Gadget News
Try Your Luck at Watching the Lyrid Meteor Shower Tonight
Gizmodo - 22 Apr 2019 20:10
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight, but actually spotting a meteor could be tough going for lots of observers.
Skyscraper's Rooftop Pool Spills Everywhere as Earthquake Rocks Manila
Gizmodo - 22 Apr 2019 18:50
The Philippines was rocked with a 6.3 earthquake this morning that sent buildings swaying and people running for safety. But one of the most bizarre videos of the earthquake so far has to be this footage of water pouring...
Court Rules Chelsea Manning Must Stay in Jail For Refusing to Provide Testimony in WikiLeaks Case
Gizmodo - 22 Apr 2019 16:10
Chelsea Manning will stay in jail for refusing to testify to a federal grand jury about WikiLeaks, according to a new ruling from a panel of three judges at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Manning has been in an Ale...
Nintendo Labo VR mod prepares for Breath of the Wild update
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 04:15
In just a few days, Nintendo will be rolling out an update to two of the Nintendo Switch’s most iconic games. That update will bring a new mode to Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild. a mode that will let...
Google cuts the Pixel 3 price in half for Project Fi's birthday
Ars Technica - 22 Apr 2019 19:20
Google's running the best deal ever for the Pixel 3, for US residents only.
Samsung is reportedly delaying the Galaxy Fold due to display issues
Engadget - 22 Apr 2019 16:21
If you were jittery about reports of broken Galaxy Fold review units, you might not be the only one. Wall Street Journal sources claim Samsung has delayed the release of the folding smartphone until "at least" May after ...
Researchers create massive concrete forms that can be moved by hand
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 15:21
Usually, when big stone or concrete forms need to be moved, the moving happens with the help of a massive crane. A research firm caleld CEMEX global R&D worked with MIT researchers to create the giant stones that can be ...
Particle learning system could help robots make sushi
Engadget - 22 Apr 2019 04:27
There have been many attempts at teaching robots how to grab delicate objects, but they tend to rely on rough approximations that quickly fall apart in real life. MIT researchers may have a better solution: teach robots ...
Galaxy Fold events, training put on hold amidst display issues
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 03:29
Given how many years it has been working on a foldable phone, you can’t really say that Samsung was in a rush to get something out. In fact, you could almost wonder how it still managed to botch it up so terribly after...
Huawei P30 Pro durability test redeems Huawei's P brand
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 02:14
The Huawei P30 Pro is arguably the best smartphone so far this year, especially if you consider its fancy new 5x optical zoom camera. It is, however, also one of the most expensive, if you can even get your hands on one ...
Google Lens may add translation and restaurant 'filters'
Engadget - 22 Apr 2019 01:33
As clever as Google Lens can be, it's still quite limited in what it can do before it points you to another app. You might not have to lean on those other apps quite so often n the near future. In the wake of an initial ...
France launches government chat app after fixing last-minute flaw
Engadget - 22 Apr 2019 00:02
France made good on its promise to launch a secure government-only chat app -- although it almost didn't turn out that way. The country has introduced a beta version of Tchap, a messaging app that helps officials communi...
Tesla promises 'one million robo-taxis' in 2020
Engadget - 22 Apr 2019 23:43
Two days ahead of its first-quarter earnings disclosure, the company had an event to explain its autonomous technology to investors. The talks were probably denser than the average shareholder was expecting but it was an...
Microsoft quietly axes Windows 10's long-promised Sets feature
Engadget - 22 Apr 2019 23:35
Windows 10 was supposed to receive a Sets feature that kept your app data, sites and other info in check through browser-like tabs, but you'll have to find another way to organize your digital life. ZDNet sources underst...
Lime launches electric scooter reservation feature in three cities
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 23:16
Electric scooter rental company Lime has announced a new feature test that enables riders to reserve a scooter before they’re ready to take it. The new reservation option is limited to customers in certain locations fo...
Asteroid 16 Psyche: A quick primer as NASA enters Phase C
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 23:15
Information on the NASA mission to 16 Psyche just became a whole lot more relevant, as we’re less than a month away from a key bit of official review approval. In other words – we’re still in the planning phase, bu...
This Triumphant Game of Thrones Moment Was Long Overdue
Gizmodo - 22 Apr 2019 23:00
Game of Thrones is filled with selfish, terrible people. But the most selfless character on the series finally got her moment--telling a story of validation that has spanned most of the show, making it our most pivotal s...
Tesla Autopilot is getting aggression settings
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 22:32
Tesla plans to allow drivers to make Autopilot more aggressive on the road, Elon Musk has revealed, even if doing so also dials up the risk of accidents. Musk confirmed the upcoming setting at the Tesla Autonomy Day, the...
Suddenly, OnePlus is a top 5 phone brand globally
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 22:29
OnePlus appeared as number five in the top five brands in premium smartphone market share for the year 2018. This is according to Counterpoint Research’s market monitor service for the year 2018. This bit of the servic...
China's New Video Game Rules Officially Ban Blood, Corpses, Mahjong, and Poker
Gizmodo - 22 Apr 2019 22:23
In late-December, the Chinese government ended a nine-month freeze on approving new video games after a major government re-organization shifted the approval process to the propaganda-focused State Administration of Pres...
Fire extinguisher made for space works by sucking in flames
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 22:07
Increasing human activity in space will result in unique situations and open the door for new related innovations. Fire-related accidents are one example of potential space-related issues and researchers with Toyohashi U...
With Galaxy Fold late, Samsung tries to pacify preorders
Slash Gear - 22 Apr 2019 21:59
Samsung is delaying the Galaxy Fold, offering preorder customers the option to cancel rather than wait for the troubled smartphone, amid questions about just how the foldable handset came so close to release in its curre...