Gadget News
At Bird, the Word Is Not Bird: It's Layoffs
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 07:00
Folks, it's been a rough month for electric scooter startups.
Axiom Verge Developer And Distributor Say Its Publisher Owes Them Over $250,000
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 02:30
Axiom Verge, the celebrated Metroidvania from developer Tom Happ, is getting a physical release on Wii U this year. That's the good news. The bad news is that the game's distributor Limited Run Games and its business man...
Women in tech: Success still hangs on relationships and privilege
Engadget - 16 Mar 2019 16:00
March is Women's History Month and last Friday was International Women's Day. Many organizations, including tech companies, took the opportunity to celebrate the occasion in different ways. Google, for example, partnered...
Gboard for iOS adds text translation support: Here's how to use it
Slash Gear - 16 Mar 2019 03:25
Google has released an update for its Gboard mobile keyboard for iOS, adding text translation support for all languages supported by Google Translate. The new feature enables iPhone and iPad owners to directly translate ...
Opioid Maker Purdue Promises Not to Profit from Its New Overdose Antidote
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 00:12
One of the major instigators to the opioid crisis is looking to sell its own drug to save people from deadly overdoses--but the company swears it won't be pocketing the profits.
Epic Games Store plans include cloud saves and achievements
Engadget - 16 Mar 2019 23:34
Don't worry if you think the Epic Games Store's features are threadbare at the moment -- there's a good chance the features you like are in the pipeline. Epic has posted a public roadmap for its portal, and you can expec...
Fans Are Remaking Star Wars: Dark Forces In Unreal Engine 4
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 23:30
Not that long ago we saw some fans create a playable demo of an Unreal Engine 4 version of a beloved Star Wars podracing game. Now, another classic game set in the galaxy far, far away is getting remade in Unreal Engine ...
Massive Flooding Follows in Bomb Cyclone's Wake, With Nebraska Floods Possibly Worst in 50 Years
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 23:15
Historic flooding has followed in the wake of the "bomb cyclone" that rammed into the central U.S. this week, with USA Today reporting that Nebraska experienced what may be the worst floods in half a century. Flooding ha...
Microsoft releases Windows Defender extensions for Chrome and Firefox
Engadget - 16 Mar 2019 22:02
Microsoft has developed and started testing Windows Defender Application Guard extensions for both Chrome and Firefox to better protect enterprise PCs. The feature, which used to be an Edge exclusive, keeps PCs safe by o...
This Star Wars Celebration Poster Is a Breathtaking Commemoration of the Beginning of the Rebellion
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 20:45
Star Wars Celebration is almost here, which means it's time for some fantastic art. And this print, by Michael Pasquale, is one of the best I've seen.
Stanford study finds Apple Watch can detect irregular heart rhythms
Engadget - 16 Mar 2019 20:28
Stanford has released the results of its Apple Watch-based heart study more than a year after it began, and it appears to have been a success, with a few caveats. Only 0.5 percent of the more than 400,000 volunteers rece...
Australia Bans Milo Yiannopoulos Over Christchurch Massacre Comments
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 19:36
The career of Milo Yiannopoulos took another hit on Saturday when the Australian government canceled a visa it had granted just a week ago to the heavily indebted right-wing troll for a speaking tour scheduled later this...
Neil deGrasse Tyson Will Return to TV After Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 19:15
The National Geographic Channel and Fox Broadcasting said they have completed their investigation of astrophysicist and TV celebrity Neil deGrasse Tyson over multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, and will air two of...
My Trick for Watching Scary Movies Even Though I'm a Total Coward
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 18:00
I wasn't particularly interested in Bird Box. And then there were memes. There were so many memes, my god. So I became interested insofar as I wanted a little more context to understand what people were laughing about. B...
The Simpsons Producers Worked With Riot Games On An Upcoming Esports Episode
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 17:30
Bart Simpson is entering the world of esports in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. The staff behind The Simpsons even talked to Riot Games to help make the episode feel more "authentic."
This week in tech history: The birth of the internet and the first telephone call
Engadget - 16 Mar 2019 17:30
At Engadget, we spend every day looking at how technology will shape the future. But it's also important to look back at how far we've come -- that's what This Week in Tech History will do. Join us every weekend for a re...
Facebook leans into gaming with app's new dedicated tab
Slash Gear - 16 Mar 2019 17:12
For several years now, Facebook has attempted to strengthen its reputation as a gaming and streaming platform, desperately trying to catch up to leaders like Twitch and YouTube. The social network has made some bold move...
The Pyrex Glass Controversy That Just Won't Die
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 17:00
Clear glass Pyrex cookware is practically an American icon. With its pleasing heft and remarkable resilience, these famous clear pans have been essential when cooking biscuits, casseroles, and pies since 1915. There's on...
Pigeons With Tiny Backpacks Are Gathering Climate Data Now
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 16:00
Steadfast pigeon defenders have something new to crow about: The oft-maligned birds may be scientists' latest tool in combating air pollution and tracking climate change.
Elizabeth Warren's plans to break up tech giants get tepid response from San Francisco
Slash Gear - 16 Mar 2019 15:59
There’s no doubt that Elizabeth Warren raised a lot of eyebrows earlier this month when she revealed her plans to split up some of the US’s biggest tech companies. The senator, in announcing her bid for the 2020 Demo...
Nite Ize's Longest Reusable Gear Tie Is Down To Its Best Price
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2019 15:31
Nite Ize's 64" long, reusable, bendable gear tie can wrangle a lot of cables on your desk, and at $10, it's never been cheaper. Even if that's overkill for your cords, this thing is big and durable enough to hold togethe...
Onewheel Pint Mini Electric Board makes commuting fun and easy
The Gadget Flow - 16 Mar 2019 15:01
Have fun getting around with the Onewheel Pint Mini Electric Board. Featuring a compact and lightweight design, this device is ideal for commuting, trips to the coffee shop and casual riding. Reaching speeds of 16 MPH, P...