Category: gadgetry

Wattson is just what ‘Apex Legends’ needs

[ad_1] As an attack-minded Apex Legends player, I likely won’t play with Wattson much; Octane is still the way to go for me. But I can see how she could be come a strong asset for any squad, especially for players who master her abilities, which will come in super handy to protect and support […]

Maker Faire ceases operations amid financial trouble

[ad_1] This doesn’t necessarily represent the permanent end to Maker Media. The company is avoiding bankruptcy in favor of a different process to please creditors, and it’s trying to both keep the Make: online archive and print magazine running. You may hear more as negotiations progress over the next few weeks. It’s not unexpected. Dougherty […]

FedEx Express kicks Amazon to the curb

[ad_1] Quick charge.Tesla’s first V3 Supercharging stations are open to the public After some testing with early access customers, eight V3 charging stalls at the factory are open to all Tesla owners and support speeds of up to 250kW. That means owners of long-range Model 3 (which supports charging at that speed) can add 180 […]

Bandai-Namco E3 2019 leak reveals ‘Tales,’ George R.R. Martin games

[ad_1] E3 2019 is almost about to get rolling, but there’s time for at least one more pre-show leak. Several games from publisher Bandai-Namco have apparently leaked out due to a flaw on the company’s website. Those include a From Software (Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro) collaboration with George R.R. Martin, titled Elden Ring, coming to […]

Social media ads for vaping must include nicotine warnings, FTC says

[ad_1] Solace Vapor, Hype City Vapors LLC, Humble Juice Co. LLC and Artist Liquid Labs each received a letter. They now have 15 days to review their marketing, including posts on social media, and to make the necessary disclosures. “These letters are a reminder that companies who use social media influencers to promote their products […]

Behind the wheel of Lamborghini’s supercomputer on wheels

[ad_1] That said, I fit just fine in the new Lamborghini Huracan EVO. The latest supercar variant from the Italian automaker is jam-packed with tech that keeps it on the road and the person behind the wheel happy. Again, I have plenty of leg and head space to comfortably drive the rocketship with four wheels. […]

The best USB power banks for phones and tablets

[ad_1] Why you should trust me As the writer of this guide, I spent nine hours researching and 30 hours testing USB power banks. I’ve been a science writer for more than four years, covering a wide variety of topics from particle physics to satellite remote sensing. Since joining Wirecutter in 2017, I’ve reported on […]

Nintendo fans take another look at the Switch

[ad_1] One of the things that Devindra and readers agree on is how fun the Switch’s portability makes it: IAmQuinn said “one of my favorite things about the Switch is how easy it is to bring with you and play on any screen. I often bring it to other places to play with people.” Likewise, […]

Valve Index hands-on: Impressive, expensive, inconvenient VR

[ad_1] Dig a bit deeper into the Index’s design, and you’ll see that Valve paid extra attention to comfort. The microfiber cushioning around the eyepiece and headband are much more breathable than the simple foam we saw on the Vive. And there’s a helpful eye relief dial that lets you adjust how far the lenses […]