Gadget News
Waymo Doubles Range of Its Self-Driving Taxi Service in Phoenix
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 17:42
The robot takeover may not be as exciting as promised, but it is expanding to a wider array of city streets. Waymo's driverless taxis are coming to more parts of Phoenix, Arizona and San Francisco, California, the compan...
Boho Gene Ibiza ethically handwoven tote bag carries everything and is up for anything
The Gadget Flow - 4 May 2023 16:29
Available in 3 fun colors, this versatile, handwoven 100% cotton beach tote is a great travel accessory for your next seaside vacation. Let's be honest: packing light is never going to happen. Luckily, its super large si...
Peloton Plans a Comeback, Says It Will Focus on Content
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 21:40
Following nearly two years of downturn exacerbated by a botched treadmill hazard response and rusty bikes, Peloton announced today that it's relaunching its brand in an effort to make more money. The company plans to foc...
2024 Acura Integra Type S Price Confirmed But Getting One May Be Tough
Slash Gear - 4 May 2023 17:18
Acura has revealed the price of its new 2024 Acura Integra Type S, but there's a bit of a catch you should be aware of before checking your bank balance.
8Bitdo launches a $30 version of its Ultimate controller
Engadget - 4 May 2023 23:45New York Passes Historic Ban on Gas Appliances (Stoves Included)
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 23:41
New York has become the first state in the country to ban gas hook-ups in new buildings. A section of the state's recently passed, long-delayed 2024 budget includes a policy known as the All Electric Buildings Act. Under...
Google's Larry Page Could Be Served in Jeffrey Epstein Case
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 23:30
Google co-founder Larry Page can be served with court papers related to a case over Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. The U.S. Virgin Islands filed a civil lawsuit against JPMorgan Cha...
House of the Dragon, Rings of Power Continue Production Without Writers
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 23:30
Hollywood headlines have been all about the writer's strike happening between the Writers Guild of America, representing film and television writers, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, represent...
Unionized Apple Workers Say Tip Your Genius Bar-Tender
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 23:30
Workers at one of only two unionized Apple stores in the country are in the throes of contract negotiation. One of the many ideas on the table: introducing the option to tip into customer transactions.
How To Clear The Telegram Cache On Your Android Phone (And Why You Might Need To)
Slash Gear - 4 May 2023 23:20
Clearing your Telegram cache is straightforward as long as you can find the option in the first place. We'll show you where it is and why you might want to.
Startup's Proposed Satellite Swarm Would Create 3D Maps of Earth's Entire Surface
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 23:20
Satellites flying overhead in Earth's orbit largely provide a two-dimensional view of our planet, but a Florida-based company is hoping to change that by using satellites to routinely build 3D maps of Earth's entire surf...
Vice President Harris tells tech CEOs they have a moral responsibility to safeguard AI
Engadget - 4 May 2023 23:10
The Biden administration may be funding AI research, but it's also hoping to keep companies accountable for their behavior. Vice President Kamala Harris has met the CEOs of Alphabet (Google's parent), Microsoft, OpenAI a...
Strong iPhone sales aren't enough to offset a big downturn in Mac shipments
Engadget - 4 May 2023 23:03
Apple had its second "bad" quarter in a row. Bad, of course, is a relative term -- the company's revenues declined again, but Apple is still making a positively massive amount of money. Specifically, the iPhone and Servi...
All the Best Star Wars Merch You Can Buy on May 4
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 22:45
This year Lucasfilm is rolling out across the galaxy--er, retailers, with Star Wars merch for every fan.
This Aircraft Engine Is Based On Porsches Legendary 911 Flat-Six
Slash Gear - 4 May 2023 22:35
As far back as the 1950s, Porsche was working on aircraft engines. As a result it built one of the most durable engines to every take to the skies.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and Microsoft Are Giving the Zune a Comeback in Space
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 22:30
The Zune, Microsoft's failed digital music player from the early 2000s, is getting a second chance on board the International Space Station (ISS), after performing cameos in Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and other Marvel mov...
Ransomware Gang Hijacks College's Emergency Broadcast System to Threaten Students
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 22:25
Colleges and schools are a big target for cybercriminals, so the fact that a ransomware gang hacked a university in Virginia last month isn't exactly surprising. What is surprising is what the ransomware gang did next. I...
This 'CatGPT' AI Chatbot Will Let You Ask A Cat Anything
Slash Gear - 4 May 2023 22:04
CatGPT offers a unique combination of hilarious cat GIFs, silly "meows" and actual AI insight for amusement.
G.SKILL KM250 RGB compact mechanical keyboard has a 67-key layout and small size
The Gadget Flow - 4 May 2023 22:00
Gaming just got better with the G.SKILL KM250 RGB compact 65% mechanical keyboard. With a compact design, it has a 67-key layout. In fact, it measures only 12.9 inches long, so it won’t take up too much desk space. Add...
The Future of Radiant Black Is in Its Readers' Hands
Gizmodo - 4 May 2023 22:00
Image Comics' superhero series turned cross-comic multiverse Radiant Black has long played with all sorts of tropes from the genre, drawing inspiration from places like Japanese superhero fiction and classic big-two comi...
Google makes the Pixel Fold official
Ars Technica - 4 May 2023 21:53
After years of delays, Google's foldable is finally confirmed.
House lawmakers ask for investigation into Apple store labor practices
Engadget - 4 May 2023 21:52
Apple is facing additional scrutiny over its alleged crackdown against pro-union retail workers. House Representatives Emanuel Cleaver and Sylvia Garcia have sent a letter to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ask...