Gadget News
Galaxy Watch 3 specs sound almost too familiar
Slash Gear - 17 Jun 2020 04:54
Samsung is expected to unveil its next-gen wearables in a few weeks, ahead of the expected August 5 debut of the Galaxy Note 20. Although we’ve heard nothing revolutionary about the company’s next smartwatch, the Gal...
Fortnite's latest event was great, but many upset fans couldn't join
Slash Gear - 17 Jun 2020 02:50
On Monday, Epic Games finally conducted its ‘The Device’ event in hit battle royale game Fortnite, ushering in the climax of its Season 2 storyline ahead of the anticipated Season 3 premiere. Many players attended th...
Japanese Printing Company Turns Waste Into Edible Notepads Paired With Coffee-Flavored Pens
Gizmodo - 17 Jun 2020 18:40
Those of us who've become overly-dependent on snacking to alleviate boredom while working from home are going to have a rough transition back to office life. Munching on Doritos and popcorn during meetings isn't exactly ...
O2 Nano Mask Reusable Nanofiltration Mask blocks 99% of PM2.5 particles
The Gadget Flow - 17 Jun 2020 14:59
Stay protected while breathing freely with the O2 Nano Mask Reusable Nanofiltration Mask. Effectively blocking 99% of PM2.5 particles, this protective face mask features innovative nanotechnology. Tucked inside the two-l...
Public toilets named COVID-19 risk as study finds virus 'clouds'
Slash Gear - 17 Jun 2020 04:00
It’s important to close the toilet lid before flushing for sanitation reasons, but doing so isn’t possible in many public facilities located in the United States and many other countries. These public toilets not onl...
Nokia global 5G phone with Snapdragon 690 teased by HMD Global
Slash Gear - 17 Jun 2020 17:19
Qualcomm made a rather surprising revelation when it announced the Snapdragon 690, opening the doors even for mid-range phones to promise support for 5G networks, whether or not it makes sense for some markets. Of course...
LEGO Super Mario Interactive Building Sets include 10 new expansions to play with
The Gadget Flow - 17 Jun 2020 14:59
Enjoy all the characters with the LEGO Super Mario Interactive Building Sets. In fact, this collection includes ten new LEGO building set expansions for the Adventures with Mario Starter Course. For example, you can choo...
Dropbox Passwords, Vault, Backup try to make working from home easier
Slash Gear - 17 Jun 2020 07:01
The global situation has proven that some of the work your bosses insisted couldn’t be done at home can, when circumstances force it, actually be done at home. That doesn’t mean, however, that your home, especially y...
T-Mobile explains widespread phone service outage
Slash Gear - 17 Jun 2020 06:31
When some basic services suddenly go down without warning or immediate explanation during times of uncertainty, it’s no surprise that some will immediately panic or stir up conspiracy theories. When people across the U...
Google will default to phone notifications for two-factor sign-ins
Engadget - 17 Jun 2020 05:27
Many will tell you that two-factor authentication is more secure without using phone numbers, and Google is putting that wisdom into practice. The internet giant will make phone verification prompts the default for two-s...
Chrome OS will soon run Windows app through Parallels
Slash Gear - 17 Jun 2020 05:19
It may not be Google’s OS but Chrome OS is truly shaping up to be the one OS to rule them all. It can already run software from Android and Linux in addition to its own native web-based Chrome apps and soon it will add...
The Federalist Bends the Knee to Big Tech, Deletes Its Awful Comments Section
Gizmodo - 17 Jun 2020 04:25
Google has booted fringe libertarian/conspiracist page Zerohedge from its AdSense platform over user comments and warned crackpot haven the Federalist that it could face the same fate, NBC News reported on Tuesday. The F...
Walmart tests cashierless grocery store with self-checkout tech
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2020 01:18
Walmart is testing a new store in Arkansas, its home state, that doesn’t feature any cashiers. Rather than standing in line, putting items on a conveyor belt, and waiting for the cashier to scan and bag them, customers...
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 3000XT brings 7nm improvements, higher boost
Ars Technica - 18 Jun 2020 00:59
An extra 100-200MHz boost is nice, but it's not worth upgrading from Ryzen 3000.
Google's racial equity push includes $175 million for Black businesses
Engadget - 18 Jun 2020 00:59
Google's commitment to supporting the Black community will extend well beyond YouTube's $100 million fund. Google and Alphabet chief Sundar Pichai has unveiled a racial equity initiative that, among other things, will co...
Boston Dynamics now sells a robot dog to the public, starting at $74,500
Ars Technica - 18 Jun 2020 00:42
After 28 years of R&D, Boston Dynamics launches an online robot store.
The big Pokemon announcements aren't over yet
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2020 00:27
Earlier today, The Pokemon Company made a number of big announcements. Not only did it launch the first expansion for Pokemon Sword and Shield, but it also revealed a new Pokemon Snap game for Nintendo Switch alongside a...
This Candyman Shadow Puppet Short Film Is a Horrific Mirror You Can't Look Away From
Gizmodo - 18 Jun 2020 00:15
Much as the Candyman film franchise focuses on the stories of people foolish enough to summon a murderous ghoul into their midst by chanting his name, the films have always been, at their cores, gruesome reflections on t...
SiriusXM acquires podcast analytics company Simplecast
Slash Gear - 18 Jun 2020 00:08
SiriusXM, the company still best known for its satellite radio service, has acquired another company: Simplecast. The analytics and podcast management company joins SiriusXM’s own push into the increasingly crowded mar...
'Horizon Forbidden West' won't be a PS5 launch title
Engadget - 17 Jun 2020 23:51
Sony and Guerrilla Games tentatively plan to release Horizon Forbidden West sometime next year. In a new video detailing the upcoming open-world title, game director Mathijs de Jonge, said the studio "aims" to release th...
Twitter test lets users post voice messages for 'a more human touch'
Engadget - 17 Jun 2020 23:51
Twitter is testing a new feature that allows users to include an audio clip with a tweet. In its announcement today, Twitter said voice messages "will add a more human touch to the way we use Twitter" and help convey the...
ASUS's latest ZenBooks are thin and light but don't skip on ports
Engadget - 17 Jun 2020 23:44
ASUS has unveiled a trio of new laptops it says are the "world's thinnest" -- the ZenBook 13 (UX325), ZenBook 14 (UX425/UM425) and ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363). The devices, which have been popping up at retailers over the pa...