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The Gentle Side of Twitch

The streamers who read bedtime stories, hold knitting sessions, and bring much-needed positivity to the streaming platform. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/05/the-gentle-side-of-twitch/

Hungry Hackers Use McDonald's App to Steal £1,170 in Fast Food

Users of the Canadian McDonald’s app, “My McD’s,” have been complaining about someone gaining access to their accounts to fuel their feeding frenzies. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/hungry-hackers-use-mcdonalds-app-to-steal-1170-in-fast-food/

Norwegian Fishermen Discover Beluga Whale That Might Be Working with the Russian Navy

There’s a long history of the Russian military using animals for experiments, so this isn't completely outside the realm of possibility. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/norwegian-fishermen-discover-beluga-whale-that-might-be-working-with-the-russian-navy/

The Most Interesting Thing About Valve's Fancy New VR Headset Might Be Its Controllers

Get ready for the Valve Index. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-most-interesting-thing-about-valves-fancy-new-vr-headset-might-be-its-controllers/

Astronomers Make Movie of Black Hole Spinning Like a Top

When the disk of matter from a star and a nearby black hole’s spin are misaligned, the black hole can fling around high-energy jets of matter, making it appear to wobble. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/astronomers-make-movie-of-black-hole-spinning-like-a-top/

The Pet Rock of the Future Is a £60 Wireless Meditation Pebble

Or in layperson's terms, a fake rock that lights up. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-pet-rock-of-the-future-is-a-60-wireless-meditation-pebble/

Police Want Rape Survivors to Hand Over Their Phones

Survivors of sexual assault in England and Wales will now risk having their case dropped if they don’t hand over their electronic devices to police. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/police-want-rape-survivors-to-hand-over-their-phones/

‘Biodegradable' Bags Can Still Carry Groceries After Three Years in the Ground, Study Finds

If, like many people, you prefer biodegradable bags to old fashioned plastic, this study is a bit of a rude awakening. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/biodegradable-bags-can-still-carry-groceries-after-three-years-in-the-ground-study-finds/

Facebook's Future As a Digital Graveyard

What is our responsibility as a society to document this online afterlife? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/facebooks-future-as-a-digital-graveyard/

Atlantic Shipwreck Graveyard May Be Key Habitat for Imperiled Sharks

"We have only scratched the surface on learning about these sharks." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/atlantic-shipwreck-graveyard-may-be-key-habitat-for-imperiled-sharks/

Review: Oculus Quest Has Me Excited About VR Again

Going wire-free makes all the difference. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/review-oculus-quest-has-me-excited-about-vr-again/

Backdoors in Huawei Equipment Discovered by Vodafone Italy in 2009

The backdoors have reportedly been fixed, but the revelations are still bad news for Huawei. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/backdoors-in-huawei-equipment-discovered-by-vodafone-italy-in-2009/

Pooh's Wood Burns for a Second Time

"Can you smell sausages, piglet? Piglet?" from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/poohs-wood-burns-for-a-second-time/

Dig Deep Into Game of Thrones' 'Long Night' With This 40-Minute Behind the Scenes Video

It’s really good but super spoilery, so only watch this if you’ve seen the episode. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/dig-deep-into-game-of-thrones-long-night-with-this-40-minute-behind-the-scenes-video/

Sainsbury's Opens Cashier-Free Mini-Supermarket In London - Here's How It Works

Unexpected friction in the bagging area. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/sainsburys-opens-cashier-free-mini-supermarket-in-london-heres-how-it-works/

Forthcoming UK Theme Park Signs Deal With... ITV

I'm Stranded On A Rollercoaster... Cut Me Out Of Here. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/forthcoming-uk-theme-park-signs-deal-with-itv/

Crowdfunding Campaign for Energizer's Absurdly Bulky Phone Runs out of Juice

The P18K is not long for this world. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/crowdfunding-campaign-for-energizers-absurdly-bulky-phone-runs-out-of-juice/

You Can't Unsee the First Sonic The Hedgehog Trailer

It's something, alright. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/you-cant-unsee-the-first-sonic-the-hedgehog-trailer/

Health Bloggers Found Making it and Spreading Potentially Harmful Advice

To be fair, I did lose three stone on the bacon diet, but that mostly came from needing to be hydrated through a tube for all of the following month. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/health-bloggers-found-making-it-and-spreading-potentially-harmful-advice/

Big Ben Costume Left Outside London Pub Briefly, Gets Stolen

Someone's nicked Big Ben. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/big-ben-costume-left-outside-london-pub-briefly-gets-stolen/

Tesco Cuts Meat With Veg for Healthier Readymeals

There's also a bacon patch you can put on your arm. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/tesco-cuts-meat-with-veg-for-healthier-readymeals/

The Best VPNs to Reach Around the UK's Incoming Porn Block

For over 18s, obviously. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/best-vpn-porn-block/

Ebay's Doing 15 Per Cent off Tech (and Beauty and Home) Until Thursday

Treat yo' self. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ebays-doing-15-off-beauty-tech-and-home-until-thursday/

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is Ruining Storytelling

This is not a criticism of Marvel. Quite the opposite, in fact. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-marvel-cinematic-universe-is-ruining-storytelling/

"No Bells and Whistles" Says Advert for OnePlus 7 Pro, a Phone With Lots of Rumoured Bells and Whistles

We don't do bells and whistles, says the company seemingly adding bells and whistles to its new phones. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/no-bells-and-whistles-says-advert-for-oneplus-7-pro-a-phone-with-lots-of-rumoured-bells-and-whistles/

Sky Broadband Firmware Update Could Break Your Internet

If you're using 3rd party DNS. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/sky-broadband-firmware-update-could-break-your-internet/

Google Sold Fewer Pixels at the Start of 2019 Than the Year Before, Despite Launch of Pixel 3 Line

Google doesn’t sound like it’s had a great time trying to sell consumers on its Pixel line of phones lately. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/google-sold-fewer-pixels-at-the-start-of-2019-than-the-year-before-despite-launch-of-pixel-3-line/

Uber App Adds Live Public Transport Information for London

Update goes live today. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/uber-app-adds-live-public-transport-information-for-london/

Anki, Maker of Adorable Robots That Don't Do All That Much, Abruptly Shuts Down

The company wanted to be a major player in robotics and artificial intelligence. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/anki-maker-of-adorable-robots-that-dont-do-all-that-much-abruptly-shuts-down/

You Animals Love Vertical Video So Much Samsung Made a TV That Turns Sideways

You won't want it when you see the price. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/you-animals-love-vertical-video-so-much-samsung-made-a-tv-that-turns-sideways/

A Theory About Why Last Night's Game of Thrones Was Too Dark to Watch

Did the makers of Game of Thrones screw up, or was something else going on? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/a-theory-about-why-last-nights-game-of-thrones-was-too-dark-to-watch/

What If the Asteroid Never Killed the Dinosaurs?

Would dinosaurs, in some form or another, still exist today? More importantly, would we exist? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/what-if-the-asteroid-never-killed-the-dinosaurs/

Scientists Create Giant Atlas of World's Most Remote Reefs

A group of researchers has found that satellite imagery can map reefs on a global scale, and are using it to create the world’s most thorough coral reef atlas to date. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/scientists-create-giant-atlas-of-worlds-most-remote-reefs/

Leia's Rescue of Han is Just as Romantic in Animation

Nothing’s more romantic than killing a bounty hunter, taking his place, and then using his cred to save your beloved. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/leias-rescue-of-han-is-just-as-romantic-in-animation/

Ex-PayPal Employee Fights to Have Her Gender Discrimination Dispute Heard In Court

The case serves as yet another challenge to the tech industry's use of forced arbitration to keep employees from sharing their experiences of discrimination and harassment. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ex-paypal-employee-fights-to-have-her-gender-discrimination-dispute-heard-in-court/

How Physicists Measured the Rarest Event Ever Directly Observed

Considering this was a one-in-a-sextillion event, it's worth breaking down how they managed it. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/how-physicists-measured-the-rarest-event-ever-directly-observed/

Game of Thrones' Ultimate Battle Was Incredibly Epic, But Not Quite Perfect

This incredibly major episode doesn’t feel quite as satisfying as it should. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/game-of-thrones-ultimate-battle-was-incredibly-epic-but-not-quite-perfect/

Scientists Had Volunteers Get High to See How CBD and THC Affect the Brain Differently

A new study suggests that CBD, the ingredient of cannabis that doesn’t make you high, might be the angel to THC’s devil. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/scientists-had-volunteers-get-high-to-see-how-cbd-and-thc-affect-the-brain-differently/

This Electronic Group Made an Album Entirely With Plastic and It's Not Total Garbage

Experimental electronic duo Matmos are making objects that have become nearly invisible in our daily life impossible to ignore. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-electronic-group-made-an-album-entirely-with-plastic-and-its-not-total-garbage/

Man Pledges to Send Dead Cat Into Space, Whether You Help Him or Not

It sounds bizarre, but his reasoning is actually quite touching. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/man-pledges-to-send-dead-cat-into-space-whether-you-help-him-or-not/

We Have to Do Something About Outdoor Cats

But cats aren't the problem: it's humans. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/we-have-to-do-something-about-outdoor-cats/

Magic Leap Finds a Fresh Sucker With £215 Million to Set on Fire

Good luck to them. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/magic-leap-finds-a-fresh-sucker-with-215-million-to-set-on-fire/

Nintendo's VR Upgrade for Zelda Messed Me Up

The VR feels like a tacked-on experience that only serves to amplify Labo VR Kit’s shortcomings. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/nintendos-vr-upgrade-for-zelda-messed-me-up/

An Incredibly Sparkly Stag Might Just Be the Best Part of Lego's New Harry Potter Sets

Shut up and take our money! from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/an-incredibly-sparkly-stag-might-just-be-the-best-part-of-legos-new-harry-potter-sets/

Peanut Immunotherapy May Actually Increase Your Risk of Serious Allergic Reactions

A promising therapy for certain food allergies may be riskier than hoped, according to a new review. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/peanut-immunotherapy-may-actually-increase-your-risk-of-serious-allergic-reactions/

Google is Giving the Boot to a Major Play Store Developer With More Than 600 Million Installs

Chinese firm DO Global has had dozens of its apps removed. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/google-is-giving-the-boot-to-a-major-play-store-developer-with-more-than-600-million-installs/

New Sleeper Trains Arrive Three Hours Late on Maiden Chuff

Ha-ha-had to refund everyone's tickets. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/new-sleeper-trains-arrive-three-hours-late-on-maiden-chuff/

Runners Rewarded with Lucozade-Filled Seaweed Capsules at Mile 23 of London Marathon

The whole thing can be ingested. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/runners-rewarded-with-lucozade-filled-seaweed-capsules-at-mile-23-of-london-marathon/

Glasgow Has Radical Idea of Making Trains Go to the Airport

Joined-up at last is it, aye? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/glasgow-has-radical-idea-of-making-trains-go-to-the-airport/

Daenerys Waxwork Disappoints Everyone

Queen Dany's looking a little off. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/daenerys-waxwork-disappoints-everyone/

We're Getting a Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar This Christmas

Make advent magical again. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/were-getting-a-lego-harry-potter-advent-calendar-this-christmas/

Tell Your Mum Not to Send Jason Statham Any Money

He's fine and it's only some other mid-40s bloke with a shaved head pretending. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/tell-your-mum-not-to-send-jason-statham-any-money/

Twitter's Avengers: Endgame Fans Are Too Excited to Spell Correctly

Are you one of the thousands afflicted with #AvergersEndgame? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/twitters-avengers-endgame-fans-are-too-excited-to-spell-correctly/

Possible Renders of Motorola's New Razr Foldable Leak Online

This could be what the reboot of the original folding phone looks like. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/renders-of-motorolas-new-razr-foldable-leak-online/

Sainsbury's Launches a Till-Free, Smartphone-Only Supermarket

It's a central London mini one, but still. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/sainsburys-launches-a-till-free-smartphone-only-supermarket/

The Terrible Truth About Alexa

Alexa, they say, is a spy hiding in a wiretapping device. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-terrible-truth-about-alexa/

