Gadgets news

• Eric Schmidt may be a Google exec, but he still uses an iPhone

  10-03-2016 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Eric Schmidt has been important to Google and Alphabet for years now, but he was recently spotted using an iPhone. We know what you're thinking -- iPhones don't run Android, and Eric Schmidt is only supposed to use Android phones!
  The post Eric Schmidt may be a Google exec, but he still uses an iPhone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Proposed Slovakian Hyperloop could go from Bratislava to Budapest in 10 minutes

  10-03-2016 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, one of the companies looking to make Elon Musk's Hyperloop system a reality, just inked an agreement with Slovakia to bring the innovative new tech to Europe.
  The post Proposed Slovakian Hyperloop could go from Bratislava to Budapest in 10 minutes appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Hyperloop Transportation Technologies eyes Slovakia for European Hyperloop system

  10-03-2016 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, one of the companies looking to make Elon Musk's Hyperloop system a reality, just inked an agreement with Slovakia to bring the innovative new tech to Europe.
  The post Hyperloop Transportation Technologies eyes Slovakia for European Hyperloop system appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Translate straight from your printer with Xerox’s new service

  10-03-2016 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xerox's new Easy Translator Service lets you scan a document, choose from more than 40 languages, and print the translation. There's also an iOS and Android you can use to take pictures of documents to machine-translate.
  The post Translate straight from your printer with Xerox’s new service appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Snap pictures of a document and translate them with Xerox's translation app

  10-03-2016 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xerox's new Easy Translator Service lets you scan a document, choose from more than 40 languages, and print the translation. There's also an iOS and Android you can use to take pictures of documents to machine-translate.
  The post Snap pictures of a document and translate them with Xerox's translation app appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Rhapsody and Nintendo team up to put tunes on your Wii U

  10-03-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On-demand streaming service Rhapsody lands on the Wii U gaming console in a new partnership, allowing those with a Rhapsody subscription to rock tunes from their console, along with a 30-day trial for those interested in checking it out.
  The post Rhapsody and Nintendo team up to put tunes on your Wii U appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Honda's new Civic Coupe doles out style and substance for $19,885

  10-03-2016 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Honda has announced pricing for its all-new 2016 Civic Coupe. The LX version will start at $19,885, including destination while the range-topping Touring trim is available for $26,960.
  The post Honda's new Civic Coupe doles out style and substance for $19,885 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Reach out and touch virtual reality with the Manus VR glove

  10-03-2016 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dust off your wallets! It looks like we're not even close to being done when it comes to buying virtual reality gadgets. The next one Manus VR, a motion control glove that lets you go hands-on with VR.The post Reach out and touch virtual reality with the Manus VR glove appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Reach out and touch virtual reality with the Magnus VR glove

  10-03-2016 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dust off your wallets! It looks like we're not even close to being done when it comes to buying virtual reality gadgets. The next one Magnus VR, a motion control glove that lets you go hands-on with VR.The post Reach out and touch virtual reality with the Magnus VR glove appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• What to expect from Apple’s March 21 event

  10-03-2016 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today's DT Daily looks at why everyone is so excited about Android N, scientists growing eyeballs from stem cells, and what Apple has in store for March 21.
  The post What to expect from Apple’s March 21 event appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Nest can now use your phone to tell whether you’re home or not

  10-03-2016 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nest will soon be a lot better at telling whether or not the user is home, receiving an update that allows it to connect to the user's smartphone, adjusting based on this data. The feature is called Home/Away Assist.
  The post Nest can now use your phone to tell whether you’re home or not appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• The Volocopter is like an oversize drone you can climb aboard, and it works

  10-03-2016 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Flying cars may still be a ways off, but this semi-autonomous helicopter is like a drone for human travel. E-Volo's Volocopter uses a slew of proper blades to transport two passengers with ease.
  The post The Volocopter is like an oversize drone you can climb aboard, and it works appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• U.S. Cellular will give you up to $300 for your cracked smartphone

  10-03-2016 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.S. Cellular's offering a new promotion. If you switch from your current carrier and trade in your current handset (regardless of condition), it'll offer you up to $300 in credit.The post U.S. Cellular will give you up to $300 for your cracked smartphone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Kubo and the Two Strings lays out its mythical plot in beautiful new trailer

