Gadget News
Apple reveals iOS 13 and iPadOS release dates--but macOS Catalina remains a mystery
Ars Technica - 11 Sep 2019 05:10
watchOS and tvOS updates are also just around the corner.
Poll: Slightly Over Half of People in the UK Want to Get Us All Killed by Aliens, Probably
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2019 05:45
Slightly over half of people in the UK believe that if the Earth received communications from an extraterrestrial, then the human species should collectively act like huge dumbasses and respond, according to a University...
Google Chrome makes it easier to send web pages between devices
Engadget - 11 Sep 2019 17:22
Google has started rolling out Chrome 77 across platforms, and one of its best features gives you a way to quickly shoot web pages from one device to another. Say, you need step out right now and want to send the page yo...
The Very Best Stuff We Saw at IFA
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2019 19:30
Gizmodo took an airplane to Berlin this year, searching for some wacky Euro tech at IFA. What we found instead was a handful of incredibly cool gadgets, many of which will actually make it to the American market. Sure, w...
Google Nest Mini may soon expand smart home affordability
Slash Gear - 11 Sep 2019 18:55
Today a new Google Nest Mini appeared at the FCC, and with it, confirmation of Google’s continue expansion to every room in your home. Google has a plan with Google Assistant – that plan is to cover your entire world...
Razer case keeps your iPhone cool during intense gaming sessions
Engadget - 11 Sep 2019 03:44
Razer is jumping into the crowded world of iPhone cases, but with (what else?) a decidedly gaming-oriented twist. The company's newly introduced Arctech and Arctech Slim rely on a custom-developed Thermaprene material an...
Storm Area 51 Event in Shambles Over Fears of 'Humanitarian Disaster'
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2019 02:10
The asinine and poorly planned so-called Alienstock that was slated to take place next week appears close to disaster after the person behind the viral "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us" Facebook joke post that i...
The first Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks are here
Slash Gear - 12 Sep 2019 01:57
Today we’re taking a peek at the first of what’ll likely be a long line of teasers, leaks, and rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S11 for 2020. This device will replace the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus, device...
The Pixel 4 XL is the worst-kept secret of 2019
Engadget - 12 Sep 2019 01:51
In what's become a seemingly annual tradition for Google's Pixel smartphones, the Pixel 4 has appeared in its first pre-release hands-on. And not one just but two. The first comes courtesy of Vietnamese YouTube channel A...
Coaxing out the best value iPhone in late 2019
Slash Gear - 12 Sep 2019 01:34
As of launch time for the iPhone 11, Apple’s entire Apple Store-based iPhone sales lineup has shifted. To look at Apple’s iPhone collection right now is to decide between several different generations, prices, specs,...
NASA finds first super-Earth exoplanet with water vapor in habitable zone
Slash Gear - 12 Sep 2019 01:22
NASA has announced that for the first time, Hubble Space Telescope has discovered an exoplanet with water vapor that exists within the habitable zone of its star. The exoplanet has been named K2-18b and it is located out...
Inside Volkswagen's all-electric ID.3
Engadget - 12 Sep 2019 01:05
While the exterior of a car is important (no one wants to drive an ugly car), the interior is where you spend most of your time. While the powertrain (electric) and design (a smoother Golf) of the ID.3 are what people in...
6 Obscure Fairy Tales From the Brothers Grimm That Really Need Movie Adaptations
Gizmodo - 12 Sep 2019 00:45
We get it: Hansel and Gretel is scary. It's about two kids who find a witch's gingerbread cottage and--depending on what version you're looking at--are either killed, escape, or become witch hunters played by Gemma Arter...
Opioid Ghouls at Purdue Pharma Reach Tentative Settlement Worth Billions
Gizmodo - 12 Sep 2019 00:30
Purdue Pharma, the Oxycontin manufacturer that largely fueled the opioid crisis, reached a tentative settlement with attorneys representing municipalities, states, and tribes across the country, according to reports from...
Final Fantasy VII Remake's TGS trailer is a hefty one
Slash Gear - 12 Sep 2019 00:22
Out of all the upcoming video games, Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake is unquestionably one of the most anticipated. By the time the first episode releases in March 2020, it will have been nearly five years since...
Uber To California: Make Us
Gizmodo - 12 Sep 2019 00:12
AB5, the California bill that would codify a state Supreme Court ruling putting in place a strict test for whether a worker classifies as an independent contractor and has potentially profound implications on the ridehai...
Are You the Pro That Apple's Looking For?
Gizmodo - 12 Sep 2019 00:10
The new iPhone 11 looks like a great device. It's got a new dual-camera system that can zoom out and take ultra-wide photos. The device sports an all new ultra-powerful A13 Bionic processor, which Apple says is the best ...
Exercise and low-calorie diets combined have surprising effect on bones
Slash Gear - 12 Sep 2019 00:07
Exercising while eating a low-calorie diet may have a negative effect on bone health, according to a new study out of the University of North Carolina Health Care. Unlike in cases of exercise without calorie restriction,...
These days, Apple is content to follow trends, not set them
Engadget - 12 Sep 2019 00:00
Watching this week's Apple event gave me a sense of deja vu. With every new feature the iPhone maker announced, I felt like shouting something along the lines of "The Simpsons already did it!" It felt as if everything Ap...
The 10 Best Deals of September 11, 2019
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2019 23:54
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
Things get weird when a neural net is trained on text adventure games
Engadget - 11 Sep 2019 23:39
We've seen people turn neural networks to almost everything from drafting pickup lines to a new Harry Potter chapter, but it turns out classic text adventure games may be one of the best fits for AI yet. This latest glim...
AMD improves real-world boost and idle on Ryzen 3000
Ars Technica - 11 Sep 2019 23:24
The extra 25-50MHz boost speed probably means less than the lower idle, really.