Gadget News
This Is How Christian Bale as Steve Jobs Could Turn Out
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 11:00
The rumor mill is pretty certain that Christian Bale will be playing Steve Jobs in Aaron Sorkin's new Apple movie. This is the direction in which Conan thinks the former Batman will take the role.
This Is What Happens in Slow-Mo When You Shoot Liquid Drops With Lasers
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 13:40
Lasers? Fun. Slow motion? Beautiful. Shooting things with lasers and recording what happens in slow motion? That'll be what happens in this beautiful video.
'Halo: The Master Chief Collection' needs 20GB day-one patch
Engadget - 17 Oct 2014 23:28
When the long-awaited Halo: The Master Chief Collection gets released next month, the first thing players will have to do is download what's estimated to be a 20GB update, according to developer 343 Industries. The day-o...
Your eco-friendly LED lights are drawing an awful lot more moths
Engadget - 17 Oct 2014 10:42
Blue-light emitting LED bulbs have taken off with consumers because they have few downsides -- they're bright, use far less energy and last much longer than other types. In fact, the inventors just won a Nobel Prize, pro...
iPhone 6 Case - 100% Wool Felt, Vegetable Tanned Leather
The Gadget Flow - 17 Oct 2014 08:00
Pack & Smooch Case KINGSTON – 100% pure Merino wool felt, 100% vegetable tanned leather. It protects your smartphone against scratches. Easy to charge without taking the iPhone 6 out of the case. You can easily access ...
How much the living room has changed over the years
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 02:24
Here's a clever ad from Philips for their smart Hue light bulbs. It shows how much the living room has changed since the invention of the light bulb: TVs get flattened, furniture evolves, people's clothes follow trends, ...
Tumblr app Yosemite exclusive: but why?
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2014 23:55
The team behind Tumblr's success are very, very smart. They know good and well what it takes to run the hype machine and keep it running full-speed. Because of this, they've decided to release a Tumblr desktop app today....
My Apple vs. Samsung Conspiracy Theory
TechPinions - 17 Oct 2014 22:39
The Samsung issues we are seeing has me thinking about something. It’s a conspiracy theory with zero evidence but something that strategically intrigues me. Tim Cook said in a recent interview with Charlie Rose that Ap...
The Apple Announcement and the Future of Modesty
TechPinions - 17 Oct 2014 22:38
Apple’s latest product announcements were improvements to existing iPads and iMacs. This, not surprisingly, caused mild disappointment among those who had no reason to expect more but somehow felt they’d be surprised...
Could a thumb-scanning MasterCard sideline Apple Pay?
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2014 17:34
Apple Pay isn't the only next-gen payments system hoping to use your thumbprint to authorize spending, with MasterCard and Zwipe teaming up on a new credit or debit card that has an integrated fingerprint scanner for mor...
Report: Google May Be Developing Some Kind Of Wireless Network
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 02:28
According to a FCC filing submitted on Monday and uncovered by Reuters, Google might be working on some kind of wireless network, offering sweet, sweet internet without giving all of your monies to AT&T.
Apple Just Banished Bose From Its Online Store
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 23:44
You can't buy Bose products from Apple's online store anymore. And if earlier reports are true, soon you won't even be able to wink at a Bose product in an Apple Store, because Apple plans to scrub every trace of Bose fr...
200 years ago today, the London Beer Flood killed eight people
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 23:39
On October 17, 1814, over a quarter million gallons of beer were unleashed onto London's streets. The 15-foot tall tidal wave of booze crashed into buildings and flooded cellars, even killing eight especially unfortunate...
Mystery spy spaceship lands on Earth after record 675-day orbit
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 23:33
The X-37B--America's spy space drone--has landed safely after a record-setting orbit of 675 days. While this was expected, that doesn't make it any less incredible. The fact that this spacecraft has been in orbit for alm...
A Beverage Cooler With Retractable Legs Stands Tall Without a Table
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 23:20
It could very well mean the end of wacky sports bloopers where football players crash into sideline tables stacked with Gatorade. But now that drink coolers come with retractable, folding legs, you'll never need to remem...
I still have no need for a tablet
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2014 23:18
Today Apple releases their newest set of iPads and Google releases their newest Nexus tablet, much to the glee of tablet upgraders everywhere. But why? Back in December of 2011 I explored the subject of tablets and their...
Equil Smartpen 2 still available, ships this month
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2014 23:15
Earlier this year at CES, we got our hands on the Equil Smartpen. The physical-to-digital writing instrument was pretty impressive, but like any good product, the Smartpen can improve. Equil's Smartpen 2 looks to make so...
We Tried This Whiskey-Enhancing Stick of Wood So You Don't Have To
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 23:00
Whiskey is in my blood. Not literally--well maybe a little right now--but since my dad's side of the family is from Scotland and I grew up in Tennessee, I like to take the spirit seriously. So when I heard of a gadget th...
Alpine's high-end headphones let you feel the music, literally
Engadget - 17 Oct 2014 22:42
Alpine is a name that usually comes up when discussing which new audio wares to install in your car, but the company is diving into headphones, too. Its first set of cans certainly look the part with high-end aesthetics,...
Let's Talk About Whatever You Want Right Now
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 22:40
F R I D A Y ! F R I D A Y ! F R I D A Y ! Let's chat! Right here! Right now!
Gawker I Ate Burger King Japan's Black Cheeseburger--And the McDonald's One Too | io9 10 Murderers Wh
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2014 22:34
Gawker I Ate Burger King Japan's Black Cheeseburger--And the McDonald's One Too | io9 10 Murderers Who Changed How We Investigate Murder | Jalopnik Ten Cars That Totally Changed Our Minds | Lifehacker Four User-Friendly ...
An Apple Thunderbolt 5K Display? Don't hold your breath
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2014 22:25
First reaction among those setting eyes on Apple's new iMac with Retina 5K Display after it was announced yesterday was typically along the lines of "Wow": even Tim Cook couldn't resist the charms of the 14.7m pixel all-...