Gadget News
Man Takes First-Ever Photo of Living Colombian Weasel After Finding It Standing on His Toilet
Gizmodo - 30 May 2019 16:01
A man rediscovered the rarest South American carnivore after uploading a picture of it climbing on his toilet to a citizen science database.
Looks like 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' is getting a VR mode
Engadget - 30 May 2019 16:06
It looks like you'll soon be able to beat up your friends in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate from an entirely different perspective. It seems the hit Switch fighting game is getting a virtual reality mode via the Nintendo Lab...
Mark Zuckerberg Declines to Make Mark Zuckerberg Less Powerful
Gizmodo - 30 May 2019 21:55
Mark Zuckerberg is still in power at Facebook.
PC makers are getting better at copying smartphone innovation
Engadget - 30 May 2019 17:00
For a long time, the PC industry was stagnating. Computer makers had grown comfortable with iterative annual updates to their devices, relying on yearly processor advancements to push consumers to buy new laptops. But re...
Nvidia RTX Studio Laptops High-Resolution Creative Computers will up your productivity
The Gadget Flow - 30 May 2019 07:00
The Nvidia RTX Studio Laptops High-Resolution Creative Computers allow you to work at an even faster rate. The upcoming RTX Studio Laptops ensure that even your creative applications perform at high speeds. Your producti...
Google denies Pixel Digital Wellbeing bug, unrelated fix coming soon
Slash Gear - 30 May 2019 05:09
When Google launched the Pixel 3, one of its key features, which eventually spread to other Pixels and Android phones, was Digital Wellbeing. The feature was intended to help users become aware of their smartphone use an...
T-Mobile may need to create competing carrier for Sprint merger deal
Slash Gear - 30 May 2019 04:35
If T-Mobile wants the Sprint merger to happen, it may need to create a competitor with its own wireless network to get approval. The requirement comes from the Department of Justice, according to a new leak, which claims...
ecobee SmartThermostat and SmartSensor upgrades sighted
Slash Gear - 30 May 2019 04:03
ecobee may be gearing to release new products really soon but it might not be what some of the company’s fans have been hoping for. It was rumored last month that the home automation company is preparing to launch its ...
Google now requires Play Store games to include loot box odds
Slash Gear - 30 May 2019 03:27
As part of a number of changes to its Play Store policies, Google now requires developers to disclose the odds of getting loot box items before players purchase the boxes. The move follows growing backlash from consumers...
42 Million Dating App Records Exposed Online, Leaking User IP Addresses and Location Data
Gizmodo - 30 May 2019 02:00
A database containing records of tens of millions of users of various dating apps has been found publicly accessible, according to a researcher who says it remains unclear who amassed the data.
Uber Lit $1 Billion on Fire Last Quarter Because That's What Uber Does
Gizmodo - 30 May 2019 23:47
In its first earnings as a public company, Uber posted losses of $1 billion over the previous quarter, more or less matching investor expectations, because sending the GDP of Vanuatu off a cliff every three months is Ube...
'Apex Legends' will keep players busy with daily and weekly challenges
Engadget - 30 May 2019 23:40
Respawn has a straightforward way to keep its hordes of Apex Legends players coming back: it's borrowing a page from other battle royale shooters. The studio has teased Season 2 Battle Pass plans that will include daily ...
Google Maps uses AI to highlight most popular restaurant meals
Slash Gear - 30 May 2019 23:20
Weeks after the category first started appearing for some users, Google has officially unveiled a new Google Maps feature: popular dishes. The app now shows a restaurant’s most popular menu items, making it easier for ...
Google unveils new privacy rules for Chrome extensions and Drive
Engadget - 30 May 2019 23:12
Google announced new rules that will restrict access to user data for third-party add-ons in Chrome and Drive. From now on, Chrome extension developers must request the least amount of user data their app requires to fun...
Research shows another reason to stop buying diamonds
Slash Gear - 30 May 2019 22:44
Researchers have found proof that diamonds were formed (and are probably still forming) below the surface of the ocean’s floor. In a laboratory environment, these researchers conducted a series of high-pressure experim...
The 10 Best Deals of May 30, 2019
Gizmodo - 30 May 2019 22:33
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
First Apex Legends season 2 details revealed, new event incoming
Slash Gear - 30 May 2019 22:32
Electronic Arts has already revealed plans to talk in depth about Apex Legends season 2 during E3 2019, but before that happens, Respawn Entertainment is parting with a few morsels of information today. Respawn has revea...
'Beyond Good and Evil 2' won't be at E3
Engadget - 30 May 2019 22:29
The highly anticipated Beyond Good and Evil 2 won't be making an appearance at E3 this year, but fans will get more information about the game's status before the major gaming conference. Ubisoft announced today that it ...
Popular heartburn drugs linked to serious disease and cancer risks
Slash Gear - 30 May 2019 22:23
Popular heartburn drugs have been linked to serious health risks, including increased odds of developing stomach cancer, fatal cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. The concerns involve long-term use of med...
Is Secondhand Vape Bad for You?
Gizmodo - 30 May 2019 22:10
You don't have to look far to find a fresh study suggesting that e-cigarette use isn't harmless, even if the products are likely less toxic than traditional tobacco cigarettes. But what about people sitting in the same r...
A Bunch of Converse Sneakers Are on Sale For $25
Gizmodo - 30 May 2019 21:55
Converse kicks are eternal classics, and right now, you can lace up a brand new pair for way less than usual. A dozen high-tops and low-tops in various colors are up for grabs for just $25 with promo code COLOR25. Grab a...
U.S. Air Force Draws Giant Dick in the Sky, Claims It Was an Accident
Gizmodo - 30 May 2019 21:50
Yet again, U.S. armed forces have managed to trace the vague outline of a phallus in the clouds. This sky dong, which the Air Force contends was purely accidental, required a half dozen planes to complete.