Gadget News
AiFoam helps robots interact with their environment
Slash Gear - 10 May 2021 14:51
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have created something they call AIFoam. The material is a smartphone designed to give machines a more human-like sense of touch, allowing robots to judge human intenti...
Apple AirTag can be hacked but it's not as bad as it sounds
Slash Gear - 10 May 2021 04:26
Given its hard stance on security and privacy, it’s really no surprise that Apple’s latest accessories are being put under a microscope, both technically and even legally by the likes of Tile. The AirTag trackers, af...
Nokia Android 11 update delays made official
Slash Gear - 10 May 2021 02:56
Although it does try its best to update its dozens of phone models, it seems that this strategy is catching up to HMD Global. Despite its boast of shipping pretty much vanilla Android, the company is struggling to keep i...
FDA Authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine For Teens
Gizmodo - 10 May 2021 23:47
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration announced it would authorize the emergency use of the highly effective Pfizer/BioNTech covid-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 12 to 15. The vaccine is the first to b...
Facebook really wants you to read articles before sharing them
Slash Gear - 10 May 2021 23:46
It’s a common Internet habit: reading an article’s headline and then sharing the work without reading it. There are multiple reasons someone may do this, not the least of which is making assumptions about what the ar...
FDA says 12-15 year olds can get Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Slash Gear - 10 May 2021 23:35
The US FDA has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents, extending immunizations to those 12 through 15 years of age. The vaccine had already been authorized for use on those 16 years old or above,...
Apple invests $45 million more in Gorilla Glass-maker Corning
Ars Technica - 10 May 2021 23:19
Investment follows millions more that produced the iPhone 12's ceramic shield.
Italian Cave Fossils Suggest Nine Neanderthals Were Feasted Upon by Hyenas
Gizmodo - 10 May 2021 23:19
Archaeologists working at a cave site near Rome have found the mineralized remains of nine Neanderthals, in what's being hailed as an "extraordinary discovery." A significant number of these bones show clear signs of gna...
WhatsApp will gradually stop working if you don't agree to its new privacy policy
Engadget - 10 May 2021 22:52Clever Modder Upgrades an Old Wacom Into a Pricier Drawing Tablet With $80 Worth of Parts
Gizmodo - 10 May 2021 22:45
Wacom's cheapest drawing tablet, the 13-inch Wacom One, will still set you back $400. So instead of upgrading, Akaki Kuumeri built their own by creating a strap-on screen for an older Wacom tablet using $80 worth of purc...
It's Official: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Lives Again
Gizmodo - 10 May 2021 22:30
Last month, when MST3K creator Joel Hodgson announced a Kickstarter to fund the cult-favorite show's 13th season, I guaranteed it would get funded and make its third resurrection. But even I didn't expect this.
The FDA Just Approved a Smart Insulin Pen Cap That Might Make the Life of Diabetics Easier
Gizmodo - 10 May 2021 22:25
The Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for an innovative smart pen cap system to help those with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes better manage their insulin dosage. This is huge news, as the system could h...
Battlefield 2021 reveal teased for this summer
Slash Gear - 10 May 2021 22:09
We’ve already had confirmation from EA and DICE that there will be a new mainline Battlefield game this year, but aside from that, the two companies have remained tight-lipped on the title. Of course, we don’t expect...
Zack Snyder Owns Up to Provoking His Fans for Clicks and Charity
Gizmodo - 10 May 2021 21:45
Zack Snyder's Justice League is a perfectly passable, unquestionably long comic book movie whose existence can be attributed to a number of factors beyond its director's firm belief in his vision of what DC's superheroes...
'Gears 5' studio is moving to Unreal Engine 5 for 'next-gen development'
Engadget - 10 May 2021 21:42Facebook test encourages people to read articles before sharing
Engadget - 10 May 2021 21:31Huge study finds most weight loss supplements are probably useless
Slash Gear - 10 May 2021 21:28
If you’re aiming to lose weight, spending a small fortune on over-the-counter weight loss supplements and herbs probably won’t help you. That’s based on a new analysis of 121 randomized studies from the past 16 yea...
Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds could feature a new design
Engadget - 10 May 2021 21:00PSA: Spotify Will Now Let You Share Podcast Timestamps
Gizmodo - 10 May 2021 21:00
Spotify is rolling out a handful of new social features.
Amazon fake reviews scam revealed in data breach with massive potential
Slash Gear - 10 May 2021 20:58
By now, most of us probably suspect that fake reviews on internet shopping sites are a real thing. Whether being offering so-called “free product trials” after buying something or encountering a review that makes the...
Strap This Beeping Robotic Third Eye to Your Forehead to Help You Walk and Text
Gizmodo - 10 May 2021 20:51
Who among us hasn't unknowingly fallen into an open manhole, or accidentally strolled into an active construction site, while distracted by our phones? But a problem caused by technology can only be solved with more tech...
This MacBook Air leak made me want to switch back to Apple
Slash Gear - 10 May 2021 20:49
A hardware leak this week shows a set of MacBook devices that made we want to switch back to using an Apple computer. I’ve used either Windows or Mac OS computers for the past couple of decades – at this point I coul...