Gadget News
Windows Vista is officially dead
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2017 16:20
More than 10 years after it first launched, Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows Vista. Today is the final day for Windows Vista extended support, which means that the divisive operating system is well and ...
Google Duo's audio-only calls is finally global
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2017 09:30
Google really can’t make up its mind when it comes to its communication apps and services. From Google Talk to Hangouts to the newly renamed Android Messaging, Google changes names, features, and apps as regularly as t...
PewDiePie starts a weekly Twitch show
Engadget - 11 Apr 2017 07:24Solar Storms Are Doing Something Weird to Our Atmosphere
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2017 20:40
Every once in a while our Sun gives off a tremendous belch of high energy particles. Called a coronal mass ejection (CME), these episodes can vary in intensity, but they can produce bursts of electrical charge when they ...
A vibrating smart bra keeps tabs on how zen you feel
Engadget - 11 Apr 2017 17:00
Name an article of clothing, and some company has probably crammed a fitness tracker into it. We've seen connected shirts, shoes and even bras. But most of these focus on the time you spend active -- steps walked, distan...
Justice Department attacks global spam botnet after arrest
Engadget - 11 Apr 2017 15:51
The Kelihos botnet is a global network of infected Windows machines that is used for all manner of nefarious cybercrime. That's enough reason for the Justice Department to want to wipe the network off the face of the Ear...
United Loses $800 Million in Value After Passenger Dragged Off Plane
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2017 15:40
United's market capitalization, essentially the current value of the company, has fallen by more than $750 million from $22.5 billion after a video showing a bloodied United passenger who was dragged off a flight made he...
Dick Doctors Need to Stop Dicking Around Online
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2017 15:30
If you trust a doctor with information about your urinary tract or penis, you probably don't want them talking about you online. You probably hope that their online presence is devoid of most unprofessional behaviors, in...
GoPro's trade-up program entices old users to buy a Hero5
Engadget - 11 Apr 2017 15:30
GoPro really, really wants to sell you a Hero5. It has even launched a trade-up program to make the prospect of giving up a working older model more appealing. Starting today, April 11th, you can get a Hero5 Black for $1...
GameCube Games, Running On A Samsung Phone
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2017 02:45
Take a look at this video by GuruAidTechSupport, showing a new Samsung Galaxy S8 running the Dolphin emulator (for GameCube and Wii games) almost flawlessly.
The PC's 5-year slump might be coming to an end
Engadget - 11 Apr 2017 23:55
For the past several years, the PC market has largely told the same dismal story: shipments are down, mobile is taking over the world, and there's no relief in sight. However, there's a glimmer of hope... depending on wh...
GoPro 'trade-up' program offers HERO5 credit for turning in old cameras
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2017 23:51
GoPro has announced a new trade-up program designed to get consumers to upgrade to the latest action camera models. Under this program, which is open to all GoPro owners, the company will give either $50 or $100 off the ...
Google fixes one of Chrome's biggest issues with scroll anchoring
Engadget - 11 Apr 2017 23:40
If you've ever viewed a page on a mobile device, you've probably suffered through the frustration of having your view suddenly jump to another point in the webpage halfway through reading something. These kind of page ju...
2017 is already an incredible year for video games
Engadget - 11 Apr 2017 23:22
Every now and then, it's wise to stop and recognize the good things in life. And right now, it doesn't get much better than the video game industry. After dozens of Slack conversations about all the exciting titles and h...
Nvidia releases beta Pascal GPU drivers for old Mac Pros (and Hackintoshes)
Ars Technica - 11 Apr 2017 23:19
New drivers support the GTX 1000 series and the new Titan Xp, among others.
Yahoo Sued By Former Chinese Prisoners for Allegedly Mishandling Millions Meant for Humanitarian Aid
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2017 23:14
For what seems like the millionth time, Yahoo's miserable descent into nothingness has somehow gotten worse. Today, a group of previously imprisoned Chinese dissidents filed a lawsuit against the company for misappropria...
NASA preps first 4K live stream from space: here's how to watch
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2017 23:05
In the near future, NASA will broadcast what it says is the first ever 4K live video from space. The broadcast will take place from the International Space Station on April 26, and it’ll showcase NASA astronaut Peggy W...
2018 Acura TLX adds sporty A-Spec to lure tech-savvy younger drivers
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2017 23:00
Acura promised last year that its Precision Concept would donate its distinctive styling to production models sooner rather than later, and the 2018 Acura TLX is next in line. The company’s luxury sports sedan is targe...
Who Are the Security Officers That Forcibly Dragged a United Airlines Passenger?
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2017 23:00
The videos depicting security officers forcibly dragging an elderly United Airlines passenger in Chicago have drawn outrage that is both widespread and entirely justified. Most of the resulting news coverage has focused,...
Drone sales doubled in 2016, proving they're not a novelty
Engadget - 11 Apr 2017 22:56
While it may have been a disappointing holiday season for some drone makers, dollar-for-dollar drone sales in the United States have more than doubled over the past year. According to a new report from market research co...
Tovolo's Collapsible Cover Is A Bubble Shield For Your Microwave
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2017 22:53
Tovolo makes some of our favorite ice-making gear, but for $8 they can also get you back all that time you spend wiping down your microwave.
Overwatch: Uprising event takes us back in time
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2017 22:46
It’s time for Overwatch‘s next seasonal event, but instead of drawing inspiration from real-world happenings like holidays or the Olympics, this one focuses on Overwatch lore. This new event, dubbed Overwatch: Uprisi...