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Scientists Say Climate Change Might Turn Denali Into a Literal Mountain of Shit
Gizmodo - 1 Apr 2019 02:20
Look at that mountain. Isn't it pretty? Isn't what you see in the above picture a pretty mountain? "Sure is, Rebecca, you dumb idiot!" you say. "I can recognize a beautiful mountain when I see one, you stupid blogger!" B...
PlayStation Store will give refunds on pre-orders to US customers
Engadget - 1 Apr 2019 19:13
Sony updated its refund policy for pre-orders and faulty content purchased on the PlayStation Store to make things a bit more lenient for users. The new rules issued on Monday gives users who pre-ordered digital content ...
Nighttime toilet trips may be symptom of common, serious health issue
Slash Gear - 1 Apr 2019 21:02
Drinking too much liquid before bed may result in an unwanted trip to the toilet before morning, but some people find they have to make trips even if they’re careful about how much they drink. These annoying midnight b...
Hackers obtain millions of cards from Planet Hollywood's parent company
Engadget - 1 Apr 2019 04:48
More than a few restaurant-goers in the US will want to check their bank statements. Earl Enterprises has confirmed that hackers used point-of-sale malware to scoop up credit and card data at some of its US restaurants b...
Gimlet's Union Drive, Twisted Graphene, and Psychedelic Mice: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week
Gizmodo - 1 Apr 2019 03:45
Well, folks, it's just a few hours shy of the turn of the month, and you know what that means: April Fool's Day. Yes, it's that special time of year when insipid brands, mean-spirited teens, and tech titans compete to be...
DEA never checked if its bulk surveillance data was legal
Engadget - 1 Apr 2019 02:27
If you thought the DEA's mass surveillance was irresponsible, you're not the only one. The Justice Department's Inspector General has released a report showing that the DEA "failed to conduct a comprehensive legal analys...
The DEA Ran a Massive Database of People Who Bought Money-Counting Machines for Years
Gizmodo - 1 Apr 2019 00:15
The Drug Enforcement Administration maintained a database of people who purchased money-counting machines as part of a "legally questionable" effort to identify suspected drug dealers for further surveillance and enforce...
LA County is using an algorithm to clear 50,000 pot convictions faster
Engadget - 1 Apr 2019 21:53
The district attorneys for Los Angeles and San Joaquin counties have teamed up with Code for America to help them clear around 54,000 marijuana convictions. The nonprofit's algorithm will aid prosecutors by automatically...
Facebook may add a dedicated news tab later this year
Engadget - 1 Apr 2019 17:43
Mark Zuckerberg has revealed he may add a dedicated tab for "high-quality news" to Facebook, perhaps by the end of the year. The section would reportedly be free for users, though Facebook might pay publishers whose work...
Google discontinues the Pixel 2, its cheapest phone now starts at $800
Ars Technica - 1 Apr 2019 17:11SureCall Flare Cell Phone Signal Booster improves cell signal in your space
The Gadget Flow - 1 Apr 2019 15:00
Get better cell signal with the SureCall Flare Cell Phone Signal Booster. Compatible with all US cell carriers, this device improves cell signal in your office, home, cabin or small building. Likewise, Flare works in spa...
Mpow Cheetah Wireless Sport Headset lets you run with freedom
The Gadget Flow - 1 Apr 2019 07:00
Enjoy freedom while running with the Mpow Cheetah Wireless Sport Headset. Featuring a behind-ear streamline appearance, these headphones fit securely into your ear. By minimizing surrounding noise, Mpow Cheetah allows yo...
Facebook now explains better why you're seeing some posts and ads
Slash Gear - 1 Apr 2019 03:45
Long gone are the days when timelines were just that, chronological lists of activities from people you explicitly followed. Nowadays, not only do they defy the flow of time, they also include posts that make you scratch...
Lenovo foldable device could have a Surface Book hinge
Slash Gear - 1 Apr 2019 02:40
Foldable phones have stolen the MWC show in February but those might not be the only kind of foldable devices manufacturers have in mind. After all, when you are not limited by screen space, anything can be folded. The p...
We Regret to Inform You Elon Musk Has Released a Rap Single About Harambe
Gizmodo - 1 Apr 2019 02:15
If there's something absolutely no one other than Elon Musk woke up this weekend thinking, it is "Elon Musk should release a rap single about Harambe, the tragically slain gorilla that became a meme nearly three years ag...
Valve's Index VR headset will ship June 15th
Engadget - 1 Apr 2019 23:34
You won't have to wait until May to learn more about Valve's Index VR headset. Valve briefly posted (and promptly removed) unfinished pages for the Index that offer both a clearer look at the headset and reveal a June 15...
Fortnite Boom Bow weapon is official: Everything we know so far
Slash Gear - 1 Apr 2019 23:26
The release of Fortnite Season 8 imagery included the presence of a weapon that hasn’t yet appeared in the game: a compound bow with what appears to be an explosive arrow. The item has been anticipated since the latest...
Curiosity Rover Detected Methane on Mars in 2013, a New Analysis Confirms
Gizmodo - 1 Apr 2019 22:50
NASA's Curiosity rover shook the science community six years ago when it apparently detected traces of methane--an important chemical linked to life--on Mars. Researchers failed to confirm these results in the years that...
Borderlands 3 release date might have been leaked by Gearbox
Slash Gear - 1 Apr 2019 22:47
Last week, Gearbox officially revealed Borderlands 3. It was an announcement that was a long time coming, but even with that expectation, we still didn’t get all of the details we were hoping for. Namely, talk of a rel...
Samsung's 5G Galaxy S10 debuts in South Korea first on April 5th
Engadget - 1 Apr 2019 22:45
Samsung's 5G phone will be available for sale in South Korea on April 5th. The launch of the S10 5G comes ahead of South Korea finalizing plans to become the first country to roll-out 5G nationwide. Samsung's phone will ...
Facebook's Misinformation Problem Is Only Getting More Complicated
Gizmodo - 1 Apr 2019 22:40
In the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Facebook's potential to be a subversive political tool has been all too clear. And several years later, the social network still struggles to deal with the very re...
Trump's 'Unprecedented' Plan to Restart the Keystone XL Pipeline May Be Illegal
Gizmodo - 1 Apr 2019 22:25
President Donald Trump ratcheted up the drama over the Keystone XL Pipeline Friday when he issued a presidential memorandum to push the oil pipeline through despite a recent court ruling against it. And opponents plan on...