Gadget News
CLIC Wooden iPhone 6 Case
The Gadget Flow - 6 Oct 2014 08:00
Breaking away from conventional design, CLIC Wooden case combines natural materials with an accent of color. Each case is handmade from solid cherry wood, providing a unique grain. 3 Good Reasons To Protect Your iPhone W...
This Guitar Blogs
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 09:45
What happens when you give Steve Benford, the Professor of Collaborative Computing in at the University of Nottingham, a guitar and some time? He creates an instument that blogs is what.
Bose QC25 Review: Amazing Noise-Cancelling Headphones All Over Again
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 22:10
Take a look around any airport lounge in the world and you'll immediately see a set of Bose noise-canceling headphones. They're iconic, and it's because they're good. With the new QuietComfort 25, the first refresh in fi...
Microsoft's Interactive Plastic Is a Whole New Form of Digital Input
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 17:03
When Microsoft encourages its engineers to think outside the box, the results aren't always dead-ends like the Kin . In fact, the company's research division is now showing off an amazing thin transparent film called Fle...
Watch the Austin City Limits Festival from the comforts of home this weekend
Engadget - 6 Oct 2014 23:36
Can't make the trip to Texas this weekend to catch the Austin City Limits Festival? No worries, Red Bull TV has you covered. Similar to coverage of Lollapalooza back in August, this weekend's performances will be streame...
The Death of the PC Business
TechPinions - 6 Oct 2014 23:35
Hewlett-Packard’s decision to split the company into two businesses, one selling PCs and printers, the other offering services and high end business network equipment, marks the end of their run in the 35-year computer...
Purported iPad Air 2 specs leaked
Slash Gear - 6 Oct 2014 23:14
In about ten days, we all think we're going to get our hands (or eyes, at least) on new iPads. To that end, a small blog claims to have "all the details" on the upcoming iPad Air 2 from Apple. If correct, it's about what...
What the hell is a Hypercar?
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 22:59
The Second Annual Jalopnik Film Festival is happening in New York City on November 5th and 6th and it will feature a bunch of new films, including the world premiere of APEX: The Story Of The Hypercar. But what the hell ...
Articulating Variable Light Mirror helps you nitpick on those flaws
Coolest Gadgets - 6 Oct 2014 16:30
A mirror is a very useful thing – it helps you to be able to see what is right with you, as well as all the rest of the flaws out there. The thing is, we more often than not prefer to have our flaws be kept as a secret...
There's apparently a 'Gold Edition' BlackBerry Passport
Engadget - 6 Oct 2014 23:01
Which is to say, it's time for Queen Beyonce to drop that BlackBerry Porsche Design. It's so 2012....
Plex for Xbox One coming tomorrow, 360 "later"
Slash Gear - 6 Oct 2014 22:26
Plex is a pretty versatile media streamer, requiring no proprietary hardware, only an app. Making a home on various hardware that you don't control isn't easy, though. Today, Plex is announcing they've made a new home on...
Facebook's $19bn WhatsApp grab just cost it $22bn
Slash Gear - 6 Oct 2014 21:56
The ink is finally dry on Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp, and what a difference six months make, with the messaging app costing Mark Zuckerberg & Co. $3bn more than expected when first announced. Facebook had planned...
Even the Sound of Darth Vader Breathing Is Trademarked
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 16:49
Darth Vader's caped getup and face mask is spooky and all, but there's nothing like the grisly, mechanical sound of his breath. Which is why Lucasfilm keeps a close eye on who uses it--even going so far as to trademark 2...
Tape Decks Hacked So You Can Scratch Cassettes Like They're Records
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 23:43
In the video above, audio nerd Jeremy Bell demonstrates his invention, the ScrubBoard, which allows him to scratch tapes with his hands as if they are records.
Oculus Rift Took Me Inside Interstellar and I Wanted to Stay There
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 23:18
Holy shit, we're all fired up for Christopher Nolan's save the world space epic, Interstellar. It doesn't hit theaters until November 7, but in the meantime I got to experience a little bit of it with the help of an Ocul...
A Grappling Hook Coat Hanger for Ninjas, Mountaineers, and Cat Burglars
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 23:00
Even if you've never scaled a mountain, snuck into a castle, or attempted to rob an art gallery, you might still have use for a grappling hook--particularly if you struggle to keep coats and other laundry off your floor....
Aping Mercedes may bring a Tesla within your reach
Slash Gear - 6 Oct 2014 22:55
Tesla is ramping up to offer its own certified pre-owned program, preparing for a predicted influx of used Model S sedans the aftermarket value of which CEO Elon Musk personally vouched for. As the early Model S off the ...
One Surprising Reason Computer Screens Aren't Green-On-Black Anymore
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 22:48
In the early days of personal computing--think UNIX early--text was often white or green on a black screen. That didn't last long, of course, but there's a little-known reason that those shadowy screens weren't ideal for...
Gmail for iOS now takes full advantage of your iPhone 6
Engadget - 6 Oct 2014 22:33
You haven't had many options for checking Gmail on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus so far. Unless you're happy with Apple's stock email client, you've typically had to use blown-up versions of earlier apps. You won't have to fac...
Unbelievable view of the International Space Station
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 22:27
You are looking at the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer onboard the ISS. The news is that, "after accumulating years of data,
The Kinect Sensor Can Track Your Hands in Real-Time With Crazy Precision
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2014 22:03
It may have started out as a way to let players physically interact with their games, but the Xbox 360's Kinect sensor has since developed a life of its own. Its clever combination of cameras and sensors have been embrac...
Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: Samsung's most beautiful phone yet
Engadget - 6 Oct 2014 22:00
When a company names one of their products after the first letter of the Greek alphabet, it means business. Take Samsung's Galaxy Alpha: The name alone exudes confidence. Although the term typically signifies the first i...