  10-03-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Laika animation has released the latest extended trailer for its dazzling new stop-motion animation adventure, Kubo and the Two Strings, detailing even more of the magical world the film will unleash, along with some comic relief.
  The post Kubo and the Two Strings lays out its mythical plot in beautiful new trailer appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg join the Where’s Waldo movie

  10-03-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Neighbors collaborators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are reportedly in talks to become producers on the Where's Waldo movie, a live-action adaptation of Martin Handford's popular series of books.
  The post Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg join the Where’s Waldo movie appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Hands on with Android N: Multitasking, new notifications, UI tuner and more

  10-03-2016 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What will the next flavor of Android bring to the party?We take a look at the first Developer Preview for Android N, with its split-screen functionality and revamped notification drawer.The post Hands on with Android N: Multitasking, new notifications, UI tuner and more appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• What to expect at Apple’s iPhone 5SE event on March 21

  10-03-2016 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple Watch 2 and iPhone 5SE could be on the cards for an event in March, according to new rumors. The event would be held a year after the original Apple Watch launch, where Apple also announced the 12-inch MacBook.The post What to expect at Apple’s iPhone 5SE event on March 21 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• New Zbox can handle VR with its built-in GTX 980

  10-03-2016 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Virtual reality should be possible in a micro-package, according to Zotac, which is why it's bundled a GTX 980 graphics chip and an i5 CPU into its latest Zbox. The should be capable of powering VR despite its small size.The post New Zbox can handle VR with its built-in GTX 980 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• AMD just made connecting an external GPU a whole lot easier with XConnect

  10-03-2016 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's new XConnect technology makes it easier than ever to connect an external graphics solution over Thunderbolt 3, and the Razer Blade Stealth can already take advantage of it -- if you have a Fury or R9 300, that is.
  The post AMD just made connecting an external GPU a whole lot easier with XConnect appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Spider-Man Makes his debut in the new Captain America: Civil War trailer

  10-03-2016 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The final, full-length trailer for Captain America: Civil War features a lot of new footage and the long-awaited debut of Tom Holland as the new Spider-Man in his first adventure in Marvel's cinematic universe.
  The post Spider-Man Makes his debut in the new Captain America: Civil War trailer appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Bieber's got nothing on Andy Samberg in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

  10-03-2016 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comedy trio The Lonely Island have released the first trailer for their debut feature film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, a hilarious and star-studded cut which features Bill Hader flatlining.
  The post Bieber's got nothing on Andy Samberg in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Samsung patches flaw in update tool to foreclose man-in-the-middle attacks

  10-03-2016 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has patched vulnerabilities in its computer software update tool SW Update after researchers found that they could be used to carry out MITM attacks and intercept users’ data.
  The post Samsung patches flaw in update tool to foreclose man-in-the-middle attacks appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Update: Google’s AlphaGo claims a second victory, plays “near-perfect” game

  10-03-2016 18:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's AI has emerged victorious in two of five matches of Go against Lee Se-dol, one of the world's best players. The series will decide whether man or machine is the dominant force in board games.
  The post Update: Google’s AlphaGo claims a second victory, plays “near-perfect” game appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Apple sets March 21 event, Wall Street expects new iPhone

  10-03-2016 18:24
  
  (Reuters) - Apple Inc sent an invite to reporters on Thursday for an event at its Cupertino, California headquarters on March 21, possibly signaling the unveiling of a new iPhone. The world's best-known technology company often reveals new products at such events. It is expected to update its flagship iPhone and iPad products soon. Apple shares have risen in the past two weeks as Wall Street bets the company will launch a less expensive iPhone this month to boost sales in developing countries li
  
  Read more

• This virtual brushing simulator may help us make better toothbrushes

  10-03-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM in Freiburg have developed a virtual brushing simulator with hopes of changing how we look at our toothbrushes.The post This virtual brushing simulator may help us make better toothbrushes appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• New app Primo promises communication like never before

  10-03-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new app called Primo made its official debut in public beta, incorporating voice, video, file sharing, and messaging all in one place. Users will be able to keep in touch via app-to-app, app-to-mobile, or app-to-landline
  The post New app Primo promises communication like never before appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Apple sends out March event invites, brand new iPhone and more on the way

  10-03-2016 18:03
  
  We've known for a while now that Apple has a big March event planned where it will show off its new four-inch iPhone and its smaller version of the iPad Pro. The company on Thursday confirmed these plans by sending out invitations for an event that will take place on March 21st. MUST SEE:  Galaxy S7 vs. iPhone 6s: In-depth showdown declares one true camera king While the company didn't offer any details about what it will show off, earlier leaks have claimed that Apple will unveil a 9.
  
