Gadget News
'Google tax' approved in Spain, search engines must pay news publishers
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2014 20:00
Spain is now among the growing number of European countries to pass intellectual property laws that labels search engines and news aggregators, such as Google News, as infringing on copyrights when they link to news stor...
Mini Hornit makes cycling more fun
Coolest Gadgets - 1 Nov 2014 17:32
While some of us see cycling as a serious exercise in an effort to fight against the growing bulge around our tummies, others feel that it is a more leisurely mode of sweating it out - especially when one takes into cons...
Netflix puts up clever GIF posters that mirror the weather
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2014 08:04
Your daily Internet browsing likely involves at least a GIF or two, and communication is quickly incorporating the animation snippets as visual alternatives to words. It makes sense, then, for someone to try out an adver...
JookBox speaker lets every listener add to its playlist
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2014 02:00
The wireless speaker market is getting crowded, being packed by big players like Sonos and smaller brands alike. That doesn't mean there isn't room for new products, however, only that they need to stand out in some way ...
Samsung Chromebook 2 review: worth the wait?
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2014 00:50
Back by overwhelming demand is the Samsung Chromebook, now in its second iteration. The latest, simply named Samsung Chromebook 2, is the linear successor to the Samsung Chromebook, which dominated Amazon's top sales lis...
Explore the Deck of the Largest Floating Object Ever Created
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2014 23:09
No one knows quite what to call the Prelude, the floating behemoth that Shell engineered to extract natural gas from below the ocean floor and liquify it for use. It's hard to describe Prelude because it's so much bigger...
Google wants you to easily share files between Android and iOS
Engadget - 1 Nov 2014 23:08
As handy as services like AirDrop or Android Beam may be for shuffling content between nearby devices, they're platform-exclusive. That's not much help if you want to share photos from your Android phone to an iPhone, or...
What's Your Dream Smartwatch App?
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2014 22:00
Today we learned that Sonos is beta testing integration with Android Wear , good news for anyone who ever dreamt of switching the song via wrist. But for many of us, the lure of the smartwatch doesn't end with being able...
How Hackers Reportedly Side-Stepped Google's Two-Factor Authentication
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2014 21:30
Two-factor authentication is generally seen as the safest bet for protecting your Gmail account. But a harrowing tale from indie developer Grant Blakeman, whose Instagram was hacked through Gmail, reveals how not even tw...
Five questions for Becky Stern, director of wearables for Adafruit
Engadget - 1 Nov 2014 21:00
We've all heard of Google Glass. And smartwatches, and fitness bands, and gadgets that form some sort of combination thereof. But have you considered a skirt with embedded sensors? How about a purse, or a pair of socks? ...
The Surprising Beauty of GE's Magnet Factories and Wind Turbines
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2014 20:00
Instagram has a few core themes: Things we buy. Trips we go on. Food we eat. But the systems that made all those things possible--engines, electricity, long-haul trains, shipping containers--have their own place on Insta...
Disney wins patent for search engine free of piracy
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2014 19:00
Hot on the heels of Google's recent changes to reduce the appearance of torrent and piracy sites in search results comes news that Disney has obtained a patent for a search engine that is free of pirated content. Not jus...
Living with the G3: Can LG's newest flagship be as good as its predecessor?
Engadget - 1 Nov 2014 19:00
You typically expect the latest smartphones to represent clear steps forward over their predecessors. However, I've been hearing a lot of people characterize the LG G3 as a baby step ahead of the G2, or even a step backw...
These 5 products will help your cables stay untangled
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2014 19:00
Cords. Everywhere you look, there are cords. We were promised this cord-free utopia long ago, but it's not arrived. We're left to manage our tethered, tangled existence all alone. there is good news, though -- we've foun...
Light Show Fountain Speakers add some spark to your boring desk
Coolest Gadgets - 1 Nov 2014 18:30
When it comes to speakers, there are simply way too many models to choose from. After all, there is a slew of manufacturers out there in the market, and each of them also have their very own market as well as individual ...
F1 Tests 'Virtual Safety Car' That Forces Drivers To Slow Down
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2014 18:15
In the event of a crash or some other dangerous situation on the track, many forms of motorsport deploy a safety car that leads the race cars around at a safer speed. But in the wake of Formula One driver Jules Bianchi's...
Brikk 24k gold Lux Nikon Df goes on sale for $41,395
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2014 18:00
Brikk, the luxury brand known for offering the iPhone and other smartphones covered in gold and platinum, has announced the release of a special edition Nikon Df camera kit finished in 24 karat pure gold. For an incredib...
5 Ways to Roll Sushi Without a Mat (and Barely Have to Touch Raw Fish)
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2014 18:00
The act of rolling sushi is far more art than science. And for many newbie sushi chefs it can be an infuriatingly difficult skill to even learn, much less master. But with these helpful sushi-assembling assistants, you'l...
Israel's Iron Dome Now Protects Maritime Airspace Too
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2014 17:38
Having already proven its value defending the skies over Tel Aviv--shooting down 85 percent (735 rockets) of incoming fire during the recent Gaza War--Rafael's Iron Dome missile defense shield is taking its talents to th...
Gmail for Android is ready to handle all your email accounts
Engadget - 1 Nov 2014 17:33
The new version of Gmail for Android is slated to make its way to Google Play in the near future, but if you cannot wait to use it, you can download the APK right now and load it up. You'll notice some major changes the ...
You'll Be Able to Control Your Sonos With Your Smartwatch
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2014 17:12
The number of smartwatches on the market is growing by leaps and bounds, but we're still waiting to see just how many clever integrations our wrist-borne companions will net. It seems we can add Sonos to the list, for on...
FCC considering backup system to prevent 911 service outages
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2014 17:00
The U.S. FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has said it is looking into options for ways to power backup phone systems that would allow people to call 911 emergency services even in the event of a disaster or other ...