Gadgets news

• Could Acura’s True Touchpad technology signal the end of in-car touch screens?

  15-02-2018 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An infotainment system inevitably creates distractions for the driver. Acura's solution, called True Touchpad, uses one-to-one mapping technology to help drivers keep their eyes on the road. It's coming to the next-generation RDX.
  The post Could Acura’s True Touchpad technology signal the end of in-car touch screens? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• PlayStation VR headset and bundles get huge discounts starting Sunday

  15-02-2018 23:44
  Remember the big PSVR deals Sony’s rolled out for Black Friday and Christmas? The company is back with even more, offering its standalone virtual reality headset at the sub-$200 price point. The deal starts in a few days and will continue to run through March 3, giving all PlayStation 4 owners (original console through Pro) the chance to get the … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Upcoming BlackBerry Uni will feature touchscreen and retractable keyboard

  15-02-2018 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like we will see at least one new BlackBerry device at this year's Mobile World Congress. With both a touchscreen and retractable keyboard, the BlackBerry Uni looks a lot like its predecessor, the BlackBerry Priv.
  The post Upcoming BlackBerry Uni will feature touchscreen and retractable keyboard appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Trends with Benefits podcast

  15-02-2018 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this week's installment of Trends with Benefits we will be covering the Apple HomePod vs. Google Home vs. Amazon Alexa, 4K HDR at Pebble Beach, Boston Dynamics latest robot, and 3D printing your pet.
  The post Trends with Benefits podcast appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Gmail Go is the lightweight Android email app you can’t have

  15-02-2018 23:28
  Google has released Gmail Go, a new app for Android that promises more lightweight access to your email. Sitting alongside, rather than outright replacing the default Gmail app available for Android, iOS, and other devices, Gmail Go is the latest in the search giant’s line-up of pared-back “Go” edition software. For instance, YouTube Go was announced late in 2017, as … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• As interesting as the Plux charging pad sounds, it hasn’t been Qi certified yet

  15-02-2018 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've gone all in on Apple, you need a battery charger that's done the same. Plux is heralded as the world’s first Qi-compatible (but not Qi certified) multidevice wireless charging pad for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.
  The post As interesting as the Plux charging pad sounds, it hasn’t been Qi certified yet appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Vollebak’s all-black gear actually helps you stay visible at night

  15-02-2018 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Outdoor gear manufacturer Vollebak has introduced the Black Light line, which consists of four pieces of all-black base layers that use a special reflective fabric to make the wearer become more visible at night.
  The post Vollebak’s all-black gear actually helps you stay visible at night appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Want a free year of Netflix? You’ll need to sign up for 2 years of Verizon Fios

  15-02-2018 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon is finally offering a free year of Netflix for folks who sign up for a Fios "triple play" plan, which involves a bundled deal of internet, TV, and phone. It costs $80 per month.
  The post Want a free year of Netflix? You’ll need to sign up for 2 years of Verizon Fios appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Mermaid Sequin Seatbelt Cover Shoulder Pad

  15-02-2018 23:21 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Mermaid Sequin Seatbelt Cover Shoulder Pad!
  
  Read more

• Mermaid Seatbelt Cover Shoulder Pad

  15-02-2018 23:21 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Mermaid Sequin Seatbelt Cover Shoulder Pad!
  
  Read more

• iPhone sales are now worth more than every other phone combined

  15-02-2018 23:18
  Apple took 51% of the revenue in the smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2017. According to Strategy Analytics, Apple dominated the market, accounting for the most massive revenue in smartphone sales compared to every other company, worldwide. Much like Apple’s reports of its own sales, the number of units sold is going down at the same time as … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Samsung Notebook 9 Pen vs. Microsoft Surface Book 2 13

  15-02-2018 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's Surface Book 2 is arguably the most innovative 2-in-1 around, with the most power and flexibility. Does Samsung's Notebook 9 Pen's S Pen and extremely lightweight design give it a run for its money though?
  The post Samsung Notebook 9 Pen vs. Microsoft Surface Book 2 13 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Google rolls out new update for its Phone app, introduces chat heads feature

