Gadget News
Nokia flagship 2018 smartphone tipped to feature 5 camera setup
Slash Gear - 21 Jan 2018 16:55
The new HMD Global-owned Nokia has been hard at work over the last year to become a producer of affordable quality Android handsets. The latest Nokia 6 has already been announced, and the upcoming Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 are...
Facebook hires TV network CEO to land worldwide sports deals
Engadget - 21 Jan 2018 21:02
It's clearer than ever that Facebook wants to become a leader in live sports streaming. Variety and the Guardian have learned that Facebook has hired Peter Hutton, the CEO of Discovery-owned TV network Eurosport, to lead...
PlayStation-themed Nike sneakers are a gamer's dream footwear
Slash Gear - 21 Jan 2018 19:05
If sneakers and video games are your thing, get ready for a product collaboration made in heaven. NBA player Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder has created his second signature basketball shoe with Nike, the PG2, a...
'Overwatch' pro player suspended for homophobic slur
Engadget - 21 Jan 2018 06:04
The Overwatch League's honeymoon is over. Dallas Fuel player Felix "xQc" Lengyel has been suspended by both the League and Fuel after hurling a homophobic insult at the Houston Outlaws' openly gay player Austin "Muma" Wi...
Google Play banner hints at dedicated audiobook section
Engadget - 21 Jan 2018 03:03
Google Play might be close to launching a section dedicated to selling audiobooks. 9to5Google has spotted a banner displayed in the Books section of the app market announcing its arrival. It was even promoting a 50 perce...
Audi smart home battery grid creates a 'virtual power plant'
Engadget - 21 Jan 2018 01:29
Audi isn't going to let rival automakers like BMW and Tesla corner the market on home batteries. The German badge is testing a Smart Energy Network where solar-powered batteries not only help your home minimize use of th...
Google CEO Reaffirms Firing James Damore Was the Way to Go, 'I Don't Regret It'
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2018 00:25
Google CEO Sundar Pichai isn't rattled by former engineer James Damore's lawsuit against the tech giant for alleged discrimination against white, conservative men, at least according to remarks he made this week to MSNBC...
BMW to switch Apple CarPlay to subscription service
Engadget - 21 Jan 2018 00:02
Apple CarPlay is being offered in more and more vehicles, often as standard equipment. BMW, though, charges for it. BMW currently offers CarPlay as a $300 option on cars equipped with navigation. This will change, though...
Nonda Zus Smart Backup Car Camera
The Gadget Flow - 21 Jan 2018 16:00
Drive more safely than every with the Nonda Zus Smart Backup Car Camera. Attaching just below your license plate, this device gives you a live view of what's behind your vehicle. The Zus Backup Camera installs in less th...
This Funko Pop Captain America Short is Actually Amazing
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2018 22:30
Although it might end with Captain America firing a nuclear missile?
Trump Administration May Face Lawsuit Over Refusal to Restrict Dangerous Pesticide Chlorpyrifos
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2018 22:15
If Donald Trump's Environmental Protection Agency does not implement restrictions on pesticides advocated in a recent National Marine Fisheries Services report, environmental activists and commercial fisheries hoping to ...
Wonder Woman 2 Will Be The First Film To Implement The PGA's Anti-Sexual Harassment Guidelines
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2018 21:15
On Friday, the Producer's Guild of America released a set of guidelines to prevent and deal with sexual harassment on film sets. Yesterday, it was announced that the first film to implement those guidelines will be Wonde...
GM Tried To Conquer Winter Driving With Space-Age Liquid Tire Chain
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2018 20:00
We are in the middle of a bitter cold winter, and as automotive enthusiasts we share a largely universal hatred of snow and ice, right? I've personally inflicted damage to bumpers, differentials, and control arms, thanks...
Amazon's First Automated Brick-and-Mortar Store Opens to the Public on Monday
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2018 19:25
Amazon's first Amazon Go, a kind of grocery store without cashiers or a checkout line, will open to the public in Seattle on Monday in the first stage of an experiment that could usher in a new era of shopping.
After Math: First!
Engadget - 21 Jan 2018 18:00
It was a week of firsts for the tech industry. Facebook finally got around to adding its first African American board member (because it's not like it's already 2018 or anything), a lifeguard drone made its first Hasselh...
Audi testing its own Smart Energy Network home battery system
Slash Gear - 21 Jan 2018 17:56
Tesla may have made waves with its Tesla Energy home batteries, but more luxury car makers are looking to do something similar as they make the jump to all-electric vehicles. Audi is one of the latest, as the company has...
Looks Like ABC Might Be Quietly Cancelling Inhumans
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2018 17:30
We'll miss you, Medusa. We'll miss you, Medusa's terrible CGI hair.
Google's Gboard debuts a quick way to create reaction GIFs
Engadget - 21 Jan 2018 16:31
Google's Gboard for iOS is lagging a bit behind its Android counterpart, but a new update for iPhone users comes with a game changer. As The Verge has noticed, its dedicated GIF-maker button is no longer hidden at the bo...
Speak Your Car's Language With This $12 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2018 16:05
You've heard of Automatic's smart driving assistant, but if $130 is too rich for your blood, this OBD2 dongle costs over 90% less, connects to any iPhone or Android device over Wi-Fi, and can fulfill many of the same fun...
Muzo Personal Noise Blocking Device
The Gadget Flow - 21 Jan 2018 16:00
Get a good night’s sleep in the city and shut down stressful sound with the Muzo Personal Noise Blocking Device. Using innovative vibration technology, this device helps you rest easy. Muzo sticks to any smooth surface...
Reductivist Ringtool Emergency Multitool
The Gadget Flow - 21 Jan 2018 16:00
Always have the right tools to fix your bike or assemble furniture with the Reductivist Ringtool Emergency Multitool. Made in the USA, this keyring essential has a lot to offer. The Ringtool has regular and flathead scre...
OPPOSETHIS Invisible BACKPACK Three
The Gadget Flow - 21 Jan 2018 16:00
Stay stealthy on your commute with the OPPOSETHIS Invisible BACKPACK Three. Designed to slide into your life with ease, this pack gives you a full 22 liters of interior storage space. That's enough for all of your gear f...