Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • 'Stardew Valley' comes to Nintendo Switch on October 5th

    While we've known that indie farm simulator Stardew Valley is coming to the Nintendo Switch since 2016, its exact release date remained a mystery for almost a year. Now, its creator has finally revealed when it'll be available… a few days before it… Source: Engadget Original Post: 'Stardew Valley' comes to Nintendo Switch on October …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • easyJet is serious about electric planes

    When you think of easyJet, the first thing that comes to mind is budget travel. The airline has built its brand on no-frills flights and low pricing, but that doesn't exclude it from innovation. The company has been experimenting with new tech, from… Source: Engadget Original Post: easyJet is serious about electric planes

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Nura's headphones custom fit music to match your hearing

    When it comes to listening to music, most headphones are equivalent to an audio "magnifying glass" — they amplify whatever sound is fed into them. Nura and its semi-eponymous Nuraphones ($399) aim to be more like prescription specs for your ears, by… Source: Engadget Original Post: Nura's headphones custom fit music to match your hearing

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Amazon brings Alexa calling to the UK, Germany and Austria

    The whole point of Amazon's Alexa is to talk, rather than type, to a virtual assistant. When you've grown tired of ordering Domino's pizzas and asking what the weather is like, however, the company hopes you'll want to talk to another human being. Fo… Source: Engadget Original Post: Amazon brings Alexa calling to the UK, …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • The Grow connected planter is the ultimate no-fuss gardening kit

    Horticulturalists looking to go high-tech will find no shortage of smart sensors to stick in their soil, sending data to their phones on particulars like water level, temperature and soil pH. However, even systems that hold your hand as much as possi… Source: Engadget Original Post: The Grow connected planter is the ultimate no-fuss gardening …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • The Morning After: Tuesday, October 3rd 2017

    This Tuesday morning, PlayStation's boss steps down, Roku makes a 4K streaming stick and Google Street View offers one artist relief from anxiety. Source: Engadget Original Post: The Morning After: Tuesday, October 3rd 2017

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Snapchat’s next AR trick is giant art installations

    Snap is bringing a touch of art world glitz to Snapchat. Keen observers will have noticed a newly launched countdown on its art.snapchat.com URL. Well, the internet has already cracked its code. And no, you're not about to get a Snapchat drone (at le… Source: Engadget Original Post: Snapchat’s next AR trick is giant art …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Scientists test VR system to control robots from virtual cockpits

    Folks have made telerobotics — aka, operating robots from afar — work, but solutions are expensive. Similar to how the US Navy just opted to ditch its expensive joysticks for Xbox controllers, researchers are thinking about consumer-tested solution… Source: Engadget Original Post: Scientists test VR system to control robots from virtual cockpits

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Google gives Insta360 Pro the Street View stamp of approval

    You no longer need a Trekker if you want to help capture Street View experiences. Google has certified the Insta360 Pro as the first "Street View auto ready" camera, allowing anybody who owns one to contribute 360-degree images to Google's immersive… Source: Engadget Original Post: Google gives Insta360 Pro the Street View stamp of approval

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • PlayStation boss Andrew House will leave Sony at the end of 2017

    In 2011 Andrew House took over a troubled PlayStation brand from Kaz Hirai and has since restored its place as a leader in the gaming industry. Now, Sony has announced he's stepping down from his post as president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertai… Source: Engadget Original Post: PlayStation boss Andrew House will leave Sony …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel