Gadget News
Facebook Now Says It Will Remove Misinformation That Inspires Real-World Violence
Gizmodo - 19 Jul 2018 04:20
After a rough week of criticism over Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's shoddy explanation for why he won't ban conspiracy site Infowars--including a very awkward tangent into apparently believing Holocaust deniers are not "...
This Galaxy S9 update has likely Note 9 camera feature details
Slash Gear - 19 Jul 2018 17:17
In an update to a select few Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphones showed what’s likely a release day feature for the Galaxy Note 9. The version of the Galaxy S9 in question is the South Korean version – of course – and th...
Windows 10 will get better at telling the time with new leap second support
Ars Technica - 19 Jul 2018 17:10
Telling the time is going to be a whole lot more accurate.
Alphabet's Loon internet balloons are making their way to Kenya
Engadget - 19 Jul 2018 15:44
Alphabet has announced Loon's first commercial deal in Africa merely a few days after the former X lab experiment finally became a full-fledged company. According to Reuters, the new subsidiary will deploy internet-relay...
BRIIDGS 2-in-1 Carry-On Bag
The Gadget Flow - 19 Jul 2018 15:00
Effortlessly pack for your next weekend getaway with the BRIIDGS 2-in-1 Carry-On Bag. Ideal for short trips, this travel pack works as both a backpack and a duffel bag. It also complies with carry-on baggage dimensions f...
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau: no to wireless charging for now
Slash Gear - 19 Jul 2018 04:46
Although it may have had a few lapses here and there, OnePlus has tried hard to stay true to its commitment to "Never Settle". That, however, may have ironically caused it to ironically miss out on some features that som...
Gorilla Glass 6 focuses on drops, coming to Galaxy Note 9 maybe
Slash Gear - 19 Jul 2018 04:13
Corning's Gorilla Glass 5 has made durability tests one-thirds boring. Unless you have a Mohs level 6 pick in your pocket or an open glass cutter in you bag, phone screens are mostly safe from scratches. They might, howe...
VR standard promises an end to headset connector headaches
Engadget - 19 Jul 2018 03:34
If you've used a wired VR headset, you probably know the connector situation is inconsistent and messy: you frequently have to plug multiple cables into your PC, which is space consuming at best and potentially impractic...
Some of the Most Spectacular Astronomy Images of 2018
Gizmodo - 19 Jul 2018 01:01
Over 4,200 photographs were submitted to this year's Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest, but only these 25 images made it to the shortlist.
Spotify lets artists submit unreleased tracks to playlist editors
Engadget - 19 Jul 2018 23:33
Spotify announced today that it's making it easier for artists and labels to submit new music to its playlist editors. The company has released a new feature, which is still in beta, that will allow artists and managers ...
Raw Turkey Is Spreading Superbug Salmonella
Gizmodo - 19 Jul 2018 23:30
Getting a stomach bug is bad enough. But a new outbreak of salmonella bacteria spread by raw turkey that has sickened nearly 100 people across several states has an troubling wrinkle to it: The germ at fault is likely al...
Rootless Pixel Launcher version 3.6 released for free
Slash Gear - 19 Jul 2018 23:27Whale Sharks Can Live 130 Years, New Study Estimates
Gizmodo - 19 Jul 2018 23:20
The world's biggest fish is the mysterious whale shark, which can grow as heavy as 40,000 pounds and as large as 60 feet, though most top out a few feet and pounds smaller than that. It also appears these behemoths can l...
Instagram's new status indicators are yet another thing to turn off
Slash Gear - 19 Jul 2018 23:05
If it can’t make you share more photos, Instagram instead plans to coax you into chatting, with a new feature underscoring the app’s direct messaging. Although direct messaged have long been offered on Instagram, the...
iFixit puts the MacBook Pro's anti-debris keyboard to the test
Engadget - 19 Jul 2018 23:05
Users have complained that the butterfly switch keyboard that comes with newer MacBook and MacBook Pro models is too sensitive to crumbs and dust, with difficult-to-repair keys becoming "sticky" overtime. But when iFixit...
This Teen TITANS trailer is for the children
Slash Gear - 19 Jul 2018 23:00
If you watch the following series trailer and think it’s not a film you’ll ever want to see, you’re not alone. Think of this amalgamation of elements to be something akin to Twilight or The Hunger Games – a book ...
Sunken Russian Warship Rumored to Contain 200 Tons of Gold Discovered Near South Korea
Gizmodo - 19 Jul 2018 22:55
A missing Russian Imperial Navy cruiser said to contain 200 tons of gold bullion worth an estimated $133 billion has been discovered after being lost at sea for 113 years.
Microsoft's strong quarter was powered by the cloud, Surface and Xbox
Engadget - 19 Jul 2018 22:44
It's honestly getting a bit tough to write about Microsoft's quarterly earnings without sounding like a broken record. For years, its booming cloud business has pushed revenues higher, and the same is true for the past f...
Doctor Who season 11 trailer reveals 13th Doctor: Jodie Whittaker
Slash Gear - 19 Jul 2018 22:39
During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con today, BBC released the trailer for Doctor Who season 13, revealing the long-running show’s latest Doctor: Jodie Whittaker. This marks the first time a woman has played the Doctor ...
The 2019 Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a single-seat drag rocket
Slash Gear - 19 Jul 2018 22:32
Dodge may have already created drag-strip royalty with the Demon, but now there’s a new 2019 Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 for those looking to spend a little less on their ridiculous racer. Based on the regular R/T Sc...
This day in Engadget history: The iPhone jailbreak era begins
Engadget - 19 Jul 2018 22:30
Engadget has been around for 14 years and counting, which means our archives contain a veritable treasure trove of technology history. From notable reviews and news to the more mundane or ridiculous finds from across the...
Instagram's New Activity Status Shows When You're Online, and Yes You Can Turn It Off
Gizmodo - 19 Jul 2018 22:10
Instagram is getting that little green dot--the universal sign for "I'm available to chat, please bother me." If, like me, you don't need your friends to know when you're mindlessly scrolling through photos in bed, you c...