  15-02-2018 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google updated its Phone app to include a Facebook Messenger-like "chat heads" feature, which is currently rolling out. Users will see a floating icon on their display with the contact photo of the person they're on the phone with.
  The post Google rolls out new update for its Phone app, introduces chat heads feature appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Windows App Preview Program offers early apps without raw OS

  15-02-2018 23:01
  Microsoft will allow users to try the latest version of apps without necessarily needing to be using the most cutting-edge – and potentially unstable – build of Windows 10. The Windows App Preview Program will offer Windows Insiders – members of Microsoft’s open software testing scheme – to get their hands on the newest software from the company, without necessarily … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Snapchat down for many: Here’s the official advice

  15-02-2018 23:01
  It’s not just you: Snapchat is down for many users who are having trouble accessing the service. This is a legit outage, Snapchat confirms, saying it is looking into a fix for the problem. The actual issue wasn’t provided, though we may get more details in the future. However, the company does have a suggestion for users hoping to avoid … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Graphene on toast? Edible electronics could help shield you from food poisoning

  15-02-2018 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Rice University have been lasering graphene foam onto food. And the results could one day help your food warn you about potential food poisoning or track its path to your table.
  The post Graphene on toast? Edible electronics could help shield you from food poisoning appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Google launches Gmail Go, its latest lightweight app aimed at low-power phones

  15-02-2018 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has quietly launched Gmail Go, a lightweight version of Gmail aimed at phones with little storage and less processing power. The app is available from Google Play, but it doesn't appear to be available to everyone.
  The post Google launches Gmail Go, its latest lightweight app aimed at low-power phones appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Blood test determines concussion severity, gets FDA approval

  15-02-2018 22:43
  The FDA has announced approval of a blood test that helps determine the severity of a concussion. The blood test isn’t a substitution for existing diagnostic methods, such as giving the patient a CT scan, but can help determine whether a concussion has happened and whether a CT scan is necessary. The test can be used to reduce radiation exposure … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Rumbling Nintendo Switch controller tipped man off about tumor in his hand

  15-02-2018 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Like many gamers, an Australian man bought a Nintendo Switch at launch to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He had no idea one of the Switch's innovative features would lead to the discovery of a tumor in his hand.
  The post Rumbling Nintendo Switch controller tipped man off about tumor in his hand appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Electric airplane start-up Eviation aims to enter service in 2021 after battery deal

  15-02-2018 22:30
  Electric airplane start-up Eviation Aircraft Ltd is aiming for its 9-seat commuter aircraft to be flying passengers by 2021 after signing up South Korea's Kokam as its battery supplier, the Israeli company's chief executive said on Thursday.
  
  Read more

• NBA star Kevin Durant working on a scripted series based on his life for Apple

  15-02-2018 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NBA star Kevin Durant is dabbling in movies and TV, and he has partnered with Apple and Imagine Television's Brian Grazer to do so. They're working on a scripted drama series called Swagger.
  The post NBA star Kevin Durant working on a scripted series based on his life for Apple appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• These smart boots can achieve GPS-style accuracy indoors, no satellites required

  15-02-2018 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  These smart navigation boots can accurately track a wearer's location indoors -- no GPS technology required. They could be used by firefighters or soldiers to help them navigate better.
  The post These smart boots can achieve GPS-style accuracy indoors, no satellites required appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• States are waging guerrilla warfare to save net neutrality. Here’s how

  15-02-2018 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  States across the country are retaliating against the FCC's repeal of net neutrality by introducing their own laws. But how viable are these actions when standing up against federal regulators?
  The post States are waging guerrilla warfare to save net neutrality. Here’s how appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-row SUV priced up with standard AWD