Report: Apple Poached Intel's Smartphone 5G Modem Lead Before Resolving Battle With Qualcomm

The hire apparently wasn’t a closely held secret, but it was a major victory for Apple. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/report-apple-poached-intels-smartphone-5g-modem-lead-before-resolving-battle-with-qualcomm/

The OnePlus 7 Pro's Display is Very Very Good

The Pro scores top marks in display test. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-oneplus-7-pros-display/

Avengers: Endgame Made Nearly £1 Billion Globally During Its Opening Weekend, Breaking a Tonne of Box Office Records

That's a lot of money. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/avengers-endgame-made-nearly-1-billion-globally-during-its-opening-weekend-breaking-a-tonne-of-box-office-records/

Virgin Media Finally Unveils New 500mbps Broadband

V.VIPs only. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/virgin-media-unveils-new-500mbps-broadband/

NASA Will Simulate an Impending Asteroid Strike This Week

“What emergency managers want to know is when, where and how an asteroid would impact, and the type and extent of damage that could occur.” from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/nasa-will-simulate-an-impending-asteroid-strike-this-week/

Fossilised Human Poo Shows Ancient Forager Ate an Entire Rattlesnake - Fang Included

Scientists think the snake may have been eaten for reasons other than sustenance, such as a ceremony or ritual. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/fossilised-human-poo-shows-ancient-forager-ate-an-entire-rattlesnake-fang-included/

Email Aliases Are an Incredible, Sanity-Improving Hack

We’re all fighting a battle against the daily deluge of incoming emails. Here's one way to turn the tide, while helping to protect your privacy. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/email-aliases-are-an-incredible-sanity-improving-hack/

These Battling Bots Bring Dystopian Warfare to Your Living Room Floor

The GJS Geio Gaming Robot is your chance to live out your Robot Wars dreams. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/these-battling-bots-bring-dystopian-warfare-to-your-living-room-floor/

The iPhone XR Is Apple’s Real Star

XR-lent. Sorry, had to. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-iphone-xr-is-apples-real-star/

20 Years Ago, Microsoft Changed How We Mouse Forever

And lo! It was the optical mouse. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/20-years-ago-microsoft-changed-how-we-mouse-forever/

Court Case Conclusively Proves a Hash Brown is Not a Phone

The police made a real hash of this one. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/court-case-conclusively-proves-a-hash-brown-is-not-a-phone/

Just In Time For Its Big Initial Public Offering, Uber Loses £774 Million

For drivers, it’s a red flag. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/just-in-time-for-its-big-initial-public-offering-uber-loses-774-million/

Big Ben Got Stuck on the Finish Line at the London Marathon

So this is what he's up to while the renovation happens. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/big-ben-london-marathon/

These are Lego's May the Fourth Star Wars Day Deals

We didn't need food anyway. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/lego-may-the-fourth-star-wars-day-deals/

Nubia's Bonkers New Gaming Phone Has Liquid Cooling and an Internal Fan

And rainbow lights, because gaming. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/nubia-red-magic-3-gaming-phone/

Santa Clarita Diet Won't Be Eating Its Way Into a Fourth Season

Netflix announces the show's been cannibaled. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/santa-clarita-diet-wont-be-eating-its-way-into-a-fourth-season/

The Treasury Might Finally Cancel 2p Coins This Week

2p or not 2p? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/cancel-2p-coins/

Report: Boeing Insiders Called U.S. Civil Aviation Hotline to Report Issues With 737 Max Jets

The calls mainly involved now widely known issues with a piece of equipment called the angle of attack sensor. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/report-boeing-insiders-called-u-s-civil-aviation-hotline-to-report-issues-with-737-max-jets/

That Alien High School Play Got To Put on an Encore Performance For Ripley Herself

Unfortunately, the cat that played Jonesy had a prior commitment. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/that-alien-high-school-play-got-to-put-on-an-encore-performance-for-ripley-herself/

Our 15 Favourite Moments From the Marvel Cinematic Universe Films (Before Avengers: Endgame)

More choice picks from the MCU than Iron Man has suits of armour. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/our-15-favorite-moments-from-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-films-before-avengers-endgame/

Emirati Woman Reportedly Regains Awareness After 27 Years in Coma

Recoveries from severe minimally conscious states are extremely rare. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/emirati-woman-reportedly-regains-awareness-after-27-years-in-coma/

Report: Screen-Time App Developers Say Apple Is Systematically Kicking Them Off App Store

Some of the apps had been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times or more. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/report-screen-time-app-developers-say-apple-is-systematically-kicking-them-off-app-store/

Vocal Tract Simulator Translates a Person's Brain Activity Into Clear Sentences

This latest speech-generating device is the second to appear this year that uses brain signals to produce speech. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/vocal-tract-simulator-translates-a-persons-brain-activity-into-clear-sentences/

How Queer Is Star Trek?

The LGBTQ Continuum. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/how-queer-is-star-trek/

Around-the-World Expedition Finds 200,000 Species of Viruses in the Oceans

You might think twice about packing your snorkel this summer. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/around-the-world-expedition-finds-200000-species-of-viruses-in-the-oceans/

A Common Preservative in Cheese and Bread Could Negatively Affect Our Metabolism, Study Finds

Propionate was found to increase hormone production responsible for stimulating glucose production, and increase resistance to insulin. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/a-common-preservative-in-cheese-and-bread-could-negatively-affect-our-metabolism-study-finds/

Scientists Think They've Solved the Mystery of a Giant Hole in Antarctica's Sea Ice

Known as a 'polynya' in the parlance of sea ice researchers. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/scientists-think-theyve-solved-the-mystery-of-a-giant-hole-in-antarcticas-sea-ice/

Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Labo VR Mode is Now Live

Super Mario Odyssey, too. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-labo-vr/

Hubble Measurements Confirm There's Something Weird About How the Universe Is Expanding

I blame Thanos. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/hubble-measurements-confirm-theres-something-weird-about-how-the-universe-is-expanding/

Unreliable Fitness Trackers Add 10 Miles to Your Marathon Route

Or worse, make you think you've finished when you're nowhere near the end. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/unreliable-marathon-fitness-trackers/

Gizmodo's Favourite Memories of Experiencing the Marvel Cinematic Universe

We would have words with thee! from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/gizmodos-favourite-memories-of-experiencing-the-marvel-cinematic-universe/

The Northern Line Has the Most Poo, Wee, Blood and Sick

The 25 bus is also pretty grim. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/northern-line-most-disgusting/

Elon Musk Reaches Deal With U.S. Securities Watchdog Requiring Tougher Oversight of His Bad Tweets

The latest questionable tweet appeared to contradict figures represented in an earlier letter to the company’s shareholders. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/elon-musk-reaches-deal-with-u-s-securities-watchdog-requiring-tougher-oversight-of-his-bad-tweets/

Pets Miss Out Because of Screens

We're too busy staring at cute animals on the internet to notice the ones in front of us. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/pets-miss-out-because-of-screens/

I Wouldn't Even Make My Worst Enemy, Who Happens to Be Mark Zuckerberg, Listen to 90 Minutes of Mark Zuckerberg Bloviating About, Uh, People, or Technology, or Something

Blovating verbM/em>: talk at length, especially in an inflated or empty way. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/i-wouldnt-even-make-my-worst-enemy-who-happens-to-be-mark-zuckerberg-listen-to-90-minutes-of-mark-zuckerberg-bloviating-about-uh-people-or-technology-or-something/

There'll be 5G at Glastonbury 2019, Thanks to EE

Yay, more Instagram lives...! from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/5g-glastonbury-2019/

In Its Race to Be First, Samsung Screwed Itself

Bend me, shape me, anyway you want me... Just don't take off my special screen protector please. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/in-its-race-to-be-first-samsung-screwed-itself/

New Photos Show the Surprisingly Big Crater Blasted Into Asteroid Ryugu by Japan's Hayabusa2 Probe

It's much larger than scientists were expecting it to be. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/new-photos-show-the-surprisingly-big-crater-blasted-into-asteroid-ryugu-by-japans-hayabusa2-probe/

Catwoman Will Be Played By a Different Actress in the Gotham Season Finale

To be fair, this is far from the strangest thing to happen on the show. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/catwoman-will-be-played-by-a-different-actress-in-the-gotham-season-finale/

Dark Matter Detector Makes Incredible Neutrino Observation

This new finding proves that these ultra-sensitive detectors are valuable to scientists for multiple reasons. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/dark-matter-detector-makes-incredible-neutrino-observation/

For Sale: A Giant Bird With Beautiful Eggs (That Murdered Its Previous Owner)

An auction house in the US is reportedly fulfilling the final wishes of an exotic animal collector by selling off his huge menagerie, including the bird that took his life. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/for-sale-a-giant-bird-with-beautiful-eggs-that-murdered-its-previous-owner/

Why Is Apple’s Famous Design Team Reportedly Bleeding Talent?

Something strange is happening in Cupertino. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/why-is-apples-famous-design-team-reportedly-bleeding-talent/

Elon Musk Was Right: Cheap Cameras Could Replace Lidar on Self-Driving Cars, Researchers Find

The data generated from cameras can be nearly as precise as what laser scanners are able to generate, and at a fraction of the cost. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/elon-musk-was-right-cheap-cameras-could-replace-lidar-on-self-driving-cars-researchers-find/

These Governments Want to Fight Air Pollution by Controlling the Weather

Cloud seeding is gaining popularity across the globe - but how effective is it? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/these-governments-want-to-fight-air-pollution-by-controlling-the-weather/

Brave Wants to Destroy the Ad Business by Paying You to Watch Ads in Its Web Browser

The browser is adding an opt-in setting to view ads in exchange for reward tokens, which can be used to support their favourite websites. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/brave-wants-to-destroy-the-ad-business-by-paying-you-to-watch-ads-in-its-web-browser/

Applying for Your Next Job May Be an Automated Nightmare

If you think looking for a job is already daunting, anxiety-riddled, and unpleasant, just wait until the algorithms take over the hiring process. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/applying-for-your-next-job-may-be-an-automated-nightmare/

Amazon and Facebook Listed Among the Dozen Most Dangerous Workplaces

Amazon disagrees; says bring your kids along and see how safe it actually is! from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/amazon-and-facebook-listed-among-the-dozen-most-dangerous-workplaces/

It Looks Like Disney is Poised to Take Over Hulu

Looks like Disney is going to take over another 30 per cent stake in the US streaming service, bringing its total share to 90 per cent. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/it-looks-like-disney-is-poised-to-take-over-hulu/

Of Course the Entirety of Avengers: Endgame Has Already Been Pirated

Have some self-respect, don’t watch a piss-poor cam video. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/of-course-the-entirety-of-avengers-endgame-has-already-been-pirated/

Surgeons Use Self-Navigating Robot to Find Leaky Valve in Pig Hearts

Welcome to the future of heart surgery. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/surgeons-use-self-navigating-robot-to-find-leaky-valve-in-pig-hearts/

Asda's Selling £2 Doughnut Burgers

But they're not what they sound like. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/asda-doughnut-burgers/

Mixing Chatroulette with Tinder is the Horrifying Future of Online Dating

It'll reduce catfishing, at least. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/mixing-chatroulette-with-tinder-is-the-horrifying-future-of-online-dating/

Use Manky Coffee Grounds Instead of Palm Oil, Say Scottish Entrepreneurs

Honestly, is there anything coffee can't do? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/coffee-grounds-instead-of-palm-oil/

The Lead Designer of Gmail Has a New Chrome Extension That Kills the Confusing Redesign

Who better to help strip Gmail back to its simpler roots? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-lead-designer-of-gmail-has-a-new-chrome-extension-that-kills-the-confusing-redesign/

Fake Lego Warehouse Raided, Boss Arrested

Counterfeiters are bricking it. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/fake-lego-warehouse-raided/

Irritating Drone Owners Warned to Keep Their Toys Away From Trains Too

Transport police called in. Someone's panic-dumping a DJI in a bin in Surrey. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/irritating-drone-owners-warned-to-keep-their-toys-away-from-trains-too/

Googling 'Thanos' Makes Terrifying Things Happen

The internet doesn't feel so good. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/google-thanos/

UK Tesla Model 3 Orders Open Next Week

Musk hath tweeted. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/uk-tesla-model-3-orders-open-next-week/

iFixit's Galaxy Fold Teardown Disappears After Samsung Request

Because that'll make people lose interest, right? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ifixit-galaxy-fold-teardown-disappears/

Why Did Henry VIII Try to Ban Football?

