Gadget News
Logitech's latest iPad keyboard cases add trackpads to non-Pro tablets
Engadget - 18 Mar 2020 20:59
If you turned pale at the thought of paying close to $1,000 to get the new iPad Pro and its trackpad-equipped keyboard cover, don't worry -- there will be a much more affordable alternative. Logitech has introduced a $15...
Full PlayStation 5 specs revealed
Slash Gear - 18 Mar 2020 18:50
As promised, Sony is currently hosting a deep dive into the PlayStation 5’s hardware, featuring none other than PS5 system architect Mark Cerny. This is the moment PlayStation fans have been waiting for – following u...
Apple's new iPad Pro has trackpad support, lidar, and an 8-core GPU
Ars Technica - 18 Mar 2020 17:17
Mouse and trackpad support are coming to all iPads on March 24 with iPadOS 13.4.
Senators Can't Work From Home During Coronavirus Pandemic, Mitch McConnell Says
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2020 03:40
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won't let senators work from home and will require all votes to be held in person in the chamber floor despite the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, the Hill reported on Tuesday.
DOJ Kills One of the Best Ways to Settle Legal Cases Against Polluters
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2020 23:46
For the past 30 years, in civil settlements, polluting companies in the United States could be compelled to fund environmentally beneficial projects in order to offset the damage they caused. As part of a 2018 settlement...
TikTok names experts who will help shape its content policies
Engadget - 18 Mar 2020 23:45
TikTok has named the group of experts who will help guide the app's content moderation policies as part of the newly formed "Content Advisory Council." The group, chaired by George Washington University Law Professor Daw...
Dammit, Legends of Tomorrow, It's Only Wednesday
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2020 23:45
The latest DC's Legends of Tomorrow episode was an emotional whirlwind at a time when we're still reeling from our real-world sudden spiral into fear and isolation. But it was a wonderful showing of compassion and a remi...
Netflix Party makes virtual movie theater for COVID-19 quarantine
Slash Gear - 18 Mar 2020 23:25
There’s a new system called Netflix Party with which you’ll be able to connect with friends and sync streaming video. You’ll all drop in a sort of virtual movie theater where, at the time chosen by the host, a movi...
Urban Coyotes Live Off Trash, Fruit, and Cats
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2020 23:10
A multi-year survey in the Los Angeles metropolitan area shows that nearly two-thirds of an urban coyote's diet comes from human-related sources--including a surprising amount of cats.
10 Must-Have Accessories for Your New iPad
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2020 23:04
After today's announcements from Apple, we've been blessed with a new iPad Pro, and a keyboard that also comes with a trackpad.
And Now for Some Good News: The Mars InSight Heat Flow Probe Is Digging Again
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2020 22:50
Maybe today you need a little bit of good news. Well, we've got some: The Mars InSight heat flow probe seems to be descending into the planet once again.
The next 'Overwatch' hero is an AI robot with an important story link
Engadget - 18 Mar 2020 22:44
Overwatch's newest hero is Echo. Fans have been waiting a while for Blizzard to add a new playable character to the game. It's been seven months since the company introduced Sigma, the game's 31st hero. The anticipation ...
Final Fantasy VII Remake coronavirus "delay" blame spread by Square Enix
Slash Gear - 18 Mar 2020 22:42
The COVID-19 pandemic has struck Final Fantasy VII Remake – but not in the way we expected. Square Enix shared a message that, at first, appeared to be like that of so many others shared in the past couple of weeks. It...
Unfortunately, There's No Butthole Cut of Cats
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2020 22:15
If you woke up this morning mighty confused as to why the hashtag "ReleaseTheButtholeCut" was trending on social media, you were not alone. The whole thing was a little dark and messy.
Facebook launches COVID-19 info portal in the News Feed
Slash Gear - 18 Mar 2020 22:11
On Wednesday, Facebook announced that it is launching a new COVID-19 Information Center that will help its users get access to accurate details about the infectious disease. The portal will soon appear at the top of user...
Charter Communications Employees Say Bosses Are Ignoring Expert Covid-19 Advice, Putting Profit Before Safety
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2020 22:07
Americans have entered a crucial hour in the lifespan of an epidemic that's so far crippled stock markets and claimed thousands of lives while cutting a footpath of disease across six continents. Fortunately, covid-19 is...
Google pauses Chrome updates to limit issues while teams work remotely
Engadget - 18 Mar 2020 22:02
Google announced today that it is pausing upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases due to adjusted work schedules. The goal, Google said in a tweet, is to ensure the releases "continue to be stable, secure, & reliable for ...
Android 11 developer preview offers more control over robocalls
Engadget - 18 Mar 2020 21:50
Android 11 might make life considerably easier if you're tired of fighting robocalls. Google has released a second Developer Preview for Pixel phones with frameworks that let call-screening apps not only verify calls, bu...
Trump invokes Defense Production Act: Here's what that means for coronavirus
Slash Gear - 18 Mar 2020 21:47
COVID-19 in the USA was the reason for President Donald Trump’s invoking of the Defense Production Act (DPA). This act was originally put in place by President Truman during the Korean War, and has been changed signifi...
Sci-Fi Visionary Alex Garland Details His Discomfort With the Modern Tech Landscape
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2020 21:45
Alex Garland's Devs is focused around a very powerful technology company and its secretive development division. While the work being done there might be sci-fi in nature, the overarching lesson to be learned is one that...
Facebook adds coronavirus 'information center' to News Feed
Engadget - 18 Mar 2020 21:37
Facebook is taking new steps to encourage its billions of users to take social distancing seriously amid the coronavirus pandemic. The social network will start placing a coronavirus "information center" at the top of us...
Apple will update iWork suite with trackpad support and iCloud folder sharing
Ars Technica - 18 Mar 2020 21:31
On top of iCloud Folder Sharing, new templates are coming to Pages and Keynote.