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AERIUS The New World's Smallest Quadcopter
The Gadget Flow - 11 Sep 2015 08:01
The NEW World’s Smallest Quadcopter ® Ultra-Compact 2.4 gHz Controller with Drone Storage/Transport Compartment. 5-7 Minute Flight Time per 15 Minute Charge via USB Cable; 3.7v 80mAh Battery. 2-Speeds Pre-programmed f...
Apple's 'Hey Siri' recognizes individual voices in iOS 9
Slash Gear - 11 Sep 2015 22:29
Apple's "Hey Siri" feature will be able to tell if you're the one summoning her, at least based on a new feature iOS 9.1 beta testers have discovered. The feature allows the "Hey Siri" feature to be set up so that she wi...
NASA's New Horizons sends home new photos of Pluto
Slash Gear - 11 Sep 2015 15:47
It's been some time since NASA's New Horizons probe completed its flyby of Pluto, but the agency has just released the first batch of latest images to get sent back to Earth. Among the stunning new views of the dwarf pla...
All gas stations in Russia will have to install EV charging stations
Engadget - 11 Sep 2015 04:00
The Russian auto market is struggling recently, and falling energy prices aren't helping the country's oil industry, either. With the economy looking somewhat uncertain, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is taking a baby st...
PIN-changing Android ransomware spreading in the US
Slash Gear - 11 Sep 2015 13:30
Before you get all riled up, this isn't yet another Android vulnerability like Stagefright. This is your run of the mill malware installed through social engineering or carelessness, but one that has far graver ramificat...
ProDrone's Byrd quadcopter can (almost) deliver a baby
Engadget - 11 Sep 2015 10:51
Leaf through the pages of the tech press of 2015, and you'll see the consumer-friendly camera drone slowly evolving. ProDrone's Byrd is the latest frame in that flip book: a foldable quadcopter with up to 25 minutes of f...
Minimalist YOY Light - Providing the Silhouette of a Classic Lampshade
The Gadget Flow - 11 Sep 2015 08:00
Although the design might look like a simple white steel rod, the Minimalist YOY Light is way more creative than you can imagine. As soon as you flick the switch, the light projects the silhouette of a classic lampshade ...
'Stagefright' vulnerability files released to the wild
Engadget - 11 Sep 2015 07:30
On the heels of its Stagefright detection app, Zimperium (the outfit that discovered the Android security flaw) has released its exploit to the public. But before you get your hands dirty tinkering with it to find a fix ...
Keurig teams with Campbell's to offer soup in a pod
Slash Gear - 11 Sep 2015 02:10
The reasons to dislike Keurigs are numerous, but for many people, the maker simply offers a fast and mess-free way to make a cup of coffee in the morning. If, on your slower mornings, you've ever popped a K-cup in place,...
Make a work of art using the sun as your pen with FEBO
Coolest Gadgets - 11 Sep 2015 23:52
When you think of making art, you’ll likely use a pen, pencil, or paintbrush to make your creative mark. Different tools produce different results, and if you’re avid enough in your artistic pursuits, then you likely...
Tumblr now has its own fashion line
Slash Gear - 11 Sep 2015 23:50
Tumblr now has its own line of clothing featuring an eclectic array of apparel adorned with artwork from ten of the social network's artists/users. The line isn't limited to just clothing -- there's a backpack, for examp...
The First Crowdfunded Skyscraper Is Almost Finished, and More Are Coming
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2015 23:45
Skyscrapers have been around for 130 years, and during that time they've been built one way: With investments from a few very, very wealthy investors.
Let's Talk About Whatever You Want Right Now
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2015 23:35
And lo, the weekend did arise, and descend upon the good people of Gizmodo.
How Much Money Would It Take To Be Batman?
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2015 23:15
Is it possible to be Batman? Okay, better question, who could afford the technology to be Batman? Could we even make much of what we see being used by Batman in the Dark Knight movies?
Research tool can save phone battery by intelligently killing apps
Engadget - 11 Sep 2015 23:10
Even if you're a task-killing ninja, there are still plenty of apps that somehow bite into your battery life. And that problem can be even worse when your phone is asleep, when you can't even tell which apps are being ba...
Etsy to test same-day deliveries as Amazon threat grows
Slash Gear - 11 Sep 2015 23:07
Google offers product deliveries, and is working on expanding them. Amazon does and is doing the same. And then there's Etsy, the website where all manner of crafts and creativity are offered. The service soon will face ...
California Smacks Down Bill That Would've Limited Private Drone Flights
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2015 23:01
This week marked a win for fans of unmanned aerial vehicles: California governor Jerry Brown vetoed Senate Bill 142, which would've outlawed drone flights below 350 feet over private property.
NASA's 4K channel gives you an excuse to buy a UHD TV
Engadget - 11 Sep 2015 22:45
NASA may have started posting UHD content on its YouTube page earlier this summer, but that's not where the agency's 4K aspirations stop. Today, NASA announced that it's teaming up with Harmonic to launch 4K content on N...
Risk: Star Wars Edition Lets You Conquer an Entire Galaxy, Not Just Earth
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2015 22:42
You know the sense of satisfaction you get from conquering an entire planet while playing Risk? Well imagine what it must feel like when you take over an entire galaxy. If that's not enough reason to try Risk: Star Wars ...
If We Burned All of Our Fossil Fuels, We'd Melt Antarctica
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2015 22:38
If we burned all the coal, oil and gas that's left in the ground, we'd melt Antarctica and global sea levels would rise as much as 60 meters (200 feet) over the next ten thousand years. Coastal cities from New York to Sh...
You Can Now 3D-Print Your Own TSA Master Keys
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2015 22:33
TSA-recognized locks provide little more than a false sense of security. That's not news . It is news, however, that some hacker type has uploaded the CAD files of the agency's master keys to Github, so that anybody can ...
VW Microbus tipped to return with EV option
Slash Gear - 11 Sep 2015 22:25
One of the most iconic vehicles that VW has produced in its history is the Microbus. Rumors are circulating that VW is aiming to bring a modern version of that Microbus back to dealerships and that the car will debut nex...