Gadget News
Comcast subscribers will soon pay more for cable
Slash Gear - 25 Jan 2020 02:35
It’s no secret that consumers are largely ditching traditional pay-TV services in favor of over-the-top and on-demand video streaming services. Comcast is one of the service providers feeling this change in the market ...
Anti-inflammatory drugs may only work well if taken at the right time
Slash Gear - 25 Jan 2020 16:09
A new study out of McGill University has found that anti-inflammatory drugs may only work properly if taken at the right time of the day…and, in fact, they may actively cause harm if taken at the wrong time. At the hea...
This Locked Cabinet Holds the Answer to One of the Biggest Questions in Particle Physics
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 16:00
A 50-foot ring topped with white insulation sits attached to wires, pipes, and other electrical components in a warehouse on Fermilab's northern Illinois campus. Scientists taking data with this device have the potential...
Google's Having Second Thoughts About Its Dogshit Redesign
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 02:00
Over the years, Google's become somewhat notorious for killing off its projects, beloved or otherwise. The most recent casualty happened today, with the announcement that the company's backing off of a controversial sear...
Porsche's first Super Bowl ad in 23 years is for the electric Taycan
Engadget - 25 Jan 2020 23:33
There have been Super Bowl ads for electric cars before, but they've tended to treat EVs as novelties. BMW's 2015 ad for the i3 was practically a crash course in EVs, while Audi's 2019 spot was more to advertise electrif...
'Uncharted' movie delayed to March 5th, 2021
Engadget - 25 Jan 2020 22:16
So much for the Uncharted movie having a reasonably firm release date. Sony's Columbia Pictures has delayed the release of the game-inspired swashbuckler from its earlier December 18th, 2020 slot to March 5th, 2021. Ther...
Apple gets its WiLan patent payout reduced to $85.2 million
Engadget - 25 Jan 2020 21:02
Apple won't have to pay WiLan as much as expected for alleged patent violations. A retrial jury has reduced the damages from WiLan's lawsuit from the original $145.1 million (determined in 2018) down to slightly over $85...
Senator calls on Tesla to make Autopilot safety changes
Engadget - 25 Jan 2020 19:29
Tesla's Autopilot driving assist technology has come under fire over safety concerns, and now a US politician wants changes to put drivers' minds at ease. Senator Ed Markey has issued recommendations for Autopilot change...
Leave Star Trek Alone, You Piece of Shit
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 00:33
The similarities between Donald Trump's newly revealed United States Space Force logo and the logo for Star Trek's Starfleet are uncanny.
Saturday's Best Deals: Jachs Henleys, Philips Norelco, Best-Selling Magazines, and More
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 17:20
A deal on Jachs henleys and crewnecks, a $7 Philips Norelco Nose Hair Trimmer, and a Best-Sellers Magazine Gold Box lead off Saturday's best deals from around the web.
Recommended Reading: Facial recognition, police and privacy
Engadget - 25 Jan 2020 16:30
The secretive company that might end privacy as we know it Kashmir Hill, The New York Times Clearview is a startup that developed a facial recognition system that matches a photo of a person to publicly available images....
The Criterion Collection will add four Netflix originals in 2020
Slash Gear - 25 Jan 2020 14:31
The Criterion Collection, the company that tasks itself with curating what it considers the best and most important movies from around the world, will be adding four Netflix originals later this year. The announcement wa...
White House Details Exactly How It Plans to Rein In Sales of Fake Crap Online
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 03:11
The Trump administration is adopting a tougher stance to combat the multi-billion dollar market of selling counterfeit goods on online platforms like Amazon, per a Department of Homeland Security report released Friday.
Report: Russia Says Smartphones Sold in the Country Must Have Software that Supports Traditional Russian Values
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 23:54
Months after Russia banned the sale of gadgets that aren't pre-installed with Russian-made software, government officials in that country have drafted new guidelines on what types of software companies may have to instal...
Jury Orders Apple to Fork Over $85 Million in Royalties for Wi-LAN Suit
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 22:59
A San Diego jury ruled this week that Apple must pay Quarter Hill Inc.'s Wi-LAN a cool $85 million in a patent infringement case that's been ping-ponging around the courts since 2014, Bloomberg reports.
Sony Bumps the Dates for Uncharted and Masters of the Universe
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 21:45
The saga never ends. With Uncharted recently losing a director and hunting for a new one, it's being pushed back in the release schedule. Which isn't surprising. But it's not the only movie that got bumped.
Soon, We're All Going to Know What a Live-Action Jiminy Cricket Looks Like
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 20:30
I, for one, am not ready.
Google Is Going to Charge Cops for Your Data
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2020 20:25
Google announced that it was going to start charging law enforcement authorities for legal data disclosure requests, such as subpoenas and search warrants, related to its users. The company receives thousands of petition...
Apex Legends Season 4 will add a new Legend named Forge
Slash Gear - 25 Jan 2020 19:30
Respawn and EA are gearing up to launch the fourth season of its hit battle royale game Apex Legends on February 4. This new season will bring with it a new battle pass and a variety of new in-game items, including an en...
Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi delay probably won't impact premiere
Slash Gear - 25 Jan 2020 17:46
Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi original show has been delayed due to a script rejection, according to a recent report, but series star Ewan McGregor doesn’t expect the anticipated premiere date to change. The news first arr...
Dynabook Portégé X30L-G Lightweight Laptop weighs fewer than 2 pounds
The Gadget Flow - 25 Jan 2020 17:00
With a 13.3-inch screen, the Dynabook Portégé X30L-G Lightweight Laptop manages to weigh next to nothing. In fact, this new laptop weighs just 1.92 pounds. Wherever you like to work, you can take this Dynabook laptop w...
Philips Hue Daylo Outdoor Light Ring subtly brightens up your backyard space
The Gadget Flow - 25 Jan 2020 17:00
Install the Philips Hue Daylo Outdoor Light Ring to provide some beautiful ambient light. Rather than blasting your outdoor space with brightness, this lamp offers a subtle glow. You can install this circular light on an...