Gadget News
NASA wants your pictures of clouds to verify its satellites' data
Engadget - 17 Mar 2018 05:47
NASA announced this week that it's looking for some citizen scientists to help out with a project. Six orbiting instruments make up NASA's Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) project and they are used to...
Steve Jobs' 1973 job application sells for whopping $174K
Slash Gear - 17 Mar 2018 15:11
Last month we told you about an auction for an interesting piece of Steve Jobs memorabilia: one of the Apple co-founder’s first job applications, dating back to 1973. When the listing was first announced by RR Auction,...
Mobile driver's license test replaces physical card with app
Slash Gear - 17 Mar 2018 01:34
Many states now allow drivers to “carry” digital proof-of-insurance cards rather than physical cards, and now Delaware is testing a similar method for driver’s licenses. The test is part of a half-year study underw...
Digg's Google Reader Replacement is Going the Way of Google Reader
Gizmodo - 17 Mar 2018 00:17
Nothing lasts forever, I suppose. In what could be construed as a cruel joke, Digg is pulling the plug on Digg Reader, the company's answer to the demise of popular RSS service Google Reader. Digg Reader will shut down o...
Tamagotchis are finally coming to your phone, where you can slowly kill them at your own convenience
Gizmodo - 17 Mar 2018 23:47
After decades of being confined to little plastic eggs (and the occasional, usually Japan-only video game), nostalgia-rich pet simulators Tamagotchi are finally coming to people's phones, where we can all fuck up raising...
Whistleblower explains how Cambridge Analytica 'exploited' Facebook
Engadget - 17 Mar 2018 23:33
Last night Facebook announced bans against Cambridge Analytica, its parent company and several individuals for allegedly sharing and keeping data that they had promised to delete. This data reportedly included informatio...
US Army: What If St. Patrick's Day Was About Blowing Stuff Up
Gizmodo - 17 Mar 2018 22:05
St. Patrick's Day is ostensibly a religious occasion that is also intended to celebrate the accomplishments and culture of the Irish people, though in the US it's long been bastardized into quasi-synonymity with drunken ...
Amazon hires former FDA exec for secret health care team
Engadget - 17 Mar 2018 22:03
Amazon has made a big hire for its secret health care division internally known as 1492, according to CNBC: FDA's first chief health informatics officer Taha Kass-Hout. The e-commerce giant reportedly brought him on boar...
In an Odd Turn of Events, an NFL Legend Rescued Stan Lee's Dog
Gizmodo - 17 Mar 2018 21:30
The 95-year-old Stan Lee has had an eventful few months, with reports of his finances in disarray, possible elder abuse, and accusations of sexual harassment on the part of the man himself.
The rise and rise (and rise) of 'Fortnite'
Engadget - 17 Mar 2018 21:00
It's safe to say that, when a video game that counts Drake among its fans has breakfast TV shows around the world discussing its effect on younger players, it has truly made it. No, we're not talking about Grand Theft Au...
Democrats aim to subpoena Apple, Twitter over private chats
Engadget - 17 Mar 2018 20:29
The House of Representatives' investigation into Russia's election interference may have ended, but Democrats are still discussing what they'd like to do if and when they regain a House majority -- and it could have sign...
If You Ever Owned a PS3, Sony Might Owe You $65
Gizmodo - 17 Mar 2018 19:46
If you purchased the first version of Sony's PlayStation 3, then you might be entitled to some cash.
Overwatch's newest hero goes live on March 20
Slash Gear - 17 Mar 2018 19:15
Overwatch players have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the game’s 27th character, and while she’s been available on the Public Test Realm for roughly two weeks already, Blizzard has finally revealed when she’l...
Facebook Suspends Cambridge Analytica, Data Firm That Worked on Donald Trump's Campaign
Gizmodo - 17 Mar 2018 18:30
Facebook has booted Cambridge Analytica, a data firm once hired by President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, and its UK-based parent company SCL Group after it allegedly received user data improperly downloaded and shared ...
Fortnite's 3.3 update is now live on consoles and PC
Slash Gear - 17 Mar 2018 18:16
As one of the most-played games around the world right now, players are eager to learn of any news or releases for Epic Games’ Fortnite. While most of the excitement this week has been surrounding the new mobile versio...
The Ending of The Force Awakens Could Have Been a Lot More Anticlimactic
Gizmodo - 17 Mar 2018 17:45
Star Wars: The Force Awakens ended with one of the all-time blockbuster cliffhangers, as an audience of reverent Star Wars fans waited for years for Luke Skywalker to speak his first words in decades and to finally, afte...
Court axes FCC robocall rule for being too broad
Engadget - 17 Mar 2018 17:31
The previous FCC leadership took some aggressive steps to fight robocalls, but they've just been scaled back. A DC Circuit appeals court has shot down an FCC rule for reportedly going far in its definition of an autodial...
NASA asks public to share cloud photos to help confirm satellite data
Slash Gear - 17 Mar 2018 16:50
NASA has revealed it’s using a rare strategy to help verify data from the Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES): asking the public for help. The space agency says its satellites sometimes have difficul...
Moshi Avanti Air Wireless On-Ear Headphones
The Gadget Flow - 17 Mar 2018 16:00
Enjoy headphones that look as good as they sound with the Moshi Avanti Air Wireless On-Ear Headphones. Featuring a minimalist retro style, the Avanti Air headphones deliver high-quality sound. Using XR40 extreme resoluti...
Springtime Stov Modern Indoor Fire Pit
The Gadget Flow - 17 Mar 2018 16:00
Socialize around a cozy centerpiece inside your home with the Springtime Stov Modern Indoor Fire Pit. While outdoor fire pits have their place, getting warm in the comfort of your living room is hard to beat. The Springt...
Nest Hello Video Doorbell
The Gadget Flow - 17 Mar 2018 16:00
Always know who is at the door with the Nest Hello Video Doorbell. With the Nest Hello, you'll never miss a person or a package at your door. By replacing your existing wired doorbell, Nest Hello provides HD video and cl...
Light Phone 2 Minimalist 4G Phone
The Gadget Flow - 17 Mar 2018 16:00
Use a phone that won't distract you from living with the Light Phone 2 Minimalist 4G Phone. Featuring a simple design, the Light Phone 2 is a 4G phone that offers only essential tools. With a B&W matte E-ink display, the...