Refurbished 2019 Mac Pros now available but still a bit out of reach

Someone at Apple is definitely having a lot of fun playing with Mac Pro designs. First, it was the 2013 Garbage Can that was then followed by the 2019 Cheese Grater. They may have comical appearances to some but their prices are no laughing matter. The 2019 models, in particular, had some people dropping their jaws at the five-figure price … Continue reading

Easter Storms Sweep South, Killing At Least 6 In Mississippi

The NWS said that the greatest risk for Easter Sunday storms covered much of Mississippi, Alabama and western Georgia.

Virginia Makes Election Day A Holiday In Wave Of New Voting Rights Laws

Ralph Northam also signed measures repealing the state’s strict voter ID law and adopting automatic voter registration.

Location Tracking, DIY Face Masks, and the Stalk Market: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

Happy Easter, everyone! Or, as I like to call it, “The Day Before I Regret Eating All Those Chocolate Bunnies.” Here’s a question for you, dear reader: Do you start with the ears or the tail first? Or, if you failed decision-making 101 in adulting school and now break out in a nervous sweat at the very idea of…

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Apple AirPower charging mat might still happen after all

Apple is a company that takes its products and its announcements very seriously. So seriously that when it cancels and already announced product, it is treated almost like a scandal or a tragedy or both. The most recent example of that is the axed AirPower wireless charging mat that partially became a butt of jokes before it was formally canceled. … Continue reading

Samsung Gear S3 and Gear Sport might get Bixby to replace S Voice

After almost a decade in service, or rather a decade of not being used that extensively, Samsung has finally decided to retire the not-so-smart S Voice. It’s really not a big deal for Samsung phones from the past three or so years as those have already moved over to Bixby. It’s not the same case for some of Samsung’s still … Continue reading

Virginia Passes Landmark Clean Energy Legislation

On Sunday, Virginia became the first southern state to commit to transition to clean energy by 2050 when Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy Act into law.

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LG Velvet phone marks the end of LG G and V series

LG Electronics, specifically its mobile division, is undergoing a shift. For years it has been bleeding despite putting out commendable if not excellent phones and innovative features. In some cases, like the modular LG G5 and this latest dual screen breed, it may be just way ahead of its time. In other cases, it might be a matter of marketing … Continue reading

Light-emitting silicon overcomes a major obstacle to denser, faster chips

The push for ever-smaller chips has been running into more and more obstacles, including the very limits of silicon — while optical connections would allow for denser, speedier processors by eliminating heat and energy issues, silicon is lousy at emi…

Ohio’s GOP Secretary Of State Pushes Back On Trump’s Attacks On Mail-In Voting

Contrary to Trump’s unfounded comments, Frank LaRose said mail-in voting won’t increase the voter-fraud risk in Ohio.