Gadget News
Corsair's K60 RGB Pro Low Profile gaming keyboard nails the basics
Engadget - 10 Dec 2020 16:00
Even if you're not a hardcore PC player, you might be tempted to buy a gaming keyboard for its sturdy construction and mechanical keys. But the tradeoff is often much noisier typing, as well as a larger build thanks to f...
Amazon Fire TV's new UI arrives, but most users will have to wait
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 02:18
If you’re one of the many people who have been less than thrilled with the Fire TV interface, good news: Amazon is rolling out the update we were promised months ago, one that reduces the clutter and wasted space while...
Shiny Pokemon GO December update brings new Pikachu, Rufflet, Frustration away!
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 22:44
There’s a new Pikachu in the mix for the next Pokemon GO event, complete with his own cute little satchel. This new version of the monster is called Explorer Pikachu, and he’ll be in the game in both standard and Shi...
NASA Announces Team of 18 Astronauts Who Will Train For Artemis Moon Landings
Gizmodo - 10 Dec 2020 03:19
NASA announced on Wednesday the team of 18 astronauts -- nine men and nine women -- who have been selected to participate in the upcoming Artemis Moon landing missions.
Oculus Quest 2 Facebook account demand sparks an antitrust investigation
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 17:16
The fact that the Oculus Quest 2 requires a Facebook account to use has been a point of contention for a lot of VR fans out there, and now it seems that governments are beginning to take notice. Today, Germany’s Bundes...
'Ratatouille' musical made by TikTok creators will stream on January 1st
Engadget - 10 Dec 2020 16:30
Thanks to a bunch of TikTok creators, Pixar's Ratatouille will make its bow as a Broadway-style musical. Broadway's Seaview Productions has announced that it will present a streaming concert-style presentation of Ratatou...
CentOS Linux is dead--and Red Hat says Stream is "not a replacement"
Ars Technica - 10 Dec 2020 15:21
CentOS Stream, founded in 2019, is "a rolling preview of what's next in RHEL."
Ride1UP Roadster v2 quiet electric bike weighs only 32 pounds
The Gadget Flow - 10 Dec 2020 09:59
It’s amazing what you get with the Ride1UP Roadster v2 quiet electric bike. At an incredible price point, this eBike boasts a belt drive and a weight of only 32 pounds! Great for urban environments, this Class 3 electr...
Crunchyroll will soon be owned by Sony Funimation
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 05:08
Although Netflix is the household name for video streaming and includes a selection of popular anime titles, anime fans in the US and elsewhere might be more familiar with Crunchyroll as the place to go to for streaming ...
Samsung unveils stunning new 110″ MicroLED TV for home theaters
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 03:32
Days after a leak indicating as much, Samsung has officially announced its new 110″ MicroLED TV, a huge display in traditional TV form that features self-emissive LED tech and a variety of smart features. The display�...
Boeing 737 Max makes its first commercial flight in almost two years
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 03:13
What was supposed to be the high point of Boeing’s business became a nightmare, especially for those left behind by two fatal crashes nearly two years ago. The Boeing 737 Max was similarly dropped in the center of cont...
Apple might also remove the iPhone charging cable from the box
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 02:41
The iPhone 12 changed a lot of things, from the camera combination to the design of the edges. The biggest change, however, is not in the phone itself but what came with it inside the box. Apple’s decision to not ship ...
CBS All Access Takes on Disney+ With New Features to Babysit Your Kids
Gizmodo - 10 Dec 2020 02:30
Ahead of the launch of Paramount+ early next year, ViacomCBS has announced new kids-focused programming and features are arriving on CBS All Access.
Hyundai Motors Reportedly Bought Boston Dynamics For Almost $1 Billion
Gizmodo - 10 Dec 2020 01:30
What to do with Boston Dynamics? That's seemingly the question a few companies have been unable to answer because for the third time in seven years the robotics research company has a new owner as The Korea Economic Dail...
Hackers Illegally Accessed Pfizer's Preliminary Vaccine Data
Gizmodo - 10 Dec 2020 01:22
A cyberattack on servers belonging to the European Medicines Agency--the EU regulatory body responsible COVID-19 vaccine approval--has resulted in the "unlawful access" of internal documents detailing the development of ...
Make the T-Shirt Designs of Your Dreams With the Brother ScanNCut DX
Gizmodo - 10 Dec 2020 23:20
As we're all crafting this holiday season, the Brother ScanNCut DX offers endless possibilities for DIY decorations. The ScanNCut is a CNC-style cutting machine designed to create shapes in paper, vinyl, and even thin wo...
T-Mobile launches its first 5G hotspot alongside 100GB standalone plan
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 23:15
T-Mobile has announced its first 5G hotspot, one that can be activated on multiple standalone plans offering up to 100GB of data per month. There are some big advantages to the 5G hotspot over the 4G LTE alternatives, in...
At-home COVID-19 test gets 1st FDA authorization for over-counter sales
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 23:14
The first direct-to-consumer COVID-19 testing system has been authorized by the US FDA, paving the way to easier and more widespread diagnostics that don’t require a doctor’s prescription. The hope is that the LabCor...
Mastercard and Visa cut off payments to Pornhub
Engadget - 10 Dec 2020 23:14
Pornhub is no longer able to accept payments from Mastercard. The credit card company says it's axing its relationship with the website after finding illegal content on the site. "Today, the use of our cards at Pornhub i...
Watch The Game Awards right here at 6:30PM ET
Engadget - 10 Dec 2020 23:00
In just a few short hours, The Game Awards 2020 will get underway. The proceedings start at 6:30PM ET with a 30-minute preshow before the main event begins at 7PM ET. You can watch the entire show on YouTube, Twitch, Twi...
Mastercard Dumps Pornhub
Gizmodo - 10 Dec 2020 23:00
Following an opinion piece in the New York Times which called out both Pornhub for hosting nonconsensual and often illegal material, and the credit card companies for enabling the site to profit from it, Mastercard has t...
The Best Pop Culture We Caught Up On in 2020
Gizmodo - 10 Dec 2020 23:00
It has been a year of weirdness, especially when it comes to wrangling the kinds of media we've been watching. Though there's been new things to read, watch, listen to, and play, 2020 has seen many of us revisit familiar...