Gadget News
White House: We're Going to Cyber Harder
Gizmodo - 21 Sep 2018 00:24
With the launch of a new national cyber strategy, President Donald Trump has authorized the use of "offensive cyber operations" against U.S. adversaries, National Security Adviser John Bolton told reporters on Thursday.
Amazon Echo Link Amp Stereo Amplifier
The Gadget Flow - 21 Sep 2018 15:00
Experience only the best when it comes to sound with the Amazon Echo Link Amp Stereo Amplifier. Complete with a built-in 60W 2-channel amplifier, this device hooks up to your speaker to deliver improved audio. As a resul...
iPhone XS fans trolled hard waiting in line at Apple Store
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 17:11
Last night a crew of Huawei PR handed out packages at an Apple Store to consumers waiting to buy the new iPhone Xs. These packages contained an accessory, for free, from Huawei. The trolling in this situation didn’t re...
Airline Passengers Bleed From Ears and Nose After Crew Forgets to Pressurize Cabin
Gizmodo - 21 Sep 2018 16:40
If you're already nervous about flying, you may want to skip this story. Passengers on Jet Airways Flight 697 from Mumbai to Jaipur, India, recently had a terrifying experience after the flight crew forgot to pressurize ...
Genetic Analysis of Seized Elephant Tusks Exposes Three Major Cartels
Gizmodo - 21 Sep 2018 16:30
By performing a DNA analysis of elephant tusks nabbed at ivory busts, scientists have successfully backtracked the contraband to three major African cartels. This application of genetics presents a powerful new tool in t...
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker
The Gadget Flow - 21 Sep 2018 15:00
Introducing the all-new Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation. As the latest Echo Dot speaker, it comes with a delightful aesthetic. Coming in three colors, the Echo Dot is complete with a stunning fabric covering. It fits in b...
HUDWAY Sight Helmet-Mounted Heads-Up Display
The Gadget Flow - 21 Sep 2018 15:00
Get access to useful information right in front of you while riding a bike with this HUDWAY Sight Helmet-Mounted Heads-Up Display. The display is a perfect fit for anyone who rides with a helmet. All you have to do is mo...
Here's when Fortnite season 6 begins
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 20:15
Fortnite‘s 5th season is currently in the midst of its 10th week, which means that the end is near. There’ll be no time to mourn the end of season 5, though, as Epic is looking to kick off season 6 quickly. Today, th...
Audible on Apple Watch lets your read books without your iPhone
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 04:46
Some people say they don't have time to sit down to read a book, be it a real one or even a digital copy. But rather than let that keep them from devouring tons of literary works, not a few people have flocked to listeni...
The Twilight Zone reboot gets Jordan Peele as host and narrator
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 03:45
Late last year, CBS revealed that it will be rebooting The Twilight Zone with plans to make it exclusively available on CBS All Access. The reboot will retain the same iconic name as the original, offering a blend of fan...
Amazon has weaponized choice
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 23:33
Too much choice is the Amazon way. While the retail behemoth is known for its 24/7 shopfront and speedy shipping, the core of its success has always been the ridiculous depth of its catalog. Want to choose between hundre...
Instagram says it's not working on a regram feature
Engadget - 21 Sep 2018 23:31
Rumors of an Instagram regram function have circulated a number of times, and they were renewed this week when The Verge reported that the company was working on a reshare feature. But while Instagram initially told the ...
Here are all the new Amazon devices out to buy or preorder now
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 23:24
Amazon revealed a flurry of new Echo, Fire TV, and and Alexa devices this week, now a bunch are up for sale. Below we’ve run down the list of devices that are either available right now or are up for pre-order right no...
Sennheiser partners with Magic Leap to offer spatial audio expertise
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 22:59
Sennheiser has announced a new partnership with Magic Leap that’ll bring the audio company’s technology to the latter’s “spatial sensory experience.” In addition to the partnership, Sennheiser says it will be j...
Streaming accounts for 75 percent of music industry revenue in the US
Engadget - 21 Sep 2018 22:59
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released music industry revenue statistics for the first half of 2018 in the US, and on average, revenue growth has slowed. While overall revenue was up 10 percent...
'Walking Dead' studio Telltale lays off most of its staff
Engadget - 21 Sep 2018 22:32
Telltale Games, the studio behind titles such as The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us, has laid off most of its staff, according to multiple reports. Engadget has contacted the company for confirmation.
Google tests see-through mode, better motion tracking for Daydream
Engadget - 21 Sep 2018 22:04
Google has introduced some new experimental features for developers working with the Lenovo Mirage Solo, the standalone Daydream headset released earlier this year. First up is see-through mode, a setting that lets the u...
Google reveals experimental 6DoF VR controllers for Lenovo Mirage Solo
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 21:59
Google has revealed new experimental controllers for the Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream. These controllers, which are only available for developers at this time, feature six degrees of freedom (6DoF), bringing “natur...
Spider-Man unseats God of War as fastest-selling PS4 exclusive
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 21:52
Earlier this year, Sony and its Santa Monica Studio delivered a massive hit in God of War. The game proved to be so popular upon release that it became the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive ever, selling an impressive 3.1 mi...
Lockly's smart locks promise better security through algorithms
Engadget - 21 Sep 2018 21:46
Lockly thinks it has what it takes to stand out in the nascent smart lock market. Its latest model, the Secure Plus, uses a 3D fingerprint sensor combined with proprietary algorithm-based passcode tech which, together, s...
Twitter bug shared Direct Messages for more than a year
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2018 21:41
Twitter has admitted to an embarrassing mistake which could have sent users’ Direct Messages to other developers, with the bug remaining undetected for sixteen months. The short-message social network began notifying p...
The Pikachu and Eevee Switch Bundles Are Up For Preorder on Amazon
Gizmodo - 21 Sep 2018 21:19
Nintendo's new Pikachu And Eevee Nintendo Switch Bundles blew up the internet before Toad, Bert, and Ernie grabbed the torch, and now, you can preorder both from Amazon. The console is the same in both bundles, but one i...