Gadget News
Here's What It's Like to be Passed By a Tesla Semi on the Highway
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2018 02:30
Somebody spotted an electric Tesla Semi in the wild and all I can think is that conspiracy theorists are going to have a field day with these giant silent future-looking trucks.
Polaroid Mint Instant Print Camera
The Gadget Flow - 10 Nov 2018 08:00
Take pictures and print them instantly with the Polaroid Mint Instant Print Camera. This handheld device takes 16-megapixel photos and prints them on 2 x 3 inch sticky-back paper. Simply select your subject, shoot and wa...
Giphy adds short video support to expand micro-entertainment
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2018 03:28
Popular GIF platform Giphy has expanded beyond its staple product with the introduction of short videos. The service is best known for offering a huge library of GIFs; it’s integrated with a number of mobile apps, incl...
iPhone X ghost touch and MacBook Pro SSD fails get free Apple repairs
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2018 02:15
Apple is offering free repairs to fix the iPhone X ghost touch issue and certain MacBook Pro laptops that may experience drive failure. The company announced the two new repair options today, acknowledging a problem in w...
Toyota will use hydrogen burners to reduce factory emissions
Engadget - 10 Nov 2018 01:48
As clean as fuel cell cars and EVs may be, they're still made using pollution-producing factories -- and Toyota wants to help solve this. The company has introduced what it says is the first-ever general-purpose hydrogen...
Google AI helps archive The New York Times' vast photo collection
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2018 01:18
Google is working with The New York Times on a photo digitization project. The work involves Google Cloud Platform for storing the images, where the publication will be able to search through them. This is more than mere...
Healthcare.gov Breach Included Social Security Numbers and, Reportedly, Children's Info
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2018 00:25
New details have surfaced about a data breach first reported on October 19 involving a healthcare.gov portal, which is currently said to affect as many as 75,000 consumers.
2018 Audi TT RS Review: The Best Luxury Sports Car for the Money
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2018 23:29
I've never been a fan of the Audi TT, the shape is too bulbous for my liking and I've found previous generations underpowered. So, it's fair to say I approached the 2018 TT RS with trepidation. Could this most-potent of ...
'Crackdown 3' launches February 15th, 2019 on Xbox One and PC
Engadget - 10 Nov 2018 23:12
Yes, Microsoft really has been hinting at some big Crackdown 3 news by giving away the original game. The company has confirmed that the repeatedly delayed open-world game will be available on Xbox One (including Game Pa...
These Game of Thrones Christmas Sweaters Are Terrible and I Love Them So Much
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2018 22:30
Christmas sweaters are the pinnacle of seasonal kitsch. They're terrible, brightly colored, and make everyone look ridiculous. I adore them. These Game of Thrones Christmas sweaters, courtesy of Target? Chef's kiss.
The FDA Is Reportedly Looking to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2018 22:20
Following a report this week that the Food and Drug Administration was planning to announce a crackdown on the sale of some flavored vaping products, a separate report claims traditional menthol cigarettes could also be ...
Judge tells Amazon to provide Echo recordings in double homicide trial
Engadget - 10 Nov 2018 21:31
Prosecutors are once again hoping that smart speaker data could be the key to securing a murder conviction. A New Hampshire judge has ordered Amazon to provide recordings from an Echo speaker between January 27th, 2017 a...
Ralph Bakshi Remembers the Chaos and Thrill of Making His Cult Classic Lord of the Rings Film
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2018 21:30
Before Peter Jackson, there was Ralph Bakshi, who put together a wild, rotoscoped take on Lord of the Rings that became a cult classic and helped propel the series into the unending imagination of fans.
Listen to John Williams' Lush New Arrangement of an Iconic Star Wars Theme
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2018 20:15
Whether or not you dug the Star Wars prequels, you have to admit the music was on point. "Duel of the Fates"? Incredible, classic stuff, integral to the series' modern identity.
Ask Engadget: Which drone should I buy for my kid?
Engadget - 10 Nov 2018 20:00
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 ...
How bicycles have changed in the last 25 years
Ars Technica - 10 Nov 2018 19:00
Bikes may still look roughly the same, but looks can be deceiving.
The Camp Fire Is Officially the Most Destructive in California's History
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2018 18:45
As California burns from both ends, the Camp Fire currently ravaging the northern part of the state has become the most destructive in its history.
PUBG's PS4 release teased with early Amazon listing
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2018 18:36
When it comes to battle royale, Fortnite may be the current global phenomenon, but it was PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds that first took the genre mainstream over a year ago. Since then, the game has been released from ea...
Giphy's film festival turns GIFs into art
Engadget - 10 Nov 2018 18:30
As I made my way into the Metrograph movie theater in New York City, I felt like I was attending a screening for the Tribeca Film Festival. There was a red carpet, people posing for professional photographers, an officia...
Report: Michelle Yeoh Could Be Getting Her Own Star Trek Spinoff
Gizmodo - 10 Nov 2018 17:45
Michelle Yeoh, as Captain Philippa Georgiou and then, later, as the evil Emperor Georgiou from the Mirror Universe, was one of the most captivating parts of Star Trek: Discovery's first season. And we may be seeing a lot...
Tesla rolls out Track Mode to the Model 3, along with expensive key fob
Slash Gear - 10 Nov 2018 17:38
Now that production of the new Model 3 is starting to stabilize, and with more and more hitting the roads in the US, Tesla has starting rolling out one of its most anticipated new software updates. Yesterday the car comp...
ASUS ZenBook S review: Just a decent laptop
Engadget - 10 Nov 2018 17:00
ASUS has cranked out so many laptop variations over the years that it's a little hard to be surprised by a new traditional clamshell notebook. But the ZenBook S represents an intriguing combination of portability, power ...