Gadget News
Tesla's mobile app can remotely heat your seats
Engadget - 23 Dec 2018 16:31
Tesla has rolled out an update for its mobile app that can ensure you're sliding into a warm and toasty car in this wintry weather. You can now use the app to remotely activate your electric vehicle's heated seats -- you...
Two Arrested in Drone Incident That Disrupted Hundreds of Flights at Gatwick Aiport
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 01:30
Following a drone incident that grounded planes and disrupted operations at the UK's second-largest airport just days ahead of Christmas, officials say they have made two arrests in connection with the event.
The Fortnite Rogue Agent skin is back - but not everyone is happy
Slash Gear - 23 Dec 2018 15:02
It’s a holiday miracle: Fortnite has brought the Rogue Agent skin back from the vault, giving players another chance to add the outfit if they missed it the last time around. Arriving on iOS devices only, it’ll also ...
New York sets tougher standards for marketing internet speeds
Engadget - 23 Dec 2018 00:49
New York isn't just asking Charter to clean up its act. The state has reached a settlement with Altice (Optimum's owner), Frontier, RCN and Engadget parent company Verizon that will have them adhere to stricter standards...
Sunday's Best Deals: PlayStation Classic, Gunnar Glasses, Nike, and More
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 17:18
Orphan Black on Blu-Ray, a cold brew coffee maker, and furniture and decor at Amazon are some of the best deals online today.
'Luke Cage' showrunner jumps ship for Amazon
Engadget - 23 Dec 2018 23:10
Netflix's decision to scrap Luke Cage (among other Marvel shows) might have an upside for its rivals -- Amazon has struck a deal with the superhero production's showrunner, Cheo Hodari Coker. He'll develop and produce co...
At Least the Government Shutdown Won't Cancel Santa
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 22:40
While Santa Claus himself may be sovereign, the people who work behind the scenes to track his movements in real time are not. But any concerned parties can breathe easy knowing that in spite of a government shutdown tha...
Blindfolded Speedrunner Demolishes Outlast
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 22:00
I don't care for first-person games that are heavy on jumpscares, and so speedrunner AcrohTheBeast's 10:24 blindfolded run seems like the perfect way to play the game.
Trump Administration's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy Immediately Comes Under Fire
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 21:44
The Trump administration's latest gambit to erode constitutional and legal protections for asylum-seekers will be tested in the courts, and if recent experience is any indicator, Trump's probably going to lose. Again.
Report: Episode IX Takes Place A Year After Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 21:30
And Kylo Ren has been brooding the entire time.
MESHdot Kit Wi-Fi mesh network system announced
Coolest Gadgets - 23 Dec 2018 21:00
EnGenius Technologies Inc. has something that will definitely keep everyone who would like to have decent enough Wi-Fi coverage in their large home happy: the MESHdot Kit Wi-Fi mesh network system. This particular bundle...
SpaceX Wraps Up 2018 With First National Security Launch for U.S. Government
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 20:35
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its first national security payload for the U.S. government (specifically the Air Force) on Sunday, delivering a roughly $500 million GPS satellite constructed by Lockheed Martin into orbit on...
This Dark Star Wars Fan Film Perfectly Captures the Feel of Darth Vader's World
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 20:15
"Vader Episode 1: Shards of the Past" is the first installment in a fan film series by the Star Wars Theory YouTube channel, and it's a good 'un. Taking place in the early months of the Empire--after the full fall of the...
At Least 222 Are Dead After Tsunami Crashes Into Indonesia, With Death Toll Expected to Rise
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 19:05
A deadly tsunami that struck Indonesia unexpectedly has reportedly left hundreds of people dead and many more missing and injured.
Phones are getting more expensive and we're partly to blame
Slash Gear - 23 Dec 2018 18:06
There are many uncertain things in life but one constant thing next, other than change, is the rising prices of smartphones, particularly the premium ones. Not more than two years ago, consumers would be complaining abou...
The year in strange tech stories
Engadget - 23 Dec 2018 18:00
"Technology is neither good nor bad; nor is it neutral," said the historian Melvin Kranzberg. What technology often is, however, is weird. As we watch tech pervade society and alter our basic ways of living, let's also n...
Z Nation Won't Be Returning for a Sixth Zombierific Season
Gizmodo - 23 Dec 2018 17:45
Our nation's great Z nightmare is over.
2019 Audi A8L First Drive: Luxury as a place of sanctuary
Slash Gear - 23 Dec 2018 16:21
When's the last time you got into any vehicle, as driver or passenger, and felt like you'd just entered a sanctuary of sorts? Sitting cross-legged with a meditation guru, I contemplated that very question as he attempted...
Everdure 4K Outdoor Charcoal Grill
The Gadget Flow - 23 Dec 2018 16:00
Cook in a whole new way with the Everdure 4K Outdoor Charcoal Grill. Offering an innovative airflow control system, this device makes lowering or turning up the heat a one of a kind experience. Similarly, both the bottom...
Adero Intelligent Organization System
The Gadget Flow - 23 Dec 2018 16:00
Keep your essentials organized with the Adero Intelligent Organization System. These Bluetooth-enabled Smart devices make it easier to organize and stay on top of your belongings. Utilizing Smart Tags, the Intelligent Or...
Satechi Type-C Aluminum iMac Monitor Stand Hub
The Gadget Flow - 23 Dec 2018 16:00
Make the most out of your workspace with the Satechi Type-C Aluminum iMac Monitor Stand Hub. Featuring a two-in-one design, this device elevates and enhances your working area. Designed for your iMac, the Satechi Type-C ...