Gadget News
The ISS' spherical robot helper has returned to Earth
Engadget - 2 Sep 2019 05:02
Humans are one step closer to having robot assistants in space. The IBM- and Airbus-made CIMON (Crew Interactive Mobile Companion) robot returned to Earth on August 27th after successful testing aboard the International ...
Parrot's latest drone includes an immersive cockpit headset
Engadget - 2 Sep 2019 18:30
Parrot launched its 4K Anafi drone last year with the view to balancing a decent camera and plenty of features with a price tag that wasn't prohibitively expensive. Its latest model, the Anafi FPV, does the same, but wit...
hardgraft All-Rounder Practical Leather Pack helps you tote all your daily essentials
The Gadget Flow - 2 Sep 2019 18:00
With the hardgraft All-Rounder Practical Leather Pack, you’ll have room for everything you need to keep with you. This cross-body bag won’t carry a bunch of superfluous items you don’t really need. Instead, it focu...
Emulator uses AI to offer the translations your games never had
Engadget - 2 Sep 2019 06:59
Many classic video games are only available in one language, making it difficult to enjoy them as a non-speaker unless you have a fan translation. Now, though, you might just need the right software. Version 1.7.8 of the...
Xperia 2 leaks suggest more of the same but smaller
Slash Gear - 2 Sep 2019 06:40
Samsung and Huawei may be avoiding the IFA rush but that gives other OEMs the opportunity to grab the spotlight. LG already has the date set and may have practically revealed what it’s all about. Sony has only marked t...
Huawei Mate 30 launch announced, Google Play fate still unknown
Slash Gear - 2 Sep 2019 05:24
Everyone’s getting ready for IFA 2019 that’s set to commence in less than a week. But as has been the trend in the recent years, the big players have mostly shied away from making their most important announcements a...
E-bikes are now allowed in US national parks, for better or worse
Engadget - 3 Sep 2019 01:59
The next time you visit a National Park in the US, you can likely bring your e-bike with you. The National Park Service has expanded the use of e-bikes to allow pedal assist models on the same roads and trails as convent...
Best Bike Lock [2019]
Coolest Gadgets - 3 Sep 2019 01:51
The most secure bike lock on the market is the [amazon link="B009T4F9G8" title="ONGUARD Brute STD U-Lock" /]. It holds up to hydraulic cutters and for the money, there is no better way to secure your bicycle. If you need...
This new Porsche Taycan speed test may not be practical but it sure is cool
Slash Gear - 3 Sep 2019 01:30
Porsche’s all-electric Taycan is about to break cover, and clearly the prospect of its Tesla-fighting sports sedan has left the German automaker feeling oddly playful. How else to explain the latest pre-release Taycan ...
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2019) Review
Slash Gear - 2 Sep 2019 23:30
Lenovo is back with the 7th-generation version of its hit business laptop, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Consumers have come to love this model for many reasons, not the least of which is its slim, durable design, quality keyb...
Facebook's Considering Ditching the Like Count
Gizmodo - 2 Sep 2019 23:20
Soon it may get harder to size yourself up while scrolling through your feed. At least, on Facebook that is. There are still plenty of other social media platforms out there to make you feel inadequate.
You can once again pre-register to buy the Samsung Galaxy Fold
Engadget - 2 Sep 2019 23:07
After a more than five-month delay, it looks like Samsung, true to its word, is on track to launch the Galaxy Fold this September. As of Monday, the company is once again allowing consumers in the US to pre-register to p...
Another Realistic Deepfake App Goes Viral Before Majorly Creeping People Out
Gizmodo - 2 Sep 2019 22:42
Advancements in deepfake technology are quickly making your face just another piece of personal data you need to worry about getting stolen. One iPhone app that recently went viral makes creating a fake video as easy as ...
Pokemon GO releases 16 Eevee and Evolutions with Flowers and Shiny types
Slash Gear - 2 Sep 2019 22:09
In the month of September, Research Breakthroughs will enable an encounter with Flower Crown Eevee. Creating a new Eevee means two possibilities for Niantic – either they make it unable to evolve, or they have to make ...
21 Sneakily Useful Subreddits That You Might Not Have Heard About
Gizmodo - 2 Sep 2019 22:00
Reddit: Endlessly distracting, often fascinating, and sometimes really useful too. These are some of the best subreddits we know about for advice, instruction, and information, whether that's helping define an archaic te...
Well, I'm addicted to World of Warcraft again
Slash Gear - 2 Sep 2019 21:55
A week ago today, World of Warcraft Classic launched. During this past week, I've been playing it pretty much whenever possible, and it certainly doesn't seem like I'm alone there. Shortly after WoW Classic launched, it ...
Apple Watch may get sleep tracking as soon as next week
Engadget - 2 Sep 2019 21:21
The Apple Watch might include sleep tracking sooner than you think. Sources talking to 9to5Mac claim to have significant details as to how the health feature will work, with word that it might be announced "as early as n...
Different Dog Breeds Have Different Brains, Scientists Find
Gizmodo - 2 Sep 2019 21:00
As humans have gone, so have their canine companions. But a new study shows the subtle ways our long-lasting partnership has molded the noggins of our dogs. Different breeds have slightly different brains from one anothe...
Watch the Bugatti Chiron smash the 300 mph world record
Slash Gear - 2 Sep 2019 20:30
The Bugatti Chiron is no stranger to records, but its latest is going to take some beating: the first car from a series manufacturer to break the 300 mph barrier. A pre-production Chiron set a new TÜV-certified speed re...
Facebook is considering hiding 'Like' counts as part of new test
Engadget - 2 Sep 2019 20:30
Facebook-owned Instagram made waves earlier this year when it began a test that removed 'Like' counts on users posts — after all, what good is social media for if it doesn't stroke your ego? According to a recent leak,...
What You Need to Know About the Black Knight, Kit Harington's Side-Step From Game of Thrones to the MCU
Gizmodo - 2 Sep 2019 20:30
The fact that Marvel is making an Eternals movie is just one of the absurdest things in their already incredibly absurd slate of upcoming projects. But somehow at D23 they managed to make it just a touch weirder, by anno...
B&O's first soundbar packs Dolby Atmos, Chromecast and AirPlay 2
Engadget - 2 Sep 2019 20:00
Bang & Olufsen isn't waiting for IFA to share its news for the week. The high-end audio and television company is using Venice Biennale, an annual arts exhibition in Italy to reveal its latest product: the Beosound Stage...