Gadget News
Researchers 3D-print WiFi-connected objects that don't need power
Engadget - 6 Dec 2017 02:38
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a way for 3D-printed plastic objects to transmit information via WiFi without the help of batteries or electronics. And they show that it can be done with commer...
NASA's James Webb telescope is one step closer to launch
Engadget - 6 Dec 2017 00:22
NASA's $8.8 billion James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just left the thermal vacuum chamber where it's spent more than three months being put through its paces in a series of hardcore cryogenic tests. Scientists wante...
Amazon's 'Transparent' hasn't cut ties with Jeffrey Tambor yet
Engadget - 6 Dec 2017 22:20
Last month, following accusations of sexual assault, Transparent actor Jeffrey Tambor released a statement that made it seem like he would be leaving the show. "Given the politicized atmosphere that seems to have afflict...
Tesla's Gigafactory might be behind a global battery shortage
Engadget - 6 Dec 2017 15:29
Tesla has been besieged by reports of production delays and quality control issues lately, and now it's coming under fire for problems at its Gigafactory, which have led to a global shortage of cylindrical batteries. Acc...
Qualcomm pushes Snapdragon 845 to steal Apple's privacy crown
Slash Gear - 6 Dec 2017 22:08
Apple may have planted its flag on the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) can still be mindful of privacy, but Qualcomm is looking to unlock the same for Android with the new Snapdragon 845. The new system-on-chip (S...
Car2Go's carsharing service now offers Mercedes CLA sedans in NYC
Engadget - 6 Dec 2017 00:41
If you're a Car2Go member living in New York City, you can show up to your next destination in style. Starting today, members of the car-sharing service in Brooklyn and Queens can rent 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA four-dour se...
Google Search will now related answers to questions you never asked
Slash Gear - 6 Dec 2017 05:21
People giving unsolicited advice or trivia can sometimes be annoying. But when it comes to search, Google thinks it is enriching. Google Search has been offering these snippets of related answers, even related questions,...
Mars rover images show round balls, stirring up new conspiracies
Slash Gear - 6 Dec 2017 02:27
NASA’s Mars rover has provided humans with a slew of images from the Red Planet and you can freely search through them if you have the free time. That’s exactly what some people do, analyzing hundreds of Mars images ...
Why DARPA Is Investing Big in Gene Drives
Gizmodo - 6 Dec 2017 00:52
A powerful and controversial new genetic engineering technology called a gene drive offers the potential to drastically reshape our world by overriding natural selection. And the US military's research arm is among one o...
Watch Qualcomm's weird vision of what Snapdragon 845 life is like
Slash Gear - 6 Dec 2017 23:44
Augmented Reality glasses that can identify your meal. Clearer, more color-rich photos of your salad. 360-degree streaming of avocados over LTE. Qualcomm has a vision of what the Snapdragon 845-powered experience might b...
xFi Advanced Gateway arrives in all Comcast Gigabit markets
Slash Gear - 6 Dec 2017 23:41
Comcast‘s xFi Advanced Gateway is now available in all of the service provider’s Gigabit Internet markets, giving those customers a new way to get Gigabit speeds over WiFi. Comcast brags that its xFi Advanced Gateway...
Jordan Peele to executive produce CBS 'The Twilight Zone' reboot
Engadget - 6 Dec 2017 23:39
A couple of weeks back, CBS CEO Les Moonves announced in an earnings call that the network was planning to bring back "The Twilight Zone" to the broadcaster's All Access streaming app. Now we've got a little more informa...
Porsche is working on a plug-in hybrid version of the 911
Engadget - 6 Dec 2017 23:18
Porsche has been flirting with EVs for a bit now and it looks like the the famed 911 coupe might be going partially electric. CEO Oliver Bloom recently told Automotive News that a plug-in hybrid version of the car will g...
Qualcomm tweaked Bluetooth 5.0 to make headphones so much better
Slash Gear - 6 Dec 2017 23:10
Your Bluetooth music experience could get a whole lot more rewarding, with Qualcomm promising wireless earbuds could last a lot longer with the arrival of the Snapdragon 845. The new chipset brings with it Qualcomm’s S...
Homelessness Is Booming on the West Coast and I'll Give You One Guess Why
Gizmodo - 6 Dec 2017 23:10
For the first time since 2010, the number of homeless people in the US increased this year, according to new estimates from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The main driver of this increase? Lack of...
US airlines plan to enforce new rules on smart bags
Engadget - 6 Dec 2017 23:03
Travelers looking to use their fancy new smart luggage may soon face a hard time getting the bags on a plane due to safety concerns about their batteries. According to CNN, American, Delta and Alaska Airlines have all an...
YouTube reveals the Top 10 trending and music videos of 2017
Slash Gear - 6 Dec 2017 22:56
It’s that time of the year: YouTube has unveiled the most popular videos on its service over the last year. These videos span multiple categories, including music videos, comedy, and that interrupted BBC video that wen...
I Want to Replace My Entire Keyboard With Fidget Spinner Keys
Gizmodo - 6 Dec 2017 22:46
2017 was poised to be one of the most disappointing years in history, filled with a non-stop barrage of depressing developments and defeats. But then, with a last-minute, game-winning buzzer-beater, a company called Hamm...
Lyft's self-driving car pilot launches in Boston
Engadget - 6 Dec 2017 22:41
It took several months, but Lyft and nuTonomy have made good on their promise to test autonomous ridesharing cars in Boston. The two have launched a pilot program that gives "select" Seaport-area passengers a ride in one...
Encrypting Your Emails Just Got Stupid-Easy With ProtonMail's New Bridge Tool
Gizmodo - 6 Dec 2017 22:30
ProtonMail, an email service favored among privacy advocates due to its automatic use of end-to-end encryption, has launched a new product aimed at bringing that same level of privacy to the most popular desktop email cl...
Vine Founder Teases Vine 2.0 or Possibly Some Kind of Pretzel
Gizmodo - 6 Dec 2017 22:30
Earlier today, Vine co-founder Dom Hofmann tweeted the above image captioned only with the letters "v2." Mirroring the logo of the dearly departed mini-video service, the pretzel-y picture seemed to reinforce what Hofman...
The Furries of GTA Online Just Want To Play, But Jerks Get In The Way
Gizmodo - 6 Dec 2017 22:20
GTA Online is home to a community of people who dress up as animals and commit virtual crimes together. The Furry Army, which boasts a roster of nearly 200 members, is led by a red fox-cheetah hybrid, Vik Nightfox. Like ...