Gadget News
Android Q desktop mode silently prepared for a multi-screen future
Slash Gear - 13 May 2019 04:27
Android is getting into form factors that, during its birth were probably never envisioned. That’s not only smartwatches and smart TVs but even things like set-top boxes, laptops and Chromebooks, and, of course, foldab...
That 'Sudden' Game of Thrones Turn Was Actually a Long Time Coming
Gizmodo - 13 May 2019 23:15
If you thought that turn on Game of Thrones felt surprising, or like it came out of nowhere...you haven't been paying attention.
Lenovo ThinkReality A6 headset ushers in new enterprise AR platform
Slash Gear - 13 May 2019 18:00
During its Accelerate conference today, Lenovo unveiled a new sub-brand called ThinkReality intended to bring augmented reality to enterprise users. The ThinkReality platform is described as both cloud and device agnosti...
Louis Vuitton OLED screen bags are sure to grab all kinds of attention
Slash Gear - 13 May 2019 05:30
If you thought that wearables like smartwatches and bracelets were the pinnacle of fashion and technology, Louis Vuitton would beg to disagree. The luxury fashion brand has just revealed a fusion that will leave you in a...
Apple Card shows up in the flesh with its minimalist design
Slash Gear - 13 May 2019 04:59
Although Apple has long been expected to make its own physical card, the timing of its arrival was still a bit of a surprise. Announced last March, the company showed off a titanium credit card that unmistakably bore App...
Elon Musk shows SpaceX's first internet satellites ready for launch
Engadget - 13 May 2019 04:01
This might be your best chance to get a peek at SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites before they're hurtled into orbit. Elon Musk has posted a photo (below) of the first 60 production satellites packed into the fairing ...
US charges nine people over $2.4 million SIM hijacking ring
Engadget - 13 May 2019 02:28
American law enforcement just took down a significant SIM hijacking ring. Federal agents have charged nine men with wire fraud and identity theft charges for participating in The Community, a group that transferred phone...
NASA wants your memories of the Apollo 11 Moon landing
Engadget - 13 May 2019 00:57
Were you fortunate enough to watch the Apollo 11 Moon landing as it happened, or know someone who did? NASA wants to hear from you. It recently launched a story program that asks the public to submit audio recordings of ...
Why You Might Want to Freeze Your Sperm Before Age 35
Gizmodo - 13 May 2019 23:44
Women face the brunt of societal pressure to have children before a certain age, but a new study concludes that the so-called biological clock is a concern for men, too. A man's age can affect his fertility, the well-bei...
Spotify tests a version of Stories for artists
Engadget - 13 May 2019 23:31
Count Spotify among the ranks of internet giants duping Snapchat's Stories feature. The streaming music service has confirmed an Android Police report that it's testing a Storyline feature where musicians can share Stori...
Spotify 'Storyline' feature lets artists share the stories behind their music
Slash Gear - 13 May 2019 23:29
Spotify is the latest company to get on the Stories bandwagon, though its own take on the feature doesn’t come with the same name. Using the ‘Storyline’ feature, which is now being tested, artists are able to provi...
TurboTax Tricked Taxpayers Into Paying for Its Free Tools, Lawsuit Says
Gizmodo - 13 May 2019 23:27
Fresh off of allegations that TurboTax lied to taxpayers about its free filing program, a new class action lawsuit against TurboTax maker Intuit claims the tax service breached its agreement with the Internal Revenue Ser...
Apple: The App Store isn't a monopoly 'by any metric'
Engadget - 13 May 2019 22:55
This morning, the Supreme Court decided to allow iPhone owners to proceed with a lawsuit against Apple. The plaintiffs claim that Apple has a monopoly through the App Store. Apple tried to argue that developers are the o...
Is It Time to Reckon With the iPhone Square?
Gizmodo - 13 May 2019 22:36
Now that iPhone day is just four months away, we're starting to get some credible rumors about what the devices will look like. One of the steadiest rumors is a rough one: the next iPhone will have a square camera bump t...
Apple Pay will support NFC stickers on scooters and parking meters
Engadget - 13 May 2019 22:34
Apple is reportedly working on a new NFC feature that will allow iPhone users to make Apple Pay purchases by tapping special, NFC-equipped tags. That means retailers won't need bulky terminals, and iPhone users won't nee...
Saturated fat, diet, and depression link: What you need to know
Slash Gear - 13 May 2019 22:25
New research sheds light on why obesity and depression may be so commonly associated, and it involves an aspect of one’s diet that many people are encouraged to keep in check: saturated fat. This dietary element is kno...
The 10 Best Deals of May 13, 2019
Gizmodo - 13 May 2019 22:02
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
Scientists Say Octopus Farms Would Be 'Unethical' and Awful for the Planet
Gizmodo - 13 May 2019 22:00
I still remember the first time I tasted octopus. After an exhausting day reporting the troubles in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria, Gizmodo video producer Raúl Marrero and I headed to a seaside restaurant where I trie...
Apex Legends piggy-backers are now in Respawn's crosshairs
Slash Gear - 13 May 2019 21:45
Respawn’s struggle with Apex Legends cheaters has already been well-documented, but there’s another problem plaguing players: piggy-backing. When someone piggy-backs, they’re essentially trying to farm experience p...
Avengers: Endgame's Creators Keep Undoing the Good Will They Had by Explaining the Movie
Gizmodo - 13 May 2019 21:45
While Avengers: Endgame is very good at drawing you into the sheer spectacle of itself as you're watching, when you give it some distance, the movie's narrative weaknesses become readily apparent. And that's before the R...
Facebook Caves, Increases Salaries and Benefits for Contractors
Gizmodo - 13 May 2019 21:21
After years of critical coverage citing the emotional distress experienced by Facebook's contractors, particularly those who review often upsetting and violent content on the platform day in and day out, the Menlo Park o...
Uber airport PIN test lets riders get in the first available car
Slash Gear - 13 May 2019 20:56
Uber is testing a new feature that may greatly simplify airport pickups, the company has announced. Customers who order a ride at Portland International Airport can now participate in a pilot program that enables them to...