Gadget News
GoFundMe launches campaign for government workers hit by shutdown
Engadget - 20 Jan 2019 06:15
People have frequently used GoFundMe to lend a helping hand to others in need of some help, but the site itself is getting involved in light of the US government shutdown. The company has teamed up with Deepak Chopra to ...
Amazon Is Rolling Out a 'Robotic Tech Vest' to Keep Workers From Getting Hit by Robots
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 04:05
Amazon has begun rolling out a "new worker safety wearable" to over 25 of its locations over the past year, TechCrunch reported on Friday--namely, a "Robotic Tech Vest" that alerts robots to the location of workers withi...
Ikea's Sonos-powered Symfonisk smart speakers to debut in August
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2019 15:15
Home furniture giant Ikea has steadily been getting into the smart home market, introducing products like smart lighting, Bluetooth speakers, and the latest being smart window blinds. The company also announced just over...
Airbnb Discussed Potential Deal to Acquire Hotel Tonight: Report
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 03:35
With reported ambitions for growth ahead of a possible IPO, Airbnb may have discussed a deal to buy travel bookings service Hotel Tonight, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
E-Cigs Like Juul Face 'Existential Threat' Over Teen Smoking, FDA Says
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 00:45
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing to increase pressure on tobacco and e-cigarette makers to take significant measures to keep their products out of the hands of teens, with the agency indicating that J...
Stratolaunch axes launch vehicle and rocket engine projects
Engadget - 20 Jan 2019 00:01
Stratolaunch is axing several projects in an effort to scale back its operations a few months after founder Paul Allen, who's more recognized for being Microsoft's co-founder, passed away. According to GeekWire, the comp...
Report: The FTC May Slam Facebook With 'Record-Setting' Fine Over User Privacy
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 00:00
Federal Trade Commission staff assessing whether social media giant Facebook violated a legally binding user privacy agreement with the agency are considering slapping the company with a "record-setting fine," the Washin...
Pence Compares Trump to Martin Luther King Jr.
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 23:58
Donald Trump wants to ban Muslims from entering the United States. He separated thousands of poor families at the border and tossed kids into concentration camps. He stripped families apart and deported them by the thous...
The Latest Shazam TV Spot is Chock Full of New Footage
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 22:30
This kid is about to become a super man.
Netflix Has Reportedly Signed a 'Best Practices' Code in India to Avoid State Censorship
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 22:20
Netflix and eight other streaming services including pending Disney acquisition Hotstar and Jio Cinema have signed a "code of best practices" stating they will voluntarily self-regulate their content in India, CNN Busine...
Cat S48c smartphone offers rugged performance in a compact package
Coolest Gadgets - 20 Jan 2019 21:00
While many of the modern day smartphones do have plenty of features and functions, one thing they're not: built tough in order to withstand the numerous rigors of accidental drops and knocks. Cat handsets are in a totall...
The best USB-C MacBook and laptop chargers
Engadget - 20 Jan 2019 21:00
By Nick Guy This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full USB-C MacB...
M. Night Shyamalan Had the Ending of Glass On His Mind Way Back When He Made Unbreakable
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 20:30
Or an ending like it, anyway.
After Math: Watch out now!
Engadget - 20 Jan 2019 19:30
You'd think that the week after CES would bring at least a brief lull in the firehose that is tech news, but you'd be wrong. Google's paying $40 million for Fossil's smartwatch tech; LG's holding a huge sale for last yea...
Leslie Jones Is No Fan of the New Ghostbusters Movie
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 19:15
Recently, it was announced that Jason Reitman will be helming a new Ghostbusters project, slated for next year. The project, skipping over the Paul Feige 2016 all-lady reboot entirely, will function as a continuation of ...
Facebook backs an independent AI ethics research center
Engadget - 20 Jan 2019 18:00
Facebook is just as interested as its peers in fostering ethical AI. The social network has teamed up with the Technical University of Munich to back the formation of an independent AI ethics research center. The plainly...
Sunday's Best Deals: Speedo, Sunglasses, Smokeless Grill, and More
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 17:50
Discounts on Kate Spade sale items, discounted hyper drive, and a Sunglass Warehouse sitewide sale lead off Sunday's best deals from around the web.
Dolby testing a 'studio quality' audio recording app
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2019 17:40
Smartphone users who want to use their device to record audio in the best quality may not have very many options, but it looks like the sound experts at Dolby are working on their own solution. The company has apparently...
Western Digital's Black SSD is now focused on gaming, can come with a heatsink
Ars Technica - 20 Jan 2019 17:00
Hardware is mostly unchanged, but new firmware promises better performance.
Apple gets first crack at documentaries from Ron Howard
Engadget - 20 Jan 2019 16:29
Apple may have more than a few documentaries on tap for its upcoming streaming video service. Variety has learned that Apple has a "first-look" deal with Imagine Documentaries, the production company from Ron Howard and ...
See all 3 Galaxy S10 models in latest press image leak
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2019 16:28
Samsung will be holding one of its Unpacked events on February 20th, and along with revealing another look at its upcoming foldable phone device, the company will be officially announcing the Galaxy 10. The increasing le...
The Week In Games: Return To Raccoon City
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 16:15
Zombies! This week the long awaited Resident Evil 2 remake is finally released on consoles and PC. Plus a bunch of games are getting ported to Switch and other platforms after appearing elsewhere. Which is nice! Who does...