[ad_1] We awarded the WH-1000XM3 a score of 94 when we reviewed them in 2018. They’re comfortable, well-made and feature excellent noise cancelling capabilities. You can also get up to 30 hours of battery life from them on a single charge, which is what makes them so compelling for long flights. That said, they’re not […]
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Google Messages may send iMessage-style ‘liked a photo’ reaction texts
[ad_1] Those SMS/MMS responses are known as “fallback” texts, and in iMessage, they’re sent in place of reaction messages to anyone who doesn’t use iMessage. In Google’s Messages 5.8, released on the Play Store to beta testers, 9to5Google spotted code that suggests Google is preparing similar “fallback” text, which would be sent to anyone who […]
Konami’s TurboGrafx-16 mini has been delayed due to coronavirus
[ad_1] Konami said in a statement on Twitter that “the manufacturing and shipping facilities in China have encountered an unavoidable suspension due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As a result, the delivery of all PC Engine Core Grafx mini products, which was originally scheduled for March 19th, 2020, will be delayed until further notice.” […]
Podcast: Coronavirus hits tech and a chat with Cosmos’s Ann Druyan
[ad_1] This week on the Engadget Podcast, we dive into the many ways the coronavirus is affecting the tech industry, all the while remembering to wash our hands and not touch our faces. It’s not quite a pandemic yet, but there’s some hope on the horizon, now that social media companies like Facebook are actually […]
The Morning After: Sonos stops using ‘recycle mode’ to brick old devices
[ad_1] Also: Xbox Series X speculation and first impressions of TCL’s foldable tablet conceptThe Engadget Podcast: Coronavirus hits tech and a chat with ‘Cosmos’ Ann Druyan This week on the Engadget Podcast, we dive into the many ways the coronavirus is affecting the tech industry, all the while remembering to wash our hands and not […]
Does the Xbox Series X make gaming PCs obsolete?
[ad_1] So should you just throw away your gaming rig and replace it with a Series X? Probably not. But Microsoft’s new console does signal a shift in the modern gaming world, one where PC players don’t always have the hardware advantage. It’s a bit of a throwback to the mid-90s, when the PlayStation was […]
Alexa can now provide traffic updates and severe weather alerts
[ad_1] Severe weather can be another problem that sidelines your plans or your commute. By saying, “Alexa, tell me when there’s a severe weather alert,” you’ll be notified in the case of particularly choppy storms. If you missed an NBA game, you can now catch the highlights on any Alexa-enabled device with a screen. You […]
The Morning After: Sony’s PlayStation 2 turns 20
[ad_1] The coronavirus outbreak may hurt supplies for weeks.Apple reportedly warns stores of iPhone replacement shortages Apple has briefed retail staff that replacement phones will be in short supply, due to the effects of the coronavirus. This could last between two and four weeks. So what if your iPhone no-worky? Geniuses will be able to […]
Internet-connected bunny Nabaztag is back for a second crowdfunding campaign
[ad_1] In a brand new Ulule campaign, Violet said it was able to finish sending the first batch of backers their TagTagTag-only kits — they work with old robots purchased over a decade ago — and full units — kits with Nabaztag robots — in January after three months of delay. However, a lot of […]
Drones can navigate like bats using four mics and a speaker
[ad_1] The drone currently has to be stationary to get a feel for its environment, but the scientists hope to use the technology mid-flight. The team will also look at situations where the drone might be restricted. If this system is available worldwide, it could lead to far-reaching improvements. Drones wouldn’t be quite so reliant […]