Gadget News
KeyMouse™ Re-invents the Keyboard and Mouse
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2015 08:59
The KeyMouse™ is a revolutionary new product that combines the keyboard and mouse into a more ergonomic and efficient device. It consists of two devices – one for the left hand and one for the right hand. A QWERTY ke...
Patchwork Rocking Chair
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2015 09:00
If you want to add that vintage spark on a modern chic indoor space, try this Patchwork Rocking Chair. It's this beautifully patchworked chair which has got chrome legs and a padded seating for providing you with maximum...
UK spies collected journalists' email as part of a test
Engadget - 20 Jan 2015 09:09
Want to know why many people don't like it when governments call for an end to encrypted communication? Here's why. A new round of Edward Snowden leaks at The Guardian has revealed that the intelligence agents at Britain...
Designer controls MacBook with nose, bypassing arm injury
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2015 02:30
A designer by the name of Michelle Vandy has begun using her nose to do her job on her computer. Instead of using her arms, wrists, and fingers to tap into graphic design, she's rigged up a tripod, a stand, and an Apple ...
Mansion and apartment block created using 3D printer in China
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2015 11:30
Last year news began surfacing of industrious folks who had big dreams -- literally big -- for 3D printing, namely using the technology to "print" houses one layer at a time. One Chinese company in particular demonstrate...
Microsoft Outlook hacked in China over the weekend
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2015 02:55
Watchdog GreatFire.org, which we've previously spoke of, has reported that Microsoft Outlook users in China were attacked over the weekend, something that has notably followed the nation's blocking of Gmail. It was repor...
The 25 Most Popular Passwords of 2014: We're All Doomed
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2015 15:06
It's 2015 and it would be nice to think that people had learned what makes a good password by now. They haven't. And this list of the 25 most popular passwords of 2014--maybe also make that the worst--proves it.
Braille for the mouth could help deaf people hear
Engadget - 20 Jan 2015 04:59
The one thing that every technologist shares is the desire to solve a problem, and there are several as-yet unsolved issues that relate to disability. It's not all bad news, however, since in the last few months we've se...
GE's New Sensor Turns Induction Cooktops Into Compact Sous Vide Machines
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2015 19:00
Revived sometime in the mid-1960s, sous vide is a method of evenly cooking food using an airtight vacuum-sealed plastic bag submerged in a temperature-controlled water bath, and it's become increasingly popular for home ...
Here's What Embroidery Patterns Sound Like Played Through a Music Box
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2015 21:20
If you step back and compare the two, the intricate patterns you'll find in a detailed folk embroidery don't look that much different than the series of punched holes you'll find on the scrolling scores used in a traditi...
Kiband wearable lets parents track wandering kids
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2015 12:10
Another wearable aiming to make child-tracking easier has arrived, and it is called the Kiband. As with similar products, the Kiband is a wearable that parents can place on their young children (up to 7 years old, accord...
Chill Maintaining Wine Glasses
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2015 09:00
Enjoy your wine at that perfect temperature even after being served on these Chill Maintaining Wine Glasses. They can keep wine chilled between 32° F and 36° F for 30 minutes. This is due to the vicous cooling liquid p...
Los Angeles' subway is getting cellphone service and WiFi
Engadget - 20 Jan 2015 07:01
A few cities in the US have wireless service in their subway systems, but not Los Angeles. Take a trip to Wilshire Boulevard, for example, and you'll stay incommunicado until you're back above ground. You won't be out of...
Dealmaster: Get a Lenovo Y-40 gaming laptop for $999
Ars Technica - 20 Jan 2015 23:45
That's $500 for this Intel Core i7-powered laptop, plus tons more deals inside!
SpaceX confirms $1bn Google investment
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2015 23:41
SpaceX has confirmed its new funding round, with Google and Fidelity splashing $1bn to grab a chunk of Elon Musk's rocket company. Rumors of the planned investment began yesterday, with Google said to be particularly kee...
Google (and Friends) Just Invested $1 Billion in SpaceX Internet
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2015 23:39
Following earlier reports that Google was finalizing a $1 billion investment in Elon Musk's zany new space internet project, SpaceX has confirmed a new round of funding worth--you guessed it--$1 billion. The new investor...
Progressive Insurance's Driver Tracking Tool Is Ridiculously Insecure
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2015 23:30
Progressive Insurance offers customers the option to plug a device into their cars' OBDII ports to track their driving and lower their insurance rates. Unsurprisingly, it's about as secure as a Tiffany necklace left on a...
Netflix adds The Interview on Jan 24; Pushes original content
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2015 23:29
Netflix will add controversial Sony Pictures movie The Interview to its virtual shelves on January 24th, it's confirmed, while the streaming media firm's first original feature film will debut on August 26th. The Seth Ro...
Khan Academy brings its online course catalog to the iPad
Engadget - 20 Jan 2015 23:28
Despite having an iOS app for some time now, Khan Academy hasn't offered the full range of course material on those mobile devices. With an update today, though, eager learners can access the company's full range of cour...
Netflix will have 'The Interview' streaming on Saturday
Engadget - 20 Jan 2015 23:19
In the midst of Netflix's Q4 financial report (if you're wondering - it added the expected amount of subscribers this time, unlike Q3) it revealed a few things viewers will actually be interested in. First of all, it's g...
And Now, Every Single User Interface In Star Wars: A New Hope
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2015 23:12
Star Wars: A New Hope hit theaters in 1977--the same year that Apple moved from a garage to a real office building and Microsoft hired its first official employees. And the fact that it came out as consumer computers wer...
All the Stores and Banks Where You Can Actually Use Apple Pay
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2015 23:00
Apple Pay has been around for a few months now, and in that time, it has expanded quite a bit. AppAdvice just updated their list of banks and stores that accept Apple Pay, so if you've been holding out for a particular s...