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Who needs the Rift S, really? That's the question I kept asking myself as I tested out the latest PC VR headset from Oculus. It's not a sequel to the original Rift, which helped kick off the modern VR era in a spectacular way. And even calling it… Source: Engadget | Oculus Rift S review: …
May 4, 2019 | by RaheelAlthough I haven't had any formal training as a chef, I consider myself an above-average eater. So when I was presented with a whipping siphon — the ruffian responsible for the foam craze that once plagued high-end restaurants and now appears in tre… Source: Engadget | Making a pickle-infused cake, for science
May 4, 2019 | by RaheelAt Engadget, we spend every day looking at how technology will shape the future. But it's also important to look back at how far we've come. That's what This Week in Tech History does. Join us every weekend for a recap of historical tech news, annive… Source: Engadget | This week in tech history: Microsoft …
May 4, 2019 | by RaheelHey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend! The weekend got off to a bad start for the Firefox team, but other notable stories this week included the Sonic trailer and Samsung's odd vertically-oriented TV. Check out some of the hi… Source: Engadget | The Morning After: Firefox extensions stopped working for a …
May 4, 2019 | by RaheelBy Scott Oldham Walking into Dogpatch Studios on San Francisco's east side, the Polestar 2 sits in the center of the stark industrial space, its 20-inch Continentals resting on the bare concrete floor. The all-electric hatchback sedan, which Polesta… Source: Engadget | Hands on with Polestar's Android Automotive OS infotainment system
May 4, 2019 | by RaheelAll Lego Boost kits have the power to teach kids (and kids at heart) how to bring machines to life with coding, but the latest one has an edge over previous sets. The new Star Wars Boost kit has the adorable R2-D2 in its corner, supported by two othe… Source: Engadget | Lego 'Star Wars' …
May 4, 2019 | by RaheelMany Firefox users around the world are browsing without their usual set of extensions after they suddenly stopped working earlier this evening. The event occurred as the clock rolled over on UTC (Coordinated Universal Time, aka GMT or Greenwich Mean… Source: Engadget | Firefox disabled all add-ons because a certificate expired
May 4, 2019 | by RaheelIn another example of a problem that is sadly familiar, Bill Demirkapi found a vulnerability in the support software that Dell installs on most of its new PCs. His method tricks the SupportAssist software — intended as a way to easily update drivers… Source: Engadget | Dell's pre-installed software left PCs open to hijacking
May 4, 2019 | by RaheelIf anyone can appreciate the struggle of translating a beloved videogame character for the big screen, it's the team behind Detective Pikachu. Their flick is about to arrive in theaters, at the same time the first trailer dropped for Sonic the Hedgeh… Source: Engadget | 'Detective Pikachu' DP didn't like Sonic's look either
May 3, 2019 | by RaheelA recent paper published in International Journal of Behavioural Biology found a novel way to make people more generous. All it takes is some eyes. Researchers found by sticking eye images on charity donation jars in a supermarket resulted in people… Source: Engadget | Putting eyes on a donation jar made people more charitable
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