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Apple's macOS 'root' bug can be reopened by updating
Engadget - 2 Dec 2017 04:58
After news broke of a devastating security flaw in its most recent version of macOS, Apple responded quickly by releasing a patch. Installing Security Update 2017-001 on either macOS 10.13 or 10.13.1 will resolve a probl...
Magnesium batteries could be safer and more efficient than lithium
Engadget - 2 Dec 2017 00:02
It's still early days for the promise of safer, energy-dense solid-state rechargeable batteries. However, a team of scientists at the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research have just discovered a fast magnesium-ion sol...
Scientists Are Using Drones to Make Sure Seals Are Fat and Healthy
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 17:00
Evaluating the health of wildlife--and by proxy the ecosystems they inhabit--often comes down to taking key measurements of the animals' "body condition," including length and weight. But obtaining these measurements is ...
Woolsey Outdoor Ping Pong Table
The Gadget Flow - 2 Dec 2017 16:00
Take your favorite game outside with the Woolsey Outdoor Ping Pong Table. This incredible table uses modern materials to withstand the elements. In fact, it features a high-pressure laminate on top of Russian Birch core....
The 10 Best Deals Of December 1, 2017
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 00:36
Gift-buying season is in full swing, but there's no reason to bust your budget. We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
UK cyber security chief warns government against using Kaspersky
Engadget - 2 Dec 2017 23:02
In another blow to Kaspersky's business, UK's cyber security authority has advised government agencies not to use the anti-virus software. UK's National Cyber Security Centre chief Ciaran Martin sent a letter to other de...
Watch Jordan Peele Respond to Some Great Get Out Fan Theories
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 22:30
"I love this theory," Jordan Peele says. "It is completely false."
Voyager 1 Just Fired Up Its Backup Thrusters for the First Time in 37 Years
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 22:01
Voyager 1, the probe which became the first man-made object to leave the solar system in 2012, has been away from home for a long, long time--approximately 40 years. It's still been beaming back reams of data and, in its...
Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon review: Second time's a charm
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2017 22:00
A year ago, I reviewed Pokemon Sun and Moon and found that the changes they brought to the long-running (and in many ways stale) Pokemon series were great. After all, Pokemon is not usually a series that makes drastic ch...
Trump Appears to Have Admitted That He Obstructed Justice
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 21:33
Could it be? The day we all knew was coming, eventually, appears to now be upon us. Donald Trump may have just incriminated himself in the Russia probe with a reckless tweet in which he seems to admit to obstructing just...
Honda hopes developers can help keep the LA Olympics moving
Engadget - 2 Dec 2017 21:30
If you've ever been to Los Angeles, you've been in traffic. It's such an integral part of the LA experience that the running joke is that the city is nothing more than a giant parking lot. But the sprawling metropolis is...
Christopher Nolan Says His Batman Films Had One Advantage Over Contemporary Superhero Movies
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 21:15
With the unrelenting extravaganza that is the modern release schedule of superhero movies, it can be easy to forget that the last movie in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight saga was only released five years ago. Accord...
NSA surveillance expansion bill moves to House for a vote
Engadget - 2 Dec 2017 20:01
Intelligence officials might not get the permanent surveillance powers they're looking for, but they could get some key concessions all the same. The House Intelligence Committee has passed the FISA Amendments Reauthoriz...
FDA warns biohackers over DIY gene therapy
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2017 19:00
Biohackers were on the receiving end of an FDA warning this week, one that advised DIYers that publicly available gene therapy kits are illegal. Gene therapy is the process of using genetic material for manipulating or i...
Let's Have Fun Watching The Last Jedi's Actors Learn to Kick Ass
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 18:45
As The Last Jedi release date draws near, every bit of new information only whips us into a greater frenzy of excitement--and this behind-the-scenes glimpse of Daisy Ridley, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, Adam Driver,...
Oh Look, iOS 11 Had Yet Another Phone-Breaking Bug
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 18:40
Ever since it launched in September, iOS 11 has been riddled with glitches, bad UI decisions and general lack of attention to detail. On Friday night, Apple's problems got a little worse with a notifications bug that sen...
Elon Musk Is Sending A Tesla Roadster Into Space On The Falcon Heavy Rocket [Update: No]
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 18:35
The maiden voyage of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket will have some interesting cargo, Elon Musk revealed on Twitter last night. Musk's own cherry red Tesla Roadster playing "Space Oddity" over its stereo system will be abo...
Ask Engadget: What is the best 4K, 3D-capable TV?
Engadget - 2 Dec 2017 18:30
The support shared between readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras t...
Saturday's Best Deals: Amazon Fire TV, Succulents, Anker Gear, Holiday Candy and More
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 17:54
Amazon's fist discount on their Fire TV, succulents, holiday candy, and more lead Saturday's best deals.
iOS 11.2 released: Apple Pay Cash and Dec. 2 bug fix for iPhone
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2017 17:49
Apple has released iOS 11.2, pushing out the major iPhone and iPad update in what appears to be an early launch to address devices affected by the December 2 crash bug. The update was released to iOS users this morning, ...
Blade II Is an Important Guillermo del Toro Movie That Does Not Hold Up at All
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2017 17:30
Blade II is not as good as you remember. That is, assuming you even liked it in the first place. Back in 2002, I saw the film in theaters and liked it so much I rushed out to buy the DVD when it was released. However, re...
EA's 'UFC 3' beta is live this weekend on Xbox One and PS4
Engadget - 2 Dec 2017 17:04
Earlier this month, EA revealed its third big UFC game, which brings an improved career mode and quickplay options to the franchise. Though UFC 3 is set to launch on February 2nd, console owners can get an early look thi...