Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Uber reportedly increased self-driving simulations after fatal crash

    Uber allegedly "neglected" simulation testing for its autonomous vehicles according to The Information. Following March's fatal accident between one of Uber's self-driving vehicles and a pedestrian, that's apparently changed, after ceasing all on-roa… Source: Engadget | Uber reportedly increased self-driving simulations after fatal crash

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Alexa and Echo will arrive in Italy and Spain later this year

    Amazon's plan to put Alexa everywhere is extending from homes to hotels and, soon, the Mediterranean. It will bring Alexa and the various Echo devices to Spain and Italy later this year. Sonos and Bose will also start selling their Alexa-enabled devi… Source: Engadget | Alexa and Echo will arrive in Italy and Spain later …

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Verizon will stop selling customer location data to aggregators (updated)

    Last month, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent letters to Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, asking who they share their customers' location data with and whether those companies obtain customer consent. The move came after reports revealed that a se… Source: Engadget | Verizon will stop selling customer location data to aggregators (updated)

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel
  • GitHub Education is a free software development package for schools

    GitHub, the online, open-source code repository recently acquired by Microsoft, has already made big moves to support future software developers. In 2012 it launched the Student Developer Pack, in 2015 it built the GitHub Classroom for teachers, and… Source: Engadget | GitHub Education is a free software development package for schools

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Some of the most popular PS4 titles now cost just $20

    In keeping with tradition, Sony has introduced a selection of best-selling PS4 games for a discount. 'PlayStation Hits' will offer titles like Metal Gear Solid V, Doom, Bloodborne and Uncharted 4 for $20. The game line will be available online and in… Source: Engadget | Some of the most popular PS4 titles now cost just

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Snapchat will begin adding docu-series to its slate of shows

    Snapchat has hosted around 50 series on its Discover page so far, including murder mysteries, reality shows, sports coverage and news. And soon it will be adding docu-series. The company has announced one series that's set to air in September, but a… Source: Engadget | Snapchat will begin adding docu-series to its slate of shows

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Twitch allows everyone to customize streams with multiple tools

    Twitch's work on Extensions — video overlays and visual embellishments for streams — keeps plugging along. Today the broadcasting service announced that now every user can turn on up to three different video overlays and a trio of below-player Exte… Source: Engadget | Twitch allows everyone to customize streams with multiple tools

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel
  • PAX’s ‘Session Control’ helps you control your vape high

    If you partake in cannabis, you've probably overdone it at some point and felt like the walls are closing in. Or instantly forgot what you just said and were suddenly paranoid everyone in the room thinks you're weird? Or put your vape pen down so you… Source: Engadget | PAX’s ‘Session Control’ helps you control …

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel
  • GameStop confirms buyout talks as downloads take their toll

    It won't shock you to hear that GameStop has been suffering as downloads have taken off. Now, however, it might be looking for help. In the wake of a Reuters leak, GameStop has confirmed that it's in talks about a "potential transaction." While the r… Source: Engadget | GameStop confirms buyout talks as downloads take …

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Adobe’s new all-in-one video-editing tool will work across devices

    Adobe is working on a new video-editing product called Project Rush that brings three tools — Premiere Pro, Audition and After Effects — together in one place. With Project Rush, you'll be able to edit the color of your videos, improve the sound qu… Source: Engadget | Adobe’s new all-in-one video-editing tool will work across …

    June 19, 2018 | by Raheel