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Roku 4 appears in leaked photo
Slash Gear - 29 Sep 2015 22:52
Signs that the Roku 4 is nearing are everywhere, and the anticipation has sent some hunting for an image of the device. We've seen what appears to be the next-gen Roku appear at at the FCC, and now someone has managed to...
BBC begins phasing out Flash with new HTML5 iPlayer trial
Engadget - 29 Sep 2015 17:30
Now that Chrome and Firefox are treating Flash like an unwanted guest, online companies are weighing up whether supporting the browser plugin is worth their time. The BBC currently utilises it for its popular iPlayer ser...
Marvel's Jessica Jones teased in new trailer
Slash Gear - 29 Sep 2015 23:35
Netflix has another Marvel show arriving soon, and it's called Jessica Jones. Netflix made the premiere announcement earlier this month with a colorful splashy teaser trailer and a date for the season's arrival: November...
Charge Two Gadgets at Once With the Power of the Sun
Gizmodo - 29 Sep 2015 22:37
Whether you spend a lot of time outdoors, or you just want to be prepared for an emergency, this 14W Anker solar panel can charge two USB gadgets at once using the power of the sun. $40 is the lowest price we've ever see...
How to make your own bootable OS X 10.11 El Capitan USB install drive
Ars Technica - 29 Sep 2015 17:01
Setting up lots of Macs? Want an offline installer? Here's how to roll your own.
Dark Chocolate Buffalo Slim Leather Wallet
The Gadget Flow - 29 Sep 2015 07:59
Wallets determine a man's everyday style and this Dark Chocolate Buffalo Slim Leather Wallet will only speak sophistication from whichever angle you see it from. The use of Fortenberry and Black & Denim look makes it one...
Samsung shuts down its streaming video service after just one year
Engadget - 29 Sep 2015 05:28
So many video streaming services, so little time. Samsung's Milk Video appears to be finding it a tough crowd to break into and has announced on the app's Google Play listing that it'll be shuttering the service come Nov...
Brain implants help the paralyzed type faster
Engadget - 29 Sep 2015 03:31
It's possible for paralysis victims to type and otherwise communicate with the world, but they usually have to do so at a glacial pace. They might not be nearly so limited in the future, though. In experiments combining ...
The 5 Scariest Cults in Modern History
Gizmodo - 29 Sep 2015 23:59
Some terrifying cults are so well-known they can be described with a single word: Manson, Waco, Jeffs, Jonestown. Others may not be as iconic--at least in America--but still provide plenty of nightmare material.
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Gizmodo - 29 Sep 2015 23:48
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Get Ready For Fall With This $24 Electric Leaf Blower
Gizmodo - 29 Sep 2015 23:40
Leaves should start falling across the country any day now, and all you need to clear them from your patio or driveway is this $24 Greenworks electric blower from Amazon.
Google Maps now works on the Apple Watch
Engadget - 29 Sep 2015 23:40
Sure, Apple Maps has improved significantly in the past few years since it launched, but for many Apple users it still doesn't hold a candle to Google Maps. But if you're an Apple Watch user who wanted to use your watch ...
Hands-on with the Nexus 5X and 6P: Great build quality for a low price
Ars Technica - 29 Sep 2015 23:38
The 2015 Nexuses are cheap, but don't feel cheap.
Google and LG's 5X is the Nexus for the rest of us
Engadget - 29 Sep 2015 23:15
When Google (and Motorola) showed off the Nexus 6 last year, most nerds were excited. Others, making up a surprisingly vocal minority, reacted as though the companies dropped ice cubes down the back of their shirts. Bigg...
Honest trailer of Avengers: Age of Ultron shows how even good Marvel movies aren't as fun anymore
Gizmodo - 29 Sep 2015 23:08
Marvel is still pumping out some really good and really fun movies but there's definitely a little fatigue when it comes to juggling all these superheroes to set up all these storylines to connect all these worlds. A mov...
Kanye West is afraid 3D printers will ruin the fashion industry
Engadget - 29 Sep 2015 23:04
Kanye West has a way with words. He's not known for often, if ever, holding back on whatever thoughts cross his mind. In a recent episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the musician-turned-self-proclaimed-designer h...
Please Don't Overcomplicate Twitter Any More
Gizmodo - 29 Sep 2015 23:00
Everybody's buzzing about Twitter's reported plan to ditch the 140-character limit. Then there are the other details that involve omitting mentions and links from the character count. These are dreadful ideas that will p...
Google Maps released for Apple Watch
Slash Gear - 29 Sep 2015 22:52
The most updated Google Maps app for iOS now works with the Apple Watch. This update allows the users to see recent routes, tap "Home" or "Work" from their watch, and get turn-by-turn directions. At this time, Google Map...
Everyone on the Internet Had the Same Joke About Finding Water on Mars
Gizmodo - 29 Sep 2015 22:30
Everybody is so excited because NASA has confirmed that there is water on Mars . Really, no kidding, it is flowing right now somewhere on the Red Planet. The hilarious internet reacted to this important scientific news i...
1TB Xbox One bundle includes 'Gears of War' and two more games for $399
Engadget - 29 Sep 2015 22:25
Do you have a special someone on your Christmas list who deserves a shiny new console this holiday season? Even if you're just shopping for yourself, there's a new Xbox One bundle that might catch your eye. Microsoft is ...
Google finally has a Surface competitor in the Pixel C
Engadget - 29 Sep 2015 21:55
Say hello to the first-ever Android tablet built by Google. It's the Pixel C, and just like how the Chromebook Pixel was the creme de la creme of Chromebooks, the Pixel C looks to be Google's attempt at making the best-e...
Amazon Flex follows Uber's lead, seeks delivery drivers
Slash Gear - 29 Sep 2015 21:54
Amazon has been working on various delivery services, but none of them are available on a large scale basis yet. More widespread availability could be coming soon, though, as Amazon has decided to follow in the footsteps...