Gadget News
9 Geeky and Occasionally Romantic Movies to Stream on Valentine's Day
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 02:30
It's the most romantic season--but it's also go-for-broke tax time, and your well-worn DVDs of The Princess Bride and Shaun of the Dead could use a rest. Fear not, nerds! We've scoured the three big streaming services to...
A Giant Atmospheric River Is About to Dump Loads of Rain on California's Snowpack, Threatening Floods
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 00:19
California gets most of its rain during the winter, but this wet season has proven especially juicy so far. The moisture parade continued on Wednesday with a major atmospheric river descended on the Golden State, raising...
El Niño Is Officially Here--Here's What You Need to Know
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 17:17
El Niño has looked "imminent" since October, but the wait is over. Happy Valentines Day-Niño to all the climate nerds.
Hackers can stop or speed up Xiaomi's M365 electric scooter
Engadget - 14 Feb 2019 11:05
As if there weren't enough safety concerns surrounding electric scooters, here's a new one. Researchers at mobile security firm Zimperium discovered a bug in the Xiaomi M365 scooter that allows a hacker to remotely acces...
Primus Onja Collapsible Camping Stove
The Gadget Flow - 14 Feb 2019 08:00
Easily cook food in no time with the Primus Onja Collapsible Camping Stove. This compact device features a collapsible design, making it easy to carry to a picnic spot or campsite. In addition, the Primus Onja uses a sta...
Anyone can publish a skill on the Alexa Store now
Engadget - 14 Feb 2019 05:21
Amazon is opening up its US Alexa store to let anyone share skills they've created for the voice assistant. Until now, it's been the domain of developers, who have already added more than 80,000 skills to the store.
Reddit Transparency Report details government requests in 2018
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2019 04:02
Reddit has released its transparency report for the year 2018, detailing the number and types of requests it received, including ones sent by governments around the world. For its latest report, the company has included ...
Chrome OS Virtual Desktops take a major step towards serious work
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2019 03:34
Although not exactly billed as a mostly consumption platform like Android, Chrome OS’s image has mostly been limited to basic computing tasks, especially word processing and Internet-related activities that students an...
We May Finally See Apple's Streaming Service and Netflix Rival Very Soon
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 03:20
We may finally get Apple's long-awaited streaming service in mere months. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the company plans to (finally) introduce us to its video streaming competitor to Netflix at a March 25 event.
Rare Spider Fossil Preserves 100-Million-Year-Old Glowing Eyes
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 00:25
A new spider fossil discovery included a surprising find: remnants of reflective eye tissue.
To Stop the Wall, Democrats Agree to Fund Mass Surveillance Near U.S. Border
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 23:59
A spending bill expected to pass the House and Senate on Thursday, and then be signed by President Trump before this weekend to avert another disastrous government shutdown, contains at least $100 million earmarked for t...
JPMorgan unveils new JPM 'digital coin' that uses blockchain tech
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2019 23:32
Major US bank JPMorgan has taken the wraps off ‘JPM Coin,’ a blockchain-based “digital coin” that customers can receive by depositing US currency into their bank accounts. The digital currency can be redeemed at ...
Ryan Coogler Thought Marvel Would Cut Black Panther's Most Powerful Line
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 23:30
Black Panther's Erik Killmonger is one of the MCU's most complex villains. His heartbreaking dialogue toward the end of the film is one of his most powerful moments and perhaps something you wouldn't normally expect to h...
New Research Could Help Keep Stink Bugs Out of Your House
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 22:35
You don't just see one stink bug. You see seemingly infinite stink bugs: in the couch, among the dishes, somehow under your pillow. Sure, try to kill them--they'll just come right back.
'90s internet simulator 'Hypnospace Outlaw' launches on March 12
Engadget - 14 Feb 2019 22:23
The wild west era of the internet is coming back, and you're tasked with moderating all of the madness. That's the premise of alternate-reality 1990s internet simulator Hypnospace Outlaw, the latest title from Dropsy cre...
Epic offers free Fortnite Season 8 Battle Pass for completing Overtime challenges
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2019 22:19
Fortnite Season 7 will end later this month, ushering in the game’s anticipated Season 8. As with past seasons, players will be able to either play the game for free or purchase a Battle Pass to unlock rewards. Ordinar...
Researchers describe dinosaur with heart-shaped tailbones
Slash Gear - 14 Feb 2019 22:16
A new unique dinosaur is helping scientists put together what they call a “a four-dimensional connect the dots.” This is Mnyamawamtuka moyowamkia (Mm-nya-ma-wah-mm-too-ka mm-oh-yo-wa-mm-key-ah), a dinosaur with a tai...
California Governor Wants You to Get a Cut of the Cash Tech Companies Makes From Your Data
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 22:07
California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked his aides to create a "digital dividends" proposal for a plan that would allow consumers in the state to get a portion of the money that tech companies make from using their per...
Wirecutter's best deals: Save $150 on the Apple MacBook Air (2018)
Engadget - 14 Feb 2019 22:00
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Apple Prime Would Be a Gigantic Hit, Huh?
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2019 21:54
It's imminent. Multiple outlets now report that Apple will announce new video streaming and news subscription services at a celebrity-studded event in Cupertino on March 25. BuzzFeed News cited anonymous sources who said...
Microsoft begins work on its 2020 Windows releases in new preview
Ars Technica - 14 Feb 2019 21:49
An October 2019 update is still planned, but previews of that will come in spring.
David Fincher's disturbed 'Love, Death and Robots' premieres March 15th
Engadget - 14 Feb 2019 21:49
When Netflix said that David Fincher and Tim Miller's Love, Death and Robots was an animated series for mature audiences, it wasn't kidding around. The streaming giant has posted the trailer for the 18-story anthology, a...