Gadgets news

• ‘Pokemon Go’ malware is already out — here’s how to make sure you don’t have it

  11-07-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Well, that didn't take long. 'Pokemon Go' malware has already been spotted out in the wild, and may have infected your phone if you downloaded the game from a third-party source. Here's how to make sure you don't have it on your phone.
  The post ‘Pokemon Go’ malware is already out — here’s how to make sure you don’t have it appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• 'Pokemon Go' malware already exists and it could be on your phone

  11-07-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Well, that didn't take long. 'Pokemon Go' malware has already been spotted out in the wild, and may have infected your phone if you downloaded the game from a third-party source. Here's how to make sure you don't have it on your phone.
  The post 'Pokemon Go' malware already exists and it could be on your phone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Sprint seems to have put an end to its Galaxy Forever leasing program

  11-07-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sprint looks to have put an end to Galaxy Forever, the carrier's leasing program for Galaxy phones that allowed customers to upgrade once every 12 months. Sprint ended the program in its retail stores and online.
  The post Sprint seems to have put an end to its Galaxy Forever leasing program appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• FStop is a Tinder-like app for photographers and models

  11-07-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are a few services out there that help connect photographers with models. But few are as simple or secure as FStop, a new app inspired by Tinder that helps connect photographers and models.
  The post FStop is a Tinder-like app for photographers and models appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Turn studio flats into spacious one-bedroom apartments with this amazing robotic furniture

  11-07-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the simple press of a button, the Ori furniture system has the ability to turn typically small studio flats into spacious one-bedroom apartments. The system was designed by a spinoff of MIT's Media Lab and Yves Behar.
  The post Turn studio flats into spacious one-bedroom apartments with this amazing robotic furniture appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Ori robotic furniture turns small studio apartments into roomy living spaces

  11-07-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the simple press of a button, the Ori furniture system has the ability to turn typically small studio flats into spacious one-bedroom apartments. The system was designed by a spinoff of MIT's Media Lab and Yves Behar.
  The post Ori robotic furniture turns small studio apartments into roomy living spaces appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Nintendo Shares skyrocket in the wake Of ‘Pokémon Go’ release

  11-07-2016 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokémon Go is already a global phenomenon, and it may even come to save one of the world's most recognizable game developers. Following the game's release the company's stock price has increased by 25 percent.
  The post Nintendo Shares skyrocket in the wake Of ‘Pokémon Go’ release appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Japan Airlines takes Hololens into the sky for augmented training

  11-07-2016 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft teamed up with Japan Airlines to offer two training programs using HoloLens, One is for flight crew trainees seeking a coveted co-pilot position while the other program serves as supplemental training for mechanics.The post Japan Airlines takes Hololens into the sky for augmented training appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Clocks will get an extra second this year, which might cause problems for computers

  11-07-2016 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The world runs on different standards of time, and the main standards don't always agree with each other. To reconcile this discrepancy, timekeepers occasionally add a "leap second" to our clocks -- which often causes big problems for computers.
  The post Clocks will get an extra second this year, which might cause problems for computers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Make room, Siri: Alexa can control iDevices gadgets now, too - CNET

  11-07-2016 23:23
  
  CNET
  Make room, Siri: Alexa can control iDevices gadgets now, too
  CNET
  iDevices has a history of making iOS-friendly gadgets for your home, and its connected switches, sockets and thermostats -- all designed for use with Apple HomeKit's Siri-powered voice controls -- are no exception. Today, though, you can start using ...and more »
  
  Read more

• It’s the right time for a Nintendo phone

  11-07-2016 23:22
  
  Nintendo has traditionally been steadfast in its dedication to hardware, even as rival consoles have out-performed, out-exclusived, and eventually out-sold it in the process. It's taken the company years to concede that yes, smartphone gaming and leveraging the value of its game IP might be a good way of making money, and sure enough Nintendo's stock price has soared as … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Amazon’s Seattle spheres will have employee ‘treehouses’

  11-07-2016 23:22
  
  You've probably seen Amazon's work-in-progress spherical Seattle biodomes by this point -- they're essentially large glass spheres with a somewhat angular frame, and at least per the renders that have been released, they'll be gorgeous to look at upon completion. The company plans to fill these domes with thousands of plant species, turning them into a veritable earthy paradise for … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Monday’s best Prime Day countdown deals

