Facebook redesign launches 364 days later

One year ago – minus one day – Facebook held an event in which they suggested a “personalized newspaper” redesign of the social network was coming. Fast forward 364 days … Continue reading

Bitcoin creator unmasked in controversial report

The creator of Bitcoin has allegedly been found, with a controversial investigative report hunting down the man believed to be Satoshi Nakamoto at his home in California. Nakamoto, the elusive … Continue reading

Watch Dogs release date and PS3/PS4 bundles set for May

Today Ubisoft has set a solid release date for Watch Dogs, suggesting it’ll be out (for real this time) on May 27th, 2014. This release date includes all platforms save … Continue reading

Jawbone talks context in bid to rule wearables: SlashGear Interview

“Data is nice, but understanding is better” Jawbone health platform product manager Andrew Rosenthal tells us, snapping his black UP24 around his wrist. You can’t accuse the former MIT hacker … Continue reading

The CarPlay Compromise

Apple has finally played its first hand in automotive, and while it’s not a car with an Apple logo on its hood, CarPlay could eventually be an even bigger deal. … Continue reading

Chitika shows iOS web traffic on top with Samsung controlling Android

Earlier today the folks at Chitika showed off their newest chart of impressions from Android devices, showing Samsung taking the cake in a big way. Since its release, SlashGear reached … Continue reading

Facebook clamps down on gun sales

Facebook will clamp down on gun sales on the social network, it’s been announced, with the site set to contact private sellers to warn them of their legal obligations as … Continue reading

Microsoft CEO doubted Nokia deal in screaming Ballmer board meeting

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella originally opposed the company’s acquisition of Nokia’s device business, it’s reported, with claims of a ferocious board meeting that saw then-CEO Steve Ballmer shouting at … Continue reading

HUVr Hoverboard isn’t real, but these Back to the Future products are

While we’re far from convinced that the “HUVr” floating skateboard presented today is the genuine article, we’ve been seeing some other fantastic real-life Back to the Future gadgets and toys … Continue reading

HUVr: Back to the Future’s Hoverboard gets “real”

There’s a campaign running right this minute with some wizards of video effects that have some surprising celebrity connections up their sleeves, one that suggests they’ve finally created the real … Continue reading