Gadget News
Breaking down the Google Assistant news and strategy for 2019
Engadget - 10 Jan 2019 03:31
You can't escape the Google Assistant at CES 2019. Not only did the company set up a massive booth, complete with a mini roller coaster-like train ride, but it also has a giant gumball machine parked in front of the entr...
Juul Is Leaning Hard Into Its New 'Adult Education Campaign'
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2019 10:26
Following increased pressure from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Juul Labs is taking a notably different approach from its ad campaigns of yore--the ones accused of making its e-cigarette products widely appeali...
Instagram enables posting to multiple accounts at the same time
Slash Gear - 10 Jan 2019 03:57
Instagram has made it possible to post content to multiple accounts at the same time, a convenience feature that saves a lot of time for brands and the many users who juggle more than one account. The new feature hasn’...
Homeless Man Connected to $400,000 Alleged GoFundMe Scam Arrested in Philadelphia
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2019 04:00
The Philadelphia Police Department said Wednesday that Johnny Bobbitt Jr., the homeless man linked to an alleged GoFundMe scam that raised more than $400,000, was arrested after he failed to appear in court in New Jersey...
Pioneer makes your smartphone a clever dashboard touchscreen
Slash Gear - 10 Jan 2019 23:29
Why buy a big, expensive touchscreen car head unit when you’re already carrying a big touchscreen smartphone in your pocket? That’s the theory behind the Pioneer SPH-10BT, making its US debut at CES 2019 this week, a...
GoPro's Nick Woodman is happy he gave away a million dollars
Engadget - 10 Jan 2019 17:00
GoPro's Nick Woodman is happy that there's nothing to report. After an eventful few years, 2018 was pretty much back to business as usual. That doesn't mean it was an uneventful 12 months though. The Hero 7 B...
mophie juice pack access iPhone Xs Max Case
The Gadget Flow - 10 Jan 2019 16:15
Charge your device without sacrificing access with the mophie juice pack access iPhone Xs Max Case. Made just for this smartphone, this case does something most others cannot. Rather than take ownership of the precious s...
Scientists Have a Plan to Turn Seabirds Into Tiny Ocean Science Labs
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2019 16:00
In the future, cyborg birds may help monitor ocean currents and help ground-truth satellite data. It may sound like an odd prognostication, but a study released on Thursday in Scientific Reports lays the groundwork.
Report of Bounty Hunters Buying Phone Location Data Leaves U.S. Senators Seething
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2019 03:40
Senate Democrats called on federal agencies Wednesday to investigate the practice by major telecommunications companies of selling location data generated by subscribers' mobile devices following an undercover investigat...
You'll Never Guess What Group of People Shared the Most Fake News Around the 2016 Election
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2019 00:43
Old people may have the worst internet journalism literacy, according to common sense, and partially backed up by new research on the spread of so-called "fake news" immediately before and after 2016 presidential electio...
Cheers to These $2 Moscow Mule Mugs From Pier 1
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2019 23:50
Moscow Mules are already my favorite drink, but I have a feeling that they would taste even better when sipped out of one of these cool stainless steel mugs with a gunmetal finish from Pier 1 -- and not just because they...
The Joshua Tree Fiasco Is Why Parks Should Be Closed During the Shutdown
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2019 23:50
In a bizarre decision on Wednesday, Joshua Tree National Park reversed course on closing its gates, despite clear evidence visitors are destroying the park's namesake trees, illegally camping, and off-roading.
Bungie will self-publish 'Destiny' in split with Activision
Engadget - 10 Jan 2019 23:48
Bungie is about to take greater control of Destiny's... well, destiny. The studio has reached a deal with Activision that will hand over the publishing rights to the shared-world shooter franchise. According to the compa...
Dell on the upgradable Alienware Area 51m laptop, OLED and what's next
Engadget - 10 Jan 2019 23:42
It's been a busy CES for Dell's Alienware gaming brand. They unveiled the most customizable laptop we've ever seen -- the Area 51m -- as well as a slim new 17-inch notebook, both of which feature NVIDIA's powerful mobile...
Intel at CES 2019: Hybrid chips, AI and Project Athena
Engadget - 10 Jan 2019 23:19
Intel had a ton of news to share at CES 2019. From six new ninth-generation Core processors and new 10nm chips to intriguing hybrid architecture, AI processors and 5G networking cards, the company covered a broad spectru...
Amazon video game streaming service tipped to launch in 2020
Slash Gear - 10 Jan 2019 23:16
Amazon is developing its own Netflix-like video game streaming service, sources claim, pitting it against Sony, Microsoft, and other companies offering or developing similar platforms. This service, as with PS Now, will ...
Ring reportedly gave employees access to customer video feeds
Engadget - 10 Jan 2019 23:02
Ring's privacy practices have come under scrutiny in recent months and the latest report from The Intercept details just how lax the company has been when it comes to users' personal video feeds. Ring's product lines inc...
Jake Gyllenhaal and Velvet Buzzsaw Ensure You'll Never Look at Art the Same Way Again
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2019 22:40
The art world can be pretentious, but it can also be deadly, as the first trailer for Netflix's new thriller, Velvet Buzzsaw, reveals. It puts Jake Gyllenhaal right in the middle of an artistic mystery that threatens the...
YouTuber Sara Dietschy talks filmmaking gear
Engadget - 10 Jan 2019 22:40
Sara Dietschy, a bona fide social media influencer, sits down to talk about video gadgets. We take apart the vlogger duopoly of Canon and Sony and each camera's pros and cons. Then we talk about some new options in the m...
I Tried Really Hard to Rip These Incredibly Tough Pantyhose and Failed Miserably
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2019 22:35
There's a lot wrong with women's fashion, but torn stockings rank pretty high on the list of annoying quirks I've just learned to shut up and deal with. Seriously, anything will tear pantyhose. Is your toenail hideously ...
Leak claims Ring staff had 'unfettered' access to unencrypted videos
Slash Gear - 10 Jan 2019 22:18
A new leak alleges major security concerns revolving around Amazon Ring, a line of security camera products designed for inside and outside of one’s home. Amazon acquired Ring in 2018 for $1 billion, expanding its hard...
T-Mobile starts verifying callers to fight spam
Engadget - 10 Jan 2019 22:18
More US carriers are taking steps to prevent junk calls from reaching your phone. T-Mobile has launched a Caller Verified system that uses new standards (SHAKEN and STIR) to fight caller ID spoofing and ensure the number...