Gadget News
iPhone exploit gave hackers control over WiFi without your input
Engadget - 2 Dec 2020 18:10
Many security exploits require at least some kind of interaction on your part, but that wasn't true for an iPhone exploit earlier this year. As Ars Technica reports, Google Project Zero researcher Ian Beer has detailed a...
Google Maps gets a community feed with local content and reviews
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2020 04:40
Google Maps has received a new community feed located in the app’s Explore tab, making it easier for users to check out what’s going on in their city, browse the latest reviews, see posts and photos from other users,...
Microsoft Will Fix the Creepiest Part of Its 'Productivity Score' Thing
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2020 04:15
After Microsoft caused an uproar with its very weird, very invasive "Productivity Score" tool, which essentially spied on Microsoft 365 users' activity and reported it back to their employers, the company has walked back...
Discovery+ starts streaming in the US on January 4th for $5 per month
Engadget - 2 Dec 2020 21:00
Discovery's long-in-the-making streaming service is nearly ready. The media giant has revealed that its Discovery+ service will launch in the US on January 4th, 2021. It'll cost the $5 per month you'd expect for some spe...
UK Approves Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine For Distribution Early Next Week
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2020 14:30
Health authorities in the UK have approved a coronavirus vaccine developed by U.S.-based pharma company Pfizer and German-based biotech firm BioNTech, according to a press release from the two companies. The first doses ...
Spotify Wrapped chronicles your 2020 listening habits in a stories-style format
Engadget - 2 Dec 2020 06:45
After revealing its most-streamed artists, albums, songs and podcasts earlier this week, Spotify is handing the reins over to you. As is typically the case in early December, the streaming service is debuting the 2020 in...
Evernote on Android is a completely new app with new limitations
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2020 05:46
It was once the household name in productivity but Evernote rested on its laurels far too long, allowing new competitors to catch up and even surpass it when it came to features. The former unicorn has been trying to mak...
Android Enterprise Essentials distills security for smaller businesses
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2020 05:21
There will undoubtedly be many people who will not equate Android with security. Despite that, Android phones are still a more economic option for businesses that have to communicate and operate via smartphones, especial...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Voted To Ban Police From Using Facial Recognition Tech
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2020 05:16
Massachusetts lawmakers voted on Monday to pass a police reform bill that would outlaw the use of facial recognition technology by police departments and other public agencies in the state.
YouTube adds new ways for channels to hype their 'Premieres'
Engadget - 3 Dec 2020 01:35
By now, there's a good chance you've encountered YouTube Premieres. First announced in 2018, the feature is a way for content creators to hype an upcoming pre-recorded video by creating a landing page where their fans ca...
Apple's MagSafe Duo charger finally shows up in online stores
Ars Technica - 3 Dec 2020 01:28
The accessory was announced back in October alongside the iPhone 12.
It looks like Fortnite's next guest star is confirmed
Slash Gear - 3 Dec 2020 01:25
Earlier today, Epic Games released Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 5. In this new season, the Zero Point has become exposed, and now players have to help Agent Jones prevent characters from escaping the Loop. They’ll do tha...
Google TV's Newest Feature Will Help You Train It to Suggest Better Recommendations
Gizmodo - 3 Dec 2020 01:20
One of the best things about Google TV is the way it integrates a wide range of streaming services to better surface content that's relevant to you. Google is rolling out a new feature this week to make those recommendat...
The DJI Mini 2 Is a Great Step Up
Gizmodo - 3 Dec 2020 00:50
As a wannabe cinematographer who salivates over gorgeous aerial shots from directors like Denis Villeneuve, drones are just damn fun to film with and fly. But I've been on a hunt for the drone for me and my artistic aspi...
Republican Plan to Keep the Internet Screwed Under Biden Moves Ahead
Gizmodo - 3 Dec 2020 00:50
President-elect Joe Biden hasn't even assumed office yet, and it's already time for him to reach across the aisle and say with sincere force, "c'mon man!"
Why Does TikTok Hate Matthew Morrison So Much?
Gizmodo - 3 Dec 2020 00:45
At some point in 2020, Gen-Z internet unanimously agreed to hate Matthew Morrison, the generally "ok" network television actor. On TikTok and Twitter, mostly, a widely proliferating meme proclaims: "Fuck Matthew Morrison...
Hulu's Watch Parties are now available to all subscribers
Engadget - 3 Dec 2020 00:40
Back in May, Hulu started testing a Watch Party feature. It's now officially available. As before, it will allow you and up to seven other friends and family members to connect with one another while taking in the same m...
Apple's top apps of 2020 highlight quarantine life
Engadget - 3 Dec 2020 00:25
Along with its top podcasts and books of the year, Apple has revealed the winners of its App Store Best of 2020 awards. The company named an app and game for each for its core devices, along with an Apple Arcade title an...
Walmart+ takes on Prime in a big way by dropping its greatest limitation
Slash Gear - 3 Dec 2020 00:23
Walmart+, the retailer’s subscription service, is about to become a bit more appealing for diehard Prime fans. The company has announced that it will remove its minimum order requirement for shipping, meaning you’ll ...
Visa just doubled down on cryptocurrency with USDC and Bitcoin rewards card
Slash Gear - 3 Dec 2020 00:07
The credit card company Visa just announced that they’ll be working with Circle Internet Financial for USDC. Earlier this week, Visa announced a partnership with BlockFi to offer a Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card that offe...
RIP Hugh Keays-Byrne, Star of Mad Max and Mad Max: Fury Road
Gizmodo - 3 Dec 2020 00:00
May he ride eternal, shiny and chrome. Actor Hugh Keays-Byrne, best known for his villainous roles in the Mad Max series, has passed away at the age of 73. The news was first reported by his friend and frequent collabora...
Rocket League season 2 dated with a new car and arena in tow
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2020 23:58
Earlier this year, Rocket League entered a new era five years after it originally launched. After Epic Games purchased developer Psyonix, it was revealed that Rocket League was going free-to-play. The game also left Stea...