Gadget News
Why the 1970 Bug Bricks Your iPhone
Gizmodo - 15 Feb 2016 10:00
Thanks to scum-of-the-internet 4chan, we've all been hearing lately about a particular iOS bug that will brick modern iPhones, if you set the date back to 1/1/1970. Why does that happen? YouTuber Tom Scott explains.
Network researchers achieve fastest ever data rate at 1.125 Tb/s
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2016 16:30
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have set a record for the fastest ever data rate for digital information. As part of research focusing on testing the capacity limits of optical transmission systems the tea...
Mattel remakes ThingMaker into a toy-making 3D printer
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2016 05:51
In 1964, Mattel introduced the first ever ThingMaker, which was more popularly known as "Creepy Crawlers". The ability to cook up, literally, toys of your own, albeit limited to said crawlers, might have been too far ahe...
Batman v Superman trailers show film you wont see
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2016 22:59
Today we're going to show you every piece of Batman v Superman footage available - clues aplenty. Clues as to what we're going to actually be seeing. What we're looking at here is how close the final film is going to end...
LG TONE Platinum puts Harman Kardon inside sleek BT headsets
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2016 16:00
LG's TONE line of wireless headsets has been around the block already a few times but at the upcoming MWC 2016, it will be showcasing something a bit different. For one, the new TONE Platinum Bluetooth headset gives just...
What Would the World Look Like If Half of All Jobs Were Held by Robots?
Gizmodo - 15 Feb 2016 09:20
Numerous intelligent people have now claimed that within the next few decades, robots will automate half of all existing jobs. Whether or not that will pan out--or whether you're in the luckless 50 percent-- will only be...
Google's self-driving car project is on a hiring spree
Engadget - 15 Feb 2016 03:13
Google is on a hiring spree – only not all of its openings are for programmers or web designers. The internet giant is ramping up its self-driving car project, listing 36 jobs under its Google X project. Among them are...
All Your Favorite Brands Are Celebrating Presidents Day on Twitter For Some Reason
Gizmodo - 16 Feb 2016 01:53
I'm of the opinion that only mattress companies should be able to celebrate Presidents Day. But that's not particularly popular, given the swarm of Brands™ wishing us all a happy Presidents Day on Twitter. KFC definite...
Transforming a Pair of Scissors into a Folding Pocket Knife
Gizmodo - 16 Feb 2016 01:44
A knife and a pair of scissors are like cousins. They do similar things but also require completely different builds. It wouldn't seem too difficult to transform one into the other but the work required is more than you'...
New Monopoly edition replaces cash with scanner and cards
Slash Gear - 16 Feb 2016 01:34
Monopoly, the game that drags on forever and has caused more than a few family fights, is back with a new edition called Monopoly Ultimate Banking. Rather than including paper money, as has been the norm for most of the ...
The next great smartphone isn't a phone at all
Slash Gear - 16 Feb 2016 01:32
When Apple created the world's most popular smartphone, they made it basic. It took what the personal computer was and took out all the work. Android opened the doors to a much more complex system, allowing both simple a...
Rich Kids in Tiny Tesla Model S Ride-ons Will Now Be Looking Down on You Too
Gizmodo - 16 Feb 2016 01:32
What you're really paying for when you buy an electric car like the Tesla Model S isn't the savings on fuel, or even the whisper quiet ride. You're paying for the ability to be smug and self-righteous to drivers in gas-p...
Barbie's new Dreamhouse goes full IoT with voice commands
Engadget - 16 Feb 2016 01:04
Last year, Mattel debuted its WiFi-enabled Hello Barbie to make playtime a bit more interactive. A connected doll needs an internet-friendly home, too. At this year's Toy Fair, the company is showing off just that. The B...
Play as a goat in the FBI's new bizarre anti-extremism game
Slash Gear - 16 Feb 2016 00:44
The FBI has a new website that educates the public about violent extremism and encourages visitors with the slogan "Don't be a Puppet." That's great, except it is all joined by a new odd online game called Slippery Slope...
We Think These Martian Roadmaps Accidentally Revealed the Site of an Upcoming Mars Landing
Gizmodo - 16 Feb 2016 00:40
In 2018, a Martian rover will land on that planet's surface to dig in the dirt for signs of past life--and some newly commissioned Martian roadmaps may have accidentally revealed more than intended about just where that ...
Hulu gets a universal Windows app and Cortana support
Slash Gear - 16 Feb 2016 00:30
For many years, I've wondered when Microsoft would get around to having a unified platform. They've had a desktop OS, smartphones, gaming consoles, and even an MP3 player for ages now, but they were always very different...
This Vacuum-Insulated Thermos Will Keep Your Drink Hot or Cold For 24 Hours
Gizmodo - 16 Feb 2016 00:28
You know what they say; once you go vacuum insulated stainless steel, you never go back. This spacious 32 ounce Thermos can keep beverages hot or cold for up to 24 hours, and its lid even doubles as a cup to help avoid s...
Mattel's new ThingMaker is a $300 3D printer for toys
Engadget - 16 Feb 2016 00:25
We've been waiting years for 3D printing to finally be simple enough for mainstream consumers -- and now, it looks like Mattel might be the first company to make that happen. At NYC's Toy Fair this weekend, Mattel unveil...
Monopoly Ultimate Banking Eliminates Cash With a Tiny ATM That Scans Property Cards
Gizmodo - 16 Feb 2016 00:08
Is there anything worse in a game of Monopoly than thinking you've bankrupted another player only to discover they have a secret stash of cash hidden away? That's no longer an option with the new Monopoly Ultimate Bankin...
One week from the Samsung Galaxy S7: Here's what to expect
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2016 23:52
The Samsung Galaxy S7 will almost certainly be revealed for the first time at Samsung's event during Mobile World Congress 2016. During Samsung's event, the manufacturer will very likely show off not one, but two (at lea...
Hackers hold Hollywood hospital's systems for ransom
Engadget - 15 Feb 2016 23:50
A Hollywood hospital is having to rely on pencil and paper after a ransomware attack. For more than a week, the computer systems at Hollywood Presbyterian Memorial Medical Center have been down at the hands of hackers. I...
Impoverished childhood may plant compulsion for overeating
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2016 23:46
Living in poverty during early childhood could result in a sort of "biological blueprint" that makes one prone to overeating later on in life, according to a new study. It is known that childhood poverty is an obesity ri...