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Six drones that do good for people and the planet
Engadget - 1 Jan 2017 00:00
When the general public first learned about drones, the context was largely related to military applications and spy tactics, so the unmanned aircraft were cast with a bad rap. Years later, a number of creative technolog...
All New York City underground subway stations now have WiFi
Engadget - 1 Jan 2017 06:02
Officials vowed that all of New York City's underground subway stations would have WiFi by the end of 2016, and they're meeting that goal... if only at the very last minute. As of New Year's Eve, every one of the 279 sta...
Trading card maker Topps hit by security breach in 2016
Engadget - 1 Jan 2017 04:01
Topps, the iconic maker of Star Wars, Frozen and various sports-related trading cards, has just notified its customers of security breaches that happened earlier this year. In it, the company has admitted that one or mor...
LG's next robots include an Echo-like assistant
Engadget - 1 Jan 2017 14:31
When LG said it was pouring a ton of effort into robots, it wasn't kidding. The electronics firm is teasing a whole lineup of robots for CES, including one that could theoretically replace your Echo speaker. The flagship...
Tesla's big Autopilot update reaches a handful of cars
Engadget - 1 Jan 2017 01:58
Tesla didn't roll out its Enhanced Autopilot in mid-December as initially reported, but it is giving drivers something right before 2016 comes to a close. Elon Musk has revealed that the new Autopilot software is reachin...
Man Files Lawsuit Against Tesla Claiming His Model X Spontaneously Accelerated Into His Living Room
Gizmodo - 1 Jan 2017 00:30
Image: Getty Model X owner Ji Chang Son filed a lawsuit against Tesla on Friday, claiming his vehicle suddenly accelerated as he was parking it in his garage. Filed in the U.S. District Court in the Central District of C...
Protect Your Apple AirPods From Theft With This Sticker
Gizmodo - 1 Jan 2017 22:45
Photo: RyanFlosss People may have been more vocally upset by Apple's decision to kill the headphone jack, but of all the design missteps in the post-Steve Jobs era, the AirPods may be the biggest. This handy little stick...
Tyrus Wong, Famed Bambi Artist, Dies at 106
Gizmodo - 1 Jan 2017 22:15
Tyrus Wong, the artist who created Bambi's iconic landscapes and design, passed away on Friday at the age of 106. He leaves behind a legacy as one of the most celebrated Chinese-American artists in history, but his own s...
Watch Korea's mech take its first steps with a pilot on board
Engadget - 1 Jan 2017 21:32
That real, life-sized mech Korean company Hankook Mirae debuted recently isn't just for show. Its designer, Hollywood SFX veteran Vitaly Bulgarov, has posted a video on Facebook showing the robot taking its first steps. ...
Rube Goldberg Machine Made of Sex Toys Rings in the New Year (NSFW)
Gizmodo - 1 Jan 2017 19:48
Practically any halfway decent Rube Goldberg machine is worth taking a few moments to watch. Sex toys would've been enough to make this one a fairly solid addition to the canon. But the excellent sound effects bring it t...
Phoenix-Based Comic Con Now Makes People Pay To Be Volunteers [Updated]
Gizmodo - 1 Jan 2017 19:45
Arizona's largest comic convention has closed the doors to volunteers--except for those who are willing to pay for the privilege.
Ben Heck's PlayStation 4 Pro teardown
Engadget - 1 Jan 2017 19:30
It's time to appraise the decisions Sony made when designing the newest iteration of the PlayStation console. Ben compares the PS4 Pro to the XBox One and the PS4 Slim, and then answers the ultimate question on everyone'...
Guy Builds Intricate Star Trek Klingon Warship Using 25,000 LEGO Bricks
Gizmodo - 1 Jan 2017 18:30
All photos courtesy Kevin J. Walter It was a project eight years in the making--well, technically nine now. One LEGO fan has built his own Star Trek Klingon Bird of Prey using about 25,000 blocks, based on a virtual blue...
Tesla's new Roadster, and more in the week that was
Engadget - 1 Jan 2017 17:00
Has Tesla succeeded in creating a vehicle that reacts faster than its driver? A recently-surfaced dashcam video appears to show Tesla's autopilot mode predicting an accident moments before it actually happens. It current...
The Best New Year's Day Deals: Powerbeats3, Elliptical, DualShock 4, and More
Gizmodo - 1 Jan 2017 16:26
A deeply discounted elliptical trainer, Beats with Apple's new W1 chip, and a $40 DualShock 4 lead off the year's best deals.
Amazfit Arc Activity and HR Tracker
The Gadget Flow - 1 Jan 2017 16:00Artifox Vertical Floating SHELF
The Gadget Flow - 1 Jan 2017 16:00
Organize your space with minimalist style with the Artifox Vertical Floating SHELF. With your choice of a chalkboard black or dry-erase white coating, this shelf does more than hold your books. The Vertical Floating SHEL...
Artifox Minimalist Desk TRAY
The Gadget Flow - 1 Jan 2017 16:00
Who knew storage and organization could be so thrilling? The creators of the Artifox Minimalist Desk TRAY, for one. Featuring a V-shape design, this tray can hold anything and everything and keep it within reach on your ...
SpaceB Levitating Light Bulb Lamp
The Gadget Flow - 1 Jan 2017 16:00
Add a sense of magic to your workspace with the SpaceB Levitating Light Bulb Lamp. Defying gravity from every angle, this light source will renew your belief in magic. Spoiler alert: the magic is actually in the base whi...
Onyx Smart Walkie Talkies
The Gadget Flow - 1 Jan 2017 16:00
Stay connected to your friends while you're out with the Onyx Smart Walkie Talkies. Coming in a pack of two in Iridescent Cobalt, these incredible devices have an unlimited range. The device has the ability to send voice...
Bonx Grip Bluetooth Earpiece
The Gadget Flow - 1 Jan 2017 15:52
Take your calls on the go with the Bonx Grip Bluetooth Earpiece. Comfortable for all-day wear, this earpiece is highly versatile for any activity. In addition to taking calls, you can use the Bonx Grip for listening to m...
AGPtEK Bluetooth CD Player
The Gadget Flow - 1 Jan 2017 15:52
Enjoy your music from a variety of sources with the AGPtEK Bluetooth CD Player. Perfect for those with a love for music, this device features a CD player, a USB jack, a 3.5mm jack, and Bluetooth. This level of functional...