[ad_1] The Scout’s alerts (sent through IFTTT) are delayed by about a minute due to the time it takes to record video, and you currently have to create your own web server for this to work in the first place. However, it’s also using off-the-shelf hardware and code that doesn’t require tearing your car open. […]
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The best true wireless buds under $200
[ad_1] And in other good news, Jaybird got rid of the Run’s gigantic case. Instead, the Vista ship with a compact charging case that easily fits into most pockets. It also holds an additional 10 hours of battery, on top of the six hours the buds get on their own. During my testing, which involved […]
Huawei unveils its Android backup plan
[ad_1] Two sizes, but no headphone jack.Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ Say hello to two new Galaxy Note phones. The Note 10 is a little smaller (6.3 inches) than last year’s model, while the Note 10+ is a little bigger (6.8 inches). However, both come with new gesture controls, lack of […]
The best gaming PCs and accessories for students
[ad_1] ASUS ROG STRIX GL12 It’s not hard to find gaming desktops these days, but finding one that’s been reliably overclocked out of the box is far rarer. The ASUS ROG STRIX GL12 sports Intel’s Core i7-9900K running beyond 5GHz, paired together with NVIDIA’s cream of the crop RTX 2080 Ti graphics card. There’s also […]
Discord’s ‘Go Live’ lets gamers stream to up to 10 people
[ad_1] Almost two years ago, the gaming chat app unveiled video chat and screen share features for up to 10 people. The highly-requested features helped lure the gaming community from apps like Skype and TeamSpeak. As Polygon noted, the Go Live feature is an extension of Discord’s screen sharing feature — but can only be […]
‘Norsemen’ producer gamed Netflix’s algorithm with Facebook ads
[ad_1] It’s a bit of a vicious circle, as Netflix is more willing than in the past to cancel shows that perhaps don’t hook enough viewers, yet it decides what to showcase in the so-called recommendation carousel. There’s only so much of that promotion space available, but one producer found a way to make sure […]
YouTube moderators say the site goes easy on its big stars
[ad_1] According to the Post’s sources, YouTube “made exceptions for popular creators including Logan Paul, Steven Crowder and Pew Die Pie.” The publication reported that YouTube has denied those claims, “saying it enforces rules equally and tries to draw the line in the right places.” YouTube makes money from ads on high-traffic videos, and shares […]
The best electric bikes, scooters and skateboards to use at school
[ad_1] Riding a bike is fun, but your quads might not always agree. If you buy an electric one, however, you’ll get the freedom and exercise of a bike with motorized support when you need it. The Vektron D8 from Tern is ideal for those who live a few miles from campus and don’t want […]
Apple is selling Mophie’s new AirPower knock-off
[ad_1] There are other wireless charging pads available, of course. Still, it’s interesting to see a big name such as Mophie make one when Apple couldn’t, and then for Apple to sell the Mophie devices through its website and stores. Mophie revealed a pair of multi-device pads Friday, each of which provide 7.5W of charging […]
Drone Racing League is making its Racer4 UAV available to all
[ad_1] “After many (many) requests to purchase a Racer3, we made sure to answer the demand with the ‘Street Version’ of our next-generation drone,” the project’s description reads. The league promises a “true, field-ready version of the DRL Racer4 drone” with the same power configuration. However, its electronics system will be redesigned to support off-the-shelf […]