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Here’s Why ATMs Are Becoming Harder to Find

New data shows the U.S. recently lost 18,500 ATMs, and while tap-to-pay options are spiking, the banking industry says ATM crime is also part of the decline.

Tech News Kevin Hurler Mar 3

You Can Actually Browse the Web on a 27-Year-Old Mac Plus

Jeff Keacher wanted to get his Mac Plus, now well into its third decade, online. It had been on BBSes and text-only Lynx via dial-up back in the day, but Keacher wanted to go full TCP/IP. And it worked. He even loaded Gizmodo for us! The Mac Plus had been sitting in his family’s basement…

Tech News Lily Hay Newman Dec 15

When Did We Start Using the + and – Signs?

Though most people in this world never want to think about math after high school, let’s talk about its symbols. Where and when did the symbols for addition and subtraction get invented? We don’t even question them when we see them now. But what the heck did people use before that? Mario Livio, an astrophysicist…

Tech News Casey Chan Mar 13

Windows Phone 8 Will Be Powered By a Snapdragon S4 Plus Processor

Qualcomm and Microsoft are continuing their cozy relationship with Snapdragon S4 Plus processors set to power Windows Phone 8. A couple weeks ago, Qualcomm launched tiers for the Snapdragon platform. The S4 Plus is built for a wide array of smartphones. It’s dual-core, up to 1.7GHz, up to Adreno 305 GPU, it has built-in 3G…

Tech News Brent Rose Jun 20

The Best Fitness Watch

You need to get in shape. Or maybe you are in shape, and want to be… inshaper. These fitness watches will run you ragged, or at least track your heart beats, distance traveled, and speed until you win this thing. Off to the races! 4th Place: Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS with Heart Rate At…

Gadgets Mat Honan Nov 2

Does Google’s Own CEO Even Use Google+ Anymore?

Here you see Larry Page’s public Google+ page. And that he hasn’t updated it in a month. Now, granted, he could very well be having a Plus Party for his Circles in there, but given the recent drop in public activity… Not a good look. [NetworkWorld] https://gizmodo.com/public-google-posts-have-fallen-41-percent-what-does-5840583

Tech News Kwame Opam Sep 17

The Best Ways to Kill Your SMS Plan

Your phone company is screwing you on text messaging. SMS messages cost them next to nothing, yet they charge you up the yin-yang. So how’s about sticking it to the phone company with some viable alternatives to SMS messaging? https://gizmodo.com/at-ts-new-text-plan-overcharges-you-by-10-000-000-perce-5832245 Decent Alternatives Kik Platforms Supported: iOS, Android, Windows Phone Cost: Free What’s Good: It’s totally…

Tech News Brent Rose Sep 13

Fox Just Tightened the Noose on Hulu: Meet the 8-Day Content Delay

Hulu’s wonderful because if you miss one of your favorite shows you can just hop online and watch it the next day. Oh, sorry, that’s why Hulu was wonderful. Because Fox made big moves today that’ll change that forever. Well, for most of you, anyway. According to the WSJ, Fox has decided to make you…

Television Brian Barrett Jul 26

Where Are All The Girls On Google+?

Ok ladies, ‘fess up. Why are you not joining Google+? It’s fun, it’s new and it really, really needs a feminine touch. According to information from Google+ stat trackers SocialStatistics and FindPeopleOnPlus, the new social network is dominated by men. And it’s not even close — up to 86.8% of all Google+ users are male.…

Tech News Kelly Jul 14

Google Has Ensnared Over 10 Million People in Its Circles, Latched Millions More to Android

During a call to discuss Google’s record-setting quarter, CEO Larry Page shared some tidbits about the company’s nascent social program: over 10 million people have Google+ accounts just a couple of weeks in, and approximately one billion items are shared and received in a single day. Still a far cry from Facebook’s 750 million, but…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jul 14

Why Google+? Your Parents Can’t Find You There

Presenting the next logical step in the “Google+ is good because it isn’t Facebook” argument: you’re much less in danger of constant parental surveillance. For now, anyway. Enjoy it while it lasts, tweens! [The Doghouse Diaries] https://gizmodo.com/should-you-friend-your-parents-on-facebook-5710785

Tech News Brian Barrett Jul 11

Google’s Looking Real Nice Right Now

Holy crap, who let the designers out their cages at Google? The same day they launched the massive Google+ project, Google went around and prettied up all kinds of rough edges. Just take a look. Google Mobile’s Just a Big, Pretty Superwebapp Now https://gizmodo.com/google-mobiles-just-a-big-pretty-superwebapp-now-5817137 There’s new Google design pixels all over the place. Have you…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Jun 30

Here’s a Way To Get a Google+ Invite Now (Updated)

