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How to Download iOS 8.1 Without Deleting All Your Stuff
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2014 19:27
The new, Apple Pay-inclusive iOS update is finally here, and it's a big one--2.2GB big, specifically. Of course, most of that's just the install package, so if you go about this the right way, you should be able to avoid...
Avo self-sustaining fish tank
Coolest Gadgets - 20 Oct 2014 21:38
There really is no limit to the genius of the human imagination, and sometimes, the little ones are a whole lot more creative when it concerns thinking about solutions to existing problems. Well, where fish tanks are con...
Marshall Acton amps up your smartphone with Hi-fi sound
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2014 21:06
This week the folks at Marshall - a team known for guitar amps, mostly - have let it be known that they've created a new speaker for the mobile universe. This is the Marshall Acton Speaker, the most compact speaker Marsh...
5 Ways to Hide From Common Surveillance Tech
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2014 15:20
We may not be in a total surveillance state yet, but thanks to the FBI's insane new facial recognition system , a 1984-esque reality doesn't seem quite so far away. Fortunately, scientists and designers alike are hard at...
Dyson Humidifier employs UV light to keep air germ-free
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2014 11:40
Dyson is really spreading its wings as far as its product lineup goes. Just last month it introduced to the world its first robot vacumm cleaner, the 360 Eye. Now, it is doing so again but with a humidifier. It doesn't h...
Tinder just announced that the so-far totally free dating app will launch a premium service in early
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2014 22:06
Tinder just announced that the so-far totally free dating app will launch a premium service in early November. "We are adding features users have been begging us for," said CEO Sean Rad. No word on what those features wi...
Report: Chinese Authorities Are Now Targeting iCloud Users
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2014 16:46
Right on the heels of the iPhone 6 launch, Chinese authorities are now reportedly extending the Great Firewall to include iCloud services. That includes the iMessages, Contacts, and Photos of any of its citizens that own...
iVAPO iPad Headrest Mount Car Seat
The Gadget Flow - 20 Oct 2014 08:00
Let your backseat ride in the car be one full of entertainment by installing the iVAPO New Edition iPad Headrest Mount. This mount comes with a universal rest for your tablets (9"-11") and phones (4"-5") which makes watc...
A Microsoft smartwatch could appear in weeks
Engadget - 20 Oct 2014 06:56
Do you remember Spot? Well, that was Microsoft's very early smartwatch effort, lost in the mists of bygone technology. Finally, a long time coming, a more modern effort from the company is apparently on its way-- and com...
Nabi Big Tab HD Review: the world's biggest Android tablet
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2014 23:51
Supposing you've seen our previous massive tablet reviews, you know SlashGear isn't about to dismiss a device just because it seems absurd from the outset. Take a look at our Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 Table PC Review,...
Engadget Daily: Kindle Voyage review, Disney's 'Big Hero 6' and more!
Engadget - 20 Oct 2014 23:37
If you're a germophobe, Kindle user or Disney fan, this issue of the Engadget Daily is for you -- and really, everyone else is invited too.
RC John Deere Tractor provides a glimpse to the world of construction
Coolest Gadgets - 20 Oct 2014 23:00
Now here is a surefire way to tickle the imagination of your children or even grandchildren whenever it comes to play time, using a remote controlled toy. After all, it is through play that children learn a whole lot, an...
iPhone 6 Plus buy in China might come with tailored pants
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2014 21:46
Be honest, now: you went into the Apple Store to check the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus out, didn't you? When you did, I'd venture a guess that the iPhone 6 Plus just seemed a bit too big for most of you, and that's alright. The ...
The Pluk Storage system keeps clutter off the kitchen counter
Coolest Gadgets - 20 Oct 2014 20:30
We try our best to keep our homes mess-free, but it's a constant struggle. The kitchen is the often the quickest to get dirty as we make our meals there, and forgotten dishes can pile up awfully fast. The counter tops en...
The 4K Samsung Monitor Your Computer Deserves, and More Deals
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2014 19:15
Samsung's 4K monitor is one of the best deals in tech, and it's an even better deal than usual right now. Unlike most budget-minded 4K panels, this one actually runs at 60Hz over DisplayPort. [Samsung 28" 4K Display, $55...
Beats Music tipped cut to $5 as streaming wars amp up
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2014 16:43
So you saw Beats Music earlier this year and were impressed, but not enough to pay the monthly fee imposed until now? It may be that Apple has seen what Beats Music (now owned by Apple) is all about and wants to cut the ...
The World's Largest Battery-Electric Vehicle Is This Articulated Bus
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2014 16:25
If when you think of electric vehicles you picture tiny lightweight cars designed to maximize their battery life, BYD Motors is about to blow your mind. At the recent 2014 American Public Transportation Association Expo ...
Zotac ZBOX PI320 delivers Windows 8.1 in a tiny box
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2014 13:40
Zotac is on a roll with its Windows-powered "pico" desktop computers. Popular for delivering small computers, some of which run Linux or are powered by ARM processors, Zotac has lately been delving into tiny boxes that r...
Google gives you the tools to build apps for Android 5.0 Lollipop
Engadget - 20 Oct 2014 05:59
The official Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade for your phone may be weeks away, but Google has delivered all the ingredients for you to make Lollipop-ready apps. The search firm has released both the finished Lollipop develo...
Fitbit's new wearable looks like a watch, crams in GPS and a heart rate monitor
Engadget - 20 Oct 2014 04:54
It's been a while since we've seen a new Fitbit product, but according to a leak obtained at The Verge, that's because the company's been working on something a little special. The Fitbit Surge is a "fitness superwatch" ...
Timeline: All the new superhero movies coming out from now to 2020
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2014 23:56
ComicsAlliance has published this helpful future timeline of all superhero movies that will come out till 2020. It's a list of all the confirmed ones--its missing "one or two movies from Marvel" in 2019, apparently--and ...
Ford slashes Focus Electric sticker amid tougher EV fight
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2014 23:43
Ford has slashed the price of the Focus Electric for the second time in less than eighteen months, as it tries to keep the electric car competitive against increasingly affordable rivals from Nissan and others. The EV ha...