  11-07-2016 22:40
  
  Ladies and gentlemen... boys and girls... it's almost time for the main event. Amazon Prime Day officially begins at midnight Pacific Time on Tuesday, June 12, and Amazon is promising more than 100,000 different bargains across every product category you can possibly imagine. From toys and books to gadgets, furniture, kitchen items and everything in between, you're going to find it all on sale for Prime Day. But you know what you won't find on sale tomorrow? The deals listed below, because they'
  
  Read more

• Using picture-in-picture on your Mac

  11-07-2016 22:34
  
  Watching a video on a Mac while doing other things can be tricky. In some situations, having a small media player window floating in the corner is the best option; in other cases, you may use Split View to keep the video visible. Both of these solutions are annoying, though, and you've probably looked at iOS 9's picture-in-picture feature with … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Microsoft gives thumbs up to Intel’s latest graphics drivers for Surface Pro 4, Book

  11-07-2016 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last month, Intel dished out new drivers for its integrated graphics hardware. Now they're officially available on the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 via Windows Update on Windows 10.
  The post Microsoft gives thumbs up to Intel’s latest graphics drivers for Surface Pro 4, Book appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Pokemon Go could take a peek at your data, if you login through a Google account

  11-07-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokemon Go is quickly becoming one of the most popular mobiles games on the market. But some users have warned the game requests broad access if the Google account login option is selected.The post Pokemon Go could take a peek at your data, if you login through a Google account appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Catching Pokemon may mean compromising your Google account's security

  11-07-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokemon Go is quickly becoming one of the most popular mobiles games on the market. But some users have warned the game requests broad access if the Google account login option is selected.The post Catching Pokemon may mean compromising your Google account's security appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Latest ‘Suicide Squad’ international trailer packs in the villainous action

  11-07-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest international trailer for Suicide Squad has been released, and it shows the titular squad hard at work trying to save the world. Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and The Joker all appear.
  The post Latest ‘Suicide Squad’ international trailer packs in the villainous action appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Ceres may hold ice deposits in permanently shadowed regions

  11-07-2016 22:07
  
  The search for water in our solar system is one that hasn't turned up too many results, but scientists may have a lead on water in a rather unlikely place. According to new research, the dwarf planet Ceres has spots on its surface that are permanently dark, and could therefore remain cold enough to trap water ice and keep it … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Stop playing Pokemon GO now and fix this privacy hole [UPDATE]

  11-07-2016 21:44
  
  Signing in to Pokemon GO with a Google account is not safe - not at the moment, anyway. Security researchers have discovered this morning that the app seeks (and is granted) an unusual amount of access to players' Google accounts when they first sign up and in to the game. This access is unprecedented outside of Google's own apps - … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Samsung 4TB 850 EVO SATA 2.5″ SSD quietly launched

  11-07-2016 21:35
  
  A few days ago, Samsung quietly launched a new storage option: the 4TB 850 EVO, a SATA SSD hailed as the highest-capacity SSD available for anyone to buy. It’s a welcomed storage option for those who’ve stuck with their trusty HDD over capacity concerns, though the 850 EVO does come with a substantial price tag: $1,500 USD. On the plus … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Tesla staff members score lowest on car salesroom test — by design

  11-07-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Compared to traditional car sales personnel, Tesla showroom Product Specialists are more like "museum curators," just as CEO Elon Musk wants them to behave.Tesla celebrates its third annual last place on the Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index.
  The post Tesla staff members score lowest on car salesroom test — by design appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Fujifilm gets serious about high-end video with the X-T2

  11-07-2016 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fujifilm's new flagship offers big improvements over the X-T1, but the most surprising features come from its beefed-up video mode. This is the first X-series camera to appeal to video professionals – for reasons that go far beyond 4K.
  The post Fujifilm gets serious about high-end video with the X-T2 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• ‘Pokémon Go’ overloads servers, dominates headlines, gets man fired

  11-07-2016 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nintendo game has already taken over Tinder on the Android platform and is about to surpass Twitter in daily active users, all without a full global launch.The post ‘Pokémon Go’ overloads servers, dominates headlines, gets man fired appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Genetically modified mice could help us sniff out explosives and diagnose diseases

  11-07-2016 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Could genetically-modified mice be used to sniff out everything from landmines and other explosives to diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s? That’s the dream of a new project unfolding at Hunter College in New York City.
  The post Genetically modified mice could help us sniff out explosives and diagnose diseases appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• HomeAdvisor helps you take immediate action when you need home services