  15-02-2018 22:10
  Subaru has priced up the 2019 Ascent, its hotly-anticipated return to the 3-row SUV segment. Billed as the largest Subaru ever, the family SUV can be had in seven or eight passenger versions, all of which come with all-wheel drive as standard, just like the automaker’s other cars. Unveiled back in November 2017, the Ascent was Subaru’s tentative return to … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Xbox Live Gold is free for all this weekend

  15-02-2018 22:09
  These days, it’s tough to avoid paying to play video games online unless you happen to be playing on PC. Prompted by the rise of Xbox Live Gold in the Xbox 360/PS3 era, Microsoft, Sony, and now even Nintendo either have implemented or will be implementing systems that require you to pay to play online multiplayer. Though there probably aren’t … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Is the Apple HomePod marking its territory with its own ‘spaceship’ symbol?

  15-02-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today on DT Daily: Apple HomePod smarthome speakers leave their mark, Samsung slips the popular S-Pen into a new laptop, and we talk with Michael B. Jordan, one of the stars of Black Panther.
  The post Is the Apple HomePod marking its territory with its own ‘spaceship’ symbol? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• iPhone X 2018 could get a big notch change

  15-02-2018 21:47
  The rumored second-generation iPhone X may feature a refined TrueDepth system that’ll allow for a smaller notch, at least according to analysts via leaked documents. Word has it that Apple will release multiple iPhone models this year, including a second-generation iPhone X model, plus a larger version of the iPhone X and yet another iPhone model with an LCD. The … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Surface Pro $200 price cut celebrates 2-in-1’s 5th birthday

  15-02-2018 21:39
  It’s the fifth anniversary of the Surface Pro, and Microsoft is marking the occasion with a $200 price cut, though only if you act fast. The President’s Day Surface Pro deal will run from February 17th through to February 19th, bringing the cost of the 2-in-1 down to as little as $799. Only select models will be included as part … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Samsung Notebook 9 Pen vs. Pixelbook

  15-02-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung Notebook 9 vs. Pixelbook, which is the better laptop? Although the hardware under the hood of each is quite similar, there are some notable differences that may make you want to pick one over the other.
  The post Samsung Notebook 9 Pen vs. Pixelbook appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Fassbender, Hasselhoff, and now Schwarzenegger sign on for ‘Kung Fury’ sequel

  15-02-2018 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Got a soft spot for '80s camp? Cult sensation 'Kung Fury' is apparently getting a full-length sequel, and get this: Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Hasselhoff, and Michael Fassbender have all been cast.
  The post Fassbender, Hasselhoff, and now Schwarzenegger sign on for ‘Kung Fury’ sequel appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Pandora for web gets a Premium makeover

  15-02-2018 20:52
  It’s been almost a year since Pandora launched its new Premium service, and somehow, there hasn’t been a web interface for it this entire time. This created some kind Bizarro World scenario where users who were using Pandora’s free service could access their music through their browsers, but those who were actually paying for the service could not. Pandora is … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• PSA: Sprint’s free year of Unlimited Freedom deal is still available

  15-02-2018 20:51
  Last summer, Sprint launched an incredible deal for new customers: the carrier’s Unlimited Freedom plan, for free, for an entire year. Though there were some restrictions, such as needing to bring your own eligible phone, the deal was without any hidden tricks or restrictions. The company resurrected that plan recently, and though some reports said it was set to end … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• DIY guide: How to replace a bathroom faucet

  15-02-2018 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Doing a bit of home improvement? You can install a bathroom faucet for under $100, and it's a pretty easy DIY project. Our nifty guide will help take your bathroom faucet from drab to fab.
  The post DIY guide: How to replace a bathroom faucet appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• HomePod coaster spawned by Apple’s speaker ring saga

  15-02-2018 20:43
  Welcome to the inevitable result of HomePod’s odd furniture ring issue: coasters specially designed for Apple’s speaker. After Apple conceded that yes, under certain circumstances and on some surfaces like oiled wood, the silicone base on which HomePod sits could leave white rings on your furniture, it was only a matter of time until some enterprising accessory company stepped in … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Now you can track how many Tesla Model 3 electric cars are made each week

