Gadget News
SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" is fueled up and ready for launch
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2020 18:28
SpaceX is gearing up for its historic Crew-1 trip to the ISS to deliver astronauts to the orbiting research station. The Crew Dragon capsule that will be used for the mission has been dubbed “Resilience” and is curre...
NASA seeks partners to tell the story of its return to the Moon
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2020 04:16
NASA is once again seeking partners for its Artemis program, but this time it isn’t interested in sending payloads or developing new exploration technologies. Instead, NASA wants partners who can help tell the story of...
Trump's Cybersecurity Agency Says It Is 'Highly Difficult' to Commit Voter Fraud, Actually
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2020 05:13
Despite the president's near-constant bellyaching about a supposed scourge of voter fraud and secret ballot dumps shaping this year's election results, his own cybersecurity agency says there's really no cause for concer...
No, There Isn't a 'Glitch' in Michigan Election Software That Flipped Thousands of Trump Votes
Gizmodo - 8 Nov 2020 01:56
Dispelling every bullshit election conspiracy that's inundated the internet this week would be a full-time job in and of itself, but one particularly insidious theory has blown up to such a ridiculous degree that it dese...
Now the Real Work Begins
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2020 20:41
The past four years have felt like screaming underwater. The results of the election are a tentative gasp of fresh air, sharp and somewhat bitter on the back of the throat.
The iPhone 13 Rumors Have Already Started Swirling
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2020 03:15
Some iPhone 12 models haven't even begun shipping yet, but iPhone 13 rumors are already beginning to circulate.
We're Already Getting Rumors About Future The Mandalorian Casting
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2020 23:45
The production of The Mandalorian's second season was followed by a ton of rumors about casting, a couple of which we already know to be true. Now, the second season hasn't even finished running yet and the rumor mill is...
Google Photos premium features may expand with paid editing tools
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2020 21:12
It seems Google Photos will get new editing features in an upcoming version, but they may be locked behind a paywall, at least based on reports from some users. The company has been slowly adding premium features to its ...
REGIME CHANGE
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2020 20:35
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Facebook puts groups on 'probation' for repeatedly spreading disinformation
Engadget - 7 Nov 2020 22:51
Facebook's post-election crackdown on groups is extending beyond bans. The company told the Washington Post that it's now putting political and social groups on probation if they repeatedly violate community standards. I...
The FTC may sue Facebook over antitrust violations by late November
Engadget - 7 Nov 2020 21:57
The FTC may have narrowed down the time frame for an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook. Politico sources claim the Commission is "likely" to sue Facebook before November is over. It might not be the quick, public legal ...
SpaceX can soon offer Starlink's satellite internet to Canadians
Engadget - 8 Nov 2020 01:02
SpaceX may soon start offering Starlink's satellite internet service to Canadians. The country's regulators -- the Innovation, Science and Economic Development department, in particular -- have granted the company's requ...
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Is Still on Pace to Get a Spooky Sequel
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2020 22:30
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was a compelling cavalcade of phobias and monstrosities, but there's plenty of room for a sequel to up the ante. And it turns out that sequel is still happening, and looking to be even m...
Fortnite OG 'throwback' default pickaxe returns: How to claim the free item
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2020 16:15
The original default Fortnite pickaxe is back due to popular demand. Amid the many details it has provided on what players can expect from the game on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, Epic dropped a note about its �...
iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max Pre-Orders Are Live: The Best Accessories for Your New Toy
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2020 03:00
This month marks the last of the iPhone 12 models being released to the public, with the iPhone 12 Mini (AT&T, Verizon) and iPhone 12 Pro Max (AT&T, Verizon) out on November 13. While the mini touts a 5.4" screen for tho...
Trump will lose his protection against Twitter bans when he leaves office
Engadget - 8 Nov 2020 01:44
Twitter instituted its policy of refusing to ban politicians in response to President Trump, but the leader won't enjoy that protection once he's out of office. The social media giant has confirmed to Engadget and The Ve...
'Fortnite' promo offers two months of Disney+ if you spend real money
Engadget - 7 Nov 2020 23:33
The rumors were true: Epic Games is sweetening the pot for Fortnite players willing to buy cosmetic items. As The Verge reports, Epic is launching a promotion that gives you two months of free Disney+ service if you spen...
Study links COVID-19 symptoms to onset and worsening of tinnitus
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2020 22:06
Tinnitus, a common issue in which people hear ‘ringing’ in their ears or head without an external source, may be exacerbated by the novel coronavirus behind COVID-19, according to a new study. COVID-19 has been linke...
Unreleased Nokia N95 follow-up pops up on YouTube
Engadget - 7 Nov 2020 04:31
Remember the Nokia N95? The Symbian-equipped dual-slider marked a peak design moment of the pre-iPhone era, and as such is a perfect target for YouTuber Mr. Mobile aka Michael Fisher to feature in his "When Phones were f...
Xbox Series X is basically silent
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2020 02:21
In the time I’ve had the Xbox Series X in for testing and review, I’ve had trouble hearing it. This probably won’t be an issue for most people – most people wont want their Xbox to make a sound. For most people, ...
Panasonic made a special tool for sucking lost AirPods off train tracks
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2020 02:14
The arrival of AirPods introduced a new problem cities weren’t prepared to deal with: dropped earpieces that end up on train tracks and other places from which they’re not easy to retrieve. This problem is truly a gl...
Nasal spray might prevent COVID-19 infections
Engadget - 8 Nov 2020 00:46
Many hopes for a return to a semi-normal life after COVID-19 revolve around vaccines, but those injections have limits -- they're harder to deploy in low-income and rural areas where there's no guarantee of easy distribu...