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How to Mute Specific Sites in Your Browser
Gizmodo - 7 Sep 2016 16:17
Having to close a tab with audio blaring from an auto-play ad is one of the web's greatest annoyances, but at the same time, most of us want to hear videos coming from YouTube or Netflix. How do you mute one without the ...
Sony launches a slew of new wired and wireless headphones
Slash Gear - 7 Sep 2016 16:00
Sony has trotted out six new wired and wireless headphones for audio fans to use with some aimed at active sporty types and others aimed at folks who just want more bass and better sound form their music. The new product...
'You Are Giving False Information': Malware Developer Sends Correction to IBM Blog
Gizmodo - 7 Sep 2016 08:45
There might be no honor among thieves, but there's certainly plenty of pride, as a disgruntled malware developer recently proved by reaching out to an IBM security advisor over a "completely out of date" blog post.
Giant pandas' status downgraded from 'endangered' to 'vulnerable'
Slash Gear - 7 Sep 2016 17:00
Good news for fans of animals: one of nature's cutest critters, the giant panda, is officially no longer recognized as an endangered species. This announcement comes from the International Union for Conservation of Natur...
AT&T uses loophole to deny low-income internet discounts
Engadget - 7 Sep 2016 16:05
AT&T is using a technicality to refuse its FCC-mandated "Access From AT&T" discount program to families who should qualify for it, according to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA). In an absurd twist, the loop...
Apple Pay may finally debut in Japan with Sony partnership
Slash Gear - 7 Sep 2016 15:45
The iPhone's mobile payment system Apple Pay has expanded to many more countries and regions over the last year, but it has yet to make an official debut in Japan. That may soon be changing, however, as following last mo...
Japanese robotic sumo wrestling is completely autonomous
Slash Gear - 7 Sep 2016 15:30
If you have ever seen the show "Battlebots" that airs in the US, you know that most of the robots used are set on destroying the competition literally rather than simply pushing them out of the ring. Robot Wars here in t...
Don't Forget to Celebrate These Apple Announcement Day Traditions
Gizmodo - 7 Sep 2016 08:17
'Twas the night before Announcement Day, when all through the houses, families turned on their iMacs and began clicking their mouses; The turtlenecks folded by the chimney with precision, in hopes that St. Jobs would eme...
AT&T Exploits Massive Loophole to Deny Budget Internet to Some Low-Income Customers
Gizmodo - 7 Sep 2016 06:49
When AT&T merged with DirecTV, the Federal Communications Commission mandated the company give anyone on food stamps internet service for a monthly fee of $10 or less. The program, which launched in April, is called "Acc...
Donald Trump Explains Plan to Defeat ISIS: 'Cyber Is So Big'
Gizmodo - 7 Sep 2016 05:25
In the past, Donald Trump has been intentionally vague about his plan to "beat ISIS," simply saying it will be done "very, very quickly." On Tuesday, however, the Republican nominee finally revealed his secret weapon in ...
The FAA Is Considering a Ban on Samsung's Exploding Smartphones
Gizmodo - 7 Sep 2016 02:52
Last week, Samsung recalled roughly 2.5 million smartphones after it was discovered that at least 35 of the devices had spontaneously burst into flames . Make that 35 and counting . But don't worry, if you'd like to brin...
Apple kills 16GB storage option for iPad Air 2 and Mini 4, drops Pro prices
Ars Technica - 8 Sep 2016 01:58
The 16GB storage option is but a mere memory now.
Apple's AirPods toe the line between usefulness and gimmickry
Engadget - 8 Sep 2016 01:55
Apple's embracing this whole "no headphone jack" thing in a big way, and there's no better indicator than the company's new, $159 AirPods. They're not quite ready for public consumption -- the launch is scheduled for nex...
Look at This Magnificent Daft Punk Helmet Replica
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2016 01:42
Sucks to be anyone who enters a Halloween costume contest and finds themselves up against the ridiculously talented craftsmen at LoveProps. They just completed work on this flawless replica of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo...
Apple drops iPad prices while bumping up the storage
Engadget - 8 Sep 2016 01:32
While Tim Cook and Co. didn't make any iPad announcements on stage earlier, Apple's tablet range did get a few changes today. Like the iPhone line, Apple is bumping the minimum storage to 32GB across the board and keepin...
World of Warcraft: Legion companion app arrives for Android and iOS
Slash Gear - 8 Sep 2016 01:27
Blizzard has announced the launch of the World of Warcraft: Legion companion app, a free offering for WoW Legion players who want to take the game with them wherever they go. "...Even the most stalwart of Azeroth's defen...
Apple Watch Nike Plus first-impressions and hands-on
Slash Gear - 8 Sep 2016 01:22
Amongst the new versions of the Apple Watch for generation 2, Apple revealed a Nike edition. This version goes by the name Apple Watch Nike+ (or Apple Watch Nike Plus), and it's priced right along the lines of the standa...
The new Apple Watch mostly looks like the old one
Engadget - 8 Sep 2016 01:20
There are two ways to let the world know you have the next-gen Apple Watch, the Series 2, and not the original which came out last year. You could buy the new Nike-branded one, but well, that probably won't go with your ...
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Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2016 01:15
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The PlayStation 4 Pro vs. the original PS4: What's changed?
Engadget - 8 Sep 2016 01:15
With only three years since the release of the PlayStation 4, Sony isn't quite ready to give us a completely new console. But while it did unveil a new slim redesign, there's also the PlayStation 4 Pro: Not quite full 4K...
Don't worry, 'Super Mario Run' is coming to Android too
Engadget - 8 Sep 2016 01:09
Super Mario Run, Nintendo's first Mario-centric release for the iPhone, is coming to Android, too.
PSA: PlayStation 4 Pro Preorders Are Live
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2016 01:09
The new PS4 Pro may be supply constrained at launch, and it may not. But if you preorder it, you won't be charged until it ships, so there's no harm in locking in an order now.