Gadget News
Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 gets cylinder deactivation for 2016
Slash Gear - 9 Nov 2015 23:12
You certainly don't buy a Lamborghini to be green and easy on fuel, but Lambo apparently thinks buyers are concerned enough about being green that it has made moves to help the V10 in the Huracan drink less when cruising...
Magnetically Organizes your Closet
The Gadget Flow - 9 Nov 2015 11:01
It’s the 21st century and while we don't have flying cars, it's about time we simplify the laundry routine. ThreadStax streamlines the daily process of folding, storing and selecting your outfits so you save time, maxi...
Dieselgate fallout: Now EVERY US diesel will get new EPA test
Slash Gear - 9 Nov 2015 05:06
The fallout from Volkswagen's emissions cheating continues, with the US Environmental Protection Agency now planning to test every diesel from every manufacturer. VW's admission that its cars would not only fail emission...
Xiaomi's Super-Cheap Fitness Tracker Now Monitors Heart-Rate for $16
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2015 16:40
Last year, Xaiomi launched an incredibly cheap fitness tracker that you might have actually deigned to wear. Now, it also monitors your pulse, and yet still only costs $16.
This Is What the Orion Service Module's Propulsion System Looks Like
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2015 14:00
Now this is some engineering. You're looking at a model--though sadly, not a working one--of the propulsion systems that will power the Orion European Service Module (ESM).
How to Start Any Office Application in Safe Mode
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2015 19:00
Word starting to wobble? Excel eating itself? PowerPoint playing up? If you're having trouble with your Office apps, then launch them in a special stripped-down Safe Mode. Like Windows Safe Mode, it loads the software in...
How to Stop Cord-Cutting
TechPinions - 9 Nov 2015 13:00
Several stories around the theme of cord-cutting came together over the past couple of weeks, presenting a somewhat confusing picture of what’s really going on and what needs to be done about it. First off, …
Visit this digital art museum in real life or VR
Engadget - 9 Nov 2015 06:36
There's plenty of digital art, but it tends to either be meant for the physical world, where it disappears within weeks, or is strictly digital and risks losing some of its impact. However, a team of artists is promising...
Samsung Galaxy View now in the US, whether you like it or not
Slash Gear - 9 Nov 2015 06:12
There was a time when Samsung's portfolio was punctuated by rather unconventional devices. A smartphone with a built-in projector, a 7-inch tablet that can make phone calls, and even a smartphone with a stylus. Although ...
Synaptics bringing biometric and print-reading handles to cars
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2015 01:55
Would you like your vehicle to let you enter with a fingerprint and have settings ready for you when you open the door? How about a vehicle that starts only when your finger touches the ignition? The folks at Synaptics h...
Judge rules against NSA's phone data collection, to limited effect
Engadget - 10 Nov 2015 01:44
Privacy advocates just secured a victory against the National Security Agency's bulk phone data surveillance... albeit a limited one. A federal judge has ordered the NSA to stop collecting the phone records of people rep...
Learn How To Code With Star Wars: The Force Awakens Characters
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2015 01:40
Code.org, a non-profit that seeks to make coding more accessible, has launched a Star Wars-branded kid JavaScript program that stars Rey and BB-8.
"Audi at Home" car-sharing service launches in SF and Miami
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2015 01:38
Two relatively new housing locations will be first on Audi's list for their new vehicle-sharing program called "Audi at Home." Residents of two residential communities will be able to reserve vehicles via their smartphon...
Army details project for reading intelligence analysts' minds
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2015 01:35
The Army has detailed a research project in which a computer has successfully read a soldier's mind, doing so by decoding brain signals. The technology is being developed to address a growing issue in the intelligence co...
Ultrasound Helps Drugs Sneak Past the Blood-Brain Barrier
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2015 01:20
A new ultrasound technique uses microbubbles and focused sound waves to help chemo medication sneak past the the stubborn blood-brain barrier. Developed by Canadian surgeons, the technique could eventually be used to tre...
Facebook Photo Magic asks you to send pics to photographed friends
Engadget - 10 Nov 2015 01:20
Facebook is testing out Photo Magic, a new facial-recognition feature that prompts users to send photos via Messenger directly to the people in the shots. The test hits Australia today on Android, with an iOS rollout pla...
Which Meat Thermometer Do You Trust With Your Thanksgiving Dinner?
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2015 01:10
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and a good meat thermometer is a must if you don't want to overcook your bird. This category is filled with analog, digital, and even smartphone-connected options, so tell us, whic...
Twitch rolls out two-factor to reduce profile hijinks
Engadget - 10 Nov 2015 01:00
Twitch announced today that it is implementing optional two-factor authentication on its user profiles. The increased security measures, while "100 percent voluntary" according to the streaming site's release, are meant ...
This Smartwatch Detects Gestures By Watching the Muscles Inside Your Arm Move
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2015 01:00
Your smartwatch's incredibly tiny touchscreen isn't necessarily the easiest way to navigate its interface. So to make hand gestures more reliable and more robust, a team of researchers has created a strap that can see in...
Master & Dynamic MW60 wireless headphones boast ultra-long range
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2015 00:57
Master & Dynamic has launched its new MW60 headphones. Unlike competing wireless headphones, Master & Dynamic says its latest model offers four times the standard range via an external wireless antenna. The design, meanw...
TAG Heuer's Android Wear watch's most important detail is mechanical
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2015 00:44
Just a tiny portion of the presentation of TAG Heuer's first smartwatch (with Google's Android Wear) was dedicated to its warranty. This relatively tiny detail makes all the difference when you compare the watch - and th...
Pixar's Dino Design Kicks It Old School in The Good Dinosaur
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2015 00:40
The cosmic shock came out of nowhere. One day, circa 66 million years ago, a chunk of space rock about six miles in diameter struck the Earth in what is now the Yucatan Peninsula, sparking the fifth mass extinction in Ea...