Engadget - 11 Jan 2017 06:00

During his farewell address President Obama tackled many different issues, from the importance of our democratic institutions and the lingering effects of racism. But he also took a few moments to briefly address the eco...
Engadget - 11 Jan 2017 03:26

The US military is no stranger to drone development. Over the past few years we've seen everything from unhackable robot helicopters to harbor-defending pontoon platoons -- including the the means to combat them -- come ...
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2017 23:53

Cadillac could’ve followed its luxury rivals, but instead the 2017 CT6 rethinks its segment, injecting both sporting enthusiasm and style into an unabashedly tech-savvy sedan. Though GM’s luxury arm has been making s...
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2017 06:15

For the most part, artificial intelligence these days is pretty sweet. Whether you want to set a timer with your voice, play a game of chess with a computer or just put a Minion's head on Superman's body, AI can help you...
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2017 22:02

The folks at Razer have introduced zVault, a virtual currency system that can be used to buy gear and earn games. Fans of Razer can pay real cash to get zGold – or earn zGold for verifying their Razer account with zVau...
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2017 16:51

Is there anybody left who doesn't know you can't take the Galaxy Note 7 on an airplane? The Department of Transportation thinks not. As of Tuesday, the FAA says that airlines no longer have to make pre-boarding announcem...
Engadget - 11 Jan 2017 16:01

Norway has started switching off FM transmitters today, becoming the first nation in the world to dump the 80-year-old standard. The changeover to Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) will give citizens more stations, better...
Engadget - 11 Jan 2017 07:04

The NES Classic and it's Japanese counterpart are already incredibly cool -- but you know what makes an awesome toy even better? A secret message. Apparently, developers that worked on the Famicom Mini emulator left a sh...
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2017 05:05

Leaks about accessories usually aren’t that exciting, except when they give juicy hints about the product they’re associated with. Especially if said product is the Nintendo Switch, the gaming giant’s Hail Mary to ...
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2017 00:32

These clouds are weird. Usually, clouds look like fluffy puffs or big, mean anvils. But these clouds... these clouds look like stripes. These clouds are weird
Engadget - 11 Jan 2017 23:50

The biggest tech show in the world didn't offer that much in the way of new wearables in 2017 -- especially compared to the glut we saw in previous years. Alongside smarter Misfit and New Balance wearables, Casio launche...
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2017 23:47

Since Google morphed into a new company called Alphabet last year, there's been an apparent bloodbath for the tech giant's popular (and costly) "moonshot" projects. These longer-term, riskier ventures are suddenly being ...
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2017 23:37

Uber wants to make it a bit easier to get to your appointments and other scheduled events, and so it has introduced a new way to link your phone’s calendar to the Uber app itself. By doing so, you’ll see a small cale...
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2017 23:26

A spate of top engineers have left Apple for Tesla and other companies over the last few months. What's going on?
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2017 23:23

After months of waiting, Nintendo’s Switch reveal event is nearly upon us. Nintendo will be broadcasting live from Tokyo tomorrow (or on January 13 depending on where you happen to be in the world), and this event prom...
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2017 23:23

Those with a Pluto-the-planet-shaped void in their hearts have been eagerly following updates about Planet 9, a hypothetical world thought to be 10 times more massive than Earth and roughly 1,000 astronomical units (AU) ...
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2017 23:21

There is almost no subject that Terry Pratchett hasn't explained better, funnier, and more times than just about anyone else on the planet. Reading his Discworld novels is reading a master at work, and it seems like he g...
Engadget - 11 Jan 2017 23:03

If you've flown recently, you've likely heard a series of warnings around Samsung's beleaguered Galaxy Note 7. At first, you could bring it on board, but only if it was turned off. Eventually, the FAA banned it outright ...
Engadget - 11 Jan 2017 23:00

If CES was any indication, voice control and virtual assistants will rule in 2017. While some companies seem to be adding the tools just for the sake of doing so, others are finding some implementations that could actual...
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2017 22:42

The United States Department of Transportation says it is assembling an advisory committee that will focus on automation as it relates to the automotive industry. More than two dozen committee members have already been n...
Engadget - 11 Jan 2017 22:40

South Korea is currently embroiled in a massive corruption scandal: President Park Geun-hye is facing impeachment after word broke that her 'friend,' Choi Soon-sil, had cult-like control over Park that included access to...
Ars Technica - 11 Jan 2017 22:31

With Note 7 numbers dwindling, airlines can stop issuing warnings before every flight.