Gadget News
Earth's New Mini-Moon Captured in Color Image
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 20:10
Our planet recently adopted a mini-moon that's roughly the size of a car, though astronomers aren't sure yet if it's an asteroid or an artificial object. An observatory in Hawaii is now providing us with a clearer view o...
In Texas, a 26-Year Old Green New Deal Candidate Could Defeat a Koch-Backed Congressman
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 17:10
Texas' 28th congressional district stretches from Laredo to San Antonio's East Side. Along the way, it cuts through one of America's most productive fossil fuel sites. Known as the Eagle Ford Shale reserve, fracking has ...
Google Nest Hub Max vs. Amazon Echo Show: Which 10-inch smart display should you buy?
TechHive - 28 Feb 2020 02:54
The two top smart displays from Amazon and Google go head-to-head in multiple categories. Which of these $230 smart displays should you pick? Well, it's complicated. Mike Brown walks us through the in's and out's of choo...
Clearview AI leak names businesses using its facial recognition database
Engadget - 28 Feb 2020 02:03
One of the most vehement arguments against Clearview AI's practice of scraping billions of photos from millions of public websites to build its facial recognition database was that the company's data storage and security...
Amazon Has a Bunch of Gaming Deals Going On
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 22:47
Video games. Remember those? They're like movies but interactive and most people ignore the story. Anyway, if you've got a particular itch that needs scratching this weekend, you may want to turn your head to Amazon, whe...
Amazon Bans 1 Million Products Falsely Claiming to Cure Coronavirus
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 19:00
If you do an Amazon search for "coronavirus," you get a ton of self-published guides on how to beat it, a foul-mouthed coloring book, some sanitizing products, and of course, face masks. But in recent weeks, Amazon has b...
Your Dog's Ice-Cold Nose May Be a Sensor for Detecting Heat at Distance
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 16:50
The amazing canine nose is more impressive than we thought, demonstrating the ability to detect weak infrared radiation from a distance, according to new research.
Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM 360º Speaker uses adaptive EQ tech to enhance your parties
The Gadget Flow - 28 Feb 2020 14:00
Upgrade your party experience by simply turning on the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM 360º Speaker. This tall Bluetooth speaker can actually fill an entire room with sound thanks to its 360-degree design. What’s more, the ad...
Raspberry Pi 4 2GB RAM now costs as much as 1GB version
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2020 05:04
The Raspberry Pi is one of those small yet brilliant ideas that changed the world. Thanks to its low footprint, its small size, and especially its affordable price, the RPi gave birth not just to a new market but also to...
U.S. Health Workers Lacked Training, Protective Gear When Assisting Coronavirus Evacuees: Report
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 02:32
A whistleblower from the Department of Health and Human Services has alleged that officials sent more than a dozen workers to receive American evacuees from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the global coronavirus outbreak,...
Apple tipped to release iPad keyboard with trackpad later this year
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2020 02:27
The iPad Pro may soon be far more useful as a productivity device, at least if a new report is true. A leak alleges that Apple will release a new keyboard for the iPad that features a trackpad, adding the sorely needed f...
Walmart Is Preparing to Launch an Amazon Prime Competitor Called Walmart+
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 01:31
Walmart is gearing up to launch a new membership program called Walmart+, a service that's reportedly being tailored to compete with Amazon Prime by offering deals and services that a Prime membership doesn't.
At this point, just cancel GDC 2020
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2020 23:33
Aside from being a major public health concern, the current coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has been bad news for a few annual trade shows that take place early in the year. Throughout January and into February, a number...
Sweet Baby Ray's Is the Best Dipping Sauce, According to Our Readers
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 23:30
Although most of the options nominated weren't dipping sauces at all (turns out, even true democracy is flawed), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce has been elected the best dipping sauce by our readers after two rounds of votin...
Apple blocks Clearview AI's iPhone app
Engadget - 28 Feb 2020 23:13
Won't someone just let Clearview AI invade our privacy in peace? After having its full client list stolen and leaked on the internet, the controversial facial recognition startup is now in hot water with Apple. The iPhon...
YouTube's appeal process is largely ineffective
Engadget - 28 Feb 2020 23:10
YouTube's latest transparency report suggests its appeals process is failing creators. Last quarter, YouTube removed 5.9 million videos from the platform. It received just 108,779 appeals, but it only reinstated 23,471 o...
Shimon the Singing Robot Is Both Creepy and Captivating
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 23:07
In what looks and sounds like something straight out of a Star Wars movie, a robot named Shimon from Georgia Tech can now sing and compose songs with human collaborators, among many other cool upgrades.
Amazon Cancels On-Site Job Interviews Over COVID-19 Concerns, Asks Workers to Avoid Travel
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 23:02
Following decisions to cancel event appearances and restrict travel, Amazon also appears to have put in-person job interviews on hold indefinitely, according to screenshots shared with Gizmodo.
NASA M2M X-Hab Challenge offers university teams up to $50k awards
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2020 22:54
NASA has announced a new challenge that seeks proposals and more from university teams interested in helping humans return to the Moon (and travel beyond to Mars). The new opportunity is called the 2021 Moon to Mars eXpl...
IBM and Microsoft support the Vatican's guidelines for ethical AI
Engadget - 28 Feb 2020 22:19
IBM and Microsoft have signed the Vatican's "Rome Call for AI Ethics," a pledge to develop artificial intelligence in a way that protects all people and the planet, Financial Times reports. Microsoft President Brad Smith...
The Witcher Finds Its Uncle Vesemir
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2020 22:00
Geralt of Rivia may be a surrogate father to young Ciri, but he's got a father figure of his own. Netflix has announced that Killing Eve actor Kim Bodnia has joined the cast of The Witcher for season two.
Coronavirus bursts Big Tech's bubble
Engadget - 28 Feb 2020 22:00
Virus enthusiasts from all over the world converged in San Francisco this week for America's largest security event: RSA Conference 2020. Before it began, fourteen companies withdrew from RSAC over concerns about the imp...