Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • After Las Vegas shooting, Facebook and Google get the news wrong again

    The worst mass shooting in modern US history took place last night in Las Vegas, where a gunman killed at least 58 people and injured more than than 515 others, according to the latest reports. Not long after the unfortunate event, Facebook and Googl… Source: Engadget Original Post: After Las Vegas shooting, Facebook and Google …

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Microsoft gives up on Groove Music, switches customers to Spotify

    Microsoft still isn't having much luck competing in the digital music realm. The software behemoth has announced that it's axing its Groove Music services (streaming, purchases and re-downloads) after December 31st, 2017. And unlike in the past, th… Source: Engadget Original Post: Microsoft gives up on Groove Music, switches customers to Spotify

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Tesla has only produced 260 Model 3s so far

    Tesla delivered its first batch of Model 3s to their owners at the end of July and production was supposed to steadily ramp up during the following months. Elon Musk predicted that around 100 cars would be produced in August, 1,500 in September and 2… Source: Engadget Original Post: Tesla has only produced 260 Model …

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel
  • FCC Chairman Pai appoints a new chief technology officer

    FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that Eric Burger would be joining the commission as its new chief technology officer. He's set to take over the position this month. Burger will be replacing Henning Schulzrinne who is returning to a Columbia Universit… Source: Engadget Original Post: FCC Chairman Pai appoints a new chief technology officer

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel
  • T-Mobile pulls advertisement claiming it has the fastest network

    It looks like T-Mobile will no longer be able to claim that its network is faster, newer or better than Verizon's. The National Advertising Division (NAD), part of the Better Business Bureau that reviews advertising for truthfulness, recommended that… Source: Engadget Original Post: T-Mobile pulls advertisement claiming it has the fastest network

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Germany enacts law limiting online hate speech

    Germany's law combating hate speech on social media is now live. It's the country's attempt to get social networks to remove offensive posts within 24 hours (or seven days, if the content is difficult to evaluate). Those that fail to comply may be fi… Source: Engadget Original Post: Germany enacts law limiting online hate speech

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Oakland Athletics reportedly test NFC-powered MLB tickets

    It took Apple long enough to embrace NFC, even though it was originally only enabled for Apple Pay. Luckily, the company has finally opened up the short-range wireless technology in iOS 11, which should lead to a host of innovative uses of NFC by thi… Source: Engadget Original Post: Oakland Athletics reportedly test NFC-powered MLB …

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Parrot’s Mambo FPV puts you in the mini cockpit

    With its cannon and claw accessories, last year's Mambo drone from Parrot was more a toy than a photography tool. The latest version of the mini drone looks to be at least more fun, if not more useful, than its predecessor. The Mambo FPV comes with a… Source: Engadget Original Post: Parrot’s Mambo FPV puts …

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Meteorites may have helped seed life on Earth

    There are many theories about how life evolved on the planet Earth, from formation under a layer of ice, protected from the UV radiation above, to vents in the deep sea that provided hydrogen-rich molecules. But now one team of scientists has found q… Source: Engadget Original Post: Meteorites may have helped seed life on …

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel
  • New York’s next Shake Shack doesn’t want your cash

    Shake Shack is opening a new location later this month in New York City that will play host to a few functional experiments, CNBC reports. The upcoming Astor Place burger joint is going the self-checkout direction and will have digital kiosks rather… Source: Engadget Original Post: New York’s next Shake Shack doesn’t want your cash

    October 2, 2017 | by Raheel