Gadget News
OnePlus 9 Pro renders show the return of curves
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2020 04:59
OnePlus has been playing around with its designs lately, not sticking to one to last more than a generation. The company was initially slow to jump on fads but now it seems to be picking and choosing some of the styles i...
Google built an 'Infinite Bad Guy' generator using 15,000 YouTube covers
Engadget - 23 Nov 2020 19:00
Search for 'Bad Guy' on YouTube and you'll find thousands of covers alongside Billie Eilish's official music video. To celebrate the track, which has now passed one billion views, and the community of covers that's grown...
This free Echo Buds update makes Alexa your workout buddy
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 01:03
Amazon today is starting to roll out a new update for Echo Buds that will allow users to have Alexa track their workouts. While those who are serious about fitness may want to stick to dedicated fitness trackers, it seem...
Snoop Alert: Twitter Bug Lets People See Fleets Past Their Expiration Dates
Gizmodo - 23 Nov 2020 05:37
It looks like Twitter just can't catch a fleeting break. Days after the company unveiled Fleets, its new Instagram Stories-like posts that are theoretically supposed to disappear after 24 hours, a bug has basically made ...
Skiskates 2 short skis are so small they can fit in your backpack
The Gadget Flow - 23 Nov 2020 11:59
You can practically keep a pair of skis in your back pocket when you have a set of the Skiskates 2 short skis. These incredibly short ski skates are so small that you can actually put them in your backpack...
The best Instant Pot for most of us is down to $50 for Black Friday
Engadget - 24 Nov 2020 01:35
The Instant Pot is one of the most popular kitchen appliances of the past few years, and the 6-quart Duo has often been the most recommended model. But since the more recent Instant Pot Duo Nova is essentially an updated...
GM pulls out of Trump administration's fuel emissions lawsuit in California
Engadget - 24 Nov 2020 01:20
General Motors won't support the Trump administration's attempts to strip California of the right to set its own fuel emissions standard. In a letter obtained by The New York Times to some of the country's largest enviro...
Disney's Experiments With Disney+ Could Change How We Watch Movies
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2020 01:00
As covid-19 continues to push theaters to the brink of bankruptcy, Disney has been cagey about the future of its planned theatrical releases. But a new report suggests more big-budget films could be heading to its servic...
California Says Robot Taxi Can Now Charge for Rides
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2020 00:50
On November 19, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced it would now allow autonomous taxi companies to charge for their services across the state. California already had the most stringent rules in t...
Comcast is about to slap more Internet customers with 1.2TB data cap
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 00:27
Comcast plans to expand its Internet data cap to customers in states that were previously excluded. The service provider has already implemented the data cap across the majority of states it operates in, but many custome...
Google's 'Verse by Verse' AI can help you write in the style of famous poets
Engadget - 24 Nov 2020 00:21
If you've ever fancied yourself as a poet but don't quite have the lyrical and rhythmic skills one might require, Google's Verse by Verse tool can help you to craft the most delectable verse. The company's latest experim...
Watch: China Is Launching Its Chang'e-5 Spacecraft to Get Some Moon Rocks of Its Own
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2020 00:15
The China National Space Administration's mission to bring chunks of the Moon back to Earth for the first time in decades will kick off this week, with the Chang'e-5 spacecraft slated to launch on today from Wenchang Spa...
'A Magically Surreal Symbol of Human Ingenuity': Scientists Reflect on Arecibo's Doomed Big Dish
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2020 00:05
The big dish at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico is on the verge of collapse, leaving officials with no choice but to retire the famous radio telescope. Astronomers around the world are now having to face a grim re...
AMD laptops have a hidden 10-second performance delay. Here's why
Ars Technica - 24 Nov 2020 01:07
AMD's flagship Zen 2 laptop CPUs save power by delaying their full performance.
Capcom Retro Station is an all-in-one gaming cutie
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2020 21:02
This week the folks at Capcom revealed a device called Capcom Retro Station. This is a tabletop gaming device made to deliver a set number of games ONLY. Those games are mainly Mega Man and Street Fighter in nature, and ...
iOS 15 might bid farewell to iPhone 6s and original iPhone SE
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2020 04:28
Apple is often praised for its software update practices, particularly for iOS and iPadOS. Compared to Android, even with the new three-year commitments from some manufacturers, Apple often rolls out new iOS versions eve...
MIT neural network knows when it can be trusted
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2020 17:47
Deep learning neural networks are artificial intelligence systems that are being used for increasingly important decisions. Deep learning neural networks are used for tasks as varied as autonomous driving to diagnosing m...
2021 Range Rover Evoque gains new technology and refinement
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2020 16:51
Land Rover has announced the 2021 Range Rover Evoque. For 2021, the vehicle gets more refinement and enhance technology. It’s now fitted with the Pivi Pro system as a standard feature bringing a redesigned intuitive me...
Chrome extensions will have to show how they use your data
Engadget - 23 Nov 2020 02:35
Google's ongoing efforts to crack down on wayward Chrome extensions now include more transparency for your data. The internet giant is introducing a policy in January 2021 that will require data use disclosures for exten...
Psilocybin study offers hope for chronic migraine sufferers
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 01:39
Budding research into the potential use of psilocybin, a psychedelic, to treat migraine disorders has returned positive results. The new study from Yale School of Medicine is the first of its kind to investigate this pot...
New Remains Found at Pompeii Show the Agony of Mount Vesuvius' Victims
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2020 01:10
Archaeologists working near the ancient city of Pompeii have uncovered the remains of two men who were likely trying to find shelter during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
This Super-Compact Computer Will Let Me Live at Least One Neuromancer Fantasy
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2020 00:40
Clockwork, makers of the Gameboy-esque GameShell, are back with a new mobile product aimed even more squarely at lovers of retro tech. Their DevTerm is a self-contained computer powered by a low-energy CPU or Raspberry P...