Gadget News
Disney's face-swap technology is as impressive as it is unsettling
Engadget - 30 Jun 2020 16:35
Deepfakes have courted a fair amount of controversy in recent times, and with the technology expected to pose major challenges within the political arena -- and notably the upcoming presidential election -- platforms inc...
Amazon's one-day SanDisk sale includes $30 off a 1TB portable SSD
Engadget - 30 Jun 2020 18:14
Today only, Amazon is discounting a bunch of SanDisk storage products. The most attractive deal is the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD with 1TB for $136 -- that's $30 less than the price it normally hovers around. This is a...
A Massive Star Has Disappeared Without a Trace
Gizmodo - 30 Jun 2020 14:00
An unusually bright star in a nearby galaxy has gone missing, in a mystery of cosmic proportions.
Google Store now lets you choose Nest 3rd-party installation services
Slash Gear - 30 Jun 2020 05:51
The excitement over the prospect of upgrading your home into a smart home can easily be doused by the thought of having to install those IoT devices yourself. Sure, you can get away with some smart bulbs and smart plugs ...
The Nerd's Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in July
Gizmodo - 30 Jun 2020 21:30
Streaming is more important than ever. As huge numbers of people stay home during the global pandemic, many have turned to the plethora of services for a much-needed escape. At the start of each month, most streaming ser...
Facebook Has a VR Headset Prototype That Looks Like a Pair of Glasses
Gizmodo - 30 Jun 2020 03:02
Comfortable, good-looking VR headsets might not be available in the near future, but that doesn't mean they won't be available at all. According to VentureBeat, Facebook is researching a holographic optics design that wo...
Fauci: At This Rate, We're Headed to 100,000 New Daily Coronavirus Cases
Gizmodo - 1 Jul 2020 01:15
Dr. Anthony Fauci has assured us that things are going to get a lot worse for everyone if certain states don't start taking the pandemic seriously. "I would not be surprised if we go up to 100,000 [cases] a day if this d...
EDX Slim Running Adjustable Waist Pack holds your essentials while you exercise
The Gadget Flow - 30 Jun 2020 14:59
You don’t want to have to carry your phone while you run. Instead, use the EDX Slim Running Adjustable Waist Pack to keep your essential items right where you need them. This running pack sits around your waist and has...
Why Not Try Taking Your Binge-Watches Slow?
Gizmodo - 1 Jul 2020 01:30
Despite governmental beliefs trending otherwise, it turns out we are still indeed in the middle of a global pandemic that is keeping a lot of people indoors. We've spent months setting up virtual tabletop RPG sessions, g...
Facebook bans 'boogaloo' accounts and pages linked to violence
Engadget - 1 Jul 2020 00:25
Facebook isn't just limiting the spread of "boogaloo" groups on its platform -- it's tossing many of those groups out. The social media giant has banned accounts and pages from the pro-civil-war group after deeming a vio...
3D-printed plant-based steaks could arrive in 2021
Engadget - 30 Jun 2020 23:39
You could soon be able to enjoy 3D-printed, plant-based flank steak at home. Israeli startup Redefine Meat says that's what it hopes to accomplish for customers when it launches 3D-printed steak alternatives in 2021. The...
Whale Sharks Have Eyeballs Covered in Tiny Teeth
Gizmodo - 30 Jun 2020 20:30
Marine biologists from Japan say whale sharks have eyeballs coated in tiny teeth, in a discovery unique to this hulking but gentle aquatic species.
Peer Into the Cosmos With a Beginner Telescope Kit for $73, Today Only
Gizmodo - 30 Jun 2020 18:05
Save up to 20% on Telescopes and Binoculars | Amazon Gold Box
Polar Just Made Its First Affordable, Stylish Smartwatch
Gizmodo - 30 Jun 2020 18:00
Polar smartwatches aren't exactly chic. Like many fitness-first wearable companies, Polar's strength has always been its in-depth metrics and platform. When it comes to style, Polar usually relies on that plain, sporty a...
Power Efficient Computing Noteworthy During Pandemic
TechPinions - 30 Jun 2020 16:00
One of the few benefits many people have experienced as part of the great work-at-home and learn-at-home experiment that we've all been through is improved air quality. In fact, because of the significant reduction in bo...
Toadi Autonomous Lawn Robot is intelligent because it's powered by AI
The Gadget Flow - 30 Jun 2020 15:00
The Toadi Autonomous Lawn Robot is intelligent. Powered by artificial intelligence, this yard robot is not just smarter than the rest--it’s in a class of its own. In fact, this autonomous robot doesn’t need a perimet...
Galaxy Note 20 reportedly fixes one major Galaxy S20 flaw
Slash Gear - 30 Jun 2020 06:29
It is increasingly apparent that the Galaxy Note 20 is Samsung’s “mea culpa” over the Galaxy S20, at least when it comes to its features. While the price will most likely be just as high as the Galaxy S20, thanks t...
Android 11 security and privacy changes you need to know
Slash Gear - 30 Jun 2020 04:45
Although Google loves to talk about how it uses the latest AI and machine learning technologies to power its anti-malware systems, Android’s security and its sibling privacy are almost points of ridicule for the mobile...
The Apple TV is getting 4K YouTube, and Macs are getting 4K HDR Netflix
Ars Technica - 1 Jul 2020 01:46
Is your Mac supported, though?
COVID-19 vaccine rules see FDA try to win over anti-vaxxers
Slash Gear - 1 Jul 2020 01:45
Fearing skepticism or even outright refusal among some Americans to consider a COVID-19 vaccination, the US Food and Drug Administration has preemptively published its guidelines for the development of a lasting coronavi...
Google Stadia Controller wireless Android update and July's free games
Slash Gear - 1 Jul 2020 01:42
Today we’re taking a peek at the latest update for Google Stadia, complete with a bump for the Stadia Controller. The official Stadia Controller previously required a USB connection to an Android device in order to pla...
Somehow Crucible Is Not the Biggest Amazon Screw Up, But It's Trying
Gizmodo - 1 Jul 2020 01:40
A month after Amazon released its flagship third-person shooter/MOBA/battle royal/what the heck even is this game, Crucible, the company has unreleased it due to copious amounts of negative feedback. "Starting tomorrow, ...