Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • 'Beneath a Steel Sky' finally has a sequel and it's coming to Apple Arcade

    One of the most iconic cyberpunk games of the '90s and early-2000s, a point-and-click adventure called Beneath a Steel Sky, is finally getting a follow-up. Beyond a Steel Sky will hit Apple Arcade later this year, coming directly from original creato… Source: Engadget | 'Beneath a Steel Sky' finally has a sequel and it's coming …

    March 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Nintendo could launch two new Switch consoles this year

    Nintendo might launch two new Switches as early as this summer, reports the WSJ. As previously rumored, one would likely be a smaller and cheaper model with a focus on portability. However, Nintendo might also release a higher-end model Switch aimed… Source: Engadget | Nintendo could launch two new Switch consoles this year

    March 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Faraday Future gets another lifeline to build EVs in China

    Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future, which has been on life support for the past couple of years, has received a surprise cash injection from a mobile gaming company called The9 Limited. The9 will inject up to $600 million into Faraday, which it… Source: Engadget | Faraday Future gets another lifeline to build EVs in China

    March 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • China says it cloned a police dog to speed up training

    It can be costly and time-consuming to train police dogs when each candidate might have different skills and personalities. China's solution? Make copies of the best-performing dogs. The state-backed China Daily reports that the city of Kunming, t… Source: Engadget | China says it cloned a police dog to speed up training

    March 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • WhatsApp test highlights frequently forwarded messages to curb fake news

    WhatsApp is experimenting with yet more tools to help fight the spread of fake news. A new beta for Android labels messages you send as "frequently forwarded" if they've been shared five or more times. You can even see the exact forwarding count by d… Source: Engadget | WhatsApp test highlights frequently forwarded messages to …

    March 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Google Maps lets some users create public events

    You might soon have an easy way to let Google Maps users know when you're hosting a big get-together. Android Police has discovered that Google is quietly giving at least some Android users the option to create public events. If you have it, you c… Source: Engadget | Google Maps lets some users create public …

    March 25, 2019 | by Raheel
  • NASA, ESA will study how artificial gravity can keep astronauts healthy

    Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have to exercise and alter their diet to endure extended stays in microgravity, but NASA and the ESA hope to find a better way. They're about to start a study that will explore how artificial gravity… Source: Engadget | NASA, ESA will study how artificial gravity can keep astronauts …

    March 24, 2019 | by Raheel
  • FAA 'tentatively' approves software fix for 737 Max jets

    Boeing may be close to delivering its fix for the 737 Max's anti-stall system and preventing future tragedies. The Wall Street Journal has learned through documents and sources that the FAA has "tentatively" greenlit software and training updates pe… Source: Engadget | FAA 'tentatively' approves software fix for 737 Max jets

    March 24, 2019 | by Raheel
  • How to turn a Raspberry Pi into a game console

    By Thorin Klosowski 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 on how to turn a raspberr… Source: Engadget | How to turn a Raspberry Pi into a game console

    March 24, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Cannonball' pulsar points to the supernova that formed it

    Astronomers have clocked a spinning star at 2.5 million MPH and grabbed an image that leaves no doubt where it came from. Using NASA's Fermi Telescope and the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), a team of scientists imaged pulsar J0002, originally… Source: Engadget | 'Cannonball' pulsar points to the supernova that formed it

    March 24, 2019 | by Raheel