Football might be the beautiful game but it’s had a very turbulent past. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/why-did-henry-viii-try-to-ban-football/

iPlayer Has Lost to Netflix, says BBC

"These two things were never in competition," says everyone else. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/iplayer-vs-netflix/

Condoms Recalled Due to Bursting Threat

Only when in use, they won't go off by themselves in your wallet. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/condoms-recalled-due-to-bursting-threat/

Apple is Recalling Old Wall Plugs for Safety Reasons

Make sure you don't have one of these in the house. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/apple-recalling-old-wall-plugs/

No Screen Time for Kids Under 2, WHO Says

No more iPad to keep little Billy quiet. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/no-screen-time-for-kids-under-2-who-says/

This is The Strongest Sign Yet That Apple TV+ is Going to Suck

As it stands, we’re looking at a bunch of potentially watered down content free from anything remotely offensive. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-is-the-strongest-sign-yet-that-apple-tv-is-going-to-suck/

Watch a Bunch of Confused People Use the Galaxy Fold for the Very First Time

Not all of them were enthusiastic about the potential for bendy phones in the future. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/watch-a-bunch-of-confused-people-use-the-galaxy-fold-for-the-very-first-time/

Stuff Elon Musk Said About Tesla Autonomous Cars This Week, Ranked

Using our proprietary “How many Elons out of five Elons” system, of course. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/stuff-elon-musk-said-about-tesla-autonomous-cars-this-week-ranked/

The Incredible, Intoxicating Potential of Star Trek: Discovery's Third Season

It’s time, at last, for Star Trek: Discovery to truly boldly go where none of its predecessors have gone before. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-incredible-intoxicating-potential-of-star-trek-discoverys-third-season/

Lime Scooters Hacked to Say Sexual Things to Riders in Australia

The company calls the hack "disappointing". from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/lime-scooters-hacked-to-say-sexual-things-to-riders-in-australia/

E-Cigarettes May Be Contaminated With Microbial Toxins, Study Finds

As e-cigarette fans get used to bad news about the chemicals found in their products, a new study adds another potential risk to the list. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/e-cigarettes-may-be-contaminated-with-microbial-toxins-study-finds/

RIP Your Dreams of Never Folding Laundry Again, the Laundroid Is Dead

The next time you find yourself worried about the robot apocalypse, remember that after years of development this little robot couldn’t even fold a shirt. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/rip-your-dreams-of-never-folding-laundry-again-the-laundroid-is-dead/

Blobs in Earth's Core Could Be Causing 'Geomagnetic Jerks' in the Magnetic Field

Jerks are disrupting the behaviour of Earth itself. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/blobs-in-earths-core-could-be-causing-geomagnetic-jerks-in-the-magnetic-field/

Today's Fresh Hell Brings Us a Spotify Podcast From Mark Zuckerberg

We definitely do not need another tech executive waxing philosophical on how to fix the problems that arise almost exclusively because their company exists. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/todays-fresh-hell-brings-us-a-spotify-podcast-from-mark-zuckerberg/

A 'Blockchain Bandit' Has Made Off With Millions Just By Guessing Private Keys

This should be a wake-up call for wallet developers as well as their users. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/a-blockchain-bandit-has-made-off-with-millions-just-by-guessing-private-keys/

Skip the Gym, Plastic Surgeons Can Now Sculpt Belly Fat Into a Weird Chiselled Six-Pack

Well, that's not horrifying at all. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/skip-the-gym-plastic-surgeons-can-now-sculpt-belly-fat-into-a-weird-chiselled-six-pack/

Canada May Drag Facebook to Court Over Its 'Disregard' for User Security

A joint investigation by the privacy commissioners of Canada and British Columbia found the company “committed serious contraventions of Canadian privacy laws.” from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/canada-may-drag-facebook-to-court-over-its-disregard-for-user-security/

We Break Down the Growing Battle Between Sansa and Daenerys on Game of Thrones

In the game of thrones, you compromise or you die. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/we-break-down-the-growing-battle-between-sansa-and-daenerys-on-game-of-thrones/

If You Care About Privacy, Throw Your Amazon Alexa Devices Into the Sea

If you still have an Alexa or any other voice assistant in your home, you were warned. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/if-you-care-about-privacy-throw-your-amazon-alexa-devices-into-the-sea/

Possible Marsquake Detected by NASA’s InSight Lander

Say yeah! I predict a Marsquake up in here! from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/possible-marsquake-detected-by-nasas-insight-lander/

Facebook Expects Record Fine Up to £4 Billion From FTC for Privacy Violations

But “the matter remains unresolved and there can be no assurance as to the timing or the terms of any final outcome." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/facebook-expects-record-fine-up-to-4-billion-from-ftc-for-privacy-violations/

Asus Basically Overhauled Its Entire Gaming Laptop Lineup With Faster Everything

That's a lot of laptop. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/asus-basically-overhauled-its-entire-gaming-laptop-lineup-with-faster-everything/

Just in Time for Zelda VR, Here's a Cheap Way to Strap Your Switch to Your Face

Much better than simply holding it to your face. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/just-in-time-for-zelda-vr-heres-a-cheap-way-to-strap-your-switch-to-your-face/

Lego Gives Up on Regional Exclusives

They'll be available everywhere within 3-6 months. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/lego-gives-up-on-regional-exclusives/

Bank Trials Biometric Fingerprint Debit Cards

"Give me your wallet... and your finger. Oh, and your phone... and your face." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/bank-trials-biometric-fingerprint-debit-cards/

Lords Want to Scrap Automatic Free TV Licenses for Old People

And improve housing for young people. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/scrap-automatic-free-tv-licenses/

1980s Cigarette Salesman Blames the Freebies for His Lung Cancer

Rothmans employees used to get 14,000 free fags a year, in the smoky nirvana of the olden days. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/1980s-cigarette-salesman-blames-the-freebies-for-his-lung-cancer/

The Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro is Basically an Xbox Elite Controller For Your PS4

It's expensive, but a quality controller. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-nacon-revolution-unlimited-pro-is-basically-an-xbox-elite-controller-for-your-ps4/

The UK Will Be Vegan by 2030, Says Researcher

We're not convinced the data stacks up, though. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/uk-will-be-vegan-by-2030/

Coca-Cola is Getting into Cold Coffee

Please say it's fizzy. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/coca-cola-is-getting-into-cold-coffee/

Trump Makes Himself Extra-Welcome by Accusing the UK of Spying

Great start to the state visit. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/trump-makes-himself-extra-welcome/

Elizabeth Olsen Drops Some Tantalising Hints About WandaVision

There’s lots of interesting information here. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/elizabeth-olsen-drops-some-tantalising-hints-about-wandavision/

How Avengers Endgame Helps Tease Marvel's Slate of Disney+ Shows

Endgame is not the end for the MCU, and there may be a few hints at what's to come. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/how-avengers-endgame-helps-tease-marvels-slate-of-disney-shows/

The Sainsbury/Asda Takeover is Off

Whichever one was taking over whichever other one has been told it can't. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-sainsburyasda-takeover-is-off/

Alleged Prices for the OnePlus 7 Pro Have Leaked

Looks like the days of super-cheap flagship killers are over. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/oneplus-7-pro-prices/

Watch Our Totally Spoiler-Free Avengers: Endgame Video Review

The stakes have never been higher. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/watch-our-totally-spoiler-free-avengers-endgame-video-review/

Lego's Newest Sets Leverage the World's Most Popular Toy to Teach Kids Braille

This is super cool. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/legos-newest-sets-leverage-the-worlds-most-popular-toy-to-teach-kids-braille/

Guillermo del Toro's Next Film May Not Have a Creature in it, But it Might Have Leonardo DiCaprio

It's called Nightmare Alley , a remake of a 1947 noir about con artists at a carnival. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/guillermo-del-toros-next-film-may-not-have-a-creature-in-it-but-it-might-have-leonardo-dicaprio/

What Palpatine Left Behind

The Emperor's legacy is a Star Wars galaxy far more mystical and magical than we might have thought. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/what-palpatine-left-behind/

All the Best Easter Eggs and References We Spotted in Avengers: Endgame

Holy crap there are a lot of them. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/all-the-best-easter-eggs-and-references-we-spotted-in-avengers-endgame/

Google Staffers Say They Were Retaliated Against For Helping Organise 2018 Walkout

Two of the walkout organisers have said that people who “stand up and report discrimination, abuse, and unethical conduct are punished, sidelined, and pushed out.” from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/google-staffers-say-they-were-retaliated-against-for-helping-organise-2018-walkout/

Artist Robert Ball Captures the First 'Beautiful Death' of the Last Season of Game of Thrones

This lush, foreboding poster sends a menacing message to the show’s heroes. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/artist-robert-ball-captures-the-first-beautiful-death-of-the-last-season-of-game-of-thrones/

These Are Bubbles Made of Sand

It’s the first time bubbles have been shown to form between these kinds of solids. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/these-are-bubbles-made-of-sand/

Microsoft and GitHub Workers Take a Stand Against Grueling, Inhumane '996' Culture in China

Workers from these companies released an open letter plainly stating plain their intention to “stand in solidarity with tech workers in China”. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/microsoft-and-github-workers-take-a-stand-against-grueling-inhumane-996-culture-in-china/

Mental Health and Quitting-Smoking Apps Are Sharing Your Secrets

You'd think apps designed to help you through such difficult and personal problems would take your privacy seriously. But a new study suggests that this isn't the case. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/mental-health-and-quitting-smoking-apps-are-sharing-your-secrets/

Strong Rumours Suggest One of iOS's Most Glaring Omissions Could Be Fixed

Could iOS finally be getting mouse input support? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/strong-rumours-suggest-one-of-ioss-most-glaring-omissions-could-be-fixed/

Google Is Finally Rolling Out Chrome's Dark Mode for Windows 10

If you’re among the poor souls who stare at a computer screen for 12 hours a day, I can’t recommend Dark Mode enough. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/google-is-finally-rolling-out-chromes-dark-mode-for-windows-10/

If You Used This App, the Password of the Private WiFi Networks You Connected to Leaked Online

The app WiFi Finder has been used by over 100,000 people to collect more than 2 million WiFi passwords globally. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/if-you-used-this-app-the-password-of-the-private-wifi-networks-you-connected-to-leaked-online/

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a Flawed Start to Something Amazing

But you still probably shouldn't buy it. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-samsung-galaxy-fold-is-a-flawed-start-to-something-amazing/

Mark Zuckerberg May, Personally, Be in Big Trouble With the US Federal Trade Commission

The symbolic impact of nailing Zuckerberg himself with penalties is more important than money. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/mark-zuckerberg-may-personally-be-in-big-trouble-with-the-us-federal-trade-commission/

Go Get Your New MacBook Keyboard Fixed Right Now

The never-ending saga surrounding Apple’s newer MacBook keyboards just saw a slightly refreshing update. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/go-get-your-new-macbook-keyboard-fixed-right-now/

Razer's Big Laptops Have Even More Game to Give

They're pricey, but nice(y). from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/razers-big-laptops-have-even-more-game-to-give/

Horny Fans are Hyping for Avengers Endgame by Searching for it on Pornhub

Colour me shocked. Ok, not really, this is the least surprising thing I've heard all week. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/horny-fans-are-hyping-for-avengers-endgame-by-searching-for-it-on-pornhub/

The New Vine is in Closed Beta, Only Needs 499,999,901 More Users

But it's unlikely to ever be what Vine was. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-new-vine-is-in-closed-beta-only-needs-499999901-more-users/

Ship Museum Says Boats Aren't Women Any More

Some poor engineer's going to have to go under the water line and weld-up all the genitals. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ship-museum-says-boats-arent-women-any-more/

Samsung Galaxy Fold Fault is Due to Big Ol' Holes, Says iFixit

And a sprinkling of hubris, it seems. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/samsung-galaxy-fold-fixit/

