Gadget News
Marvel says Disney+ subscription needed 'to understand' future MCU movies
Slash Gear - 8 Nov 2019 21:47
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said you’ll need a Disney+ subscription “if you want to understand everything” in future MCU movies. That does not mean that you’ll need to watch Disney+ streaming shows to un...
Lenovo Tab M7 now available with an even lower price tag
Slash Gear - 8 Nov 2019 05:47
Android tablets have nearly died out with only a few big names supporting them. These slates now usually come only in two variants, the expensive high-end tablets like Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S series and ultra-cheap opti...
FX Networks is bringing all of its content, plus exclusives, to Hulu
Slash Gear - 8 Nov 2019 04:32
Popular network FX is bringing its entire catalog of existing content to on-demand and live television streaming service Hulu, the companies have announced. In addition to offering all of its existing shows on the platfo...
Plant-inspired robot can squeeze into tight spaces while carrying heavy tools
Engadget - 8 Nov 2019 17:29
A team of MIT engineers believe that while soft robots can squeeze into spaces typical rigid machines can't, they're usually not sturdy enough to be fitted with tools like sensors, grippers and cameras. That's why they w...
Pixel 4 low screen brightness has a fix that requires root
Slash Gear - 8 Nov 2019 06:26Adobe will add livestreaming to apps so designers can share their skills
Engadget - 8 Nov 2019 05:51
The annual Adobe MAX conference -- where the company showcases its Creative Cloud applications -- always includes previews of upcoming features. One of this year's sneak previews gave users a glimpse of a feature inspire...
Disney+ Will Launch on Fire TV Now That Amazon and Disney Are Playing Nice
Gizmodo - 8 Nov 2019 04:49
Looks like folks with Fire TV devices will be able to watch Disney+ after all.
Pokemon Sword and Shield have a problem and The Pokemon Company isn't helping
Slash Gear - 9 Nov 2019 01:47
Pokemon Sword and Shield have been going through a rough patch for these past few months. Though The Pokemon Company’s marketing machine is in full gear, Pokemon fans keep coming back to one topic in particular: the na...
Lyft is offering perks to riders who get rid of their cars
Slash Gear - 9 Nov 2019 01:44
Ridesharing company Lyft is trying to get riders to permanently ditch their cars by offering them various perks through a new Carvana partnership. Assuming customers go through the program to ‘ditch’ their car, they�...
'Desert Bus' video game charity has raised nearly $80,000
Engadget - 9 Nov 2019 01:37
Each year a group of selfless volunteers agrees to play what some call the world's most boring video game for hours on end in an attempt to raise money for the Child's Play hospital charity. Now in its 13th year, the Des...
You Can Now Control Your Roku From the Apple Watch
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2019 01:19
If you happen to be somewhere in the intersection of Roku and Apple Watch owners, good news. Today, Roku launched a free app for your wrist that features voice controls, and the ability to find your remote.
The 10 Best Deals of November 8, 2019
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2019 01:05
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
What if Pokemon GO suddenly ended?
Slash Gear - 9 Nov 2019 00:53
What would you do if Niantic closed their doors tomorrow, and there was no more Pokemon GO? That’s a question I had to ask a friend recently when they voiced concerns that Pokemon GO used to be fun, but more recently f...
Boeing reveals why one of its Starliner parachutes failed to deploy
Slash Gear - 9 Nov 2019 00:41
Earlier this week, NASA and Boeing successfully tested the private space company’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft during a pad abort test, which was intended to make sure the spacecraft’s systems would function properl...
Apple will fix macOS flaw exposing portions of encrypted emails
Engadget - 9 Nov 2019 00:24
Apple is touting its claimed privacy advantage more than ever, but that's not entirely true for Mac users at the moment. The company tells Engadget it will fix a macOS flaw that leaves portions of encrypted Mail messages...
The Walking Dead's Carol Prods Daryl About His Love Life in This Exclusive Clip
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2019 00:15
For years, fans have loved the bond between Carol and Daryl on The Walking Dead--at this point, they're some of the few remaining strands left to the show's earliest, zombie-laden years. The new season may be more about ...
Volkswagen begins pre-production of its ID.3 EV in China
Engadget - 9 Nov 2019 00:02
Just days after Volkswagen showed off the first all-electric ID.3 produced at its Zwickau plant in Germany, the company announced that it has entered pre-production in China, too. Like the Zwickau factory, the new plant ...
CDC reveals the familiar ingredient that may cause vaping lung disease
Slash Gear - 8 Nov 2019 23:47
The CDC has announced the potential cause of EVALI, the lung injury that has appeared in people who report recent vape use. The concerning ingredient is vitamin E acetate, the compound previously leaked as a finding unde...
Behringer unveils a Roland TB-303 clone
Engadget - 8 Nov 2019 23:47
Like many other synths and drum machines, the Roland TB-303 was a commercial flop, but years later became a staple of electronic music. An authentic 303 will run you over $2,000 these days, but Behringer will soon offer ...
AT&T Is Handing Out 'Bonus' Data Nobody Asked For--And Charging Customers a Fee for It
Gizmodo - 8 Nov 2019 23:40
AT&T has seemingly managed to dream up a whole new way to fuck with its customers, namely by giving them data that they didn't ask for and charging them a fee for it.
Galaxy S11 may avoid Pixel 4's biggest mistake
Slash Gear - 8 Nov 2019 23:34
Samsung Galaxy S11 device family leaks at the tail end of the first week of November 2019 suggested the phones would ramp up battery life. As we know from a variety of phones this year – most notably the Google Pixel 4...
Senator urges Uber and Lyft to run fingerprint background checks
Engadget - 8 Nov 2019 23:26
A senator has called on Uber and Lyft to share details with each other about contractors they've banned to clamp down on dangerous drivers who've been kicked off one platform signing up to the other. Sen. Richard Blument...