Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Nokia says its phones sent data to China by mistake

    Nokia phone brand owner HMD Global is understandably nervous about Finland investigating claims that its handsets send sensitive data to China, and it's trying to clear its name. The company said in a statement that it "mistakenly included" the devi… Source: Engadget | Nokia says its phones sent data to China by mistake

    March 23, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Apple's rumored game service wouldn't include 'freemium' titles

    It's now a little clearer how Apple's rumored game subscription service might work — including what you wouldn't get. Bloomberg sources claim the service will bundle paid games (most likely the more popular ones) for a flat monthly rate, and would… Source: Engadget | Apple's rumored game service wouldn't include 'freemium' titles

    March 23, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Upscaled: NVIDIA’s RTX ray tracing put to the test

    Welcome to the first episode of our new explainer series, Upscaled. We're going to be examining the components and gadgets that are helping move technology forward, and in this first episode, we're looking at graphics cards. Source: Engadget | Upscaled: NVIDIA’s RTX ray tracing put to the test

    March 23, 2019 | by Raheel
  • This week in tech history: Android Wear, Twitter and Friendster

    At Engadget, we spend every day looking at how technology will shape the future. But it's also important to look back at how far we've come — that's what This Week in Tech History will do. Join us every weekend for a recap of historical tech news, a… Source: Engadget | This week in tech …

    March 23, 2019 | by Raheel
  • The Morning After: Preparing for Apple's 'show time' event

    Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend! While we prepare for Apple's "show time" event — check in with us live at 1 PM ET on March 25th — it's time to look back at some of this week's highlight stories. Apple kept the news… Source: Engadget | The Morning After: Preparing …

    March 23, 2019 | by Raheel
  • GM will build a new Chevrolet EV at its Orion plant

    GM has confirmed plans to build another electric vehicle at the same Orion Township, MI factory where it currently manufactures the Bolt, as well as test autonomous vehicles for Cruise. We don't have a name or potential release date for this next EV,… Source: Engadget | GM will build a new Chevrolet EV at its …

    March 23, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' comes to Netflix June 21st

    Netflix's flood of content includes a significant anime push — Ghost in the Shell, Ultraman — and as part of that it's going to be the first streamer with Neon Genesis Evangelion on tap, worldwide. The classic series will go live on Netflix June 21… Source: Engadget | 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' comes to Netflix June …

    March 23, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Self-healing 3D-printed gel has a future in robots and medicine

    Robots might be a little more appealing — and more practical — if they're not made of hard, cold metal or plastic, but of a softer material. Researcher at Brown University believe they've developed a new material that could be ideal for "soft robot… Source: Engadget | Self-healing 3D-printed gel has a future in robots …

    March 23, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Firefox finally takes fuller advantage of your iPad

    Your choices for iPad-friendly web browsers just got ever-so-slightly larger. Mozilla has released an arguably overdue version of Firefox that aims to take better advantage of the iPad's extra screen real estate. It supports iOS' built-in split scr… Source: Engadget | Firefox finally takes fuller advantage of your iPad

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Beats' spin on the new AirPods could debut in April

    Apple at long last has updated its AirPods, and subsidiary Beats may be set to expand its own product lineup with its first true wireless earbuds. CNET reports Beats will announce a fully wireless version of its Powerbeats next month. Source: Engadget | Beats' spin on the new AirPods could debut in April

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel