Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Facebook plans 'independent' committee for content moderation appeals

    In response to the recent New York Times report, Facebook just announced that it was going to take important steps in curtailing misinformation. During a call with reporters, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook will create a new independent body that p… Source: Engadget | Facebook plans 'independent' committee for content moderation appeals

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Tinder's Swipe Surge tells you when there's a rush of potential dates

    If you've used dating apps long enough, you know it tends to be easier to find a potential match at certain times than others — you might have better success on Friday night than Wednesday afternoon, for example. And Tinder wants you to capitalize… Source: Engadget | Tinder's Swipe Surge tells you when there's a …

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Xbox's Black Friday deals start early for Live Gold members

    Microsoft's Xbox Black Friday sale is kicking off early for Xbox Live Gold members, and you can grab discounts on some of the biggest titles around right now. Red Dead Redemption 2 was only released a few weeks ago, but you can save 10 percent in the… Source: Engadget | Xbox's Black Friday deals start …

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Amazon is discounting Echo and Fire devices for Black Friday

    You're probably familiar with the 12 days of Christmas, but how about the seven days of Black Friday? Amazon is getting the savings started early by cutting the prices on its own devices starting November 16th. The sale will run through Black Friday,… Source: Engadget | Amazon is discounting Echo and Fire devices for Black …

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Premier League wants video referees starting next season

    The wheels are in motion for the Premier League to roll out the video assistant referee (VAR) system starting in 2019-2020. Teams have agreed in principle to the plan, and the league will formally request approval from FIFA and the International Foot… Source: Engadget | Premier League wants video referees starting next season

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Huawei might try to take its voice assistant outside of China

    Smartphone maker Huawei is planning on taking its popular voice assistant outside of China and competing with Amazon, Google and Apple internationally, according to a report from CNBC. The Chinese technology firm is apparently working on a version of… Source: Engadget | Huawei might try to take its voice assistant outside of China

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • How Aardman made a WWI game look like an oil painting

    Most video games set in the First or Second World War shoot for gritty realism. In Battlefield 1, for instance, there's an extraordinary amount of detail in every uniform, firearm and mud-filled trench. It's the visual fidelity, paired with addictive… Source: Engadget | How Aardman made a WWI game look like an oil painting

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • With keyboard and mouse support on Xbox, Microsoft closes the gap on PCs

    After years of unfulfilled promises and a few weeks of build-up, the Xbox One family finally supports keyboards and mice. Alright, so it's still a feature reserved for members of the beta-esque Xbox Insider Program and few games actually work with th… Source: Engadget | With keyboard and mouse support on Xbox, Microsoft closes the …

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Nike's new NYC flagship store is fueled by its mobile app

    New York City's 5th Avenue shopping district is home to iconic brands like Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Versace and Adidas, but for the past few months a big member of that list has been missing: Nike. The company closed its flagship NikeTown stor… Source: Engadget | Nike's new NYC flagship store is fueled by its …

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • FDA to limit sales of flavored e-cigarettes

    The Food and Drug Administration is essentially banning flavored e-cigarette sales at convenience stores and gas stations as part of a crackdown on underage vaping and smoking. The agency is limiting sales in physical stores to those that have age-re… Source: Engadget | FDA to limit sales of flavored e-cigarettes

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel