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'Inventory' preserves street clutter with photogrammetry
Engadget - 6 Jun 2018 16:00
Most of the time, we barely notice the lamp posts, bollards and road signs around us. They're street clutter that barely registers in our brain as we go about our busy lives. But Oddviz, an art and design collective from...
Alienware's Wireless Headset trades style for 7.1 surround sound
Engadget - 6 Jun 2018 17:00
E3 is about to get underway in a few short days, with games and new hardware galore. In the run-up to the event, there's always a few companies jumping ahead of the pack. This year, Alienware is among those darting in fr...
The Dark Origin Story of Internet Spiritual Guru Teal Swan
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2018 15:15
Last week, Gizmodo launched The Gateway, an investigative podcast about Teal Swan an internet spiritual guru who creates hypnotic YouTube videos aimed at people who are struggling with depression. These videos share cont...
iOS app on Macs: here's how it will go down
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2018 04:21
iOS and macOS are not going to merge. Apple CEO Tim Cook already set his foot down on that matter. That's just the TL;DR version, though. The fine print, however, does mention something about a more "unified" experience....
MIT algorithm ensures drones get the freshest data possible
Engadget - 6 Jun 2018 02:03
Consider a group of drones that have to constantly exchange information on their position in order to avoid colliding with one another. Or a smart car that needs up-to-the-millisecond sensor data to avoid crashing into o...
New Horizons out of hibernation ahead of Ultima Thule flyby
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2018 01:46
NASA’s New Horizons probe came out of hibernation mode today, its first time back to a fully awake state in six months. Until now, the probe has been in an energy-conserving state while traveling close to its next targ...
5 things Magic Leap just revealed about its AR headset
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2018 23:57
Magic Leap held a livestream for developers today during which time it showcased its Magic Leap One mixed-reality AR headset. The talk lasted about an hour and provided a substantial number of details on the system. Don�...
Texas Man Nearly Dies After Being Bitten by Severed Rattlesnake Head
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2018 23:55
A Texas man thought he had bested a rattlesnake by decapitating it, but when he tried to pick up the slain serpent's head, it bit him and released a potentially fatal dose of venom into his body.
The 2018 Game Awards will stream live on December 6th
Engadget - 6 Jun 2018 23:41
E3 hasn't even started yet, but that isn't stopping The Game Awards from planning its annual ceremony. Geoff Keighley's game industry gala will take place on December 6th at 8:30PM Eastern, complete with free livestreams...
Steam Store will accept anything that's not 'illegal' or 'trolling'
Engadget - 6 Jun 2018 23:18
In efforts to police content on Steam, Valve suddenly changed its policy in mid-May and cracked down on on certain visual novels, giving them a week or two to change their content or be removed from the store. The result...
Dryden Vos' Star Wars Collection Is Most Impressive
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2018 23:15
The importance of the link between Star Wars and its merchandise really can't be overstated. Star Wars basically created movie merchandising, and it's one of the things that's kept Star Wars alive for decades. And while ...
Spotify offers advances to indie artists who directly license music
Engadget - 6 Jun 2018 23:01
Apple might not be the only streaming music giant eager to cut out the middle managers. Billboard sources claimed that Spotify has offered advance fees to indie artists and managers in exchange for licensing some of thei...
Alienware's new headset and gaming mouse mark an unusual peripheral focus
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2018 22:44
Alienware, known for its high-end, pre-built rigs, announced a dive into PC gaming peripherals today. The Dell-owned company has two new PC accessories in particular: a wireless headset and a wired gaming mouse. Though A...
No Man's Sky Players Are Volunteering To Be Space Cops
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2018 22:30
As No Man's Sky players gear up for Next, the big update coming in July, they're readying their communities to welcome new players. For some, that means making new shareable farms and laying out community guidelines. For...
Wyze Cam Pan Review
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2018 22:21
Wyze made a name for itself with the launch of a $20 cube-shaped home security camera, and it recently brought attention back to that model with an update at the same price point. Now the company is back with yet another...
T-Mobile is bringing its long-range LTE to Puerto Rico
Engadget - 6 Jun 2018 22:12
Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane Maria several months later, but it should have the benefit of thoroughly modern networks as it returns to health. T-Mobile now plans to roll out its 600MHz Extended Range LT...
Dave and Buster's Promises 'Truly Memorable' VR Rides That Definitely Won't Involve Puking
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2018 22:11
If you've ever wanted to look like a jackass in public and maybe take home a case of conjunctivitis for the memories, well, Dave and Buster's has a deal for you.
Here's how Apple is making AR objects far more believable
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2018 21:58
Apple is using machine learning to make augmented reality objects more realistic in iOS 12, using smart environment texturing that can predict reflections, lighting, and more. The new feature, being added in ARKit 2.0, u...
Vintage NSA posters remix pop culture as security warnings
Engadget - 6 Jun 2018 21:53
Everyone loves a good government-issued propaganda poster for the chutzpah to blend protocol instruction with jingoistic cheer. A new batch of them, declassified in April, were created by the NSA back in the 60s and 70s ...
Tetris Effect kicks off five days of pre-E3 PlayStation reveals
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2018 21:38
With E3 2018 quickly coming up, Sony has decided to build anticipation for its press conference a little early. The company has announced that, beginning today, it will make daily reveals in the lead up to its E3 presser...
Some questions for the guy selling more than 20,000 films for $1 million
Engadget - 6 Jun 2018 21:32
Who does this, who has the time? How did eBay seller Adam "kilamad" Malik manage the stunning feat of collecting some 21,000 rare, out of print, 4K, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, DVD, Laserdisc, VHS and Beta films? Is this really all...
Landline Phone Service, Which Still Exists, Goes Down Across the U.S.
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2018 21:26
Comcast's Xfinity landline service has been experiencing issues across the U.S. since this morning, with thousands of problems still being reported this afternoon, according to DownDetector.com. The outage map indicates ...