Kickstarter just rolled out a new feature that makes crowdfunding less sketchy
Pledging your support to a crowdfunding project has always been a somewhat risky endeavor, but Kickstarter has just rolled out a new feature that will hopefully make backing projects less sketchy. At the same time, it will give creators help with the manufacturing process.
Incase’s ProConnected smart carry-on is a rolling power station for hungry devices
Incase has a new smart luggage series, called ProConnected. At launch is the 4 Wheel Hubless Roller, a carry-on with a large-capacity battery that can recharge a USB-C laptop. It also has Bluetooth tracking.
Away from the studio? Alfred A.I. fixes bad lighting on phone photos
Can't fit studio lighting gear in your pocket? Relonch Alfred is an A.I.-powered app that helps correct bad lighting in smartphone shots by automatically making localized adjustments based on exposure and color maps of the image. Future versions of the app will also work with video.
With ChroMorphous technology, clothes may soon change color with a tap of a phone
What if you could use your phone to alter what your clothes looked like? Developed by a team of research scientists at the College of Optics and Photonics at The University of Central Florida, ChroMorphous technology allows users to control and switch up the pattern on a fabric using a mobile app.
Can a $500 nerve zapper help you lose weight? We tried the Modius headset
It can be difficult to shift those extra pounds. Even with dieting and exercise, your body sometimes sticks stubbornly to a specific weight. The Modius headset uses electrical signals to trick your brain into burning fat faster and speeding your metabolic rate. We tried it out to see whether it works.
Wired speeds in a $60 cordless gaming mouse? Logitech did it
Logitech introduced a new wireless mouse for mainstream gamers promising "pro" performance and features: the G305. It's compact and great for gaming-on-the-go, providing a slot for its wireless dongle next to the peripheral's single AA battery. There's no bling, just highly-responsive gameplay.
Six of the best Festival-approved movies and TV shows to stream this year
The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival showcased 96 films and 21 television show episodes, from thought-provoking sci-fi to fascinating analysis of real-world incidents and trends shaping American culture, and we've picked the six of the best projects you'll be able to stream in the near future.
How to tackle street photography? First, lay off the excuses
Street photography can be a real challenge at times, and sometimes finding excuses not to go out with your camera can lead to weeks, even months, of never pressing the shutter. Here are 7 common excuses not to shoot the street, and how you can overcome them.
HP just unveiled your next laptop – all 11 of them to be exact
Premium laptops have traditionally abandoned discrete graphics to keep battery life long and weight low, but HP’s newest systems take a different approach. Most include either AMD or Nvidia graphics. The new Envy x360 13-inch tries to outrun the competition with AMD’s Ryzen and Radeon Vega.
The Google News App fuels your interests, provides a balanced perspective
At Google I/O 2018, the company announced a variety of new features to come for its Android P operating system, Google Assistant, Wear OS, and more. Google also introduced its all-new Google News app, which uses artificial intelligence to bring you news from all different perspectives.
Strong, caring, and not afraid to kick some butt: Here are TV’s most badass moms
In celebration of Mother's Day, here is our list of some of the most badass moms on TV today. From Game of Thrones' Lady Stark to Offred of the Handmaid's Tale, these women fiercely fight off everything from demons to zombies, societal threats, and more to protect their kids.
A.I. and Google News: The push to broaden perspectives
Google has redesigned its Google News app, not just to refresh the design, but to also look for a way to broaden perspectives in an increasingly polarized world. While a lot of content is tailored towards you, there’s a new feature that forces you to see articles from all kinds of credible sources.
Induction is the best cooking tech you’re not using. $1K range is a game-changer
The Frigidaire Gallery FGIF3036TF Induction Range is the first of its kind for under $1,000. Induction cooking is fast, efficient, safer, and cleaner than radiant and gas stoves. We did a little cooking on the range and watched it boil water in 90 seconds.
From drones to bionic arms, here are 8 examples of amazing mind-reading tech
Brain-computer interfaces may be poised to become a bigger part of our lives, but that doesn't mean they're not here already. Here are eight examples of amazing pieces of mind-reading technology that are already being explored in some of the world’s most exciting research labs.
5 things Google’s Pixel Buds 2 need to outdo Apple’s AirPods
That Google is all but certainly working on a second generation of its failed Pixel Buds doesn’t come as a surprise, but the company faces an uphill battle. We decided to do Google a solid by outlining five things the company must do to make the Pixel Buds 2 viable, let alone successful.
Who’s next? As it snubs R. Kelly, Spotify opens a moral can of worms
Spotify recently introduced a new Hate Content & Hateful Conduct Policy, removing R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from its curated and algorithmic playlists. Apple Music and Pandora are also pulling material promoting Kelly. Is it justified? And how does this decision impact the streaming industry at large?
