Gadget News
Software predicts the lifespans of machines by 'cloning' them
Engadget - 15 May 2016 07:11
In some cases, machine breakdowns are more than just inconveniences -- in the military, they can spell disaster on the battlefield. Software is quickly eliminating those rude surprises, however. NASA spinoff Sentient Sci...
Minimalist Leather Wallet by JooJoobs
The Gadget Flow - 15 May 2016 17:00
Minimize the bulge in your pocket with the Minimalist Leather Wallet by JooJoobs. Made entirely with distressed, full grain cowhide leather, this folding wallet is exceptionally designed to keep everything inside safe an...
Xbox One will now play your multi-disc Xbox 360 games
Slash Gear - 15 May 2016 15:24
Microsoft has been doing an excellent job of consistently adding more games to support the Xbox One's backwards compatibility feature since it debuted last year. It seems like every month a handful of popular Xbox 360 ti...
Illegal Fishing in Mexico is Driving the World's Smallest Porpoise to Extinction
Gizmodo - 16 May 2016 01:40
The world's smallest porpoise, the vaquita, is on the verge of extinction, with only around 60 members surviving off the coast of Mexico. Their decline, driven by illegal fishing, could eliminate the species in just a fe...
A Major Law Firm Will Soon Be Using A Robotic Lawyer
Gizmodo - 16 May 2016 01:15
Image: Wesley Fryer An "artificial-intelligence attorney" created using technology from IBM's Watson has snagged its first customer, but that doesn't mean it'll be appearing in the courtroom anytime soon.
The After Math: Buyer's remorse
Engadget - 15 May 2016 19:00
You can't always get what you want, even if you pay good money for it. Disney has decided to drop its Infinity franchise and the studio that developed it. A judge ordered Lyft to double its class action payout to drivers...
Facebook meets Glenn Beck and other conservatives this week
Engadget - 16 May 2016 01:33
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg talked about meeting leading conservatives to explain the social network's trending topics selection, and it's clear that he's not wasting any time while making that happen. The company has con...
Google reportedly faces a record antitrust fine in Europe
Engadget - 16 May 2016 00:04
It's growing increasingly likely that Google will face European Union fines for allegedly abusing its dominance of internet search, but just how big will the penalty be? Huge, if you ask the Telegraph's sources. They cla...
Why Front Bench Seats Went Away
Gizmodo - 16 May 2016 00:00
There are plenty of car features that went out the window at some point or another, including ones that were once the only option for drivers. One such feature that fell into obscurity was the classic front bench seat, s...
Acer joins Starbreeze in developing VR headset for theme parks, arcades
Slash Gear - 15 May 2016 22:15
Starbreeze isn't a name you may hear very often, but for the last year the game studio has been working on the StarVR system, a high-end headset that will be used in theme parks and arcades. Now they've partnered up with...
Watch The Tycho Supernova Remnant Expand, Centuries After It First Exploded
Gizmodo - 15 May 2016 22:07
Astronomers have used 15 years of X-ray data to make this video of the remnants of a white dwarf that famously exploded in 1572. Nearly 450 years later, the debris from the explosion is still expanding.
NASA software 'clones' machine parts to predict breakdowns
Slash Gear - 15 May 2016 21:15
The breakdown of machine parts always has the potential to create serious problems, whether it be in something like a car, or a piece of equipment such as a telescope. And when it comes to essential moving parts, like th...
Coolpad set to reveal Coolpad Max and Coolpad Max Lite smartphones
Coolest Gadgets - 15 May 2016 21:00
Is it just me, or do you think that Chinese smartphone manufacturers are starting to get the hang of things, although they could still do a whole lot in terms of design – that is, not blatantly rolling out devices that...
Battlefield 1 trailer analysis reveals more WWI historical accuracy than expected
Slash Gear - 15 May 2016 20:15
Battlefield 1 took the FPS world by surprise a little over a week ago, with its debut trailer revealing a World War I setting, albeit with a sort of alternate timeline take on things. While some gamers were surprised tha...
Never-Ending Congratulations Card keeps on going...
Coolest Gadgets - 15 May 2016 20:00
There is always a good time to give a greeting card, never mind that at one point in the past, electronic greeting cards were all the rage. Having said that, not many people bother to pick up a pen and send over a though...
A Rule Change In Germany May Allow For Widespread Free WiFi
Gizmodo - 15 May 2016 19:25
After years of being a "hotspot desert," Germans could finally have widespread free WiFi by fall, thanks to a proposal that relaxes some online piracy guidelines.
Google Will Pay You $20 An Hour To Not Drive Its Self-Driving Cars
Gizmodo - 15 May 2016 19:15
Most wouldn't argue that getting paid to drive cars is a dream job, but Google is putting a new spin on that concept in its car division. The company put out a job listing looking to hire people to sit behind the wheel o...
Samsung smartwatch concept uses your hand as a projection surface
Slash Gear - 15 May 2016 19:12
One of the biggest limitations smartwatches face when it comes to using apps or interacting with the UI is their small screen. Samsung has a concept that might offer a solution, a recent patent filing has revealed. To pu...
Emfit QS Sleep Monitor is a plug and play wonder
Coolest Gadgets - 15 May 2016 19:00
Do you remember when the term 'plug and play' became fashionable? Back in the day when there was no Windows 95, and we were running on MS-DOS most of the time, installing a new piece of hardware required the relevant dri...
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 reviewed: a hybrid for the workaholics among us
Ars Technica - 15 May 2016 18:00
With three attachable modules, this 2-in-1 has versatility on its side.
Inhabitat's Week in Green: Hyperloop One's public test, and more!
Engadget - 15 May 2016 18:00
The Hyperloop promises to one day transport passengers at blazing speeds -- and the technology just took a big step forward. This week Hyperloop One launched a cart from 0 to 166 miles per hour in 1.1 seconds in its firs...
This quadcopter drone can land on ceilings and walls
Slash Gear - 15 May 2016 17:30
We've seen consumer drones of various sizes, as well as those with varying camera and photography capabilities, but what about when it comes to landing on surfaces other than the ground? Research students at Stanford Uni...