Gadget News
Soft Exosuit gets DARPA favor, will give soldiers superhuman legs
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2014 02:54
DARPA has shelled out a large grant for the Soft Exosuit, something referred to as a "wearable robot" by Harvard. The Soft Exosuit is designed to be worn under clothes, targeted specifically at soldiers, allowing wearers...
Apple Watch Will Play Music On Bluetooth Headphones, No iPhone Required
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 17:47
The Apple Watch we got a glimpse at this week is a powerful peripheral device, but most of its tricks require it to be tethered to an iPhone in the user's pocket. Last night on Charlie Rose , Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed ...
'Flame Base' shirt heats up to keep your temperature just right
Engadget - 13 Sep 2014 11:27
Sweaters, jackets and long johns are all "wearables" that keep us warm, but they aren't all that smart -- if you walk into a room that's too hot or exercise too hard, you need to stop using them to cool down. It's an inc...
10 movie myths that can never actually happen in real life
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 03:41
We see some things happen so often in movies that they start to seep into our reality. We totally think they're real. Like thinking the asteroid belt is some dangerous road or that firing a gun to break a lock works or t...
Jumping Sumo App-Controlled MiniDrone by Parrot
The Gadget Flow - 13 Sep 2014 21:55
To make the most out of your robotic fantasy, here's the Jumping Sumo App-Controlled MiniDrone by Parrot you could use to jump over obstacles and capture videos anytime. The drone can not only jump obstacles at your comm...
Moto 360 Review: Flawed Charm
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2014 20:13
The Moto 360 has a lot to live up to. Motorola's wearable spoiled our first taste of Android Wear smartwatches back in July, leaving the first square-faced examples to run the platform looking hopelessly geeky in compari...
When 'Super Smash Bros.' hits Wii U, you'll be able to control it with a 3DS
Engadget - 13 Sep 2014 16:36
If you need another method of controlling Super Smash Bros whenever it actually releases for Wii U, Nintendo apparently has you covered. Spotted by a Japanese gamer on Twitter and IGN (the handheld version is already out...
This Home Filled With Cold War Design Is Stuck Behind the Iron Curtain
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 16:00
Imagine a parallel universe filled with products you've never seen before, brands you've never heard of. Where everything looks vaguely familiar, yet the logos and styling are just a bit... off. That's what it feels like...
What Minecraft Means to Microsoft
TechPinions - 13 Sep 2014 23:25
By all accounts, it appears Microsoft is about to purchase the maker of Minecraft – Majang. This seems like a head scratcher of a deal, and, without knowing the details of the strategy, parts of it are. However, what t...
Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 23:00
This week may have been all about new phones, but that doesn't mean your current glowing rectangle is left in the lurch. We've got some fine new apps for your Android, iPhone, or Windows Phone, because we like you just t...
Can You Name This Famous Movie Scene Just by Its LEGOs?
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 22:00
For any fan of classic cars, watching this beautiful automobile--one of ten ever built--meet its demise is one of the more gut-wrenching moments in recent cinematic history. Anyone? Anyone?
iPhone 6, Moto 360 review and other stories you might've missed
Engadget - 13 Sep 2014 21:00
Even if you do live under a rock, you probably heard that Apple unveiled a larger-sized iPhone and its first wearable. But that's not all we have on deck this weekend -- we reviewed the Moto 360, investigated the benefit...
NYC's Poop, Moto 360, Everything Apple Announced, and More
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 21:00
The biggest event in the tech world this week was, of course, the Apple event. But there was plenty going on outside of the Cupertino fruit stand. Here's the best stuff we wrote this week, including a visit to the place ...
Report: Microsoft Will Purchase the Makers of Minecraft on Monday
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 19:34
This week we brought you the news that Microsoft is reportedly looking to purchase Mojang, the Swedish developer behind the wildly successful game Minecraft. Now, Reuters says Microsoft will announce the $2.5 billion dea...
Light And Horn Hockey Net settles any potential disputes
Coolest Gadgets - 13 Sep 2014 19:00
Being a referee or umpire in any game does prove to be quite a challenge for some – especially when you take into consideration how high the stakes can get in certain derbies. You might even think to yourself that you'...
IRL: Living with Withings' Pulse O2 fitness tracker
Engadget - 13 Sep 2014 19:00
Last year, Withings released the Pulse, a Fitbit-esque activity tracker that clipped to your waistband. Its party trick was an optical heart rate monitor built into the back that helped it stand a little taller than its ...
In the '60s, your "wrong number" was likely the phone company's error
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 18:56
Dial a phone number. Instead of the person you're trying to reach, a stranger picks up. After a moment of confusion, you blurt out "sorry, wrong number," and hang up. Was it your fault? In 1960s America, it might have be...
Canon EOS 7D Mark II: new images surface
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2014 18:21
The long anticipated Canon EOS 7D Mark II has been the subject of speculation and leaks for a while now, not the least of which was earlier this week when some specs surfaced said to belong to Canon's next camera. Joinin...
6 Google Keep Tips To Help Get Your Life Under Control
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 18:00
With all the stuff going on in your life, it's a wonder you get anything done at all. But with the help of Google's cloud-connected notepad and these time-saving shortcuts, you can get your affairs in order and knock out...
How to convert your Android Wear to an Apple Watch
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2014 17:34
It's been at least a couple of days since Apple revealed the Apple Watch, right? You want to experience the warmth, the depth - the perfection of Apple's user interface - but you don't have an Apple Watch yet. What are y...
This Sci-Fi Short Will Have You Rooting For the World-Destroying Menace
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2014 17:00
There's a mysterious blue goo wreaking havoc on this blob-shaped society. It's creating panic and terror. Nobody knows how to stop it. And by the end of It's Payback Time, you'll realize why that wholesale destruction is...
Xbox 360 Holiday bundles include blue console
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2014 16:10
Microsoft has revealed its Xbox 360 holiday bundles. Starting next month, gamers will be able to get a deep blue special edition console from Walmart, which will be joined by a controller with the same dark blue design a...