Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • The best portable induction cooktop

    By Sharon Franke, Michael Sullivan 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 portable inducti… Source: Engadget | The best portable induction cooktop

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • After Math: Now let's just wait a Momo

    The only thing more popular on the internet than racism is a good hoax. The more batshit, the better. Every wacky conspiracy imaginable, from vaccines causing autism to the world being flat, can be found on the interwebs. But even more popular are th… Source: Engadget | After Math: Now let's just wait a Momo

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docks with ISS

    SpaceX's Crew Dragon has completed the last leg of its historic first journey. The capsule docked with the International Space Station through a "soft capture" at 5:51AM Eastern, with astronauts aboard the ISS opening the hatch shortly after 8AM. T… Source: Engadget | SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docks with ISS

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Recommended Reading: Arrivo's unfulfilled promise to end traffic

    How Arrivo got Colorado to back a wild-eyed highway scheme Aaron Gordon, Wired Futuristic transportation company Arrivo, cofounded by Brogan BamBrogan and Andrew Liu, sold Colorado Department of Transportation on a plan to build a system that woul… Source: Engadget | Recommended Reading: Arrivo's unfulfilled promise to end traffic

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Our first shots with the new Nokia 9 PureView

    Mobile World Congress is finally, officially over, but there's no time to rest — not when we got the chance to test the Nokia 9 PureView around Barcelona, at least. We received the device just in time for its official release today, and early b… Source: Engadget | Our first shots with the new Nokia …

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Android 'Slices' start offering control over phone settings

    Android's Slices have typically only offered shortcuts for functions in third-party apps (and then only in limited form), but they're now ready to control the phone itself. The team at 9to5Google has noticed that Slices are rolling out for device se… Source: Engadget | Android 'Slices' start offering control over phone settings

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Self-driving vehicle startup Drive.ai may be looking for a buyer

    Self-driving car companies are quickly coming to grips with some hard financial realities. Sources talking to The Information claim Drive.ai, one of the few companies operating autonomous shuttles, is looking for buyers. It's reportedly shopping it… Source: Engadget | Self-driving vehicle startup Drive.ai may be looking for a buyer

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Facebook reportedly took three years to tackle fake news in one country

    Facebook is quick to tout its efforts to thwart misinformation campaigns in major European countries and the US, but its approach in other countries might not be quite so enthusiastic. Developers in Moldova told BuzzFeed News that they'd been asking… Source: Engadget | Facebook reportedly took three years to tackle fake news in one country

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Google declines to pull controversial Saudi government app

    App store curators frequently have to walk a fine line when deciding what to ban, and Google is proof positive of this. The internet giant told California Rep. Jackie Speier that it wouldn't ban Saudi Arabia's Absher app from Google Play despite cal… Source: Engadget | Google declines to pull controversial Saudi government app

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • MIT's Mini Cheetah robot knows how to do backflips

    MIT's original Cheetah robot is already quite nimble on its feet, but there's now a smaller counterpart that might put it to shame. Researchers have shown off a new Mini Cheetah that can pull off a number of slick moves, including backflips — it's… Source: Engadget | MIT's Mini Cheetah robot knows how to do …

    March 3, 2019 | by Raheel