Gadget News
US tightens the noose on Huawei's ability to make chips
Slash Gear - 18 Aug 2020 05:36
It seems that things are going from bad to worse for Huawei, now including its smartphone business. Not only has its temporary general license expired last week, the US government is now also issuing more restrictions th...
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra screen has a curious but harmless flaw
Slash Gear - 18 Aug 2020 05:59
Compared to the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra seemed to step back a bit on new and excessive features but still had its fair share of innovations. The somewhat unspoken hero of this generation of Samsung fla...
These Samsung phones get 3 years of updates, like an iPhone
Slash Gear - 18 Aug 2020 23:03
Samsung just attempted to change the game – or at least allow the cards stack a bit more in their favor – when it comes to software updates. A set of smartphones they create will now get a guaranteed three years of s...
TECHy children's book displays pictures of different tech jobs
The Gadget Flow - 18 Aug 2020 10:59
Encourage your child to shoot for the job of their dreams with the TECHy children’s book. Your little one may know that they love technology, but this kids’ book shows them different career opportunities. With vivid ...
Covid-19 Just Passed Another Horrible Milestone in the U.S.
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2020 00:15
The covid-19 pandemic has just breezed through another ignoble milestone in the U.S. The viral disease has taken more American lives this year than almost all other leading causes--it ranks behind only heart disease and ...
The mysterious gamma-Ray "heartbeat" has been detected coming from a cosmic gas cloud
Slash Gear - 18 Aug 2020 16:49
Scientists have detected a mysterious “gamma-Ray heartbeat” coming from a cosmic gas cloud. The cloud is located in the constellation Aquila. The gamma-Ray heartbeat is beating in rhythm with a neighboring black hole...
Tiktok's Latest Suitor Is Oracle, a Company With Close Ties To CIA and NSA
Gizmodo - 18 Aug 2020 15:50
Oracle has expressed interest in buying TikTok from Chinese-based tech company Bytedance, following President Donald Trump's threat to ban the popular video app, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The Tr...
Scientists calculate when the last supernova will happened
Slash Gear - 18 Aug 2020 15:01
A theoretical physicist named Dr. Matt Caplan from Illinois State University has worked to determine when the last supernova ever will occur. He says that the universe in the distant future will be a “sad, lonely, cold...
Sidekick always-on video screen keeps remote teams connected
The Gadget Flow - 18 Aug 2020 11:00
The Sidekick always-on video screen connects remote teams with a constant video call. For small teams and large companies, this hardware device makes people across the globe feel like they’re in the same room. What’s...
'The Goes Wrong Show' gets funnier while things get worse
Engadget - 18 Aug 2020 03:41
There are comedies that try to dazzle you with the depth of their cleverness and comedies that just want to hit the big red button in our brains that make us giggle. There are comedies that feel above the need to go for ...
Spotify Daily Sports playlist mixes sports news with personalized music
Slash Gear - 18 Aug 2020 02:40
Spotify has introduced a new ‘mixed-media’ playlist that offers its users daily sports content, the company has announced. Simply called ‘Daily Sports,’ this playlist brings a variety of personalized music recomm...
Apple Renames Apple Beats 1 Apple Music 1, Not to Be Confused With Apple Music or Apple Music
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2020 01:55
Apple today announced it's adding two new offerings to its global radio portfolio: a hits station and one for country music. Somewhat confusing for fans of its existing and immensely popular Beats 1, Apple also announced...
Google Meet comes to TVs thanks to Chromecast
Engadget - 19 Aug 2020 01:54
After taking countless video calls throughout the coronavirus pandemic, you're probably at the point where you want to mix things up a bit. Now you can with Google Meet. Google has started rolling out an update for Meet ...
Now You Can Be Miserable Anywhere
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2020 01:30
Thank you, contemporary designers, for lifting our spirits with wearable bubbles, dining table sneeze guards, and hug tunnels during these trying times. No thank-you for these four pieces of lumber behind which we can co...
Chrono Trigger at 25: A story for the ages
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2020 01:20
Story is, of course, the cornerstone of any role playing game, and that was as true 25 years ago as it is today. The less-capable hardware of the Super Nintendo didn't diminish the storytelling capabilities of Yuji Horii...
Does Our Sun Have a Long-Lost Twin?
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2020 00:51
The strange configuration of material in the outer reaches of our solar system has led a team of scientists to speculate that the Sun had a companion during its early days. Intriguingly, this scenario could explain the p...
EA Play hits Steam on August 31st
Engadget - 19 Aug 2020 00:40
After a delay, EA Play, the subscription service formerly known as EA Access, will be available on Steam starting August 31st. The platform allows you to play Electronic Arts' back catalog of titles as much as you want a...
2020 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe Review
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2020 00:30
I might not, had it been my $108,050, have opted for the bright Lava Orange paintwork on the 2020 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe. Some cars require help standing out, while others get all the attention they need without resorti...
Facebook Just Told Oculus Users to Go Get Fucked
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2020 00:30
It's official. Starting this October, a Facebook account will be mandatory for all future Oculus headsets. While there'll be a grace period for anyone with a separate Oculus account, Facebook will end support for those o...
Adorable 'lost' Somali Sengi rediscovered in Africa after 50 years
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2020 00:19
A tiny, adorable mammal that resembles a field mouse and that stays with the same mate for life — the Somali Sengi — was thought to potentially be extinct. Scientists went more than 50 years without documenting the c...
Oculus VR devices require Facebook accounts soon
Slash Gear - 19 Aug 2020 00:04
Oculus announced that Facebook accounts will be required for all Oculus devices in the future. There’ll be two waves of requirement, starting this year for NEW users – all will need to work with a Facebook account ri...
Deezer now has an analytics app for podcasters
Engadget - 19 Aug 2020 00:02
Streaming service Deezer has launched a dedicated analytics app for podcast creators, joining other podcasting platforms already offering analytics like Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Deezer is now the only streaming serv...