Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Intel is ending development of its Compute Cards

    Intel is halting development on its line of Compute Cards, according to a report from Tom's Hardware. The company will continue to sell its existing line of Compute Cards for the time being and will continue to offer support for the current generatio… Source: Engadget | Intel is ending development of its Compute Cards

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • DC Universe celebrates Batman's birthday with free access March 30th

    Batman is about to celebrate his 80th 'birthday' (his first appearance in Detective Comics) on March 30th, and DC Universe is using that as an opportunity to hand out more freebies. The service is providing free access to a wide swath of its Batman… Source: Engadget | DC Universe celebrates Batman's birthday with free access …

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • MIT’s AI can train neural networks faster than ever before

    In an effort "to democratize AI," researchers at MIT have found a way to use artificial intelligence to train machine-learning systems much more efficiently. Their hope is that the new time- and cost-saving algorithm will allow resource-strapped rese… Source: Engadget | MIT’s AI can train neural networks faster than ever before

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Samsung's US marketing lead quits following department investigation

    Samsung's US marketing team is in the midst of turmoil, and that might include some high-profile casualties. Wall Street Journal sources claim that Samsung recently fired "several" workers in its American marketing division after an internal investi… Source: Engadget | Samsung's US marketing lead quits following department investigation

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Researchers may have found a better way to make hydrogen for cars

    While EVs have come a long way — even Ford is making electric trucks — they're still a far cry from perfect. One of the biggest complaints is that the batteries need to be plugged in and recharged, and even when they're charged, they have a limited… Source: Engadget | Researchers may have found a …

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Study claims AT&T's fake 5G is slower than other carrier's regular 4G

    AT&T has been accused of slapping a 5G label on top of what is effectively still a 4G LTE network, and now there appears to be some evidence to support that theory. According to a study conducted by OpenSignal, AT&T's so-called 5G E network o… Source: Engadget | Study claims AT&T's fake 5G is slower …

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Remedy's creepy 'Control' arrives August 27th

    Alan Wake and Max Payne studio Remedy Entertainment has revealed when its latest game, the mysterious, atmospheric Control, will arrive. It'll land on PS4, Xbox One and PC (through the Epic Games Store) August 27th. Source: Engadget | Remedy's creepy 'Control' arrives August 27th

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Oslo is working on wireless charging for its electric taxis

    As Norway's capital city prepares to ensure all taxis are zero emission by 2023, Oslo is setting up a wireless charging system for cabs. It aims to have the first such fast-charging taxi system in the world, though it's not clear exactly when it will… Source: Engadget | Oslo is working on wireless charging for …

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Microsoft revived and killed Clippy in a single day

    The dream of the '90s was alive in Microsoft Teams this week when Microsoft's old office assistant, Clippy, showed up. If you used Microsoft Office between 1997 and 2001, you likely remember Clippy as the animated paperclip that popped up and offered… Source: Engadget | Microsoft revived and killed Clippy in a single day

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel
  • The Nissan Leaf Plus adds more EV range but not more fun

    While other automakers were debating the merits of the electric car, Nissan was already selling the Leaf (the little EV hit the market in 2010, two years before the Model S). The automaker has sold over 400,000 units since then. That's impressive… Source: Engadget | The Nissan Leaf Plus adds more EV range but not …

    March 22, 2019 | by Raheel