Gadget News
iPad Pro could switch to OLED screens in late 2021
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 06:39
The tablet market has seen consistently positive figures, mostly in thanks to Apple and the iPad Pro’s rapid development pace. The company’s prosumer tablet seems to undergo big changes every iteration, even when tho...
Spotify hackers exposed themselves to hacking, stolen data left open
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 06:13
Hollywood has given us a lot of preconceived notions of hackers to the point that most will imagine them as anti-social geniuses working in dark corners of their room while they traverse the dark sectors of the Web. In t...
Twitter Will Now Warn You Before You Like a Tweet Containing Misleading Information
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2020 05:22
Expanding upon an existing feature that warns users who attempt to retweet content that has already been flagged as "misleading information," Twitter will now issue the same warning when users attempt to like content tha...
Microsoft Edge improved copy and paste will cause headaches
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 07:26
Despite the many innovations in the computing industry, a few things have remained the same throughout the decades. Keyboard layouts haven’t really changed much, PC mice have at least left and right buttons, and copy a...
Motorola early 2021 flagship might be a 2019 holdover
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 05:49
The Motorola that we have today seems to be but a shadow of its former self, even the Motorola that was briefly under Google. Aside from the foldable new Razr, the company rarely makes notable phones these days, preferri...
Facebook Drives launches in US to help users collect for those in need
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 04:55
Facebook has introduced its new Season of Giving campaign, which will include the company matching eligible donations made through the platform on Giving Tuesday. Users can create their own fundraisers on their page, plu...
OPPO Rollable phone concept won't be available any time soon
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 04:24
Manufacturers reveal concept designs and working prototypes for a variety of reasons. It could be for bragging rights, being established as a pioneer, or proof that the company can indeed make such a product. Not all of ...
Fortnite leak tips biggest feature add-on yet
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2020 01:22
A tip this week says Fortnite will soon have a feature that’ll change the game. Where in the past, the idea that anyone would be “modding” Fortnite was punishable by ban. Now, if what’s in the works is indeed wha...
Here's What We Know About Earth's Second Detected 'Minimoon'
Gizmodo - 25 Nov 2020 01:20
Spotted earlier this year, asteroid 2020 CD3 is only the second temporary natural satellite, or minimoon, ever detected around Earth. It didn't stick around for very long, but we learned some interesting things about our...
CD Projekt Red shows off 'Cyberpunk 2077' next-gen gameplay
Engadget - 25 Nov 2020 01:07
A little over two weeks before Cyberpunk 2077 December 10th release date, CD Projekt Red has shared footage of the game running on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles to get players excited for the upcoming RPG. The separ...
Amazon Sidewalk 101 - A neighborhood network for the IoT
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2020 01:06
Amazon Alexa has colonized the smart home, and now Amazon Sidewalk is coming to spread a shared network around your neighborhood. Both similar and different to mesh WiFi systems in approach, Sidewalk isn’t just one wir...
Xbox Live Games with Gold reveals final batch of games for 2020
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2020 01:02
It’s almost hard to believe it, but the final month of 2020 is nearly here. As we prepare to close the book on this crazy year, Microsoft and Sony are going to have one last round of free games to give out through Game...
A Grant Will Help a Tribal-Owned and Managed ISP Better Bridge the Digital Divide
Gizmodo - 25 Nov 2020 01:00
Much of the news about the U.S.'s internet infrastructure is abysmal. Millions of urban and rural Americans either can't afford or don't have reliable access to high-speed internet. The financial reprieve so many ISPs of...
Twitter Brings Back Public Verification For The Accounts It Deems Worthy
Gizmodo - 25 Nov 2020 00:35
If you're one of the troves of people who--for some bizarre reason--wants to be among the blue-checked elite on Twitter, then good news: everyone's favorite app for posting bad takes will be bringing back its verificatio...
Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay trailer doesn't forget your old console
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2020 00:32
Today the official Cyberpunk 2077 YouTube channel released a gameplay trailer that includes two consoles. One console was the Sony PlayStation 5, of course, the other was… PlayStation 4 Pro. The game will run on other ...
Study finds vegans may face greater bone fracture risk than meat eaters
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2020 00:07
A study published over the weekend has reported that vegans and others who generally avoid animal products in their diets may face a greater risk of bone fracture compared to people who eat meat. The study focused on all...
'Rainbow Six Siege' has a 4K 120 fps mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X
Engadget - 24 Nov 2020 23:52
Like a lot of other popular Xbox One and PS4-era games, Rainbow Six Siege is about to get a next-gen update. Ubisoft detailed what players can expect from the upgrade when it comes out on December 1st. Across all three c...
This Is Us Seemingly Predicted Crock-Pot Woes as Company Issues Recall Due to Burn Risk
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2020 23:45
The Crock-Pot drama returns.
Red Dead Online standalone release confirmed with a big discount
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 23:36
While Red Dead Redemption 2 may have received acclaim for its single player component, there is of course an online mode that keeps the game relevant even years after it released. Today, Rockstar confirmed that it will b...
LEGO Technic Ferrari 488 GTE "AF Corse #51" set revealed for 2021
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2020 23:34
This week LEGO revealed one of the most extravagant LEGO Technic vehicles of the year. This is the LEGO Technic Ferrari 488 GTE “AF Corse #51”, and it’s not for everyone! This is a 1677 piece set, and it’s made f...
Elvie discounts its smart breast pumps by 15 percent for Black Friday
Engadget - 24 Nov 2020 23:30
In addition to smart baby-monitoring wearables, new parents have the chance to save money on another new type of tech -- smart breast pumps. Elvie is currently offering 15 percent off its pumps on Amazon for Black Friday...
John Kerry's Past Embrace of Fracking Could Create a Climate Disaster Abroad
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2020 23:30
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen John Kerry to be his international climate czar. In the role, formally called the special presidential envoy on climate, Kerry will coordinate interagency programs in the White House....