Gadget News
Microsoft and Facebook's open AI ecosystem gains more support
Engadget - 11 Oct 2017 16:38
Artificial intelligence has helped jump start everything from self-driving cars to soft robotics. As if that wasn't enough, it's also tearing down language barriers to bring the world closer together. But, at the same ti...
Whatsapp exploit can give a glimpse of your sleep, chatting habits
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 03:29
WhatsApp, despite its claims to privacy and end-to-end encryption, has never really recovered from the scandals that plagued it, especially after its acquisition by Facebook. This recently discovered vulnerability doesn�...
Mark Zuckerberg apologizes for insensitive VR tour of Puerto Rico
Engadget - 11 Oct 2017 03:05
Did Mark Zuckerberg's VR tour of hurricane-struck Puerto Rico come across as callous to you? You're far from alone, and Zuckerberg realizes it... in a manner of speaking. The Facebook chief has apologized for his approac...
A Bug on T-Mobile's Website Exposed Its Customers' Personal Information
Gizmodo - 11 Oct 2017 01:00
A major flaw on T-Mobile's website could have allowed hackers to extract personal information belonging to millions of customers, according to the researcher who discovered it. The bug was fixed on Friday after the compa...
Intel created a superconducting test chip for quantum computing
Engadget - 11 Oct 2017 00:50
Quantum computing is the next big technological revolution, and it's coming sooner than you might think. IBM unveiled its own quantum processor this past May, scientists have been experimenting with silicon-laced diamond...
Hulu makes it easier to find what's on its live TV service
Engadget - 11 Oct 2017 20:42
Hulu keeps refining its live TV service, introducing new changes to the interface and programming aimed at helping its customers find things they want to watch, whether live or on-demand. The streaming service is availab...
Game Boy Classic speculation sparked by new Nintendo trademarks
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 17:26
After the resounding success of the NES Classic and the apparent success of its predecessor, what’s next for the big N? It seems safe to assume that Nintendo will want to continue the Classic Edition line, with the nex...
Taylor Swift has an app now because life is a nightmare
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 17:25
The folks at Glu have “developed” an app that places Taylor Swift at the center of a social media app called The Swift Life. This app either slightly modifies or straight up copy-pastes elements from Instagram, Faceb...
Scorpions Can Tweak Their Venom in Response to Changing Threats
Gizmodo - 11 Oct 2017 16:45
New research shows that some scorpions can tailor their venom depending on the task at hand, whether it be snatching its next meal or protecting itself against predators. It marks the first time that scientists have docu...
Apple foldable OLED iPhone ditches Samsung
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 16:12
Even though the iPhone X isn’t even here yet, new rumors are looking into the future of the brand – far into the future, as a matter of fact. Apple is said to be working on a new foldable iPhone, but such a device ma...
Why Climate Scientists Depend on Alaska's Indigenous Communities Now More Than Ever
Gizmodo - 11 Oct 2017 15:48
UTQIA VIK, ALASKA--Arnold Brower Jr., a 70-year-old Iñupiat whaling captain, can recall his first encounter with scientists clearly. It was 1977, and the International Whaling Commission (IWC) had just placed a moratori...
DJI Spark Mini Drone
The Gadget Flow - 11 Oct 2017 14:50
Capture the world around you one photo at a time with the DJI Spark Mini Drone. Complete with a camera, this drone has advanced technology to snap images unlike ever before. The Spark Drone has intelligent in-flight mode...
Fake cracking glass skywalk in China is a terrible prank
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 13:13
A lot of things these days can be faked with the right hardware and digital tools. But while many of them are usually employed for harmless fun and laughs, some might have less than pleasant effects on people. In China�...
Tamagotchi will return next month with six miniature designs
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 02:50
It may not seem like so much time has passed, but the venerable Tamagotchi turns 20 this year (in the US, that is), and to mark the occasion Bandai Namco will release a special miniature version of the gizmo. Only limite...
Database leaks 47GB of medical records including names and test results
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 01:23
An Amazon S3 repository left publicly accessible has leaked about 47GB of medical data, the sum total of which includes 315,363 PDF files. The discovery was made by Kromtech Security Researchers, who estimated the medica...
Stream offers cryptocurrency option to livestreamers abandoned by Nintendo
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 00:41
Nintendo recently announced that its Creators Program would no longer be supporting YouTube Live livestreamed videos, leaving a bunch of gamers upset and abandoned without any solid way to bring in revenue from those par...
This Yellowstone study just cut our potential apocalypse timeline
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 23:59
An extinction level event had its likely arrival date changed thanks to a study performed in Yellowstone and reported this week. Yellowstone National Park has a supervolcano under it that’ll one day erupt and likely ki...
Roku's free ad-supported movie channel is available for everyone
Engadget - 11 Oct 2017 23:38
A month ago, Roku announced that it was launching its own movie channel with both big studio flicks and small releases. The company planned a phased rollout to anyone using any of its post-sixth generation devices and TV...
Amazon gives teens their own login, but parents retain power
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2017 23:35
Amazon is giving teenagers a bit of independence by allowing them to place their own orders under their own login while using their parent(s) Prime subscription. Parents must add their teens (aged 13 to 17) to their Hous...
Privacy-focused Telegram can share your location in real time
Engadget - 11 Oct 2017 23:21
Telegram is big on privacy, but that doesn't mean you always want to keep things hush-hush -- in fact, you may want to reveal exactly what you're up to. Appropriately, the company just updated its Android and iOS apps wi...
Alibaba reportedly plans to spend $15 billion on 'moonshot' projects
Engadget - 11 Oct 2017 23:06
Research and development in the tech industry is a pretty big deal. Google spins off its massive advertising revenues into all sorts of wild projects aimed at finding the next big thing. Apple and Amazon both spend billi...
Google Home Mini review--A gateway drug for the Google Assistant
Ars Technica - 11 Oct 2017 22:55
A great starter kit for newbies, if you can stand the lack of good music playback.