Category: gadgetry

Coronavirus bursts Big Tech’s bubble

[ad_1] During RSA’s second day, the City of San Francisco declared a State of Emergency. By day three, California confirmed its first Coronavirus case of unknown origin, sending the world outside RSA into a tailspin. Needless to say, this was not one of the viruses 40,000 infosec professionals were looking for. However, RSA is a […]

How to buy a mirrorless camera lens in 2020

[ad_1] What are you shooting? Your camera likely came with a cheap kit lens, probably a zoom in the 24-70mm (35mm equivalent) range. However, most kit lenses are useless in low light and have mediocre image and build quality. So you should strongly consider supplementing it with at least one or two additional lenses. What […]

Engadget Podcast: Reviewing Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra

[ad_1] This week, it’s all about Samsung’s chonky boi, the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Cherlynn gives us a preview of her review for the new flagship phone — including its 5G performance in NYC and its “100X” camera — while Devindra wonders what’s the point of an incredibly heavy $1,400 brick. Also, we chat about how […]

‘Crossy Road’ follow-up comes to Apple Arcade with a focus on co-op play

[ad_1] The multiplayer is built for use on a single device (and with gamepads, if you have them) or across multiple devices, with tons of collectibles and procedurally generated levels that promise a different run every time. Snagging the spinoff to an already-popular game is one way to make sure people are still paying attention […]

Apple’s keyboard cover for the next iPad Pro could add a trackpad

[ad_1] With the launch of iPadOS, Apple’s tablet has become more of a conventional computing device than ever. As such, it makes sense that the line between iPad Pro and laptop could become even more blurred. A rumor from The Information claims Apple is gearing up to mass produce a new keyboard accessory for the […]

Bose Frames work with Microsoft’s navigation tech for the blind

[ad_1] The company has added the Bose Frames to the list of devices its Soundscape app supports. If you’re not familiar with the software, it provides audio cues to help visually impaired people navigate around cities. Microsoft has been working on the technology for the better part of a decade. While Microsoft doesn’t offer comparisons, […]

Peloton settles music licensing lawsuit over its exercise videos

[ad_1] Peloton didn’t detail the terms of the settlement, but it sounds like it’s in a position to avoid any future licensing issues with what it’s calling a joint collaboration agreement. “We are pleased the music publishers and their songwriter partners in this case have reached a settlement with Peloton that compensates creators properly and […]

The $35 Raspberry Pi 4 now comes with double the RAM

[ad_1] The Pi 4 2GB cost $45 at launch. Compared to the original, though, it has eight times the memory, 10 times the I/O bandwidth, four times the number of pixels on screen and dual-band wireless networking. As the company notes, thanks to inflation, $35 in 2012 is equivalent to nearly $40 today. So effectively […]

Everything you missed at Toy Fair 2020

[ad_1] The biggest hype at this year’s show was over Baby Yoda, who was everywhere… mostly because there hasn’t been a lot of merch until now. That’s because Disney kept The Child’s existence a closely-guarded secret before The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+ back in November. Now we have Baby Yoda figures, dolls and costumes. But […]

Samsung Galaxy S20 is the first phone certified for USB fast charging

[ad_1] In order for fast chargers to work as intended, they need to deliver power at the specific voltage and current required by the device, and both the charger and handset need to be able to communicate, The Verge explains. If they can’t do this, the charger and phone will default to a lower charging […]