Behind the wheel with Volvo’s Android infotainment system
Volvo is injecting Android into its upcoming cars. You don't need a phone to power it like Android Auto or Apple's CarPlay, but you can still get the same great apps, music services, and even the Google Assistant to control your car. At Google I/O 2018, we took a look at a prototype.
Web trackers aren’t just spying on you; they’re slowing you down
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the privacy concerns of modern life online, anti-tracker extension maker, Ghostery, has drafted a new study that looks how a major component of many online services – trackers – could be doing more than invading users privacy: they might be slowing down the internet as we know it too.
Playing ‘The Sims’ in the harsh light of adulthood
Playing 'The Sims' in high school was a fun way to imagine independent life. Going back to play it again in your 30s is a very different and more sobering experience that casts light on how dehumanizing the endless treadmill of modern life can be.
Here’s what Google Lens’ Style Match, Smart Text Selection features look like
Google announced four new improvements to Google Lens, but what's key is that the technology is going to be built into the camera apps on phones from several other manufacturers such as LG, Sony, and OnePlus. We tried it out here at Google I/O 2018.
Can Google really save us from wasting time, or are we on our own?
Google’s Digital Wellbeing suite includes features like Wind Down, Shush and an App Timer, designed to help users take control of their phone usage. But will it help us realize how much time we’re wasting and divert our attention, or is self control the only real solution? DT Debates.
Photo editing on old computers is slow, but this app just made it 12x faster
Skylum -- formerly Macphun -- recently put out an impressive update for its Luminar photo-editing software. We spoke with Skylum CTO Dima Sytnyk to talk about what inspired him and his team to tackle performance over new and shiny features in Luminar's latest update.
Take charge of your yard with the Scotts Gro 7 Zone Smart Watering Controller
Make your irrigation system smarter with the Scotts Gro 7 Zone Smart Watering Controller, which gives you the ability to control when and how often you water your grass or outdoor plants. Download the app on your phone and even ask Google Assistant or Alexa to water the grass for you.
Before Google’s lifelike Duplex A.I., these chatbots paved the way
The amazing Google Duplex feature Google unveiled at its Google IO event is just the latest in a long line of smart chatbot technologies designed to emulate human conversations using machine technology. Here are the 10 of the most significant milestones we passed to reach this point.
These four virtual reality experiences will make you feel real emotions
At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, four exceptional virtual reality experiences felt real enough to inspire actual emotions in real life. Join us as we take a closer look at 1,000 Cut Journey, Vestige, Hero, and The Day The World Changed.
How Mercedes-AMG’s Project One will influence car design
Mercedes-AMG is slowly adopting electrification. Going hybrid isn't as straight-forward as it sounds because it presents a unique set of challenges, but AMG boss Tobias Moers believes his team is ready to face them. AMG will launch electric turbocharging and a plug-in hybrid powertrain with V12-like power.
Volition is a blockchain-powered collectible card game that you print at home
Developed by veterans of The Spoils, Volition is a collectible card game from Cryptogogue that uses blockchain technology. It lets players customize their play with upgrades, augments, and customized fan art. It will even have its own cryptocurrency, using miners to discover new cards and booster packs.
From evil empire to role model, Microsoft builds its claim to the high ground
Microsoft came to its Build 2018 conference with a slim selection of consumer-facing information, but that didn't dampen its positive attitude. While other tech companies wallow in scandals, Microsoft is building a vision for how a high-tech organization can innovate without destroying your privacy.
Microsoft wants Cortana and Alexa to be friends. Is that cool or just awkward?
Microsoft shows how easy it is to summon Alexa from your Cortana-enabled Windows PC. Even though Cortana may benefit from Alexa's skills, Microsoft still needs to figure out how to make its assistant easier to access on a phone, a challenge given that Microsoft doesn't have a smartphone platform anymore.
Debating between Apple and Samsung phones? Open your eyes a little wider
We know it’s tempting to only consider Samsung and Apple phones, they’re the most prevalent and most hyped; but you’re doing yourself a disservice by ignoring the massive array of choice in the smartphone world. Stop listening to the hate, and embrace choice.
Forest: Stay Focused helps keep you off your phone when work needs to be done
Forest: Stay Focused is an app that's specifically meant to keep you productive. By planting a seed in Forest, you'll gradually watch it grow into a tree. But if you leave the app to answer a text message or check Twitter, then the plant immediately dies and you'll have to start over again
7 ways we’ll interact with computers in the future
The means by which we interact with computers are changing. So put down your mouse and keyboard, because here are seven of the ways we’ll interact with machines in the decades to come. From voice control to brain interfaces, get ready to meet the future of computer interfaces.