  Read more

• Opera is testing a built-in ad blocker that encourages people to use it

  10-03-2016 17:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Opera, a browser with a two-percent share of desktop users, is testing an ad blocker in its developer build. It encourages users to turn blocking on, something publishers likely won't be thrilled about.
  The post Opera is testing a built-in ad blocker that encourages people to use it appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Scientists successfully grow peas, tomatoes, radishes, and more in simulated Martian soil

  10-03-2016 17:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We are one step closer to being able to live sustainably on Mars thanks to some exciting work by researchers at the Wageningen University & Research Centre in the Netherlands, who were able to grow ten different crop species in a simulated martian soil.The post Scientists successfully grow peas, tomatoes, radishes, and more in simulated Martian soil appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Rumored Acura NSX Type R could go rear-wheel drive

  10-03-2016 17:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A rumored Acura NSX Type R could ditch some hybrid powertrain components to save weight, and enable a livelier rear-wheel drive setup. That sounds pretty appealing to us, but will Acura build it?
  The post Rumored Acura NSX Type R could go rear-wheel drive appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• The new and vastly improved 2017 Subaru Impreza is less than two weeks away

  10-03-2016 16:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Subaru has announced the new 2017 Impreza will be presented to the public at the New York show. The fifth-generation model will ride on a brand new platform, and it will usher in the next generation of Subaru's flat-four engine.The post The new and vastly improved 2017 Subaru Impreza is less than two weeks away appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Subaru teases a sharper 2017 Impreza, will pull off the curtain at NY Auto Show

  10-03-2016 16:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Subaru has announced the new 2017 Impreza will be presented to the public at the New York show. The fifth-generation model will ride on a brand new platform, and it will usher in the next generation of Subaru's flat-four engine.The post Subaru teases a sharper 2017 Impreza, will pull off the curtain at NY Auto Show appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Electric-car race series featuring the Tesla Model S coming in 2017

  10-03-2016 16:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Tesla Model S has racked up many achievements, but race wins aren't among them. But now the electric car will be featured in a new race series set to launch in 2017. This should be interesting.
  The post Electric-car race series featuring the Tesla Model S coming in 2017 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Was blind but now I see: You could soon be seeing out of lab-grown eyeballs

  10-03-2016 16:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You'll soon be able to see the future with eyes grown in petri dishes. Scientists in Japan's Osaka University have found a new way to turn stem cells into a human eyeball in what is (needless to say) a remarkable breakthrough.
  The post Was blind but now I see: You could soon be seeing out of lab-grown eyeballs appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• This biodegradable urn uses your ashes to grow a tree

  10-03-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bios Incube is the world's first incubator for the afterlife. It holds the Bios Urn, which grows trees from human remains in the comfort of your own home. The monitoring and sensor system can water the tree automatically and help you to keep the tree healthy.
  The post This biodegradable urn uses your ashes to grow a tree appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Looking for a cheap 4K smart TV? New UHD Insignia Roku TVs are coming to Best Buy

  10-03-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've been looking at picking up a Roku TV but have been waiting for 4K, now's the time. Roku has announced that new Insignia 4K UHD Roku TVs are available now from the Best Best website, and will be in stores early next month.
  The post Looking for a cheap 4K smart TV? New UHD Insignia Roku TVs are coming to Best Buy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• EVE Online minigame helps with real-life medical research

  10-03-2016 16:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The lines between sci-fi video game and science homework blur, as EVE Online players are invited to play Project Discovery, a new minigame designed to assist research into protein cells.
  The post EVE Online minigame helps with real-life medical research appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Singapore’s first Tesla Model S owner fined $11,000 for excessive pollution

  10-03-2016 15:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A man who imported a Tesla Model S to Singapore was surprised when he was asked to pay a $11,000 fine for excessive pollution. According to the local government, the fine is justified because the S uses too much electricity.The post Singapore’s first Tesla Model S owner fined $11,000 for excessive pollution appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Sonos announces layoffs and new focus on paid streaming and voice control

