Adam Clark Estes, Author at Gizmodo

The Creator of Popcorn Time Finally Revealed Himself

Love it or hate it—but you probably love it—Popcorn Time is a revolutionary app. And Federico Abad, the 29-year-old Buenos Aires-based developer who created it and just granted his first international interview about the “Netflix for torrents,” seems like a pretty rad guy. Based on a new interview with Dagens Næringsliv, a Norwegian tabloid, Abad…

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Apple TV Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know

It’s been a long time coming, but the prophets appear to agree: Apple is finally ready to reinvent TV. But! Instead of a releasing a long-rumored Apple television set, which would be a longshot, the Cupertino company will likely showcase a radically improved version of its stodgy set-top box. It’ll be great for gamers, and…

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McDonald’s Bought Over 4 Percent of the Eggs in the US Last Year

When McDonald’s decides to make a change in its suppliers, it moves markets. The American fast food giant just announced that it would shift to cage-free eggs. That’s a big deal since McDonald’s purchases accounted for “more than 4 percent of the 43.56 billion eggs produced in the United States last year.” That figure comes…

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Everything We Know About Apple’s iPhone Unveiling Today

Another iPhone day is upon us, but this year, there’s a twist. While we can undoubtedly expect to see a new phone, we also expect a look at a very meaningful upgrade to the aging Apple TV. The latest iPhone will put more power in your pocket. The new Siri-ready Apple TV might just transform…

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Remember the Last Time Apple Tried to Launch a Video Game Console?

With Apple’s big event less than 24 hours away, everybody is getting excited about a new gaming-focused Apple TV. But you might not realize that the Cupertino company’s been down this road before. A few times, in fact. Dan Frommer just published a fun retrospective into Apple’s long and sordid history with TV gadgets. It…

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John McAfee’s Mysterious “Advisors” Want Him to Run for President

One-time security expert and full-time fun guy John McAfee has an announcement to make: “My advisors are pressing me to run.” For president. Of the United States of America. This year. Or at the very least, John McAfee is thinking about running for the nation’s office because he’s received “many thousands of emails saying please…

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AT&T’s New Gadget Will Put Wifi in Your Old Ass Car

In-car wifi is equal parts mind-bending and irresponsible-seeming. But you know you want it, and you’ve only been able to get it in brand new cars that are already computers on wheels. Until now, that is! AT&T just announced a new gadget called Mobley that plugs into your car’s on-board diagnostics port, and when you…

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iPad Pro Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know

Steve Jobs famously shunned the idea of an iPad Mini. (He was kind of right.) But what about an iPad Mega? What about a bigger, better iPad for people who want more out of a tablet? Obviously, iPad Mega is a terrible name, but it’s not a terrible idea. Whether you call it the iPad…

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iPhone 6s Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know

How do you make the best iPhone ever even better? That’s the perennial question, one that’s inevitably easier to answer as Apple releases innovative new products. This year, the fan universe finds a plethora of clues in the company’s wearable computer. The iPhone 6s, these clues suggest, will be a giant Apple Watch. Check out…

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Russia Just Banned PornHub

In Soviet Russia, porno was a big no-no. And while the land of Putin has loosened up in recent years, it’s still very much frowned upon. Case in point: Russia has banned PornHub and ten other sexy websites. Roskomnadzor, Russia’s media overlords, just added the 11 sites hosting “illegal pornography” to the Unified Register of…

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Adblock Plus Now Works on iOS Devices

Two days before Apple is expected to release iOS 9—including new adblocking capabilities in Safari—the company that makes Adblock Plus is jumping the gun. Eyeo just released the Adblock Browser for iPhone and iPad. It works a lot like every other browser except, you know, it blocks ads. Well, the Adblock Browser says it blocks…

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A Beginner’s Guide to American Gin

Gin is a divisive drink. It has been for centuries. Responsible for an early booze-fueled crisis in England, the botanical-infused distilled spirit was once seen as scourge on society. Three hundred years later, it’s become the elegant answer to vodka and, increasingly in the US, an artisanal concoction. Regardless of your own history with juniper-laced…

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What’s New With Parrot’s Zik 3.0 Wireless Headphones?

