Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Google: Android Pie will hit more devices in 2018 than Oreo did in 2017

    Google has long been criticised for the long delays between Android upgrades. While iPhone users are merrily chowing down on regular OS updates, Android users have to wait for long intervals, with lower cost handsets never seeing an update at all dur… Source: Engadget | Google: Android Pie will hit more devices in 2018 than …

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Google's Pixel Slate ships in December

    We knew the Pixel Slate was inbound when both Google and Best Buy opened up pre-orders last week. Updated listings on Google's store now reveal that the Chrome OS tablet will ship within two to four weeks, depending on the model you're after. Source: Engadget | Google's Pixel Slate ships in December

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Why are Long Island City residents upset about Amazon HQ2?

    When Amazon announced it would build its secondary headquarters in Long Island City, NY, the benefits seemed clear. Amazon will be able to more easily tap into the country's media capital; The campus will be easily accessible by three major airports…. Source: Engadget | Why are Long Island City residents upset about Amazon HQ2?

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Bunch lets you video chat while playing mobile games

    Live gaming with friends via console is nothing new, but as more live games come to mobile, there's a gap in the market for better experiences to connect friends that want to play together on this platform as well. Enter Bunch, an app that lets users… Source: Engadget | Bunch lets you video chat while …

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Amazon strikes a global deal with Blumhouse for eight thrillers

    Jason Blum's Blumhouse Television, the production house behind TV shows like Eye Candy and Cold Case Files, has struck a deal with Amazon Studios to create eight dark/thriller films that will all be thematically connected. If the name Jason Blum soun… Source: Engadget | Amazon strikes a global deal with Blumhouse for eight thrillers

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Boeing's solar-powered climate research drone takes flight in 2019

    Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing that specializes in unmanned aerial vehicles, is gearing up to launch a solar-powered autonomous aircraft. The vehicle, called Odysseus, is designed for persistent flight at high-altitudes and will be us… Source: Engadget | Boeing's solar-powered climate research drone takes flight in 2019

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Windows 10 preview adds smarter active hours and a true light theme

    Microsoft only just resumed rolling out its problematic Windows 10 October update, but it's already looking toward the future. The company has released a Windows 10 Insider Preview to Fast ring users with some big updates in tow, both conspicuous an… Source: Engadget | Windows 10 preview adds smarter active hours and a true light …

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • NYT: Facebook's crisis response included sneaky redirections

    It's no secret that the last couple of years have seen Facebook's reputation take a series of hits — whether due to data breaches, alleged bias, rumors of intrusive spying or confusing policies — but a New York Times report tonight exposes more abo… Source: Engadget | NYT: Facebook's crisis response included sneaky redirections

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • eBay's toy catalog includes a $100,000 'Magic: The Gathering' card

    eBay is following in the footsteps of Amazon (despite an ongoing beef between the two) and attempting to revive the old holiday shopping tradition of the toy catalog. The online retailer is putting together a Toy Book containing the hottest items of… Source: Engadget | eBay's toy catalog includes a 0,000 'Magic: The Gathering' card

    November 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Facebook starts rolling out Messenger's 'unsend' feature

    Facebook didn't take long to roll out Messenger's unsend feature, although it may be a while before you have the option of correcting missteps in your part of the world. Unsending is now available in Messenger's Android and iOS apps in Bolivia, Colo… Source: Engadget | Facebook starts rolling out Messenger's 'unsend' feature

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel