Gadget News
LEGO Star Wars 2015 collection unveiled at Toy Fair
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2015 17:22
In the first half of this year, LEGO will be releasing 32 individual sets of Star Wars bricks. That's one massive amount of toys, and one certain to drain your wallet before you can say "but I - stay in that cockpit!" Lu...
LED Solar Power Bricks
The Gadget Flow - 14 Feb 2015 09:00
Light up your garden or immediate path around the house without wasting electricity by using these LED Solar Power Bricks. It can be used on any path that can receive solar power and can be installed easily in no time. Y...
The U.S. Just Approved Its First GMO Apple, Which Doesn't Turn Brown
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 19:00
For years, a small Canadian company, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, has been touting its Arctic apple , which doesn't turn an unsightly brown after being sliced. The U.S. Department of Agriculture finally approved it for pla...
Goodnight Lad 'augmented reality' book comes alive
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2015 07:57
Digital books offer things a paper book can't, not the least of which are both interactive and animated elements. Still, there's nothing quite like a physical printed book, particularly when it comes to kids who like to ...
Leaos Solar electric bicycle has integrated solar panels
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2015 04:46
Getting around by bike rather than car or bus has its advantages, but not everyone wants to be stuck pedaling for endless miles. That's where electric bicycles come into play, making it easier to travel long distances an...
Watch different layers of clouds move in completely different directions
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 04:06
This is cool. A time lapse, aptly named Highway in the Sky by the guy who filmed it, shows how different layers of clouds in the same sky can actually move in completely different directions. It's like seeing clouds resp...
This is How The Trinity Supercomputer Will Keep Its Cool
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 03:00
We love it when things are organized neatly. This tidy pile of warm-water cooling components is at the Strategic Computing Center of Los Alamos National Laboratory, where installation of an energy-saving cooling infrastr...
Farewell to Helpouts, Google's expert-on-demand video service
Engadget - 14 Feb 2015 23:14
On April 20th, 2015, Helpouts will follow Reader, Latitude, Schemer and many other services to wherever old Mountain View products retire. Google launched Helpouts less than two years ago as a service where anyone can as...
The Fastest Way to Solve a Rubik's Cube Is To Set It On Fire
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 23:00
There's a reason the internet becomes one, big, flaming yule log on Christmas Eve; there's something indescribably soothing in that cleansing, all-consuming blaze. And this flaming Rubik's cube is just like that yule log...
This Is What Gridlock at the Biggest Port In America Looks Like
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 22:00
You've probably already heard about the dispute that's virtually frozen the flow of cargo into the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, leaving cargo ships and trucks without anywhere to go. But seeing it from the air is...
At last, 'The Simpsons' is streaming in its original aspect ratio
Engadget - 14 Feb 2015 21:17
When FXX started streaming The Simpsons, it committed a cardinal sin in the eyes of fans: it showed older episodes in widescreen, guaranteeing that you'd miss visual gags meant for 4:3 TV. Thankfully, the network has lea...
Apple's Car Will Drive Itself, Says Reuters
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 21:11
As if yesterday's report that Apple is working on an electric car codenamed "Titan" wasn't surprising enough, this morning Reuters issued a follow up claiming Apple's car is actually of the self-driving variety. And ther...
LEGO Jurassic World sets debut at International Toy Fair
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2015 21:00
The American International Toy Fair is currently underway in New York, and while it's a no-brainer that Lego is present, new Star Wars sets aren't the only thing they're showing off. With the new Jurassic World movie to ...
Flickr debuts Camera Roll: a new, organized interface
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2015 20:00
On Friday, Flickr launched the Camera Roll feature for a limited number of users. Still labeled as a beta, Camera Roll is a sleek new interface that focuses on organization, speed, and intuitiveness. Users are immediatel...
Lonely Hacker Builds Arduino To Trade Pokemon With Himself
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 20:00
Pokemon: to catch them all, you have to have two of everything--two Game Boys, two (slightly different) copies of the same game and, if you're lucky, a friend to play with. Trading monsters was addictive, fun and include...
This Tesla Model S Spec Is How You Do Automotive 'Fan Videos'
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 20:00
Okay, so, I don't now much about Specs. In fact, I had to ask Torchy exactly what the heck a Spec was, but I have made some pretty awesome anime music videos in my time, so I understand the labors of love that are fan vi...
A brief survey of NASA's space imaging technology
Engadget - 14 Feb 2015 19:15
Visitors to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, will soon have a chance to see those items Neil Armstrong kept from the Apollo 11 moon landing. This week's news about Armstrong's memorabili...
The 2015 .GIFYs: vote for the best of the net's favorite file format
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2015 19:00
It's the year 2015 and everyone on the internet loves GIFs, right? Well, now it's time to vote for your favorites in The .GIFYs! As it stands, this the only award specifically for the silent, endlessly looping file forma...
Samsung Galaxy S6 tipped to ship with Microsoft apps
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2015 18:00
While Samsung's Galaxy line of smartphone are often seen as one of the flagship Android devices, the manufacturer's default apps that come with the TouchWiz interface leave a lot to be desired. Mostly the ability to dele...
An Amazing Book About the World-Changing Technology You Forgot
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 18:00
'Technology' normally means a gadget -- but really, it's any technical invention that solves problems and improves lives. Often, the most important tech is the one you take completely for granted. Like shipping container...
Study says Android 4.0 and iOS 8 are most likely to crash your apps
Engadget - 14 Feb 2015 17:36
Ever had the feeling that certain phone operating systems are more likely to crash your apps than others? It's not just you. Crittercism has posted its latest breakdown of crash reports from about 20,000 apps, and it's c...
Your Favorite AA Batteries are Cheaper Than Ever, Plus More Deals
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2015 17:10
Eneloops swept away the competition when you voted for your favorite rechargeable batteries, and their "Pro" variant is crazy cheap right now.