Headlines | Technology | Reviews | Gadget Updates
PBS is airing a two-part Frontline documentary on Facebook Monday and Tuesday, centered around the company's undeniably enormous impact on democracy and privacy around the world. The trailer for The Facebook Dilemma suggests it addresses issues such… Source: Engadget | Watch PBS’ documentary on Facebook’s woes tonight
October 29, 2018 | by RaheelYou won't have to wait until Apple's big iPad event to find out when iOS 12.1 will arrive. Apple has confirmed that the update will be available on October 30th (the day of the event) for all existing iOS 12-compatible devices. For most, the highligh… Source: Engadget | Apple will release iOS 12.1 with Group …
October 29, 2018 | by RaheelThe British government announced a new "digital services" tax that would take two percent of revenues generated by tech giants, according to Sky News. The tax would skim cash off of what the companies make from services like online advertising and st… Source: Engadget | UK wants tech giants to pay two percent tax on …
October 29, 2018 | by RaheelGoogle has announced a partnership with Disney that can help bring kids stories to life. Starting today, Google Home can play ambient music and sound effects as you read select Little Golden Books aloud. All you have to do is say "Hey Google, let's r… Source: Engadget | Google Home can enhance kids' stories with …
October 29, 2018 | by RaheelSeveral Google Pixel 3 XL owners have encountered what must be the most annoying of bugs. As if one notch wasn't bad enough, a second "software notch" is popping up on various parts of some screens, more or less making the display look like an expens… Source: Engadget | Google Pixel 3 XL bug adds …
October 29, 2018 | by RaheelGoogle isn't just backing away from its military AI contract, it's promising to use that computational power for more positive purposes. The company has launched an AI for Social Good program that will unify engineering and research efforts dedicated… Source: Engadget | Google pledges million toward AI solutions for social issues
October 29, 2018 | by RaheelWalmart is continuing to copy pages from the Amazon playbook, this time with a version of its Sam's Club warehouse store where shoppers can check out by using their phones. The store, which takes some obvious influence from Amazon Go stores, will ope… Source: Engadget | Walmart will open an Amazon Go-style Sam’s Club store
October 29, 2018 | by RaheelIf SoundCloud's Premier program terms seemed too onerous to you, you're not the only one. SoundCloud has changed the Premier agreement in response to criticism, most notably removing a covenant not to sue the company. This was an "outdated" element… Source: Engadget | SoundCloud updates Premier program terms after backlash
October 29, 2018 | by RaheelAt E3 2018, Sony announced Tetris Effect, a trippy new take on the perennial classic. Developed by Enhance, it's set to be released on November 9th for PlayStation 4 and PSVR. If you're looking to try before you buy, Enhance announced today that a fr… Source: Engadget | PS4 owners can try ‘Tetris Effect’ for …
October 29, 2018 | by RaheelUnless you're changing tires, you generally can't fix a Tesla car yourself — not when the brand has made it difficult just to get documentation, let alone parts. It's inching in the right direction, though. Tesla has published its parts catalog, d… Source: Engadget | Tesla publishes the parts catalog for its electric cars
October 29, 2018 | by Raheel