Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • 'Astroneer' brings space exploration to Xbox and PC on February 6th

    Space exploration game Astroneer has racked up a major following in its Early Access stage. After hinting at it, the game finally has an official release date. The title from System Era Softworks will be available for Xbox One and Windows 10 starting… Source: Engadget | 'Astroneer' brings space exploration to Xbox and PC on …

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Facebook fundraisers have raised over $1 billion

    Facebook announced today that it's expanding its nonprofit fundraising tool to Canada and Australia, and it also shared that it recently reached a major fundraising milestone. Since it launched the tool that allows users to raise money for nonprofits… Source: Engadget | Facebook fundraisers have raised over billion

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Google is working on a fix for Pixel 3's disappearing texts bug

    The Pixel 3's early teething troubles aren't over yet. Users are reporting that some of their text messages are disappearing, It's not clear whether it's an Android-level bug or specific to the Messages app, but some owners believe the issue might… Source: Engadget | Google is working on a fix for Pixel 3's disappearing texts …

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Microsoft releases its redesigned Cortana app for iOS

    Microsoft has released its updated Cortana app for iOS, which includes a design overhaul and new features, including music and podcasts support, an option to set up Cortana-enabled devices and a so-called conversational experience for the voice assis… Source: Engadget | Microsoft releases its redesigned Cortana app for iOS

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Google Maps keeps track of your conversations with local businesses

    Last year, Google began rolling out a feature that let users message businesses through their Google profiles. Now, it's integrating that feature into Google Maps. Any messages you've sent to businesses through their Google profiles will now be acces… Source: Engadget | Google Maps keeps track of your conversations with local businesses

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Indiegogo 'guaranteed shipping' will ensure refunds if campaigns fail

    Indiegogo plans to start offering "guaranteed shipping" on some crowdfunding campaigns through a pilot program starting in 2019. Creators who choose to partake in the pilot will promise to users that their product will be delivered. If they fail to f… Source: Engadget | Indiegogo 'guaranteed shipping' will ensure refunds if campaigns fail

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Netflix nabs eco-drama 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'

    Continuing its spurt of new content announcements, Netflix has snagged the global rights to Chiwetel Ejiofor's directorial debut, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. The Oscar-nominated thesp's movie will be available on the streaming service worldwide -… Source: Engadget | Netflix nabs eco-drama 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Facebook's turmoil has reportedly hit employee morale hard

    Facebook has been mired in bad news lately, including numerous data privacy scandals, criticism over its role in Myanmar violence and a tumbling stock price. As such, employee morale has fallen, with just 52 percent of employees saying they're optimi… Source: Engadget | Facebook's turmoil has reportedly hit employee morale hard

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • EA will remaster the first two 'Command & Conquer' games in 4K

    EA recently hinted that it would hop on the real-time strategy revival bandwagon and remaster Command & Conquer games, and now we know just what that entails. The publisher has confirmed that it's remastering both the original Command & Conq… Source: Engadget | EA will remaster the first two 'Command & Conquer' games in 4K

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • DOJ and SEC subpoena Snap over allegedly misleading investors

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have subpoenaed Snap Inc. requesting information about its March 2017 initial public offering. In a statement to Reuters, Snap said it has responded to a government… Source: Engadget | DOJ and SEC subpoena Snap over allegedly misleading investors

    November 14, 2018 | by Raheel