Gadget News
Galaxy S22 with AMD-powered Exynos 2200 might be hard to find
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 05:06
Those who have no love for foldable devices might be looking forward to what Samsung has planned for its flagship next year. That is especially true for those curious about what AMD will bring to Samsung’s family of Ex...
The Most Wonderfully Over-Engineered Way to Fix a Broken Clock
Gizmodo - 17 Aug 2021 19:00
There's an old proverb that says, if it's not broke, don't fix it. But as 'Developer Hendrik' demonstrates on Instagram, even if it is broken, you don't necessarily need to repair it if you've got the skills to program a...
T-Mobile confirms data breach but isn't sure what was accessed
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 04:32
2021 didn’t start out great for T-Mobile, and it seems that its luck isn’t turning for the better just yet. In addition to the severe winter freeze earlier this year and increased scrutiny over its Sprint acquisition...
Galaxy Z Fold 3 display uses a more power-efficient Eco OLED tech
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 03:27
The Galaxy Z Fold 3’s under-display camera, which Samsung officially refers to as an Under-Panel Camera or UPC, may have stolen the spotlight from the foldable’s stronger UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) material. Its addition...
The Not-So-Surprising Story Behind Free Guy's Massive Cameos
Gizmodo - 17 Aug 2021 02:30
Even without a slew of fun surprises, the new Ryan Reynolds movie Free Guy probably would've been a hit. The story of a video game character who becomes self-aware and has to save his world is one of those perfect, marke...
Fortnite Wonder Woman Cup event detailed: How to get free outfit
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 02:10
Epic Games has added another major DC superhero to its Fortnite lineup, this time introducing Wonder Woman as a playable character. Though the skin will be available to everyone in the game’s Item Shop, some Fortnite p...
Royal Navy tests robotic unmanned boat to explore uncharted waters
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 01:26
The UK’s Royal Navy has detailed work with a robotic unmanned boat called Otter Pro, one recently tested as a remote-controlled option for surveying uncharted waters. The testing was conducted by the Royal Navy’s Pro...
Pokemon GO reveals fun new song as New Zealand returns to COVID-19 lockdown
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 23:43
This week Niantic released a music video with lyrics for the song Pokemon GO Night Theme (Lyrical Version). This song is the lyrical version of the Pokemon GO Night Theme, and the folks at Niantic have presented it for y...
Updated app from Apple brings iCloud Passwords to Windows
Ars Technica - 17 Aug 2021 23:35
It's certainly not on par with 1Password, but it's a welcome addition anyway.
Don't Blame ReedPop for Supercon's Lax Covid Guidelines, Blame Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis
Gizmodo - 17 Aug 2021 23:30
Even with the Delta variant throwing lots of plans into question, the fall entertainment convention scene is seemingly upon us. Events like New York Comic Con, the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, Florida Supercon, an...
Intel is giving up on its AI-powered RealSense cameras
Engadget - 17 Aug 2021 23:15Moderna Set to Test Experimental HIV mRNA Vaccine in People
Gizmodo - 17 Aug 2021 23:10
Perhaps the next best hope for a permanent way to defeat HIV is about to get underway. According to trial registration data, pharmaceutical company Moderna will start a Phase I clinical trial of its HIV vaccine candidate...
YouTube Premium members can get three free months of Stadia Pro
Engadget - 17 Aug 2021 23:04Samsung Galaxy phones rumored removing (some) ads
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 22:44
Today it appears that Samsung unofficially announced they’d be removing advertisements from inside their own apps. This means the Samsung Galaxy device apps like Samsung Weather, Samsung Pay, and so forth. It’s been ...
Adventure Time Fan-Favorites Fionna and Cake Are Getting Their Own Spin-Off Show
Gizmodo - 17 Aug 2021 22:40
As they say, the fun never ends! With the final installment of the Adventure Time: Distant Lands miniseries fast approaching, HBO Max has announced another exclusive spin-off of the beloved Cartoon Network series. This t...
Cyberpunk 2077 update 1.3 full patch notes revealed with free DLCs
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 22:36
Yesterday, the folks at CD Projekt Red revealed a handful of changes that will ship along with Cyberpunk 2077‘s incoming 1.3 update. If you were a little underwhelmed by the changes CD Projekt Red chose to focus on, th...
NASA just realized the Milky Way has a 'broken' arm
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 22:29
NASA has observed and explored many parts of the universe around us, but when it comes to the Milky Way — our galactic home — things get tricky. Because of Earth’s position within the Milky Way, it can be extra dif...
Twitter's latest experiment is a tool for reporting 'misleading' tweets
Engadget - 17 Aug 2021 22:20
A new test from Twitter will finally allow users to report "misleading" tweets. The company says it's testing the feature for "some people" in the US, South Korea and Australia. Though only an experiment, it's a signific...
The New Longest Pi Beats Previous Record by 12.8 Trillion Digits
Gizmodo - 17 Aug 2021 22:20
On Monday, a team of Swiss data scientists announced that their supercomputer calculated the mathematical constant pi to a new length of 62.8 trillion digits, extending the constant beyond its previously calculated end b...
'Carpool Karaoke' is returning from a pandemic hiatus (and moving to Apple TV+)
Engadget - 17 Aug 2021 22:15Say Goodbye to the Magnetic Strip On the Back Of Your Mastercard
Gizmodo - 17 Aug 2021 22:10
Contactless payments are the future, and it's about time that banks and credit card companies get on board. Mastercard has announced that beginning in 2024, it will start phasing out its physical cards with magnetic stri...
2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback US launch detailed for tri-motor fun
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 22:06
Audi’s more potent EVs are headed to the US, with the 2022 e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback finally getting a launch date. Announced back in early 2020, though so far only available in Europe, the S variants of the e-tr...