Gadget News
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite goes live without much fanfare
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 03:50
It may be OnePlus’ time under the spotlight today with the launch of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro but that doesn’t mean there are no other new products that came out at the same time. Given its mid-range status, h...
Surprise! Apple's New iPhone SE Is Here
Gizmodo - 15 Apr 2020 17:00
Now is a strange time to release a smartphone. Millions have lost their jobs, and those of us who are able to work from home are encouraged to stay inside for the foreseeable future where a smartphone isn't quite as nece...
Disney+ is preparing a 'The Mandalorian' behind-the-scenes series
Engadget - 15 Apr 2020 16:50
If you've been eagerly awaiting the second season of The Mandalorian, which arrives this fall, you may be happy to learn that Disney+ is working on a new behind-the-scenes docuseries about the show. The eight-episode ser...
Uber's 1-800 number now also takes Eats delivery orders
Engadget - 15 Apr 2020 14:00
Uber is giving people the ability to order Eats deliveries without having to use the app. Its experimental 1-833-USE-UBER number can now also take Eats orders in order to serve more people who have to stay at home due to...
Xbox PC app is now part of the Windows Gaming test flight
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 05:11
Microsoft has long been trying to bridge the gap between its two gaming platforms, namely Xbox and Windows. Some have feared it would try to smash the two together but, so far, it has only managed to sprinkle a few featu...
Google Nest reduces camera quality and bandwidth to ease Internet strain
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 04:41
The Internet has become the backbone of many critical services and activities during this pandemic but, unfortunately, much of our Internet infrastructure and technologies were not prepared for this situation. The Intern...
Wear OS starts reminding you to wash your hands
Engadget - 15 Apr 2020 04:18
You're likely all too aware that you need to wash your hands often to reduce the chances of contracting COVID-19, but Google is happy to remind you all the same. Wear OS has received a 5.4.0 update that will remind you t...
Coronavirus study finds social distancing into 2022 may be necessary
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 02:17
A newly published study looks toward the future of a world facing the deadly novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. According to the research, it may be necessary for communities around the world to engage in ‘prolonged or inte...
Compare iPhone SE to Apple's full 2020 lineup: Price, displays, cameras
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 23:50
As of April 15, 2020, Apple’s iPhone lineup includes iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Removed from the lineup today: iPhone 8! The devices not carried by Apple Sto...
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is keeping the Android tablet dream alive
Ars Technica - 15 Apr 2020 23:28
It has a 10.4-inch LCD, an S-Pen, and a 7040mAh battery.
Instagram launches new stickers to help struggling small businesses
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 23:27
Instagram is making it easier for businesses on its platform to connect its customers with their online ordering service, it announced on Wednesday. Starting today, businesses can add stickers to their profiles and Stori...
The Best Star Wars Reads of the Disney Era
Gizmodo - 15 Apr 2020 23:15
One of the biggest joys--well, beyond "More Star Wars than any reasonable person would know what to do with, for better or worse"--since Disney's acquisition of Star Wars has been watching Lucasfilm's publishing initiati...
Cities Are Closing Streets to Cars During Coronavirus--They Should Make It Permanent
Gizmodo - 15 Apr 2020 23:05
Oakland city officials kicked off a program Saturday to limit 74 miles of streets to only pedestrians and cyclists. That's right: No cars, baby.
OnePlus 8 camera photo examples and video in slow motion
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 22:44
Today we’re starting an extended view and review of the OnePlus 8, a device prepared for release by OnePlus in late April 2020. We got our review units for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in March, and our reviews (as ...
Google makes it easier to find kids apps with Teacher Approved badge
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 22:32
Google is making it easier for parents to find high-quality Android apps for their kids by introducing a new ‘Teacher Approved’ badge in the Google Play Store. With this, users can see which kids apps have been flagg...
It's now a lot easier to get into the Valorant beta
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 22:28
Valorant could very well be the biggest game of the moment, thanks in part to how exclusive its closed beta has been so far. Valorant is the latest game from League of Legends developer Riot Games, and though it isn’t ...
Researchers Warn of 'Wave' of Neurological Illness Caused by the Coronavirus
Gizmodo - 15 Apr 2020 22:26
The damaging effects of covid-19 will extend beyond the lungs to our brains and minds, scientists are warning. The viral disease may directly affect the nervous systems of some patients both during and post-infection, an...
The new iPhone SE shows Apple's other phones were overpriced all along
Engadget - 15 Apr 2020 22:00
When Google unveiled the Pixel 3a last year, it left a lot of Pixel 3 owners asking themselves if their phone was really worth $800. After all, here was a device that included most of the Pixel 3's best features for $400...
Scientists find an Earth-like planet hiding in old Kepler data
Engadget - 15 Apr 2020 21:51
The search for habitable exoplanets has made a discovery in an unexpected place: data that had supposedly been searched years ago. Scientists combing over early data from the Kepler space telescope have found an Earth-li...
Lyft's new Essential Deliveries is for hospitals and organizations
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 21:46
Ride-hailing service Lyft has announced a new pilot initiative called Essential Deliveries that will allow its drivers to deliver various goods to certain customers, including hospitals, non-profit organizations, and mor...
Google Play adds a Kids tab full of teacher-approved apps
Engadget - 15 Apr 2020 21:31
With so many kids home from school, spending more time on their devices, Google wants to help parents find kid-friendly content. Today, it's rolling out a new Kids tab on Google Play filled with "teacher approved" apps. ...
Frontier Files for Bankruptcy, Internet Speeds Still Suck
Gizmodo - 15 Apr 2020 21:20
Yesterday evening, internet service provider Frontier Communications announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a move in which it said it expects to "reduce the Company's debt by more than $10 billion and provid...