  11-07-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital Trends spoke to HomeAdvisor's director of business development on the floor at GetGeeked at CE Week 2016 to learn about the company's home services marketplace, which quickly connects homeowners to contractors.
  The post HomeAdvisor helps you take immediate action when you need home services appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• The crew assembles (with some fresh footage) in latest ‘Star Trek Beyond’ TV teaser

  11-07-2016 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new television spot for director Justin Lin's sci-fi sequel 'Star Trek Beyond' shows the famous crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise coming together to boldly go where no one has gone before.
  The post The crew assembles (with some fresh footage) in latest ‘Star Trek Beyond’ TV teaser appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Built-in thermal imaging gives Cat’s S60 smartphone superpowers

  11-07-2016 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Caterpillar's S60 is the world's first phone to sport an embedded thermal-imaging sensor, plus a beefy die-cast frame and a special seal for its speakers and microphone that make it waterproof all the way down to 16 feet.
  The post Built-in thermal imaging gives Cat’s S60 smartphone superpowers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Microsoft plots Project Scorpio trade-up programs for Xbox One owners

  11-07-2016 20:58
  
  One of the most exciting things Microsoft revealed at E3 2016 was its new console, which for now has the working name of Project Scorpio. This new machine promises to bridge the gap between consoles and PCs even further, offering up 4K resolutions at 60 frames per second and support for virtual reality. That's all well and good, but what … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• The composer of Civ IV’s Grammy-winning theme returns for Civ VI

  11-07-2016 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Christopher Tin, who composed the Grammy Award-winning theme 'Baba Yetu' for 'Civ IV,' has returned to compose a new theme for 'Civilization VI'. 'Sogno di Volare' will premiere on July 19 at a special concert in London.
  The post The composer of Civ IV’s Grammy-winning theme returns for Civ VI appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Researchers find evidence of water clouds beyond our solar system

  11-07-2016 20:56
  
  Researchers have discovered evidence of water clouds beyond our solar system for the first time, it has been announced, and they were found in an unlikely place: the cold brown dwarf star WISE 0855. The dwarf was first discovered in 2014, and it is relatively close to our own planet, being only 7.2 lightyears away. Most notably, WISE 0855 is … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Samsung’s space-saving Dolby Atmos sound bars are now available for pre-order

  11-07-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dolby Atmos is great, but not everyone wants to set up a home theater system. Samsung's HW-K950 and HW-K850 sound bars deliver Atmos without all the setup, and are available for pre-order starting today.
  The post Samsung’s space-saving Dolby Atmos sound bars are now available for pre-order appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Samsung sound bars deliver Atmos without all the setup, now available for pre-order

  11-07-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dolby Atmos is great, but not everyone wants to set up a home theater system. Samsung's HW-K950 and HW-K850 sound bars deliver Atmos without all the setup, and are available for pre-order starting today.
  The post Samsung sound bars deliver Atmos without all the setup, now available for pre-order appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• ‘Finding Dory’ swims past $420 million, bringing Disney past the $5 billion mark

  11-07-2016 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney found Dory, and then it found a pot of gold. Over this past weekend, 'Finding Dory' swam to a pretty spectacular box office total of $50.1 million worldwide, pushing Disney past the $5 billion global box office mark in record fashion.
  The post ‘Finding Dory’ swims past $420 million, bringing Disney past the $5 billion mark appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Disney swims right past $5 billion mark thanks to 'Finding Dory'

  11-07-2016 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney found Dory, and then it found a pot of gold. Over this past weekend, 'Finding Dory' swam to a pretty spectacular box office total of $50.1 million worldwide, pushing Disney past the $5 billion global box office mark in record fashion.
  The post Disney swims right past $5 billion mark thanks to 'Finding Dory' appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Twitter will live-stream both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions

  11-07-2016 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter will be live-streaming the Republican National Convention. And of course, in the interest of fairness, it'll also be live-streaming the Democratic National Convention the following week in Philadelphia.The post Twitter will live-stream both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• You can meet your Doom more quickly, with the game’s new support for Vulkan API

  11-07-2016 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  id Software launched a patch on Steam that updates Doom with Vulkan support. AMD released fresh new drivers optimized for the Doom/Vulkan combo as well, following the drivers launched last week that addresses the Radeon RX 480 power issue.
  The post You can meet your Doom more quickly, with the game’s new support for Vulkan API appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Galaxy Note 7 detailed in black before release date