Parrot just revealed the third generation Zik headphones. The Zik 3.0 will look very familiarif you’ve ever seen the Zik 2.0, since the design remains largely unchanged, it’s just available in some gaudy new styles. But a couple of tiny tweaks like wireless charging and USB audio make them even more futuristic. Like its predecessor,…

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This Futuristic See-Through Fridge Is Finally Going to Be a Real Thing

Haier’s been teasing its Smart Window Refrigerator for a couple of years now, but it will finally hit stores in Europe and Asia next year. It’s a crazy invention. You walk up to the fridge, and motion sensor-powered lights illuminate the inside of the inside which you can see through the translucent door. The Wi-Fi-enabled…

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Google Chrome Just Got a Lot Faster

After months—if not years—of bellyaching over slow speeds and shaky stability, Google finally announced an array of improvements to Chrome that could improve the lives of millions. The company says the browser will now offer users “a faster and more efficient web.” Well, Google certainly couldn’t make it slower or less efficient. The latest version…

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Onkyo’s New Wireless Earbuds Look Hilariously Huge

Onkyo is best known for its strong tradition of audiophile-grade home theater gear. But the legendary Japanese hi-fi company is branching out, andjust unveiled a massive-looking set of completely wireless earbuds at IFA in Berlin. They probably sound great, but like home theater components, you probably couldn’t go jogging with them. Don’t get me wrong,…

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You Can Now Type With Your Voice in Google Docs

And it works pretty well too!! Return new lock backstage we delete. space or at least I got it. Actually let me rephrase that: the new voice typing feature in Google Docsworks reasonably well as long as you pay close attention and use your keyboard. I typed the above paragraph in a Google Doc with…

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Comcast’s New All-You-Can Internet Fee Sounds Like a Trick

Comcastis trying out a new fee that offers an all-you-can internet upgrade to customers with data caps. The so-called “Unlimited Data Option” allows you to use the internet as much as you want. The fee is $30, in addition to what customers are already paying for service. Wait, what? This is just a test. It’s…

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Wikipedia Bans Hundreds of Editors Who Extorted Users for Cash

Wikipedia is no stranger to scandals, but a quiet update on its administrators’ announcement board reveals a big problem. The site’s CheckUser team recently banned 381 editors’ accounts for “undisclosed paid advocacy.” In other words, these Wikipedians were secretly shilling for brands and even resorting to extortion. The scam is relatively straightforward. Using sockpuppet accounts,…

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McDonald’s Will Serve Breakfast All Day, Thanks to Kitchen Upgrades

It’s been just over two years since Gizmodo wondered publicly why McDonald’s didn’t serve breakfast all day. And that was already years after hungry citizens everywhere wondered why they could eat Egg McMuffins for dinner. Now, McDonald’s has heard our call: All day breakfast will be available across America on October 6. So why didn’t…

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The Creator of Popcorn Time Finally Revealed Himself

Apple TV Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know

McDonald’s Bought Over 4 Percent of the Eggs in the US Last Year

Everything We Know About Apple’s iPhone Unveiling Today

Remember the Last Time Apple Tried to Launch a Video Game Console?

John McAfee’s Mysterious “Advisors” Want Him to Run for President

AT&T’s New Gadget Will Put Wifi in Your Old Ass Car

iPad Pro Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know

iPhone 6s Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know

Russia Just Banned PornHub

Adblock Plus Now Works on iOS Devices

A Beginner’s Guide to American Gin

What’s New With Parrot’s Zik 3.0 Wireless Headphones?

This Futuristic See-Through Fridge Is Finally Going to Be a Real Thing

Google Chrome Just Got a Lot Faster

Onkyo’s New Wireless Earbuds Look Hilariously Huge

You Can Now Type With Your Voice in Google Docs

Comcast’s New All-You-Can Internet Fee Sounds Like a Trick

Wikipedia Bans Hundreds of Editors Who Extorted Users for Cash

McDonald’s Will Serve Breakfast All Day, Thanks to Kitchen Upgrades

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New Theory Says We’ve Been Overcomplicating the Big Bang

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