Gadget News
California's Proposed New Rules Could Slam The Brakes On Driverless Cars
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2015 01:53
If you ask automakers and tech companies why they're exploring autonomous vehicles , the number one answer is probably "safety." The theory is it's safer, in the long run, if you take driving out of human hands. Ironical...
Wikipedia continues to chronicle human history in real time
Engadget - 17 Dec 2015 01:51
Wikipedia is more than an immense series of articles about events, people and things. It's a living breathing organism that grows, adjusts and feeds on the ebb and flow of history. From tragedy to sporting events, it chr...
Here's a Rare Opportunity To Save on Your Spotify Premium Membership
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2015 01:45
Spotify Premium doesn't really ever go on sale, at least not for existing members, but this discounted gift card essentially works out to six months of Premium service for the price of five. If you were going to pay for ...
Sneak Better Refreshments Into a Star Wars Screening With a Secret Lightsaber Flask
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2015 01:41
If you prefer drinking from an elegant flask from a more civilized age, here's a brilliant (and even more covert) alternative to the Han Solo blaster flask from a few months ago.
This Week's Tech Rumors, From Crap to Credible
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2015 01:40
Another week of tech means another week of rumors. Stuff from Apple, Google, GoPro, and OnePlus attracted speculative headlines. But this week, we decided to enhance our rumor-sleuthing methods by introducing a highly sc...
Giroptic 360cam camera preorders now open
Slash Gear - 17 Dec 2015 01:39
Giroptic's 360cam, first introduced earlier this year, is now available for pre-order. The camera features three cameras and lenses alongside three microphones for recording content across 360-degrees. As with similar ca...
Sorry Treasure Hunters, That Fabled Nazi Gold Train Probably Doesn't Exist
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2015 01:35
Earlier this summer, amateur treasure hunters made quite a stir when they announced the discovery of a long-lost Nazi gold train, buried under a pile of rocks in a Polish rail tunnel. It was a controversial claim to begi...
7 Ways Cities Will Get Better When Driverless Cars Hit the Streets
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2015 01:21
The idea of streets swarming with robot-piloted vehicles paints a scary picture for some urban-dwellers. But a new project called FutureNYC showcases how autonomy will benefit New Yorkers, by highlighting what residents ...
Hillary Clinton's private server had two 'top secret' emails
Engadget - 17 Dec 2015 01:10
Those concerns that Hillary Clinton's private email server had classified intel? They're apparently well-founded. Sources for Fox News and Politico maintain that two of the messages sent to Clinton were labeled as "top s...
Here's the cool thing that happens when you pour molten aluminum inside polymer water balls
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2015 00:54
The Backyard Scientist filled a tank to the brim with water balls, which are little polymer beads that expand to slimy squishy balls when soaked in water, and then poured in molten aluminum to create some wild designs. I...
Target's Wish List app leaves your private info in the open
Slash Gear - 17 Dec 2015 00:45
This is the time of year where people make a lot of gift lists. After all, it's the season of giving. This year, however, you might be careful about where you make your gift list. While it's not quite as bad as some of t...
Facebook's Instant Articles arrive on Android
Engadget - 17 Dec 2015 00:44
You no longer need an iPhone to read Facebook's Instant Articles on the move. As of today, anyone in the world with an Android phone (and the Facebook app, of course) can read those quick-to-load stories. The experience ...
Facebook Messenger's new ride hailing feature taps Uber
Slash Gear - 17 Dec 2015 00:35
Facebook Messenger users will soon see a new car icon at the bottom of the app that, when pressed, orders an Uber ride from directly within Facebook's app. The new feature is currently being tested with some users, and w...
Hyundai teases the Ioniq, its first all-electric vehicle
Engadget - 17 Dec 2015 00:19
Hyundai is planning to officially debut its Ioniq EV next month, but there's something rather unique about the new model. Not only will it arrive in an all-electric version, but the automaker will have gasoline-electric ...
You Can Now Order an Uber From Facebook Messenger
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2015 00:12
Facebook and Uber continue their unstoppable global takeovers with a new partnership, announced today. You can now call for an Uber ride from within the Facebook Messenger app.
Google's Year in Search breaks down 2015's biggest moments
Slash Gear - 17 Dec 2015 00:03
Google has published its newest "Year in Search" results, breaking down some of the biggest moments of the year and how they played out in Google searches. The figures are parsed by country and available with global tota...
The Xperia Z5 Premium's UHD screen broke my heart
Engadget - 16 Dec 2015 23:55
Pro BMX biker Kriss Kyle navigates a complex series of colorful loops and platforms, set against a seemingly endless void of black. With every perfect landing, my heart sinks. I'm watching Kaleidoscope, a gorgeous promot...
Moto 360 Sport Review Part 1: Day 1, Comfort
Slash Gear - 16 Dec 2015 23:46
The first thing that struck me about the Moto 360 Sport is how together it felt. While the first Moto 360 seemed the epitome of style at the time back when it was launched in late 2014, it was also rolling with a replace...
The Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse is sleek and adaptive
Coolest Gadgets - 16 Dec 2015 23:30
When you’ve gone through your third or fourth wireless mouse that cost a meager amount of money, you’re ready to buy something solid. Of course, if you’re going to splurge, you may as well get something that is shi...
Facebook brings Uber rides to Messenger
Engadget - 16 Dec 2015 23:29
In the near future, you might not have to interrupt that Facebook Messenger chat to hail a ride home. Facebook has announced Transportation on Messenger, which integrates ride-hailing services into its communications app...
Netflix rolls out Windows 10 universal app
Slash Gear - 16 Dec 2015 23:19
While we know that Netflix continues to update and re-encode their entire library for a better back-end experience, they're also working on the front-end as well. Today the company announced that they've been working on ...
The FIFA 2014 World Cup was streamed by 280 million people
Engadget - 16 Dec 2015 23:07
FIFA. Oh, FIFA. There are so many things to say regarding football's governing body. But today we're not here to talk about how its top officials are facing corruption charges, or that suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatt...