Gadget News
Sony WF-XB700 wireless earbuds review: Extra bass, extra sacrifice
Engadget - 6 May 2020 20:30
In 2020, headphone-makers can't get by with just one option for true wireless earbuds. In order to cater to all users, they need to at least offer an affordable mid-range model and a feature-packed one that includes acti...
Impossible Burger will soon arrive in Kroger stores across the US
Slash Gear - 6 May 2020 03:03
Impossible Foods has announced yet another expansion in the availability of its Impossible Burger faux meat product. On Tuesday, the company said that its plant-based ‘beef’ will soon arrive in Kroger Co. grocery sto...
NASA is helping Tom Cruise film a movie in space
Engadget - 6 May 2020 02:07
NASA's current desire to commercialize space has seemingly reached its logical conclusion. Administrator Jim Bridenstine has confirmed a Deadline report that NASA is working with Tom Cruise on a movie to be shot aboard t...
Samsung Heir Makes History by Pledging to End Family's Corporate Dynasty
Gizmodo - 6 May 2020 18:40
There are a few things to know about Samsung's heir apparent Lee Jae-yong and how his family runs the company--he does not make frequent media appearances, apologies are rare, and family succession is a given. But in a p...
Stadia wireless controller finally works wirelessly on PCs
Slash Gear - 6 May 2020 06:30
What is the point of a wireless controller if you can only use it with a wire? That may be the question that popped into the minds of early Stadia subscribers who found themselves forced to attach a cable to use the Wire...
MediaTek Helio G85 wants to bring a 1GHz GPU to mid-range phones
Slash Gear - 6 May 2020 05:55
Qualcomm has more or less cornered the premium smartphone segment with its Snapdragon 800 series of chips. But with the Snapdragon 765, it is going after the lower tiers by promising not only performance but also 5G in a...
Zoom's latest changes to prevent 'zoombombing' arrive on May 9th
Engadget - 6 May 2020 04:08
Zoom is implementing more of its promised measures to bolster security and prevent "zoombombing" by unwanted guests. To start, it recently gave admins the option of disabling personal meeting IDs for scheduling and start...
Yet Another Amazon Worker Has Died of Coronavirus
Gizmodo - 6 May 2020 03:07
One warehouse associate at JFK8--Amazon's massive fulfillment center in Staten Island, New York--has died of the novel coronavirus, in what is at least the third such death among the company's ranks.
Google Authenticator for Android can finally move accounts between devices
Engadget - 7 May 2020 01:59
Google hasn't significantly tweaked Authenticator on Android for years (Android Police notes the last big upgrade was in 2017), but it's about to get a much-needed refresh. The company is rolling out an update that, most...
Coronavirus means iPhone 12's perceived weakness is its most important strength
Slash Gear - 7 May 2020 01:13
The latest in iPhone 12 leaks suggest that Apple’s design language remains largely the same as previous years, suggesting prospective users will be of two minds once again. In past years, basically every generation in ...
Dramatic Fossil Shows a Squid-Like Creature Crushing a Fish in Its Jaws
Gizmodo - 7 May 2020 01:01
A re-analysis of a fossil found in England during the 19th century reveals that it depicts a 200-million-year-old scene in which a squid-like creature is still clutching onto its prey.
iOS 13.5 can automatically share your Medical ID in an emergency call
Engadget - 7 May 2020 00:48
Apple is making it easier for iPhone and Apple Watch owners to share their medical information with 911 call centers during an emergency. On Wednesday, the company said iOS 13.5, which it will start rolling out over the ...
Wink shocks smart home users with one week notice of new subscription fee
Slash Gear - 7 May 2020 00:38
Smart home company Wink has made a surprising and heavily criticized announcement: it will soon charge a monthly subscription fee. Users aren’t required to pay this fee, of course, but their hardware will stop working ...
Video podcasts could be Spotify's next big thing
Slash Gear - 7 May 2020 00:24
With music streaming cornered, Spotify has been attempting to make a name for itself in the podcast space for quite some time now. There are a lot of platforms that host podcasts out there though, which means there’s a...
Why Temperature Screenings Alone Won't Protect People From Covid-19
Gizmodo - 7 May 2020 00:20
As parts of the U.S. begin to reopen and ease restrictions on physical movement, a major looming question is how to prevent new spikes in cases of covid-19. One commonly touted idea is to implement wide-scale temperature...
Sonos Arc official: Dolby Atmos soundbar runs S2 OS
Slash Gear - 7 May 2020 00:00
Say hello to Sonos Arc, the company’s new soundbar and its first to offer Dolby Atmos. Replacing the Sonos Playbar, the Arc squeezes eleven speakers into its long, minimalistic chassis, along with four microphones to w...
The Sonos Arc is the long-awaited Playbar update with Dolby Atmos support
Ars Technica - 7 May 2020 00:00
Arc brings a new design and feature set, while the Play:5 is now just the Five.
Sonos Five updates Play:5 with cleaner look and S2 software
Slash Gear - 7 May 2020 00:00
Sonos has updated its flagship speaker, with the new Sonos Five replacing the old Play:5. Now effectively the third-generation of the multi-room speaker, the new Five focuses on music rather than TV audio like the new Ar...
Sonos' updated Play:5 is now just called 'Five'
Engadget - 7 May 2020 00:00
To go along with its brand-new Arc soundbar, Sonos is making a few internal updates to some existing products. Most relevant to anyone considering the Arc is probably the 3rd-generation Sonos Sub. Sonos has offered a wir...
The Sonos Arc is a smart soundbar with Dolby Atmos support
Engadget - 7 May 2020 00:00
A lot has changed in the home theater world since Sonos first released the Playbar in 2013. TVs have gotten a lot bigger, and new audio formats like Dolby Atmos have made their way from movie theaters into the home. Sono...
Sonos Finally Supports Dolby Atmos With New Arc Soundbar
Gizmodo - 7 May 2020 00:00
Sonos has been busy these past few months. The company announced it's phasing out 'legacy' devices and plans to roll out a new app in June, not to mention that it also launched a new radio service. But all of these annou...
New Standard Adds Low-Power Wireless Charging to NFC
Gizmodo - 6 May 2020 23:50
Qi wireless charging has become the de facto wireless charging standard for gadgets like phones, earbuds, and more. However, just this week, the NFC Forum approved a new low-power wireless charging specification to help ...