Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • New Microsoft Surface lineup leaks ahead of Wednesday's unveiling

    Wondering what's in store for the Microsoft Surface event on Wednesday? Evan Blass has posted renderings of several devices, including a Surface Pro 7 that brings a USB-C connector instead of Mini DisplayPort, and 10th-gen Intel Core CPUs inside. He… Source: Engadget | New Microsoft Surface lineup leaks ahead of Wednesday's unveiling

    October 1, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Apple's improved Maps expand across the northeast US

    Apple is starting to roll out its major Maps update more broadly across the US. It overhauled the app for iOS 13 with revamped maps for parts of California and Texas, and now it's expanding its new and improved Maps across the northeast US. Source: Engadget | Apple's improved Maps expand across the northeast US

    October 1, 2019 | by Raheel
  • PlayStation studio chairman Shawn Layden is stepping down

    One of the most iconic figures in PlayStation's management is stepping down. Sony has announced that Sony Interactive Entertainment's Worldwide Studios Chairman Shawn Layden is leaving the gaming division. The tech giant didn't initially say when Lay… Source: Engadget | PlayStation studio chairman Shawn Layden is stepping down

    October 1, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Reddit widens its anti-harassment policies to enable swifter crackdowns

    Reddit is toughening its anti-harassment policies, and that's having consequences for parts of its community. The social site's new approach no longer limits harassment to those instances of "continued" or "systematic" activity, and includes any ins… Source: Engadget | Reddit widens its anti-harassment policies to enable swifter crackdowns

    September 30, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Hyundai hires a NASA engineer to run its new 'flying car' division

    Today, Hyundai threw its hat into the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ring. The company announced that it's working to develop its own flying vehicles. Hyundai appointed Dr. Jaiwon Shin as head of its new UAM division. Most recently, Shin led NASA's Aeronau… Source: Engadget | Hyundai hires a NASA engineer to run its new 'flying …

    September 30, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Twitter rolls out filter for potentially offensive DMs

    Twitter is quickly acting on plans to filter potentially offensive direct messages. It's rolling out the filter to all users on Android, iOS and the web. As during the test, there isn't much mystery to how this works. If a message contains questio… Source: Engadget | Twitter rolls out filter for potentially offensive DMs

    September 30, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Amazon may may offer cashierless Go tech to movie theaters and stadiums

    Even if it doesn't open the stores itself, you could see Amazon-style cashierless stores proliferate across the US. According to CNBC, Amazon is in talks with a variety of merchants, including movie theatres, airport stores and sports stadiums to lic… Source: Engadget | Amazon may may offer cashierless Go tech to movie theaters and stadiums

    September 30, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Apple iPadOS review: More like a laptop than ever

    For the first few years of the iPad's life, Apple basically treated it like an overgrown iPhone. Yes, its bigger screen meant people would want to use it differently, and third-party developers did a fine job retooling their software to make full… Source: Engadget | Apple iPadOS review: More like a laptop than ever

    September 30, 2019 | by Raheel
  • US sanctions two Russians for meddling in 2018 midterm elections

    Today, the US Treasury sanctioned two Russian nationals accused of working for the Internet Research Agency (IRA) and attempting to meddle in the 2018 US midterm elections. The US has already sanction the IRA and a handful of its members. Now, Igor N… Source: Engadget | US sanctions two Russians for meddling in 2018 midterm …

    September 30, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Audi’s Silvercar rental service adds a customer loyalty program

    Audi's premium rental service, Silvercar, just launched a customer loyalty program. All Silvercar customers will be automatically enrolled in the Premium Rewards Program. They'll earn one point for every dollar spent — excluding those spent on taxes… Source: Engadget | Audi’s Silvercar rental service adds a customer loyalty program

    September 30, 2019 | by Raheel