Gadget News
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 Mobile Workstation runs on an Intel 10th-generation processor
The Gadget Flow - 29 Jun 2020 15:00
Get the speed you need with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 Mobile Workstation. Upgraded to the latest 10th-generation Intel processor, this Lenovo laptop promises power and speed. With a 15.6-inch display, this lap...
Galaxy Fold Lite is reportedly postponed to 2021
Slash Gear - 29 Jun 2020 07:40
If foldable phones look and sound like luxuries few people would be able to get their hands on it’s because that’s exactly what they are. The combination of their price and fragility pretty much ensures that these wi...
ASUS ZenBook 14 UM425 Compact Laptop is easy to take with you anywhere
The Gadget Flow - 29 Jun 2020 15:00
When you have the ASUS ZenBook 14 UM425 Compact Laptop, you get an easy gadget you can take anywhere. Running on the AMD Ryzen 4000 series mobile processors, this new ZenBook delivers powerful on-the-go performance. In f...
The 'Face Mask Exemption' Cards With a Federal Seal on Them Are a Total Fraud
Gizmodo - 29 Jun 2020 04:14
Some people in the U.S. are throwing fits over having to wear face masks in public, despite the fact that we have more coronavirus cases than any other country in the world. Now, some people are going beyond selfish whin...
Chrome for Android finally gets a bottom tab bar in new experiment
Ars Technica - 30 Jun 2020 01:05
A new flag in Chrome Beta will create a strip of favicons at the bottom of the screen.
Amazon hopes a small bonus will please staff working through COVID-19
Engadget - 29 Jun 2020 23:58
Amazon is paying its logistics workers a one-time $500 bonus as a "thank you" for working on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a company blog post. The bonus comes after Amazon's response to t...
PlayStation Plus gets a bonus free game in July for 10th anniversary
Slash Gear - 29 Jun 2020 21:42
Today is the 10th anniversary of the launch of PlayStation Plus, and to celebrate, Sony has announced that subscribers will be getting three free games in July, one more than the standard two free games we’re used to s...
Steam add-on makes VR games more accessible
Engadget - 29 Jun 2020 18:33
As good as VR gaming can be, much of it assumes full mobility -- and that risks leaving behind people with physical disabilities who'd love to play. That might not be an issue in the future for at least some games. 2MW h...
Disney's Developed Movie-Quality Face-Swapping Technology That Promises to Change Filmmaking
Gizmodo - 29 Jun 2020 18:00
In a few short years, neural-network-powered automated face swaps have gone from being mildly convincing to eerily believable. But through new research from Disney, neural face-swapping is poised to become a legitimate a...
Astronomers detect a system of super-Earth planets orbiting Gliese 887
Slash Gear - 29 Jun 2020 17:16
A group of astronomers has discovered a system of super-Earth planets that are orbiting a nearby star called Gliese 887. That star is the brightest red dwarf in the sky. A super-Earth planet is one that has a mass higher...
Play Super Smash Bros. The Only Way That Matters With an $18 GameCube-Style Controller
Gizmodo - 29 Jun 2020 15:57
GameCube-Style Wired Switch Controller (Mario Red) | $18 | Amazon
Super Nintendo Land opening delayed indefinitely
Slash Gear - 29 Jun 2020 07:04
A lot of businesses around the world have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic but some of the biggest casualties have been in the hospitality, tourism, and entertainment industries. Regulations against mass gatherings...
Toyota recalls 752,000 Prius cars over flawed hybrid software
Engadget - 29 Jun 2020 06:58
If you drive a Prius from the past several years, there's a distinct chance you'll have to take it in for service. Autoblog reports that Toyota has begun a safety recall for 752,000 of the vehicles worldwide, 267,000 of ...
NASA: Help Us Make Pooping on the Moon Even Better
Gizmodo - 29 Jun 2020 05:25
Has there ever been a more important duty? (heh... duty)
Surface Duo app groups reported to pair two apps together
Slash Gear - 29 Jun 2020 05:05
If the rumors are correct, we might finally be hearing the official word on the Surface Duo in a few weeks. While the hardware is pretty much already known, save for confirmation of those specs, the software is still pre...
Next year's Geneva Motor Show is canceled too
Engadget - 30 Jun 2020 01:52
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the 2021 Geneva Motor Show, originally scheduled for March 4th through 14th, 2021, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. The decision was made after a majority of exhibitors said they pro...
Super Nintendo World theme park opening delay is good news for gamers
Slash Gear - 30 Jun 2020 01:47
Assuming you’re the sort of person that might one day bring your children to a Nintendo-themed amusement park, today’s news is good news. Nintendo announced that they’d be delaying the opening of Super Nintendo Wor...
Lululemon just bought one of the coolest smart home fitness companies
Slash Gear - 30 Jun 2020 01:36
Lululemon Athletica, the clothing company best known for its yoga apparel line, has announced plans to acquire in-home fitness company MIRROR for $500 million. MIRROR has launched an all-in-one smart fitness system desig...
Detroit Police Chief Admits Face Recognition Doesn't Work '95-97% of the Time'
Gizmodo - 30 Jun 2020 01:32
During a public meeting on Monday, Detroit Police Chief James Craig estimated the facial recognition technology used by his department fails to identify suspects accurately "96% of the time," adding that nearly every cas...
Developers leak benchmarks from the Apple silicon Mac transition kit
Ars Technica - 30 Jun 2020 01:19
How will legacy Mac apps perform under Rosetta on Apple silicon?
Reddit Brings the Banhammer Down on r/The_Donald and 2,000 Other Subs
Gizmodo - 30 Jun 2020 01:19
This weekend's rumors were true: Reddit has swung its mighty banhammer, taking out 2,000 groups, including r/The_Donald and r/ChapoTrapHouse. A few hours later, the Verge reported that Twitch temporarily banned the Donal...
Weber's connected pellet grills are $200 off for July 4th
Engadget - 30 Jun 2020 01:13
A backyard barbecue with the family may be as good as it gets for summer celebrations during a pandemic -- thankfully, the tech for it is more affordable than before. Weber is selling its connected SmokeFire pellet grill...