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The Cat's Ask - The Easy, Green & Clean Cat Litter Revolution
The Gadget Flow - 14 Nov 2015 11:00
A game-changing solution to ALL your litter problems! No smell! No dust! No grit to vacuum! No clumps! No garbage! No heavy litter to lug! The Cat’s Ask is an incredibly easy and clean litterbox that's all-natural and ...
The iPad Pro's Lightning port supports USB 3.0 transfer speeds
Engadget - 14 Nov 2015 07:57
That's right -- the biggest iPad of 'em all has a USB 3.0-compatible Lightning port, Apple has confirmed to Ars Technica. iFixit found a controller for the new USB standard when it took the supersized tablet apart, and t...
German robot practices hitting humans to ensure future safety
Engadget - 14 Nov 2015 03:45
Roland Behrens, a German scientist, wants to teach robots how not to kill humans. But first, he needs to know how hard they can hit before causing any serious damage. According to a Bloomberg report, a team of researcher...
Zombies have been all the rage for a while now: there's television shows, movies, books, and so fort
Gizmodo - 15 Nov 2015 01:30
Zombies have been all the rage for a while now: there's television shows, movies, books, and so forth, but how did we get to this point of zombie overload? The Barnes and Noble SciFi and Fantasy Blog looks back at some o...
Let's Share Live-Streaming Setups
Gizmodo - 15 Nov 2015 01:23
With so many people either streaming live video game play to the web or consuming it, trying to determine the best equipment for your broadcasting needs can be daunting and confusing. What we need are examples.
Why an American Express Platinum is a road-warrior's must-have
Slash Gear - 15 Nov 2015 01:02
When you travel a lot, like I do, spending half your time every month on the road, you quickly figure out what's your go-to kit. For me, as well as my laptop, camera, smartphone, and a bag full of cables and adapters, th...
Buildings Around the World Light Up in Solidarity With France
Gizmodo - 15 Nov 2015 01:00
From London to Sydney, iconic buildings and monuments across the world are aglow in the colors of the French flag tonight, honoring the victims of last night's deadly attacks in Paris.
Google Will Now Reward Local Guides For Contributing to Google Maps
Gizmodo - 15 Nov 2015 01:00
Earlier this year, Google Maps added Local Guides , a feature that rewarded heavy contributors to Maps reviews and content with a nifty profile. Now, Local Guides will get real, better rewards.
The iPad Pro's chip is not a big deal
Engadget - 15 Nov 2015 00:01
The iPad Pro is here, and it comes with a lot of promises. The most-repeated is that its A9X chip is a desktop-class processor that fits inside a tablet. Initial benchmark results confirm that this is by far the most pow...
Tech has a diversity problem, and that problem is culture
Engadget - 14 Nov 2015 23:30
I've heard it before and so have you. We need more women in tech. We need more minority engineers. Everyone from Jesse Jackson and even President Obama has made a call for more inclusive policies in tech companies. But i...
11 Great Apps That Are Even Greater on the iPad Pro
Gizmodo - 14 Nov 2015 23:00
So you've got a brand spanking new iPad Pro. You're probably going to want to take advantage of the 12.9-inch display, the four speakers, and the souped up A9x processor. We've made a list of the coolest, most beautiful ...
Watch people play 'Desert Bus' for days in the name of charity
Engadget - 14 Nov 2015 22:00
Penn & Teller's Desert Bus mini game is legendary for its tongue-in-cheek monotony (you drive 8 hours to score a single point), but it's also a force for good: the Desert Bus for Hope campaign has raised $2.4 million for...
A New Study Challenges Assumptions About the Origins of Earth's Water
Gizmodo - 14 Nov 2015 22:00
Water, water everywhere, but how on Earth did it get here? Many scientists believe that Baby Earth formed dry and was later soaked by an onslaught of extraterrestrial impacts. But a new study challenges that view, arguin...
Google is making international Hangout calls to France free in the wake of yesterday's deadly attack
Gizmodo - 14 Nov 2015 21:30
Google is making international Hangout calls to France free in the wake of yesterday's deadly attacks. If you're trying to reach a loved one in Paris, you can do via the Google Hangouts Android app, iOS app, and the web....
9 Free Apps to Get Fit Using Only Your Smartphone
Gizmodo - 14 Nov 2015 21:00
You don't necessarily need the help of a wearable or a smartwatch to help track your steps and monitor your activity--most modern-day smartphones have all the sensors and hardware you need to keep an eye on how much (or ...
Broadband for the people, built by the people
Engadget - 14 Nov 2015 20:30
Competition is good, especially when it comes to internet service providers. Unfortunately, it's also rare. According to the White House's community-based broadband report released earlier this year (PDF), 75 percent of ...
Snapchat rolls out paid lens store to some users
Slash Gear - 14 Nov 2015 20:00
Following its launch of Lenses earlier this year, Snapchat has launched a for-pay lens store where users can purchase additional lenses for $0.99 and keep them forever. These for-pay lenses join the free lens options off...
Ford Is Now Testing Driverless Cars On The Streets Of A Fake City
Gizmodo - 14 Nov 2015 20:00
Ford became the first manufacturer to test its driverless car in Fakecity, Michigan (OK, it's not really called that--it's called "Mcity," which isn't as fun), the company announced on Friday.
A Flock of Hawaiian Shirts Invaded the Space Station
Gizmodo - 14 Nov 2015 19:30
April 26, 2001: It's casual Friday on the International Space Station, and none of us are invited.
2016 Audi S8 plus and RS 7 performance hit dealerships in December
Slash Gear - 14 Nov 2015 19:00
Audi has announced the official pricing for two of its new cars that are coming to the US next month. The cars are the 2016 S8 plus and the RS 7 performance. Both of the cars are upgraded and improved for 2016 and includ...
Recommended Reading: Jony Ive tells the story of the Apple Pencil
Engadget - 14 Nov 2015 19:00
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....
Start Your Weekend Right By Checking Out This Tiny Book of Awesome
Gizmodo - 14 Nov 2015 19:00
Sometimes, the smallest things can brighten up a miserable day. No, I mean literally. One glance at this teensy, tiny, hand-illustrated book was a poignant reminder that everything in the Universe is not actually terribl...