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The Talkase puts a phone on your phone case
Coolest Gadgets - 5 Nov 2014 22:57
We live on our phones. There are backup batteries and accessories galore to make sure our mobile lives are as seamless and easy as possible, because at this point we can’t imagine a moment without our smartphones. The ...
Tubecore Duo Analog/Digital Media Centre
The Gadget Flow - 5 Nov 2014 07:00
Compatible with both Raspberry Pi and UDOO, the Tubecore Duo Analog / Digital Media Centre is an incredible masterpiece for your musical tracks. It's a ravishing speaker with the original Genalex Gold Lion ECC82 tube. Th...
Onyx: the Star Trek communicator made real
Slash Gear - 5 Nov 2014 17:28
After a year in development, the team at OnBeep have created a device by the name of Onyx. This device closely replicates the abilities of a walkie-talkie, a push-to-talk phone, and of course - a Star Trek communicator. ...
A Wearable Walkie-Talkie Inspired by Star Trek's Communicator
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 17:00
Walkie-talkies have been around for decades, and they haven't changed drastically in years. OnBeep, a company that launched a wearable push-to-talk device called Onyx today, wants to bridge the gap between clunky hand-he...
These Killer Husqvarna Concepts Are Retro Futurism Done Right
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 22:42
Husqvarna has a certain cachet, even if you remove the overblown Steve McQueen connection. Combine that with the recent interest in lightweight, entertaining rides (see: Ducati Scrambler), and you've got a recipe for suc...
Is It Time to Accept That We're Alone in the Universe?
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 22:20
We have yet to discover any signs of aliens, a troubling observation that has led to much speculation. One possible solution to the Great Silence is that nobody's out there. It's a conclusion that sounds impossible to be...
How To Call For Help Without A Cell Phone
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 21:48
You've fallen and you can't get up. But you're also out of cell range. How do you call for help? It's easier and more effective than you might think.
The Panda Mini Washing Machine - Small Space, Big Cleaning
Coolest Gadgets - 5 Nov 2014 20:30
The kids are back at college for a while now, busy with homework, junk food, trips to the library… and the laundromat. Yup, the worst part of dorm living, or sometimes apartment living, or even motorhomes… no washing...
Nest partnership offers free thermostat with a two-year contract
Ars Technica - 5 Nov 2014 17:55
A deal with Electric Ireland allows Irish citizens to get a subsidized Nest.
Airbag Protection In Something You Want To Wear Is Finally Here
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 02:45
Up until now, if you wanted to wrap your body in airbag-equipped riding gear, you normally had to go with a full-on race suit like the pros in MotoGP and World Superbike. That's starting to change, and the latest entrant...
LG G Watch R review: good looks and improved battery are a step in the right direction
Engadget - 5 Nov 2014 00:00
I think it's fair to say by now that smartwatches are no longer the "hot new thing." It's an established product category. The paint might still be a little wet on the whole idea, and some might argue there are areas tha...
Tesla delays Model X again, aims for Q3 2015
Engadget - 5 Nov 2014 23:52
Tucked into Tesla Motor's Q3 2014 earnings letter to its shareholders, the automaker announced that its Model X SUV had been delayed once again. First slated to hit the road in 2013, and then pushed to 2014 before anothe...
The Problem With the Chair
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 23:40
"A Chair is a difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier." -- Mies van der Rohe.
Amazon is exploring taxi deliveries in San Francisco and Los Angeles
Engadget - 5 Nov 2014 23:18
Amazon is reportedly testing taxis to help speed up its delivery service, which is sadly not nearly as cool as drones. According to the Wall Street Journal, the online retail giant is using Flywheel's taxi service for on...
A Look at How Royal Caribbean's New Virtual Balconies Work
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 23:10
It almost sounded too crazy to be true, when Royal Caribbean announced that it would begin installing virtual balconies in windowless rooms on its latest cruise ships. Giant screens that simulate breathtaking ocean views...
Google Inbox invites opened to public
Slash Gear - 5 Nov 2014 23:07
Want to know how you're going to get in on Google's alternative to Gmail with the app called Inbox? Wonder no more, fair citizens, Google is opening the flood gates this afternoon. Between the hours of 3PM and 4PM Pacifi...
Someone Made a 3D Printer Out of a Floppy Disk Drive and Other E-Waste
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 23:01
When was the last time you used your computer's disc drive? What about your DVD player? E-waste is all around us , but as the brilliant Instructables user behind this $60 3D printer proves, there's plenty to be done with...
Xbox Live down: Call of Duty in effect
Slash Gear - 5 Nov 2014 22:55
Now that Call of Duty Advanced Warfare is out, the same outage that seems to happen after every major release is in full effect. Remember when the Alpha for Destiny was released? Same sort of situation. Or so it seems. T...
Launch desktop apps from inside Google Drive
Engadget - 5 Nov 2014 22:40
When you're viewing a list of files on a Mac or PC, right clicking on an item (or group of items) gives you the "Open with" option. Well friends, that same handy shortcut now resides in Google Drive, too. Thanks to a han...
Apple Watch pricing may range from $350 to over 10x that much
Slash Gear - 5 Nov 2014 22:28
At no surprise to anyone, the least expensive version of the Apple Watch has been tipped to be the "Sport" version. Based on what we've seen of the device range so far, the Sport edition of the Apple Watch will be akin t...
Self-Leveling Measuring Spoons So You Never Have to Mess With a Knife
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 22:20
When you're cooking, as long as the ingredients go well together, you can toss almost anything together and call it a meal. But when you're baking, there's a science to the ingredients, especially when it comes to propor...
For its next stab at original programming, Netflix is venturing into kid-land with a series based on
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 22:10
For its next stab at original programming, Netflix is venturing into kid-land with a series based on Daniel Handler's Lemony Snicket books. The series is a partnership with Paramount, which produced the 2004 Jim Carrey f...