Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • GameStop's new CEO is expected to lead a major overhaul

    GameStop announced today that it is naming George Sherman as its new chief executive officer. The former head of Verizon retailer Victra has served as an executive at Advance Auto Parts, Best Buy Services, Home Depot and Target. He'll be charged with… Source: Engadget | GameStop's new CEO is expected to lead a major overhaul

    March 21, 2019 | by Raheel

  • The Oculus Rift S is impressive but unnecessary

    VR technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past few years with optics and capabilities steadily improving even as hardware prices continue to decrease. Leading this revolution is the newly revealed Rift S from Oculus, the company's first… Source: Engadget | The Oculus Rift S is impressive but unnecessary

    March 21, 2019 | by Raheel

  • Netflix is testing a $3.64 mobile plan in India

    Netflix is testing a less expensive mobile-only plan in India, which may help it expand its userbase in the world's second most populous nation. A small number of users are reportedly trying the plan, which, at 250 rupees (around $3.64) per month, is… Source: Engadget | Netflix is testing a .64 mobile plan in India

    March 21, 2019 | by Raheel

  • Boeing sold essential safety features as extras on 737 Max

    Boeing charged airlines extra for two safety features that may have been able to detect in advance issues with the 737 Max planes involved in fatal crashes, according to the New York Times. The additional sensors provided checks on data collected by… Source: Engadget | Boeing sold essential safety features as extras on 737 Max

    March 21, 2019 | by Raheel

  • Instagram is the latest hotbed for conspiracy theories

    You might open Instagram to see what your friends are doing, look at a cute puppy or like pretty pictures of other people's food — but there's something much darker under the surface. While other platforms are working to eradicate hate speech and st… Source: Engadget | Instagram is the latest hotbed for conspiracy theories

    March 21, 2019 | by Raheel

  • Four players fight for undersea supremacy in 'Swimsanity'

    If you've ever watched The Little Mermaid and thought to yourself, "dang, that'd be some good hunting," have I got the game for you. Swimsanity is a four-player adventure shooter set at the bottom of the sea that offers a surprisingly wide variety of… Source: Engadget | Four players fight for undersea supremacy in 'Swimsanity'

    March 21, 2019 | by Raheel

  • Wirecutter's best deals: Save $75 on Anker's Nebula Mars Lite projector

    This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it may earn affiliate commissions that support its work. Read Wirecutter's continuously updated list of deals here. Source: Engadget | Wirecutter's best deals: Save on Anker's Nebula Mars Lite projector

    March 21, 2019 | by Raheel

  • A week with Twitter's attempt at a more civil internet

    Over the past few months, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has been adamant that one of his goals is to "increase the health of public conversation" on the site. Because it's no secret that, as great as Twitter is at connecting you with people across the worl… Source: Engadget | A week with Twitter's attempt at …

    March 21, 2019 | by Raheel

  • What to expect from Apple's streaming video event

    Can Apple actually take on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon in the increasingly crowded world of streaming video? We're about to find out on March 25th, when Apple is expected to give us a glimpse at its long-awaited video service. It's something the com… Source: Engadget | What to expect from Apple's streaming video event

    March 21, 2019 | by Raheel