Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Waymo can test fully driverless cars on California roads

    Get ready to see mysteriously vacant cars roaming around California streets. The state DMV has granted Waymo a permit to test fully driverless vehicles (not even an observer) on public roads, making it the first company in the state to receive permi… Source: Engadget | Waymo can test fully driverless cars on California roads

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Netflix renews 'BoJack Horseman' for sixth season

    Netflix might be ending long-running shows left and right, but there's at least one series surviving the gauntlet. The service has renewed BoJack Horseman for a sixth season, guaranteeing that it will have a run at least as long as House of Cards…. Source: Engadget | Netflix renews 'BoJack Horseman' for sixth season

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Those colorful Sonos One speakers go on sale November 5th

    Sonos is finally breaking away from the bland black and white color schemes that typically accompany speakers and is spicing things new with new, vibrant options. In collaboration with Danish design brand HAY, Sonos is releasing a run of the Sonos On… Source: Engadget | Those colorful Sonos One speakers go on sale November 5th

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • The Kepler space telescope's end has finally come

    The time has finally come to say goodbye to Kepler, the spacecraft that exceeded expectations throughout its mission and has so far confirmed more than 2,600 planets outside of our solar system. In March, NASA warned that Kepler's end might be nearin… Source: Engadget | The Kepler space telescope's end has finally come

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Uber’s $15 monthly subscription plan offers discounted rates

    If you use Uber a lot in Los Angeles, Austin, Orlando, Denver or Miami, then a new Ride Pass can net you a flat rate on UberX and UberPool trips, offering savings of up to 15 percent. Ride Pass will run users $14.99 a month ($24.99 for Los Angeles re… Source: Engadget | Uber’s monthly …

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Some DJI Matrice 200 drones are falling out of the sky

    Some DJI drones are falling from the sky and no one is sure why. The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a safety notice Friday warning that some DJI Matrice 200 model drones have lost power mid-flight without warning and dropped str… Source: Engadget | Some DJI Matrice 200 drones are falling out of …

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Facebook is still growing at a slow but steady pace

    It feels like for the better part of the past two years, every few months we talk about how Facebook hasn't been having an easy time. In 2018 alone, the company's faced several problems, such as the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal and, of co… Source: Engadget | Facebook is still growing at a slow …

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Microsoft Office will get a dark mode for macOS Mojave

    Microsoft Office users on macOS Mojave are in line for a welcome update, as a dark mode is on the way. However, you might need to wait a little while before Microsoft makes it a little more comfortable for most users to hash out their masterpiece nov… Source: Engadget | Microsoft Office will get a …

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Spare a thought for the guy with Lightning headphones

    It was a questionable decision to opt for headphones that work with two devices. Nevertheless, I do love the Audeze iSINE 10s that I've used every day for the past year and a half. Sure, I can't charge and listen to music at the same time, but thanks… Source: Engadget | Spare a thought for …

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Twitter’s new midterm election page already includes fake news

    Today, Twitter rolled out a new page focused on the US midterm elections, and on it, users can view supposedly relevant tweets through two tabs — "Latest" and "Top Commentary." On mobile, there's also a "News" tab that includes separate sections for… Source: Engadget | Twitter’s new midterm election page already includes fake news

    October 30, 2018 | by Raheel