Gadget News
MIT's bipedal robot mimics human balance when running and jumping
Slash Gear - 31 Oct 2019 15:39
The future may have big things in store for robots that will help humanity. Goals for robots include helping to rescue humans from a burning building, helping with chemical spills, and helping with any disaster that make...
Android malware Xhelper makes the case for Google Play yet again
Slash Gear - 31 Oct 2019 04:38
It’s no longer really surprising to hear about yet another malware on the rise on the Android platform. Sometimes, their threat can be genuinely frightening, especially when they manage to get past Google’s automated...
Taking popular OTC pain killer during pregnancy linked to ADHD in kids
Slash Gear - 31 Oct 2019 04:01
Taking a popular over-the-counter pain reliever called acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase one’s odds of having offspring with ADHD or autism, a new study has found. The researchers looked at the concentration ...
Steam's redesigned Library is available to everyone
Engadget - 31 Oct 2019 03:13
Your Steam game collection is about to look decidedly different. Valve has released a Steam update that brings the redesigned Library to everyone, giving you a smarter (and hopefully easier) view of your catalog. There's...
Epic nerfs Fortnite's Storm King LTM boss so that he's easier to beat
Slash Gear - 31 Oct 2019 03:08
Epic recently added the Storm King to Fortnite, a beast that will be available for battle royale players to fight over the next few days. The company kicked off its “Fortnitemares” yesterday, a Halloween-themed event...
The Teens Are Making History on TikTok
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2019 01:50
In 1911, the San Francisco Examiner published a guide titled: "How to Make Really Funny Jokes." According to author Professor Korski, a true joke is a "very pleasant absurdity contrasting with one's habitual expectation....
Try Bruce Campbell's Fake Blood Recipe...If You Dare
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2019 01:45
Halloween is the perfect time for horror, gore, and blood--but most of us are sadly limited to around five liters, which is not nearly enough supply to decorate a spooky party. That's where the fake stuff comes in!
Rudy Giuliani Had to Ask an Apple Genius to Unlock His iPhone Right After Trump Named Him Head of the Cyber
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2019 01:40
With the growing number of bumbling mistakes that Rudy Giuliani makes as Donald Trump's attorney, it's easy to forget that in early 2017 the President enlisted the maladroit fraudgoblin to be the White House cybersecurit...
Netflix will release a scripted podcast based on Daybreak next month
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2019 01:17
Netflix is getting into the podcast market with the launch of its own scripted podcast, according to a new report. The company plans to release a podcast based on its Daybreak original show, the report claims, one that w...
Heads Up: Replicants May Already Be Among Us
Gizmodo - 1 Nov 2019 01:00
Hey, do you have a creeping sense that some people are actually ruthless, homicidal androids merely posing as humans? I have some bad news. According to the documentary film Blade Runner, which takes place in November 20...
Moovit public transit app taps Waze to add carpool trip option
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2019 00:30
Public transportation app Moovit has announced a new pilot program that integrates the Waze Carpool service with its own mobile app. Moovit is designed to generate routes involving public transportation options; Waze, of...
Wirecutter's best deals: Dell's U3419W Ultrawide Monitor drops to $722
Engadget - 1 Nov 2019 00:05
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BBK Group may soon beat Apple and Samsung, but how?
Slash Gear - 1 Nov 2019 00:01
There’s a company by the name BBK Group that you should get to know, if you don’t know already. Where Apple made their mark in the smartphone world with a single brand, iPhone, BBK Group (aka BBK Electronics Corporat...
Diablo 4 leak has good news for Diablo 2 fans
Slash Gear - 31 Oct 2019 23:57
BlizzCon is set to kick off tomorrow, and Blizzard is widely expected to reveal Diablo 4 during the show. As with many expected big-name reveals, there have been a number of leaks surrounding the game, and the latest one...
WhatsApp adds fingerprint lock security feature on Android
Slash Gear - 31 Oct 2019 23:43
WhatsApp has announced a new layer of security for Android users: the ability to lock the app with a fingerprint. The new feature joins the previously released support for Face ID and Touch ID on the iPhone. Similar lock...
The 10 Best Deals of October 31, 2019
Gizmodo - 31 Oct 2019 23:40
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
LAX Airport Found a Way to Make Ride-Sharing Even Worse
Gizmodo - 31 Oct 2019 23:40
LAX is one of the busiest airports in the world, and anyone who's passed through its terminals understands that waiting is a big part of your LAX adventure. But yesterday lines and delays were especially nightmarish for ...
Netflix's first scripted podcast is an offshoot of 'Daybreak'
Engadget - 31 Oct 2019 23:40
Netflix's foray into podcasting will soon include its first scripted show. Variety has learned that Netflix is supplementing its apocalyptic zombie show Daybreak with a podcast, The Only Podcast Left, on November 7th. Th...
2020 Porsche 911 gives manual fans something to smile about
Slash Gear - 31 Oct 2019 23:34
The manual transmission may be gradually disappearing, but Porsche knows what 911 enthusiasts want. The German automaker has confirmed that the 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S will be offered with a manual transmission, regard...
Interior Department grounds drone fleet over security concerns
Engadget - 31 Oct 2019 23:14
The US Department of the Interior has halted the use of its 800 drones, which help monitor endangered species, inspect federally protected land and fight forest fires. According to The Wall Street Journal, Interior Secre...
Interior Department Grounds Drone Fleet Over Fears of Chinese Spying
Gizmodo - 31 Oct 2019 23:03
The United States Interior Department is grounding its fleet of more than 800 drones over concerns that the Chinese is using the devices to spy or facilitate cyberattacks, according to the Wall Street Journal.
This Appears to Be Donald Trump's Hand-Curated Campaign Rally Spotify Playlist
Gizmodo - 31 Oct 2019 22:55
President Donald Trump on Monday was running behind schedule, but the officers at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference were pleasantly occupied enjoying the music.