Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • What's on TV: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' 'Burnout Paradise'

    This week gamers can finally revisit Burnout Paradise on new-gen consoles as the game gets remastered for 4K and released Friday for $40. It's also time for an early release of the latest Star Wars movie on video on-demand services, while the men's c… Source: Engadget | What's on TV: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' …

    March 13, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Now MoviePass' CEO says the app never tracked customers

    A week after MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe's comments that "we watch how you drive home" came to light, the exec is walking back those words. In an interview with Variety, Lowe said "I said something completely inaccurate as far as what we are doing…We… Source: Engadget | Now MoviePass' CEO says the app never tracked …

    March 12, 2018 | by Raheel
  • London Mayor: Tech companies aren't above the law

    The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, kicked off his SXSW 2018 keynote with some jokes that sparked a deafening laugh and applause from the audience. He first talked about how he was shocked by the amount of hipsters here in Austin, Texas, followed by a c… Source: Engadget | London Mayor: Tech companies aren't above …

    March 12, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Trump blocks Broadcom's attempted takeover of Qualcomm

    Broadcom's hopes of acquiring Qualcomm might have been quashed for good. President Trump has issued an order blocking Broadcom's proposed takeover and anything "substantially equivalent" to it over concerns that it might "impair the national security… Source: Engadget | Trump blocks Broadcom's attempted takeover of Qualcomm

    March 12, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Tesla raised its Supercharger rates across the US

    Tesla has increased its Supercharging rates across the US, Electrek reports. And while most states' prices increased by 20 to 40 percent, some experienced more substantial rises in costs. For example, California's rates rose from 20 cents per kWh to… Source: Engadget | Tesla raised its Supercharger rates across the US

    March 12, 2018 | by Raheel
  • First 'Hearthstone' expansion of 2018 delves into ‘The Witchwood’

    Weeks after laying out this year's plan for Hearthstone, Blizzard has announced the first expansion of 2018: The Witchwood. Once it lands, the Year of the Raven will begin — and all of 2016's cards will be retired from the main Standard format. The… Source: Engadget | First 'Hearthstone' expansion of 2018 delves into ‘The …

    March 12, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Overwatch League team releases player over hateful speech

    Overwatch League player Felix "xQc" Lengyel has been suspended twice for using both homophobic and racist slurs, and he's now bowing out entirely. Dallas Fuel and Lengyel have announced that they've "mutually agreed to part ways" in the wake of his… Source: Engadget | Overwatch League team releases player over hateful speech

    March 12, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Researchers turned wood into a better insulator than Styrofoam

    The research lab behind the creation of see-through wood has developed a new type of material that could be used as a cheaper, stronger and more environmentally friendly insulator. They're calling it nanowood and it insulates better than Styrofoam an… Source: Engadget | Researchers turned wood into a better insulator than Styrofoam

    March 12, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Huawei’s budget-friendly Honor View 10 ships March 23rd

    Huawei's Honor View 10 is positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to high-priced mobile phones. Our hands-on described it as a "OnePlus-style flagship that won't break the bank," while also calling it a "serious contender." Now you can pre-order… Source: Engadget | Huawei’s budget-friendly Honor View 10 ships March 23rd

    March 12, 2018 | by Raheel
  • L’Oréal's Skinceuticals system makes lab-grade serums just for your skin

    The rise of beauty tech has brought about hyper personalized care. From smart salons that cater to your hair type and color, to makeup you can apply virtually before buying, the use of tech in the cosmetics industry is designed to better address indi… Source: Engadget | L’Oréal's Skinceuticals system makes lab-grade serums just for …

    March 12, 2018 | by Raheel