Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • UK government starts accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay

    It's now that much quicker for Brits to pay for official services online — if you use the right services. The UK government now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for a handful of online services as part of a trial. Right now, it's primarily useful… Source: Engadget | UK government starts accepting Apple Pay …

    May 5, 2019 | by Raheel
  • First private Japanese rocket reaches space

    Japan can finally include itself among the ranks of countries with successful private spaceflight outfits. Interstellar Technologies has successfully launched its MOMO-3 sounding rocket into space, with the vehicle easily crossing the Kárm&aa… Source: Engadget | First private Japanese rocket reaches space

    May 5, 2019 | by Raheel
  • NASA's Hubble Legacy Field image contains 16 years of data

    The Hubble Space Telescope has been capturing tons of space images since it entered orbit in 1990. Now, NASA has put together a mosaic photo using 16 years' worth of data to create one of the widest views of the universe we've ever seen. The image, c… Source: Engadget | NASA's Hubble Legacy Field image …

    May 5, 2019 | by Raheel
  • OnePlus explains the 7's lack of a water resistance rating

    Don't expect OnePlus to slap water and dust resistance ratings on its phones any time soon. Co-founder Carl Pei has posted the company's rationale for declining to get an IP rating. The company wanted to do things based on "what you really need" rath… Source: Engadget | OnePlus explains the 7's lack of a water …

    May 5, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Former YouTube star sentenced to 10 years in prison over child porn

    A one-time YouTube star is facing the consequences of apparent abuse of his audience. A judge has sentenced acapella cover producer Austin Jones to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in February to receiving child porn. The internet persona… Source: Engadget | Former YouTube star sentenced to 10 years in prison over child …

    May 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Madden 19' championship finale breaks series viewing records

    EA's Madden esports ambitions appear to have borne fruit. The gaming giant has revealed that the Madden NFL 19 Bowl, the final match in the Championship Series, broke franchise viewing records to become the most-viewed event in Madden's history. In… Source: Engadget | 'Madden 19' championship finale breaks series viewing records

    May 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Tesla warns employees against leaking info

    Tesla has a rough history with leakers, and it's apparently eager to remind employees of that fact. CNBC said it had obtained an email from Tesla's security team (yes, the irony is thick) warning staff against leaking sensitive information. The messa… Source: Engadget | Tesla warns employees against leaking info

    May 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Ask Engadget: Which smart doorbell should I buy?

    The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to drones and smartphones. In fac… Source: Engadget | Ask Engadget: Which smart doorbell should I buy?

    May 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Hardcore History' host Dan Carlin wants you to relive WW1 in VR

    With his hit podcast, Hardcore History, Dan Carlin brought his love for the past to the masses. It was only a matter of time until he wanted to move beyond audio — but instead of moving into the crowded world of documentaries, he turned to VR. War R… Source: Engadget | 'Hardcore History' host Dan …

    May 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Hitting the Books: Ever wonder how audio sampling works?

    Welcome to Hitting the Books. With less than one in five Americans reading just for fun these days, we've done the hard work for you by scouring the internet for the most interesting, thought provoking books on science and technology we can find and… Source: Engadget | Hitting the Books: Ever wonder how audio sampling …

    May 4, 2019 | by Raheel