[ad_1] The Vapor X uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset, an ultra low power platform to extend battery life. Other power efficiency measures include a battery saving mode and a rapid charging feature which means the smartwatch can be almost completely charged in one hour. This should mitigate one of smartwatches’ biggest annoyances — […]
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British Airways is offering VR entertainment on flights
[ad_1] The headsets come from VR company SkyLights and are fully immersive regardless of how the wearer is sitting — they’ll even work if they’re lying fully flat (which is another first class luxury in itself). The line-up also includes a range of expertly-selected therapeutic VR experiences, such as guided meditation and sound therapy, specifically […]
What to expect from the next-gen Xbox
[ad_1] Fancy on a budget.The Kia Telluride is surprisingly high-tech and stylish (for a Kia) Kia is making a bid to break out of its image as a maker of small, cheap cars. It’s doing a good job of it, too. The Telluride is a well-equipped, comfortable, midsize SUV with a dollop of tech thrown […]
Apple is reportedly in talks to let Siri play Spotify tracks
[ad_1] When it unveiled iOS 13, Apple opened up the possibility of Siri working with rival music services via new SiriKit updates. If Apple and Spotify can work something out, you’d be able to play Spotify tunes using Siri from an iPhone without the need to open the app. However, Apple Music would still be […]
NASA chooses four potential asteroid sample sites for OSIRIS-REx
[ad_1] The fact that OSIRIS-Rex was designed to identify sample sites with an 82-foot radius made things even more difficult. To be able to find four boulder-free areas, the mission team had to adjust the spacecraft’s sample site identification process to be able to detect sites with a radius of 16 to 33 feet. The […]
OnePlus’ upcoming TV will simply be called the ‘OnePlus TV’
[ad_1] Along with the name, OnePlus revealed an equally basic logo, saying there was more to it than might first meet the eye. “We were inspired by classic geometric progression [and] …looking closer, you can tell that the we’ve used the same thickness for both logo and the letters to ensure an aesthetics of ‘symmetry’ […]
FAA issues flight ban on 2015 MacBook Pros with faulty batteries
[ad_1] The agency told Bloomberg in a statement that it’s “aware of the recalled batteries that are used in some Apple MacBook Pro laptops.” It has already alerted major airlines about it, telling them to adhere to the agency’s 2016 safety instructions for devices with recalled batteries. As such, you can’t take an affected laptop […]
Twitter is finally working on search for DMs
[ad_1] There are a couple more minor but welcome additions in development. Twitter is working on the option to support Live Photos from iOS devices as GIFs in case you want your snapshots to be that much livelier. You’ll also have the freedom to reorder photos in the app after you’ve uploaded them. You won’t […]
Twitter’s latest test lets you follow topics
[ad_1] You’ll also have the option to mute topics, so you won’t have to risk spoiling a show or enduring a done-to-death conversation. The test is currently limited to Android users and includes a companion test that lets you create separate lists to follow individual interests, including keywords and individual users. If you know someone […]
‘Apex Legends’ goes live with Iron Crown event and solo mode
[ad_1] Players will be able to eliminate enemy squads with Octane, a character who has taken over a part of King’s Canyon. The Octane Town Takeover includes a new mega jump pad course and a gigantic ring of fire. The new area is expected to be a permanent part of the game — and if […]