Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • iPhone-owning EU citizens are still waiting for Brexit residency app

    The Brexit situation in Britain isn't only causing chaos in the areas of politics and business, but is causing its share of technology woes too. The latest issue is with the government app which allows EU nationals residing in Britain to apply to sta… Source: Engadget | iPhone-owning EU citizens are still waiting for Brexit …

    August 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Gene editing tool could treat many diseases created by mutations

    The use of gene editing to eliminate diseases has numerous challenges, including the not-so-small problem of dealing with mutation-based conditions like Huntington's. Existing approaches that replace the gene could cause damage. Salk Institute scie… Source: Engadget | Gene editing tool could treat many diseases created by mutations

    August 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Volvo's Polestar engineered XC60 is fast, but still reserved

    The Banff area in Canada is spellbinding. The mountains, the lakes, the spires of rock formations jutting towards the heavens don't seem real. But also, no human could create something this beautiful. It's also the best and worst place to drive the V… Source: Engadget | Volvo's Polestar engineered XC60 is fast, but still reserved

    August 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Australia will block domains with extremist material during terror attacks

    Australia's quest to fight online extremism will soon involve temporary but far-reaching bans. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the country will block internet domains hosting extremist material in the middle of terrorist attacks and… Source: Engadget | Australia will block domains with extremist material during terror attacks

    August 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Netflix thriller 'Clickbait' will explore the dark side of social networks

    Netflix isn't leaning solely on Black Mirror to comment on the perils of the digital age. The company has snapped up Clickbait, a thriller series that will tackle both the dangers of social networking and the ever-growing gap between our real and on… Source: Engadget | Netflix thriller 'Clickbait' will explore the dark side of …

    August 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Dota 2' champions won more money than top Wimbledon players

    It's not just Fortnite champs who are making conventional sports players seem underpaid. OG has won Valve's The International Dota 2 tournament for the second year in a row (the first time any team has won back-to-back), pulling in a record-setting… Source: Engadget | 'Dota 2' champions won more money than top Wimbledon players

    August 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Razer's largest store yet opens in Las Vegas on September 7th

    Soon, you won't have to make a pilgrimage to San Francisco if you're determined to visit a Razer store in the US. The gaming giant is opening its largest store yet, and just its second in the US, at The LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas on September 7th…. Source: Engadget | Razer's largest store yet …

    August 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Google search pays tribute to 'Wizard of Oz' with a dizzying Easter egg

    Google isn't reserving its movie-themed Easter eggs for the latest blockbusters. The internet giant is marking the 80th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz with an Easter egg that reflects the rather turbulent ways Dorothy enters and exits Oz. Search f… Source: Engadget | Google search pays tribute to 'Wizard of Oz' with a dizzying …

    August 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • FAA: Please don't weaponize your drone

    You're probably fully aware that arming your drone is a bad idea, but it appears that some people didn't get the memo. The FAA has issued a warning against weaponizing drones, noting that it's a violation of the agency's rules on top of any federal… Source: Engadget | FAA: Please don't weaponize your drone

    August 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • The 'Breaking Bad' movie comes to Netflix on October 11th

    At last, Netflix's Breaking Bad movie has a name — and importantly, a release date. The service has released a teaser revealing that El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie will premiere on October 11th, 2019. The clip (which revolves around a questioning… Source: Engadget | The 'Breaking Bad' movie comes to Netflix on October 11th

    August 25, 2019 | by Raheel