Browsing Category: Reviews and Gadgets

  • Proposed FAA rules loosen restrictions on drone flights at night

    Right on the heels of Canada introducing new, stricter regulations for drone operations, the US Department of Transportation proposed a new set of rules for drones that would allow the unmanned vehicles to fly over populated areas and operate at nigh… Source: Engadget | Proposed FAA rules loosen restrictions on drone flights at night

    January 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ director joins ‘Uncharted’ movie

    The long-awaited Uncharted movie has a new director. Dan Trachtenberg, known for 10 Cloverfield Lane, has joined the Uncharted project, Variety reports, taking over the helm after director Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum, Stranger Things) stepped dow… Source: Engadget | ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ director joins ‘Uncharted’ movie

    January 15, 2019 | by Raheel
  • ESPN+ adds personalized recommendations and offline viewing

    ESPN is making some welcome (and arguably overdue) improvements to its ESPN+ service that could change how and where you watch. Its updated app now includes personalized recommendations for ESPN+, starting with on-demand videos. Watch a lot of hock… Source: Engadget | ESPN+ adds personalized recommendations and offline viewing

    January 14, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Sling TV debuts free streaming option on Roku

    Sling TV is trying a new way to reach potential users with a free option of its streaming platform. Through a "browse as guest" option, newcomers to Sling will be able to check out episodes from some shows (including Billions, Shameless and Ray Donov… Source: Engadget | Sling TV debuts free streaming option on Roku

    January 14, 2019 | by Raheel
  • 'Rocket League' supports cross-play on every console, even PS4

    Sony announced today that Rocket League has entered the PlayStation Cross-Play Beta program, meaning the popular game now has full cross-platform support. Players on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam PC can now team up or play against one anot… Source: Engadget | 'Rocket League' supports cross-play on every console, even PS4

    January 14, 2019 | by Raheel
  • NBCUniversal to launch ad-supported TV streaming service in 2020

    NBCUniversal isn't going to twiddle its thumbs while competitors like CBS dive deeper into streaming video. The broadcaster has unveiled plans for an ad-supported streaming service that will launch sometime in early 2020. It'll be 'free' if you wat… Source: Engadget | NBCUniversal to launch ad-supported TV streaming service in 2020

    January 14, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Tesla offers Model 3 as a reward to security researchers

    The annual Pwn2Own contest at the CanSecWest conference in Vancouver, Canada usually ends with security researchers taking home the laptops they've exploited. This year they could take home a Tesla. Source: Engadget | Tesla offers Model 3 as a reward to security researchers

    January 14, 2019 | by Raheel
  • A new 'Star Trek' spinoff is in the works starring Michelle Yeoh

    The rumors were true: Michelle Yeoh is getting her own Star Trek spinoff show. CBS All Access has confirmed that Yeoh will star in a new streaming series that elaborates on her character Captain Georgiou's role in Starfleet's mysterious Section 31,… Source: Engadget | A new 'Star Trek' spinoff is in the works starring Michelle …

    January 14, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept EV makes a delayed Auto Show debut

    Like every good luxury car brand, Infiniti has plans to make its first EV a crossover-ish attempt full of its special touches and design language. The latest step in that direction is the QX Inspiration Concept that takes advantage of the design oppo… Source: Engadget | Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept EV makes a delayed Auto …

    January 14, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Google Fi adds support for next-gen RCS text messaging

    Google is putting its money where its mouth is when coming to support for next-gen texting. It's starting off 2019 by introducing RCS chat to Google Fi. So long as you have a supporting Fi-friendly Android phone (more on that in a bit), you can sha… Source: Engadget | Google Fi adds support for next-gen …

    January 14, 2019 | by Raheel