Gadget News
Researchers create transistors using a single molecule
Slash Gear - 27 Jul 2015 17:00
The heart of a processor inside a computer and other devices is the transistor. The more transistors that can be crammed inside a CPU, the better the device performs. There is a limit to how small a working transistor ca...
Scientists make a transistor from a single molecule
Engadget - 27 Jul 2015 07:09
You're looking at what could be not just one of the smallest semiconductor parts ever, but one of the smallest semiconductor parts possible. A worldwide research team has built a transistor that consists of a single copp...
Someone has finally made a portable Bluetooth speaker that doesn't suck
Ars Technica - 27 Jul 2015 03:00
Op-ed: The simple, portable, and long-lasting UE Roll succeeds where others have failed.
The Nomad Suitcase - work from anywhere
Coolest Gadgets - 28 Jul 2015 01:44
When you live on the go, you need to be able to get down to business regardless of where you are. Writing emails on the plane, setting up documents on the train, and sending everything off as soon as you get to the hotel...
Twitter starts blocking overt plagiarism
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2015 01:33
Can't think of anything original to tweet? If you ever feel tempted to pilfer someone's clever quip or cheesy joke, be prepared to feel the sting of public shame. Twitter has started replacing those tweets with a boilerp...
Are Kill Switches Really Enough to Deter Smartphone Thieves?
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2015 01:20
When California became the first state to require new smartphones to have a built-in kill switch--a way to disable and brick a device when it goes missing--it seemed like the days of rampant smartphone theft were finally...
Hawking, Musk, Wozniak, Chomsky warn of dawn of AI weaponry
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2015 01:12
IJCAI 2015 conference starts with open letter on the dawn of the era of autonomous weapons. This letter contains word that the machine war is not decades away, but years away. Too close to go without a hard and fast deci...
Transformer Waterproof iPhone 6 6+ Case
The Gadget Flow - 28 Jul 2015 01:00
Designed for the adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Transformer Waterproof iPhone 6 6+ Case will make sure your phone stays safe from natural elements. It is waterproof up to 2 meters and is a design that is dirt p...
Swizzlecicles - Freezer Gel Filled Sticks to Cool Your Drink
The Gadget Flow - 28 Jul 2015 01:00
Cooling your drinks won't result in over-dilution anymore if you use the Swizzlecicles. These are freezer gel filled swizzle sticks which have been made to cool your drink without diluting it. Unlike ice cubes, these sti...
Firefox wants your feedback on upcoming browser features
Engadget - 28 Jul 2015 00:57
Typically, you have to jump in with both feet if you want to shape web browser features -- you have to use early (read: buggy) releases and leap into the developer community. But what if you're happy with a stable versio...
Amazon drive-thru grocery store project tipped
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2015 00:50
It's no secret that Amazon has grocery-based ambitions, with its AmazonFresh and Amazon Pantry services both being options (the former of the two has limited availability, however). That's not the end of its efforts, how...
Does Windows 10 Make Sense On a Big Touchscreen PC?
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2015 00:30
I own a Dell XPS One 27--a giant touchscreen PC. It's basically a huge 27-inch monitor with an entire computer crammed inside. The Windows equivalent of an iMac. I like the compact, integrated design so much I've bought ...
Next 'Splatoon' update will fix matchmaking, increase level cap
Engadget - 28 Jul 2015 00:28
Splatoon is easily Nintendo's breakaway game for 2015. The brightly colored post-apocalyptic third-person multiplayer shooter sold more than a million copies in its first month. It's tons of fun, but it also feels a litt...
Instagram for Android has a new edit screen
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2015 00:05
If you use Instagram on Android, you may be seeing a new edit screen that speeds up the sharing process (and if you're not, try updating the app - some users have had luck doing this). Some users are seeing a new so-call...
With Windows 10, Microsoft corrects the problems it created
Engadget - 28 Jul 2015 00:00
First released almost three years ago (and updated to 8.1 a year later), Windows 8 was a bet that didn't pay off. Bold -- or brash -- design decisions and a fundamental shift in UX led to a very slow uptake of the OS, an...
Celebrate Bugs Bunny's 75th Birthday With This 1944 Short About 2000 AD
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2015 00:00
Unofficially, Bugs Bunny turns 75 today. It's unofficial because Warner Bros doesn't recognize birthdays of fictional characters. But that's no reason we can't celebrate! And what better way than looking at Bugs Bunny pr...
Nextbit: Android 1.0 crew to "reboot" mobile with new smartphone
Slash Gear - 27 Jul 2015 23:50
The software group known as Nextbit is turning into a smartphone company. With this change, they suggest that in today's mobile industry, "it's time for a reboot." They're planning on making a splash with executives from...
The NSA Says It'll Destroy Some Phone Records It Collected Illegally
Gizmodo - 27 Jul 2015 23:50
When the USA Freedom Act passed earlier this summer , the NSA was pushed to stop collecting phone records in bulk. The question of what would happen to the massive amount of data it'd already collected on people remained...
Motorola's phones: a visual history
Engadget - 27 Jul 2015 23:45
Since 1984 Motorola has trotted out some of the most iconic and memorable mobile designs in the industry. Whether it's the StarTAC, RAZR V3 or the original Droid, Motorola consistently offers something unique through des...
Building a Park Above a Blazing Hot Pit Is As Complicated As It Sounds
Gizmodo - 27 Jul 2015 23:45
It can get as hot as 150 degrees. There's no arable soil to support life. And water? Water is complicated. This isn't humanity's quest to terraform an exoplanet. It's New York's plan to build a park above a train yard.
Moto G 2015: latest leak details packaging and specs
Slash Gear - 27 Jul 2015 23:30
It is anticipated Motorola will be officially introducing the third-generation model of its Moto G smartphone tomorrow, but the odds are high we won't be surprised by what we hear. The handset has been the source of nume...
In Africa, Cats Are Riding Rhinos
Gizmodo - 27 Jul 2015 23:26
This is the first video ever capture of a cat riding a rhino. And man, it does not look like an easy ride. It's basically a real life Timon and Pumbaa.