Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Ben Heck's mini pinball game: Designing the case

    With the electronics, mechanisms and simulations done, the miniature pinball game is starting to come together. Now it needs a great case. Remember, not every design element needs to be done on the computer first; sometimes it's better to get han… Source: Engadget | Ben Heck's mini pinball game: Designing the case

    January 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Verizon's lower-cost unlimited plan now works in Canada and Mexico

    Verizon's latest unlimited plans may have some undesirable… limits, but at least you won't have to pay for the more expensive plan the next time you're on a North American vacation. As of January 25th, the $75 Go Unlimited plan will include calling… Source: Engadget | Verizon's lower-cost unlimited plan now works in Canada and …

    January 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • 'Overwatch' pro player suspended for homophobic slur

    The Overwatch League's honeymoon is over. Dallas Fuel player Felix "xQc" Lengyel has been suspended by both the League and Fuel after hurling a homophobic insult at the Houston Outlaws' openly gay player Austin "Muma" Wilmot. After Wilmot used one… Source: Engadget | 'Overwatch' pro player suspended for homophobic slur

    January 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Twitter may lose the exec driving its live video strategy

    Twitter's big bet on live video might be running into trouble. Wall Street Journal sources have claimed that COO Anthony Noto, the exec that has been driving Twitter's live video push, is in talks to become the CEO of online lending startup Social F… Source: Engadget | Twitter may lose the exec driving its live …

    January 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Google Play banner hints at dedicated audiobook section

    Google Play might be close to launching a section dedicated to selling audiobooks. 9to5Google has spotted a banner displayed in the Books section of the app market announcing its arrival. It was even promoting a 50 percent discount for your first aud… Source: Engadget | Google Play banner hints at dedicated audiobook section

    January 21, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Audi smart home battery grid creates a 'virtual power plant'

    Audi isn't going to let rival automakers like BMW and Tesla corner the market on home batteries. The German badge is testing a Smart Energy Network where solar-powered batteries not only help your home minimize use of the electrical grid, but talk t… Source: Engadget | Audi smart home battery grid creates a 'virtual power …

    January 20, 2018 | by Raheel
  • BMW to switch Apple CarPlay to subscription service

    Apple CarPlay is being offered in more and more vehicles, often as standard equipment. BMW, though, charges for it. BMW currently offers CarPlay as a $300 option on cars equipped with navigation. This will change, though, as The Verge reports the Ger… Source: Engadget | BMW to switch Apple CarPlay to subscription service

    January 20, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Nike’s ‘PlayStation’ PG2s are like a DualShock for your feet

    Nike has never been afraid to use different technologies to experiment with its sneakers. After all, this is the company that brought you the Mag and HyperAdapt, two shoes powered by auto-lacing mechanisms. And while its latest basketball silhouette… Source: Engadget | Nike’s ‘PlayStation’ PG2s are like a DualShock for your feet

    January 20, 2018 | by Raheel
  • 'Destiny 2' has another problem with diminishing rewards

    Bungie previously promised to both tackle complaints about diminishing rewards in Destiny 2 and to be more transparent going forward, but it's apparent the studio still has some work to do. Players have discovered that the game is throttling the num… Source: Engadget | 'Destiny 2' has another problem with diminishing rewards

    January 20, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Recommended Reading: Please bring back 'NBA Jam'

    How the silver anniversary of 'NBA Jam' could resurrect the franchise Law Murray, ESPN Will the iconic basketball game NBA Jam be revived for its 25th anniversary? EA already rebooted the franchise once, but the original voice of the game wants to… Source: Engadget | Recommended Reading: Please bring back 'NBA Jam'

    January 20, 2018 | by Raheel