Tag: Gear / Gear News and Events

As Skies Fill With Space Junk, Nonprofit Urges US to Pause StarLink Launches

The advocacy group PIRG is asking the US government to conduct environmental reviews of commercial internet satellites. The group’s new report warns of a space garbage problem with Earthly consequences. Source

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Google 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Google TV Streamer: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date

Nest’s connected thermostat gets a redesign and some AI smarts, the brand new iteration of the Chromecast also serves as a hub for your smart home. Source

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To Study Tornados, Bring an Apocalypse-Proof Truck. And Rocket Launchers

A day of chasing storms with Reed Timmer’s Dominator 3, the latest in extreme twister tech. Source

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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus With AI News Widget: Specs, Prices, Availability

The company has bafflingly turned to its head of finance to be the unlikely voice of its irreverent news app—now available on all Nothing and CMF handsets, including the new Phone (2a) Plus. Source

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Wear This AI Friend Around Your Neck

The latest attempt at an AI-powered wearable is an always-listening pendant. But it doesn’t help you be more productive, it just keeps you company. Source

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Lime’s New Rideshare Ebikes Are More Approachable—Throttle and All

The LimeGlider and LimeBike, currently in pilot programs, have smaller frames and wheels and are equipped with throttles. Source

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