[ad_1] Because Sony uses Android TV, this marks another instance of Apple blending its tech with the Android platform. The added feature is available through a firmware update, which is being rolled out to newer TVs. Sony hasn’t said which models will receive the update. But as 9to5Mac speculates, it will most likely be the […]
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Sony’s X900F 55-inch 4K TV is $500 off on Amazon
[ad_1] Sony’s 55-inch 4K Ultra HD X900F is listed at a historically low price on Amazon. The well-regarded, Alexa-compatible LED TV launched at $1,500, but its price has been steadily sliding down. For most of the year, we’ve seen it priced at $1,200. Today’s price ($998) is the lowest yet. [ad_2] Source link
BMW’s Z4 M40i is a powerfully fun roadster
[ad_1] Starting at $49,700 the Z4 returned in 2019 after a four-year hiatus. The 2020 model year vehicle ticks all the boxes driving-wise for a roadster. BMW sent us the M40i version of the vehicle which sports a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 382 horsepower and 369 pounds-foot of torque. The result is that […]
Xiaomi’s first real smartwatch looks just like an Apple Watch
[ad_1] Details are still a little scarce, but Xiaomi did take to official Weibo channels to reveal basic specs. Falling under Xiaomi’s “Mijia” IoT sub-brand, the Mi Watch comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100, and will independently support WiFi, GPS and NFC, plus an eSIM, so you’ll be able to make calls via the […]
Uber Eats’ delivery drone is a VTOL speedster
[ad_1] The drone won’t be landing on your yard with your food in tow. After a restaurant loads the machine with your order, it’ll fly to a drop-off point where an Uber driver will be taking over the delivery process. Uber’s Elevate Cloud Systems, its airspace management system, will be tracking the drone and notifying […]
NVIDIA’s new Shield TVs start at $149 with Dolby Vision and Atmos
[ad_1] The first thing you’ll notice is that the cheaper model looks… a bit different than your typical set-top box. It’s a cylinder that’s meant to sit among the wires behind your TV. According to NVIDIA, that helps it avoid wireless interference. And if WiFi streaming isn’t your thing, the company also included a gigabit […]
The best wireless charging station now that Apple AirPower is dead
[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve been reviewing mobile accessories since 2012, and I’ve been covering them for Wirecutter since 2015. I’m also the author of Wirecutter’s guides to USB wall chargers and car chargers, through which I’ve seen and tested pretty much every available charging variation. I researched and wrote Wirecutter’s first guide […]
Google Assistant is ready to find your Tile tracker
[ad_1] This works on any Assistant-capable device, although you will need the Tile app on Android or iOS for the initial setup. While Assistant’s support for Bluetooth trackers is still pretty slim (Chipolo is the only other brand we know to work at present), this is still a pretty big addition. You might be more […]
The Morning After: Using computer modeling to make better barbecue
[ad_1] Using technology to make better brisket.How a Harvard class project changed barbecue Michel Maalouly and Yinka Ogunbiyi spent hours in the cold every weekend attempting to perfect a grill design as part of an engineering course at Harvard in 2015. Between algorithms, computer models and apps they’ve gone from “amateurs, smoking a brisket every […]
Positive Grid’s Spark amp helps you learn and jam to your favorite songs
[ad_1] When paired with your smartphone or tablet, the 40-watt Spark analyzes your playing style and generates a backing drumbeat and bassline accompaniment. It probably won’t keep up with mixolydian prog riffage, but if you just need some support for your strumming, the virtual drummer will stay on tempo and the bass player won’t hog […]