Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Pocket Casts wraps up 2019 with an updated look and 100 top podcasts

    Outside of podcast apps from the likes of Apple and Google, or converted music playing options like Spotify and Pandora, Pocket Casts is one of our preferred options for multiplatform listening. In its latest mobile version — available now on Androi… Source: Engadget | Pocket Casts wraps up 2019 with an updated look and 100 …

    December 18, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Daimler is bringing electric school buses to Virginia

    The state of Virginia has taken a big step toward greener school transportation by ordering 50 of Daimler's Thomas Built electric buses, Daimler announced. The Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley models with 134 miles of range will go into service in the first pha… Source: Engadget | Daimler is bringing electric school buses to Virginia

    December 18, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Luigi's Mansion 3' is getting multiplayer DLC in 2020

    Nintendo has announced two DLCs for Luigi's Mansion 3, and they can both make playing with friends more fun. The first add-on will come out on April 30th, 2020, while the second one will roll out on July 31st — you'll have to buy them as a bundle fo… Source: Engadget | 'Luigi's Mansion 3' …

    December 18, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Mercedes EQA teaser reveals an electric counterpart to the GLA

    Mercedes has posted a teaser for the production EQA, and it doesn't appear share much of anything in common with the 2018 concept EV. The near-finished vehicle is now positioned as an "electric brother" of the 2021 GLA crossover, complete with a vir… Source: Engadget | Mercedes EQA teaser reveals an electric counterpart to the …

    December 18, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Google resumes Chrome 79 update for Android after fixing data bug

    Android users can now update their Chrome browser without having to worry that it would affect their other applications. Google has resumed Chrome 79's rollout for the platform after a bug forced the team to put it on hold. Users reported that the up… Source: Engadget | Google resumes Chrome 79 update for Android after …

    December 18, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Dish's smaller AirTV 2 can hide while it streams local TV

    Dish has unveiled a new version of its AirTV media box, and it's good news for those who want their over-the-air broadcasts in a subtler package. The AirTV 2 once again shares up to two streams of OTA material with the devices in your home, but it's… Source: Engadget | Dish's smaller AirTV 2 can …

    December 18, 2019 | by Raheel
  • SEC charges IT administrator over $7 million insider trading ring

    Insider trading among tech companies is nothing new, but some of these unscrupulous workers are more 'successful' than others. The SEC has charged former Palo Alto Networks IT administrator Janardhan Nellore and four friends with conducting insider t… Source: Engadget | SEC charges IT administrator over million insider trading ring

    December 18, 2019 | by Raheel
  • NBC's Peacock streaming service may charge $10 for ad-free viewing

    NBCUniversal's Peacock service might be free for some viewers, but the network also appears willing to charge money for the ad-averse. The Information tipsters claim that NBC is mulling a $10 ad-free tier as well as a $5 plan with limited ads. That… Source: Engadget | NBC's Peacock streaming service may charge for ad-free viewing

    December 17, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Facebook helped Reuters create an online course on identifying deepfakes

    Reuters has released a new 45-minute online course designed to help give journalists the tools they need to spot and avoid sharing manipulated pictures, videos and audio clips. While deepfakes are obviously a major component of the material, there's… Source: Engadget | Facebook helped Reuters create an online course on identifying deepfakes

    December 17, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Instagram's Layout feature adds collages to your Stories

    Today, Instagram is rolling out new Layout feature that will let you include multiple photos in a single story. When you open the Stories camera and select the Layout option, you'll be able to choose between two and six photos to combine in a grid-ba… Source: Engadget | Instagram's Layout feature adds collages to your …

    December 17, 2019 | by Raheel