Gadget News
Samsung Galaxy A51 arrives unlocked in the US with an extra reason to buy
Slash Gear - 4 May 2020 19:32
Samsung’s Galaxy A51 affordable midranger has arrived in the US, with the unlocked version of the Android smartphone promising carrier liberty. Launched earlier this month on Xfinity Mobile and AT&T, this unlocked vers...
OnePlus Always On Display is finally coming soon, new features detailed
Slash Gear - 4 May 2020 06:54
Not too long ago, OnePlus opened its doors to its faithful community, seeking ideas and proposals that reflected that community’s collective desires rather than some company exec’s vision. Those familiar with OnePlus...
Pixel 4a renders confirm the new face of a familiar body
Slash Gear - 4 May 2020 06:17
The successful launch of the iPhone SE 2020 proved that there is a strong market for affordable yet powerful phones, especially during these times. The OnePlus 8, though still significantly cheaper than its peers, edges ...
This Upgraded NES Gamepad Doesn't Actually Need an NES Console to Play Games
Gizmodo - 4 May 2020 18:47
One-upping Nintendo's efforts to shrink the original NES console, Taylor Burley sacrificed a tiny arcade cabinet to upgrade an old-school NES gamepad with not only a screen, but a small collection of retro titles that do...
HP Omen reveals 25L and 30L desktops, 165Hz gaming monitor
Slash Gear - 4 May 2020 18:34
HP today is revealing a handful of new Omen products for PC gamers. The reveals comprise two new desktops and a new display, with the desktops sporting some high-end hardware (depending, of course, on your configuration)...
With new 13-inch MacBook Pro, Apple waves goodbye to the butterfly keyboard
Ars Technica - 4 May 2020 18:25
Keyboard aside, cheaper storage and 10th-generation Intel CPUs headline this refresh.
Google Home smart speaker deal sees price tag plummet
Slash Gear - 4 May 2020 18:24
Google’s first-generation Google Home smart speaker has had an unexpected price cut, with the Assistant-powered gadget now matching the Google Nest Mini in a promotion. Launched back in late 2016, the original Google H...
After Months of Teasing, the New 13-inch MacBook Pro Is Finally Here
Gizmodo - 4 May 2020 17:39
It's finally here. After some murmurs on Twitter this morning that today was the day, Apple dropped a refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro, complete with new Magic Keyboard and a bump to its specs.
New 3D metal printer uses LED light source
Slash Gear - 4 May 2020 17:23
Researchers at Graz University of Technology have created a new type of 3D printer that uses LED instead of laser sources for additive manufacturing of metal parts. The new 3D printer can optimize 3D metal printing for c...
OnePlus Z processor might not be so bad after all
Slash Gear - 4 May 2020 05:30
When OnePlus launched the OnePlus X in 2015, it deviated from its numerical sequence to deliver a mid-range version of its flagship. It will apparently be repeating history with the OnePlus Z, carrying last year’s spec...
Uber Will Require Drivers and Riders to Wear Face Masks As Countries Reopen
Gizmodo - 4 May 2020 04:49
Uber will require that drivers and riders wear face masks or face coverings when using the platform in certain countries, including the U.S. The requirement is part of a new policy that Uber is preparing in order to rest...
Australia exposed data for over 774,000 migrants
Engadget - 4 May 2020 03:45
Carelessness with data is dangerous as a general rule, but it's particularly damaging when it affects vulnerable groups. The Australian government is facing criticism after its home affairs department left the personal d...
France will start testing its COVID-19 tracking app the week of May 11th
Engadget - 4 May 2020 02:20
France was one of the first countries scrambling to create a COVID-19 contact tracing app, and now it's close to finding out how its app works in practice. Digital Affairs Minister Cedric O has stated (via Reuters) that ...
Lawmaker Who Spoke at 'Reopen' Protest Questions Study Linking Air Pollution to Coronavirus Deaths
Gizmodo - 5 May 2020 01:50
The coronavirus pandemic is truly showing us who the real snakes in Congress are. We already had an idea, of course, given how many right-wing lawmakers deny climate science, but even in the face of endless death, these ...
The Star Wars Expanded Universe and the Promise of Multitudes
Gizmodo - 5 May 2020 01:45
As someone from a mixed-race background, I was used to never seeing myself in my favorite movies, including the Star Wars films. Because I rarely saw myself directly in the media I consumed, I learned to work with what w...
How you'll turn on Coronavirus Contact Tracing with your iPhone
Slash Gear - 5 May 2020 01:25
Apple and Google revealed plans to implement Contact Tracing on the iPhone and Android devices of all sorts this week. The plan starts with Google and Apple creating the code that’ll allow smartphones to anonymously �...
The Galaxy A51, Samsung's $399 iPhone SE fighter, gets a wide US release
Ars Technica - 5 May 2020 01:22
Will a modern design and more cameras keep customers from the iPhone SE?
FDA clears Formlabs' 3D-printed BiPAP-to-ventilator converter
Engadget - 5 May 2020 01:17
In the race to provide the ventilators needed to treat COVID-19, several companies have developed new devices. But there may be a simpler approach. Formlabs has received an emergency use authorization (EUA) from the FDA ...
Here's how Apple, Google will warn you if you've been exposed to COVID-19
Ars Technica - 5 May 2020 01:13
Here's what notifications for iOS and Android COVID-19 tracing will look like.
NASA's Next Rover Has the Right Stuff to Hunt for Life on Mars
Gizmodo - 5 May 2020 01:05
In preparation for the upcoming Perseverance mission to Mars, astrobiologists performed a dry run to see if the new rover is actually capable of finding signs of ancient life. The good news: It is, if Mars is anything li...
Facing criticism, FDA toughens COVID-19 antibody test rules
Slash Gear - 5 May 2020 01:04
The FDA is changing how it allows COVID-19 antibody testing to be implemented during the coronavirus pandemic, toughening up its oversight after criticisms that unreliable serological tests were being released. Antibody ...
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gets a surprise update for Star Wars Day
Slash Gear - 5 May 2020 00:47
If you’re planning to revisit Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in celebration of Star Wars Day, then good news: Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment just gave you reason to do so. The two have pushed a surprise update...