Gadget News
Snapchat iOS source code leaked on GitHub after May update
Slash Gear - 8 Aug 2018 03:11
Snap accidentally revealed some of its Snapchat for iOS source code, the company has confirmed. The exposure resulted from an app update issued this past May; though Snap moved quickly to fix it, someone had already grab...
Ancient Mass Graves Could Be Filled With Tsunami Victims
Gizmodo - 8 Aug 2018 17:20
Many prehistoric mass graves located along coastlines around the world may be linked to ancient tsunamis, new research suggests.
Phones sold by the four major US carriers could have a major security flaw
Engadget - 8 Aug 2018 17:17
Customers using devices from four major cell phone carriers could unknowingly be exposing sensitive data to hackers, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Fifth Domain reports that DHS-funded researcher...
EverMount Universal All-In-One Smartphone Mount
The Gadget Flow - 8 Aug 2018 15:00
Experience unlimited mounting possibilities with the EverMount Universal All-In-One Smartphone Mount. This versatile accessory makes it possible to mount your phone on the desk, in the car, outdoors and more. Unlike sing...
RED Hydrogen One launch date revealed, early adopters censored
Slash Gear - 8 Aug 2018 04:51
Do you believe in the promise of a true glasses-free 3D smartphone as envisioned by pro camera maker RED? If so, the good news is that the camera will finally arrive before the year ends, presuming there are no problems ...
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 launch date: it's about time
Slash Gear - 8 Aug 2018 02:30
It's probably a bad time to launch a new smartwatch these next few weeks, unless you're Samsung or Apple. That's because any smartwatch you put into the market will be running on a mobile platform that is effectively two...
Snapchat update leaked some of its iOS app's source code
Engadget - 8 Aug 2018 01:16
Snap's user losses aren't the only things the company has had to worry about as of late. A spokesperson has confirmed to Motherboard that a May update for the Snapchat iOS app exposed a "small amount" of its source code,...
Roku's free movie channel launches on PC and mobile
Slash Gear - 8 Aug 2018 23:56
Roku has announced a major expansion of its free movie service, making it available to anyone — even people who don’t own a Roku device. You no longer need a Roku set-top box or smart TV to view The Roku Channel than...
Blizzard has numerous 'Diablo' projects in the works
Engadget - 8 Aug 2018 23:51
Diablo III isn't the end of Blizzard's interest in its hellish action RPG franchise. Community Manager Brandy Camel has revealed in a video that the developer has "multiple Diablo projects" in progress, and it might have...
Microsoft will help expand rural broadband in Ohio
Engadget - 8 Aug 2018 23:28
Tens of millions of Americans, especially in rural areas, still don't have access to broadband internet. As part of its five-year plan to help close that gap, Microsoft is partnering with telecoms company Agile Networks ...
Planet or Star? Either Way, This Rogue Object Is Really Weird
Gizmodo - 8 Aug 2018 23:26
Various news outlets have been discussing a strange object in space, which may or may not be a planet. New measurements show that what was thought to be a brown dwarf--essentially a "failed star" that is too small to gen...
Galaxy Note 9 live event times and last details
Slash Gear - 8 Aug 2018 23:12
It’s nearly the day and the time of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s big reveal. The 9th of August, 2018 is the day, and the time is 11AM EST. That’s also 10AM Central Time, 9 AM Mountain Time, and 8AM Pacific Time. Don...
The 10 Best Deals of August 8, 2018
Gizmodo - 8 Aug 2018 23:09
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
AirSelfie2 mini-drone with 12MP camera now available
Slash Gear - 8 Aug 2018 23:02
The tiny drone designed to take selfies from the sky, AirSelfie, is back with some important updates. The company behind the device has officially launched AirSelfie2, a sequel to the pocket-sized drone that improves the...
Chrome now using native Windows 10 notifications, Action Center
Ars Technica - 8 Aug 2018 22:58
Using standard Windows 10 notifications means they'll respect do-not-disturb mode.
China Tests Hypersonic Aircraft Capable of Penetrating U.S. Missile Defense Systems
Gizmodo - 8 Aug 2018 22:55
China claims to have successfully tested a hypersonic aircraft capable of reaching speeds in excess of Mach 6, or 4,563 miles per hour. The cutting-edge vehicle has the potential to penetrate U.S. missile defense systems...
NYC will cap the number of Uber and Lyft vehicles on its streets
Engadget - 8 Aug 2018 22:51
The New York City Council just passed legislation to temporarily cap ride-sharing vehicles in the city for a full year. They started considering the proposed bills weeks ago to freeze the amount of licenses granted in or...
Uber, Lyft Dealt Blow as NYC Council Votes to Cap Licenses for Rideshare Vehicles
Gizmodo - 8 Aug 2018 22:44
In a stunning blow to companies like Uber and Lyft, the New York City Council today approved a one-year halt on issuing new licenses to rideshare drivers.
A Straightforward Guide To Parental Controls On Game Consoles
Gizmodo - 8 Aug 2018 22:30
All gamer parents want video games to be a positive part of family life, and parental controls can help achieve that with minimal arguments. Parental controls on consoles are something that you never think about until yo...
We Want Your Nerds
Gizmodo - 8 Aug 2018 22:25
The Show Me Your Nerd team is hard at work on a second season, and we want you to submit your coolest, nerdiest collection to appear in season two. Have a hundred CPUs dating back to the 70s? Collect medium format camera...
'Ant-Man and The Wasp' will be the last Marvel movie to hit Netflix
Engadget - 8 Aug 2018 22:22
Sometime after Ant-Man and the Wasp finishes its theatrical run, it will stream on Netflix. But that's the last Marvel Studios movie that will appear on the service, the New York Times reports. Starting with Captain Marv...
Pandora is creating a personalized discovery platform for podcasts
Slash Gear - 8 Aug 2018 22:07
As first revealed earlier this year, music streaming service Pandora is tackling podcast recommendations using the same tech behind its music platform. In an interview this week, Pandora CEO Roger Lynch discussed the pla...