Virgin Wants Plane-Style Tickets and Departure Slots for All Trains

To end someone not having a seat getting on the news. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/virgin-wants-plane-style-tickets-and-departure-slots-for-all-trains/

Nvidia's Cheapest Graphics Card Gets Nearly Two Times Faster for Better Gaming on a Budget

If you’re a budget PC gamer, things are looking a lot speedier than they did this time last year. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/nvidias-cheapest-graphics-card-gets-nearly-two-times-faster-for-better-gaming-on-a-budget/

30,000 People Sign Petition to Bring Back Turtle-Hating Plastic McDonald's Straws

We don't want plastic to get in the sea, but these people can. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/mcdonalds-plastic-straws-petition/

Trump Balloon Returns to Flight for Summer State Visit

Bring out the blimp. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/trump-balloon-returns-to-flight-for-summer-state-visit/

[No Spoilers] There's No Post-Credits Scene in Avengers: Endgame

So don't sit there like a lemon. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/no-post-credits-scene-avengers-endgame/

Local Dog Poo Wars Take Patriotic Turn

This is what all UK news used to be like before Brexit. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/local-dog-poo-wars-take-patriotic-turn/

We All Love the MCU, But There Was Still Plenty of Room for Improvement

As much as we've enjoyed the MCU we all know there are things it could have done differently. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/we-all-love-the-mcu-but-there-was-still-plenty-of-room-for-improvement/

Huawei Will Supply 5G Equipment After All That Faff

Huawei is A-OK, says May. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/huawei-will-supply-5g-equipment/

Intel's Fastest Laptop Processor Gets a Speed Boost, But It's Still on Really Old Architecture

You'll soon be able to buy some faster laptops. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/intels-fastest-laptop-processor-gets-a-speed-boost-but-its-still-on-really-old-architecture/

St George's Day is Actually Next Week, Say Church Nerds

Although when next week is also up for debate. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/st-georges-day/

Captain America Got Short-Changed in Infinity War to Set Up Avengers: Endgame

His smaller role was on purpose. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/captain-america-got-short-changed-in-infinity-war-to-set-up-avengers-endgame/

Blind People Really Do Have More Sensitive Hearing, MRI Study Finds

We don’t know too much about how or where this heightened ability actually shows up in the brain. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/blind-people-really-do-have-more-sensitive-hearing-mri-study-finds/

China's New Video Game Rules Officially Ban Blood, Corpses, Mahjong, and Poker

It doesn't look good for Mortal Kombat. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/chinas-new-video-game-rules-officially-ban-blood-corpses-mahjong-and-poker/

How Did This Tiny Little Star Make Such a Big Sparkle?

Scientists spotted a superflare larger than some of the hugest solar storms on record—from what seems to be a small, almost Jupiter-sized star. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/how-did-this-tiny-little-star-make-such-a-big-sparkle/

The Dirty Truth About Green Batteries

The demand for clean-energy batteries and other green tech is likely to fuel a mining boom, which will incur significant environmental cost. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-dirty-truth-about-green-batteries/

Avengers: Endgame Is Overwhelmingly Epic and Immensely Satisfying

In short, Avengers: Endgame is everything you’ve ever dreamed a Marvel movie could be. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/avengers-endgame-is-overwhelmingly-epic-and-immensely-satisfying/

Newly Discovered Ancient Carnivore Was Bigger Than a Polar Bear and Is True Nightmare Fuel

With a head as big as a rhino's Simbakubwa kutokaafrika spent its time as an apex predator in Eastern Africa around 22 million years ago. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/newly-discovered-ancient-carnivore-was-bigger-than-a-polar-bear-and-is-true-nightmare-fuel/

China Bans the Word 'Leica' on Social Media

A promotional video for Leica that appears to depict the Tianamen Square protests has stirred up controversy on social media in China. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/china-bans-the-word-leica-on-social-media/

Uber Launches New Safety Features as It’s Being Sued by Assault Victims

These actions come at the end of a long road, too late for many victims among Uber's customers. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/uber-launches-new-safety-features-as-its-being-sued-by-assault-victims/

News About Tragedies Makes Us Miserable—and Hungry for More, Study Finds

New research might just reaffirm your worst fears about staying glued to Twitter or TV news during the next mass tragedy. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/news-about-tragedies-makes-us-miserable-and-hungry-for-more-study-finds/

Student Fried £45,000 Worth of Computers Using 'USB Killer' Device

He could be facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and up to ten years in prison. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/student-fried-45000-worth-of-computers-using-usb-killer-device/

Bowers & Wilkins' New Alien-Looking Wifi Speakers Aim to Take on Sonos With High-Resolution Ambitions

Say hello to the Formation Suite. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/bowers-wilkins-new-alien-looking-wifi-speakers-aim-to-take-on-sonos-with-high-resolution-ambitions/

Watch Jason Momoa Slap the Shit Out of His Game of Thrones Boss... in Animation

Come at the khal, you best not miss. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/watch-jason-momoa-slap-the-shit-out-of-his-game-of-thrones-boss-in-animation/

Lucky Gits in the US Can Have Amazon Packages Left in Their Garages

Amazon does not sell garages (yet). from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/lucky-gits-in-the-us-can-have-amazon-packages-left-in-their-garages/

Should You, Your Mum, and Your Dog Be Using CBD?

"We know very little, if anything, about CBD’s effects on pain when given by itself, in people." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/should-you-your-mum-and-your-dog-be-using-cbd/

Primark is Finally Considering Online Shopping

It only took 'til 2019. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/primark-online-shopping/

Google Maps Now Shows Which Electric Car Chargers Are Free

Free as in available. You still have to pay for them, sadly. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/google-maps-electric-vehicle-chargers/

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Reservations at Disneyland California Open 2nd May

The California opening of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is just over a month away! from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/star-wars-galaxys-edge-reservations-at-disneyland-california-open-2nd-may/

Samsung is Taking All its Galaxy Fold Review Units Back

The butterfly phone flits away. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/samsung-taking-galaxy-fold-review-units-back/

New Tube Seats Remind Passengers 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible'

The priority seats are getting a makeover. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/new-priority-tube-seats/

This Triumphant Game of Thrones Moment Was Long Overdue

Game of Thrones is filled with selfish, terrible people. But the most selfless character on the series finally got her moment. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-triumphant-game-of-thrones-moment-was-long-overdue/

Vodafone is Still the Worst

Worst UK network for the 8th year in a row. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/vodafone-is-still-the-worst/

New Images of the Moon’s Far Side Released as Chinese Lunar Mission Quietly Chugs Along

China’s Chang’e 4 mission has gone about as well as could be expected, if not better. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/new-images-of-the-moons-far-side-released-as-chinese-lunar-mission-quietly-chugs-along/

NHS to Make Whistleblowing Easier for Staff

Increases lung capacity. Oh wait. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/nhs-to-make-whistleblowing-easier-for-staff/

It's Official: the OnePlus 7 is Going to be Announced on 14th May

Just three weeks to go... from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/its-official-the-oneplus-7-is-going-to-be-announced-on-14th-may/

Self-Powered Aeroplane With Lungs Tested in Portsmouth

Looks like an airship but don't tar it with that brush as it isn't. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/self-powered-aeroplane-with-lungs-tested-in-portsmouth/

Watch the Captain Marvel End Credit Scene to Get Ready for the Endgame

Want to rewatch the end of Captain Marvel again but don’t have time to go to the cinema? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/watch-the-captain-marvel-end-credit-scene-to-get-ready-for-the-endgame/

Hot Weekend Shuts Down the Coal-Fired Power Stations

Solved global warming, got a suntan, proved you can live on chocolate. What a weekend. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/hot-weekend-shuts-down-the-coal-fired-power-stations/

Do You Need Anti-Virus Apps for Your Phone?

Are the built-in protections that come as part of Android and iOS enough to keep you safe? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/do-you-need-anti-virus-apps-for-your-phone/

Full OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro Specs Have Apparently Leaked

If these specs are true, the 7 Pro is likely to be a pricey bit of kit. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/full-oneplus-7-and-oneplus-7-pro-specs-have-apparently-leaked/

The EU is Set to Create One of Earth's Biggest Biometric Databases

Say cheese! from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-eu-is-set-to-create-one-of-earths-biggest-biometric-databases/

The (Spoiler-Free) First Reactions to Avengers: Endgame Are Here!

Is the film everything fans had hoped for and more? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-spoiler-free-first-reactions-to-avengers-endgame-are-here/

Here are Lego's UK Star Wars Day Offers, Arriving Just in Time for May 4th

You're going to need to spend £75 on Star Wars Lego inside a real Lego store to get them all. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/here-are-legos-uk-star-wars-day-offers-arriving-just-in-time-for-may-4th/

Last Night's Game of Thrones Song Might Be More Important Than You Think

The episode’s use of a particular element from the books might have got your head spinning a little bit. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/last-nights-game-of-thrones-song-might-be-more-important-than-you-think/

When Will Apple Release a 5G iPhone?

A 5G iPhone could theoretically be right around the corner, if only Apple were faster to transition to emerging tech. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/when-will-apple-release-a-5g-iphone/

A Modified 747 Helped Spot Evidence of the Universe's First Atomic Bond

These findings have improved astronomers’ understanding of the earliest eras after the Big Bang. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/a-modified-747-helped-spot-evidence-of-the-universes-first-atomic-bond/

The Scientist Fighting the Dumbest Kind of Bad Science Reporting on Twitter

"I’ll do it till the wheel falls off and people forget to pay attention to it." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-scientist-fighting-the-dumbest-kind-of-bad-science-reporting-on-twitter/

Activists Deliver Giant Trash Monsters to Nestlé Headquarters to Protest Plastic Pollution

It was part of a global day of action to raise awareness of Nestlé’s contributions to the estimated 8 million tonnes of plastic entering our oceans each year. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/activists-deliver-giant-trash-monsters-to-nestle-headquarters-to-protest-plastic-pollution/

After 36 Years, Helvetica Gets a Much-Needed Facelift

The world’s most iconic typeface has been revamped into a new font called—wait for it—Helvetica Now. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/after-36-years-helvetica-gets-a-much-needed-facelift/

On Game of Thrones, Everyone Gets Ready to Fight the Dead...and to Die

The calm before the storm. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/on-game-of-thrones-everyone-gets-ready-to-fight-the-dead-and-to-die/

Science Professor Reportedly Admits to Making MDMA With His Students Because What the Hell

Professor Tatsunori Iwamura claimed that knowing how to manufacture the drug was important for his students' education. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/science-professor-reportedly-admits-to-making-mdma-with-his-students-because-what-the-hell/

Adidas’ FutureCraft Loop Trainer Talks a Big Recycling Game

With the Loop, Adidas plans to create a 100 per cent recyclable trainer that can be worn, shredded, and then reborn again as a brand new shoe, over and over again. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/adidas-futurecraft-loop-trainer-talks-a-big-recycling-game/

Samsung Confirms It's Pumping the Brakes on the Galaxy Fold

The Galaxy Fold will now release “in the coming weeks” instead of this week. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/samsung-confirms-its-pumping-the-brakes-on-the-galaxy-fold/

Dyson's £500 Daylight Tracking Light Is the Only Lamp I've Ever Had to Reboot

The Dyson Lightcycle is definitely not a lamp for the everyday consumer. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/dysons-500-daylight-tracking-light-is-the-only-lamp-ive-ever-had-to-reboot/

What Do Great White Sharks Fear? Murderous Orcas

Do not free Willy. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/what-do-great-white-sharks-fear-murderous-orcas/

Meal Kits Might Not Suck for the Planet

I was probably a bit quick to judge this trend. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/turns-out-meal-kits-might-not-suck-for-the-planet/

This Featurette Explores the Lore of John Wick's Murdery Luxury Hotel

Welcome to the Continental. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-featurette-explores-the-lore-of-john-wicks-murdery-luxury-hotel/

If You Go to Vegas You Can Bet On Some Out-There Game of Thrones Guesses

Everything is more exciting when you put money on it. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/if-you-go-to-vegas-you-can-bet-on-some-out-there-game-of-thrones-guesses/