  15-02-2018 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bloomberg is tracking the weekly production rate of the Tesla Model 3, providing a handy way to see how Tesla is progressing in meeting a backlog of reservations for the mass-market electric car.
  The post Now you can track how many Tesla Model 3 electric cars are made each week appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Mazda plans to make the most of gas by burning less with Skyactiv-X

  15-02-2018 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mazda wants to deliver next-generation fuel economy and reduced emissions, and it’s betting improvements to the internal combustion engine will help it achieve its goals. The new Skyactiv-X engine suggests the company is right.
  The post Mazda plans to make the most of gas by burning less with Skyactiv-X appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• A specific text character can crash iPhones or start a continuous reboot loop

  15-02-2018 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A recent bug report reveals that a specific Indian language text character caused the iOS springboard to crash, locking users out of the Messages app and other third-party apps. Apple provides a fix in the latest iOS beta.
  The post A specific text character can crash iPhones or start a continuous reboot loop appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Armed with a $1.5 billion lifeline, Faraday Future plans a second electric car

  15-02-2018 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Troubled startup Faraday Future is no longer teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, insiders say. After reportedly securing a $1.5 billion lifeline, the company announced it will refurbish the factory it's leasing and start developing a second model.
  The post Armed with a $1.5 billion lifeline, Faraday Future plans a second electric car appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Nokia Digital Health business not going so hot right now

  15-02-2018 20:13
  After a couple years in the health device business, Nokia’s now not quite as sure they’re ready to stay. Back in April of 2016, the Nokia brand acquired the Withings brand, and all their devices along with it. At that time, acquiring Withings meant every single Withings brand device in production would switch to Nokia branding, and every device line … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• FedEx goof exposes 119,000 passports, IDs and more

  15-02-2018 20:12
  A huge FedEx security goof exposed more than 119,000 scanned documents, including passports and driving licenses of customers, the shipping company has admitted. Security researchers identified a server on which the scans – which had been collected as part of a discontinued service that assisted customers in setting up shipments – had been left unsecured and open to public access. … Continue reading
  
  Read more

• Feast your ears on the nightmarish melodies of this Furby-powered synth organ

  15-02-2018 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.K.-based YouTuber Sam "Look Mum No Computer" Battle has created perhaps the world's weirdest instrument: A MIDI keyboard controlling a whole army of Furbies, the beloved 1990s toys.
  The post Feast your ears on the nightmarish melodies of this Furby-powered synth organ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Bang and Olufsen’s new open source project makes vintage speakers wireless

  15-02-2018 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bang & Olufsen has announced a new DIY project in partnership with Swiss audio company HiFiBerry that lets owners transform their vintage B&O model speakers into modern wireless workhorses.
  The post Bang and Olufsen’s new open source project makes vintage speakers wireless appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• As Facebook downplays news, Twitter gives breaking videos a prominent spot

  15-02-2018 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter is working with local news outlets to place breaking news footage in a prominent live video sidebar. The change is designed to push reputable news source while linking to the related conversation on Twitter.
  The post As Facebook downplays news, Twitter gives breaking videos a prominent spot appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Microsoft focuses on stability in latest preview as Spring Creators Update nears

  15-02-2018 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest Windows preview builds are out, and in the case of Redstone 4, aka Spring Creators Update, Microsoft is mostly focusing on stability. The company also released a build for the Skip Ahead crowd.
  The post Microsoft focuses on stability in latest preview as Spring Creators Update nears appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
  Read more

• Dyson to invest Rs 1,300 crore in India

  15-02-2018 19:25
  The company, which today launched its products in the Indian market, will set up 20 stores across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
  
  Read more

• Facebook, Twitter not fully complying with consumer rules: EU

  15-02-2018 19:23
  The European Commission said Thursday that US social media giants have made an effort to comply with EU consumer protection rules, but that Facebook and Twitter have not made all the required changes.
  
  Read more

Follow @Gadgets_Newsl on Twitter!