[ad_1] It may be July, but we’re already thinking about the back-to-school season, and for good reason: This fall semester will be an unprecedented one. The pandemic means many students won’t be going back to campus full time, ushering in new at-home learning routines for many college and university students. So our 2020 back-to-school guide […]

[ad_1] Food fight! The battle for the future of food delivery continues to deepen, with yet another merger. Reports over the weekend suggest that Uber will pick up Postmates for a cool $2.65 billion. The deal will push Uber into second place in the food-delivery wars, just behind food-delivery giant DoorDash. It’s a consolation prize […]

[ad_1] In the US, we’re heading into a holiday weekend, so if you need some advice on gear for grilling or a socially distanced backyard party, then we have the appropriate recommendations. Speaker, grill, thermometer, whatever — Billy Steele outlines some of the best options. Engadget Of course, if all you want is to try […]

[ad_1] As we prepare to start a new console era this fall, the latest TVs will have to match their capabilities. Vizio just announced specs and prices for its latest models, with HDMI 2.1 features like variable refresh rate on models available for as little as $400. Vizio Of course, even at Vizio’s typically lower […]

[ad_1] More than 10 years after we tried out group watching with the Netflix app’s Movie Party feature on Xbox 360, Amazon is delivering its own version. Instead of using some third-party browser extension to keep everything synced, it allows viewers to watch anything from the Prime Video lineup with up to 100 online friends […]

[ad_1] It’s not just Mixer. Microsoft announced on Friday that it’s permanently closing all of its retail locations. They’d been on hiatus since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but now the company is going all-in with online stores.  Four locations in London, New York City, Sydney and Redmond will be “reimagined” as Experience Centers […]

[ad_1] Here’s a low-stakes question to get your Friday started: What do you think of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip? Some early adopters out there must have jumped on the company’s second foldable phone, and we want to know how things are going so far. Engadget Are you enjoying its built-in stand, or being able to […]

[ad_1] Ready for your daily reminder of how much things change? OnStar has been around since 1996, but now its safety features are available whether or not you’re in the car. You’ll still need an active plan, but the Guardian app for Android and iOS has everything from Mobile Crash Response to roadside assistance, built-in.  […]

[ad_1] After nearly 20 years, the Segway PT model is going away. Dean Kamen’s invention didn’t quite live up to the city-reshaping hype, but the self-balancing two-wheeler has, at long last, ushered in a new wave of electric urban mobility. Segway Mall cops and tourists will miss it the most, while Segway’s current owner Ninebot […]

[ad_1] The weekend has arrived. I’ll be using the time to catch up on a few PS5 and EA trailers I didn’t catch the first time around, although you may have different plans in store. If you’re running late on shopping for Father’s Day or a recent graduate, then we have some relevant gift suggestions; […]