Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Uber expands its Rewards program to all US cities

    Since November, Uber users in nine US cities have been able to earn points and claim incentives through the company's loyalty program, Uber Rewards. Now, customers across the country can earn the ability to, say, jump the line of people waiting for r… Source: Engadget | Uber expands its Rewards program to all US cities

    March 5, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Instant Pot's creator is merging with the company behind Pyrex

    Instant Pot cookers already have a loyal following, and now they're about have some extra clout, too. Corelle Brands, the company behind kitchen brands like CorningWare and Pyrex, has unveiled plans to merge with Instant Pot's creators Instant Brand… Source: Engadget | Instant Pot's creator is merging with the company behind Pyrex

    March 5, 2019 | by Raheel
  • House Democrats will introduce bill to reinstate net neutrality rules

    Now that the Democrats have the majority in the US House of Representatives, net neutrality is back on the table. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has revealed that Democrats will introduce a bill to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules on March 6th. T… Source: Engadget | House Democrats will introduce bill to reinstate net neutrality rules

    March 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Social robot Jibo does one last dance before its servers shut down

    Nearly one year after robotics startup Jibo was sold off for parts, the company's social robot of the same name is informing users that it will be shutting down. In a message accompanied by a dance, the robot informed owners that its servers are goin… Source: Engadget | Social robot Jibo does one last dance …

    March 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Google says it was paying men less than women in some jobs

    In a surprising contrast with typical pay disparity situations, Google found it was paying men less than women working in similar roles in 2018. In particular, Level 4 Software Engineers who identified as men "received less discretionary funds than w… Source: Engadget | Google says it was paying men less than women in some jobs

    March 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Anthem' is reportedly bricking and shutting down PS4s (updated)

    Gamers would love to play BioWare's new loot shooter Anthem but there's one problem: the game keeps shutting off their console. A number of players have taken to Reddit and other forums to complain that Anthem appears to be plagued with an issue that… Source: Engadget | 'Anthem' is reportedly bricking and shutting down PS4s …

    March 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Sam’s Club Now lets you scan whole items, not just barcodes

    If you've been to a Sam's Club in the past two years, you might have used Scan & Go. The store's app lets you use your phone to scan the barcode of each item you put in your cart. When you're ready to check out, you can pay via the app and show y… Source: …

    March 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Samsung Health adds Calm's sleep and relaxation tools

    Samsung had a surprise in store at Unpacked last month, when it revealed its Galaxy S10 camera app will include an Instagram mode. The company is adding another, more laidback third-party integration as Samsung Health users can access content from mi… Source: Engadget | Samsung Health adds Calm's sleep and relaxation tools

    March 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • VW’s dune buggy concept is ridiculous EV fun

    Does it make sense? No it doesn't. Do we love it? Yes we do. The ID Beach Buggy concept is the kind of car you wanted as a kid and by the time you grew up, they didn't make them anymore. Sure you can hunt one down and spend years restoring it, but sa… Source: …

    March 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Pininfarina's 1900 horsepower Battista will go over 217 MPH

    As it promised last year, Pininfarina is taking on Rimac with the Battista, a 1900 horsepower/2,300 nm (1,700 ft-pound) hypercar EV that the company calls "the most powerful road-legal car ever designed and built in Italy." Suffice to say, this car w… Source: Engadget | Pininfarina's 1900 horsepower Battista will go over 217 MPH

    March 4, 2019 | by Raheel