Author: Randall

The best wireless earbuds we’ve used so far

[ad_1] It’s hard to recommend anything else.Sony WF-1000XM3 review: Simply the best true wireless earbuds What makes these $230 earbuds “a hell of a deal,” according to Billy Steele? Excellent sound quality, a full-featured companion app, great battery life, an improved Ambient Sound and active noise cancellation make for an excellent start. Meet the much-improved […]

‘Fortnite’ season 10 adds giant two-person mechs

[ad_1] As Epic teased in the story trailer, it’s also reintroducing old game locations via rift zones. “The Zero Point Explosion has made the island volatile,” the blog post states. “Locations once thought to be lost are beginning to appear, but they aren’t the same as they once were. Drop in and explore to discover […]

Google ‘Play Pass’ is a $5 monthly Android app subscription

[ad_1] The service is fully fleshed out and appears to be in the final stages of testing. Google is promising “puzzle games to premium music apps … [with] access to hundreds of premium apps and games” — though the emphasis appears to be on games. Some of the titles included are the $7.99 Stardew Valley, […]

Lyft disables San Francisco e-bikes after suspected battery fires

[ad_1] Don’t think I’ll be going on a @lyft @baywheels any time soon. Yikes. pic.twitter.com/MOU9wIjgII — Zach Rutta (@zrutta44) July 27, 2019 Bay Wheels used to be known as Ford GoBikes until Lyft rebranded it in June, a few days before the ride-sharing service sued the city over e-bike exclusivity — the city wanted to […]

‘Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled’ gets a dinosaur-themed grand prix

[ad_1] This time around, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is getting a new dinosaur-themed track, new characters and new rides. The grand prix is free to all users, and the action starts on August 2nd. All players have to do is download the game update (on PS4, Switch and Xbox One) and jump in. Be on […]

FAA’s new B4UFLY app makes it easier to know where drones are allowed

[ad_1] Currently, most hobby drone pilots are forbidden from flying drones near special use airspace, controlled airspace (unless you get prior approval), critical infrastructure, airports, national parks and military training routes. Temporary flight restrictions can also apply in certain situations. The sheer number of restrictions makes regularly checking the FAA website a necessary — though […]

Impossible Foods gets FDA approval to sell fake meat in grocery stores

[ad_1] Currently, consumers can only purchase Impossible Foods’ fake meat at the many restaurants it has partnerships with — including Burger King, Qdoba and Claim Jumper. Bringing Impossible Burgers to supermarket aisles will be sure to increase its mainstream relevance and expose it to a wide market. It also ensures that Impossible Foods keeps up […]

Cruel Google Maps trick marked livestreamer’s mansion as a homeless shelter

[ad_1] The people behind the prank named the San Fernando Valley home “Ice Poseidon Homeless Shelter” and created a listing on Google Maps to make it appear as though it was equipped to house and feed people in need. They added photos of beds and a large dining area. To make the shelter seem legitimate, […]

Google unveils advanced G Suite protection for high-risk employees

[ad_1] A new Advanced Protection Program is meant for clients who are high-risk for a targeted online attack, such as IT administrators, CEOs and those who work in security-sensitive roles in finance and government. To protect against phishing or account takeovers, the program would enforce the use of Google’s Titan Security Keys or compatible hardware. […]

Fitbit’s Versa Lite sales were ‘weaker than expected’

[ad_1] The shortcoming left Fitbit once again depending heavily on fitness trackers. About 68 percent of its revenue came from products introduced in the past year, only one of which (the Versa Lite) was a smartwatch. And that’s a problem when revenue hasn’t improved much. Fitbit had to sell 31 percent more devices, 3.5 million […]