Gadget News
Samsung Patents Point to Potential Galaxy Ring and AR Galaxy Glasses
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 21:55
A Samsung smart ring could be in the works, and I'm here for it. The company recently filed two new patents with the Korean Intellectual Property Right Information Services. The patents are labeled Galaxy Ring and Galaxy...
The Biggest Plane Ever Built Was Destroyed, But You Can Help Rebuild It
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2023 02:45
Now, there's an opportunity for people to help fund a rebuild and get a taste of what flying An-225 Mriya was like at the same time - virtually of course.
Zuckerberg Says 'AI Personas' Are Coming to WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 17:55
It seems like just yesterday that Meta was emphasizing the importance of slow and responsible AI development, and rolling out its large language model only to eligible researchers. But actually it was Friday. Now, just f...
Bing AI is coming to the Windows 11 taskbar, of course
Engadget - 28 Feb 2023 16:00
Three weeks after introducing the new AI-infused Bing, Microsoft is ready to shove it into Windows 11 with an update coming today. If you're in the Bing AI preview, you'll be able to access all of its new features from t...
Yikes, the U.S. is Now Using Facial Recognition Rigged Drones for Special Ops
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 03:15
Flying killer robots used to be a nightmarish sci-fi fantasy--something that only existed in James Cameron movies or Michael Crichton novels. These days, not so much. Not only is drone warfare close to two decades old, b...
Microsoft's New Windows 11 Update Puts Bing AI Where You Can't Miss It
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2023 17:44
Microsoft released a new Windows update today with a whole host of improvements and features including the addition of Bing AI in a familiar place.
Microsoft Bakes Bing AI Chatbot Right Into the Windows 11 Taskbar
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 16:00
Microsoft's foray into artificial intelligence has been wild, and now its sometimes unhinged Bing chatbot is going to get even easier to access. Microsoft announced that the new AI-powered Bing, based on ChatGPT and push...
Polar is bringing its fitness tracking tech to rival watches
Engadget - 28 Feb 2023 12:00Florida Governor Strips Disney of Special District Control
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 02:30
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has retaliated against Disney for speaking out against the state's "Don't Say Gay" bill by revoking the Disney Company's control over the Reedy Creek District, the area where Disney Parks ha...
Tesla Could Get More Than $300 Million in Tax Breaks for Gigafactory Expansion
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 00:25
A Tesla deal may come to fruition for its facility in Nevada on Thursday, which may allocate more than $300 million in tax abatements to the company. The Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development will hold a vote ...
Easy Ways To Check If A Game Is Xbox Series X And S Optimized
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2023 23:43
Some Xbox games are optimized for the Series X|S consoles. There are a couple of easy ways to determine which ones can take advantage of the latest hardware.
Twitter updates violent speech policy to ban 'wishes of harm'
Engadget - 28 Feb 2023 23:43
Twitter is once again tightening its rules around what users are permitted to say on the platform. The company introduced an updated "violent speech" policy, which contains some notable additions compared with previous v...
12 Tech Gadgets That Are A Total Waste Of Money
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2023 23:32
Some tech gadgets have grown useless over time -- others were born into uselessness. Here are 12 examples of devices that aren't worth the cash.
Dish Network Confirms Hack Following Chaotic Multi-Day Outage
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 23:25
Dish Network, the television provider and satellite/telecoms company, has been hacked, according to a statement published Tuesday on its website. Dish-- which owns Boost Mobile, Sling TV, and, weirdly, the last remaining...
NASA's Water-Probing Satellite Appears to Be In Trouble
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 23:25
NASA Engineers are racing to fix a worrying glitch with a recently launched water satellite, hoping to get the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission up and running so that it can start surveying our planet's ...
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Just Had Its Release Date Bumped Up
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2023 23:15
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" now has a brand new release date, and instead of being delayed, it's set to launch sooner. Perhaps Nintendo found a warp pipe.
The White House's $39 billion chip-making giveaway starts today
Engadget - 28 Feb 2023 23:07
When President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law in 2022, it put $52 billion in tax credits and funding on the table to help bolster the semiconductor industry in the US, with $39 billion specifically e...
TCL 40 Series NXTVISION smartphones include the TCL 40 R 5G, TCL 40 SE & TCL 408
The Gadget Flow - 28 Feb 2023 23:00
Get an affordable smartphone for your arsenal with the TCL 40 Series. Choose from 3 models: TCL 40 R 5G, TCL 40 SE, and TCL 408. Each of the phones boasts NXTVISION screen technology for an enhanced display experience. A...
Another Round of Winter Weather Dropped Snow From Coast to Coast
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 23:00
Winter weather hit both coasts over the last few days, dropping snow over California and across the Northeast. Cities around the country experienced power outages and massive transit headaches. And there's more to come.
Ford Tries to Patent a Dystopian Future Where Self-Driving Cars Repo Themselves
Gizmodo - 28 Feb 2023 22:55
Car companies often talk about autonomous vehicles as an avenue towards increased freedom--enabling more people to access roadways and giving drivers back their time and attention. But at least one auto giant is consider...
The Games PS5 Fans Say They Regret Buying
Slash Gear - 28 Feb 2023 22:48
The PS5 contains innovative hardware for console gaming, with tons of advanced features and upgrades over last-gen, but do the games match the jump in tech?