LG G8 ThinQ 3D ToF to be used for gesture control

Just a few days left before its official debut, LG is slowly dropping another breadcrumb leading to the G8 ThinQ. Although it had already revealed it would be using a 3D time of flight or ToF sensor for the upcoming flagship, it is now giving a bit more detail on what the sensor would be capable of. In addition to … Continue reading

MIT researchers solve decades-old quark quandary

Physicists from MIT have announced that they have discovered the answer to a question that has challenged nuclear physicists for 35 years. That mystery was why do quarks move more slowly inside larger atoms? A quark is a fundamental building block of the universe. Quarks are subatomic particles and are some of the smallest particles we know of, and they … Continue reading

Can’t drive 55? California considers no speed limits on certain highway lanes

Sammy Hagar must be proud right now. California state senator John Moorlach, a Republican from Orange County, has introduced a bill in the state legislature that could bring autobahn-style unlimited lanes to California highways. The bill seeks to add lanes to north and southbound Interstate 5 and State Route 99 that would have no speed limits. The bill doesn’t state … Continue reading

Researchers put a horse in a zebra costume for science

If you ever learned anything about zebras growing up, the key fact about their stripes you might believe is accurate might not be accurate at all. That factoid would be that the stripes on a zebra are to help camouflage the animals inside the herd, so predators have a harder time catching a meal. Scientists from the University of California … Continue reading

Apple credit card could be next services conquest

For quite some time now, Apple has been looking to reduce its reliance on device sales by making money in other ways, particularly through fee-based services. Some of those, like Apple Music and iCloud, already exist and seem to be making Apple a decent chunk of change. Apple also seems to be gearing up to offer magazine subscriptions through Apple … Continue reading

The Material Design Gmail app is rolling out to Android and iOS now

Google’s revamped Gmail app for Android is now rolling out to everybody, with iOS users also starting to see the Material Design update too. The new version of the email app was announced last month, bringing elements of the desktop web interface design to Google’s mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices. Material Design, as you’ll undoubtedly know if you’ve … Continue reading

Spotify for Garmin vivoactive 3 Music arrives on your wrist

Garmin has rolled out its Spotify app its vivoactive 3 Music smartwatch, bringing the music service directly to the wrist. The new app was announced back in October 2018, as a way for owners of select Garmin wearables to leave their phone at home, but still be able to take their music with them. Now, it’s available to install for … Continue reading

HTC VIVE Cosmos controllers briefly detailed in new video

Last month at CES, HTC announced the VIVE Cosmos, a new headset for its virtual reality line up. Though we had the chance to see the headset up close, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the VIVE Cosmos. Slowly but surely, HTC is beginning to pull back the veil and release some details, starting today with new information … Continue reading

The Tesla Model 3 just lost Consumer Reports’ recommendation

Tesla and Consumer Reports’ love-hate relationship looks set to take another negative spin, with the nonprofit rescinding its recommendation of the Model 3 over reliability concerns. The consumer advocacy organization gathers its reliability data from car owners, and it’s Tesla drivers themselves who have apparently doused the Model 3’s reputation this time. Consumer Reports had already published its Annual Auto … Continue reading

HTC VIVE Focus Plus revealed with upgraded controllers

While many of us are probably interested in learning more about the VIVE Cosmos, HTC has announced another headset in its VIVE Focus line. The original VIVE Focus has only been available in western markets for a few months now, but that isn’t stopping HTC from announcing the standalone VIVE Focus Plus today. As you might have already guessed from … Continue reading