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Hobie Mirage i11S Inflatable Single Kayak
The Gadget Flow - 28 Jul 2018 15:00
Easily go out on the kayak whenever you feel like it with the Hobie Mirage i11S Inflatable Single Kayak. This low-profile performer comes with a rigid inflatable drop stitch hull, making it an incredibly lightweight infl...
7 Problems with YouTube Music that Need Fixing Fast
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2018 15:00
It might come as no surprise to you that Google has launched something that isn't really finished: YouTube Music is available now in the U.S. and several other countries, but it barely qualifies as a music streaming serv...
Inmates hacked prison tablets to steal $225,000 for apps and music
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2018 03:30
Company JPay offers special, small tablets designed specifically for corrections facilities. These tablets are intended to provide inmates with limited access to the outside world, including email and mobile games, but i...
Google plans to launch 200 high-quality Internet hotspots in Nigeria
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2018 01:27
Google has announced plans to rollout Internet hotspots in Nigeria, a move that will give millions of people online access. The project will involve the construction of Google Station destinations across five Nigerian ci...
For Better or Worse, YouTube Now Adapts to Multiple Aspect Ratios
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2018 01:06
To anyone whose YouTube pages started to look strange today, you're not alone: with little fanfare, the site pushed a change that now adapts its video player to match the aspect ratio of your content.
Magic Leap offers a sneak peek at its mixed reality OS
Engadget - 28 Jul 2018 23:02
Magic Leap has been peeling away one layer of secrecy after another now that it's close to shipping its mixed reality headset. Just recently, it released an AR demo and revealed that it's working with comics industry vet...
Ted Cruz Bravely Defends Alex Jones Against Facebook's Temporary Internet Jail
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2018 22:30
Texas Senator Ted Cruz took some time out of his busy schedule of being generally hated by everyone on Saturday to defend conspiracy theorist and Infowars grifter Alex Jones against a temporary suspension on Facebook.
Streamer Explains How To Play Overwatch With One Hand
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2018 22:00
Streamer apotatomaybetwo has created a video explaining, point by point, how to play Overwatch if you only have access to a single hand. It's educational.
'Fortnite' will bring back guided missiles in a softer, gentler form
Engadget - 28 Jul 2018 21:31
Fortnite's guided missile certainly had its moments, but Epic dropped it with an April patch for a reason -- it was so powerful (and ammo so plentiful) that you could make life a living hell for anyone who wasn't an imme...
Emporio Armani smartwatch oozes with style
Coolest Gadgets - 28 Jul 2018 21:00
For fashionistas and those who have a penchant for the world of style, the name Emporio Armani certainly evokes a sense of respect, as this house of fashion has certainly done its bit to suit up the rich and the famous f...
A Dungeons & Dragons Supplement Makes Your Players Feel Like Witchers
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2018 21:00
100 Monster Hunts is a simple idea. As a Dungeon Master, you can roll on a giant table and get a random "monster hunt," or a small designed encounter with a monster. Players then go deal with that monster. It's clean, it...
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange could face 'imminent' embassy expulsion
Engadget - 28 Jul 2018 19:58
It's been evident for a while that the current Ecuadorian government isn't so fond of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange staying in its London embassy to avoid extradition, and now he may be close to getting the boot. Sour...
This Discounted Table Is A Qi Charger and Bluetooth Speaker In One
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2018 19:31
This end table does it all. Not only does the base include a bluetooth 360 degree speaker, the top is a Qi charger, so you can place your compatible devices next to you on the couch and they will charge wirelessly. Grab ...
Chase Pay app now links with Samsung Pay
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2018 19:10
In the years since the debut of mobile-based tap-to-pay systems like Apple Pay and Google Pay, a number of financial institutions and retailers have tried to implement their own quick-pay services, often lacking in conve...
Rare Magic: The Gathering Card Sells For $87,000
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2018 19:00
A Black Lotus from the original release of Magic: The Gathering sold this week on online auction site eBay for $87,672. That's a lot of money for a little bit of cardboard.
Recommended Reading: The plight of fact-checkers in the fake news era
Engadget - 28 Jul 2018 18:30
The fact-checkers who want to save the world Kate Knibbs, The Ringer In the era of fake news and rampant misinformation, fact-checkers are a key line of defense and an important tool in separating truth from lies. The Ri...
EA clarifies that Battlefield 5's multiplayer modes will be playable at launch
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2018 18:10
Publisher EA revealed some big information this week on the upcoming Battlefield 5, and at first it didn’t all sound like good news. A new blog post on the status of the game’s development stated that the flagship mu...
The Newest Iron Fist Teaser Gives Us Our Best Look Yet at Danny Rand's Comics-Inspired Look
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2018 18:00
Slowly, Iron Fist is inching toward an honest-to-god costume for Danny Rand.
LinkedIn mobile app is getting voice messaging feature
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2018 17:11
Job-focused social network LinkedIn has just announced an odd new feature for its mobile apps: the ability to send voice messages. As in make a recording of yourself talking and sending it to someone. In other words, it�...
Ask Engadget: Do I need a TV for my dorm room?
Engadget - 28 Jul 2018 17:00
The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to ...
The First Trailer for Castlevania's Second Season Envisions Dracula's Ultimate Revenge
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2018 16:45
The first season of Netflix's Castlevania anime adaptation, led by Warren Ellis and Adi Shankar, was one of the best surprises of last year. Now, it's gearing up to return and visit Dracula's bloody vengeance upon the Ea...
GameCube controllers for Nintendo Switch are perfect for Super Smash Bros
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2018 15:52
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the first entry in the series for the Nintendo Switch, is arriving this December, and that means dedicated players are going to be looking for a more traditional controller to use with the fig...