Gadget News
The 5 most important cars of the Detroit Auto Show 2019
Slash Gear - 15 Jan 2019 21:55
It’s a momentous year for the Detroit Auto Show. Last to face the bitter chill of January in Michigan, before moving out of the shadow of CES to the summer in 2020, this year’s show also saw the return of much-belove...
If You're Missing a Colossal Disk of Ice, This City in Maine Definitely Found It
Gizmodo - 15 Jan 2019 16:11
This week in the city of Westbrook, Maine, a huge, rotating circle of ice formed on the Presumpscot River. While it seems like it could be an omen of the impending apocalypse or a particularly low-effort attempt at a cro...
Proposed FAA rules loosen restrictions on drone flights at night
Engadget - 15 Jan 2019 04:06
Right on the heels of Canada introducing new, stricter regulations for drone operations, the US Department of Transportation proposed a new set of rules for drones that would allow the unmanned vehicles to fly over popul...
Netflix Is About to Cost You More Money
Gizmodo - 15 Jan 2019 17:01
Netflix, the video streaming service no one can seem to quit despite its increasingly poor collection of titles, is about to hike up its prices.
Facebook will spend $300 million to help local newsrooms
Engadget - 15 Jan 2019 16:44
Facebook is investing $300 million into news partnerships over the next three years in a bid to boost local newsrooms. It's all part of its ongoing efforts to mend ties with the press while cleaning up misinformation on ...
Syber Cube Xtreme 400 Gaming PC
The Gadget Flow - 15 Jan 2019 16:00
Make your command center stand out with the Syber Cube Xtreme 400 Gaming PC. This high-end desktop device uses plenty of high-end components and RGB lights to upgrade your gaming experience. Featuring a cube design, the ...
Juno AI LED Speaker Downlight
The Gadget Flow - 15 Jan 2019 15:50
Make your home smart with the Juno AI LED Speaker Downlight. This advanced light comes with a JBL speaker and Amazon Alexa integration to improve your home. By combining the two features, Juno AI creates a smart home eco...
Korg Minilogue XD synthesizer review
Engadget - 15 Jan 2019 07:00
When Korg introduced the Minilogue in 2016 it was a game-changer. It's a true analog polyphonic synth for around $500, and frankly, there isn't much else like it on the market. And even three years later it's still one o...
OPPO 10x hybrid optical zoom expected this week
Slash Gear - 15 Jan 2019 04:06
OPPO may have recently been making headlines for its Find X elevating camera smartphone and its VOOC super fast charging technology, but in two days it may add another recent innovation to its list. Too early for MWC but...
YouTube mobile apps get new swiping gesture for skipping videos
Slash Gear - 15 Jan 2019 01:59
YouTube is pushing out updates for its Android and iOS apps that bring a new swiping gesture. With this change, users are able to swipe on the screen in order to quickly jump forward or back to different videos — eithe...
Cops Can't Force People to Unlock Their Phones With Biometrics, Court Rules
Gizmodo - 15 Jan 2019 01:05
A federal judge in California has ruled that law enforcement can't compel a suspect to unlock their phone with a fingerprint or face recognition. Combined with a previous court ruling that held police cannot force a susp...
This Quadruple Star System Is Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen Before
Gizmodo - 15 Jan 2019 00:45
Astronomers using the ALMA telescope have discovered an oddly tilted planet-forming disk within a double binary star system, a configuration that up until this point only existed in theory.
Twitter adds chronological timeline button to its Android app
Engadget - 15 Jan 2019 23:58
You no longer need an iOS device to see your Twitter feed the right way. Twitter is rolling out its chronological timeline button on Android, giving you a quick way to switch between the latest tweets and the social netw...
iPhone XS, XS Max and XR get Apple Smart Battery Cases
Slash Gear - 15 Jan 2019 23:43
Apple has launched new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, offering both protection from bumps and additional battery life in one. Like the original Smart Battery Case, the most controver...
Polar vortex split means Winter is Coming
Slash Gear - 15 Jan 2019 23:35
In the last week of 2018 on into the first of 2019, the polar vortex above the Arctic split, from one whirling beast into three. As a result of this disruption, this year’s cold season may be one of the coldest we’ve...
Sony Alpha a6400 compact mirrorless camera is designed for vloggers
Slash Gear - 15 Jan 2019 23:32
Sony has unveiled its new Alpha a6400, a mirrorless camera targeted at creators and vloggers who need something more substantial than their phone, but who may not be ready for a large, complicated camera. The new a6400 c...
A Guide to Kingdom Hearts 3, for the Disney Fan Who Has No Idea What This Franchise Is
Gizmodo - 15 Jan 2019 23:30
At the end of the month--outside of any potential, agonizing last-minute delay--one of the most anticipated moments for games in 2019 is going to happen: After years and years of waiting, Kingdom Hearts 3 will finally co...
Apple has its own smart battery cases for iPhone XS and XR
Engadget - 15 Jan 2019 23:28
Yes, the rumors and leaks were true -- Apple has a new battery case after a lengthy absence, and it appears to have learned a few lessons in the process. The Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR extends your h...
LG sale slashes OLED TV prices by up to $1,000
Engadget - 15 Jan 2019 23:27
It's that special time of year for TV makers -- that is, the desperate scramble to sell TVs to Super Bowl viewers looking for an upgrade. And LG is determined to capitalize on that football fandom. The company has launch...
InfoWars has a platform again, thanks to a new Roku channel
Engadget - 15 Jan 2019 22:56
Last year, amid heated criticism over the conspiracy theories it spread about events like the Parkland, Florida and Sandy Hook school shootings, InfoWars -- along with owner Alex Jones -- started to its see reach diminis...
Microsoft's fonts catch out another fraudster--this time in Canada
Ars Technica - 15 Jan 2019 22:49
Will these people never learn?
Fire TV Stick upgrade brings new Alexa Voice Remote with TV control
Slash Gear - 15 Jan 2019 22:41
Amazon has updated its Fire TV Stick with the new Alexa Voice Remote previously launched alongside the Fire TV Stick 4K. Unlike the last version that was included with the entry-level Fire TV Stick, the new Alexa Voice R...