Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • SEC charges Theranos and CEO Elizabeth Holmes with ‘massive fraud’

    The SEC has charged Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani with fraud relating to the startup's fundraising activities. The company, as well as CEO Holmes and former president Balwani are said to have raised more than $700 million from… Source: Engadget | SEC charges Theranos and CEO Elizabeth Holmes with ‘massive fraud’

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Sushi robots, AI pianos and jump jetpacks on SXSW's show floor

    The SXSW show floor hosts a treasure trove of strange, innovative and ridiculous experiences from around the world. A vast array of industries are represented in the heart of the Austin Convention Center, including virtual reality, 3D audio, medical… Source: Engadget | Sushi robots, AI pianos and jump jetpacks on SXSW's show floor

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • California will send residents election information through Nextdoor

    Five California counties have adopted a voting act that will allow them to switch up how they handle elections. Within those counties, voters will have more choices in how they cast their ballots — the can mail them in, vote early or vote at any pol… Source: Engadget | California will send residents election information …

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • PlayTable combines blockchain and board games for peak nerdery

    Whether they're taking over a section of your local Target or dominating the list of Kickstarter's highest grossing projects, board games are booming right now. And, while traditional board games still have their place, plenty of companies are trying… Source: Engadget | PlayTable combines blockchain and board games for peak nerdery

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Deezer can provide the soundtrack for your Xbox One games

    You don't have too many options for large, on-demand music services that will stream in the background of your Xbox One games. Now that Groove Music is no more, Spotify is the main game in town. Thankfully, Deezer just gave you a viable alternative…. Source: Engadget | Deezer can provide the soundtrack for your Xbox …

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Stephen Hawking passes away at age 76

    Late Tuesday night the family of Stephen Hawking announced that the physicist has passed away at the age of 76. Awarded more than a dozen honorary degrees, Hawking theorized that black holes emitted a form of thermal radiation, and contributed to wor… Source: Engadget | Stephen Hawking passes away at age 76

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Samsung's C-Lab adds character to AI at SXSW

    Samsung's C-Lab has made a name for itself over recent years with a bunch of offbeat concepts . The in-house startup accelerator takes Samsung engineers' free-time projects and turns them into products. In the past we've seen speakers, wellness tech… Source: Engadget | Samsung's C-Lab adds character to AI at SXSW

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Lyft faces lawsuit over lack of wheelchair access in SF

    Uber was sued at least thrice over the past year for failing to accommodate passengers with wheelchairs, but a new lawsuit proves that it's not the only ride-hailing service with poor accessibility. Non-profit org Disability Rights Advocates has file… Source: Engadget | Lyft faces lawsuit over lack of wheelchair access in SF

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • YouTube CEO talks misinformation, creators and comments at SXSW

    YouTube's presence at SXSW 2018 extended beyond its Story HQ, a space where it turned ads into videos that feel more like art. The company's CEO, Susan Wojcicki, was part of a panel at the event titled "Navigating the Video Revolution in the Digital… Source: Engadget | YouTube CEO talks misinformation, creators and comments at …

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel
  • ESPN+ will host a documentary series on NBA rookies

    ESPN has ordered a documentary series for its upcoming streaming service that will center on members of the NBA's 2017-18 rookie class, Variety reports. The eight-episode series will follow select players from draft night preparations, to training an… Source: Engadget | ESPN+ will host a documentary series on NBA rookies

    March 14, 2018 | by Raheel