Gadget News
Samsung believes 'programmable objects' will blanket your home
Engadget - 18 Oct 2017 03:15
While Samsung continues to reap the rewards of being the world's largest Android partner, it also has its eyes set on the future of the connected home. "Samsung is very focused on the internet of things," said David Eun,...
Russia Deceived Black Activists Into Aiding Their Election Interference Scheme
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2017 23:30
A landmark investigation from Russian news outlet RBC uncovered a Kremlin-sponsored scheme that used Facebook to recruit black activists in the US as part of Russia's election interference campaign, reportedly paying the...
This Guy Just Injected Himself With a DIY HIV Treatment on Facebook Live
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2017 23:00
Tristan Roberts sits sandwiched between two men on a couch in a bland DC apartment, with leafy, dusk-lit trees peeking out from the sheer curtains behind him. The mundanity of the setting betrays the extremity of what is...
What DNA Testing Companies' Terrifying Privacy Policies Actually Mean
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2017 16:10
You probably wouldn't hand out your social security number without having a pretty good idea of how that information was going to be used, right? That would be dumb. It's extremely sensitive information. And yet, the con...
NVIDIA's cheapest SHIELD TV brings 4K HDR fight to Apple TV
Slash Gear - 18 Oct 2017 17:08
NVIDIA’s most affordable SHIELD TV is now shipping, with the entry-level set-top box promising 4K HDR content support and gaming despite its lower price. Announced last month, the SHIELD TV 16GB lacks the dedicated gam...
Sonos Finally Squished Alexa Into A Speaker, But Maybe Just Buy A Dot
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2017 06:01
Sonos wouldn't like it, but you could call its new smart speaker an "Echo." A high-end, very nice-sounding, but flawed Amazon Echo--the kind someone who just got a promotion might buy themselves, because unlike the $50 D...
Intel proposes a mathematical formula for self-driving car safety
Engadget - 18 Oct 2017 04:00
As autonomous vehicles become a part of the landscape, there are more questions than ever about their safety, and how to determine responsibility when they get in an accident. With so many companies (Alphabet, Uber, GM, ...
China Blocks WeChat Features Ahead of 19th National Congress
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2017 02:45
In the lead up to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China this month--a major changing of the guard which will see widespread retirements among senior leaders--the country's censors have been cracking ...
Tesla Workers Allegedly Faced Racial Discrimination And Harassment By Coworkers And Superiors: Lawsuit
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2017 02:05
Three black former Tesla employees claim they suffered racial discrimination and racially-motivated abuse by company supervisors and fellow employees, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Phiaton BT 150 NC neckband earbuds block almost all ambient noise
Slash Gear - 18 Oct 2017 23:35
Phiaton has launched a pair of neckband-style earbuds that are able to block out the majority of ambient noises, making them a great choice for anyone who needs noise-cancelling headphones with a lightweight and portable...
Sony to publish indie games on Nintendo Switch and PC
Engadget - 18 Oct 2017 23:33
The console wars are not over, but there are some signs that collaboration may yet win out. While Sony continues to opt out of the "Better Together" Minecraft initiative to bring cross-platform play to all platforms, it ...
Sonos One vs PLAY:1 - The 411 on the newest Alexa speaker
Slash Gear - 18 Oct 2017 23:30
It’s the season of smart speakers, but the Sonos One has a strong pitch for being your voice-driven media player of choice. As we found in our full review, despite a few teething pains the Amazon Alexa-powered speaker ...
Samsung is all talk about the IoT with Bixby 2.0 and SmartThings
Ars Technica - 18 Oct 2017 23:30
Samsung talked up an ambitious vision, but it's all theoretical for now.
The 10 Best Deals of October 18, 2017
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2017 23:10
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
New cloud-friendly Lightroom has 1TB of photo storage, same UI across desktop and mobile
Ars Technica - 18 Oct 2017 23:10
For the time being, the desktop-based Lightroom Classic will continue to be developed.
Scientists Just Found the Perfect Spot to Build an Underground Colony on the Moon
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2017 22:55
For years, scientists have wondered if dark, crater-like features on the lunar surface might be entrances to giant caverns carved long ago by flowing lava. Researchers from Japan and the United States have uncovered new ...
Facebook's discovery-minded Explore Feed comes to your desktop
Engadget - 18 Oct 2017 22:52
For a while, Facebook has offered an Explore Feed on mobile devices to help you discover stories beyond the friends and pages you already follow. Now, it's ready to bring that experience to your PC: Facebook has confirme...
Halo: Master Chief Collection goes 4K for Xbox One X
Slash Gear - 18 Oct 2017 22:51
Here’s some good news for those of you planning to jump to the Xbox One X next month: Microsoft and 343 Industries confirmed today that Halo: The Master Chief Collection will be updated to take full advantage of the ne...
YouTube TV voice control arrives via Google Home
Slash Gear - 18 Oct 2017 22:45
YouTube TV subscribers now have the option of controlling the service using their voice via a Google Home device. The new support has arrived for the Google Home and Google Home mini; it’ll also be available on the Goo...
Snap's Latest Hardware Is a Dancing Hot Dog Costume
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2017 22:35
Last year, Snapchat became a "camera company," changed its name to Snap, and unveiled its first piece of hardware: camera sunglasses called Spectacles. Today, Snap is evolving yet again. That AR dancing hot dog, the star...
PlayStation's latest gamepad is made especially for kids
Engadget - 18 Oct 2017 22:32
PlayStation's next step toward console-gaming domination is getting its gamepads in smaller hands. To do that, it has partnered with vaunted accessory-maker Hori on the Mini Wired Gamepad for the PlayStation 4. Sony says...
Google Play apps with as many as 2.6m downloads added devices to botnet
Ars Technica - 18 Oct 2017 22:19
Your periodic reminder: Google is chronically unable to detect untrustworthy apps.