Gadget News
Kia unveils new Cadenza (K7) set for 2016 launch
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2015 00:22
Kia has unveiled the new Cadenza sedan that is known as the K7 in Korea. The Cadenza will go on sale in overseas markets outside Korea in 2016. Exactly which overseas markets the car will be offered in is unknown. Kia sa...
Smart sprinklers only water your lawn when it's thirsty
Engadget - 25 Nov 2015 00:40
Putting your sprinklers on a timer system is probably the best way to avoid under-watering your plants -- but the "set and forget" mentality isn't the most economical. What if it rains during the week and you forget to t...
Unofficial app makes PlayStation 4 to PC streaming a reality
Engadget - 24 Nov 2015 23:43
Sony's had its Remote Play tech in one form or another since the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable, but it didn't truly take off until its implementation on PlayStation 4 and the PS Vita handheld. But that's kind of...
Facebook quizzes are (still) a privacy threat
Engadget - 24 Nov 2015 07:57
An online quiz that illustrates the words you use the most on Facebook as a "word cloud" has gone viral -- and it's a great reminder of why you should be wary of connecting ostensibly fun games with your account. UK-base...
SOS 20K - Life Saving Portable Battery
The Gadget Flow - 24 Nov 2015 18:04
Pre – Order Now (ships Feb 2016, w/ Kickstarter backers). SOS 20K is a portable battery designed for when you need it most. Solar Charging for 4 devices at once. Water/Dustproof IP67. 20,000 mAh. 3-in-1 LED SOS Signali...
Rezvani Beast X 2.4L four upgraded for 700hp
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2015 15:00
The original Rezvani Beast sports car uses a 2.4L four-cylinder engine that makes 500hp and was an impressive car. The company has now upgraded the car to the X model and the result is something altogether more impressiv...
You don't have to be a millionaire to invest in Fig's next video game
Engadget - 24 Nov 2015 22:56
Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter don't deal in investments: Backers pledge money to a project and that's generally where their involvement ends. No purchasing shares, no percentage of final sales. Video game-fundi...
Last Week's Doctor Who Had the Weirdest Star Wars/Back to the Future Easter Egg
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2015 18:30
It's almost second nature for sci-fi to be self-referential--not just to itself, but to the wider pantheon of shows and movies. Doctor Who is no stranger to these references, but last week's episode, "Face the Raven ," h...
This Colorful Snail Is Disappearing Because of Over-Fishing and Shell Collectors
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2015 23:30
This is the "flamingo tongue snail," one of the most brightly colored snails on the reefs of the South Atlantic. It used to be a common sight, but in recent years has been disappearing, either because fate has a cruel se...
The Aspirus gives our bodies balance at work
Coolest Gadgets - 24 Nov 2015 22:30
Sitting at your desk, you go through phases of not wanting to work, pretending to work, working diligently, and poking stuff on your desk waiting for the day to end. During all of this time, your body is normally doing o...
Back In Stock For Black Friday: An $80 Laser Printer That You Won't Hate
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2015 20:30
Brother makes the most popular home laser printers on the planet, and one of their most popular all-in-one options is down to $80 on Amazon today. I own a very similar model, and if you're sick of fighting with ink-guzzl...
Mini review video: Our verdict on the Droid Turbo 2 in about a minute
Engadget - 24 Nov 2015 19:00
On paper, Motorola's Droid Turbo 2 looks like an upgraded version of the Moto X Pure Edition, which was already one of our favorite Android phones. In particular, the Turbo 2 brings more powerful components, a big batter...
Pouring water on an oil fire creates a crazy mushroom cloud fire explosion
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2015 08:11
It looks like a mini-nuclear bomb, to be honest. But it's just the result of pouring water onto an oil fire (don't ever do that!). In this video by Crash Zone, you can see the liquid fire drip down into the ground and th...
Vine puts looping videos on your Apple Watch
Engadget - 24 Nov 2015 23:20
Vine teased months ago that it was working on support for the Apple Watch, and it's finally delivering on that promise. Grab the updated Vine app for iOS and you can watch those 6-second looping videos on your wrist (eit...
Jeff Bezos beats Elon Musk's SpaceX in the reusable rocket race
Engadget - 24 Nov 2015 15:23
Blue Origin, the private space firm owned by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, has just dropped a huge, unexpected gauntlet in the race to develop a reusable rocket. It just launched its New Shepard space vehicle (video, below) consi...
PM522 Washbear is first functional 3D-printed revolver
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2015 01:55
Though many places have taken action to make 3D-printing firearms illegal, there's still a thriving community of industrious designers who have tasked themselves with designing the perfect printed firearm. We've seen var...
Review: Asus' excellent midrange laptop gets much better with Skylake
Ars Technica - 25 Nov 2015 01:20
UX305C gives you Core m3, 8GB RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 1080p IPS screen for $700.
Circuit Board Tattoos That Actually Work Will Bring Your Cyborg Fantasies To Life
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2015 20:20
There's a common misconception that tattoos are only a way to express your individuality (just like everyone else does), or only serve as loving tributes to moms. But they have practical medical applications too, especia...
What you need to know about Dell's self-signed certificate blunder
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2015 19:57
Whoops, said Dell, effectively, we're going to have to go ahead and remove this bit of software from your computer before it becomes a problem. This week Dell was discovered to have installed a piece of code by the name ...
Charlie V - Unique Sunglasses With A Twist
The Gadget Flow - 24 Nov 2015 18:00
Charlie V sunglasses are American made and uniquely crafted to convey high quality and superior craftsmanship. They are precision engineered with a world exclusive, patent pending, twist and pivot hinge design--enabling ...
Amazon Video gets a bunch of new features on iOS
Engadget - 25 Nov 2015 01:32
Amazon has released a ton of new features for its Video app. The update includes 3D touch support, Next Up (which is basically auto-play), picture-in-picture and X-Ray, which offers a wealth of IMDB information and trivi...
Google will give $1 for special ed every time you use Android Pay
Engadget - 25 Nov 2015 01:07
After Android Pay's slow rollout throughout the US, it's finally available to everyone -- well, those with a compatible device anyway. In the spirit of giving (or trying to get more people using the service), Google has ...