Gadget News
Apple's new "Find My" feature is more secure but also more expensive
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2019 04:26
Apple is turning privacy from a marketing thrust to a service it “sells” to its customers. Although it denies taking shots at anyone, its stronger stance on privacy, not to mention the new features it announced at WW...
Razer launches its first lightweight Kraken headset
Engadget - 6 Jun 2019 17:00
Razer's new ultra-light headset could be your well-priced answer to a heavy head and sweaty ears. The wired Kraken X weighs in at just 250 grams, comes with 7.1 surround sound and costs $50. Other features include memory...
Why Is NASA Sending an Atomic Clock Into Space
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2019 16:45
On June 22, NASA will send an atomic clock the size of a football (though much heavier) to space onboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
Uber Copter's $200 flights launch in NYC on July 9th
Engadget - 6 Jun 2019 06:59
Uber's autonomous flying taxis aren't ready to take flight yet, but according to a report in the New York Times, it will offer air transit starting July 9th. Uber Copter will be available in New York City first, to Uber ...
Microsoft Mt. Rogers has you wearing VR headsets in public for productivity
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2019 03:53
We seem to be a screen-obsessed society these days, be it on phones or on computers. Truth be told, if we could have more screens, we would jump on them without a second thought. Unfortunately or perhaps fortunately, the...
Fortnite real money purchases will go down before tomorrow's update
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2019 02:47
On June 6, Epic Games will release the next update for Fortnite, bringing a number of changes and improvements, as expected. The update isn’t unusual — Epic releases them in the middle of the week on a regular basis ...
Facebook's cryptocurrency may debut this month
Engadget - 6 Jun 2019 01:33
Facebook's long-rumored cryptocurrency may be on the cusp of launching, and with a few twists to boot. The Information sources say the digital money is expected to premiere later in June. The social network is reportedly...
Ted Cruz Takes On YouTube With Impotent Threats and Brain Worms
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2019 23:52
Throwing his arms around a far-right provocateur whose shtick includes labeling political adversaries "queers" and "fags," Senator Ted Cruz on Thursday tweeted a rebuke of YouTube over the company's belated decision to t...
Olay Tests a Refillable Moisturizer as Beauty Industry Grapples With Its Giant Trash Problem
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2019 23:48
Fresh, soft skin comes at a cost--to the planet. Specifically, I'm talking about all that packaging your favorite lotion or cream comes in, which is likely made of hard-to-degrade plastics. That's why Olay--y'know, that ...
Google Maps will soon show natural disasters like it does traffic
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2019 23:38
Google is doing some good for the world with a system called “SOS alerts” – in Google Maps and Google Search, primarily. With this system, they’re making an effort to warn drivers about potential hazards on the r...
Google Stadia's launch is shaping up to be a confusing mess
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2019 23:36
Earlier today, Google dished more details about its upcoming game streaming service, Stadia, in the first of what sounds like a series of livestreams called Stadia Connect. Ahead of Stadia Connect’s premiere, Google te...
Instagram Stories can now automatically display song lyrics
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2019 23:33
Instagram has made it easier for users to add lyrics to their Story posts, the company revealed in a small announcement on Thursday. The new feature revolves around the service’s music sticker, and has arrived just in ...
Scientists Sequenced the Genes of Ancient Plague Bacteria That Spread the 'First Pandemic'
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2019 23:25
Scientists have gained some insight into one of the first known calamities to visit mankind: a two century-long pandemic caused by the bacterial disease plague. Studying the remains of plague victims, the researchers say...
AT&T's Plan for a Netflix Killer Reportedly Gets an Overhaul, Expected to Cost Around $17 Per Month
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2019 23:00
When AT&T bought Time Warner and created WarnerMedia, it seemed poised to create yet another streaming video service designed to compete against the likes of Netflix and Hulu.
White meat has same impact as red meat on 'bad' cholesterol levels
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2019 22:48
A new study has bad news for dieters monitoring their heart health: white meat has the same impact on cholesterol levels as red meat. The research comes out of the University of California San Francisco, where scientists...
The 10 Best Deals of June 6, 2019
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2019 22:12
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
FCC votes to allow default robocall blocking by carriers
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2019 21:56
Last month, the FCC announced that it planned to vote on a new ruling that would enable wireless carriers to block robocalls by default, a change that’ll require customers to opt-out of the service if they don’t want...
Who Knew Signs of the Apocalypse Would Be So Adorable?
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2019 21:50
Imagine for a moment that you're having a boring Tuesday evening at work watching the radar in Southern California for the National Weather Service.
Why Islamic State Recruitment Is Thriving on Telegram
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2019 21:40
New research coming out of George Washington University today provides one of the most exhaustive looks yet at the vast and complex network of self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) supporters permeating Telegram, the encryp...
You Can Get an Xbox One X for the Best Price Yet, Plus a Free Digital Copy of NBA 2K19
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2019 21:30
Xbox One X 1TB Black Console NKA 2K19 Bundle | $300 | eBay
Instagram makes it easy to add song lyrics to your Stories
Engadget - 6 Jun 2019 21:23
Instagram announced today that it is adding the ability to display lyrics when adding songs to Stories. The feature will let users decide if they want to display song lyrics on screen and will give them the ability to ed...
DC Universe cancels 'Swamp Thing' after a single episode (updated)
Engadget - 6 Jun 2019 21:16
DC Universe cancelled Swamp Thing, its streaming sci-fi series, after a single episode. The live-action drama set in swamplands of Louisiana was cancelled on Thursday, less than a week after airing its pilot episode, rep...