Gadget News
Sliced Cold Beer Glasses
The Gadget Flow - 28 Aug 2014 08:00
Coming with an interesting touch of frost finish, these Sliced Cold Beer Glasses have not been sliced in the real world. They may misguide you into thinking that the pieces are sliding apart but the reality is completely...
Jabra Sport Pulse wireless earbuds track your heart rate
Slash Gear - 28 Aug 2014 10:50
The influx of heart rate-monitoring earbuds has a new entrant, the Jabra Sport Pulse. As the name suggests, these fitness-centric earbuds have an integrated heart rate monitor that provides wearers with their heart rate ...
Woz says iWatch could make wearables "finally viable"
Slash Gear - 28 Aug 2014 00:52
Sometimes, Woz just nails it. Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, is a pretty down-to-earth guy, and not shy about sharing his opinion when asked. His watchful eye has now turned to wearables, where we now see Woz fe...
Microsoft finally tries to de-crap the Windows Store
Ars Technica - 28 Aug 2014 23:25
Company responds to growing complaints about misleading and deceptive apps.
PSN is down, but it's supposed to be
Slash Gear - 28 Aug 2014 22:17
This afternoon Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) is not quite so awake and active as it normally would be on a Thursday. Most problems reported this morning and afternoon center on Online Gaming, while quite a few Log-In ...
The new SportsCenter app makes sure you don't miss live events
Engadget - 28 Aug 2014 22:14
Just in time for the start of a new NFL season, ESPN has updated its SportsCenter application on iOS and Android. The main highlight here is the addition of an On-Air feature, which allows users to get access to broadcas...
GOG news flash: DRM-free movies, local prices, removing games
Slash Gear - 28 Aug 2014 11:43
Good Old Games has just let out a flood of announcements that changes the face of the video game distribution service, both literally and figuratively. Starting today, GOG will be selling games in four new currencies tha...
My Phablet Skepticism Thesis
TechPinions - 28 Aug 2014 23:35
I have been publicly doubting the existence of the 5.5 inch iPhone for some time. I promised many on Twitter I would share my overall thesis on the category so here it is. Starting from the data points, we know several ....
It's not just you.
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2014 22:02
It's not just you. Instagram is down, with users reporting 503 errors. Don't worry, they're on it, but they better hurry, or I'll have to show these photos of my lunch to the mailman. Update: It's back. Whew.
Keeping Bike Shares Running Smoothly Requires Seriously Complex Math
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2014 01:15
Here's kind of a dirty secret about bike share: Bikes don't end up distributed evenly across the system, so most cities use trucks and trailers to shuffle the bikes around to the kiosks where they're needed most at diffe...
Wink's control center outed, has 4.3-inch touchscreen
Slash Gear - 28 Aug 2014 23:56
Connected home peripherals are cool, but they typically need a smartphone to control them. For those who like to leave their phone off or on a desk while at home, connected homes might not make a lot of sense. Wink, the ...
io9 The U.S.
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2014 23:37
io9 The U.S. Southwest Could Soon Experience Decades-Long "Megadroughts" | Jalopnik The Ten Biggest Cases Of Automotive Blue Balls | Jezebel The 10 Grossest Sex Acts as Described By Urban Dictionary | Kotaku The 12 Best ...
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes™ have no pumpkin in them
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2014 23:17
Starbucks is rolling out pumpkin spice lattes, starting with an early access option that starts today. This means it's the time of year for everyone's favorite overpriced seasonal beverage. This doesn't mean we'll be add...
New project aims to deliver a working Gundam to the world
Slash Gear - 28 Aug 2014 23:10
In Tokyo's Odaiba district, a giant statue looms large. It's Gundam, protector of all that need protecting. The wildly popular franchise has spawned endless avenues for fandom, but one thing remains missing; we still don...
IDC: Apple drives the higher-end, Android the lower
Slash Gear - 28 Aug 2014 23:08
This week the IDC has suggested with their outlook on the smartphone market over the next few years that "Mature" smartphone markets will slow. They've suggested that "Emerging" markets (Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), L...
A Beautiful Nordic Coffee Machine That's Pre-Approved for Snobs
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2014 23:00
If you're what many would consider a coffee "snob," you might prefer to brew your elixir using the manual pour-over method for ultimate control. This Norwegian machine provides the convenience of automation with the qual...
JPMorgan and other US banks reportedly hit by cyberattack
Engadget - 28 Aug 2014 22:44This Slim Engagement Ring Case Slips Right Into Your Back Pocket
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2014 22:40
There are an infinite number of ways to do a marriage proposal. Regardless of what comes before, many of them climax in the big reveal of a fancy ring in a bulbous velvet box that, while traditionally classy, isn't exact...
In App takes search deep within your phone's apps
Slash Gear - 28 Aug 2014 22:29
When you're searching on your smartphone, one of the avenues search often doesn't look into is apps. Not searching for apps, but in them. A new iOS app is doing just that, diving into the information we store in our apps...
Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Clothing Will Protect Cyclists From Road Rash
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2014 22:14
Donning a full suit of motorcycle leathers for your morning bike ride to work is probably overkill, but cyclists can still be subjected to road rash should they fall while wearing less-than-protective gear. So athletic g...
Dear Microsoft: HTC has the right idea
Slash Gear - 28 Aug 2014 21:59
This week I'm meant to publish a review of the HTC One M8 with Windows, the Microsoft-embedded version of the Android original. Once I started using it, devoid of any special or alternate treatment for hardware, it becam...
Doctors Implanted a 3D-Printed Vertebra for the First Time
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2014 21:51
Doctors in Beijing successfully replaced a 12-year-old boy's damaged second vertebra with a 3D-printed custom implant made from titanium powder. The boy, who had bone cancer, is now in recovery.