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Category: gadgetry
‘Overwatch’ Switch case raises hopes for a port
[ad_1] Overwatch-themed Nintendo Switch case (PowerA) listed on Amazon https://t.co/5pceXbSUrZ “Officially Licensed by Nintendo and blizzard entertainment” pic.twitter.com/yfK0YzmLuN — Wario64 (@Wario64) August 26, 2019 If it’s truly an officially licensed product — and PowerA does sell a bunch of official Switch accessories, including ones with Zelda and Super Mario designs — then that’s a huge […]
A new coating could be the key to lighter lithium metal batteries
[ad_1] The problem with lithium metal batteries is that they frequently develop small, tendril-like protrusions called dendrites. Over time, dendrites can puncture the protective film that separates the positive and negative ends of the battery. And when the two sides start interacting with one another, there’s the potential for a short circuit, which in turn […]
Bell’s self-flying cargo drone completes its first flight
[ad_1] “We are excited to reach this milestone, and look forward to continuing to advance this technology for our customers,” said Scott Drennan, vice president of Bell’s Innovation team. The company will be testing the APT 70 for the rest of the year. Following that trial period, it plans to use the vehicle to conduct […]
Baidu takes second place from Google in the smart speaker market
[ad_1] An abysmal performance by Google further helped Baidu. The company shipped 4.3 million Home and Nest-branded devices in Q2 2019, down from 5.4 million during the same period last year. The drop in shipments represents a 19.8 percent year on year decline for Google. Notably, of the five main companies included in today’s report, […]
Volvo’s Polestar engineered XC60 is fast, but still reserved
[ad_1] On one hand, the vehicle’s cargo area, its ability to seat five (and a combination of Swedish luxury and performance) make it a great companion for a trek into the forest. But, the rather low Canadian speed limits and my concern about wildlife leaping into the road make pushing the vehicle to its potential […]
Papercraft-inspired math turns any sheet into any shape
[ad_1] The team started by establishing the constraints on lengths and angles that need to be met for producing any given cut pattern, and then use a numerical optimization approach to determine the generic patterns themselves (such as their orientation, number and size). From there, it’s a matter of using mechanical analysis to manage the […]
Hands on with Disney+ 4K and HDR streaming
[ad_1] 4 streams at a time, plus 4K and HDR for everyone.A first look at Disney+ Just last week, Disney announced Disney+ will have apps for iOS, Apple TV, Android and Xbox One, along with previously known devices such as the PlayStation 4 and Roku. Edgar Alvarez spent some time with the Apple TV app […]
OnePlus TV will run ‘optimized’ Android TV software
[ad_1] Throughout the interview, Samsung and Sony were frequent touchpoints for the executive, with Lau noting, “We want to benchmark the image and sound quality against the most premium quality products currently available in the market…” Notably, Lau didn’t mention LG in his image quality comparison, likely due to the fact the OnePlus TV sets […]
Sphero acquires LittleBits and eyes international growth
[ad_1] Combined, Sphero and LittleBits have sold more than $500 million in robots and electronics. They’ve reached over six million students globally. And with this acquisition, Sphero now has over 140 patents in robotics, electronics, software and IoT. This isn’t the first time Sphero has branched out beyond robotics. Last year, it acquired Specdrums, and […]