Gadget News
Apple and Google's outdated apps ban would cut each store by a third
Ars Technica - 16 May 2022 23:18
Estimates have Google Play cutting 869,000 apps and Apple removing 650,000.
See How Likely It Is Your House Will Burn Down From Wildfires
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 21:00
If you're already lucky to be able to afford a home in today's housing market, then you're likely going to want to make sure it's not a pile of ashes by the end of your 30-year mortgage. Can't believe you have to now fac...
Scorching Heat Threatens Texas Power Grid, Again
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 22:10
It's been a record hot May in parts of Texas, and the state is in for more of the same this week. On Friday, because of the heat, six power plants in Texas went offline, taking 2,900 Megawatts off the grid, according to ...
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Gets A Price Bump And A Final EPA Range
Slash Gear - 16 May 2022 23:40
Cadillac is gearing up to release its 2023 Lyriq EV, and now we finally know its starting price and the type of driving range buyers can expect.
Get a Look at a Wild, 40-Year-Old Unseen Grant Morrison Sci-fi Comic
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 23:10
Grant Morrison, multiple award-winning writer of acclaimed comic books like All-Star Superman, The Invisibles, Doom Patrol, New X-Men, Batman, and many many more, had a special gift released this past Free Comic Book Day...
NASA Quesst Gives X-59 Supersonic Stealth Jet Mission A Hopeful New Name
Slash Gear - 16 May 2022 22:27
NASA gave their Low-Boom Flight Demonstration mission a brand new name: Quesst, named after the Quiet SuperSonic Technology that makes it all possible.
How Tesla's Aero Wheels Improve Efficiency More Than You Would Expect
Slash Gear - 16 May 2022 21:54
Each Tesla car features many high-tech gizmos -- but when it comes to making the car more efficient, few do more work than the Aero Wheels.
Netflix's Plan to Woo Subscribers Back Looks a Lot Like Cable
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 23:20
Time is a flat circle and every day, streaming platforms get closer and closer to replicating network television. Password sharing is out, commercials are in, and there's a centralized hub where you can combine all of yo...
McDonald's Will Pull Its Golden Arches From Russia Permanently
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 22:56
More than three decades after McDonald's opened its first restaurant in Moscow in 1990 and served a staggering 30,000 customers, the fast food giant has decided that it will no longer do business in Russia. The company w...
Kodama Bould Pack travel sling & hip pack uses natural materials & organized spaces
The Gadget Flow - 16 May 2022 22:00
Carry a more versatile bag: the Kodama Bould Pack travel sling & hip pack. Made of hemp, this environmentally conscious bag works in multiple ways. In fact, you can use it as both a travel sling and a hip pack...
Is Blue Light Bad For Your Skin?
Slash Gear - 16 May 2022 21:46
It's well known that blue light may damage your vision over time and cause sleep disturbances, but could it have similar consequences for your skin?
Hundreds of Ancient Pits Found at Stonehenge
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 20:53
A team of geoscientists and archaeologists found hundreds of large prehistoric pits while conducting a geophysical survey of the land around Stonehenge, a world heritage site in southwestern England. Many of the pits pre...
Those Nauseating Viral Photos From Burger King in Germany Are Real, But There's a Catch
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 12:00
Have you seen those photos on social media featuring stomach-churning Burger King items from Germany? Believe it or not, the photos are real, but there's one big catch: All of the foods being advertised were available fo...
This Is How Often Online Ads Are Auctioning Off Your Data Every Day
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 22:20
How many times do you think your privacy gets violated every day you spend surfing the web? Maybe once? Twice? A few dozen times? It turns out that daily number is in the hundreds, according to a new report from the Iris...
Peloton and iFit settle patent feud
Engadget - 16 May 2022 21:35
Peloton has struggled financially in recent months, but it shared a bit of good news on Monday. It announced a settlement agreement with iFit, one of the companies it sued last fall for attempting to "free ride" off of i...
Leaked Sonos Sub Mini Is Long Overdue
Slash Gear - 16 May 2022 23:02
The fabled Sonos Sub Mini has appeared in yet another leak, this one accompanied by details that reinforce what we heard back in November 2021.
'Fresh Apple Apps' and UI Updates Expected For iOS 16
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 22:30
Now that Google's developer conference is over, it's time to shift our focus to Apple's reveal circus. WWDC 2022 is happening in three short weeks, beginning on June 6. Expectedly, the rumor mill has started ramping up, ...
Apple's iOS 15.5 Released: What's New For Your iPhone
Slash Gear - 16 May 2022 22:13
Following the beta release in April, Apple has finally pushed out iOS and iPadOS 15.5 for everyone, adding new features and many security fixes.
Where To Read Trump's Deleted Tweets
Gizmodo - 16 May 2022 21:55
The words "Trump" and "tweets" are trending again, a little over a year since the twice-impeached former President received his initial (and supposedly permanent) Twitter ban. But like the monster in a slasher-film franc...
Revamped PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Partially Revealed Ahead Of Launch
Slash Gear - 16 May 2022 20:52
We're only weeks away from the arrival of Sony's revamped PlayStation Plus subscription in the U.S., and now we finally know some of the games inbound.
AT&T Boosts Internet Speeds For Entry And Mid-Tier Fiber Plans
Slash Gear - 16 May 2022 20:50
If you're an AT&T Fiber Internet customer, you can expect a significant speed increase in the near future.
Should You Unplug Devices When Not Using Them?
Slash Gear - 16 May 2022 20:33
Unplugging your electronic devices when not using them can slash your electric bill, but there are certain devices you may want to leave on.