Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • 'Fallout 76' won't come to the Switch because it 'wasn't doable'

    Bethesda has made a habit of releasing Switch versions of high-profile games (with the help of Panic Button) despite technological limits, but it won't be pulling a rabbit out of a hat with Fallout 76. Marketing exec Pete Hines told guests at PAX Au… Source: Engadget | 'Fallout 76' won't come to the Switch because …

    October 29, 2018 | by Raheel
  • 'Yooka-Laylee' in-game filter revives the Nintendo 64 era

    There are many, many games that recreate the look of 8-bit and 16-bit games, but there isn't a lot for people who grew up with the first generation of 3D-oriented consoles. Where's their nostalgia hit? Playtonic Games is taking care of it. The studio… Source: Engadget | 'Yooka-Laylee' in-game filter revives the Nintendo 64 era

    October 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • iOS icon provides clearest look yet at iPad Pro with Face ID

    You don't have to rely on tiny icons or word-of-mouth leaks to know what the next iPad Pro will look like — Apple has provided a good clue all on its own. The 9to5Mac team has discovered an iOS icon that shows the 2018 iPad Pro in much clearer deta… Source: Engadget | iOS icon …

    October 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • IBM buys Linux giant Red Hat to thrive in the cloud

    IBM isn't a stranger to Linux by any stretch, but it might just become one of the platform's strongest supporters in the near future — and shake up the cloud landscape, for that matter. IBM has announced a deal to buy Linux giant and open source en… Source: Engadget | IBM buys Linux giant Red …

    October 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Gab loses hosting provider following Pittsburgh mass shooting

    Gab continues to lose support from internet services following the anti-Semitic mass shooting in Pittsburgh. Hosting provider Joyent is suspending service for Gab as of the morning of October 29th, likely leaving the social network "down for weeks,"… Source: Engadget | Gab loses hosting provider following Pittsburgh mass shooting

    October 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • The best USB-C adapters, cables and hubs

    By Nick Guy and Sarah Witman This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full USB-C adapters, cables… Source: Engadget | The best USB-C adapters, cables and hubs

    October 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • After Math: Life imitating art imitating life

    Between the political theater and unreal earnings reports, this has been a surreal week for the ages. But while you were glued to the news feeds, an AI-generated art piece sold for silly money, NASA fixed the Hubble by jiggling its handle and a band… Source: Engadget | After Math: Life imitating art imitating life

    October 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Google Assistant now controls your Roku devices

    After a few weeks of waiting, Roku's promised Google Assistant control is here. If you're using a TV or player running at least Roku OS 8.1, you can link the Google Home app to your Roku account and control core functions using only voice and an "on… Source: Engadget | Google Assistant now controls your …

    October 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • PayPal bans Gab in wake of Pittsburgh mass shooting

    Internet giants are continuing their crackdown on hate speech following the anti-Semitic mass shooting in Pittsburgh. PayPal has banned the social network Gab, a known haven for hate speech, after reports revealed that the shooter was a frequent pos… Source: Engadget | PayPal bans Gab in wake of Pittsburgh mass shooting

    October 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • FAA warns drone operators to steer clear of high-priority naval bases

    The military is authorized to shoot down drones flying over bases, but at least two naval bases are still struggling to get operators to stop getting too close. Now, the FAA has issued a stricter warning against flying drones too near Naval Base Kits… Source: Engadget | FAA warns drone operators to steer clear of …

    October 28, 2018 | by Raheel