Gadget News
AirPods teardown: not DIY repairable whatsoever
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2016 18:39
While most devices are at least a little bit DIY repairable according to iFixit, Apple’s latest certainly isn’t. The folks at iFixit responsible for tearing devices down to assess their repairability have found the A...
SCUF Elite custom Xbox Elite Wireless controller debut
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2016 16:00
SCUF and Microsoft have teamed up to allow Xbox gamers to order a highly customized Elite controller that suits their style and gaming tastes. Under the new customization program buyers can create custom Xbox Elite wirel...
Google Home, Assistant now work with some Sony speakers, TVs
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2016 11:30
Google Home might be a smart speaker but, by itself, it isn't exactly going to rock your house in terms of audio quality or even volume. And don't even think about playing video directly on it. For those use cases, you'l...
The Investigatory Powers Act explained
Engadget - 20 Dec 2016 14:01
When Edward Snowden dragged digital surveillance into the spotlight a few years ago, many inconvenient truths were revealed about the UK government's snooping capabilities. But once the initial media and public uproar pe...
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium Review: Everyone's SUV
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2016 19:00
The 2017 Subaru Forester is perhaps the perfect encapsulation of why this tiny Japanese automaker has been able to boast year-after-year growth that would shame industry heavyweights like Toyota, Honda, and Ford. The cur...
Apple AirPods Review
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2016 17:15
Wireless headphones have been ripe for a reboot for years now, but no contenders for the crown have divided opinion quite like Apple’s AirPods. Revealed alongside the iPhone 7, the fully-wireless earbuds were intended ...
US Crops Are Disturbingly Vulnerable to Another Dust Bowl
Gizmodo - 20 Dec 2016 17:51
A huge dust storm moves across the land during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. (Image: USDA) New research shows that a repeat of 1930s drought conditions would be comparably destructive to US crops, despite modern agricultur...
Super Mario Run DLC isn't planned, so don't hold your breath
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2016 01:47
Super Mario Run is a few days old and, unfortunately, not terribly exciting. Early reviews are lower than hoped for, with a glut of one-star reviews dragging down the game’s overall App Store rating. The disappointment...
The Nintendo Switch could be twice as powerful while docked
Engadget - 20 Dec 2016 01:30
Just how powerful is Nintendo's next game console? We won't know for sure until January, but if the latest report from Eurogamer pans out, the answer could be kind of complicated. According to specifications provided to ...
Crossbow Recalled for Randomly Firing at People
Gizmodo - 20 Dec 2016 19:20
Image: USCPSC Take a hard look at your crossbow collection, people. You could have a death machine sitting in there, ready to fire off at any moment.
Matador Mini Pocket Blanket
The Gadget Flow - 20 Dec 2016 15:52
Never be left in the cold when you carry the Matador Mini Pocket Blanket. Although it's compact and tiny, this system features a massive 44×28 inch blanket once unfolded. When its not in use, the Mini Pocket Blanket fol...
LG's Full HD laser projector is bright enough for daytime use
Engadget - 20 Dec 2016 17:38
LG has unveiled a compact laser projector that, depending on the price, could appeal to a lot of folks. The LG ProBeam features 1080p (Full HD) resolution and 2,000 lumens of brightness, making it a viable home theater o...
The Pokemon GO Christmas event update is available now (albeit hidden)
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2016 23:00
This week amid rumors of a Christmas event OR New Years Eve week event – or both – Pokemon GO has been updated. This update isn’t exactly what we’ve been crossing our fingers for, mind you – but it’s always n...
Logitech CREATE Case and Keyboard for iPad Pro
The Gadget Flow - 20 Dec 2016 15:52
Maximize your use of your new tablet with the Logitech CREATE Case and Keyboard for iPad Pro. Effortlessly snapping into place around your tablet, this case actually connects directly to your iPad with the Apple Smart Co...
Now the Xbox One Elite gamepad is even more customizable
Engadget - 20 Dec 2016 09:25
Sure, the Xbox One Elite gamepad is tailored to however you want to use it. But if you'd rather have a controller that wasn't the standard black and grey, you'd have to opt for the hideous Gears of War 4 edition's stylin...
Google Home now plays nice with Sony speakers and Android TVs
Engadget - 20 Dec 2016 05:40
Google Home already allows you to control any connected Chromecast devices with simple voice commands, but if the device is really going to compete with Amazon's Echo line, it's going to need a bigger ecosystem to play i...
Steam winter sale 2016 start date confirmed by PayPal
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2016 18:02
For gamers, no holiday season is complete without the Steam winter sale, and now we know when this year’s event is going to kick off. Steam’s holiday sale is usually its biggest of the year, typically offering two we...
Panasonic Lumix GH5 DSLR Camera
The Gadget Flow - 20 Dec 2016 16:00
Introducing the Panasonic Lumix GH5 DSLR Camera. This device is loaded with features and the latest technology from Panasonic to produce crisp and clear images and video. Using an all-new 18-megapixel sensor, the Lumix G...
Samsung TVs now play YouTube videos in HDR
Engadget - 20 Dec 2016 18:40
If you have a recent Samsung TV and want more high dynamic range content without having to buy a game console, you're in luck. Samsung's 2016 quantum dot and 4K TVs are getting support for HDR YouTube videos thanks to an...
Physicists learn how to measure antimatter
Engadget - 20 Dec 2016 00:10
As you might guess, measuring antimatter is rather tricky: it's destroyed the moment it comes into contact with regular matter, so conventional approaches just aren't going to cut it. Give credit to CERN, then, as its Al...
LIFX+ color LED smart bulb review: This light bulb helps your security camera see in the dark
TechHive - 20 Dec 2016 13:00
LIFX has taken its top-notch Wi-Fi color LED smart bulb and added a terrific feature to create the LIFX+: Infrared LEDs that illuminate the surrounding area even when the bulb is turned off (via software, that is). You c...
Shake Shack's mobile app now takes orders across the US
Engadget - 20 Dec 2016 15:05
You might have one more option to choose from if you don't feel like lining up for some fast food. Shake Shack has joined the growing list of food chains with mobile apps that give you a way to order and pay ahead of tim...