Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Sprint’s 5G network in NYC isn’t crazy fast, but it’s fast enough

    Sprint's 5G network has been live in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and Kansas City for a little a while, but its footprint just got a little bigger today. The carrier lit up four additional markets across the country today, giving us the perfect… Source: Engadget | Sprint’s 5G network in NYC isn’t crazy fast, but …

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel
  • SpaceX's Starhopper successfully completes its 150m hover test (updated)

    Just like yesterday, SpaceX is lined up to attempt its most ambitious launch yet of the water tower-like Starhopper test vehicle. This is all in preparation for its upcoming Starship, but first the Raptor engines and frame need some shorter non-orbit… Source: Engadget | SpaceX's Starhopper successfully completes its 150m hover test (updated)

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Eero's expanded router subscriptions focus on security (updated)

    Amazon-owned Eero is introducing two new subscription plans in the US to complement its popular mesh WiFi routers. The first, Eero Secure, replaces the company's previous Eero Plus add-on. It features added parental controls and promises to protect y… Source: Engadget | Eero's expanded router subscriptions focus on security (updated)

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Popeyes pushes its mobile app as a way to find the sold-out chicken sandwich

    We're still not sure how a chicken sandwich turned into the latest viral craze, but after about two weeks of hype Popeyes has announced that The Sandwich is officially sold out — everywhere. Since it's 2019, the answer provided to anyone still tryi… Source: Engadget | Popeyes pushes its mobile app as a way to …

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Alexa adds in-depth NFL stats ahead of the new season

    Alexa's football knowledge is now decidedly more profound. Amazon has added a slew of info to its voice assistant's repertoire that includes "comprehensive, in-depth" stats for NFL teams and their players. If you want to know your favorite player's… Source: Engadget | Alexa adds in-depth NFL stats ahead of the new season

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Adidas signs Ninja to its first pro gamer deal

    Popular gaming streamer Tyler Blevins, better known as Ninja, has secured yet another brand deal. And this one may be the biggest one of them all. Ninja has just revealed a partnership with Adidas, making him the first pro gamer ever to be signed by… Source: Engadget | Adidas signs Ninja to its first pro …

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel
  • What we're buying: Concept2 Model D with PM5 rowing machine

    This month, Senior Editor Dan Cooper tells us about his new (if gently used) rowing machine and what he likes, and dislikes, about it. Source: Engadget | What we're buying: Concept2 Model D with PM5 rowing machine

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Feds charge former Waymo engineer with 33 counts of stealing trade secrets

    Anthony Levandowski, the former Google engineer at the center of Waymo and Uber's recent trade secret court case, could soon find himself behind bars. On Tuesday, federal prosecutors with the Northern District of California charged Levandowski with 3… Source: Engadget | Feds charge former Waymo engineer with 33 counts of stealing trade secrets

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Hyundai's electric scooter prototype is built for 'last mile' rides

    Hyundai teased prospects of its own electric scooter back at CES 2017, but it's now showing that it's much more committed to the concept in 2019. The automaker has unveiled a foldable e-scooter prototype intended for "last mile" rides when a car is… Source: Engadget | Hyundai's electric scooter prototype is built for 'last mile' …

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Faraday Future CEO will reportedly resign as part of restructuring plan

    Faraday Future isn't just relying on its recent bailout to bring its electric car plans back on track. According to Pandaily, it's embarking on a restructuring plan that will see its polarizing CEO Jia Yueting step down. He's reportedly aiming to a… Source: Engadget | Faraday Future CEO will reportedly resign as part of restructuring …

    August 27, 2019 | by Raheel