Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Lyft's Shared Saver rides save you money if you're willing to walk more

    Lyft has announced a new ride option called Shared Saver. The budget-friendly option expands the company's existing ride sharing options puts commuters in the same vehicle to split the cost of the ride and will not be subject to surge pricing. The ca… Source: Engadget | Lyft's Shared Saver rides save you money if you're …

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Unique challenges' derail Amy Winehouse hologram tour

    If you were hoping to catch Amy Winehouse's hologram tour this year, you may have to settle for a big-screen biopic instead. BASE Hologram, the company behind the production, announced on Twitter yesterday that it is "putting the tour on hold until w… Source: Engadget | 'Unique challenges' derail Amy Winehouse hologram tour

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Sinemia ventures beyond movie subscriptions with direct ticket sales

    Sinemia isn't counting solely on movie theater subscriptions to draw you in. The service has launched an option to buy movie tickets in the US through either its apps or its website. You need to buy them for one of 400-plus participating theaters (… Source: Engadget | Sinemia ventures beyond movie subscriptions with direct ticket …

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Don’t buy a phone just for 5G

    It's possible to be excited by the potential of 5G and yet not thrilled about having to buy a new device to use it. After all, this time around, the standard isn't as transformative as the leap from 2G to 3G or from 3G to 4G. You wouldn't believe tha… Source: Engadget | Don’t buy …

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Verizon plans to roll out its 5G mobile network in 30 cities this year

    At Samsung's Unpacked event Wednesday, it emerged Verizon is getting a short-term exclusive on Samsung's first 5G phone, the Galaxy S10 5G. To make sure people can use the handset and other 5G phones as intended, the provider plans to turn on its 5G… Source: Engadget | Verizon plans to roll out its 5G mobile …

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Tesla Model 3 loses Consumer Reports recommendation

    The long-simmering tussle between Tesla and Consumer Reports over car reviews took a fresh turn Thursday, after the publication said it could no longer recommend the Model 3. Tesla had finally claimed the distinction last May after it was able to red… Source: Engadget | Tesla Model 3 loses Consumer Reports recommendation

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel
  • The problem with the Galaxy Fold

    Take a look at the Galaxy Fold's 68 official images on Samsung's press site, and see if you can work out what's missing. Or watch the promotional clip and tell me what you find odd about it. No, I'm not talking about how weird that tiny outside scree… Source: Engadget | The problem with the …

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Google Maps can now guide you to drug disposal locations

    Drug disposal programs have been cited as an effective tool in the fight against opioid abuse by medical studies and the White House. Now Google is lending a hand by pinpointing 3,500 of these drop-off sites on Google Maps and via Search in partnersh… Source: Engadget | Google Maps can now guide you to drug …

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel
  • The Galaxy S10 will support Samsung Gear VR

    Things have been quiet for Samsung's Gear VR recently. Once upon a time the company would launch a new headset alongside its latest Galaxy flagships, but it hasn't done that for a while. That's not to say that the Gear VR is dead, though, as Samsung… Source: Engadget | The Galaxy S10 will support Samsung …

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Pokémon Go' update gives Android gamers an AR portrait mode

    Earlier this month, Niantic promised a feature called "Go Snapshot" that would turn Pokémon Go into an AR photo machine. Now, the feature is live — for Android devices, at least. You'll also have to be a Level 5 or above trainer to be able to… Source: Engadget | 'Pokémon Go' update gives Android gamers …

    February 21, 2019 | by Raheel