Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • A popular immigration bill is bad news for US esports

    "What makes me nervous is the fact that it just sailed through the House." Genie Doi is an immigration lawyer with Electronic Sports and Gaming Law, an esports-specific law firm in Los Angeles. She's talking about S.386, or the Fairness for High-Ski… Source: Engadget | A popular immigration bill is bad news for US esports

    August 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • The best portable solar battery charger

    By Sarah Witman 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 portable solar battery cha… Source: Engadget | The best portable solar battery charger

    August 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Epic added the hated mechs to 'Fortnite' so more players could win

    When Fortnite's Season X started two weeks ago, developer Epic Games introduced a new mechanic that significantly changed how matches play out. The two-player B.R.U.T.E. mechs caused uproar, with many players suggesting the machines are overpowered…. Source: Engadget | Epic added the hated mechs to 'Fortnite' so more players could win

    August 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Rocko's Modern Life' is a self-aware Netflix reboot with bite

    As far as boundary-pushing '90s Nickelodeon cartoons go, Rocko's Modern Life has aged the best. It punched way above the heads of the network's young audience when it aired, and it was far more grounded in real-world issues than the likes of Ren and… Source: Engadget | 'Rocko's Modern Life' is a self-aware Netflix reboot …

    August 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Investigative thriller game 'Telling Lies' drops August 23rd

    Telling Lies, the spritual successor of indie darling Her Story, will officially be available for PC, Mac and iOS devices on August 23. Gamers excited to get their hands on the new title from developer Sam Barlow can pre-order the investigative thril… Source: Engadget | Investigative thriller game 'Telling Lies' drops August 23rd

    August 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Best Buy’s weekend sale takes up to $200 off the pricey iPad Pro (updated)

    Best Buy is running another massive 3-day weekend sale. If that sounds familiar, it's because the retailer slashed prices just a few weeks ago. This time around, Best Buy is cutting prices on the latest entry-level MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. It's o… Source: Engadget | Best Buy’s weekend sale takes up to 0 off …

    August 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • The apps and software we recommend to students

    Please enjoy this guide to the best creative and productivity apps for students, just one part of our larger 2019 back-to-school guide. In addition to top picks in 11 categories — everything from laptops to smartphones to gaming and dorm gear — we… Source: Engadget | The apps and software we recommend to students

    August 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Facebook pivots privacy failings into pop-up cafes

    Facebook is fighting back against the perception that it doesn't care about protecting user data, confirming that it will open a number of pop-up cafes where visitors can get privacy check-ups. Source: Engadget | Facebook pivots privacy failings into pop-up cafes

    August 16, 2019 | by Raheel
  • YouTube warns its copyright changes could result in more takedowns

    YouTube will no longer allow copyright holders to seize a creator's revenue over very brief or unintentional music clips that appears in videos, it said in a blog post. That means that if a five-second clip or the radio from a passing car appears in… Source: Engadget | YouTube warns its copyright changes could result …

    August 16, 2019 | by Raheel