Gadget News
Keanu Reeves Motorcycle: ARCH and the sissy bar
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 20:47
It's like whoa. The ARCH Motorcycle Company has unveiled their newest machine, the KRGT-1, a motorcycle with a rather unique style. It's got a back-story too. One that includes Keanu Reeves, a sissy bar, and a dream for ...
Heels Above is a Stiletto protector that will save you from breaking an ankle
Coolest Gadgets - 17 Sep 2014 23:23
We make a conscious decision every morning to put on clothes that we think will represent us. Whether or not we want it to, how we present ourselves says a lot about us. You can choose to wear a nice shirt with ratty jea...
The Food Cycler will compost your leftovers with the push of a button
Coolest Gadgets - 17 Sep 2014 21:59
If you’ve ever tried composting, you know it’s not exactly for the faint of heart. There are a lot of overwhelming smells, bugs, and manual labor that you will have to keep up with over a long period of time. If you ...
ZTE ZMAX phablet hits T-Mobile on September 24
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 02:47
ZTE's new ZMAX smartphone has been unveiled and is destined for T-Mobile later this month, bringing with it a phablet-sized display and LTE connectivity. ZTE is hailing the new phone as a budget-friendly phablet for thos...
Here is all of Harry Potter summed up in one simple gigantic comic
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2014 02:30
If you somehow missed the Harry Potter boat and wanted to read all the books now, you'd have to flip through 4109 pages spread across 7 books. Or if you just want to catch up with the Harry Potter movies instead, you'd h...
Mint utilizes Touch ID in iOS 8 to become more secure
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 23:10
If you're one to track your finances on the go, you've likely heard of Mint. The app that keeps track of your cask flow is also getting a lot more secure. In updating their app to be friendly with iOS 8, they've also cob...
iOS 8 HealthKit app support delayed until "end of the month"
Ars Technica - 17 Sep 2014 23:00
Bug stops HealthKit debut dead in its fitness-minded tracks, for now.
Dropcam updates app with Nest support
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 04:05
Recently, Nest announced support for several new products, among them being Dropcam, the company it acquired not too long ago. Following this is an update to Dropcam's app that adds support for Nest's products, as well a...
Taking the Canon 7D Mark II For a Walk (With Test Shots)
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2014 22:53
We just got our hands on a pre-production beta unit of Canon's latest DSLR, the 7D Mark II . We wasted no time in hitting the streets to grab some shots for your viewing pleasure.
A pit filled with 5000 balloons is a fun playground for skateboarders
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2014 05:11
If you think about it, ball pits are gross cesspools that hide violent bits of static charges and virulent diseases while smelling like melting plastic. They are not fun. But that's because adults are not fun. For kids, ...
SwiftKey for iOS 8 review: iPhone 6 gets swiped
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 03:00
One of the most anticipated features in iOS 8 is third-party keyboard support, and Android favorite SwiftKey has wasted no time in readying its learning layout for the iPhone. Using the predictive technologies that made ...
Android Browser flaw a "privacy disaster" for half of Android users
Ars Technica - 17 Sep 2014 01:00
Bug enables malicious sites to grab cookies, passwords from other sites.
Verizon WiFi calling coming in mid-2015
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 23:56
Verizon will launch WiFi calling in mid-2015, the carrier has confirmed, having previously dismissed the technology as needless given the breadth of its existing voice network. The decision was announced by Verizon Wirel...
iOS 8 3rd-party keyboards and voice dictation? Not so fast...
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 23:22
iOS 8's addition of third-party keyboard support may answer one of the most common requests among iPhone owners, but not all keyboards are created equal. While the first add-on keyboards - such as SwiftKey and Fleksy - a...
The Evolution of Potty Training Tech
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2014 23:15
At some point between the terrible twos and terrifying threes, most of us embarked on a pilgrimage to the great ceramic bowl in the sky. It was a long journey, which left in its wake frustrated parents, soiled sheets, an...
Apple TV gets Beats Music streaming and a flatter look
Engadget - 17 Sep 2014 23:13
Your iPad or iPhone isn't the only device getting a big iOS upgrade today. Apple is now rolling out an Apple TV update that brings not just iOS 8-savvy features like iCloud Photo and Family Sharing, but a flatter-looking...
A Chemistry Set Spice Rack Puts Science in the Spotlight At Supper Time
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2014 23:00
Even something as simple as making toast involves a whole lot of complex science that most of us don't even think about. But when dinner preparation involves a chemistry set full of spices, you'll be hard pressed to not ...
Dodge's craziest number for the Challenger SRT Hellcat is the mpg
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 22:58
Dodge's Challenger SRT Hellcat made headlines for its 707HP engine, but its efficiency that might be the most astonishing thing about the ridiculously powerful muscle car. The coupé can certainly muster up an impressive...
How to Download iOS 8 Without Deleting All Your Stuff
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2014 22:46
Now that iOS 8 is finally here, many an iPhone user has eagerly swiped over to the update screen only to find that the greedy install package just won't fit. But don't worry--you don't have to go on a deleting rampage. A...
AirVR brings VR to your iPad mini, iPhone 6 Plus
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 22:30
See that picture up there? It's really a thing. A new Kickstarter campaign aims to bring VR to your face, but with the device you may already have on your desk. Rather than ask that you buy a special VR headset for hundr...
Starbucks for Android updates: Shake to Pay and tipping
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2014 22:30
Starbucks aficionados with Android phones could easily have felt left out of the app fun, what with the iPhone version getting all the recent updates, but that's changing today with a new app for Google's OS. Fresh to Go...
The World's Greatest Cup Holder Can Survive the World's Worst Drivers
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2014 22:25
When it comes to cup holders, most of us are just looking for a place to secure our drinks while we're driving. It turns out we should be asking more of them--a lot more. Maksim Ghyvoronsky has invented a better alternat...