Gizmodo

Gizmodo


A Pared-Down Version of Facebook's Libra Project Could Launch as Soon as January

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:24 PM PST

Facebook's long-anticipated cryptocurrency venture, Libra, could go live as early as January, three people involved with the matter told Financial Times this week. But don't get too excited just yet: Thanks to a torrent of federal scrutiny and many of its chief investors bailing on the project, its scope has been…

Read more...

Seeing Cyberpunk 2077 Run on Google Stadia at 4K Isn't Enough to Sell Me on Cloud Gaming

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 05:05 PM PST

Google's fledgling cloud gaming service could really use a win after a year of technical issues and lukewarm reception from gamers. It's resorted to literally giving Stadia and its accessories away for free to drum up some excitement, but how it handles CD Projekt Red's oh-s0-long-awaited title Cyberpunk 2077 next…

Read more...

io9 Investigates: Will Wearing a Giant Baby Yoda Onesie Improve Your Mandalorian Viewing Experience?

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 01:30 PM PST

The Mandalorian is already some pretty solid Star War. But what if we could improve on it by looking like an absolute idiot while watching? I, io9's resident idiot, decided to find out.

Read more...

The 10 Best Deals of November 27, 2020

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 01:00 PM PST

This 65" TCL 4K Android Smart TV Is Just $230

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:36 AM PST

Neanderthals Didn’t Use Their Thumbs Like We Do, New Research Suggests

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 02:00 PM PST

An analysis of Neanderthal hand bones suggests these extinct humans possessed thumbs better suited for power grips, as opposed to precision grips, which could mean they used their hands differently than we do.

Read more...

21 Great Sci-Fi Christmas Ornaments From Hallmark

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 10:30 AM PST

Is it really Christmas if you don't have a little sci-fi on your tree? Hallmark would say no.

Read more...

Nerfies Might Be the Future of Selfies, Letting Your Friends Judge You on Social Media in Full 3D

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 12:00 PM PST

Ever since cameras first existed people have been pointing the lens at themselves to snap so-called selfies—a term first coined back in 2002. At this point they're long overdue for an upgrade, so a team of researchers have created what could be the next-generation of selfies: easy to capture 3D models of yourself…

Read more...

Plug Into the Best Black Friday 2020 Tech Deals

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:00 AM PST

Take a glance at anyone's holiday wish list, and there's probably a gadget or two somewhere on there. While it's nice to know exactly what your loved ones want, the prices can get hefty pretty quickly. Days like Black Friday can help. but finding the best deals in the flood of bargains isn't easy. Spare yourself the…

Read more...

The Nerd's Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in December

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 07:30 AM PST

Viewers are turning to streaming entertainment more than ever thanks to the global pandemic, and the plethora of services can serve as a much-needed escape. At the start of each month, most streamers do a little shuffle, adding new movies and taking some away, and io9 is here to help with your decision making.

Read more...

The Mandalorian's Grandest Episode Yet Uncovers Old Friends, and Older Pains

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:00 AM PST

The Mandalorian has always promised the picture of a much wider place it could encompass in the Star Wars universe, ever since its first episode flipped the script and put our titular hero in front of a little green mystery from the stars. Its latest chapter re-aligns the show's place in that world even as it grows it…

Read more...

Satellite Photos Show Gigantic Iceberg Possibly Drifting Away From Ecologically Sensitive Island

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:00 AM PST

Iceberg A68a—currently the world's largest iceberg—is rotating and possibly moving in a westerly direction away from South Georgia Island, according to new satellite photos. This is potentially good news, as the enormous chunk of ice appeared to be on a collision course with the wildlife-filled island.

Read more...

The Best External Hard Drive for the Digital Hoarder

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 08:00 AM PST

Data hoarding is somewhat of a lost art these days, thanks in large part to streaming services, cloud storage, faster internet access, and uh, digital rights management.

Read more...

Grab an Intel Core i9 Processor for $365 and Make Your PC Too Powerful

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 05:37 AM PST

Intel Core i9 | $365 | Amazon
Intel Core i9 | $365 | Walmart

Read more...

You Don't Need to Splurge on Noise Cancelling Headphones

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 07:00 AM PST

As the holidays approach you may have added a pair of wireless noise canceling headphones to your wish list. But here's the thing, despite what all the marketing hype claims, noise canceling technologies aren't as effective as most headphone makers would have you believe. Unless you spend most of your life on a loud…

Read more...

Joss Whedon Has Already Departed His New HBO Show

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 06:00 AM PST

Get your first look at a big red dog in the teaser for Clifford the Big Red Dog. Josh Boone discusses why The Kid won't be a part of the new adaptation of The Stand. Plus, new rumors about potential characters in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series, a brief tease for Lucifer's return, and what's up on the next episode…

Read more...

The Best Home Gym Equipment for Gadget Nerds

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 06:00 AM PST

With gyms closed, 2020 is the year of working out at home. However, building a home gym isn't easy. There are lots of considerations like budget, space, and your preferred activity type. Thankfully, fitness tech has come a long way in the past few years. You don't have to shell out an absurd amount of money for a…

Read more...

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Gizmodo

Gizmodo