Gadget News
Apple stylus patent boasts swappable tips, sensors
Slash Gear - 31 Dec 2014 02:30
Apple has just been awarded a patent that could revive the long-toothed stylus market. Though nearly five years old, the patent mentions a range of use-cases for the new stylus, even taking it off the screen and onto pap...
The nifti iPhone 6 Case is perfect for selfie fanatics
Coolest Gadgets - 31 Dec 2014 22:59
If you’re part of the selfie craze and have yet to get a remote shutter control, chances are you’re in the market for one. The only annoying part about having one is making sure you store it in a safe place, as most ...
Geek fixes MacBook by drilling holes in it and cooking it in the oven
Slash Gear - 31 Dec 2014 14:30
One of the programmers over at iFixit was having heat issues with his MacBook pro and as people from that site are wont to do, he decided to fix it himself. The fix involved some tricks that will make many a Mac fan crin...
Tesla shows just how far your Model S will go on a charge
Engadget - 31 Dec 2014 05:04
So you're fortunate enough to be shopping for a Tesla Model S, but you're anxious about just how far the electric sedan's variants will go on a full battery. How do you know you won't be stranded on the roadside because ...
The Complete Twilight Zone Marathon Viewer's Guide
Gizmodo - 31 Dec 2014 04:00
It's the most wonderful time of the year! New Year's Eve might be a garbage holiday, but at least we have Syfy's Twilight Zone marathon to console us. Below, a list of when you can watch each episode during this year's f...
Leaked email hints at Samsung's Lollipop upgrade plan
Slash Gear - 31 Dec 2014 03:30
Most Android users don't have a Nexus device, and Motorola is still not a preeminent OEM. That means most people don't see Android updates when they're launched, and have to wait a period of time before the manufacturer ...
Samsung squeezed past Apple in consumer satisfaction for smartphones
Engadget - 31 Dec 2014 01:01
Apple may have owned Christmas, but Samsung won the year when it came to satisfying shoppers with its phones. The latest stats from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, which surveys 70,000 consumers every year, sho...
The Kikkerland Coffee Scoop and Bag Clip
Coolest Gadgets - 31 Dec 2014 00:51
Getting yourself moving in the morning is a tough task. The only shining moment is when you can finally get to your first cup of coffee. It is at that point you realize you are a capable, confident person who can tackle ...
Salt Storage Warehouse Collapses, Chicagoans Unfazed
Gizmodo - 31 Dec 2014 00:40
If you've spent time in Chicago, you've likely seen the gigantic Morton Salt warehouse nestled into the industrial north branch of the Chicago River. It's hard to miss its corrugated roof, which is painted with the compa...
The Oppo Food Ball for Dogs makes sure there's time to enjoy a meal
Coolest Gadgets - 31 Dec 2014 23:45
If you’ve ever set down a food dish with a dog in the house, you know that they’ll come tearing into the room and be done eating in less than a minute. This can lead to an upset stomach, or like a toddler with too ma...
The Craziest Dash Cam Videos Of 2014
Gizmodo - 31 Dec 2014 23:30
In 2012, dash cams introduced themselves to the world. In 2013, dash cams started breaking worldwide news. In 2014? Things got weird.
NASA's Most Ambitious Scientific Balloon Collapsed After Two Days Aloft
Gizmodo - 31 Dec 2014 23:30
Welp, this is disastrous. A giant, state-of-art balloon carrying a telescope to detect gamma rays invisible to human eyes was supposed to fly over Antarctica for 100 days--NASA's longest and most ambitious scientific bal...
SlashGear's Best Tech of 2014
Slash Gear - 31 Dec 2014 23:01
Twelve months, thousands upon thousands of gadgets, and we're about to start it all over again. 2014 draws to a close with a bumper crop of technology under our belts, so before we head through into the new year and the ...
Working adults are too busy emailing to care about social media
Engadget - 31 Dec 2014 22:54
This new Pew Research survey might explain why the most active people in your Facebook friends list are your grandparents and selfie-loving high school cousin. The research firm asked over a thousand adults online what r...
Report: Lizard Squad Hacker Arrested by U.K. Police
Gizmodo - 31 Dec 2014 22:38
Lulz-seeking low-level dipshit troll coterie Lizard Squad is allegedly down one member. Vinnie Omari, member of the obnoxious hacking collective claiming responsibility for DDoS attacks on PlayStation and Xbox , was arre...
8 Apps to Help Make New Year's Eve Bearable
Gizmodo - 31 Dec 2014 22:30
New Year's Eve is the Las Vegas of holidays: An overhyped, boozy moneypit beloved by thirsty amateurs and precision-engineered to facilitate paralyzing morning-after regrets that are only tolerable if you're 10000% booty...
How to be smart about Uber and Lyft's surge pricing
Engadget - 31 Dec 2014 22:07
Uber and Lyft's universally-hated surge pricing model, which drives fares up depending on rider demand, will once again help ring in the New Year. And don't be surprised if that leads to plenty of social media kvetching....
Galaxy Alpha discontinued to make way for mid-range
Slash Gear - 31 Dec 2014 22:02
With the Galaxy Alpha, one thing was immediately clear: Samsung really does like the iPhone. The copycat device more than smacked of hero-worship, and carried a hefty price tag to match. For many, the promise of somethin...
The Trillion Dollar F-35 Won't Even Be Able to Shoot Its Gun Until 2019
Gizmodo - 31 Dec 2014 21:48
At this point, it's not even funny how much the Pentagon has screwed up the development of its new stealth fighter jet , the F-35. But the latest report that the jet's 25mm cannon won't be operational until 2019 at the e...
What Should Mark Zuckerberg's New Year's Resolution Be?
Gizmodo - 31 Dec 2014 21:30
Every year, casual wear enthusiast and Harvard dropout Mark Zuckerberg embarks upon a singular self-betterment goal. Past goals have included learning Mandarin and only eating animals he personally murdered. But for 2015...
Enjoy the final battle of Return of the Jedi without the Ewoks in HD
Gizmodo - 31 Dec 2014 21:25
My favorite part of Return of the Jedi was the final Death Star battle, a perfect choreography of models filmed with computer-controlled cameras. It was truly amazing--except for the Ewok clowns interrupting the flow wit...
'The Interview' spreads to cable VOD, DirecTV, Vudu and more theaters
Engadget - 31 Dec 2014 21:23
In the space of a few days, Sony Pictures' The Interview has gone from unreleased to impossible to avoid. Cable video on-demand operator inDemand has added the movie to its roster, so for $5.99, pretty much anyone with p...