Gadget News
The Craziest Designs For London's Newest Pedestrian Bridge
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2015 19:00
The great city of London currently has something of a fascination with pedestrian bridges to span the waterway that bisects the city. The latest project is for a bridge that will connect Nine Elms to Pimlico in the Borou...
Chinese internet giants purge 60,000 accounts for inappropriate usernames
Engadget - 28 Feb 2015 09:13
China will enforce an even tighter control over online names starting on March 1st, and it's already begun nuking any account that doesn't conform to its standards. A handful of powerful internet companies in the country...
Seattle PD has a YouTube channel for its body camera footage
Engadget - 28 Feb 2015 01:05
Seattle's officer-worn camera footage is making its way online, but if you were hoping for anything Cops-like you're likely to be disappointed. In accordance with privacy measures, faces aren't the only parts of a shot t...
Huawei Watch teased as luxury Android Wear option
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2015 22:36
The world clearly needs another circular smartwatch, and Huawei is hoping that its unimaginatively-titled Huawei Watch will be the one to end up on your wrist. Expected to make its official debut at Mobile World Congress...
The ISS Has The Only Leonard Nimoy Tribute That Matters
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2015 22:04
Since Leonard Nimoy passed away yesterday, tributes have been pouring in from around the we b. But this one, posted without comment from NASA astronaut Terry Virts aboard the ISS, is probably the most touching. LLAP.
Huawei teases its luxury Android Wear watch through awkward videos
Engadget - 28 Feb 2015 21:59
Huawei apparently just can't wait to show some of the wearable tech it has in store this year. While the company isn't supposed to reveal its Mobile World Congress plans until a press event on March 1st, it has already p...
Swatch announces its first smartwatch, aimed at beach volleyball
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2015 21:00
Oh how Swatch has changed its tune in the last 8 months or so. First there was the denial they were collaborating on the upcoming Apple Watch, adding that they didn't see why these newfangled smartwrist gizmos were all t...
Adam Savage's Replica Hedge Maze From The Shining Is Scarily Accurate
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2015 21:00
When Mythbusters' Adam Savage isn't, uh, busting myths, he spends his time crafting amazing replicas of movie props, among other hobbies. This time around it's the hedge maze from Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, prompted ...
These R/C Cars Drift So Much Better Than You Ever Will
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2015 20:00
Drifting R/C cars isn't a completely new pasttime, but there's still something magical about watching a trio of R/C cars go flying off a jump -- sideways. It's everything you ever wasted your childhood trying to achieve,...
10 high-tech gadgets that will improve your tennis game
Engadget - 28 Feb 2015 20:00
The sport of tennis is no stranger to incorporating new technologies -- from the electronic line judges of the early '70s to today's Hawk-Eye system with its multi-camera array. These days, players at all levels have a v...
Insane Crowd Funded Nissan Car Holds BBQ, Karaoke Machine, And Drone
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2015 19:05
Japanese automakers have been shoving all sorts of devices into vehicles, especially kei cars, for years now. We've seen many a wacky concept come out of design studios, and a surprising number of them have actually made...
BuzzFeed launches 'Cute or Not' app for pet pics
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2015 19:00
BuzzFeed, the site dedicated to gifs, "which ____ are you?" quizzes, and other viral content, has released a new app that has one focus: yep, you guessed, cute pet pictures. Essentially nothing more than Tinder for pets,...
Proposed privacy bill protects industry more than it does people
Engadget - 28 Feb 2015 18:04
If the return of Frank Underwood stoked a thirst for real drama from the nation's capitol, perhaps the White House's late-Friday news dump of the proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights will whet your whistle. Alongside...
Thanks For the Net Neutrality, Oligarchs
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2015 17:55
"Net neutrality" will be the law of the land following the Federal Communications Commission's vote to reclassify broadband Internet services as public utilities. Please take some time this week to thank the outspoken ci...
Huawei Already Revealed Its First Android Watch
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2015 17:15
All the cool kids are peddling Android wearables these days, and it looks like Huawei is no exception: in advance of the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, it looks like the Chinese phone giant has revealed its...
Super Mario 64 player sets new speedrun world record
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2015 17:00
It's not often that a new world number one speedrun record is set for a game almost 20 years old, but it's just happened. For those who don't know, a speedrun is completing a game from start to finish in fastest possible...
I Never Realized I Need A Bluetooth Wallet
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2015 17:00
When a new Kickstarter launches for an everyday item with (Bluetooth/NFC/WiFi/solar panels/CNC'd aluminium unibody -- delete as appropriate) capabilities on board, I'm normally first in the line of jeering sceptics. But ...
Recommended Reading: The secrets behind 'Madden's' player ratings
Engadget - 28 Feb 2015 16:30
Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy the read....
iOS 8.2 tipped for release on March 2nd
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2015 16:00
If recent reports are true, Apple may be gearing up to release iOS 8.2 as soon as March 2nd, or this coming Monday. As the latest version of the iPhone and iPad operating system, iOS 8.2 has already seen five developer b...
Walmart vs. Netflix DVD battle snags $12 each for 1.2 million people
Engadget - 28 Feb 2015 15:07
Ready for a blast from the past? Ten years ago, Walmart's plan to undercut Netflix on DVD-by-mail rental pricing failed, and the retail giant turned that part of its business over to the movie service in exchange for a c...
Disney wants to help developers make games more interactive
Engadget - 28 Feb 2015 13:14
Many RPGs have more than one ending, but even then you still have limited ways to control the story or to interact with the characters. Disney Research, however, wants to make real interactive games -- ones where your ac...
Folding Sled
The Gadget Flow - 28 Feb 2015 09:01
Folding Sled is fun! Reliable, easy-to-use and fits any small space. This innovative sled transforms quickly and intuitively from an easy-to-store product to a fun, high-performance sled that is suitable for individuals,...