[ad_1] The new Fire TV Cube is also on offer with a decent discount: $100 instead of $120. Again, not the cheapest we’ve seen it (it dropped to $90 just before the holidays), but a great price for all the new features it packs in, such as support for Dolby Vision and HDR+, YouTube and […]
Category: Gadgets
The best USB-C laptop and tablet chargers
[ad_1] Port 1: 60 W USB-C Dimensions: 2.9 by 2.5 by 1.2 inches USB-C cable: 6-foot, detachable Almost all computers that charge via USB-C have a maximum charge speed of 60 watts—the 15-inch MacBook Pro can charge at up to 87 watts, and that’s about it. But if you need the extra power, the best […]
The Morning After: Vine is back, but now it’s Byte
[ad_1] The SUV and sedan are about due for a hardware update.Tesla update leaks some upcoming changes for Model S, Model X The first new Tesla software update of 2020 just started rolling out, and @Greentheonly has taken a look at the files to get a peek at features that are on the way. According […]
I am my own spy: A personal surveillance story
[ad_1] That was my first experience with internet-connected cameras, but it wouldn’t be my last. Over the years, I acquired other cameras: an Amazon CloudCam to keep an eye on our cat and the Nest Hello video doorbell as it was a more sensible upgrade over my jerry-rigged Dropcam (plus I could use it to […]
Sega’s new app lets you remotely win prizes from a real claw machine in Japan
[ad_1] Prizes include plushies, pillows, towels and other anime-based collectables, and a go on the machine costs between 100 and 200 Sega Points — 130 points will cost you two bucks, although you can buy more at a discount (you can practice for free). You can also earn points for other activities, such as logging […]
Engadget Podcast: Sonos and the inevitable death of connected gadgets
[ad_1] Sonos announced that it’s ceasing updates for several older devices this week, and its loyal customers aren’t taking very kindly to that. This week, Devindra, Cherlynn and Deputy Managing Editor Nathan Ingraham dive into Sonos’ plans, and what it says about the future of every connected device. (How’s that Pebble treating you?) Also, they […]
The Morning After: Sonos tries again, and Tinder’s new tools
[ad_1] Take two.Sonos CEO tries to calm worried owners In a blog post, the CEO of Sonos tried to explain what’s really going on with the company’s products. While the information he offered is the same as in the announcement earlier this week (several older devices will no longer receive updates; it plans to release […]
Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $150 on a Tiertime Up Mini 2 3D printer
[ad_1] Tiertime Up Mini 2 3D Printer Street price: $500; deal price: $350 Down to a new low at $350, this is a great chance to save big on a printer we like for 3D printing beginners. Although the street price of this printer has been steadily declining in recent months, this is still the […]
Teenage Engineering’s IKEA collection lands in stores next month
[ad_1] The core of the FREKVENS collection (FREKVENS translates to “frequency”) is a portable, modular music system. For $70, you can get the Bluetooth-enabled, 8-inch-tall speaker, which claims to have a 10-hour battery life and comes in black and red or black and yellow. If you need more bass, there’s a $150 speaker with a […]
The Morning After: Motorola’s foldable Razr arrives February 6th
[ad_1] Fall 2020 is getting closer.Microsoft gets the ball rolling on Surface Duo apps Microsoft has released a preview toolkit to help developers make apps for its Android-powered Surface Duo, including Java frameworks and emulation that can handle the two-screen device. This is rough code, to put it mildly, but it should help studios get […]
