Gadget News
Apple CEO Tim Cook & Siri support 'Just Say Hi' disabilities awareness
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2015 19:35
Apple CEO Tim Cook, along with iOS voice assistant Siri, have appeared in a new video for the Cerebral Palsy foundation's 'Just Say Hi' awareness campaign. The initiative has released a number of PSAs with celebrities pr...
8-player NES Super Mario Bros projects gameplay in 360 degrees
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2015 15:54
A group of researchers from Swiss university ETH Zurich teamed up with none other than Disney on a project that resulted in a 8-player version of Super Mario Bros. running on a Nintendo Entertainment System and played th...
Amazon lets you attach other video services to your Prime account
Engadget - 8 Dec 2015 19:47
Those rumors of Amazon letting you attach other video services to your Prime subscription? They're true. The internet giant just kicked off the Streaming Partners Program, an alliance that makes it easier for you to sign...
Pixel C released today: final details on the iPad Pro competitor
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2015 23:28This camera prototype can locate and track hidden objects around a corner
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2015 16:00
Researchers at MIT have created a camera that is capable of locating hidden objects, like pedestrians behind a wall, and tracking their movement. The tech needed to do this feat typically involves systems that are large,...
Google Authenticator updated with Android Wear smartwatch support
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2015 18:53
Two-factor authentication has long been argued to be one of the best security features to prevent hackings when it comes to web logins, and Google's Authenticator app is one of the easiest, most convenient tools when it ...
IRISPen Air 7 - Wireless Scanner Pen
The Gadget Flow - 8 Dec 2015 18:00
Scan efficiently and accurately anywhere you go with the IRISPen Air 7, the wireless scanner pen. Compatible with Mac, PC, as well as iOS and Android devices, the IRISPen Air 7 relies on Bluetooth connection and delivers...
Study finds that dinosaurs may have evolved much faster than previously thought
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2015 23:04
To understand our world and its future, we often must look to the past. Clues about the evolution of the planet and its inhabitants are scattered in the ground, which helps unlock the mysteries about the past. Unfortunat...
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is breaking UK pre-booking records
Engadget - 8 Dec 2015 18:51
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is still a little over a week away from premiering in cinemas, but already the movie has broken some UK ticket sales records. Theatre chain Vue announced today that the film has now sold 290,...
Google Fiber adds Los Angeles, Chicago to potential cities list
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2015 21:26
Google has revealed that two of the largest cities so far have been added to the list of potential candidate location for its gigabit internet service, Google Fiber: Los Angeles and Chicago. Google says the two metropoli...
Researchers make rechargeable energy-storing paper
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2015 05:40
Researchers at Linkoping University have created a new type of paper they call "power paper" that is able to store energy. In addition to storing energy, this paper -- which is made from nano cellulose and a conductive p...
Treecreeper Roll Top Backpack by Tailfeather
The Gadget Flow - 8 Dec 2015 18:00
Secure your things on your commute with the Treecreeper Roll Top Backpack by Tailfeather. This military inspired bag has loads of accessible storage in a sturdy and fashionable design. Available in both black and navy ca...
Filmomat automatically processes color, B&W film without the darkroom
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2015 17:50
Photographers that still prefer to work in the medium of film already have difficulties when it comes to the declining supply of both film and camera equipment, but for those who are anything less than professional, the ...
Ex-federal agent gets 6 years for stealing Silk Road bitcoins
Engadget - 8 Dec 2015 13:20
Shaun Bridges, the second federal agent taken to court for stealing Bitcoins while investigating Silk Road, has been sentenced to 71 months or almost six years in prison. US District Judge Richard Seeborg told the court ...
You Can Now Authenticate Logins From Your Smartwatch
Gizmodo - 8 Dec 2015 09:34
Two-factor authentication is the best way to avoid getting hacked , and Google's offline-capable Authenticator app is probably the most convenient second authentication factor. With the latest version of the Android app,...
FBI: yes, we exploit unpatched security holes
Engadget - 9 Dec 2015 01:48
It's no secret that the FBI uses tech tools like Stingray phone trackers to investigate suspects, but it's now clear that the bureau is willing to go even further than that. Operational Technology Division lead Amy Hess ...
Firefox OS smartphones are dead
Ars Technica - 9 Dec 2015 01:45
Mozilla announces it will stop development and sales of Firefox OS smartphones.
Texan Fossil Shows That Pterosaurs Made Very Long Flights
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2015 01:40
A pterosaur fossil has been discovered in Texas. It has a relative that is close genetically but not geographically--meaning ancient pterosaurs could have made very, very long journeys.
Your new Apple TV finally works with the Remote app
Engadget - 9 Dec 2015 01:33
Ask owners about their biggest gripes with the new Apple TV and they'll probably mention the text input. Given that the Remote app hasn't worked with the box since launch, you've been forced to enter account info and tex...
LA's Revamped Automotive Museum Is The Ideal Place for Cars to Go to Die
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2015 01:20
Perhaps in your daily internet wanderings you've stumbled across photos of this building and wondered, what the hell is that thing? Well, it's a museum for cars, and I assure you: It's perfect.
Luna 360-degree camera fits in the palm of your hand
Slash Gear - 9 Dec 2015 01:19
Memora has launched its new 360-degree camera, hailing Luna as the smallest ever device of its kind. With Luna, consumers are able to record 360-degree footage (and live stream it if desired) and view the final videos wi...
Play 19 SNK games in a browser via the Neo Geo Humble Bundle
Engadget - 9 Dec 2015 01:04
A bevy of classic SNK games make their debut on PC today in the latest Humble Bundle, in celebration of the Neo Geo console turning 25 this year. Plus, you can demo 19 of these games directly in your browser for two minu...