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The FBI Now Has a Media Leaks Unit
Gizmodo - 3 Jan 2019 03:10
The FBI now has a not-at-all-dystopian unit to combat "media leak threats," according to new documents obtained by The Young Turks. The documents were partially declassified thanks to a FOIA request.
Modernlife Whiskey Glass Cup
The Gadget Flow - 3 Jan 2019 08:00
Upgrade your drinking experience with the Modernlife Whiskey Glass Cup. Featuring a patented design, this glass is ideal for anyone who is bored of taking sips from standard drinking glasses. The 120ML cup comes with a m...
A Would-Be Astronaut Dreams of Space Travel in This Charming Animated Short
Gizmodo - 3 Jan 2019 03:30
A little boy obsessed with space travel suddenly sees exactly what he requires to make that longed-for journey: a coin-operated rocket ship ride sitting in front of a grocery store. Of course, those rickety things can't ...
JerryRigEverything 2018 smartphone awards bode well for the industry
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2019 07:59
Smartphones are getting more and more expensive, which eventually means people will try to hold on to their phones a lot longer. That may not matter, however, if the phones don't stand the test of time or of your pockets...
Fortnite players get glider as apology over event end date error
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2019 03:33
Epic Games has apologized over some misinformation regarding the end of its “14 Days of Fortnite” challenge. Players had been told in certain social circles that the event would end a few days after New Year’s Day,...
Mozilla Thunderbird revamp will bring big UI and Gmail changes
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2019 02:07
Mozilla has a big update for Thunderbird, its email client, in the pipeline. The company hired more staff dedicated solely to full-time Thunderbird development last year, and the company plans to build upon what it got r...
Xiaomi might build a three-panel foldable phone
Engadget - 3 Jan 2019 23:58
Don't look now, but Samsung's foldable phone might already be old hat. Reputable leaker Evan Blass has shared a video of what's believed to be a three-panel folding phone from Xiaomi. The dimly-lit clip shows precious li...
Smart Rod Sensor is a fishing rod tracker to monitor catches
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2019 23:45
If you’re serious about fishing as a sport, Cyberfishing has a new product that’ll help keep track of your success over time. Called Smart Rod Sensor, the device is exactly what it sounds like: a smart sensor that at...
It Snowed in the Arizona Desert, and the Photos Look Otherworldly
Gizmodo - 3 Jan 2019 23:35
The deserts of the southwestern United States have a spare, ethereal beauty, and it turns out a light dusting of snow only cranks up the enchantment.
Mad Box aims to challenge PlayStation and Xbox
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2019 23:18
For years now, the competitors in the game console space have been pretty well defined. Since Sega’s exit from the console business in the early 2000s, Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have been the three major companies ...
Charming, Newly Discovered Treefrog Has a Mysterious Claw
Gizmodo - 3 Jan 2019 23:05
Introducing Hyloscirtus hillisi, a species of treefrog recently discovered in the eastern Andes of Ecuador. Among its many distinguishing features is an enlarged claw, the purpose of which isn't immediately clear.
This Mashup Reimagines Jordan Peele's Us as a Disney Channel Movie
Gizmodo - 3 Jan 2019 23:00
We don't really know all that much about the plot of Jordan Peele's new horror project Us, but the film's first trailer provided just enough inspiration for one clever video editor from Yeek Studios, who drew some intere...
Wirecutter's best deals: Save $100 on an Apple HomePod
Engadget - 3 Jan 2019 23:00
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Facebook and WhatsApp Take the Lead in New Report on Rising Online Harassment in Pakistan
Gizmodo - 3 Jan 2019 22:41
Online harassment has existed for as long as online has existed, and as access speeds up and expands, it's only getting worse and more nuanced. A newly released report from the Digital Rights Foundation, a feminist nonpr...
Mophie powerstation PD and PD XL universal batteries offer fast charging
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2019 22:40
Mophie has launched a pair of universal batteries for USB devices, the powerstation PD and PD XL. Both batteries support fast charging, making it possible to rapidly charge compatible devices, including certain smartphon...
Apple should make a cheap iPhone Air
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2019 22:37
It’s time Apple considered creating something akin to their MacBook Air, but in a smartphone. Considering their most recent announcement about the big bummer that is China’s current economy and their overall slightly...
Chrome's getting a dark mode on Windows to match the one for macOS
Ars Technica - 3 Jan 2019 22:35
Preliminary work is already done, with a look akin to incognito mode.
Microsoft tests feature to give people control over their personal data
Engadget - 3 Jan 2019 22:17
Microsoft appears to be working on a project called Bali that would give users the ability to control data collected about them. The feature, spotted by Twitter user Longhorn, is being developed by the Microsoft Research...
DoorDash and GM team to test autonomous deliveries in San Francisco
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2019 21:56
DoorDash has teamed up with General Motors’ Cruise Automation to test autonomous food deliveries in San Francisco. The test will begin in March, according to DoorDash, which plans to use these autonomous deliveries to ...
GM's EV tax credit might shrink soon
Engadget - 3 Jan 2019 21:42
If you were thinking about buying a Chevy Bolt in the US, you might want to hop on that shortly. A Reuters source claims that GM managed to sell a lifetime total of 200,000 electric cars by the end of 2018, triggering th...
Grab This Poor Man's Pro Controller For Your Upcoming Super Smash Party
Gizmodo - 3 Jan 2019 21:35
If you suddenly find yourself in need of extra Switch controllers for your Super Smash Bros. parties, PowerA's enhanced wireless controller is down to $40 on Amazon right now, an all-time low.
Nintendo Switch weekly eShop update: Spaceship panic
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2019 21:30
Now that the holidays are over and most of the big sales have concluded, the games industry should be entering a slow phase. Even though the preceding months were packed to the brim with new game releases, there aren’t...