But while people are still waiting for the supposed bigger-screen iPhone (or iPhones) and a smartwatch to show up, we can now add one more device to the list. ...