  10-03-2016 15:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a post on the Sonos blog, company CEO John MacFarlane announced a new direction for the company focusing on paid streaming and Alexa-style voice control. Unfortunately, not all of the company's employees will come along for the ride.
  The post Sonos announces layoffs and new focus on paid streaming and voice control appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Watch the world premiere of Judas Priest unleashing Electric Eye upon Germany

  10-03-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital Trends premieres exclusive live footage of Judas Priest’s Electric Eye, live from Berlin on last year’s Redeemer of Souls tour.
  The post Watch the world premiere of Judas Priest unleashing Electric Eye upon Germany appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• The Macan gets a turbo four and becomes Porsche's most affordable model

  10-03-2016 15:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Porsche has expanded the Macan lineup with a new base model that's powered by a 252-horsepower turbo four. The entry-level Macan hits 60 mph from a stop in 6.1 seconds when it's equipped with the Sport Chrono Package.
  The post The Macan gets a turbo four and becomes Porsche's most affordable model appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to get the wax model treatment at Madame Tussauds

  10-03-2016 14:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple co-founder and Silicon Valley legend, Steve Wozniak is to be immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds San Francisco, after beating out other tech legends in a public vote. Wozniak's figure will be revealed at the Silicon Valley Comic Con.The post Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to get the wax model treatment at Madame Tussauds appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• LG drops pricing and availability details for its 2016 Super UHD TV lineup

  10-03-2016 14:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've been waiting since CES to see how much LG's 2016 Super UHD TV lineup is going to cost, it's time to open your wallet. The company has announced the pricing for the entire line, and many models go on sale later this month.
  The post LG drops pricing and availability details for its 2016 Super UHD TV lineup appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Watch this breathtaking video of the Netherlands from 11,000 feet in the air

  10-03-2016 13:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drones are usually supposed to remain somewhere below 500 feet in the air when zipping around, but this stupid pilot ignored that rule, and took a DJI Phantom to two miles up in the air. The breathtaking footage doesn't make up for the irresponsibility.The post Watch this breathtaking video of the Netherlands from 11,000 feet in the air appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Canon adds Wi-Fi to newest budget DSLR, the EOS Rebel T6

  10-03-2016 13:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Canon's new EOS Rebel T6 brings a few upgrades to the entry-level DSLR series. It retains the core components of the best-selling T5, but now has Wi-Fi/NFC, improved auto white balance and LCD, and a mode for food photography.
  The post Canon adds Wi-Fi to newest budget DSLR, the EOS Rebel T6 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• iPad Air 3 and 9.7-inch iPad Pro Mini news and rumors

  10-03-2016 13:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple might be planning an unveiling and launch on March 21 for the iPad Air 3, but what new features can we expect from the 9.7-inch tablet after the launch of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro?Here are all the specs, price, and launch date rumors.
  The post iPad Air 3 and 9.7-inch iPad Pro Mini news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Jetpack guy gets the Samsung Galaxy S7 off to a flying start

  10-03-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's new Galaxy S7 handset has been picking up rave reviews prior to its launch this week. To give it an extra push before it hits stores, the company's Ireland office pulled off a jetpack stunt over Dublin's main river on Wednesday.
  The post Jetpack guy gets the Samsung Galaxy S7 off to a flying start appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Listen to this man’s sheer joy at witnessing a solar eclipse from a plane

  10-03-2016 11:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alaska Airlines Flight 870 left Anchorage 25 minutes late on Tuesday so it could treat passengers to a full solar eclipse at 37,000 feet. A video shot on board the plane captures not only the eclipse but also the sheer joy it brought to one of the passengers.
  The post Listen to this man’s sheer joy at witnessing a solar eclipse from a plane appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Opera announces faster native ad-blocking

  10-03-2016 11:30
  
  Opera has announced a new feature that brings native ad blocking to the browser promising to make browsing the internet faster. Since the ad-blocking tech is native and not an extension, Opera says that it works faster and happens at the web engine level. Opera says that it is the very first major browser to integrate ad-blocking features; others rely … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Flickr’s Uploadr tool for cloud photo storage becomes Pro-only feature

  10-03-2016 11:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Flickr launched its desktop Uploadr tool for cloud photo storage last year. This week, in a move that may result in a few users switching to Google Photos, it's decided to shift the tool to its Pro plan, meaning you'll have to start paying for the service.The post Flickr’s Uploadr tool for cloud photo storage becomes Pro-only feature appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

Follow @Gadgets_Newsl on Twitter!