This is the Breath of the Wild Labo VR Headset Nintendo Should Have Made

A Switch fan's home-made mod is the VR link we need. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/breath-of-the-wild-labo-vr-headset-nintendo-should-have-made/

Kevin Feige Considers Spider-Man: Far From Home, Not Avengers: Endgame, as the End of the MCU's Third Phase

Endgame is not the end. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/kevin-feige-considers-spider-man-far-from-home-not-avengers-endgame-as-the-end-of-the-mcus-third-phase/

Dorset Locals Rave Like it's 1989

Not sure if it was kids or a load of 40-year-old men having it to Altern-8 as the wife's taken the kids away for the weekend. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/dorset-locals-rave-like-its-1989/

The Government's Added 12,000 Pieces of Data to Your Smart Speaker

It's all gone a bit apocalypse. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/government-smart-speaker-data/

Virgin Flight into Heathrow in Drone Near-Miss

And there was one in Manchester, three days earlier. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/virgin-flight-into-heathrow-in-drone-near-miss/

[No Spoilers] Game of Thrones Can't Stop Leaking

Leakier than Tyrion's boots at the Battle of the Blackwater. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/game-of-thrones-cant-stop-leaking/

Airlines May Start Secretly Weighing Us All

"Please stand still on this suspicious pad for six seconds, sir. No need to pull your stomach in, it doesn't affect the result." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/airlines-may-start-secretly-weighing-us-all/

Sri Lanka Blocks Facebook, WhatsApp After Easter Bombings Leave Hundreds Dead

Facebook and Instagram have been "temporarily blocked" by the Sri Lankan government to combat “false news reports”. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/sri-lanka-blocks-facebook-whatsapp-after-easter-bombings-leave-hundreds-dead/

Samsung's Delayed the Galaxy Fold Launch, Possibly Because of Faults

It's not off to the best start. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/samsung-delayed-galaxy-fold-launch/

SpaceX's Crew Dragon Suffers 'Anomaly' During Testing at Cape Canaveral

Ominous “orange plumes” and “unconfirmed reports” that the capsule was destroyed dampen Crew Dragon's unmanned engine test. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/spacexs-crew-dragon-suffers-anomaly-during-testing-at-cape-canaveral/

FFS, How Are So Many People Still Using This as Their Password?

The NCSC is exasperated and so are we. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ncsc-passwords/

Researchers Made 25-Tonne Boulders They Can Move by Hand, Giving More Insights Into Ancient Engineering

These giant blocks give more credence to theories that ancient engineers were masters of balance and leverage. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/researchers-made-25-tonne-boulders-they-can-move-by-hand-giving-more-insights-into-ancient-engineering/

The Quest for the Most Elusive Material in Physics

“I’ve never seen this kind of fantastic synergy between theory and experiment.” from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-quest-for-the-most-elusive-material-in-physics/

We're in the Endgame Now: Our Updated Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Endgame is nearly here, so the only thing to do is catch up on the past 11 years of Marvel Studios films with our updated guide. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-complete-guide-to-the-marvel-cinematic-universe/

US Central Intelligence Agency Allegedly Told Allies That Huawei Is Funded By Chinese State Security, Army

The CIA reportedly presented the evidence to other members of the “Five Eyes” earlier this year. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/cia-allegedly-told-allies-that-huawei-is-funded-by-chinese-state-security-army/

This Avengers: Endgame Mashup Trailer Recalls a Decade of Hype

Not long to wait now. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-avengers-endgame-mashup-trailer-recalls-a-decade-of-hype/

Fat Endangered Parrots Finally Having Sex

It’s been the summer of love for kakapo parrots in New Zealand. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/fat-endangered-parrots-finally-having-sex/

What Do Nuclear Bomb Explosions Sound Like?

We asked a weapons physicist. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/what-do-nuclear-bomb-explosions-sound-like/

Alienware's Area-51m Is a Gaming Monster That Tackles Some of the Biggest Problems With Overkill Laptops

A powerful portable computer that will hopefully be upgradable as long as you can get compatible components. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/alienwares-area-51m-is-a-gaming-monster-that-tackles-some-of-the-biggest-problems-with-overkill-laptops/

When Will We Get the Game Boy Classic Edition?

Today the Game Boy turns 30 years old. Where is our Classic Edition? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/when-will-we-get-the-game-boy-classic-edition/

'It Feels Awesome': NASA Astronaut Learns She Will Spend Record-Breaking 328 Days in Space

Not coming home until February 2020. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/it-feels-awesome-nasa-astronaut-learns-she-will-spend-record-breaking-328-days-in-space/

Alex Kurtzman Talks the Motivation Behind That Moment in the Star Trek: Discovery Second Season Finale

Going boldly, indeed. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/alex-kurtzman-talks-the-motivation-behind-that-moment-in-the-star-trek-discovery-second-season-finale/

Striking Photos Capture the Unnatural Transformation of the Amazon Rainforest

A chilling reminder of how nature is ceding ground, both literally and figuratively, to the built environment. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/striking-photos-capture-the-unnatural-transformation-of-the-amazon-rainforest/

Leia Finds a Pint-Sized Battle Partner in the Latest Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures Short

Teamwork makes the dream work. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/leia-finds-a-pint-sized-battle-partner-in-the-latest-star-wars-galaxy-of-adventures-short/

New NASA Mission Will Measure the Mysterious Glow of Earth's Plants

The Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 (OCO-3 for short), will study how carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere fluctuate across space and time. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/new-nasa-mission-will-measure-the-mysterious-glow-of-earths-plants/

How to Get Back Into Your Phone or PC If You've Been Locked Out

Should you find yourself locked out of a phone or laptop and utterly unable to remember what your login credentials are, we’re here to help. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/how-to-get-back-into-your-phone-or-pc-if-youve-been-locked-out/

Scientists Dream of a Future Where Flying Cars Fight Climate Change

No point having flying cars if they can't help save the planet. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/scientists-dream-of-a-future-where-flying-cars-fight-climate-change/

AI Might Soon Make it Easy to Put Yourself In Your Favourite Video Game

Both your likeness, and the way you move. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ai-might-soon-make-it-easy-to-put-yourself-in-your-favourite-video-game/

Marcus Hutchins, Security Researcher Who Stopped WannaCry, Pleads Guilty to Malware Charges

The British cybersecurity researcher has pleaded guilty to charges unconnected to the 2017 attack. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/marcus-hutchins-security-researcher-who-stopped-wannacry-pleads-guilty-to-malware-charges/

Even a Little Bit of Exercise Can Keep Your Brain From Shrinking, Study Suggests

Staying fit could help keep your brain from shrinking and aging in your older years, suggests a new study out Friday from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/even-a-little-bit-of-exercise-can-keep-your-brain-from-shrinking-study-suggests/

Porn Regulators Powerless Against Horny British Teens

Porn, uh, finds a way. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/porn-regulators-powerless-against-horny-british-teens/

Netflix Is Testing a Feature to Serve Up Random Episodes If You Don't Know What to Watch

The streaming platform is testing out its own take on shuffle mode. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/netflix-is-testing-a-feature-to-serve-up-random-episodes-if-you-dont-know-what-to-watch/

Microsoft Pats Itself on Back For Some Pretty Weak Climate Pledges

These pledges are wholly inadequate and come at a time when Microsoft is helping companies fuelling the very rise in carbon emissions that’s driving climate change. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/microsoft-pats-itself-on-back-for-some-pretty-weak-climate-pledges/

Google Pulls Selfie App With Over 50 Million Downloads for Secretly Clicking Ads

The massively popular Selfie Camera app, plus five other apps tied to the same developer, had code that clicked on ads to generate revenue without user consent. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/google-pulls-selfie-app-with-over-50-million-downloads-for-secretly-clicking-ads/

These £3,000 Roll-Up Headphones Don't Even Cup Your Ears

Even the cheap earbuds that come bundled with your iPhone are better at blocking unwanted sounds than the uber-pricey MK01 Rollers. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/these-3000-roll-up-headphones-dont-even-cup-your-ears/

The Surface Hub 2S Is a Gigantic Windows Touchscreen With Special Wheels to Scoot Around on

Microsoft's Surface Hub 2S might actually deliver on the promise of making collaborating with your coworkers just a bit less painful. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-surface-hub-2s-is-a-gigantic-windows-touchscreen-with-special-wheels-to-scoot-around-on/

North Korea Says It Tested a New 'Tactical Guided' Mystery Weapon, Further Freaking Everyone Out

This is the second time that North Korea has played coy about new weapons in recent months. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/north-korea-says-it-tested-a-new-tactical-guided-mystery-weapon-further-freaking-everyone-out/

Star Trek: Discovery Goes Out With Sound and Fury, Signifying...Something

Lots of action. Lots of explosions. Lots of spoilers. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/star-trek-discovery-goes-out-with-sound-and-fury-signifying-something/

Rare Recordings of Elusive River Dolphins Show They Are Surprisingly Chatty

The Araguaian river dolphin of Brazil could hold important clues to our understanding of how and why dolphins evolved the capacity for communication. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/rare-recordings-of-elusive-river-dolphins-show-they-are-surprisingly-chatty/

Hubble Telescope Turns 29, Shares Incredible Photo of Southern Crab Nebula to Celebrate

Happy early birthday, Hubble. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/hubble-telescope-turns-29-shares-incredible-photo-of-southern-crab-nebula-to-celebrate/

A Simple Emulator Patch Makes Many Super Nintendo Games Look Amazing on an HDTV

All thanks to some clever math. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/a-simple-emulator-patch-makes-many-super-nintendo-games-look-amazing-on-an-hdtv/

The Worst Thing About Instagram Might Be Going Away

The social networking service wants to be more about what you share, not how many likes your posts get. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-worst-thing-about-instagram-might-be-going-away/

Planet Mercury Has Solid Inner Core About the Same Size as Earth's

A new analysis of NASA's MESSENGER observations has revealed new information about the mysterious planet's inner-workings. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/planet-mercury-has-solid-inner-core-about-the-same-size-as-earths/

Netflix is Bringing Top 10 Lists to the UK First

But whose top picks are they? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/netflix-top-10-lists-uk-first/

Apple's Secretive Project Titan Is Reportedly on a Quest for a Better Self-Driving Car Sensor

A fresh report has renewed rumours about Apple’s super-secretive autonomous car unit. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/apples-secretive-project-titan-is-reportedly-on-a-quest-for-a-better-self-driving-car-sensor/

Lego is Giving Away Free Marvel Stuff with Purchases

Including a buildable Avengers Tower and a collectable Captain Marvel print. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/lego-free-marvel-stuff/

The Best Personal Trainer Might Be a Dog

Adults in the UK who own a dog are more likely to get the recommended amount of weekly exercise as non-owners. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-best-personal-trainer-might-be-a-dog/

Some Fool Poured Concrete Down London Drains & Now We Have a Concreteberg

The weight of a blue whale. Great job, everyone. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/london-concreteberg/

Amazon Launches New Spotify Competitor With Ad-Supported Music Streaming for Echo Devices

For those keeping count, this is Amazon's third active Spotify competitor. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/amazon-launches-new-spotify-competitor-with-ad-supported-music-streaming-for-echo-devices/

Haynes Has Made a Manual for the Star Wars TIE Fighter

Officially, we might add. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/haynes-manual-star-wars-tie-fighter/

YouTube and Amazon Give Up Their Dumb Dongle Fight

As always with Amazon, there are some caveats. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/youtube-and-amazon-give-up-their-dumb-dongle-fight/

KFC Won't Sell You its Easter Hot Cross Bun

Rude. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/kfc-wont-sell-you-its-easter-hot-cross-bun/

This Simple Tool Will Reveal the Secret Life of Your Smart Home

Researchers at Princeton are developing technology that tracks what your smart home gets up to when you're not around. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-simple-tool-will-reveal-the-secret-life-of-your-smart-home/

Impress Your Friends With Intimate Knowledge of Movies and Shows You've Never Watched

How to get clued up on that killer twist everyone's talking about... and then talk about it like an expert. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/impress-your-friends-with-intimate-knowledge-of-movies-and-shows-youve-never-watched/

What Would Really Happen if Thanos Erased Half of All Life on Earth?