Dying to try Google+, but don’t have the tech cred to get an invite? Don’t worry, just find a Google+ user and ask them to share a post with you. You will be sent an email with a link to “Learn More about Google +”. When you click on that link, you can sign up…

Tech News Kelly Jun 29

Maybe the Only Google+ Selling Point You Care About

Sometimes when you’re running for office, being smart and likable and well-dressed doesn’t really matter. Not nearly as much, at least, as the fact that you’re not the incumbent. And that’s why you’re going to try Google+ despite yourself. [xkcd]

Tech News Brian Barrett Jun 29

Wi-Fi Calling Now Free for Android Owners on T-Mobile

WiFi-calling is now free for T-Mobile customers with an Android handset. All you need is the Smart Wi-Fi application and an Even More or Even More Plus calling plan. According to a T-Mobile representative, Magenta customers should be able to call customer service to add this sweet new feature to their accounts starting today. [GigaOm]

Tech News Kelly May 17

PS3 Launches Hulu Plus Preview, Has Console Exclusivity Until Next Year

Hulu Plus has launched in preview mode for select PlayStation Plus members. And not only is it the only gaming console you can access the service with today, you won’t see Hulu Plus on anyone other system until 2011. https://gizmodo.com/hulu-plus-is-real-10-month-for-iphone-ipad-and-tv-vi-5575555 While you’ll need to be a PlayStation Plus member to access Hulu Plus in preview…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jul 14

Hulu Plus Won’t Always Require a Playstation Plus Subscription

Contrary to what we previously heard, Hulu Plus for the PS3 will not require a Playstation Plus subscription forever. A Playstation Plus subscription is only required during the current Hulu Plus “preview period”. https://kotaku.com/hulu-plus-requires-playstation-plus-subscription-5576022 According to Hulu Support: The Playstation Plus service is only a requirement during the preview period. Once the preview period ends…

Tech News Casey Chan Jul 6

Angry Jobless Man Remotely Disables Over 100 Cars

Omar Ramos-Lopez was recently laid off from the Texas Auto Center and he was angry about it. So he used a former coworker’s password to log into software allowing him to remotely disable cars and got his revenge. Webtech Plus, the software Ramos-Lopez accessed is “repossession software that allows the dealership to disable a car’s…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Mar 17

Palm Pre Gets Its First Decent, Official Game: Assassin’s Creed

Whoa, whoever said Palm didn’t have any decent games will definitely be eating their hat for dinner tonight. Assassin’s Creed: Altaïr’s Chronicles has just hit the Palm Pre app store, last seen on the DS, iPhone and Symbian phones. The prequel to the first Assassin’s Creed is a couple of years old now, but still…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Jan 26

Ngmoco’s Xbox Live-esque iPhone Service Set to Launch Tomorrow

High-end iPhone gaming company Ngmoco will be launching Plus+, their social gaming service, for the iPhone tomorrow. https://gizmodo.com/ngmoco-wont-be-making-iphone-3gs-exclusive-games-5286132 Similar to Microsoft’s Xbox Live subscription, Ngmoco Plus+ gamers will be able to create profiles, keep track of friends, records and gaming history across multiple games. But unlike XBL, Plus+’s service won’t be $50 a year—it’ll be…

Tech News Andi Wang Jun 16

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Here’s Why ATMs Are Becoming Harder to Find

You Can Actually Browse the Web on a 27-Year-Old Mac Plus

When Did We Start Using the + and – Signs?

Windows Phone 8 Will Be Powered By a Snapdragon S4 Plus Processor

The Best Fitness Watch

Does Google’s Own CEO Even Use Google+ Anymore?

The Best Ways to Kill Your SMS Plan

Fox Just Tightened the Noose on Hulu: Meet the 8-Day Content Delay

Where Are All The Girls On Google+?

Google Has Ensnared Over 10 Million People in Its Circles, Latched Millions More to Android

Why Google+? Your Parents Can’t Find You There

Google’s Looking Real Nice Right Now

Here’s a Way To Get a Google+ Invite Now (Updated)

Maybe the Only Google+ Selling Point You Care About

Wi-Fi Calling Now Free for Android Owners on T-Mobile

PS3 Launches Hulu Plus Preview, Has Console Exclusivity Until Next Year

Hulu Plus Won’t Always Require a Playstation Plus Subscription

Angry Jobless Man Remotely Disables Over 100 Cars

Palm Pre Gets Its First Decent, Official Game: Assassin’s Creed

Ngmoco’s Xbox Live-esque iPhone Service Set to Launch Tomorrow

LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Sees 30% Off on Amazon While LEGO and Nintendo’s Official Stores Keep It at Full Price

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