Gadget News
New Study Details All the Toxic Shit Spewed Out by 3D Printers
Gizmodo - 12 Nov 2018 17:11
Researchers have that found that 3D printers spew tiny particles into the air as they operate, though the quantity and nature of these potentially toxic aerosols are poorly understood. A new study identifies a startling ...
A Chemical That the EPA Never Approved Was Used to Treat a City's Drinking Water for 10 Years: Report
Gizmodo - 12 Nov 2018 00:45
A chemical that bills itself as a well cleaner, but hasn't been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency to treat drinking water, has reportedly been used for that purpose for 10 years in Denmark, South Carolina, ...
'Detective Pikachu' movie trailer offers a look at 'lifelike' Pokémon
Engadget - 12 Nov 2018 21:03
After years of build-up, Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the Detective Pikachu movie... and it's promising, if also slightly disconcerting. The movie follows the basic thread of the game, with young Tim m...
Surface Go with integrated LTE available for preorder now, from $679
Ars Technica - 12 Nov 2018 19:08
Consumers have one LTE variant available; corporate users have two.
Canon EOS R review: Brilliant mount, but flawed 4K video
Engadget - 12 Nov 2018 16:00
Canon has a lot riding on its first-ever full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R. Not only is it an important camera on its own, but it's the ambassador for Canon's all-new RF mount system. It isn't just competing agains...
Quantum Compass could free us from satellites for navigation
Slash Gear - 12 Nov 2018 15:56
Any GPS user who has ventured into an area with lots of obstacles that prevent satellites from being seen by their navigation unit knows the woes of satellite-based navigation. Anytime the GPS device on your dash can’t...
Sleepytroll Sensor Controlled Baby Rocker
The Gadget Flow - 12 Nov 2018 08:00
Help your baby sleep better with the Sleepytroll Sensor Controlled Baby Rocker. This device easily attaches to your stroller and creates gentle rocking so your baby can fall back to sleep. Sleepytroll comes with built-in...
Amazon ordered to hand over Echo recordings in double murder
Slash Gear - 12 Nov 2018 05:21
Smart speakers like the Amazon Echo, Google Home speakers, and Apple HomePod are becoming more and more common in houses. But more than just homes for smart assistants, these devices might very well become silent witness...
Xbox Black Friday deals have already begun
Slash Gear - 12 Nov 2018 04:42
Thanksgiving is still two weeks away and the holidays are even farther but that has never been a reason not to pile up on gifts, for others or even for yourself. Fortunately, some companies are more than happy to help by...
FroggySMART Smart Interactive Toy
The Gadget Flow - 12 Nov 2018 08:00
Easily make friends and learn maths with the FroggySMART Smart Interactive Toy. Offering triple mode ability, this device is an interactive friend, Bluetooth speaker and Maths teacher in one. Designed for children ages 4...
Xiaomi Black Shark coming to Europe, no US launch yet
Slash Gear - 12 Nov 2018 03:56
Gaming smartphones are still considered pretty niche but it seems that manufacturers are starting to take risks in spreading them across the world. ASUS' Republic of Gamers has just recently landed in international marke...
Facebook reportedly pressured Palmer Luckey to support a politician
Engadget - 12 Nov 2018 03:35
When Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey left Facebook, neither said exactly why. The implication that it was due to his quiet donation to a group spreading pro-Trump memes. Now, however, we might have a better idea -- and i...
Samsung wants 1 million foldable phones made ASAP
Slash Gear - 12 Nov 2018 02:46
Criticize Samsung all you want but one thing you can't say about it is that it lacks ambition. Whether that ambition can be matched by actual capability is a different question but that's not going to stop the Korean com...
Cloudflare's privacy-focused 1.1.1.1 service is available on phones
Engadget - 12 Nov 2018 00:28
Cloudflare launched its 1.1.1.1 service in April as a bid to improve privacy and performance for desktop users, and now it's making that technology available to mobile users. The company has released 1.1.1.1 apps for And...
Amazon FreeTime Unlimited subscription adds audiobooks for kids
Slash Gear - 12 Nov 2018 23:52
Amazon’s monthly FreeTime subscription for kids content has added support for audiobooks. The additional support provides access to kid-friendly audiobooks, adding it to the existing games, video content, books, and ap...
Snapchat's head of content steps down
Engadget - 12 Nov 2018 23:47
Nick Bell, Snapchat's vice president of content, is leaving the company according to The Hollywood Reporter. Bell, who has been with Snapchat for the last five years, posted a memo to staff confirming his departure, but ...
Ancient Cat Mummies and More Discovered in Egyptian Tombs
Gizmodo - 12 Nov 2018 23:45
Archaeologists working at a pyramid complex south of Cairo have discovered dozens of cat mummies, along with troves of wooden statues and a rare collection of mummified scarab beetles.
The 10 Best Deals of November 12, 2018
Gizmodo - 12 Nov 2018 23:40
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
PS4 Black Friday deals include Spider-Man bundle, PS Plus discounts
Slash Gear - 12 Nov 2018 23:36
Black Friday is quickly approaching, but before retail’s day of reckoning actually arrives, Sony has told us what we can expect in terms of PlayStation discounts. As we see pretty much every year, there will be some de...
Google adds GIF and emoji recommendations to Gboard
Engadget - 12 Nov 2018 23:16
Users of Gboard are about to see their keyboard get a lot smarter. Google announced that its first-party keyobard will use artificial intelligence to recommend GIFs, emoji and stickers based on the context of the convers...
eBay and Airbnb Join Tech Giants in Banning Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Cases
Gizmodo - 12 Nov 2018 23:10
Just over a week after the massive Google walkout, some tech companies are taking strides toward ending a commonly used practice in Silicon Valley and elsewhere to keep disputes out of the limelight. And on Monday, it wa...
Lyft Rewards program will let passengers earn points with every ride
Slash Gear - 12 Nov 2018 23:01
Lyft will soon give select riders access to a new program that rewards customers for their loyalty. The program is called Lyft Rewards and it will give riders points for every dollar spent on the transportation service. ...