Gadget News
Loona intelligent petbot has unique personalities and charming pet-like behaviors
The Gadget Flow - 17 Oct 2022 16:30
Want a pet but prefer to avoid the hassle of cleaning? Or perhaps you have allergies. Then the Loona intelligent petbot is for you. With more than 700 expressions, this pet robot has unique personalities to interact with...
On House of the Dragon, Kings Aren't Made, They're Coerced
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2022 04:00
The king is dead. Now the question is, long live who? Or maybe this is the better question: Does there needs to be a king regardless of his unfitness--or if someone who everyone agrees would be far superior should rule, ...
Unopened iPhone From 2007 Sells for $39,000 at Auction
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2022 12:00
An unopened, factory-sealed iPhone from 2007, the first year the Apple smartphone was available, has sold for $39,339.60, according to LCG Auctions. The 8GB model originally sold for $599, or roughly $860 adjusted for in...
Nvidia's last-minute 12GB RTX 4080 rebrand will be a pain for GPU makers
Ars Technica - 17 Oct 2022 23:45
Nvidia will shoulder at least some of the costs of rebranding all of the GPUs.
The Unfortunate Mazda 6 Design That Attracted Spiders
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2022 23:25
When it comes to car problems, not many people consider spiders as the source. That was the case for some Mazda owners, though, resulting in two recalls.
Fired Wall Street Journal Reporter Alleges a Law Firm Hired Hackers to End His Career
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2022 23:23
A former reporter for The Wall Street Journal claims that a law firm hired cyber mercenaries to hack into his emails and circulate embarrassing material that ultimately led to his firing from the paper.
A Breakup Doesn't Have to Mean Also Losing Your Netflix Profile
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2022 23:19
You can now easily transfer your Netflix profile to another Netflix account, but don't you dare even hint you're planning to do the same with your password.
Smart buoy 'hears' the sea to protect whales against ship collisions
Engadget - 17 Oct 2022 23:16
Whales face numerous threats from humans, not the least of which are ship collisions -- the World Sustainability Organization estimates 18,000 to 25,000 animals die each year. There may be a technological way to minimize...
Discord update adds activities, app directory, and cheaper Nitro subscription
Ars Technica - 17 Oct 2022 23:13
For some communities, Discord has become an alternative to social media.
LaFerrari Or 288GTO: SlashGear Survey Reveals Which Ferrari Model The Most Car Lovers Wish They Could Own
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2022 22:51
When it comes to supercars, Ferrari is one of the first brands many people think of. We asked hundreds of fans which model they would own if they could buy one.
Texas Regulators Are Investigating FTX Crypto Exchange and Its CEO for Possible Securities Violations
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2022 22:45
Texas regulators are investigating crypto exchange FTX and its spend-thrift founder Sam Bankman-Fried to determine whether or not they are offering unregistered securities products. The investigation, first reported by B...
Build a shelf-size vintage computer museum made of paper
Ars Technica - 17 Oct 2022 22:37
Artist's collection allows mini Apple II, C64, TRS-80--and more--for the cost of paper and ink.
Schwinn Coston CE E-Bike Review: A Double-Edged Sword
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2022 22:35
The Schwinn Coston CE e-bike is a nice example of modern electric transport -- but do the price, the weight, and the comfort level match the price?
The Fascinating True Story Behind The Failure Of Google Glass
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2022 22:26
In 2013, Google attempted to jump into smart wearables early with Google Glass -- smart glasses mired by privacy concerns, scandal, and controversy.
Exclusive: Amazon's attrition costs $8 billion annually according to leaked documents. And it gets worse.
Engadget - 17 Oct 2022 22:18
Amazon churns through workers at an astonishing rate, well above industry averages. According to a tranche of documents marked "Amazon Confidential" provided to Engadget and not previously reported on, that staggering at...
LEGO Bricktales Review: Not A Top Favorite, But Good For A Rainy Weekend
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2022 22:11
LEGO Bricktales is a game that takes the LEGO universe out a whole new door -- or an old door, depending on how you look at the situation.
Women and BIPOC Are Earning Way Less Than White Men When Monetizing Online Content
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2022 22:10
There is a wide discrepancy between how small time and up-and-coming content creators on social media are being paid just as more folks are hoping to generate some new income by monetizing their content on social media.
Analogue Gives Big Pocket Shipping Update, Announces Final Runs Of Mega Sg And Super Nt
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2022 22:06
Retro gaming isn't back so much as it never really left, which is at least partially why the Analogue Pocket has been drawing so much attention.
Bellroy Leather Case For Pixel 7 Series celebrates the Pixel 7 design with a slim profile
The Gadget Flow - 17 Oct 2022 22:00Fossil's first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is a mild refresh of last year's model
Engadget - 17 Oct 2022 21:58Apple May Beat Google's Pixel Tablet to the Smart Home Punch
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2022 21:55
The best kind of drama starts with iOS and Android. That's why our ears perked up at the latest Power On newsletter on Bloomberg over the weekend. A report from author Mark Gurman suggests Apple is coming directly for Go...
How To Block Cookie Banners On Every Website
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2022 21:53
If you are not a fan of cookie banners, there are a couple options worth exploring to prevent them from showing or lifting your data.