Gadget News
Neuvana's stress-reducing earbuds are available to pre-order for $399
Engadget - 15 Oct 2019 17:00
Neuvana's calming earbuds are nearly here after a long, long development process, although you may be in for a few surprises. The company has started taking pre-orders for its nerve-stimulating Xen buds at a $399 price a...
Trump Campaign Running Facebook Ads with Racial Slur
Gizmodo - 15 Oct 2019 15:00
President Donald Trump's official Facebook page has been running a series of ads that feature an anti-Native American slur, according to the social media company's archive of political ads. Trump can be heard referring t...
Society 5.0: Japan's plan to take civilization to the next level
Slash Gear - 15 Oct 2019 05:50
You’ve heard of Web 2.0 and perhaps even the Web 3.0 that browser maker Opera loves talking about. But have you ever heard of Society 5.0, much less the previous versions that came before it? No, it’s not a hot new p...
Verizon's Pixel 4 Preorder Deals Are Kind Of Bananas
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2019 00:23
The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be available through every major U.S. carrier, but as of now, Verizon's the only one with preorders already open. And what's more, they're offering a couple of pretty incredible deals on G...
Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL Smartphones offer gesture control for improved human interaction
The Gadget Flow - 15 Oct 2019 19:34Walmart's direct-to-fridge delivery service now available in three US cities
Engadget - 15 Oct 2019 19:17
If taking groceries from the front door of your home to your kitchen is too much of a hassle, Walmart wants a word with you. Following an early announcement in June, the retailer's direct-to-fridge InHome Delivery servic...
Nest WiFi is Google's latest attempt at mesh networking
Slash Gear - 15 Oct 2019 19:13
Google has offered a mesh router called Google WiFi since 2016, but today we’re seeing the successor to that system. During its Pixel 4 event today, Google got up on stage and announced Nest WiFi, a new mesh router tha...
Ford's remote car starting and unlocking are available for free
Engadget - 15 Oct 2019 04:38
Until now, all of FordPass' connected car features have been locked behind a subscription, no matter how basic -- while you could get up to five years of 'trial' service, it wasn't fun to lose remote unlocking simply bec...
Xbox Live outage hits core services ahead of Fortnite's return
Slash Gear - 15 Oct 2019 04:20
Microsoft is currently experiencing a massive Xbox outage that is impacting the platform’s core services, as well as hit game Fortnite. The outage impacts Xbox Live, which is currently preventing some users from signin...
Google announces new Titan security key model with USB-C
Slash Gear - 15 Oct 2019 03:36
Google has announced an updated Titan security key featuring a USB-C connector. The dongle is a more secure option for users who need more reassurance than traditional two-factor authentication (2FA) offers and who have ...
Pixelbook Go hands-on: Google's budget Chromebook is all about focus
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2019 01:54Twitter outlines when it would restrict world leaders' tweets
Engadget - 16 Oct 2019 01:45
Twitter is shedding more light on its approach to restricting world leaders' tweets -- not that it'll satisfy everyone. The social network stressed in a blog post that leaders "are not above our policies entirely" and th...
Amazon Is Marketing Face Recognition to Police Departments Partnered With Ring: Report
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2019 01:45
Amazon is marketing its facial recognition software to Florida police departments that are currently partnered with its home surveillance company, Ring--arrangements that allow police to request access to video footage c...
Aw Yeah, Apple TV Is Now on Roku
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2019 01:33
Roku users are about to get two times the Apple--beginning today.
TiVo's 'free' streaming service starts rolling out
Engadget - 16 Oct 2019 01:17
TiVo's leap into streaming services is underway. The DVR creator has started rolling out TiVo+ to users, who should see it pop up on their devices in the "next few weeks." The service is 'free' for TiVo customers and wil...
Amazon's Throwing In $100 Gift Cards With Unlocked Pixel 4 Preorders
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2019 01:13
If you want the best deal on a Pixel 4, Verizon is probably your best option, as we've already covered. But if you're not interested in moving over to Verizon, Amazon will sell you an unlocked Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL with ...
The Pixel 4's Gestures Might Be a Gimmick--But At Least They Actually Work
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2019 01:09
Gestures on a smartphone aren't exactly new tech, but they are new to Google's Pixel 4. Thanks to a teeny tiny Project Soli radar, you can now wave at a Pixel 4 to poke Pokémon wallpapers, as well as control your music,...
Discovery of Bronze Age Warrior's Kit Sheds New Light on an Epic Prehistoric Battle
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2019 01:06
A knife, chisel, arrowheads, and other gear belonging to a Bronze Age warrior have been uncovered on a 3,300-year-old battlefield in Germany.
Logitech M355 mouse and K580 keyboard are made for Chrome OS
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2019 00:53
Logitech has taken the wraps off its first Made for Google K580 wireless keyboard and M355 portable wireless mouse. The two models are designed specifically for Google’s Chrome OS, giving Pixelbook owners and other use...
Pixel 4 officially ends free Original Quality Uploads to Google Photos
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2019 00:38Taco Bell Recalls Millions of Pounds of Beef Due to Reports of 'Metal Shavings'
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2019 00:34
Taco Bell stealthily yanked heaps of beef following a report that a diner found metal in their Mexican-inspired fast-food cuisine, angering customers across the country.
Election Security Experts Testify From Illinois, a Top Target of Russia's 2016 Meddling
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2019 00:30
In an effort to broaden the public's understanding of the challenges faced by local officials ahead of the 2020 election, Democratic lawmakers traveled to Gurnee, Illinois, on Tuesday to hear testimony from leading elect...