[ad_1] Google, Amazon and Apple (plus others) have created Connected Home Over IP, a new working group managed by the Zigbee Alliance, which aims to develop a new, open smart home connectivity standard based on Internet Protocol (IP). For consumers, this will mean that stuff just works together, but it’ll be a boon for developers, […]
Category: Gadgets
The Morning After: iFixit peeks inside the Mac Pro
[ad_1] It should be.Apple’s new Mac Pro is unsurprisingly easy to repair iFixit has torn down the Mac Pro, and it’s now clear that many components beyond the memory and PCIe cards are trivial to remove and (if you can track down parts) replace. The SSD is an exception given its ties to the T2 […]
The legendary Nintendo PlayStation prototype is up for auction
[ad_1] The console ended up in the hands of Terry Diebold after he discovered it among a bunch of items he’d won in an online bankruptcy auction (for which he paid the ridiculously low price of $75), but it wasn’t until his son Dan happened upon a Reddit thread about the system that he realized […]
What we’re buying: Slö reverb pedal and Glarry electric bass
[ad_1] Slö Multi Texture Reverb by Walrus Audio Terrence O’BrienManaging Editor Even on the biggest sale days, you don’t usually see super steep discounts on music gear. It’s one of the many reasons I don’t get that pumped for Black Friday. But this year I decided to treat myself and plug a glaring hole in […]
The best fitness gadgets for the athlete on your list
[ad_1] For the female runner in your life, you could just buy a $6 armband for their phone. But if you want to score extra points, you might want to consider the Koala Clip. Unlike an armband or belt, the Koala Clip attaches to the strap of a sports bra and rests against the wearer’s back, […]
The Morning After: Does the Mac Pro cost too much?
[ad_1] Is this a sign that Apple is listening to what users want?Engadget Podcast: The Mac Pro and Apple’s return to great hardware This week, Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar and UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith explore who may need a $52,000 Mac Pro (it’s not as crazy as you think!). The story doesn’t end there.‘The […]
‘The Outer Worlds’ DLC is coming next year
[ad_1] Did you enjoy Obsidian’s RPG The Outer Worlds, but just wished there was a bit more to explore? We have good news. In a forum post celebrating the three awards it was nominated for at The Game Awards, the team revealed it will be expanding the story next year with DLC. Details on what […]
The $1,399 Pixelbook Go with 4K display is now available
[ad_1] Aside from having a 4K display, the laptop has 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It’s also powered by a Core i7 processor. Unfortunately, those who’ve been wanting the pretty Not Pink version will have to wait a bit longer: only the Just Black model is available at the moment. Those who can’t […]
The best cameras, accessories and bags to give as gifts
[ad_1] If you’re looking for a full-frame mirrorless camera for a very lucky person, the best deal right now might be the 24.5-megapixel Nikon Z 6. For $1,700 you’ll get some desirable features like 12 fps shooting speeds (5.5 fps with autofocus), five-axis in-body stabilization, face- and eye-tracking autofocus and color-accurate photos. For budding videographers, the […]
Apple Podcasts now works with Echo speakers
[ad_1] From then on, you can simply ask Alexa to play a certain show, and you’ll be able to continue listening from where you left off on another device. Alexa can fast forward through an episode or skip to the next one. You can also set Apple Podcasts as your default podcast service on Alexa. […]