[ad_1] I was intrigued by Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure after seeing the hell it put our editor-in-chief Dana Wollman through. (It’s honestly hilarious seeing Dana, an accomplished marathon runner who can run circles around me, get wiped out by a “kids’ game.”) Ring Fit sounded like it could give me a decent workout in my […]
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The best portable laptop charger
[ad_1] Charging output: 100 W AC Total capacity: 22,000 mAh, or roughly 81 Wh Weight: 26.7 ounces (756 grams) Dimensions: 7.5 by 4.5 by 1.1 inches (19 by 11.4 by 2.8 centimeters) The RAVPower 27000 is the most affordable charger we tested and has power on par with the Mophie, but it feels less refined […]
Rain may soon be an effective source of renewable energy
[ad_1] The new design mates an aluminum electrode with an indium tin oxide electrode layered with PTFE, a material with a “quasi-permanent” electric charge. When a drop hits the PTFE/tin surface, it bridges the two electrodes and creates a closed-loop circuit. That helps fully release any stored charges. The technology could handle sustained rainfall, too. […]
Facebook buys startup using AI vision to find your location
[ad_1] We’ve asked Facebook for comment on the deal, although this doesn’t appear to be an acquihire (where a large company buys a smaller one primarily for its employees). The social network now owns a majority stake, and two of its executives now sit on Scape’s board of directors in place of venture capital representatives. […]
The Morning After: A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sneak peek
[ad_1] It’s not just an app problem.The Engadget Podcast: How tech (and humans) failed the Iowa caucus This week on the Engadget Podcast, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about what exactly went wrong for Iowa’s Democratic Party. The mysterious app from an unknown progressive tech firm was mostly to blame, but it was also helped by […]
The best cellular GPS tracker
[ad_1] Why you should trust me I’ve been reviewing gadgets and accessories since 2011, and I’ve been at Wirecutter since 2014. During that time I’ve covered similar categories including Bluetooth trackers and pet trackers, so I know what to look for from this kind of device. Who this is for A cellular GPS tracker is […]
Engadget Podcast: How tech (and humans) failed the Iowa caucus
[ad_1] The logistical and technical debacle of the Iowa Democratic Caucus is exactly why we’re not hopeful about online voting in America. This week on the Engadget Podcast, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about what exactly went wrong for Iowa’s Democratic Party. The mysterious app from an unknown progressive tech firm was mostly to blame, but […]
The Morning After: Netflix finally ends the auto-play nightmare
[ad_1] Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. About five years ago, Netflix revamped its streaming apps and rolled out the worst feature it’s ever developed. Even if you like it, you know which one I’m talking about — bringing video playback “forward” to make things more like cable TV. At first, pulling up a show […]
Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $95 on a Roborock S4 robot vacuum
[ad_1] Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Street price: $60; deal price: $40 If you missed the recent deal we posted from Amazon, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is back down to $40 from Newegg. Already incredibly affordable at the street price of $60, these are our budget noise-cancelling headphones pick and the best option out there […]
How do you feel about the PlayStation 2 as it turns 20?
[ad_1] In a few short weeks, the PlayStation 2 will turn 20. It was released March 4, 2000 in Japan, with the rest of the world eventually getting their hands on it that fall. It was backward compatible with games for the original PlayStation, and also played DVDs. (Personally, it was the first video disc […]