Gadget News
AMD says its Ryzen 3000 isn't just cheaper--it's better
Ars Technica - 18 Jun 2019 01:55
AMD's Travis Kirsch says there's no reason to buy an Intel CPU anymore.
Dr. Mario World mobile launch date revealed, pre-registration begins
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2019 05:46
Once reluctant to dive into the mobile gaming market, Nintendo is now filling the market with small mini games for smartphones. Games with microtransactions, of course. The latest title to be added to Nintendo’s roster...
Google Stadia controller now available for pre-order on its own
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2019 05:05
Google’s launch of Stadia was a big deal for the game streaming market. It put the focus back on the nascent technology and, in a way, confirmed that it was the direction that the big companies wanted to take gamers to...
DISH OnTech Smart Services setup smart homes and train customers
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2019 03:31
Connected home appliances and smart devices are getting more and more common these days but not everyone may be confident in setting those up. Their added complexity means that you can no longer just plug an appliance or...
An ominous blemish has appeared in Fortnite's Pleasant Park
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2019 01:11
Epic is constantly changing the Fortnite battle royale island, a decision mostly praised due to its ability to keep the game feeling fresh. These changes typically happen in stages, the first signs being some small chang...
FCC chairman wants to open mid-band airwaves for 5G
Engadget - 18 Jun 2019 23:57
US carriers have mostly rolled out 5G on high frequencies, with upcoming auctions aiming even higher. And unfortunately, those choices create problems -- the implementations typically don't work well indoors, and they ri...
I'm Sure Austria Is Really Scared by Uber's Threats to Pack Up Its Toys and Go Home
Gizmodo - 18 Jun 2019 23:42
Spurred on by looming unfavorable legislation and stock market disappointment, Uber is reportedly playing hardball again, this time with the entire country of Austria.
Smoky Mars clouds are made from pulverized meteors
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2019 23:33
Scientists may have unraveled the mystery of how clouds form over Mars and it involves obliterated meteors. The study focused on the clouds that form in Mars’ middle atmosphere starting around 18 miles above the planet...
New Poll Finds People Are Excited About Robert Pattinson as Batman, But Screw That, They Forgot Adam West
Gizmodo - 18 Jun 2019 23:30
How dare you, Hollywood Reporter and Morning Consult. How. Dare. You.
You should update Firefox right now to fix a critical bug
Engadget - 18 Jun 2019 23:01
If you have Firefox on your computer, you should update it right now. Mozilla has released security updates Firefox 67.0.3 and Firefox ESR 60.7.1 to fix a critical bug, which it says hackers are actively exploiting to ta...
The Original NES Console Had a Motion Control Joystick 15 Years Before the Nintendo Wii Did
Gizmodo - 18 Jun 2019 23:00
Remember how the Wii's groundbreaking motion controls helped Nintendo sell over 100 million consoles? Well, it turns out it wasn't actually the first Nintendo console you could play by flailing around a joystick. Thanks ...
One of the World's Most Ancient Cities Experienced Surprisingly Modern Problems
Gizmodo - 18 Jun 2019 22:50
New archaeological evidence suggests the inhabitants of Çatalhöyük, an ancient city founded over 9,000 years ago in what is now Turkey, were subject to many urban problems we're familiar with today, including overcrow...
iOS 13 will remind you to cancel your subscription when you delete an app
Ars Technica - 18 Jun 2019 22:48
The feature is included in the latest beta release of iOS 13.
Why Is It Raining so Much This Year?
Gizmodo - 18 Jun 2019 22:35
The atmosphere has been heaving rain at the eastern U.S. like kids lob water balloons at a water fight. The never-ending barrage of rain has left the Midwest flooded, the Gulf of Mexico primed for a huge dead zone, and N...
New PowerPoint feature wants to make you the next Steve Jobs
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2019 22:25
Microsoft has unveiled Presenter Coach, a new feature in PowerPoint that helps users improve their presentation skills. The company points out that public speaking is already nerve-racking for many individuals, and that ...
Amazon Constructed a Super Mario Maker 2 Preorder Discount, For Prime Members Only
Gizmodo - 18 Jun 2019 22:15
Amazon's $10 video game preorder credits seem to have gone the way of the dodo, but that doesn't mean you can't save a few bucks. Super Mario Maker 2 for Switch is discounted to $52 right now for Prime members, the best ...
Apex Legends season 2 weapon changes detailed
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2019 22:10
Apex Legends season 2 is on the horizon, but before it arrives, Respawn has detailed some of the changes to weapons it’ll be making once the new season goes live. In addition to tweaks to existing weapons, Respawn will...
'Apex Legends' is making its worst guns more powerful
Engadget - 18 Jun 2019 21:50
Apex Legends' second season debuts July 2nd, and we already knew it would include plenty of exciting changes -- like Wattson, an engineer character who thrives on defensive play. Today, Respawn shed more light on what we...
Astronomers Peer Back 13 Billion Years and See Two Galaxies Colliding
Gizmodo - 18 Jun 2019 21:50
Scientists have spotted one of the most distant (and therefore the youngest) example of merging galaxies yet observed, according to new results.
Aston Martin Valhalla gives super-exclusive hypercar a name
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2019 21:35
Aston Martin’s third mid-engine hypercar has been given its official name, with the AM-RB 003 set to launch as the Aston Martin Valhalla. The latest fruits of the British automaker’s collaboration with Red Bull Advan...
Another blood pressure drug tests positive for cancer-causing compound
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2019 21:24
Another high blood pressure drug is facing a recall over the discovery of unacceptably high levels of an impurity that may cause cancer in some patients, according to a new report. The warning about the impurity comes fr...
Why We Will Always Love the Humble Heroism of Captain Picard
Gizmodo - 18 Jun 2019 21:15
"It's for the children...I'm a role model," Jean-Luc Picard awkwardly jokes when a Starfleet Admiral hailing the Enterprise notices the rainbow-colored "Captain Picard Day" banner in the background of their communique in...