Gadget News
Intel and AMD Join Forces on Tiny New Chip
Gizmodo - 8 Jan 2018 04:01
Intel and AMD might be fierce competitors for decades, but that hasn't stopped the two chip makers from teaming up to create a new mobile CPU with souped up integrated GPU that will soon be found in gaming and profession...
UVify's Oori is a 60MPH micro drone that leaves others in the dust
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 16:45
At last year's CES, drone newcomer UVify made a splash with its speedy Draco racing quad. So much so, we awarded it the "Best Drone" in the official Best of CES awards. This year, the team is back with a new quadcopter c...
HP's Z 3D Camera puts Sprout's scanning power on your PC
Ars Technica - 8 Jan 2018 10:01
A PC accessory that saves you from buying a new, $3,000 machine.
It's io9's Tenth Anniversary, and the Celebration Begins Here
Gizmodo - 8 Jan 2018 22:30
io9 has traveled 10 years into the future. That future is now.
Printable Valentine's Day Cards from ThinkGeek
Think Geek - 8 Jan 2018 17:38
We here at ThinkGeek know how important it is that you take some time to tell the loved one in your life how much they really mean to you. So we have engineered a way to make that as easy as possible... with printable Va...
VW's Microbus EV will have an NVIDIA-powered AI co-pilot
Slash Gear - 8 Jan 2018 07:30
Volkswagen’s I.D. BUZZ will be smarter than the average Microbus, with the upcoming EV settling on NVIDIA’s new DRIVE IX platform for its onboard AI. The electric bus proved an instant hit when VW unveiled it in conc...
Smart Toy Maker to Pay $650,000 After Millions of Kids Get Hacked
Gizmodo - 8 Jan 2018 21:05
In recent years, a number of toy makers have come under fire for developing children's smart devices that turn out to be privacy nightmares, and a company called VTech Electronics has just settled the Federal Trade Commi...
SOLOS smart cycling glasses are going for a run
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 18:00
While the consumer smart glasses craze has ebbed, the technology has found a niche in the sport training world -- especially among cyclists. At CES 2018 on Monday, SOLOS debuted the latest iteration of its smart cycling ...
Tile's item-finding technology gets built into Bose earbuds
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 15:00
Ever lost a pair of earbuds? Or your luggage at the airport? Or worse, your inhaler? Well, starting this year, Tile will partner with companies like Bose, Samsonite and Propeller Health to help you find those things and ...
Netatmo's Smart Home Bot uses AI to let you text commands to your devices
Ars Technica - 8 Jan 2018 03:00
Voice controls not your thing? No problem.
Startup Byton Says EV Crossover Will Cost $45,000 And Keep The Massive Dash Screen
Gizmodo - 8 Jan 2018 02:48
The latest auto startup to make a splash at CES is Byton, and tonight the new company unveiled its first vehicle: an electric crossover-looking thing that will launch in 2019 and start at around $45,000, the companies co...
Linksys introduces the first router that prioritizes Xbox One gaming
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 21:34
This week at CES, Linksys is debuting a new gaming router, the WRT32XB, which is the first (and only) device that's specifically optimized for the demands of the Xbox One. It's basically an Xbox One-specific model of the...
Hundreds of Stone Tools Uncovered at Prehistoric 'Picnic Spot'
Gizmodo - 8 Jan 2018 20:20
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered an ancient sweet spot in which early humans flourished some 500,000 years ago.
ASUS' new Lyra routers are seriously unconventional
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 16:00
ASUS has developed an interesting habit. Forget routers with subtle designs that blend into your living room -- the company has started making routers that look straight up wack. Case in point: the Blue Cave router that ...
ASUS' latest laptop embraces eSports with help from a top team
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 16:00
ASUS has partnered with SKT T1, one of the biggest teams in eSports, on its latest iteration of the ROG Strix laptop line. The ROG Strix SKT T1 Hero Edition is a laptop designed to play Multiplayer Online Battle Arena ga...
Onewheel doubles the range of its electric skateboard
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 16:00
There's nothing quite like the Onewheel. The electric rideable is like a skateboard, unicycle and balance board rolled into one; a chunky tire sits in the middle while your feet rest on wooden panels — like the nose an...
Google bans sketchy UK ads for profiteering addiction helplines
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 15:53
Google's not having the best start to the year, as it's already been called out, yet again, for unscrupulous advertising practices. An investigation by The Sunday Times shed light on a significant money-making machine, w...
This robot therapy duck comforts kids with cancer
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 15:30
CES is flush with giant TVs, smart fridges, and plenty of other superfluous nonsense. So it was a breath of fresh air when a company called Sproutel and Aflac showed up with a robot duck designed to comfort children with...
Planet Computers Gemini Mini Android Laptop
The Gadget Flow - 8 Jan 2018 15:00
Put your work in your pocket and stay connected on the move with the Planet Computers Gemini Mini Android Laptop. This tiny device measures just 0.59 inches thick, and it weighs only 11.3 ounces. In spite of these minusc...
Mira fertility monitor helps you track your ovulation with AI
Engadget - 8 Jan 2018 14:30
One of the problems with over-the-counter fertility monitors is that they don't often tell you much beyond if you happen to be ovulating at the time you're taking the test. If you are, there's a smiley face, and if you'r...
AMD Is Making a Really Great Case For Ditching Intel-based Computers
Gizmodo - 8 Jan 2018 07:00
If the last week has led you to be wary of having an Intel CPU powering your PC then you might want to get excited, because it seems like AMD might have started actually making CPUs you'd want instead of having Intel ins...
Samsung The Wall 146-inch TV, 8K AI tech take viewing to the next level
Slash Gear - 8 Jan 2018 06:00
You'll probably want to remodel your living room to make room for Samsung's latest, greatest, and biggest TV. At CES 2018, the consumer electronics giant revealed two rather big advancements in its TV line up. And by big...