Gadget News
Study finds which pre-existing conditions may triple COVID-19 death risk
Slash Gear - 9 Oct 2020 05:01
It has been established by this point that certain pre-existing conditions can increase one’s risk of experiencing worse COVID-19 outcomes, including an increased risk of death. A new study from Penn State details the ...
The Future of Male Sextech Sounds Like a Bike Pump
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2020 03:00
The Arcwave Ion, a new sex toy from a company called Wow Tech, promises a different kind of male orgasm. They deliver... kind of.
Pokemon GO Seasons Change event is a Shiny Autumn romp
Slash Gear - 9 Oct 2020 23:21
Pokemon GO “The Seasons Change” event is ready to roll, starting on October 9, 2020, lasting all weekend. If you’re playing Pokemon GO right now, you’ll likely notice that you’ve got a whole bunch of bonuses co...
First MacBook with Apple silicon tipped to launch with November event
Slash Gear - 9 Oct 2020 23:27
Following rumors about such plans, Apple confirmed earlier this year that it will be switching Macs over to its own silicon in a transition from Intel. In June, Apple said that it expected to release its first models fea...
NASA turned a bunch of space images into haunting music
Slash Gear - 9 Oct 2020 03:00
NASA is giving humanity a unique opportunity by leveraging modern technologies to release ‘music’ created by transforming telescope observation data into sounds. The process itself — sonification — isn’t new. H...
Yelp Will Now Advise Customers When a Business Is Racist Enough to Land in the News
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2020 23:10
Yelp will now warn customers that they're looking at a "business accused of racist behavior"--just so long as it's been racist enough to warrant a mention in the news.
A Caterpillar With Vomit-Inducing Poison Fur Is Taking Over Virginia
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2020 18:34
The West Coast is dealing with murder hornets entering a "slaughter phase." Now the East Coast is getting in on the bad bug action, too, as furry poisonous caterpillars that can make people vomit and feel like they're go...
Scientists Used AI to Create a Hyper Detailed 3D Map of Stars, Galaxies, and Quasars
Gizmodo - 10 Oct 2020 00:40
A team of astronomers from the University of Hawai i at Mānoa's Institute for Astronomy (IfA) has produced the most comprehensive astronomical imaging catalog of stars, galaxies, and quasars ever created with help from ...
PS5 Remote Play streaming means big things for PS4 gamers
Slash Gear - 10 Oct 2020 00:26
Earlier today, Sony gave us some in-depth details about PlayStation 5 backward compatibility. The company announced the very short list of which PS4 games won’t be playable on PS5, along with confirming which PS4 acces...
These Plastic Objects Can Talk to Computers Without Electronics or Batteries
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2020 19:40
The natural assumption is that for a device to wirelessly communicate with another, it needs some basic electronics inside and a source of power. But researchers from the University of Washington have seemingly done the ...
The Other Creepy Guy on Netflix's Tiger King Indicted on Wildlife Trafficking Charges
Gizmodo - 10 Oct 2020 00:51
Since Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness premiered on Netflix earlier this year, most public attention has been focused on the lives of the series' prime subjects: Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. On Thursday, Virginia ...
This 2021 RAM 700 pickup is endearingly urban-sized
Slash Gear - 10 Oct 2020 00:37
RAM has a new pickup, and you could well argue that the 2021 RAM 700 is perfectly sized for those who want open bed practicality without a huge footprint. There’s one big problem, however: right now, there’s no sign ...
Zvox AccuVoice AV157 TV Speaker review: It's like a hearing aid you plug your TV into
TechHive - 9 Oct 2020 14:00
Zvox Audio would prefer you call its new AccuVoice AV157 soundbar a "hearing" product rather than a "home theater" or "audio" component. Pretty much anyone will find that it sounds significantly better than the utilitari...
The Roku Channel free movie streaming app launches on Amazon Fire TV
Slash Gear - 10 Oct 2020 01:50
Home entertainment company Roku has announced that its ‘The Roku Channel’ streaming app is now available on Fire TV devices, a somewhat surprising expansion of the app that was originally limited to only Roku devices...
What to Expect from Apple's October Event (iPhones!)
Gizmodo - 10 Oct 2020 00:30
Here we go again: Apple's last event was just a month ago, but on Tuesday, the company will take the wraps off even more new devices. This time, it looks like we'll get what everyone has been waiting for: new iPhones.
The Boys' Most Fascinating Character Is an Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Analogue
Gizmodo - 10 Oct 2020 00:15
The Boys' second season focuses on its titular team of anti-superhero vigilantes waging war against a squad of twisted capes whose ability to skirt public scrutiny is seemingly limitless. But the series does begin to fur...
The 10 Best Deals of October 9, 2020
Gizmodo - 10 Oct 2020 00:00
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Helstrom Is an MCU One-Off in Search of a Reason to Exist
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2020 23:30
Once upon a time, there was a multibillion-dollar multimedia corporation that dreamed of creating a wildly successful franchise of movies that could serve as backdrops for multiple spin-off series starring characters who...
Microsoft Is Offering Work From Home, Permanently
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2020 23:30
Microsoft is the latest of the tech giants to enshrine working from home as a permanent fixture of its operations.
How Governing by Tweet Is Going for Your Favorite Quarantined President
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2020 23:20
Our beautiful president has a viral load and a full diaper. Quarantined at the White House, Donald Trump is living without a full staff, a rally crowd, or a sense of judgment. And you know what that means--he's tweeting,...
YouTube, Too, Is Reportedly Turning Into a Mall
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2020 23:00
The retail apocalypse is here, and the future looks like an antitrust hearing. Not to be outdone by Facebook and Instagram--the now-one-stop-shop for all forms of social media, and also a literal shop--Google, too, is co...
The Sony A7Siii Is a Dreamy Video Monster
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2020 22:50
The original A7Siii was my first Sony camera. I got it when I set out to travel the country in a van because I wanted a full-frame camera that could handle photo and video in low light, because I knew I'd never carry a f...