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The White House Reportedly Wants Congress to Pass Something Called the FART Act
Gizmodo - 2 Jul 2018 03:46
Axios reports that the White House wants Congress to pass a bill that "provides Trump a license to raise U.S. tariffs at will." The bill is called the United States Fair and Reciprocal Tariff Act. To me, it is the FART A...
Instagram may let you ask questions in Stories
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 03:35
You can already run polls in your Instagram Stories, but what if you'd like your feedback to be a little more verbose? You might get that wish. A tipster for Android Police has shared what looks to be a test for a questi...
Astronomers captured the first image of a baby planet
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 17:16
Thanks to European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope, a group of astronomers have taken the first photograph of a planet being formed around a young dwarf star called PDS 70. The planet has been named PDS...
Tesla's next California energy storage project may be its largest yet
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 05:10
Tesla's giant Australian energy storage facility may seem small in the near future. Pacific Gas and Electric has submitted proposals for four new energy storage projects to the California Public Utilities Commission, one...
Galaxy Note 9 S Pen could be the most talented stylus yet
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2018 02:50
If you presumed, like many of us, that the Galaxy Note 9 might be as "boring" as an incremental upgrade as the Galaxy S9 was earlier this year, then Samsung might have just turned the tide. Its official invite teaser for...
Facebook Discloses More Data Sharing Partnerships As the Hits Just Keep Coming
Gizmodo - 2 Jul 2018 00:45
It's a day of the week, so that means it's time for more revelations about Facebook's sharing habits that it hadn't previously revealed to users. In the latest entry in the endless attempt at retroactive transparency, Fa...
NYC study backs pay raises for Uber and Lyft drivers
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 23:55
Ridesharing companies in New York City are facing more pressure than ever to increase pay for their drivers. The burg's Taxi and Limousine Commission has released a study recommending raises for drivers with companies li...
Study: Future Teachers Are Already Biased Against Black Children
Gizmodo - 2 Jul 2018 23:50
That black school children are treated more harshly than white children by teachers is no secret, as plenty of studies and painful anecdotes have repeatedly shown. But some recent research published in the journal Contem...
Alzheimer's study reveals how aspirin may reduce disease progression
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2018 23:45
A new study hints at the potential positive effects of aspirin in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. The research, which was recently published in the journal JNeurosci, shows a link between aspirin and a reduced risk of ...
PSVR's World Cup 'executive suite' is more ludicrous than luxurious
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 23:31
In case you wanted another way to watch this year's World Cup from Russia, PlayStation has you covered. Sony's gaming division has partnered with BBC Sports VR to put you in a virtual executive box replete with a giganti...
A Tit, an Owl, and Some Parakeets: Winning Pics From the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards
Gizmodo - 2 Jul 2018 23:30
Photographing wildlife takes a special combination of patience and talent. Birds make the task even more difficult, since they are experts at flying away and disappearing into tall trees.
The 10 Best Deals of July 2, 2018
Gizmodo - 2 Jul 2018 23:15
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
The wreckage of a few ancient planets formed the asteroid belt
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 23:08
It's exciting to watch Japan's Hayabusa 2 craft close in on its chosen asteroid and start surveying it from up close, but we can still learn things about them from down here. A new study has determined that 85 percent of...
Amazon's one-day Arlo Pro 2 deal is a security must-have
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2018 23:00
Amazon is running a one day home security sale, and if you’ve been meaning to install security cameras or a smart doorbell, now might be the time to jump on a deal. The promo includes Netgear’s well-esteemed Arlo Pro...
Nerf's new laser tag guns hook up to your smartphone
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 22:46
If the only thing missing from your summer is the ability to play laser tag at home without a vest, then Hasbro has got you covered. Today, the company announced its Nerf Laser Ops Pro blaster line, which shoot IR bursts...
PlayStation Vue price increase adds $5/mo to all plans
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2018 22:31
PlayStation Vue is about to get more expensive, with Sony announcing a price hike for its on-demand streaming service. The news comes, somewhat ironically, on the heels of AT&T confirming its DirecTV NOW service would be...
PlayStation Vue prices are going up $5 per month
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 22:24
PlayStation announced today that it will be raising the price of its four PlayStation Vue multi-channel bundle plans this month. Access, Core, Elite and Ultra packages will increase in cost by $5 per month starting July ...
Doctor Strange 2 is official, but Marvel can't say when it'll happen
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2018 22:18
Marvel fans will be glad to hear the company plans to launch a sequel to its 2016 movie Doctor Strange. The plan was confirmed by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige during a recent interview, but there’s a catch: the...
Galaxy Note 9 S Pen: 4 new features Samsung could add
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2018 22:12
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 needs to distinguish itself from the rest of the smartphone world, and it seems a new and boosted S Pen is how it will do that. Set to be unveiled in early August, the new Note 9 isn’t expecte...
Huawei patented a smartwatch that stores wireless earbuds
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 22:02
Perhaps still feeling the sting from so-so reviews of Huawei Watch 2, Huawei may be considering a different approach for its next smartwatch. The company has patented a wearable that can house a pair of Bluetooth earbuds...
Instagram now tells you when to stop scrolling
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2018 21:53
Trying to keep up with friends on social media can be a stressful task, especially if you have a lot of people populating your feed. At the same time, it can be difficult to know that you’re seeing the newest posts on ...
Samsung's texting app is randomly sending messages and photos
Engadget - 2 Jul 2018 21:37
Ever had the lingering fear that you'd inadvertently message the wrong phone contact? For some Samsung phone owners, that appears to have come true. Users on Samsung's community forums and Reddit have reported their phon...