Gadget News
This Is What an Android One Smartphone May Look Like
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 15:00
Many of Google's I/O promises are finally arriving. Earlier this week, the first few Android apps arrived on Chrome OS as part of Sundar Pichai's mission to entwine the two platforms. Now, Google's Android One smartphone...
The Secret Formula For Guaranteed Internet Humor Gold
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 03:00
Ever wonder how websites like BuzzFeed make their bazillions of dollars? All that viral humor follows a scientifically precise formula. And the gurus of giggles are here to explain exactly how to hit that jackpot.
Glympse's Android keyboard lets you share your location from any app
Engadget - 14 Sep 2014 13:35
It's not hard to share your whereabouts from your phone, but you usually have to dive into specific apps to do it; what if your friends on a new social network want to know that you're nearby? That's when Glympse's new K...
Tech.pinions Podcast: Apple iPhone 6, Apple Watch and Apple Pay
TechPinions - 14 Sep 2014 21:03
Welcome to this week’s Tech.pinions podcast. This week Ben Bajarin, Bob O'Donnell, Tim Bajarin and Jan Dawson discuss the recent Apple announcements, including the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the Apple Watch and Apple Pay.
This Website Charts Apple's Interesting Music Tastes Since the 80s
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 19:00
Apple is not the same company it was under Steve Jobs' stewardship. Any company that starts in a small garage in Cupertino and grows into a massive corporation pulling in $180 billion a year, according to Tim Cook's shot...
Nek-Rite Wine Bottle Rods
The Gadget Flow - 14 Sep 2014 08:00
Renowned for creating efficient and simple wine storage solution, the Nek-Rite Wine Bottle Rods by vindegarde is designed to unveil the versatility of your vintage collection. The modular design concentrates on stacking ...
A Smartphone Sidewalk Pops Up on a Busy Street in China
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 16:00
Back in mid-July, a two-way walking lane appeared in Washington, D.C. One side was a dedicated path for smartphone users and the other for people not hunched over their devices.
Nikon's mid-range D750 DSLR acts pricier than it actually is
Engadget - 14 Sep 2014 23:35
I first cut my teeth on a Nikon D40, but I've spent the past few years picking the up basics of photography with a handful of Canon SLRs. I'm not great by any stretch, but I've got just enough experience under my belt th...
Phones4u forced into administration after EE says it's pulling the plug
Engadget - 14 Sep 2014 23:05
Less than two weeks ago, we remarked that things were looking tough for Phones4u. Today, it looks as though the company no longer has a future. After Vodafone said it was dropping its partnership deal with the company to...
The MP3 Player Is Dead, And With It Goes a Generation
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 22:00
Welcome to Reading List, Gizmodo's weekend roundup of the best writing from around the web. This week, we've got smart takes from Slate, NPR, Wired, and more. Ready your brains, dear readers.
Moto X and Moto Hint pre-order Sept 16th plus more Moto 360
Slash Gear - 14 Sep 2014 21:32
Motorola fans should get their wallets ready for this coming Tuesday, September 16th, with devices like the Moto X for AT&T, the Moto Hint, and a Moto X version intended for tinkerers all going up for preorder. The sales...
Flooding, Anti-Vaxxers, Museums: What's Ruining Our Cities This Week
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 21:00
Flooding in Pakistan has stranded hundreds of thousands of people, an anti-vaccination movement trending in L.A.'s most affluent neighborhoods is causing a whooping cough epidemic, and one broken air conditioner could de...
Moto X up for pre-order and the 360 returns on September 16th
Engadget - 14 Sep 2014 20:34
Eagerly awaiting the brand new Moto X? Well you'll have your chance to pre-order one on September 16th. Both the AT&T version and the unlocked Pure Edition will hit the web, with the carrier-free version setting you back...
Sold-Out Moto 360 Returns On Tuesday With Brand New Moto X
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 19:50
When Motorola announced the Moto 360, the long-awaited Android Wear watch sold out in hours. Luckily Motorola announced today via a blog post that more will be available this Tuesday in the U.S. along with the new Moto X...
A taste of adventure with Veho's new Muvi K2 action camera
Engadget - 14 Sep 2014 19:00
Who doesn't love adventure? Or, at the very least, the idea of it. I won't lie -- that's what appeals to me most about action cameras: It's the potential adventures they promise. The scuba diving trip you haven't take...
Xbox One laptop mod takes console on the road
Slash Gear - 14 Sep 2014 18:23
Turning a regular console into a portable version isn't new, but Xbox One gamers seem to have been too busy playing so far to have taken the time to convert their Microsoft system into a "laptop" form factor. James "Dark...
View Our World Through the Eyes of a Stormtrooper
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 18:00
"Space Station Earth" is a digital map that turns our entire planet into a cold and otherworldly spaceship. Our terrestrial home transforms into George Lucas' scourge of the Galaxy--the dreaded Death Star.
Android Wear Watchface Dresses Up Your Wearable Like an Apple Watch
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 17:00
Less than a week from Apple's huge Apple Watch announcement and already lines are being drawn: Apple Watch vs. Android Wear. It seems like smartwatches will also come down to a matter of choosing sides, but one Android W...
Inhabitat's Week in Green: Tesla Gigafactory, Blue Lagoon and an electric unicycle
Engadget - 14 Sep 2014 16:00
Tesla has emerged as one of the world's most exciting and successful electric vehicle manufacturers -- and now the Silicon Valley company is getting into the battery business in a big way. Tesla CEO Elon Musk just unveil...
I Shall Now Make My Apple Event Predictions!
TechPinions - 14 Sep 2014 14:40
I always like to make my predictions AFTER the fact. Improves accuracy. Yet I’m still bound to get a few things wrong. You can only predict things after they have happened. ~ Eugene Ionesco Truth be told, I’m working...
In this Chinese city, phone addicts get their own sidewalk lane
Engadget - 14 Sep 2014 09:04
Some places have lanes for bicycles, others for motorcycles, but there's a place in mainland China that boasts a different type of lane altogether: one for phone addicts glued to their screens. According to a Chinese pub...
Star Wars Yoda Doormat
The Gadget Flow - 14 Sep 2014 08:00
If you try to imagine your indoors nothing less than the Galactic Empire, welcome your guests in that style itself by placing the Star Wars Yoda Doormat outside your house. With Yoda's face imprinted on the doormat, your...