Gadget News
Google experiments with dark mode for Chrome on phones
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 03:04
It took Google quite some time to get on board with the idea of adding a dark mode to its apps and platforms, but it's definitely looking like the tech giant has gone all in. 9to5Google has discovered that Chrome 73 beta...
New Horizons Images Show Ultima Thule May Actually Be More 'Pancake'-Shaped
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2019 02:30
The distant (486958) 2014 MU69, nicknamed Ultima Thule, made history on New Year's Day for becoming the farthest object ever visited by a spacecraft. As it's situated in the Kuiper Belt about 4.1 billion miles from Earth...
Fitbit debuts Inspire wearable, but only for employee health plans
Slash Gear - 10 Feb 2019 16:58
Fitbit, one of the most recognized names in fitness wearables, has a new model out, but rather than its specs or features, it’s the way it’s being made available that’s the biggest difference. Called the Inspire, t...
Scientists discover new type of magnet with potential to improve data storage tech
Slash Gear - 10 Feb 2019 14:43
A team of physicists from New York University have discovered a brand-new type of magnet that differs from any other known to exist. Called a “singlet-based magnet,” it was found within a compound of uranium and anti...
Coolpad Dyno Smartwatch
Coolest Gadgets - 10 Feb 2019 14:00
When we talk about smartwatches, most of the time the most common name that will flash across one's mind would be the Apple Watch. However, there are many other different companies out there who have come up with their v...
Tesla allegedly 'gutted' Model 3 delivery team with recent job cuts
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 01:32
When Tesla laid off 7 percent of its full-time staff in January, it might have dealt a serious blow to one division in particular. Reuters sources claim Tesla dismissed 150 of the 230 Las Vegas workers involved in delive...
The Army Thinks Their New Rifle Will Be Like an iPhone
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2019 00:45
There are not many ways in which an iPhone resembles a battle rifle, but military officials searching for a contractor to build the gun of the future seem to think there is.
PSA: The Temperature of Boiling Water Has Not Changed
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2019 00:05
It's that time of year again when it's time to talk about the dangers of boiling water.
FDA accuses Juul of undermining efforts to prevent teen vaping
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 00:03
Many people raised eyebrows when Marlboro owner Altria bought a $12.8 billion stake in the vaping giant Juul, and that now includes the US Food and Drug Administration. Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has requested a joint m...
Bringing the wonder of old-school survey maps into three dimensions
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 22:30
Mapping technology is infinitely better than it used to be, but satellites and LiDAR can never recapture the craft that went into making old-school US Geological Survey Maps. Instead, graphic designer Scott Reinhard is t...
Shudder's Creepshow Revival Will Feature Stories From Stephen King and the Author of Bird Box
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2019 21:45
What a scream-studded lineup.
Report: DHS Wants to Build Trump's Dumb Border Wall Right Through SpaceX's Texas Launch Facility
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2019 21:00
The 50-acre Boca Chica, Texas facility where Elon Musk's SpaceX is testing the prototype version of its Starship rocket--recently in the news for tipping over in high wind--could be split in twain by Donald Trump's propo...
'Apollo: Missions to the Moon' documentary includes unheard audio
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 21:00
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing is coming up, and the National Geographic channel is determined to mark the occasion in style. It's premiering its Apollo: Missions to the Moon documentary in July, and ...
Google Maps AR navigation is rolling out to a handful of users
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 19:59
Google Maps' augmented reality navigation is finally rolling out several months after its debut, although you might still have to wait a while. The company told the Wall Street Journal the walking-focused feature will be...
After Math: Get outta my dreams, get into my rocket ship
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 18:30
Jeff Bezos has been trying to get biz-ay. And failing spectacularly at it. The Amazon CEO is accusing the National Enquirer of "extortion and blackmail" after pictures of his dink somehow ended up in the tabloid's hands....
Bugatti Chiron '110 Ans' special edition marks anniversary, limited to 20 models
Slash Gear - 10 Feb 2019 18:09
Bugatti’s Chiron remains just as impressive today as when it first debuted in 2016. Interestingly, the French carmaker has waited three years to release a special edition of the supercar, but it seems they’re finally...
Now We Know the Working Title For Terminator 6
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2019 17:45
In a recent interview, James Cameron revealed what may indeed be the title of the latest Terminator movie. And it's a good one.
OnePlus 6T review: Trivial changes hamper a great phone
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 17:00
Never missing an opportunity to spread the good word, not only did OnePlus push out the 6T just in time to mark its fifth anniversary, but it also released a tantalizing "Thunder Purple" edition shortly afterwards, follo...
PlayStation VR Headset
The Gadget Flow - 10 Feb 2019 16:01
Experience all of your games like you're there with the PlayStation VR Headset. Working with your PlayStation 4, this headset also connects to your PlayStation Camera to unlock a whole new world in your games. The PlaySt...
Menu Wine Breather Carafe
The Gadget Flow - 10 Feb 2019 16:00
Aerate your wine in one simple step with the Menu Wine Breather Carafe. Featuring an elegant design, this wine accessory aerates and entertains at the same time. The Wine Breather Carafe enables you to enjoy a glass of y...
Wacom Cintiq 16 Creative Pen Display
The Gadget Flow - 10 Feb 2019 16:00
Illustrate anytime, anywhere with the Wacom Cintiq 16 Creative Pen Display. Combining ergonomic design and HD clarity, this device provides a natural experience to help unleash your creative ideas. Complete with vibrant ...
The Sound Project Chromatic Mood-Enhancing Speaker
The Gadget Flow - 10 Feb 2019 16:00
Interact with music through color tones with The Sound Project Chromatic Mood-Enhancing Speakers. This device uses the power of music and color to impact our emotions. Designed as a new type of speaker system, The Sound ...