[ad_1] We get it — you really don’t like the PlayStation Classic. You’ve told us, over and over again. We weren’t huge fans when we reviewed it, but that was when it cost $100. The price quickly dropped over the next few months, to $60, $40, and even $30. Now, as Wario64 points out on […]
Category: gadgetry
Blipblox is a synth made for kids that adults will like too
[ad_1] Under the hood is a surprisingly robust digital synth engine capable of producing rich and downright bonkers sounds. In addition to the oscillator there’s your usual assortment of synth parameters. There’s an amp envelope (though you can only control over the decay), a pair of LFOs, a modulation envelope and a low-pass filter that […]
Apple’s new iOS 13 feature corrects your gaze during video calls
[ad_1] A video call is a great way to connect with friends and family when you can’t physically be together. But even if you’re staring directly at your loved one’s face, there’s still something a little off about the whole process. The way your phone’s screen display and camera lens sync up means you’re never […]
Logitech G teases Blue gaming headphones on the way
[ad_1] Late last year Logitech acquired Blue Microphones, and a tweet indicates their next combo project is for gamers. We’ve already seen the debut of the Blue Ember XLR microphone for streamers, but it seems likely that this Logitech G product will actually be a new set of Blue-designed headphones for the gaming lineup. All […]
Researchers create eye-tracking glasses that auto-focus where you look
[ad_1] The authors note that, over time, our ability to refocus at near distances worsens as the lenses in our eyes stiffen. The condition, called presbyopia, typically kicks in at around age 45 and it affects more than a billion people. It’s a key factor as to why many of us need to start wearing […]
A virtual reality massage center will open in Los Angeles this week
[ad_1] The center will pump in fragrances related to each setting along with a cool breeze. The massage isn’t virtual, but it’s not from a human, either — it’s an automated massage chair, hopefully better than the one you collapse into for a break at the mall. Somewhat fittingly, Esqapes is based in the SAG-Aftra […]
HTC Vive will help more companies jump into VR
[ad_1] Take Ovation, for example: It’s a public speaking training tool that uses the Vive Pro Eye’s gaze-tracking to detect where exactly you’re looking. After running through a demo, it told me I was staring at the teleprompter, instead of looking at the audience. (In fairness, I wasn’t prepared to recite a speech during a […]
‘Stranger Things 3’ pays respect to the power and perils of tech
[ad_1] This presents an opportunity for the gadgets that were so prominent in seasons one and two, like walkie-talkies and amateur radios, to play a more crucial role than before in the Stranger Things universe. Season three features eight episodes, and it takes place in the summer of 1985, months after Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) […]
SIM-swap cell phone hacking horror stories
[ad_1] Ready for a horror story?How a trivial cell phone hack is ruining lives Violet Blue explains how SIM-swap attacks have been used to steal online accounts and even as much as $100,000 from a victim’s bank account. In these attacks, someone uses pieces of personal information to convince your cell service provider to transfer […]
Valve Index review: Next-level VR
[ad_1] The refined PC VR headset As for the Index headset itself, it doesn’t look much different than the Rift or Vive. But there are some notable upgrades once you dig a bit deeper. There’s a huge emphasis on comfort here: The head strap is easy to put on, and you can secure it by […]