Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • 'Monster Hunter: World' makes its PC debut August 9th

    Last E3 Capcom announced that Monster Hunter: World would be out for PlayStation 4, Xbox one and PC. There hasn't been much, if any, news about the game's PC port since, but that's all changed: Come August 9th, the co-op boss fight game will be avail… Source: Engadget | 'Monster Hunter: World' makes its PC …

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Sony's $999 Xperia XZ2 Premium pre-order includes $279 earbuds

    Phone makers are increasingly sweetening the pot for pre-order buyers (just ask the Canadians who got a free 4K TV with their LG G7s), and Sony doesn't want to be left out of that trend. It just launched Xperia XZ2 Premium pre-orders in the US, and… Source: Engadget | Sony's 9 Xperia XZ2 Premium pre-order …

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • House Republicans seek answers from Apple and Alphabet on privacy issues

    In the wake of last week's Google scandal around third-party apps accessing user information, top Republican members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent letters to both Alphabet and Apple. The top Republican leaders asked Alphabet CEO Lar… Source: Engadget | House Republicans seek answers from Apple and Alphabet on privacy issues

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Snapchat's camera may help you shop at Amazon

    Snap may rely on more than gaming to help turn around its ailing fortunes — it might soon offer camera-assisted shopping. App researcher Ishan Agarwal has found hidden Snapchat code for a Camera Search feature (initially called Visual Search) that… Source: Engadget | Snapchat's camera may help you shop at Amazon

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • 'Orange is the New Black' trailer reveals rising tension in season 6

    Netflix has remained relatively tight-lipped about what the sixth season of Orange is the New Black would entail. It's opening up now that the new season's trailer has arrived, though… and it's evident that tension is the order of the day. The se… Source: Engadget | 'Orange is the New Black' trailer reveals rising tension …

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • iOS update adds security-focused USB restricted mode (updated)

    Apple just released iOS 11.4.1 with an improved Find My AirPod feature and some stability fixes. It also appears to include USB Restricted Mode, a feature that was part of the 11.4.1 and iOS 12 betas. Though it wasn't in the release notes that popped… Source: Engadget | iOS update adds security-focused USB restricted mode …

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • iOS 11.4.1 update 'improves' Find My AirPods feature

    It has been almost three months since Apple's last incremental update for various devices like Apple Watch, iPhones and Apple TV. While the upcoming iterations of the company's operating systems (iOS 12, watchOS 5 and macOS Mojave are still in beta,… Source: Engadget | iOS 11.4.1 update 'improves' Find My AirPods feature

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Tencent is bringing its music division to the US

    Tencent's push onto American entertainment is going beyond gaming and movies. Now the Chinese conglomerate will bring its Tencent Music Entertainment division to domestic shores, as spotted by TechCrunch. Over the weekend, the company announced (PDF)… Source: Engadget | Tencent is bringing its music division to the US

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Nissan Titan Surfcamp is a beach house on wheels

    By Antti Kautonen Remember the Nissan Smokin' Titan unveiled this spring? That concept combined a Nissan Titan XD with some proper BBQ capabilities. While barbecue is certainly a summer staple, Nissan has also rolled out another summertime special:… Source: Engadget | Nissan Titan Surfcamp is a beach house on wheels

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Jaden Smith's latest album is only available on Instagram

    Whatever you think of Jaden Smith's music, you have to give him credit for finding new ways to capture listeners' attention. The budding rapper has debuted SYRE: The Electric Album, a reinterpretation of his album from last year, solely though Instag… Source: Engadget | Jaden Smith's latest album is only available on Instagram

    July 9, 2018 | by Raheel