Gadget News
Senators want to know if Apple fought back on China's VPN ban
Engadget - 21 Oct 2017 02:54
Apple CEO Tim Cook wasn't pleased about pulling VPN software from the company's App Store in China, but this July, it happened anyway. As a result, many users who once counted on such software to dodge the country's Grea...
Tech Writer Robert Scoble Accused of Sexual Harassment, Assault by Multiple Women
Gizmodo - 21 Oct 2017 18:34
Over the course of the past few weeks, the media world has been experiencing a bit of a wake-up call about rampant sexual harassment throughout the industry after an anonymously sourced list of allegations circulated on ...
Apple's Upgrade Program offers a 'head start' on iPhone X
Engadget - 21 Oct 2017 05:59
While initial pre-orders for the iPhone X are still a week away from opening, some Apple die-hards will be able to get started early. Apple's installment-based Upgrade Program that lets customers get a new phone every ye...
Puerto Rico Has Put Itself in the Running for Amazon's HQ2
Gizmodo - 21 Oct 2017 23:40
Puerto Rico, which is still in shambles after it took an infrastructure-shattering direct hit from Hurricane Maria in September, has submitted a long-shot bid to host Amazon's second headquarters.
LG's OLED TVs now pack loss-free 3D audio
Engadget - 21 Oct 2017 23:01
There's a dirty secret to listening to Dolby Atmos sound on LG's current OLED TVs: all the audio is compressed, so you're losing a little fidelity for the sake of immersive 3D sound. You won't have to make that sacrifice...
Georgia Rep. Betty Price Ponders Whether State Could Just 'Quarantine' People With HIV
Gizmodo - 21 Oct 2017 22:05
Georgia State Rep. Betty Price--spouse of former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, who recently left his role in Donald Trump's administration after taking a few too many taxpayer-funded charter flights--cas...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Thinks Last Action Hero Bombed Because of Bill Clinton
Gizmodo - 21 Oct 2017 21:30
Remember Last Action Hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1993 heavily meta action comedy with a frenetic, Shane Black sensibility to it? Though it's reached cult status in the years since, it didn't do too hot upon initial rel...
New York City ordered to share code for DNA evidence software
Engadget - 21 Oct 2017 21:29
Many attempts to open up access to software in the justice system have fallen flat. Advocates in New York, however, have just scored a significant victory. A federal judge has publicly unsealed the source code for DNA an...
Twitter explains why it takes time to roll out new safety rules
Engadget - 21 Oct 2017 20:02
Twitter has been trying to stamp out harassment, violence and abuse on its platform for years, but it's nowhere near achieving that goal. Since its administrators regularly get a lot of flak for not moving fast enough to...
New Twitch tools help you become a pro streamer
Engadget - 21 Oct 2017 18:31
Many Twitch streamers dream of turning pro, but getting there is a fuzzy process. How do you know you've 'made it' and can apply to become an affiliate or partner? And how do you make a big deal out of staple events like...
Experience The Walking Dead in VR with AMC's new app
Slash Gear - 21 Oct 2017 18:20
AMC’s The Walking Dead returns for its eighth season this weekend, and to help celebrate the TV network has released a new VR app that will let viewers finally step into the role of the show’s titular zombies. Titled...
Here's Why Engine Oil Filters Are So Fascinating
Gizmodo - 21 Oct 2017 18:00
On a shelf in my garage sits a truly shocking collection of oil filters, including those for cars I don't even own. I'm not sure I have a good explanation for my obsession, other than simply that oil filters are beautifu...
Thor: Ragnarok Director Taika Waititi Responding to Internet Commenters is a Pure Joy
Gizmodo - 21 Oct 2017 17:45
Cementing his role as one of the most fun, charismatic directors working right now, Taika Waititi took to YouTube to respond to some absurd, combative internet comments. After watching Waititi for a couple of minutes, it...
Celebrate Back To The Future Day By Renting One Of These DeLoreans On Turo
Gizmodo - 21 Oct 2017 17:10
Strap on your Nike Air Mags and start blasting Huey Lewis because today, October 21st, is Back to the Future Day. It's the day when noted rock n' roll '80s teen Marty McFly travels into the future year of 2015 in Back to...
The best devices and apps to up your selfie game
Engadget - 21 Oct 2017 17:00
The first time a stranger on the train told me I had a nice smile, I didn't believe her. Back then, I hadn't yet had my crooked teeth fixed, and my self-esteem wasn't anywhere as high as it is today. I was an ugly kid, a...
This Sesame Street Parody Showcases the Tastiest Zombie Apocalypse
Gizmodo - 21 Oct 2017 16:30
Next time on The Walking Dead: cookies. Delicious, delicious cookies.
Apple Upgrade Program users get an early start on iPhone X pre-orders
Slash Gear - 21 Oct 2017 16:24
We’re less than a week away from when Apple opens pre-orders for the highly anticipated iPhone X. While there’s little you can do to guarantee a device on day one, Apple has revealed it’s allowing members of its iP...
How Microsoft embraced 'messy' creativity with Windows Ink
Engadget - 21 Oct 2017 15:30
Windows Ink isn't Microsoft's first stab at bringing stylus support to PCs -- that would be Windows XP Tablet Edition -- but it is the company's most successful. It made stylus support a core part of Windows 10, and it's...
Triby IO Smart Home Speaker Hub
The Gadget Flow - 21 Oct 2017 15:00
Upgrade your entire home at once with the Triby IO Smart Home Speaker Hub. Looking like a modern sound system, this intelligent device offers much more. The Triby IO can actually connect to all of the smart devices in yo...
Quiet Time Privacy Lounge Chair
The Gadget Flow - 21 Oct 2017 15:00
Find some peace and quiet with the Quiet Time Privacy Lounge Chair. Looking futuristic yet highly fashionable, this chair has one very distinct feature. Both sides feature rather enormous wings coming out at 90-degree an...
Moto Z Alexa Smart Speaker Mod
The Gadget Flow - 21 Oct 2017 15:00
Stay connected wherever you go with the Moto Z Alexa Smart Speaker Mod. Attaching to your Moto Z smartphone, this device offers incredible sound instantly. The powerful speaker spreads the audio in multiple directions to...
Inspire [mac candle N°2] Relaxing Candle
The Gadget Flow - 21 Oct 2017 15:00
Channel your inner total zen with the Inspire [mac candle N°2] Relaxing Candle by Twelve South. As a non-tech addition to your desk, the scent will help to ease your stressed mind and allow you to focus. The Inspire Can...