Gadget News
Study warns popular type of mouthwash may be putting teeth at risk
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 01:24
Using a common type of mouthwash may be increasing your risk of developing tooth damage, according to a new study out of the University of Plymouth. The reason isn’t directly due to the effects of the mouthwash on the ...
Airbander Paper Airplane Accessory helps your planes fly better
The Gadget Flow - 26 Mar 2020 13:00
Looking for a way to keep the kids busy while they’re home from school and need a break from eLearning? You need the Airbander Paper Airplane Accessory. This paper plane accessory easily clips on to your paper airplane...
Windows optional updates put on hold but only starting May
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 02:57
It isn’t just events and conferences that are being put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even software developers have started announcing a slight pause in their release cycles, both due to the decrease in human r...
Apple AR/VR headset controller test device leaked
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 17:44
Today we’re looking at what’s likely an internal testing device made by Apple for the near-future release of AR/VR experiences aplenty. This isn’t the first we’ve seen of this sort of hardware – it’s not part...
Twitter Deletes Post by The Federalist Calling for Coronavirus Infection Program
Gizmodo - 26 Mar 2020 01:15
Twitter has removed a tweet from the right-wing site the Federalist after it shared an article by an unlicensed dermatologist urging the public to be exposed to the novel coronavirus en masse and the social network tempo...
Small Trial Finds No Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Works Against Covid-19
Gizmodo - 26 Mar 2020 00:40
A small trial from China may already throw into question whether a treatment touted as a way to save people with severe covid-19 can really work. It found no evidence that the existing drug hydroxychloroquine alone was m...
Nine Inch Nails drops two free albums: Download them now
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 23:41
Industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails has just published two new albums and they’re both free to download on the band’s website. The downloads went live ahead of plans to make them available to stream through popular ...
Neanderthals Enjoyed Seafood, Too, New Evidence Suggests
Gizmodo - 26 Mar 2020 23:20
Neanderthals living in Portugal during the last ice age consumed copious amounts of seafood, according to new archaeological evidence. The discovery suggests Neanderthals, like our modern human ancestors, made the most o...
Adorable Animated Super Mario Chain Chomp Toy Will Help You Practice Safe Social Distancing
Gizmodo - 26 Mar 2020 23:10
If you've played the various iterations of games like Super Mario and Mario Kart over the years, you've undoubtedly found yourself at the dangerous end of a Chain Chomp more than once. The character can be a terrifying b...
Cricket and AT&T Prepaid launch new $15 plan and ease data caps
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 22:52
In an announcement on Thursday, AT&T revealed that both AT&T Prepaid and its subsidiary Cricket have added new $15/month plans that’ll help consumers hit by financial hardship during the quarantine. This plan includes ...
Facebook's new Messenger hub shares tips for staying connected virtually
Engadget - 26 Mar 2020 22:51
Today, Facebook launched a new "Messenger Coronavirus Community Hub," which so far basically just explains how people, communities and businesses can use Messenger to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic. If yo...
2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid gets US price and range confirmed
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 22:28
BMW has revealed US pricing and full details for the 2021 330e and 330e xDrive, the plug-in hybrid versions of its best-selling sedan. Headed to US dealerships in May of this year, the two new cars – one rear-wheel dri...
Nintendo Direct Mini round-up: All of the new games heading to Switch
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 22:25
Earlier today, Nintendo published a surprise Direct Mini to YouTube, giving us a look at games that will be heading to Switch throughout the rest of the year. Nintendo covered a lot of ground during the presentation, tal...
The Nerd's Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in April
Gizmodo - 26 Mar 2020 22:15
The Nerd's Watch is a little more meaningful this month. With many people staying at home due to the covid-19 pandemic, we find ourselves bored and in desperate need of good shit to watch. Thankfully, io9 is here to prov...
Google resumes Chrome updates on a modified schedule
Engadget - 26 Mar 2020 22:03
Google is ready to restore some semblance of normalcy to its browser release strategy after pausing Chrome updates to adjust to the work-from-home realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is resuming releases for ...
NIH Doctors warn of new coronavirus threat for smokers
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 21:55
A report from Dr. Nora Volkow of the National Institute on Drug Abuse warned that those with substance abuse disorders have a higher potential for harm when it comes to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Dr. Volkow warned tho...
3.3 Million Unemployment Claims Are Likely the 'Tip of the Iceberg'
Gizmodo - 26 Mar 2020 21:55
According to the Department of Labor, 3.3 million Americans--roughly the population of Utah--have filed for unemployment insurance since last week. Huge doesn't even begin to capture the scale of mass job loss, and yet t...
The Neo Geo Mini International Edition Is Down to $50
Gizmodo - 26 Mar 2020 21:47
Neo Geo Mini International | $50 | Amazon
Dyson, Airbus, McLaren making coronavirus ventilators, UK joins EU effort
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 21:46
Manufacturers in the UK expect the government to give them the green light to move their facilities from normal operations to making medical supplies. Dyson is in one group, another group is led by Airbus. Both groups ha...
Plex makes its Live TV feature free to everyone for three months
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 21:43
Plex is back with another long blog post, this one offering something free to all of the people who are stuck at home in quarantine. Among other things, the company is making its Live TV feature available to all of its u...
Toyota has a big hydrogen fuel-cell truck plan to cut CO2
Slash Gear - 26 Mar 2020 21:32
Toyota is working on a heavy-duty fuel cell truck, that could use hydrogen to drive hundreds of miles while only emitting pure water. The project, a collaboration with fellow Japanese automaker Hino Motors Ltd, aims to t...
Airbnb hosts can volunteer to house COVID-19 responders
Engadget - 26 Mar 2020 21:25
Airbnb is dealing with COVID-19 cancellations by providing support to people on the front lines of the pandemic. It's launching a worldwide initiative that will let hosts opt in to offering free or subsidized housing to ...