Gadget News
Tor router TorFi pulled from Kickstarter
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2014 19:00
Another one bites the dust. Crowdfunding project TorFi, a Wi-Fi router that is built to run all internet traffic through Tor, or "the onion router," in an effort to ensure privacy, has been removed from Kickstarter only ...
Don't move
The Gadget Flow - 25 Oct 2014 08:00
You can´t beat it. When somebody touches DON'T MOVE you'll be notified. It's a small, low-priced device that you can attach to your things and keep them safe from others. Place it on your food and get alerted when your ...
iceScreen
The Gadget Flow - 25 Oct 2014 08:00
Clear your windshield of ice, snow or frost in seconds with the iceScreen™ magnetic ice shield! A clean window in the middle of winter no longer has to be considered a luxury, reserved only for those with a garage - no...
Composure Dock by Rest
The Gadget Flow - 25 Oct 2014 08:00
Manage your Apple Watch charger with the docking station designed specifically for Apple Watch. The Composure docking station holds the Apple Watch MagSafe charger firmly in place between a stunning walnut top and a heav...
USB Travel Shaver - tiny, portable and effective
Coolest Gadgets - 25 Oct 2014 17:00
Is there nothing that the humble USB port cannot do these days? Well, for those who tend to travel a whole lot, if you do happen to stay at swanky hotels as part of your job’s perks, then good for you. Other folks who ...
How Drones Are Being Used To Track Malaria
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2014 19:00
America's got pretty good at using drones to hunt and kill big tangible things, but Hellfire missiles and Reapers aren't all that good at tracking little insects. But that hasn't stopped researchers from using (smaller, ...
Elon Musk warns artificial intelligence is "summoning the demon"
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2014 05:06
Elon Musk is all about keeping the human race alive, even if that means abandoning Earth at some point. He went into details about this not long ago when discussing Mars colonies and things of an existential nature. Any ...
IRL: Keeping a journal with Day One
Engadget - 25 Oct 2014 19:00
Trying to keep a journal has always been difficult for me. Before the age of smartphones, I tried to rely on text files or a physical notepad. If I wasn't forgetting to write down my thoughts, I was losing the file or my...
Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight doubles as digital ears
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2014 03:06
If you haven't yet found a connected device that suits your tastes, there's another contender on the market -- one that is available now, not at some point in the future after a funding project ends. It's called the Leeo...
Twitpic's last-minute deal with Twitter keeps your old photos safe
Engadget - 25 Oct 2014 22:12
Twitpic may not have avoided an untimely demise, but you won't have to worry about some of your older Twitter photos disappearing into the void. The defunct hosting company has reached a last-minute deal that will have T...
Investigating the science in Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar'
Engadget - 25 Oct 2014 17:44
Even the most well respected filmmakers have been known to bend the truth a bit when it comes to depicting science on the silver screen, throwing accuracy to the wind in favor of trivialities like "plot" and "drama." We ...
Sonos Home Theater
The Gadget Flow - 25 Oct 2014 08:00
Connecting with your TV using a single optical cable, the PLAYBAR can bring full theatre Hi-Fi sound for a more immersive entertainment experience at home. Being a Sonos product, it can stream any sound from radio to Spo...
Yardarm Sensor brings real-time tracking to police firearms
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2014 05:42
Connected technology largely focuses on the average consumer, being used with devices that monitor homes, keep track of kids, locate lost pets, wake us up and lull us to sleep. Some companies are looking outside of those...
Scientists discover that comet stinks and has dunes just like Earth
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2014 01:36
The spacecraft Rosetta keeps surprising everyone with amazing new photos taken in pursuit of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, taken just 7.4 kilometers from its surface. These images reveal dunes just like those you can ...
This Filmmaker Reviews Google Glass Using Google Glass
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2014 23:00
By this stage, Google Glass has been around in its kinda-beta kinda-on-sale format for a solid 18 months, and the internet is awash with more reviews than you can probably tolerate. But it's still interesting to see wiza...
Space X's Dragon capsule has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a month-long turn
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2014 22:36
Space X's Dragon capsule has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a month-long turnaround on the International Space Station, having delivered a 3-D printer to outer space. It's the fourth of 12 resupply...
Looksery Changes Your Face In Real Time For Flattering Video Selfies
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2014 22:01
My eyes are brown. My face is round. But I don't have to show you that. Looksery can give me beautiful baby blues and a chiseled jaw with just a few taps.
Drug stores drop Apple Pay and Google Wallet to push their own payment tech
Engadget - 25 Oct 2014 20:27
If you're bent on using Apple Pay or Google Wallet for your shopping, you may have to be finicky about your choice of drug stores. Both CVS and Rite Aid have shut off their support for NFC-based payments just days after ...
Ebola in your inbox: email spammers using virus to trick users
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2014 20:00
Despite much of the hysteria in the headlines these days, the American people have little chance of catching the Ebola virus. Our computers on the other hand, need to be careful. Email spammers are increasingly relying o...
What's The Coolest Future Application For VR?
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2014 20:00
VR is coming. At this stage, with everything from mind-blowing hi-def Oculus Rift kits to the cheap and cheerful Google Cardboard in existence, that much is pretty clear. But although the tech is there, the applications ...
According to MacRumors, CVS and Rite Aid are both nuking unofficial support for Apple Pay, by turnin
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2014 19:15
According to MacRumors, CVS and Rite Aid are both nuking unofficial support for Apple Pay, by turning off their NFC payments system altogether. According to an internal memo, the sour grapes is because Rite Aid is workin...
Sprint updates 'iPhone for Life' plan to include iPhone 6, 6 Plus
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2014 18:00
Good news if you're one of the many Apple customers who upgrade to the new iPhone every year, if you're a Sprint customer that is. The carrier has announced it is expanding its 'iPhone for Life' plan to include the new i...