Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Mercedes delays the US launch of its all-electric SUV until 2021

    Mercedes' EQC all-electric SUV was initially scheduled to arrive in the US in early 2020. If you were hoping to buy the vehicle stateside, you'll have to wait a little longer. Mercedes has rescheduled the launch date to 2021. Source: Engadget | Mercedes delays the US launch of its all-electric SUV until 2021

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • What we're buying: Slö reverb pedal and Glarry electric bass

    A couple of our editors went on a buying spree over Thanksgiving break, and bought "gifts" for themselves. In a complete coincidence, both Managing Editor Terrence O'Brien and Senior Editor Chris Velazco purchased devices of a musical bent; the Slo M… Source: Engadget | What we're buying: Slö reverb pedal and Glarry electric bass

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Cadillac’s 2021 Escalade will boast a 38-inch curved OLED screen

    In a teaser video published today, Cadillac offers a glimpse of the 38-inch, curved OLED screen that will arrive in its 2021 Escalade. Cadillac says the display will have "twice the pixel density of a 4K television." It didn't share much beyond that… Source: Engadget | Cadillac’s 2021 Escalade will boast a 38-inch curved OLED …

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • SpaceX tried to catch both halves of a Falcon 9 nose cone (updated)

    Later today, in what will likely be its last mission of 2019, SpaceX will attempt to recover the entire nose cone section of one of its Falcon 9 rockets. If successful and the rocket itself is able to land on SpaceX's recovery ship, it'll mark the fi… Source: Engadget | SpaceX tried to catch both …

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Quibi is remaking ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ for adults

    Clearly, nostalgia can be profitable. Disney used it to create hype around its Disney+ streaming service, and within a day of launch, Disney+ had more than 10 million subscribers. Now, Quibi is using nostalgia to its benefit. According to a tweet, Qu… Source: Engadget | Quibi is remaking ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ for adults

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Spotify recaps 10 years of pop music in ‘The Decade Wrapped’ podcast

    Earlier this month, music fans took to social media to share their results from Spotify's Wrapped campaign. The streaming service created infographics that depicted each user's favorite artists, songs and genres, as well as data points like the count… Source: Engadget | Spotify recaps 10 years of pop music in ‘The Decade Wrapped’ podcast

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • JBL says its solar-powered headphones deliver 'unlimited' listening

    Wireless headphones are perpetually hamstrung by their batteries. They only last a few hours on a charge, and you're sapping energy from the electrical grid every time you top them up. JBL believes it has an alternative, though, and it's asking for y… Source: Engadget | JBL says its solar-powered headphones deliver 'unlimited' listening

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Gift ideas for the athlete on your list

    After months of thinking, curating, photographing, more thinking, we've come up with a holiday gift guide that covers all the bases (and budgets), from laptops and mobile devices, to toys, to the smart home, to book and media recommendations (only on… Source: Engadget | Gift ideas for the athlete on your list

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Corsair acquires Scuf's controller business to expand its gaming empire

    Corsair wasn't done growing after it bought Elgato Gaming and Origin PC. The peripheral maker has acquired Scuf, an Atlanta outfit known for its highly modular gamepads. The move will make Corsair a key player in "performance controllers," while Sc… Source: Engadget | Corsair acquires Scuf's controller business to expand its gaming empire

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Google Nest Hub and WiFi are on sale for the holidays

    If you're still trying to finish your holiday shopping, Best Buy has an intriguing offer. The retailer is currently offering a Nest Hub two-pack for $100. Normally, if you were to buy two of them separately, they would cost you $260. Source: Engadget | Google Nest Hub and WiFi are on sale for the holidays

    December 16, 2019 | by Raheel