It turns out that life is surprisingly resilient to the Mad Titan’s plans. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/what-would-really-happen-if-thanos-erased-half-of-all-life-on-earth/

Dave Filoni Went To Surprising Lengths to Protect the Epilogue of Star Wars Rebels

Even many of the voice actors didn't know how the show would really end. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/dave-filoni-went-to-surprising-lengths-to-protect-the-epilogue-of-star-wars-rebels/

Liquid Blood Extracted From 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found Frozen in Siberia

Scientists are hoping to collect viable cells for the purpose of cloning the extinct species of horse. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/liquid-blood-extracted-from-42000-year-old-foal-found-frozen-in-siberia/

Kaspersky Lab Saga Grows Weirder as Critics of the Security Firm Say Bumbling Spy Tried to Discredit Them

Who is Lucas Lambert, and what are his connections to Kaspersky Labs? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/kaspersky-lab-saga-grows-weirder-as-critics-of-the-security-firm-say-bumbling-spy-tried-to-discredit-them/

Werner Herzog: 'Piracy Has Been The Most Successful Form of Distribution Worldwide'

Always tuned-in to the true nature and potential of technology, the influential film director Werner Herzog supports cinephiles who want to pirate his films. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/werner-herzog-piracy-has-been-the-most-successful-form-of-distribution-worldwide/

New Update Gives the Galaxy S10 a Real Night Mode

For now, the update only seems to be available in Switzerland, but we expect it to begin showing up on phones in other regions soon. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/new-update-gives-the-galaxy-s10-a-real-night-mode/

Mozilla Calls Out Apple's iOS Tracking Tech

Mozilla is asking Apple to implement an automatic monthly rotation for the unique ID that comes with every new iPhone to make it harder for advertisers to track users. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/mozilla-calls-out-apples-ios-tracking-tech/

Report: Boeing 737 Max Software is 'Operationally Suitable’

The new report was produced by the US Federal Aviation Administration's Flight Standardization Board, which consists of pilots, engineers, and aviation experts. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/report-boeing-737-max-software-is-operationally-suitable/

Facebook Picked a Great Day to Reveal That It Exposed 'Millions' of Instagram Passwords

Today’s revelation is a comparatively rare black eye for Instagram which has managed to avoid the intense scandals that plague its parent company. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/facebook-picked-a-great-day-to-reveal-that-it-exposed-millions-of-instagram-passwords/

These Robodogs Are Even Scarier When They Start Working In a Pack

That sound, that sound, as they come marching. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/these-robodogs-are-even-scarier-when-they-start-working-in-a-pack/

RIP BlackBerry Messenger (As We Know It)

BlackBerry is finally shutting down the consumer version of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) on 31 May. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/rip-blackberry-messenger-as-we-know-it/

If You Use Cannabis, It Could Take Twice As Much Anesthesia to Sedate You

While there's anecdotal evidence of cannabis users needing more sedation to go under, this study is seemingly the first to try quantifying how big of a problem it might be. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/if-you-use-cannabis-it-could-take-twice-as-much-anesthesia-to-sedate-you/

Scientists Partially Revive Disembodied Pig Brains, Raising Huge Questions

The achievement has tremendous scientific potential, but it raises some serious ethical and philosophical concerns. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/scientists-partially-revive-disembodied-pig-brains-raising-huge-questions/

Scientists Are Gearing Up to Drill Some of the Oldest Ice on the Planet

The project will chronicle changes in Earth’s climate going back a record-breaking 1.5 million years. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/scientists-are-gearing-up-to-drill-some-of-the-oldest-ice-on-the-planet/

George Lucas Helped Direct a Scene of the Game of Thrones Premiere

A George played a role in the return of Game of Thrones this week. Just perhaps not the George you may have presumed. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/george-lucas-helped-direct-a-scene-of-the-game-of-thrones-premiere/

YouTube Music is Now Free on Google Home Speakers

"Hey Google, play me some ads." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/youtube-music-free-on-google-home/

Facebook Asked Some Users for Their Email Passwords, Then 'Unintentionally Uploaded' 1.5 Million Contact Lists Without Consent

This is the umpteenth time in recent memory that Facebook has been found to have done something its users might not appreciate. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/facebook-asked-some-users-for-their-email-passwords-then-unintentionally-uploaded-1-5-million-contact-lists-without-consent/

Attenborough to Address the Nation on Climate Change Tonight

BBC One to interrupt whatever shite it usually puts on on a Thursday evening at 9:00pm for an important debate. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/attenborough-to-address-the-nation-on-climate-change-tonight/

A New NSFW Trailer for The Boys is Delightfully Horrifying

It isn't messing around. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/a-new-nsfw-trailer-for-the-boys-is-delightfully-horrifying/

Google Adds AI That Automatically Stops You From Filling Your Pixel 3 With Selfie Rubbish

At the least, it means your phone’s storage won’t get maxed out after one memorable night of partying. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/google-adds-ai-that-automatically-stops-you-from-filling-your-pixel-3-with-selfie-trash/

Report: Nintendo's Got a Cheaper, Smaller Nintendo Switch Coming This Autumn

There's also a more expensive Switch coming later, apparently. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/report-nintendos-got-a-cheaper-smaller-nintendo-switch-coming-this-autumn/

HS2's Already Burned £600m on Buying Houses and Gardens to Flatten Out

There won't be any money left for trains. It'll end up using the old diesel Pacers from Northern. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/hs2s-already-burned-600m-on-buying-houses-and-gardens-to-flatten-out/

YouTube's CEO Responds to its Bad Content Problem, Exposes the Core of its Platform Problem

Seemingly with each passing week, YouTube faces another content moderation problem. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/youtubes-ceo-responds-to-its-bad-content-problem-exposes-the-core-of-its-platform-problem/

Apple and Qualcomm End Global Court Battle and Are Best Buds Again

With Apple and Qualcomm back together again, the race for a 5G iPhone is officially on. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/apple-and-qualcomm-end-global-court-battle-and-are-best-buds-again/

More Specs for the OnePlus 7 Pro Have Leaked

Including a curious detail about the screen. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/oneplus-7-pro-specs-leak/

eBay's Latest Voucher Deals Means You Can Get Nearly £65 off a Nintendo Switch and Super Smash Bros.

Count us in! from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ebays-latest-voucher-deals-means-you-can-get-nearly-65-off-a-nintendo-switch-and-super-smash-bros/

Voices in AI – Episode 85: A Conversation with Ilya Sutskever

[voices_in_ai_byline] About this Episode Episode 85 of Voices in AI features host Byron Reese and Ilya Sutskever of Open AI talk about the future of general intelligence and the ramifications of building a computer smarter than us. Listen to this one-hour episode or read the full transcript at www.VoicesinAI.com Transcript Excerpt Byron Reese: This is Voices in AI brought to you by GigaOm and I’m Byron Reese. Today my guest is Ilya Sutskever. He is the co-founder and the chief scientist at OpenAI, one of the most fascinating institutions on the face of this planet. Welcome to the show Ilya. Ilya Sutskever: Great to be here. Just to bring the listeners up to speed, talk a little bit about what OpenAI is, what its mission is, and kind of where it’s at. Set the scene for us of what OpenAI does. Great, for sure. The best way to describe OpenAI is this: so at OpenAI we take the long term view that eventually computers will become as smart or smarter than humans in every single way

Asda Confuses Welsh Shoppers With Free Alcohol Claim

Got Welsh Twitter talked about more than Scottish Twitter for once. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/asda-confuses-welsh-shoppers-with-free-alcohol-claim/

More Than Twice as Many People Pirated Game of Thrones Than Watched It

They thought the stream had frozen but it was just Bran's relentless stare. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/pirated-game-of-thrones/

Revealed: The Hidden Geography of London's Cycle Hire Scheme

Where are people most trying to get away from, and where are they most trying to go to? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/revealed-the-hidden-geography-of-londons-cycle-hire-scheme/

Helium Balloons are the New Rail Infrastructure Scapegoats

Tangled in the power lines so it's all the fault of a distant crying child. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/helium-balloons-are-the-new-rail-infrastructure-scapegoats/

The Huawei P30 Lite Now Has a Release Date

And it's very soon. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/huawei-p30-lite-release-date/

Samsung Responds to Galaxy Fold Screen Issues

With a thoroughly non-revealing statement. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/samsung-responds-to-galaxy-fold-screen-issues/

Google Home is Currently £69

Nice. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/google-home-is-currently-69/

Ecuador Claims It's Been Hit With 40 Million Cyberattacks Since Giving Up Julian Assange

"The country has suffered 'volumetric attacks' that blocked access to the internet." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ecuador-claims-its-been-hit-with-40-million-cyberattacks-since-giving-up-julian-assange/

Look at All These Messed Up Galaxy Folds

A troubling number of journalists say their Galaxy Fold units are all jacked up. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/look-at-all-these-messed-up-galaxy-folds/

8 Movies Featuring Reanimation (That Aren't About Zombies)

Our favourite corpses who’ve bounced back from beyond with a little something extra . from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/8-movies-featuring-reanimation-that-arent-about-zombies/

How Much Longer Will Exercise Make Me Live?

Is the joy of not exercising really worth dying earlier, than, say, someone who does squats? We contacted the experts to find out. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/how-much-longer-will-exercise-make-me-live/

Piece of a Comet Found Tucked Inside Meteorite

The fragment comes from the earliest ages of the Solar System when the planets were still forming. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/piece-of-a-comet-found-tucked-inside-meteorite/

Indian Authorities Order Apple And Google to Remove TikTok From App Stores

This comes amidst growing concerns over sexually explicit content and criticism of legislators and law enforcement being shared on the app. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/indian-authorities-order-apple-and-google-to-remove-tiktok-from-app-stores/

In Live Address Delivered 400 Feet Underwater, Seychelles President Calls on Humanity to Protect the Oceans

For island nations like the Seychelles, sea level rise, coastal erosion, and the loss of coral reefs could literally put them underwater. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/in-live-address-delivered-400-feet-underwater-seychelles-president-calls-on-humanity-to-protect-the-oceans/

The Incredible Old-School iTunes Feature I Hope Apple Doesn't Kill

If Apple engineers are looking for features to save from the iTunes fire, I’m hoping the smart playlist is one of them. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-incredible-old-school-itunes-feature-i-hope-apple-doesnt-kill/

US Federal Agents, Police Are Using Google's Location History Feature to Track Down Suspects

Critics say this raises important questions about privacy, probable cause and the scope of arrest warrants. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/us-federal-agents-police-are-using-googles-location-history-feature-to-track-down-suspects/

Winters Are Only Going to Get Worse, So Researchers Invented a Way to Generate Electricity from Snowfall

If you’ve ever received a nasty shock when touching a metal door handle, you’ve already experienced the science at work here. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/winters-are-only-going-to-get-worse-so-researchers-invented-a-way-to-generate-electricity-from-snowfall/

Fair Warning: Facebook Is Reportedly Building Its Own Voice Assistant

How does Zuckerberg’s big public push towards greater privacy dovetail with a genre of products known for constantly listening to users? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/fair-warning-facebook-is-reportedly-building-its-own-voice-assistant/

I Have, Honest to God, Lost Track of Who Is Launching What Service

Brands: Please, no more. We're begging you. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/i-have-honest-to-god-lost-track-of-who-is-launching-what-service/

'Automated Racism': Chinese Police Are Reportedly Using AI to Identify Minority Faces

According to the New York Times, the Chinese government is using a facial recognition system to track Uighurs, the country’s Muslim minority. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/automated-racism-chinese-police-are-reportedly-using-ai-to-identify-minority-faces/

The 10 Best Things That Happened at Star Wars Celebration Chicago

Star Wars Celebration 2019 is in the books and it marked probably the biggest, most action-packed Celebration yet. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-10-best-things-that-happened-at-star-wars-celebration-chicago/

Virgin Media Gets Vodafone's 'Gigafast' Advertising Slapped Down by the ASA

900Mbps is not a gigabit. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/vodafone-gigafast/

