Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • NHTSA study forecasts dangerous rise in world temperatures by 2100

    The Trump administration has accepted the scientific consensus of human-made global warming. However, it's not being used to push for tougher environmental regulations — just the opposite, in fact. In a draft NHTSA environmental impact statement fo… Source: Engadget | NHTSA study forecasts dangerous rise in world temperatures by 2100

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • LG may unveil a hybrid Wear OS watch October 3rd

    For months, reports have suggested LG is working on a smartwatch that combines Wear OS and physical watch hands. It appears that the company will reveal said wearable, called LG Watch G7, at the V40 ThinQ smartphone launch next week, according to Ven… Source: Engadget | LG may unveil a hybrid Wear OS watch October …

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • The EPA will dissolve its science advisory office

    The Environmental Protection Agency will eliminate the Office of the Science Advisor, an entity within the agency that works to ensure its policies and decisions are based on quality science. The New York Times reports that the scientific advisory po… Source: Engadget | The EPA will dissolve its science advisory office

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Facebook hack exposed info on up to 50 million users

    Facebook announced on Friday that it has suffered a data breach affecting up to 50 million users. According to a report from the New York Times, Facebook discovered the attack on Tuesday and have contacted the FBI. The exploit reportedly enables atta… Source: Engadget | Facebook hack exposed info on up to 50 million users

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • ATM 'jackpotter' sentenced to year in US prison

    One of the men involved in an ATM jackpotting scheme in January this year is already facing punishment. A district court in Connecticut has sentenced Argenys Rodriguez to just over a year in prison, plus two years of supervised release and $121,355 i… Source: Engadget | ATM 'jackpotter' sentenced to year in US prison

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Samsung's Galaxy Watch Golf Edition puts a caddie on your wrist

    There are plenty of wearables that track your golf swing or help you choose the right club (Garmin has two, for example), but none of them are made by Samsung. Which is why the arrival of a Galaxy Watch Golf Edition smartwatch is exciting news — or… Source: Engadget | Samsung's Galaxy Watch Golf Edition …

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • The best antivirus is not traditional antivirus

    By Kevin Purdy 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 blog here. We set out to do a stand… Source: Engadget | The best antivirus is not traditional antivirus

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • VW and Microsoft team up on cloud services for connected cars

    VW's strategy for smarter cars extends beyond creating a single OS for its cars. It wants unified internet services, too. To that end, it's teaming up with Microsoft to build the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud and provide internet features that are cons… Source: Engadget | VW and Microsoft team up on cloud services for connected cars

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Photokina marks a massive upheaval in the camera landscape

    Remember the days when Panasonic was dedicated to Micro Four Thirds cameras and Nikon and Canon wanted you to see their latest DSLRs? That was so last month. Over the last 35 days or so, Nikon launched a pair of mirrorless full-frame cameras, the Z6… Source: Engadget | Photokina marks a massive upheaval in the …

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Apple wins appeal in $234 million patent infringement case

    Apple has won its attempt to have a patent infringement damages award against it reversed. In 2015, a jury found that Apple had infringed University of Wisconsin-Madison patents with some iPhone processors, and ordered the company to pay the Wisconsi… Source: Engadget | Apple wins appeal in 4 million patent infringement case

    September 28, 2018 | by Raheel