[ad_1] LG moved its executives around and switched up the head for its mobile business more than once over the past couple of years. Back in 2017, the company named Hwang Jeong-hwan as president of mobile in an effort to make the unit more competitive until he was replaced by Kwon. Under Kwon’s leadership, LG’s […]
Category: Gadgets
Is the Valve Index the best high-end VR headset?
[ad_1] As VR becomes more and more mainstream, a key to its success will be the choice of headsets available. On the entry-level end is the HTC Vive, at $99. On the upper end is Valve’s Index, which features two RGB LCDs running at 1,440 x 1,600 pixels, capable of a 120Hz (or 144Hz) refresh […]
Ask Engadget: What are the best tech stocking stuffers?
[ad_1] Mat SmithBureau Chief, UK It’s boring but just so darn useful. A new USB cable. Specifically, Anker’s Powerline II cable, a USB-A cord that transforms into USB-C, micro-USB and Lightning. In short, it works with everything. Even if your giftee uses an Android phone, maybe they have a friend with an iPhone. Conversely, they […]
Save up to $400 on Razer Blade laptops at Amazon
[ad_1] Blade 15 Razer offers several different configurations of the Blade 15, but the model we think offers a good mix of internals for the price is the RTX 2070 Max-Q variant with 256GB solid-state drive and 144Hz display. Amazon is selling this version for $2,000, down from $2,400. While that’s still a lot to […]
Roku’s latest Ultra streaming player is 50 percent off for Black Friday
[ad_1] Roku only started shipping its latest Ultra in October, so it’s a killer deal on a brand new product. While it’s a set-top box that takes up a little more space than a streaming stick, the 4K-ready Ultra has an Ethernet port, which might help you have a sturdier streaming video resolution than over […]
Surprise: The Instant Pot is discounted for Black Friday (again)
[ad_1] The Ultra is one of Instant Pot’s most popular models, and that’s saying something given how enthusiastic Instant Pot fans are. If you’re not ready to commit to the 8-quart giant, the slightly smaller Instant Pot Ultra 6-quart model is on sale for $82, a $17 saving. If you want something even smaller, the […]
Facebook’s Portal devices are each $50 off for Black Friday
[ad_1] Portal Amazon plans to discount both the black and white models by $50, making them $130 as opposed to their usual $180. Engadget’s Nicole Lee gave the redesigned Portal a 79 when she reviewed it in October. She liked the device’s tight integration with both Messenger and WhatsApp, as well as its rich video […]
Amazon is discounting more Echo Show models by up to $80
[ad_1] The second-gen Echo Show has a sharp, colorful, 10-inch display — thanks to design refinements, it doesn’t take up too much counter space. The Echo Show 8 is Amazon’s most recent addition to the lineup. It combines the same screen and sound capabilities of the Echo Show with the camera shutter and form factor […]
Engadget will judge the Best of CES Awards for the seventh year in a row
[ad_1] The categories Best Accessibility Tech: Technology that helps those with disabilities achieve healthier and more independent lives. Best Startup: The startup showing great sophistication and innovation while also demonstrating a clear path to real-world availability. Eureka Park will be a focus. Best Digital Health and Fitness Product: A product exhibiting the most innovative use […]
Valve’s Steam Controller is dead
[ad_1] While most reviewers originally wrote the Steam Controller off as too weird, Valve sold over 500,000 in the first six months. It became one of the most configurable gaming devices — you could play Street Fighter V strictly with motion controls or Serious Rocket League with the grips programmed for acceleration/brake and drift/boost. What […]