Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • WSJ: Facebook won't push through with plans to put ads in WhatsApp

    Facebook will no longer push through with its plans to sell ads on WhatsApp, according to the Wall Street Journal. The company apparently disbanded the team it formed to find the most effective ways to integrate ads into the service. It also removed… Source: Engadget | WSJ: Facebook won't push through with plans to put …

    January 17, 2020 | by Raheel
  • UK government opens trial for wirelessly charged taxis

    Britain's push toward sustainable transport options has included wireless charging for electric buses and the introduction of electric taxis, which help improve air quality and use less petrol. Some of those electric taxis are now getting an easier w… Source: Engadget | UK government opens trial for wirelessly charged taxis

    January 17, 2020 | by Raheel
  • Behringer’s synth clone train keeps rolling with modular System 100

    Regardless of your opinion of Behringer, you can't deny that the company is tireless in its efforts to bring affordable versions of classic synths to the masses. In 2019 alone it successfully launched clones of the Korg MS-20, ARP Odyssey, Sequential… Source: Engadget | Behringer’s synth clone train keeps rolling with modular System 100

    January 16, 2020 | by Raheel
  • NBC's Peacock streaming service costs $10 for ad-free Premium access

    Like HBO Max and Disney+, Comcast/NBC starts revealing details of its new streaming service with a presentation to investors. Now we know when Peacock will launch, and how much it will cost in addition to info about all of its content. Like so many o… Source: Engadget | NBC's Peacock streaming service costs for ad-free …

    January 16, 2020 | by Raheel
  • 'Horizon: Zero Dawn' is reportedly coming to PC this year

    Sony will release its 2017 PlayStation 4 exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn on PC later this year, according to Kotaku's Jason Schreier. Citing three sources "familiar with Sony's plans," he says the company will likely sell the game on both Steam and the… Source: Engadget | 'Horizon: Zero Dawn' is reportedly coming to PC this year

    January 16, 2020 | by Raheel
  • Porn cam network leaked sensitive data for thousands of models

    Data leaks by their nature subject people to some kind of unnecessary risk, but this latest could be genuinely dangerous. Researchers at vpnMentor have discovered that a porn cam affiliate network, PussyCash, left nearly 20GB of models' extremely se… Source: Engadget | Porn cam network leaked sensitive data for thousands of models

    January 16, 2020 | by Raheel
  • Apple Music partnered with the NBA for its latest curated playlist

    While Apple Music has dipped its toes into year-end reviews and the like, it's fair to say playlists haven't been as much of a focus for the platform as say Spotify and YouTube Music. You won't, for example, find an algorithmically-generated soundtra… Source: Engadget | Apple Music partnered with the NBA for its latest curated …

    January 16, 2020 | by Raheel
  • Nancy Pelosi claims Facebook doesn’t care about the truth

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shared some harsh criticisms of Facebook at a press conference today. Pelosi said Facebook doesn't care about truth and has been "very irresponsible." Source: Engadget | Nancy Pelosi claims Facebook doesn’t care about the truth

    January 16, 2020 | by Raheel
  • NBC's Peacock lineup includes Mindy Kaling, Norman Lear and 'MacGruber'

    NBCUniversal is only revealing core details of its Peacock streaming service today, but that isn't stopping it from thinking about the project's long-term future. It just outlined a string of shows that will come sometime after the April launch, man… Source: Engadget | NBC's Peacock lineup includes Mindy Kaling, Norman Lear and 'MacGruber'

    January 16, 2020 | by Raheel
  • Wirecutter's best deals: Save $99 on a 55-inch TCL 5 Series 4K TV

    This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it may earn affiliate commissions that support its work. Read Wirecutter's continuously updated list of deals here. Source: Engadget | Wirecutter's best deals: Save on a 55-inch TCL 5 Series 4K TV

    January 16, 2020 | by Raheel