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We all love Westworld, but its main premise — that we'll be able to build robots identical to human in the near future — still seems impossibly far-fetched. That said, a company called Engineered Arts is definitely exploring the edges of the uncann… Source: Engadget | Westworld-like 'Mesmer' robot comes alive in a UK factory
May 22, 2018 | by RaheelWe've probably all been there: After a dating situation goes sour, you don't want to see your former flame's posts in your Instagram feed, but haven't quite ripped the Band-Aid off yet and unfollowed or blocked them. After all, there's still a chance… Source: Engadget | Instagram’s ‘mute’ feature hides annoying accounts
May 22, 2018 | by RaheelSpringfield, Missouri — This story begins in a liquor store. That's where, in 1971, Johnny Morris first launched his Bass Pro Shops fishing and hunting empire, selling lures, bait and tackle amid the bottles of Jim Beam and Jack Daniel's in one… Source: Engadget | Wonders of Wildlife
May 22, 2018 | by RaheelA group of lawmakers has penned a letter asking Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services to explain (PDF) how they respond to accusations of sexual violence against their drivers. The lawmakers are seeking answers in light of a CNN report published… Source: Engadget | US lawmakers demand answers from Uber about sexual assaults
May 22, 2018 | by RaheelHasbro isn't wasting much time bringing its board games to Oculus Rooms. As promised, you can now play Boggle in Facebook's social VR space, letting you play the classic word-finding game with up to four pals using Oculus Go or Gear VR headsets. It… Source: Engadget | Oculus brings Boggle to VR because… why not?
May 22, 2018 | by RaheelTonight Politico reports that the President is using mobile devices in ways that could increase his risk of being hacked. According to "senior administration officials" Donald Trump relies on at least two iPhones — one to make phone calls and one fo… Source: Engadget | Trump's iPhone use reportedly ignores 'inconvenient' security advice
May 22, 2018 | by RaheelWas your heart aflutter when you heard that Sony was releasing a smaller version of its Digital Paper E Ink tablet? If you live in the US, you can satisfy your heart's desire… well, almost. Sony has started pre-orders for the 10.3-inch model (the… Source: Engadget | Sony's smaller, cheaper Digital Paper tablet reaches the …
May 22, 2018 | by RaheelIt's been about a year since Comcast started revamping its Xfinity home internet services under the xFi brand. As part of the changes the company has been making, it started testing a simple way to build an in-home mesh network. After partnering with… Source: Engadget | Comcast is now selling mesh WiFi 'pods' to its …
May 22, 2018 | by RaheelThis week the NBA and NHL playoffs get ready to jump to their final rounds, but the big release is an old one: The Matrix in 4K on Ultra HD Blu-ray and streaming. Netflix drops in WHCD comedian Michelle Wolf with a new weekly show Sunday morning, aft… Source: Engadget | What's on TV: 'The …
May 22, 2018 | by RaheelJust because Syfy dropped The Expanse doesn't mean the cult sci-fi hit has met its end. Sources talking to Deadline, Variety and Hollywood Reporter have all claimed that Amazon is in discussions to resurrect The Expanse for a fourth season. Neither… Source: Engadget | Amazon is in talks to resurrect 'The Expanse'
May 21, 2018 | by Raheel