Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Instagram allows you to post to Stories from other apps

    Today, Instagram announced a new way to share your favorite moments to Stories. You can now post to your Instagram Story directly from a third-party app, so you can easily share what you're doing, what you're enjoying or what you're listening to with… Source: Engadget | Instagram allows you to post to Stories from other …

    May 1, 2018 | by Raheel
  • $199 Oculus Go VR headset is ready for pre-order on Amazon

    We're just hours away from the first keynote speech of Facebook's F8 event where we're expecting to hear about all kinds of things, including its mass-market standalone VR headset. Facebook first showed off the Oculus Go as "Project Santa Cruz" two y… Source: Engadget | 9 Oculus Go VR headset is ready for pre-order on …

    May 1, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Facebook's 'downvote' test spreads to more users Down Under

    With Facebook's F8 developer event approaching, word has spread that more users can try its "downvote" button on post comments. While it's not the fabled "dislike" button that some would like to see, it is a way for users to flag comments Reddit-styl… Source: Engadget | Facebook's 'downvote' test spreads to more users Down Under

    May 1, 2018 | by Raheel
  • What's on TV: 'Manhunt,' 'Donkey Kong' and 'I'm Dying Up Here'

    The NBA and NHL playoffs rage on while the MLB season is well underway, but this week our eyes are turned to a new John Woo film and Swedish thriller series coming to Netflix. Manhunt focuses on a prosecutor out to clear his name, which will predicta… Source: Engadget | What's on TV: 'Manhunt,' 'Donkey …

    May 1, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Opera discontinues its mobile VPN app

    Opera's free mobile VPN app wasn't long for this world, unfortunately. The browser maker has discontinued both its Android and iOS VPN clients after SurfEasy, the developer Opera had acquired in 2015, parted ways with the company. We've asked about t… Source: Engadget | Opera discontinues its mobile VPN app

    May 1, 2018 | by Raheel
  • 3Doodler's latest kits help kids draw 3D shapes in the classroom

    Since it crowdfunded on Kickstarter back in 2013, 3Doodler has come out with multiple versions of its 3D-printing pen — including a kids version and a pro version — as well as themed kits focusing on architecture, robotics and other STEM activities… Source: Engadget | 3Doodler's latest kits help kids draw 3D shapes in the …

    May 1, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Twitter's new shows include Formula 1 and SportsCenter Live

    Twitter wasn't kidding when it promised a flurry of video. The social network has announced more than 30 video deals, including a slew of live shows. To begin with, Twitter has landed a Formula 1 deal: The @f1 account will stream a live post-race s… Source: Engadget | Twitter's new shows include Formula 1 and …

    May 1, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Blu settles with FTC over allegations of lax user data security

    Unlocked mobile phone retailer Blu has settled with the FTC over allegations that it didn't protect consumers from a Chinese company that farmed their data and misled users about the extent of it. The device maker won't get slapped with a fine, but a… Source: Engadget | Blu settles with FTC over allegations of lax …

    April 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • 'Stardew Valley' finally lets you farm with your friends

    Stardew Valley fans, take note: You can finally put your friends to work in the farming sim, whether you have them hack away at your errant rocks, plant seeds or partner with you at the Flower Dance. The long-awaited multiplayer beta has finally arri… Source: Engadget | 'Stardew Valley' finally lets you farm with your …

    April 30, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Atari VCS pre-orders start May 30th, but it won't ship until 2019

    Nearly a year after it was first revealed, retro gaming enthusiasts will finally be able to order the Atari VCS beginning May 30th via an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign. Source: Engadget | Atari VCS pre-orders start May 30th, but it won't ship until 2019

    April 30, 2018 | by Raheel