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Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR review: A big, bright content creation machine
Engadget - 28 Jul 2020 19:00
With its Aero lineup, Gigabyte has developed a reputation for powerful, slim, long-lasting laptops with low-key designs that don't scream "gaming." The $2,800 Aero 17 HDR XB is a great example of that philosophy -- it ha...
Propel Riese & Muller Load 60 Collection Electric Cargo Bikes provide excellent handling on all surfaces
The Gadget Flow - 28 Jul 2020 14:59
The Propel Riese & Muller Load 60 Collection Electric Cargo Bikes come in a diverse range of models. Each of these offers excellent handling in every condition, including on tarmac, gravel roads, and forest trails. There...
Google sinks new tech to avoid Gmail outages
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2020 18:49
Google today announced plans to lay a new transatlantic undersea cable that connects the United States to two different points in Europe. The cable, which is named after computer scientist Grace Hopper, will connect New ...
New Report Reveals the Shocking Toll Bushfires Took on Australia's Wildlife
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2020 18:43
Almost 3 billion animals were killed or displaced by the devastating Australia bushfires of 2019 and 2020, new research shows. That's roughly triple earlier estimates.
Raen x Topo Designs Quick Pack Grab-and-Go Bag can be worn in many ways
The Gadget Flow - 28 Jul 2020 14:59
The Raen x Topo Designs Quick Pack Grab-and-Go Bag can be worn around your waist, on your shoulder, or as a fanny pack. These versatile options allow you to wear this grab-and-go-bag in many situations. It also comes wit...
Fortnite bug reveals the layout of Aquaman's Atlantis destination
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2020 03:22
Fortnite players have been anticipating the eventual arrival of a new Point of Interest (POI) that will be called ‘Atlantis.’ As you’d expect, Atlantis will be the home of Aquaman, the superhero featured as the mai...
Local Police Are Looking to Tech Companies for 'Less Lethal' Crowd Control Devices
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2020 04:10
Local police forces across the U.S. are turning to tech companies for "less lethal" means of subduing individuals that are even "less lethal" than what they have already been using. Instead of rubber bullets, tear gas, o...
The Sony A7SIII Looks Like It's About to Dominate the Full-Frame Mirrorless Cam Market
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2020 18:10
Last year Sony sold the most full-frame mirrorless cameras in Japan, and while Canon and Nikon attempt to play catch up, today Sony is announcing its latest high-end mirrorless cam--the A7SIII--which looks like it's abou...
Apple is about to shake up the OLED world
Slash Gear - 29 Jul 2020 01:25
LG Display has been given the rare chance to take on competitor Samsung in a major way, a new report claims, with Apple allegedly tapping the company to produce millions of OLED panels for its upcoming iPhone models. App...
OnePlus Nord durability test reveals some compromises
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2020 05:18
OnePlus definitely did the smartphone market a solid with the Nord. Although not exactly flagship material, its combination of price and features definitely brings back the good old days of the OnePlus One. There is no s...
Spotify Group Sessions beta now includes your long distance friends
Slash Gear - 29 Jul 2020 00:48
Back in May, Spotify began testing a new feature called Group Sessions. The feature allowed Premium users to share some control over their playlists, but it only worked with other physically present Premium users. Two an...
'Phantasy Star Online 2' heads to Steam August 5th
Engadget - 29 Jul 2020 00:22
Phantasy Star Online 2 finally made its way to the US earlier this year as a free-to-play title on the Xbox One and Windows Store for PCs. But despite being an 8-year-old game, the launch was surprisingly buggy for Windo...
SoloQi Wireless Charger Stand Series charges everything, everywhere
The Gadget Flow - 28 Jul 2020 15:00
The SoloQi Wireless Charger Stand Series offers convenient charging wherever you are. This collection includes four different models: PRO, SLIM, X Mount, and 360. The PRO wireless charger powers up anything, anywhere--an...
DeepMind and Oxford University researchers on how to 'decolonize' AI
Engadget - 28 Jul 2020 20:15
Sometimes it's tempting to think of every technological advancement as the brave first step on new shores, a fresh chance to shape the future rationally. In reality, every new tool enters the same old world with its same...
Intel puts Dr. Ann Kelleher in charge of its delayed 7nm CPU project
Engadget - 28 Jul 2020 05:20
Last week Intel revealed that yields for CPUs manufactured on a 7nm process were running a year behind schedule, which will slow its transition to the technology that lets it build more efficient processors. Now the chip...
Millions of Dave Users' Personal Data Is Up for Grabs on a Hacking Forum
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2020 02:53
Since the overdraft-protection app Dave rolled out back in 2018, it's racked up a hefty cash valuation, backing from Mark Cuban, and, uh, Diplo. It also brought on some 7 million cash-happy users. Now, it looks like most...
Stadia users can now try the service over cellular
Engadget - 29 Jul 2020 01:58
Stadia now allows you to stream games over 4G and 5G connections, provided you're willing to try the functionality out as part of Google's latest experiment. You can enable the feature by launching the Stadia app on your...
Senators Held a Bizarre Hearing About How to Solve Climate Change With More Fossil Fuels
Gizmodo - 29 Jul 2020 01:45
The Senate Energy Committee held a hearing on Tuesday that was ostensibly about lowering carbon emissions to curb climate change. But they didn't say much about reducing the amount of carbon spewed into the atmosphere. I...
Heads roll at Intel after 7nm delay
Ars Technica - 29 Jul 2020 01:20
Murthy Renduchintala is out, and the struggling Technology group gets new leadership.
Perfect Your Surround Sound Setup with These Level Calibration Tools
Gizmodo - 29 Jul 2020 01:00
Featured Product: Gain Express Professional Sound Level Meter | $39 | Amazon
How NASA's Tiny New Helicopter Will Make History on Mars
Gizmodo - 29 Jul 2020 00:48
We're beyond stoked about the upcoming launch of the Perseverance rover to Mars, but NASA's new explorer won't be alone on its journey. Tucked beneath its belly is a tiny helicopter named Ingenuity, which will hopefully ...
I Have Accepted That the #ChallengeAccepted Challenge Is the Ultimate Empty Challenge
Gizmodo - 29 Jul 2020 00:10
Back in the 20th century, novelist C. S. Forester described an 18th century sailor entertaining his crew members by killing rats with his teeth, his hands tied behind his back. I think of this story often during my daily...