Gadget News
'Last Word' is an RPG about the power of debate
Engadget - 15 Jul 2020 21:00
Undertale is often hailed as revolutionary for how you don't have to kill the monsters to advance in the game -- you have the choice to befriend them, and the game builds on the tension created by trying to maintain a pa...
Gmail redesign turns it into a one-stop productivity suite [Update: It's official]
Ars Technica - 16 Jul 2020 00:50
See how Gmail is merging with most of the other G Suite apps.
ICE Backs Down on Inhuman Threat to Strip Visas From International Students in Online Classes
Gizmodo - 15 Jul 2020 04:55
After being sued by dozens of institutions, Donald Trump's administration has backed off its bullshit plan to deny entry to international students (or require they leave the country) if their institutions switch to onlin...
UVLyzer Smartphone Sanitizer Sticker uses UV-C technology to sterilize everything you touch
The Gadget Flow - 15 Jul 2020 15:00
The UVLyzer Smartphone Sanitizer Sticker is a powerful sanitizer that's also a sticker, so it's always handy for you to sterilize the things you touch every day. You can clean door knobs, restaurant utensils, airplane tr...
Climate Change Made the Heat Wave Roasting Siberia 600 Times More Likely
Gizmodo - 16 Jul 2020 01:00
Scientists have found evidence that climate change was behind the relentless heat wave that stuck over Siberia this year.
These new Bronco details prove Ford is paying attention
Slash Gear - 16 Jul 2020 00:39
A much-loved nameplate may get the new Bronco through the door, but Ford’s new truck is counting on thoughtful details to win over buyers in its competitive segment. Announced this week after years of speculation, the ...
How to See All Five Bright Planets at Once This Month
Gizmodo - 15 Jul 2020 17:00
For the last month and a half, we earthlings have been treated to a nighttime sky in which we can point out three planets at once: Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Starting this week, you can add in Venus and--if you use binocu...
Xiaomi 100W fast charging might actually be ready next month
Slash Gear - 15 Jul 2020 06:27
It was actually the first to boast of a charging technology that actually reached 100 watts without frying a smartphone to a crisp. So when its rivals OPPO and Vivo’s iQOO started teasing or hinting at 125W and 120W ch...
Hyperion's hydrogen-powered supercar launches in August
Engadget - 15 Jul 2020 06:09
Hyperion Motors has been working on a supercar project for years, and according to a teaser video, we'll meet the hydrogen-powered XP-1 next month. In January, Autoblog noted that the company would show off its vehicle a...
Fortnite bug lets players open weapon vaults without key cards
Slash Gear - 15 Jul 2020 04:00
One of the most coveted destinations in Fortnite Chapter 2 are the vaults, which are locked rooms full of loot crates and high-tier weapons. There are only a few of these vaults and they can only be opened with a key car...
Apple, Musk, Gates, Bezos, and Everyone You've Ever Heard of Hacked
Gizmodo - 16 Jul 2020 01:54
Something normal happened on Twitter earlier this afternoon. Someone claiming to be Elon Musk started tweeting an obvious scam to entice his loyal bootlickers to send bitcoin to a random cryptocurrency wallet. This happe...
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 13.6, macOS 10.15.6, and watchOS 6.2.8
Ars Technica - 16 Jul 2020 01:45
A few new features have arrived as we wait for iOS 14.
Jamie Foxx Fights a Superpowered Drug Ring in the First Trailer for Project Power
Gizmodo - 16 Jul 2020 01:45
Everybody wants to be a superhero, and now everyone can. In the first trailer for Project Power, a drug called Power can temporarily access people's inner superpowers. But bringing these abilities to the world comes at a...
Report: Trump Gave CIA Free Rein in Cyberspace
Gizmodo - 16 Jul 2020 01:23
An explosive Yahoo News report out Wednesday describes the Trump administration's efforts to expand the Central Intelligence Agency's power in 2018 to launch offensive cyberattacks against America's foes.
Crypto scammers hack Elon Musk, Apple and Bill Gates on Twitter
Engadget - 16 Jul 2020 00:40
Hackers promoting crypto scams took over a number of high-profile Twitter accounts Wednesday, including Bill Gates and Elon Musk, who has been a frequent target of would-be crypto scammers. The attackers also gained acce...
The 10 Best Pirates Who Sailed the Cinematic Seas
Gizmodo - 16 Jul 2020 00:15
It's time to grab a shoulder of rum and sit down to hear the tale of a group of pirates, who sailed the open seas (and air) in search of fame, adventure, and of course a buttload of cash. These are our top 10 pirates we'...
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick revealed with Android TV and built-in Chromecast
Slash Gear - 16 Jul 2020 00:14
The previously leaked Xiaomi Mi TV Stick has been officially announced alongside a number of other products from the Chinese company. The Android TV stick is expected to be available in both 1080p and 4K resolutions, but...
Prototype Roller Coaster That Makes Riders Do Barrel Rolls Is a Next-Generation Puke Factory
Gizmodo - 16 Jul 2020 00:10
As with almost everything, the roller coaster wars, where theme parks across the country try to top each other with wilder attractions every Summer, were put on hold for 2020. But that hasn't stopped coaster designers fr...
Mozilla's $5-a-Month VPN Could Be Worth a Shot
Gizmodo - 16 Jul 2020 00:00
Mozilla, the privacy and security nonprofit and maker of the Firefox browser, is launching its very own VPN.
Vodafone's Curve is a GPS tracker to help find lost items
Engadget - 15 Jul 2020 23:43
Vodafone now has its own tracker known as Curve, meant to help you keep track of personal items like keys, phones and even pets, the company announced today. The cellular carrier seems to be emulating Tile with its offer...
Oh No, Microsoft, Don't Mess With Notepad and Paint
Gizmodo - 15 Jul 2020 23:40
Microsoft just can't catch a break with all its updates that seem to cause more problems. The company rolled out a Windows 10 update yesterday which fixed a major DNS security flaw (and a few other things), but in the pr...
Netflix Is Turning Usagi Yojimbo Into an Animated Series
Gizmodo - 15 Jul 2020 23:30
Stan Sakai's legendary rabbit ronin is finally getting an animated series of his own after decades and decades of comic book adventures across Edo Japan. But the new series seems like it'll contain a few interesting twis...