[ad_1] Microsoft still hasn’t perfected the Windows on ARM experience.Surface Pro X review If you must have Microsoft’s software to get work done on the go, the Surface Pro X is a solid choice. But the entire Windows on Snapdragon platform is plagued by limited app compatibility and bugs. Plus, adding the Slim Pen stylus […]
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The Polestar 1 is a beautiful ode to driving
[ad_1] While the new company’s first vehicle — the $155,000 hybrid Polestar 1 — might not look the supercar part, it’s targeting a more sophisticated driver that wants to spend a lot of money and have something that’s in limited supply. It’s also the last hybrid to be released from the new automaker. Going forward, […]
Lasers can silently issue ‘voice commands’ to your smart speakers
[ad_1] The team has published a paper detailing the light flaw after seven months of experimentation. They were able to hijack smart speakers 230 to 350 feet away by focusing lasers using a telephoto lens. In fact, the Google Home they tricked into opening a garage door was inside a room in another building. The […]
Surface Pro X review: Gorgeous hardware marred by buggy software
[ad_1] Keyboard and trackpad The consolation, I guess, is that at least you’re getting a superior typing case for the money. Microsoft makes the best tablet keyboard in the market, and the version for the Pro X is just as comfortable and well-spaced as some laptops. There’s plenty of travel here, and honestly if not […]
What's on TV this week: 'Death Stranding'
[ad_1] Hideo Kojima's next game is almost here. Later this week you can finally play Death Stranding on your PS4 and probably either be confused about what exactly the game is, or thoroughly enjoy being confused about exactly what the game is. Other options… [ad_2] Source link
Adobe Illustrator is coming to the iPad in 2020
[ad_1] The details are scarce for now, and even Adobe admits the process is “still in the early stages.” The company did say that it’s “reimagining the Illustrator experience,” which includes leveraging the “unique capabilities” the iPad offers — things like touch and the Apple Pencil. Adobe says what you create in Illustrator on the […]
The Morning After: Russia’s ‘sovereign internet’ law takes effect
[ad_1] Its policy is about to get an early test.Facebook will let politicians run false ads during UK elections Facebook’s loose policy of allowing politicians to run false ads is going to get tested in short order. The social network won’t fact-check candidates’ ads in the weeks ahead of the forthcoming UK elections on December […]
The best external hard drives
[ad_1] The most convenient drive for backups: Portable hard drive Who this is for: People who frequently move between locations and want a hard drive to back up important documents and photos from their laptop. Why we like it: The 2 TB Seagate Backup Plus Slim is one of the lightest, thinnest hard drives we […]
Pentagon’s draft AI ethics guidelines fight bias and rogue machines
[ad_1] The draft demands equitable AI that avoids “unintended bias” in algorithms, such as racism or sexism. AI could lead to people being treated “unfairly,” the board said, even if they’re not necessarily in life-and-death situations. The board called on the military to ensure that its data sources were neutral, not just the code itself. […]
The Morning After: Google bought Fitbit
[ad_1] What can Fitbit do to help Wear OS?Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion The search and advertising giant will swallow up the wearable device company — pending approval by shareholders and regulators — making Fitbit a part of its hardware team. According to FitBit CEO James Park, “Fitbit will be able to accelerate innovation […]