Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Intel details fourth Spectre-style CPU security flaw

    Intel said it was hoping to find more Spectre-like processor security flaws, and unfortunately it just found one. The company (along with Google and Microsoft) has disclosed a fourth exploit (simply titled Variant 4) that once again uses speculative… Source: Engadget | Intel details fourth Spectre-style CPU security flaw

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Drug could prevent memory loss in deep space astronauts

    Cosmic radiation is one of the greatest threats to astronauts embarking on deep space missions, not the least of which is the effect on the brain: it could hinder your memory and destroy vital synapses. Thankfully, you might only need to take some pi… Source: Engadget | Drug could prevent memory loss in deep space …

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Google Maps can replace the dull arrow with 3D car icons

    Google doesn't just want to reserve Maps navigation icons for special occasions. If you're using iOS, you can now replace Google Maps' drab blue arrow with a 3D car. You can even choose a vehicle that more closely reflects what you're driving, whet… Source: Engadget | Google Maps can replace the dull arrow with 3D …

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Tesla and Consumer Reports continue feud following Model 3 review

    Tesla and Consumer Reports have a sordid history of squabbling over car reviews, and that's not about to stop just because the Model 3 is on the road. CR has stopped short of recommending the Model 3 following a handful of complaints, most notably br… Source: Engadget | Tesla and Consumer Reports continue feud following …

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Official 'Fortnite' tournaments will offer $100 million in prizes

    When Epic Games revealed its first, albeit limited-time, Fortnite ranked play mode last week, it promised more details on competitive play would arrive soon. We now know a little more on Fortnite's future in the professional ranks — Epic is pumping… Source: Engadget | Official 'Fortnite' tournaments will offer 0 million in prizes

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Sonos bundles offer audio options for home theater, vinyl and more

    As we head towards Sonos' home theater event on June 6th, the company has just revealed new speaker bundles that will help you save on a Sonos-based home sound system. Source: Engadget | Sonos bundles offer audio options for home theater, vinyl and more

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • ESRB ratings changes could hurt indie games in the PSN Store

    It sounds like the ESRB could make it harder for indie game developers to sell their games. Recently, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board announced that it will be eliminating free, short-form ratings for digital games according to Gamasutra. Wh… Source: Engadget | ESRB ratings changes could hurt indie games in the PSN Store

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • iPhone painting app Procreate Pocket gets a major overhaul

    Developer Savage Interactive is making it it easier to create art and craft detailed sketches on the iPhone with a major update to Procreate Pocket. The developer completely overhauled the app, rewriting all of the code and rolling in Silica M, the s… Source: Engadget | iPhone painting app Procreate Pocket gets a major overhaul

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Microsoft turns SharePoint into the simplest VR creation tool yet

    Microsoft is sticking with its pragmatic approach to VR with SharePoint spaces, a new addition to its collaboration platform that lets you quickly build and view Mixed Reality experiences. It's a lot like how PowerPoint made it easy for anyone to cre… Source: Engadget | Microsoft turns SharePoint into the simplest VR creation tool yet

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Progressive groups want FTC to split Facebook into multiple companies

    Today, Axios reports that progressive groups will launch an advertising offensive aimed squarely at Facebook. Their mission? To convince the FTC to break up the company. They also want users on competing social networks to be able to communicate with… Source: Engadget | Progressive groups want FTC to split Facebook into multiple companies

    May 21, 2018 | by Raheel