  11-07-2016 20:16
  
  This morning several photos have been shared of a device whose photographer suggests is the Galaxy Note 7. This version of the device has a PIN number at its head, suggesting that it may not be a finalized version of the device, but it does appear to be the best set of photos of the device thus far - if … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Verizon just reached a ‘key milestone’ on the road to 5G

  11-07-2016 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It still seems like 5G is a long way off, but Verizon has reached a new milestone towards its goal of rolling 5G out first -- it has finalized its specifications for the 5G radio. 5G will deliver speeds of 'multiple gigabits' per second.
  The post Verizon just reached a ‘key milestone’ on the road to 5G appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• 'No Man's Sky' fits its ridiculously huge galaxy into a refreshingly small install size

  11-07-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'No Man's Sky' is just weeks away, and after recently going gold, we now know the game's install size. It's a lot smaller than you might expect.The post 'No Man's Sky' fits its ridiculously huge galaxy into a refreshingly small install size appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• No Man’s Sky developer says install is just 6GB, first update already in the works

  11-07-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'No Man's Sky' is just weeks away, and after recently going gold, we now know the game's install size. It's a lot smaller than you might expect.The post No Man’s Sky developer says install is just 6GB, first update already in the works appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Twitter aims livestream at RNC and DNC

  11-07-2016 20:00
  
  Assuming you haven't already had enough of this election cycle (we're guessing you have), Twitter is ready to dish out another heaping helping of politics. The social media site announced today that it has partnered with CBS to bring users live streams of both the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention. Presumably, it'll be sort of like Twitter's … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Tesla Model X plows into Montana guard rail in third Autopilot crash

  11-07-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Tesla Model X veered off the road and hit a wooden guardrail in Montana recently. The right side of the crossover was badly damaged, and the driver blames the accident on Tesla's Autopilot software.
  The post Tesla Model X plows into Montana guard rail in third Autopilot crash appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• A third Tesla crashes, allegedly with Autopilot engaged

  11-07-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Tesla Model X veered off the road and hit a wooden guardrail in Montana recently. The right side of the crossover was badly damaged, and the driver blames the accident on Tesla's Autopilot software.
  The post A third Tesla crashes, allegedly with Autopilot engaged appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Disappearing text on receipts leaves consumers unable to return gadgets - CNET

  11-07-2016 19:52
  
  CNET
  Disappearing text on receipts leaves consumers unable to return gadgets
  CNET
  The Times cited retailer Argos as one of those whose customers have complained that when they took gadgets back to the store, they had problems. Even though the gadgets may have still been under guarantee, the receipt simply didn't show proof of ...and more »
  
  Read more

• This ‘Pokémon Go’ player used a drone, but it didn’t help

  11-07-2016 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One particularly craft Pokémon Go player used his laptop, a drone, and some duct tape to take the game to the skies. Unfortunately, his plan didn't do much to help him catch 'em all.
  The post This ‘Pokémon Go’ player used a drone, but it didn’t help appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• 'Pokémon Go' player tries to play with a drone and some duct tape

  11-07-2016 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One particularly craft Pokémon Go player used his laptop, a drone, and some duct tape to take the game to the skies. Unfortunately, his plan didn't do much to help him catch 'em all.
  The post 'Pokémon Go' player tries to play with a drone and some duct tape appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• ‘Kerbal Space Program’ voyages from PC to consoles this month

  11-07-2016 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Indie developer Squad's popular interstellar exploration game 'Kerbal Space Program' will make its console debut this week with the launch of a PlayStation 4 version, studio CEO Ezequiel Ayarza announced.
  The post ‘Kerbal Space Program’ voyages from PC to consoles this month appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• G2A tightens seller verification procedure amid chargeback controversy

  11-07-2016 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a public dispute with indie developer TinyBuild over lost profits, G2A has announced new measures being taken to verify new sellers using its marketplace.
  The post G2A tightens seller verification procedure amid chargeback controversy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• ‘Copoka’ has you, the Bird, eavesdrop on citizens embroiled In political chaos

  11-07-2016 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taking on the role of a nest building bird, in 'Copoka' you fly around a city and follow the progress as a revolution threatens on the horizon. There's no right or wrong in the game's take on a strained political climate.
  The post ‘Copoka’ has you, the Bird, eavesdrop on citizens embroiled In political chaos appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

Follow @Gadgets_Newsl on Twitter!