Gadget News
Disney hires former Apple, Samsung exec for its streaming service
Engadget - 20 Jan 2018 06:47
As Disney prepares for its streaming service that's launching next year, Variety reports it has snagged an executive to run operations. Kevin Swint (LinkedIn) worked at Apple for five years, eventually running its iTunes...
Flu virus can be spread by simply breathing: study
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2018 03:10
Being around a random sneeze or cough during flu season is enough to strike paranoia into one’s heart, but it turns out it takes far less to potentially infect you. Researchers with the University of Maryland and other...
Leather Textured Snap iPhone X Case
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2018 16:00
Protect your phone in sophisticated style with the Leather Textured Snap iPhone X Case. Compatible with iPhone X devices, the Leather Textured Snap case features a polycarbonate frame and genuine leather finish. Addition...
Brush Up On Thanos's History Before Infinity War With This Video
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 23:45
What comic series did Thanos debut in? Was he really based on Darkseid? And what's his whole deal with Death?
At Least Part Of The Planned Hasbro Cinematic Universe Isn't Happening
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 22:30
A couple years ago, Paramount and Hasbro Studios gathered a bunch of writers together for one sacred purpose: to write some movies about a bunch of toys from the '80s. Now, it seems, that noble dream may not come to frui...
Nike's 'PlayStation' PG2s are like a DualShock for your feet
Engadget - 20 Jan 2018 22:30
Nike has never been afraid to use different technologies to experiment with its sneakers. After all, this is the company that brought you the Mag and HyperAdapt, two shoes powered by auto-lacing mechanisms. And while its...
Twitter Alerts Nearly 680,000 Users They May Have Been Duped by Russian Accounts
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 22:00
Twitter admitted on Friday evening that its investigation into suspected Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential elections had turned up what it believes were over 50,000 automated accounts linked to the Kremlin--and t...
'Everyone Knows' Former White House Staffer Omarosa Loved Taping Meetings
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 21:44
The White House, specifically an Omarosa-Free Zone circa December 2017, continues to be plagued by Apprentice star-turned-former White House staffer Omarosa, with her everlasting affinity for appearing in places she does...
'Destiny 2' has another problem with diminishing rewards
Engadget - 20 Jan 2018 20:31
Bungie previously promised to both tackle complaints about diminishing rewards in Destiny 2 and to be more transparent going forward, but it's apparent the studio still has some work to do. Players have discovered that t...
The Latest Images From Krypton Spotlight The Visual Design of The Doomed Planet
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 20:00
Krypton is often depicted as either a lavish, ornate world at the pinnacle of its opulence, or as a utilitarian utopia. But rarely, if ever, is it considered as a place where people actually live their lives--eat, drink,...
The Controversy Around This YouTuber's Request for a Free Hotel Room Will Make Your Head Hurt
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 19:30
YouTubers, Instagram devotees and other vaguely influential social media "influencers" don't have the greatest reputation as of late. That's with fairly good reason, because whenever one of their controversies explodes i...
Disney hires ex-Apple & Samsung director to lead its streaming service
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2018 19:00
Disney is continuing to make progress on building itself one of the top streaming video services when it launches sometime in 2019. The media giant has already been pulling its content and ending deals with rival Netflix...
The 1977 Ford LTD Is Anything But Down-Sized
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 19:00
In the late 1970s, cars were getting smaller. While it took the United States a few years to figure out, the world collectively decided that cars didn't need to be the size as an oil tanker.
Stephen King Has A Great Idea For A New TV Series
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 18:45
Stephen King, horror author extraordinaire, is no stranger to the world of television, and while his work hasn't been quite as successful there as it has been in film, it's certainly been an essential part of King's horr...
Final Fantasy 14 update reintroduces iconic FF6 villains
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2018 18:00
The popularity and quality of Final Fantasy XIV has grown significantly since the release of the Stormblood expansion last year, and now developer Square Enix has detailed the online RPG’s latest update. Dubbed Rise of...
The Morning After: Weekend Edition
Engadget - 20 Jan 2018 18:00
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. It's the weekend already? You might have a strange email from Twitter in your inbox, and if you've shopped with OnePlus lately then it might be time to cancel your card.
Saturday's Best Deals: Memory Foam Pillows, Samsung TVs, David Archy Boxers, and More
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 17:57
Shredded memory foam pillows, discounted cotton boxer briefs and pajamas from David Archy, Reebok's Daily Deals, and more lead Saturday's best deals.
Police Discover Child Pornography on Las Vegas Shooter's Computer
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2018 17:45
You may have been wondering, as my colleague, senior writer Monique Judge recently did, why "Las Vegas shooter" is trending again. It's because authorities have found a mass of child pornography on his computer, accordin...
What we're buying: Dyson's Supersonic hair dryer
Engadget - 20 Jan 2018 17:30
This month, Associate Editor Swapna Krishna is singing the praises of Dyson's advanced but pricey hair dryer. Compared with her old model, it's like night and day.
Baidu reveals a different smart speaker strategy with Raven H and DuerOS
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2018 16:46
Like just about every big tech company these days, Chinese web giant Baidu is getting in on the smart speaker game. But the company is doing things noticeably different from Amazon or Google, despite selling its new Rave...
Mujjo Leather Crochet Touchscreen Gloves
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2018 16:00
Brace the winter weather without sacrificing your style with the Mujjo Leather Crochet Touchscreen Gloves. Featuring a stunning mix of leather and Egyptian cotton, these gloves will keep your hands nice and warm all wint...
Xero A1i Auto-Ranging Digital Bow Sight
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2018 16:00
Easily range a target with the Xero A1i Auto-Ranging Digital Bow Sight. The Xero A1i automatically measures the distance to a target and offers an accurate LED pin for the shot. Likewise, the dual-colored LED pins enable...