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Nikon Z7 Review: A Worthy Mirrorless Contender, But Not a Sony Killer
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 20:36
Half a decade ago, a new kid named Sony made up a game called "full-frame mirrorless," and has spent the last five years dunking on everybody else. At first, the cool kids thought this game was dumb and they were happy t...
Surface Laptop 2 teardown offers no hope for self-repairs
Slash Gear - 19 Oct 2018 05:01
It's not uncommon to come across devices that score low on iFixit's repairability index. These often include tightly enclosed smartphones and especially Apple's products. There are, however, a few that have earned the di...
The Incredible Evolution of the Smartphone Notch: From Bezels to All Screen
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 17:12
Despite Essential being first, after Apple adopted the notch, nearly every other smartphone maker jumped on the bandwagon and made those stupid little cutouts at the top of the screen the most discussed and reviled featu...
iPad Pro 2018: what to expect from the most disruptive iPad yet
Slash Gear - 19 Oct 2018 14:42
Apple has confirmed it. Well, not the new iPad Pros yet but an event that will be held on October 30. While the slogan is as open-ended as it can be, there will be groans and cries of disappointment if it won’t be abou...
Sony Cyber-shot HX99 packs quite the zoom
Coolest Gadgets - 19 Oct 2018 19:30
Dedicated digital cameras are a dying breed, which is why when Sony announced the Cyber-shot HX99, it certainly raised some eyebrows in the industry. What makes the Cyber-shot HX99 different from all of the other digital...
El Niño Looks 'Imminent'--Here's What That Means For You
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 16:02
After nearly four months of waiting for El Niño, the switch is likely to be flipped on this winter. Rejoice, my fellow Ninoheads.
Wild Rumors About an Iron Man Upgrade in Avengers 4
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 15:15
Peter Jackson still wants to direct a Tintin sequel. The CW wants to make a modern take on The Picture of Dorian Gray. Maisie Williams discusses her final moments filming Game of Thrones. Plus, new clips from Robin Hood ...
WellWrap Wearable Orthopedic Wrap
The Gadget Flow - 19 Oct 2018 15:00
Get rid of knee pain with the WellWrap Wearable Orthopedic Wrap. Utilizing NASA's LLLT science, this device alleviates knee pain at home or on the go. Featuring a patent-pending design, this FDA-registered device provide...
Lesflux Wireless Smartphone Charging Case
The Gadget Flow - 19 Oct 2018 15:00
Extend your battery life on the go with the Lesflux Wireless Smartphone Charging Case. With just one touch, this device doubles your battery life while you're out and about. Lesflux adds up to 1.5 times battery life, giv...
Shaper's AR-equipped Origin power cutter is going on sale for $2,500
Engadget - 19 Oct 2018 05:13
If you've been itching to add AR to your DIY with a handheld CNC, you'll be happy to know that Shaper's Origin augmented reality power cutter will once again be available for purchase. Originally launched in 2016, Origin...
Uber Works business leaks as on-demand staffing platform
Slash Gear - 19 Oct 2018 01:29
Uber may be gearing up to launch a new business that has nothing to do with transportation. According to a new report, the company is working on “Uber Works,” an alleged temporary staffing business that provides comp...
'Red Dead Redemption 2' starts its 100GB pre-release downloads tonight
Engadget - 19 Oct 2018 00:46
After some long (or, not so long?) days by everyone on the Rockstar Games team, Red Dead Redemption 2 is nearly upon us. Ahead of its release October 26th on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Rockstar has revealed one more tra...
Telecom Groups Sue Vermont Over Net Neutrality Legislation
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 00:05
Four lobbying groups with ties to the biggest cable and telecom providers in the country have filed a lawsuit against the state of Vermont over its measures to preserve net neutrality. The dispute is another front in the...
The 10 Best Deals of October 19, 2018
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 23:45
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
Newly Detected Vibrations Show Earth's Inner Core Is Solid
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 23:44
Researchers report that they've observed seismic waves traversing the Earth's inner core, allowing them to figure out what it's like: solid, but softer than previously thought.
Rockstar QA Studio Told That Overtime Is Now Optional After Workers Said It Felt Mandatory
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 23:33
Rockstar Lincoln, a UK-based studio that has been handling a lot of the quality assurance testing for Red Dead Redemption 2, is swearing off an approach that many employees say they had interpreted as mandatory overtime....
Pixel 3 Voice Match opens a second door: Personal Assistant
Slash Gear - 19 Oct 2018 23:25
Previous Google Pixel devices could be unlocked with a user-matched, recognized voice saying OK Google. The Google Pixel 3 does not have said functionality. Instead, this device does something just a little different. Th...
Tim Cook has had enough of Apple chip hack speculation
Slash Gear - 19 Oct 2018 23:22
Earlier this month, Bloomberg Businessweek published a long report alleging that Chinese intelligence had managed to implant malicious chips on servers ultimately used by Apple, Amazon, and some other major companies and...
Some Google Pixel 3 users claim their photos aren't saving
Engadget - 19 Oct 2018 23:12
If you're having issues with your Google Pixel phone not saving photos, you're not alone. According to reports on Reddit and Google's own forums, some owners of Google Pixel 3, 3XL, 2 and 2XL models -- and potentially ot...
New Clues May Explain Why This Fearsome Marsupial Lion Disappeared From Australia
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 23:10
New research suggests it was climate change--not human activity--that caused Thylacoleo carnifex, an Australian marsupial lion, to go extinct.
No Such Thing as Too Much Exercise, Study Finds
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2018 23:00
Too much of a good thing can be definitely bad for us. But a new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open suggests that exercise is a clear exception. It found that any level of cardiovascular fitness--including the k...
Chrome 70 brings picture-in-picture mode to desktop
Engadget - 19 Oct 2018 22:24
Get ready for productivity to plummet around your office. Chrome 70, the latest version of Google's browser, enables a picture-in-picture feature that will let you keep videos in a floating window that will follow you ar...