Gadget News
This Avengers: Endgame Teaser Features a Rousing Captain America Pep Talk
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 18:20
Considering how Thanos dog-walked the Avengers in Infinity War and wiped out half of the universe, the few heroes left who're gunning for the Mad Titan in Avengers: Endgame are going to need the plan to end all plans if ...
Democrats Introduce Bill Requiring Tech Companies To Check Algorithms For Bias
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 04:40
Inside Silicon Valley, the consensus is that artificial intelligence will be the most important technology for the next decade. Okay, but what the hell does that mean for the rest of us?
Notorious 'Trisis' Hackers Caught Targeting Another Critical Infrastructure Facility
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 00:10
The hackers behind the notorious malware known as Trisis, code that targets crucial safety systems at dangerous industrial facilities, are back.
Google Currents resurrected as G Suite's Google+ replacement
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2019 05:21
Google’s habit of regularly and sometimes unceremoniously killing off its services and apps has become sort of a running joke that there are now websites dedicated to honoring those dearly and some not so dearly depart...
Amazon's Human Helpers Are Quietly Listening in on Some Alexa Recordings
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 05:00
There's been a number of incidents where Amazon's Alexa digital assistant has done things like misinterpret something it overheard and started sending random people recordings of private conversations, or audio files kep...
Intel Optane Memory H10 promises super fast SSDs in laptops, mini PCs
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2019 04:46
Intel may be best known for its CPUs but the company has also dabbled in other markets where its silicon prowess could be used. Although it has pretty much failed in producing a noteworthy graphics card, it’s making qu...
Ford CEO says the company 'overestimated' self-driving cars
Engadget - 11 Apr 2019 04:08
Ford CEO Jim Hackett scaled back hopes about the company's plans for self-driving cars this week, admitting that the first vehicles will have limits. "We overestimated the arrival of autonomous vehicles," said Hackett, w...
Self-healing space suits among 18 ideas to receive NASA funding
Engadget - 11 Apr 2019 01:46
It once required an open mind and an active imagination to believe we could launch humans into space. Now, we take human space flight for granted, but we still need that out-of-the-box thinking to push the boundaries of ...
Common prostate drugs linked to diabetes: What you need to know
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2019 23:47
Medication commonly prescribed for prostate issues has been linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the men who take them. The study joins past research that found these drugs may decrease insulin se...
Disney will 'likely' offer a discounted Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu bundle
Engadget - 11 Apr 2019 23:39
We haven't heard exactly how much Disney will charge for its streaming service, but at today's investor event its Direct to Consumer president Kevin Mayer announced an interesting note about its plans. Whatever it costs,...
BBC Music is available in the US, but only on the web
Engadget - 11 Apr 2019 23:38
The BBC is finally sharing its BBC Music site with audiences in the US. As of today, its trove of music reporting -- across radio, TV and the web -- as well as artist performances from Radio 1's Live Lounge are available...
Here's What Could Sink Uber, According to Uber
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 23:27
Uber, the money-losing ridehailing platform which by its own admission in its S-1 filing claims it has "incurred significant losses since inception" and "may not achieve profitability," has overcome a lot on the road to ...
Keep An Eye (Or Three) On Your House With These Discounted Arlo Security Cameras
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 23:05
Netgear's Arlo home security cameras are among the few that can run completely on battery power, and these models add additional touches like HD, night vision, motion detection, records and alerts, and weatherproofing. S...
Uber files for its IPO and faces the past
Engadget - 11 Apr 2019 22:53
Ten years after the company was founded, Uber is finally ready to go public. The company revealed its S-1 filing for an IPO this afternoon, and as such opened up more information to everyone about its finances and concer...
The 10 Best Deals of April 11, 2019
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 22:40
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
NASA twins study reveals long-term spaceflight's impact on human health
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2019 22:29
NASA has published an integrated paper detailing the results of its Twins Study, which involved now-retired astronauts and identical twin brothers Scott and Mark Kelly. NASA called the findings “interesting, surprising...
Google and Huawei will pay Nexus 6P owners for battery woes
Engadget - 11 Apr 2019 22:21
Did your Nexus 6P get stuck in boot loops and randomly shut down due to battery issues? If so, you might be in line for some cash. Google and Huawei have reached a preliminary agreement to settle a class action lawsuit w...
New CDC Report Shows Autism Is Still on the Rise
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 21:55
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new report on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), released Thursday, offers little good news. It estimates that about one in every 59 children nationwide has the complex devel...
Israel's Beresheet Probe Crashes on the Moon
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 21:55
The Beresheet probe crash-landed on the Moon earlier today, dashing Israel's hopes of becoming only the fourth country to land a functioning probe on the lunar surface.
Acer's new ConceptD line is for creatives who want powerful yet quiet PCs
Ars Technica - 11 Apr 2019 21:52
Acer also debuted new Chromebooks and updated its most popular gaming laptops.
New Bill Aims To Hold Tech Companies Accountable For Their Shitty Algorithms
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2019 21:45
Over the years, tech companies have found a convenient scapegoat for some of their most egregious mistakes in a voiceless part of their operations--their algorithms. But a bill introduced on Wednesday seeks to effectivel...
Privately-owned Moon lander crashes in historic attempt
Engadget - 11 Apr 2019 21:39
Private spaceflight isn't quite ready to mark another milestone. SpaceIL's Beresheet lander has crashed on the Moon after mission controllers lost communication during its descent to the lunar surface. It did successfull...