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Tesla autopilot fails to avoid overturned truck, crashes despite brakes
Slash Gear - 2 Jun 2020 07:19
Self-driving vehicles always look cool on TV and films but getting them right in real life no easy task. Considering the human lives involved, autopilot systems are often put under intense scrutiny to ensure nothing goes...
Facebook trash feature revealed as Zuckerberg's inaction sparks protest
Slash Gear - 2 Jun 2020 23:56
This week Facebook employees and leadership protested their CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s inaction on messages from Trump. As Twitter marked inflammatory messages from Trump with fact-checking resources and/or warnings about t...
iPhone 12 mockups suggest a small change that has a big purpose
Slash Gear - 2 Jun 2020 06:10
Although things are looking rather bleak, especially in the US, one thing that hasn’t changed is people’s expectations of upcoming new devices. Whether those devices will be delayed or not is a different question but...
Ketamine treatment for major depression: Study finds serotonin is key
Slash Gear - 2 Jun 2020 04:28
There’s a growing interest in using the anesthetic drug ketamine as a treatment for major depression that doesn’t respond to therapy and other pharmaceutical drugs. In past studies, ketamine has been found to improve...
Targus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite case promises laptop-like tablet experience
Slash Gear - 2 Jun 2020 03:43
Accessories company Targus has teamed with Samsung to launch a keyboard case for its new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet. The model was launched in April as a mid-range offering, one that can be used for ordinary tablet activi...
Zoom usage peaked at 300 million daily participants in April
Engadget - 3 Jun 2020 01:42
As the response to the coronavirus pandemic pushed people out of offices and back into their homes, videoconferencing has taken center stage and one of the biggest beneficiaries of the switch is Zoom. Today the company r...
Cyberpunk 2077 livestream postponed, launch still on schedule
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2020 01:31
In the time between the announcement of the Cyberpunk 2077 livestream event and now, a few things have happened. Now the event, called Night City Wire, will take place June 25th instead of June 11, as originally planned....
LG Signature smart wine cellar packs voice control and cheese drawer
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2020 01:22
LG Signature has taken the wraps off its new Wine Cellar, a smart home appliance that can hold up to 65 bottles of wine, as well as snacks. The key aspect of this wine cellar is its ‘smart’ nature, one that includes ...
Lawsuit claims Trump's social media order violates free speech rights
Engadget - 3 Jun 2020 01:01
True to expectations, President Trump's attempt to limit protections for social media companies will face a legal challenge. The rights group Center for Democracy and Technology has sued (via the New York Times) Trump fo...
Call of Duty new seasons have been postponed across multiple games
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2020 00:38
If you’re looking forward to the new seasons for any of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Warzone, or Call of Duty: Mobile, it looks like you’ll be waiting a bit longer. Activision has made the decision to delay the roll...
Roku's new Live TV Channel Guide is a portal to free television
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2020 00:34
Roku has introduced a new Live TV Channel Guide feature that makes it easier for users to find live content using a familiar, traditional channel guide. The feature was introduced on Monday alongside the expansion of The...
2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe: The big manual, hybrid and M4 questions
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2020 00:27
The new BMW M4 may not have made its debut alongside the rest of the 2021 4 Series Coupe range today, but never fear: the more potent version is coming, and the automaker is making sure enthusiasts should be kept happy. ...
New York City Extends Citywide Curfew Through Next Week
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2020 00:20
New York City's curfew--prompted this week by ongoing protests over police brutality and ostensibly meant to curb looting in the city--has been extended through the beginning of next week and will be bumped up to 8:00 p....
Why Atlantic Hurricane Season Got Such a Rapid Start
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2020 00:00
Tropical Storm Cristobal spun up on Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico. It's the third tropical cyclone of the Atlantic hurricane season that only officially began on Monday, and marks the earliest third storm on record.
Welcome to the New Gizmodo Dot Com
Gizmodo - 2 Jun 2020 23:31
You're not just seeing things due to lack of sleep and an overwhelming news cycle. Gizmodo dot com now looks a whole lot different! I know, I know--change sucks. But don't stress. It'll be fine--better than fine, in fact...
Breast cancer 'switch' found to turn off aggressive growth and spread
Slash Gear - 2 Jun 2020 23:23
A new study details a potential breakthrough in breast cancer research and it involves what scientists refer to as a genetic ‘switch.’ The research comes from Tulane University where researchers discovered the gene b...
Here's a Quick Look at All the New Features in Early Android 11 Beta
Gizmodo - 2 Jun 2020 23:20
Even though tomorrow's originally scheduled Android 11 Beta Show has been postponed, it appears Google has also begun sending out the Android 11 beta to a handful of users even earlier than expected.
Total War Saga: Troy will be free at release if you're quick
Slash Gear - 2 Jun 2020 23:15
The next game in the Total War Saga series is on the way, and today Sega and Creative Assembly made a rather big announcement about the title. For starters, Creative Assembly has confirmed that Total War Saga: Troy will ...
Tear Gas Is Dangerous and Should Be Illegal
Gizmodo - 2 Jun 2020 23:10
Tear gas is a chemical weapon that is banned for use in warfare, yet U.S. police have repeatedly deployed it against people protesting police brutality and anti-black violence this week. Though it's considered a non-leth...
France releases a voluntary contact tracing app
Engadget - 2 Jun 2020 23:02
The French government has released a contract tracing app, called StopCovid, to notify people when they've been in contact with someone who is later diagnosed with COVID-19, as reported by Bloomberg. Usage of the app is ...
California Supreme Court Rules Cops Can't Bury Public Record Requests With Redaction Fees
Gizmodo - 2 Jun 2020 23:00
A recent California Supreme Court decision has ruled that government agencies in the state can't pass on the costs of privacy redactions in the course of fulfilling records requests. According to the ruling, the cost of ...
Leak offers an early look at Google's rumored Android TV dongle
Engadget - 2 Jun 2020 22:37
Google's rumored Android TV dongle just got a bit more tangible. XDA-Developers has obtained what it says are early renders of the media hub, codenamed "Sabrina." Sure enough, the device (reportedly Nest-branded) is very...