Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Twitter's political ad ban will also curb ads for hot-button issues

    Twitter has finally outlined how its ban on political ads will work, and it's considerably clearer — if not as clear as some would like. When the ban takes effect on November 22nd, it'll bar ads for anything referring to candidates, parties, existi… Source: Engadget | Twitter's political ad ban will also curb ads for …

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Apple TV+ snags Gary Oldman for spy drama 'Slow Horses'

    Apple TV+ has only just rolled out and it's already nabbed one of the biggest names in showbiz. Acting legend Gary Oldman is set to star in spy drama Slow Horses, an adaptation of Mick Herron's Slough House books, according to Variety. Source: Engadget | Apple TV+ snags Gary Oldman for spy drama 'Slow Horses'

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Hulu increases the price of its live TV service, again

    Hulu's live TV streaming is about to get more expensive. The company announced today that its Hulu + Live TV option would increase to $54.99 a month starting December 18th. This is the second time this year the company has raised its rate on live tel… Source: Engadget | Hulu increases the price of its …

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Colin Furze made a real version of Junkrat’s RIP-tire from ‘Overwatch’

    If you need something from pop culture brought to life, then the first person to call is Colin Furze, YouTube's own mad inventor. Furze has already made working versions of the grapple gauntlet from Assassin's Creed and Wolverine's claws from the X-M… Source: Engadget | Colin Furze made a real version of Junkrat’s RIP-tire from …

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Echo Studio review: Amazon finally nailed the audio quality

    We've heard this pitch before from Amazon. Last year, the company debuted the $150 Echo Plus in an attempt to improve audio quality in its smart speaker line. It also revealed a $130 Echo Sub add-on that could provide the much-needed low-end tones th… Source: Engadget | Echo Studio review: Amazon finally nailed the audio …

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • The best USB car charger

    By Nick Guy This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to USB car chargers. For a few… Source: Engadget | The best USB car charger

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • How to hack your holiday meal

    I don't think of cooking as a production or a nuisance so much as a sporting event, and holiday meals take the place of the Super Bowl. In our house, my husband Marcus and I train for months, testing out different recipes, techniques and timings so t… Source: Engadget | How to hack your holiday …

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • GitHub will store all of its public open source code in an Arctic vault

    Let's face it, there are a lot of things that could bring about the end of the world as we know it — heightened political tensions, climate change, even an asteroid. In the event that things go FUBAR, what will happen to the masses upon masses of da… Source: Engadget | GitHub will store all …

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Google News dives deeper into stories with 'Beyond the Headlines'

    Google has been tweaking its News site a lot over the last year in an effort to highlight major publishers and be more transparent on how it ranks news. Now, Google News has unveiled a "Beyond the Headlines" tab that lets you take a deeper dive on sp… Source: Engadget | Google News dives deeper …

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Lyft adds 200 electric vehicles to its fleet in Denver

    Lyft has deployed 200 long-range electric vehicles in Denver, where they'll be part of its Express Drive rental program for drivers. The ride-sharing giant says it's the company's single largest deployment of EVs to date, and it's also the largest EV… Source: Engadget | Lyft adds 200 electric vehicles to its fleet in Denver

    November 15, 2019 | by Raheel