Polaroid’s new phones are (maybe) named after Cosmo Kramer

Polaroid has introduced a pair of new smartphones, and they’re both seemingly named after the Seinfeld character Cosmo Kramer. Called the Polaroid Cosmo K and Cosmo K Plus, both phones are being introduced in Mexico alongside a tablet called the Jet C7. Did Polaroid say specifically that they’re named after Cosmo Kramer? No. But it’s hard to imagine the name … Continue reading

Protecting 3D printers from cyberattacks could be as simple as listening carefully

 As 3D printers grow smarter and continue to embed themselves in manufacturing and product creation processes, they are exposed to online malefactors just like every other device and network. Security researchers suggest a way to prevent hackers from sabotaging the outputs of 3D printers: listen very, very carefully. Read More

iDevice dimmer switches work with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri

Using your voice to control things around your home is one of the cooler aspects of the future we live in. But, unless you have the right phone or smart speaker, that functionality can be crippled or nonexistent. Platform-agnostic devices for smart h…

Meet Jon Hamm's latest character in AR before the movie debuts

Jon Hamm and Lois Smith take on the future of personal assistants in Marjorie Prime, a movie set to release on August 18th. Co-starring Tim Robbins and Geena Davis, the film explores Marjorie’s failing memory of her late husband, Walter, with a digit…

Heather Heyer’s Family Honors Her Legacy With A Call For Unity

The family of Heather Heyer mourn the world’s loss and call for action after her death in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Hacker Group Anonymous Takes On The Alt-Right

Notable hacking group Anonymous issued a clear warning to white supremacists

Teacher Accused Of Punching Neo-Nazi Says Standing Up To Fascism Isn’t A Crime

“We have the right to defend ourselves,” Yvette Felarca told the court.

Nokia 8 Bothies aren’t the camera gimmick we wanted

Selfies are mundane and so Nokia is hoping to shake things up with a camera feature it has dubbed ‘bothies.’ If you pronounced that in your head as ‘bah-these,’ you’re not the only one, but that’s not what Nokia is going for. Pronounced ‘both-eez,’ the name refers to recording/shooting with both of a phone’s cameras at the same time, combining … Continue reading

Dating app Badoo adds video chat to help you filter out creeps

Dating apps have been slow to adopt video functionality. Big shot Tinder bought a video service in February but hasn’t announced plans to add its functionality, while Hinge just included user-made movie clips for profiles — a feature that Badoo laun…

Start Genesis luxury cars with your voice and Google Assistant

Hyundai definitely isn’t limiting Google Assistant support to its mainstream cars. Its upscale Genesis brand has introduced Google Assistant support that gives you voice control over your vehicle as long as it’s hooked into Genesis Connected Service…