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Oculus founder calls Magic Leap headset a 'tragic heap'
Engadget - 27 Aug 2018 18:51
Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR, apparently isn't a fan of the Magic Leap mixed reality headset. The Oculus Rift designer posted a scathing review of the headset to his blog today; the post was called "Magic Leap...
A new Nokia PureView phone could be on the horizon
Engadget - 27 Aug 2018 12:06
High-megapixel smartphone cameras are back in vogue, and now we might once again see the brand that started it all. Nokia smartphone maker HMD has reacquired the PureView brand from Microsoft, according to the European I...
Tesla's Semi truck is traveling cross-country 'alone'
Engadget - 27 Aug 2018 05:20
Tesla's Semi truck has already made some city-to-city trips, but how does it fare on cross-country jaunts -- you know, what it'll be doing when it enters service? Just fine, if you ask Elon Musk. In response to an Electr...
Doomed 19th-Century Arctic Expedition Wasn't Brought Down by Lead Poisoning, Study Finds
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2018 21:56
The Franklin Expedition, a 19th-century mission to chart a fabled northwest passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean, ended in the deaths of all 128 crewmen. A prevailing theory suggests lead poisoning was a major ...
Our Best Look Yet at Captain Marvel Comes From...a Notebook?
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2018 20:40
Captain Marvel soars into cinemas next March, but everyone's been feverishly waiting to actually see Brie Larson in costume. We've had concept art, we've had set photos, hell, we've had a T-shirt modeled by Sam Goddamn J...
Microsoft launches Xbox All Access with two-year console financing
Engadget - 27 Aug 2018 16:33
The rumors are true: Today, Microsoft announced an all-inclusive service called Xbox All Access. For $22 per month over two years, Microsoft will provide you with an Xbox One S console, access to over 100 games thanks to...
Three new iPhones expected this fall, including affordable 6.1-inch LCD option
Ars Technica - 27 Aug 2018 15:57
Apple hopes to entice new users with more price and color options.
ARCHOS Access 57 is an 18:9 Android Go phone for your wallet
Slash Gear - 27 Aug 2018 05:16
You can already smell IFA in the air, which means you need to prepare for the flood of product announcements coming your way, including smartphones. ARCHOS is kicking things off early to maximize the calm before the stor...
Galaxy Note 9 Bixby button can be remapped again with bxActions
Slash Gear - 27 Aug 2018 04:43
You have to hand it to the Android community for finding ways around unreasonable restrictions imposed by manufacturers. Even better when they don't require rooting the device first. One prime example is bxActions, which...
Microsoft reportedly shelved an Xbox VR headset
Engadget - 27 Aug 2018 15:42
Back in June, Microsoft's chief marketing officer for gaming, Mike Nichols, told Gameindustry.biz that the company had no plans to create a VR headset for the Xbox console. Now, CNET has learned that there was indeed a V...
Viva Ring Online Customizable Ring
The Gadget Flow - 27 Aug 2018 15:00
Make a meaningful piece of jewelry with the Viva Ring Online Customizable Ring. This accessory uses software so that you can design a ring that is special to you. Simply log into the website with your unique code to star...
Sleep Science, DIY Submarines, and Infectious Kissing Bugs: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2018 03:45
The end of summer is fast approaching, though the fun in the sun is coming to an even swifter conclusion for some of us: Take the tale of Paul Ceglia, the man who allegedly used forged documents naming him as a Facebook ...
AI-altered video makes it look like you can dance
Engadget - 27 Aug 2018 03:45
Can't pop-lock or Lindy Hop to save your life? Don't worry -- AI could soon make it look like you're a dance superstar. UC Berkeley researchers have developed a deep learning system that translates dance moves from a sou...
Dude Who Tried to Shake Down Mark Zuckerberg Caught in Ecuador After Three Years on the Run
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2018 00:50
A few years ago, a man named Paul Ceglia filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, claiming that the two signed a software development contract in 2003 with provisions conveniently giving...
UK reportedly plans its own satellite navigation system
Engadget - 27 Aug 2018 00:41
Now that the UK likely won't be involved in the EU's Galileo positioning satellites, it's in a tough spot. How does it get the most accurate navigation technology it can once Brexit is official? By building its own satel...
Google Duo gets Android tablet and iPad video calling support
Slash Gear - 27 Aug 2018 23:57
Google Duo, the company’s video chat app, is receiving an update that brings video calling to Android tablets and the iPad. The app first launched in August 2016, but has been limited to smartphones in the months since...
Dethleffs' camping trailer uses EV tech to reduce towing strain
Engadget - 27 Aug 2018 23:57
German automaker Dethleffs introduced the E.Home last year, an all-electric motorhome wrapped in solar panels. The company recently gave its cozy Coco camper-trailer the EV treatment as part of a new concept, adding an e...
Would You Have Sex With Johny Johny Yes Papa?
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2018 23:46
Meet Papa: a poorly-drawn CGI character and father of Johny in the nightmarish YouTube nursery rhyme series Johny Johny Yes Papa, created by user Billion Surprise Toys. He's got a great mustache, perfectly sculpted eyebr...
The 10 Best Deals For August 27, 2018
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2018 23:30
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
CDC uses HP bioprinters to speed up testing for new antibiotics
Engadget - 27 Aug 2018 23:25
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is turning to some bleeding edge tech in its bid to stamp out drug-resistant 'superbug' bacteria. It's buying a slew of HP bioprinters (the D300e you see above) as part of a ...
Azealia Banks Apologizes To Elon Musk, Starts a Tesla Fan Fiction Contest
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2018 23:24
Tesla may not be going private after all, but the drama from that ordeal is far from over. Are you excited for more? Strap yourselves in, kids, it's gonna be a long night.
Bloomberg Reportedly Threw Its Reporter Under the Bus After Wells Fargo CEO Complained
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2018 23:21
A good rule of thumb in investigative journalism is that if someone in power is complaining about your work, you're probably on the right track. That, however, didn't stop Bloomberg News from reportedly reassigning one o...