This Better Not Be the Plan for the New iPhone SE

Rumours are frustrating. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-better-not-be-the-plan-for-the-new-iphone-se/

Huawei Donates P30 Phones to RSPCA for Better Photos of Rescue Animals

More of this, please. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/huawei-p30-rescue-animals/

In Dark Phoenix's Final Trailer, Jean Grey is Singing Her Swansong

The conclusion to Jean Grey’s story is going to be as devastating as it is long overdue. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/in-dark-phoenixs-final-trailer-jean-grey-is-singing-her-swansong/

Nokia 1 Plus Comes to the UK for Under £90

Why would you call it 1 Plus, though? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/nokia-1-plus/

The U.S. Case Against Assange is Looking Sort of Flimsy

The best and worst thing about the internet is that anyone can pretend to be anyone they want. Even Julian Assange. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-u-s-case-against-assange-is-looking-sort-of-flimsy/

Why You Should Care About the Latest Chapter in the Showdown Between Apple and Qualcomm

Whoever wins, the ripple effect will definitely not go unnoticed. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/why-you-should-care-about-the-latest-chapter-in-the-showdown-between-apple-and-qualcomm/

The 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 Has Better Cameras, Too

First phone to score 100 for video in DxOMark's tests. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/5g-samsung-galaxy-s10-cameras/

God Damn. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is Already Sold Out in the US

British types better get in quickly when pre-orders open here. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/samsung-galaxy-fold-sold-out/

DIY Garden Spitfire Refurb Wins Museum Place

Bloke bought abandoned replica chassis for £6,000 then it was off to Halfords with the weirdest shopping list. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/diy-garden-spitfire-refurb-wins-museum-place/

In the UK Between 1992 and 2008? MasterCard Might Soon Owe You Money

Even if you've never had a MasterCard. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/mastercard-class-action/

The Government's Decided Age-Verification Has to be Added to Porn From 15th July

Get your porn passes ready. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-governments-decided-age-verification-has-to-be-added-to-porn-from-15th-july/

Oh Boy, Hellboy's Box Office Debut is Hell

It seems like Hellboy’s cinematic future is once again going to be in doubt. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/oh-boy-hellboys-box-office-debut-is-hell/

Spotify Opens London R&D Site and Needs 300 New Staff

Some jobs even the likes of us could do. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/spotify-opens-london-rd-site-and-needs-300-new-staff/

Huawei P30 Pro: The Gizmodo Review

"Oh my god." "Is that real?" "How are they not edited!?" from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/huawei-p30-pro-the-gizmodo-review/

Honda's e Prototype Does a Surprise Turn at Milan Design Week

It’s another car that wants to be like your living room. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/hondas-e-prototype-does-a-surprise-turn-at-milan-design-week/

Clarkson Wishes the BBC Top Gear Team Every Massive Failure

Hatchet handle still warm and not going to be buried any time soon. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/clarkson-wishes-the-bbc-top-gear-team-every-massive-failure/

You Can Get 6 Months Free Now TV (and Game of Thrones) if You Switch to Now Broadband

One six month entertainment pass in exchange for switching your internet provider around to Now TV. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/you-can-get-6-months-free-now-tv-and-game-of-thrones-if-you-switch-to-now-broadband/

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Model Numbers Reveal Four Variants

But will any of them have a headphone jack? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/samsung-galaxy-note-10-variants/

Thames Water Stumbles Upon Grisly Graves of 26 Iron Age Skeletons

Archaeologists suspect some of the 3,000-year-old remains may have been victims of human sacrifice. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/thames-water-stumbles-upon-grisly-graves-of-26-iron-age-skeletons/

Burger King is Doing Free Whoppers Today

But don't try ordering anything else... from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/burger-king-free-whoppers/

George Lucas Says The Phantom Menace is One of His Favourite Films

The fact that Phantom Menace ushered in a new era of Star Wars is really its biggest legacy. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/george-lucas-says-the-phantom-menace-is-one-of-his-favoyrite-films/

There's a New Disc-Less Xbox One Coming in May

"We deleted the disc drive!" from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/theres-a-new-disc-less-xbox-one-coming-in-may/

Here's What Could Sink Uber, According to Uber

Nothing to do with the company's many controversies and legal issues, of course. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/heres-what-could-sink-uber-according-to-uber/

For the Net is Dark and Full of Spoilers: How to Avoid Online Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones

There are tools you can use to make sure you can enjoy both without any knowledge of what's to come. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/for-the-net-is-dark-and-full-of-spoilers-how-to-avoid-online-spoilers-for-avengers-endgame-and-game-of-thrones/

Petting Zoos May Be Chock Full of Superbugs

Many petting zoo animals could harbour and potentially spread dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including two nasty strains of E. coli. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/petting-zoos-may-be-chock-full-of-superbugs/

Pepsi Mercifully Spares Humanity From Its Space Billboards—for Now

If there is one thing no one needs, it’s additional spaces for brands to overwhelm humanity with even more advertising. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/pepsi-mercifully-spares-humanity-from-its-space-billboards-for-now/

The World's First Sport Invented By an AI Still Looks Less Absurd Than Synchronised Swimming

Anyone up for a game of Speedgate? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-worlds-first-sport-invented-by-an-ai-still-looks-less-absurd-than-synchronised-swimming/

Samsung Galaxy Fold: Our Closest Look Yet at the Next Generation of Phones

There are still several things foldable phones need to improve, but at the very least, Samsung has proven flexible screens can be more than a gimmick. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/samsung-galaxy-fold-our-closest-look-yet-at-the-next-generation-of-phones/

Playing Capcom's New Game Packed Arcade Stick With a Friend Is Going to Be Awkwardly Intimate

Get ready for the Capcom Home Arcade, out this October. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/playing-capcoms-new-game-packed-arcade-stick-with-a-friend-is-going-to-be-awkwardly-intimate/

Here's the Weirdest Apple Bug I've Ever Heard Of

If your Apple Pencil, iPad Pro, and car key fob are in the same place, they might all stop working. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/heres-the-weirdest-apple-bug-ive-ever-heard-of/

You Can Help the Bees With Your Wanking, All Thanks to Pornhub

Are you beesexual? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/pornhub-bees-beesexual/

EA Origin Users, Update Your Client Now

A recent bug with the company's Origin game client might be one of EA’s most serious issues yet. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ea-origin-users-update-your-client-now/

Nuclear Fuel Rod Removed From Stricken Fukushima Reactor for the First Time

This is an important step in the effort to clean up the plant—an operation that is expected to take decades. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/nuclear-fuel-rod-removed-from-stricken-fukushima-reactor-for-the-first-time/

This Brief Moment in the Game of Thrones Premiere Carried the Most Narrative Weight

This moment won't change the game of thrones, but it's one that carries the weight of a very big world. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-brief-moment-in-the-game-of-thrones-premiere-carried-the-most-narrative-weight/

Looks Like There's a Marvel AR Headset on the Way from Lenovo

Like the Star Wars one they made in '17. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/lenovo-marvel-ar/

There's Microplastic Blowing in the Wind, Study Suggests

“It seems scientists are finding plastic just about everywhere they look for it.” from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/theres-microplastic-blowing-in-the-wind-study-suggests/

Fender's Game of Thrones Guitars Cost More than Dragon Eggs

But they're cooler than a White Walker's feet in flip-flops. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/fender-game-of-thrones-guitars/

Firebox's Sweary Summer Fan is the Most British Thing Ever

It keeps repeating "it's f*cking boiling," like you in July. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/firebox-sweary-summer-fan/

Leaked Avengers: Endgame Footage Has Hit the Internet

This is why we can’t have nice things. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/leaked-avengers-endgame-footage-has-hit-the-internet/

Thanks to Pornhub You Can Help the Bees With Your Wanking

Are you beesexual? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/thanks-to-pornhub-you-can-help-the-bees-with-your-wanking/

GoPro Will Replace Your Broken Camera for a Fiver a Month

The full benefits of GoPro Plus are now available in the UK. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/gopro-will-replace-your-broken-camera-for-a-fiver-a-month/

Sony Reveals First PlayStation 5 Details

Backwards compatibility, 8K support, SSD, ray tracing... it's all here. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/sony-reveals-first-playstation-5-details/

Facebook's Ending Messenger Payments

Presumably because no one used them. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/facebooks-ending-messenger-payments/

Adjust Your Aston Martin Fantasies to Involve Coiling Charging Cables and Range Anxiety

"It's a CHAdeMO 2.0 cable, Bond, do keep up. You need to stop to charge here, here and here, then leave it overnight in Algiers Tesco car park. And please tell me you signed up to Zap-Map?" from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/adjust-your-aston-martin-fantasies-to-involve-coiling-charging-cables-and-range-anxiety/

Looks Like Google Will Show Off the 'Cheap' Pixel 3A Range on 7th May

Cheap being relative to the high cost of the original Pixel 3 handsets. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/looks-like-google-will-show-off-the-cheap-pixel-3a-range-on-7th-may/

350kW-Ready EV Charge Point Opens Today for the Zero Compatible Cars

There'll just be one Delorean and the TARDIS charging at that rate for the next 18 months though. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/350kw-ready-ev-charge-point-opens-today-for-the-zero-compatible-cars/

OnePlus Really Wants To Make Sure You're Not Expecting a Foldable Phone

Huawei is all about the TVs now. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/oneplus-really-wants-to-make-sure-youre-not-expecting-a-foldable-phone/

Ocado Boss Warns Mike Ashley Off Buying High Street Remnants

"Mike, leave it, you don't need Edinburgh Woollen Mill." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ocado-boss-warns-mike-ashley-off-buying-high-street-remnants/

You Don't Have to Watch Game of Thrones Illegally With This Now TV Offer

Get a 3 month entertainment pass for £18. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/you-dont-have-to-watch-game-of-thrones-illegally-with-this-now-tv-offer/

Could the Samsung Galaxy Fold Actually Be Worth It?

I found myself imagining the Fold fitting into my life seamlessly with almost zero adjustment. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/could-the-samsung-galaxy-fold-actually-be-worth-it/

Tesco Readies Own-Brand Vegan Sausage Roll

The meat is off. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/tesco-readies-own-brand-vegan-sausage-roll/

Twitter Doesn't Want You Sharing This Link About TV Piracy

Twitter deleted numerous tweets over the weekend that linked to news stories about some TV episodes that had leaked online. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/twitter-doesnt-want-you-sharing-this-link-about-tv-piracy/

This is How Earth Drinks Are Becoming Part of Star Wars Canon

Part of Disney’s plan to make Galaxy’s Edge feel “real” involves a number products you’re probably familiar with. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-is-how-earth-drinks-are-becoming-part-of-star-wars-canon/

Game of Thrones is Still Very Popular With Pirates, Surprising No One

Who possible could have guessed this? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/game-of-thrones-is-still-very-popular-with-pirates-surprising-no-one/

Filming Avengers: Endgame Sounds Like a Logistical Nightmare for Its Actors

The cast has long made clear the pressure of having to maintain the utmost secrecy of making the film. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/filming-avengers-endgame-sounds-like-a-logistical-nightmare-for-its-actors/

New Super-Secure Wifi is Actually Full of Security Holes

Despite being touted as nearly impossible to crack, WPA3 actually has several serious design flaws that leave it vulnerable. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/new-super-secure-wifi-is-actually-full-of-security-holes/

3,500 Amazon Employees Challenge Jeff Bezos to Take Real Action on Climate Change

They're calling on the company to do more to combat its carbon emissions and to end its relationships with oil and gas giants. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/3500-amazon-employees-challenge-jeff-bezos-to-take-real-action-on-climate-change/

How a £60 Smartwatch Can Still Be a Waste of Money

With smartwatches, as with other technologies, you expect them to get more advanced with each iteration. The Withings Move does the opposite. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/how-a-70-smartwatch-can-still-be-a-waste-of-money/

Extinction Rebellion Protesters Kick Off a Week of Global Climate Action by Shutting Down London

Their request is simple: for the world’s governments to stop sleepwalking through humanity’s last best chance at ecological and societal salvation. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-protesters-kick-off-a-week-of-global-climate-action-by-shutting-down-london/

What Does the Freaky Image of the Black Hole Actually Look Like?

Long live the hole pics. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/what-does-the-freaky-image-of-the-black-hole-actually-look-like/

Microsoft Claimed a Security Breach Didn't Compromise Email Messages—It Did

A series of security reports published over the weekend have raised serious concerns about Microsoft’s transparency in the wake of a recent data breach. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/microsoft-claimed-a-security-breach-didnt-compromise-email-messages-it-did/

As Death Toll Rises In Ebola Outbreak, WHO Declines to Declare Global Health Emergency

The outbreak, which started in August 2018, is so far the second deadliest Ebola outbreak in history. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/as-death-toll-rises-in-ebola-outbreak-who-declines-to-declare-global-health-emergency/

The Latest Facebook News Feed Rumour Is So Dumb I Pray It's True

Facebook is now reportedly testing an interface tweak that’s so aggressively dumb I sincerely hope they go for it. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-latest-facebook-news-feed-rumour-is-so-dumb-i-pray-its-true/

Game of Thrones Returns With No Time to Spare (Literally)

It’s taken nearly two years, but the game is finally entering its final round. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/game-of-thrones-returns-with-no-time-to-spare-literally/

US Lawmakers Demand Social Network Execs Reveal What They Spend Fighting Terrorism

“While social media companies tell us they’re taking this seriously, [we] want to see the numbers to back that up—and won’t stop until we get answers.” from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/us-lawmakers-demand-social-network-execs-reveal-what-they-spend-fighting-terrorism/

How Did This Full-Grown Fly End Up Inside a Sealed £2,000 Camera Lens?

The next time you’re peering deep inside one of your camera lenses and discover a tiny speck of dust, don’t complain. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/how-did-this-full-grown-fly-end-up-inside-a-sealed-2000-camera-lens/

Gravitational Wave Detectors Spot Two Potential Black Hole Collisions in a Week

It’s an exciting time for black holes, that’s for sure. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/gravitational-wave-detectors-spot-two-potential-black-hole-collisions-in-a-week/

5 Times Jeff Bezos Tried to Warn Us Amazon Is Listening

For years, Bezos has said Amazon is listening in one way or another. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/5-times-jeff-bezos-tried-to-warn-us-amazon-is-listening/

The First Detailed Study of How Mice Behave in Space Reveals Strange, Coordinated Zooming

It seems that mce adapt quickly to microgravity conditions. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-first-detailed-study-of-how-mice-behave-in-space-reveals-strange-coordinated-zooming/

US TV Network Screwed Up And Streamed Game of Thrones Hours Before Its Release

Major whoops. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/us-tv-network-screwed-up-game-of-thrones-stream-early/

Evian's Made a Strange Bubble Thing to Keep You Hydrated at Home

It uses 66 per cent less plastic. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/evian-renew/

This Pop-Up Phone Camera is Freaking Me Out

I don't know if I love or hate it. Possibly both? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/pop-up-phone-camera/

GCHQ Crackers Decode Frank Sidebottom's Mysterious Glyphs

Reveals that his nose hurt after concerts thanks to the pegging. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/gchq-crackers-decode-frank-sidebottoms-mysterious-glyphs/

OnePlus 7 News is Coming This Wdnesday

But don't expect the full phone launch quite so fast. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/oneplus-7-news-is-coming-this-wdnesday/

This Digital Camera Draws Every Photo It Snaps on an Etch A Sketch

And you can even make your own. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-digital-camera-draws-every-photo-it-snaps-on-an-etch-a-sketch/

Facebook Should Tell Kids When They're Being Monitored, Says ICO

Honestly some of these suggestions would be good for everyone. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/ico-recommendations/

Guinness Magically Holds Fours Beers Together Without Plastic

No more family-of-four seabird death rings or shrinkwrap. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/guinness-magically-holds-fours-beers-together-without-plastic/

The Government Actually Did Something Good for Renters

Possibly to distract us from the eternal bin fire that is Brexit. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/government-did-something-good-for-renters/

Gatwick Boss Expands on Drone Attack "Insider" Theory

Window cleaner with all the access credentials? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/gatwick-boss-expands-on-drone-attack-insider-theory/

The GoPro Hero 7 Black is a Bargain in John Lewis's Easter Sale

Grab it while you can. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/gopro-hero-7-black-bargain/

Man Sues Parents for Binning Huge Porn Collection

Who the hell carries 12 boxes of magazines around these days when there's the internet? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/man-sues-parents-for-binning-huge-porn-collection/

The 10 Best Party Videogames of All Time

All. Time. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/best-party-videogames-of-all-time/

Despite Other Delays, Crossrail Should Still Hit Reading by December

Which is good for the commuting process, but probably bad for local rent prices. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/despite-other-delays-crossrail-should-still-hit-reading-by-december/

I Rode an E-Scooter as Far From Civilisation as Its Batteries Could Take Me

An epic journey... while looking like a dork. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/i-rode-an-e-scooter-as-far-from-civilisation-as-its-batteries-could-take-me/

Here's When the OnePlus 7 Will Launch

According to a reliable leaker. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/oneplus-7-launch-date/

The Battle Rages On in the First Full Trailer for Clone Wars' Return

The Clone Wars animated series is back to tell Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan’s tales once more! from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-battle-rages-on-in-the-first-full-trailer-for-clone-wars-return/

Cows Got 5G Before You

A moo point? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/cows-got-5g-before-you/

Report: Apple May Spend Over Half a Billion on its Subscription Game Service

That's a lot of money. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/report-apple-may-spend-over-half-a-billion-on-its-subscription-game-service/

We Were All Free of Facebook's Iron Grip on the Internet for a Few Hours

For the second time in a month. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/we-were-all-free-of-facebooks-iron-grip-on-the-internet-for-a-few-hours/

It's the Last Day of the Amazon Spring Sale, But There are Still New Tech Deals to Enjoy

The sale is almost over, but there's still time to try and part you from your cash. Check out today's latest deals. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/its-the-last-day-of-the-amazon-spring-sale-but-there-are-still-new-tech-deals-to-enjoy/

New Species of Tiny, Extinct Human Discovered in Philippine Cave

The story of human evolution just got a lot messier. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/new-species-of-tiny-extinct-human-discovered-in-philippine-cave/

Amazon Is Aggressively Pursuing Big Oil as It Stalls Out on Clean Energy

The e-commerce giant is burning the climate from both ends. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/amazon-is-aggressively-pursuing-big-oil-as-it-stalls-out-on-clean-energy/

The First Footage From The Mandalorian Just Kicked Our Damn Ass

Fans who watched The Mandalorian panel online during Star Wars Celebration Sunday missed one key thing. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-first-footage-from-the-mandalorian-just-kicked-our-damn-ass/

Breaking Down Hellboy's Cryptic Post-Credits Scenes

Nothing to do with pancakes, unfortunately. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/breaking-down-hellboys-cryptic-post-credits-scenes/

Stratolaunch, World's Largest-Ever Plane by Wingspan, Successfully Takes Off on Maiden Flight

You know those planes that are, like, double planes, you know? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/stratolaunch-worlds-largest-ever-plane-by-wingspan-successfully-takes-off-on-maiden-flight/

Westworld Welcomes Lena Waithe to Season Three

New to the park. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/westworld-welcomes-lena-waithe-to-season-three/

'Big Brother is Watching': Facebook Accidentally Left Hidden Jokes in Thousands of Oculus Controllers

A bit like the jokes you used to get on lolly sticks, only existentially terrifying instead. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/big-brother-is-watching-facebook-accidentally-left-hidden-jokes-in-thousands-of-oculus-controllers/

This Football Fan Makes a Great Case For Not Getting a QR Code Tattoo

Another hardlinking football fan. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-football-fan-makes-a-great-case-for-not-getting-a-qr-code-tattoo/

400-Year-Old Sacrificed Guinea Pigs Wearing Colourful Earrings and Necklaces Discovered in Peru

Also, llamas. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/400-year-old-sacrificed-guinea-pigs-wearing-colorful-earrings-and-necklaces-discovered-in-peru/

Report: Hackers Steal, Publish Data on Thousands of Federal Agents, Police Officers Across US

The group backed up their claims by updating one of the compromised websites during a conversation with journalists. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/report-hackers-steal-publish-data-on-thousands-of-federal-agents-police-officers-across-us/

In the First Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Trailer, a New Jedi Hero Rises

Did anyone order a Jedi? from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/in-the-first-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-trailer-a-new-jedi-hero-rises/

J.J. Abrams Discusses How General Leia and Carrie Fisher Live on in The Rise of Skywalker

"You can’t recast that part, and you’re not just going to have her disappear." from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/j-j-abrams-discusses-how-general-leia-and-carrie-fisher-live-on-in-the-rise-of-skywalker/

Final Results of NASA Twins Study Show How Scott Kelly Changed After a Year in Space

He's okay, folks. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/final-results-of-nasa-twins-study-show-how-scott-kelly-changed-after-a-year-in-space/

Skype's Latest Feature Will Help You Show Your Parents How to Use Their New Phone

Or anyone, really. A lot of parents are quite good with tech. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/skypes-latest-feature-will-help-you-show-your-parents-how-to-use-their-new-phone/

Shazam's Greatest Message Is About Growing From Forgiveness

He does have the wisdom of Solomon, after all. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/shazams-greatest-message-is-about-growing-from-forgiveness/

Our First Impressions of Vader Immortal, the New Star Wars Story Told in VR - Plus the Trailer!

Darth VR. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/our-first-impressions-of-vader-immortal-the-new-star-wars-story-told-in-vr-plus-the-trailer/

The Internet Is Fascinated by the Black Hole News, so Naturally, YouTube Is Recommending Space Conspiracy Theory Videos

They're coming from Planet 9 to extract gold, apparently. Definitely not after the mick. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/the-internet-is-fascinated-by-the-black-hole-news-so-naturally-youtube-is-recommending-space-conspiracy-theory-videos/

Little Has a Great Message But Fails to Entertain

Little isn’t without its fair share of scenes that’ll make you chuckle, but it suffers from its best moments all having been crammed into trailers you’ve already seen. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/little-has-a-great-message-but-fails-to-entertain/

Apple News+ Is a Total Mess

There's a crapp for that. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/apple-news-is-a-total-mess/

Assange Charges Finally Reveal Why Chelsea Manning Is Sitting in Jail

Manning, who likely will face no new charges, can legally be detained for another 17 months. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/assange-charges-finally-reveal-why-chelsea-manning-is-sitting-in-jail/

This Avengers: Endgame Teaser Features a Rousing Captain America Pep Talk

Oh, that new haircut is your space 'do. I see. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/this-avengers-endgame-teaser-features-a-rousing-captain-america-pep-talk/

6,000 Amazon Employees, Including a VP and Directors, Now Call on Jeff Bezos to Stop Automating Oil Extraction

Equivalent to about 1/10th of the company’s entire corporate workforce has publicly added their names to the open letter. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/6000-amazon-employees-including-a-vp-and-directors-now-call-on-jeff-bezos-to-stop-automating-oil-extraction/

Public Wi-Fi Kiosks Are Turning Into Public Censorship Machines

According to BT, a “new automatic call blocking feature” has rolled out across all InLinkUK kiosks “in a drive to prevent misuse of the free calls service provided to the public". from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/public-wi-fi-kiosks-are-turning-into-public-censorship-machines/

Game of Thrones' Iain Glen Has Been Cast as Bruce Wayne (on Titans)

After Westeros, Jorah Mormont is heading to Gotham City. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/game-of-thrones-iain-glen-has-been-cast-as-bruce-wayne-on-titans/

Singapore Officials Set Horrifying Record, Busting 14-Tonne Shipment of Smuggled Pangolin Scales

About 36,000 pangolins were killed to harvest the scales, which is forbidden by international law. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/singapore-officials-set-horrifying-record-busting-14-tonne-shipment-of-smuggled-pangolin-scales/

Intricate Skin Impressions Still Visible on ‘Exquisitely Preserved’ Dinosaur Footprints

The level of detail in these impressions is nothing short of extraordinary, and it’s hard to believe they were made so long ago. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/intricate-skin-impressions-still-visible-on-exquisitely-preserved-dinosaur-footprints/