Category: personalcomputing

‘Halo: Combat Evolved’ remaster for PC enters public testing in January

[ad_1] The developers also believe that Halo 2 is “not far” behind with similar upgrades, and has teased early work on adapting Halo 3. There’s still a lot of work left to do before the reworked Master Chief Collection is finished, but 343 is establishing a clear theme with its updates. It wants to offer […]

Engadget Podcast: The tech that made 2019

[ad_1] This week, Devindra and Cherlynn tackle the best and worst tech of 2019. Among the winners: Wireless earbuds and premium ultraportables. As for the losers well…. There’s a lot to cover. If anything, it seems like this year is a stepping stone towards some real innovation in 2020. Listen below, or subscribe on your […]

Ask Engadget: What apps can help with my New Year’s resolutions?

[ad_1] Kris NaudusBuyer’s Guide Editor A few years ago I decided I need to journal more, so I downloaded the “Journey” app on my phone. It’s set to ping me at 10pm every day, ensuring that I don’t forget to write something down. Of course, that doesn’t stop me from just swiping away the notification. […]

Chrome users can control media from a centralized toolbar button

[ad_1] A button with three lines and a music note now sits on the toolbar. Simply click that and all of your media will appear drop down boxes. Controls for YouTube videos even have preview images so you can tell what you’re pausing or playing at a glance. It would be nice if music and […]

Battle royale brawler ‘Darwin Project’ gets full release in January

[ad_1] Darwin Project takes place in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic landscape in remote northern Canada. In preparation for an impending Ice Age, a new project is launched — half science, half live entertainment — pitting participants against one another in treacherous conditions in a murderous bid for victory. Think Hunger Games meets Bear Grylls survivalism. The […]

LG’s latest 4K monitors include a 32-inch model with a space-saving stand

[ad_1] You’re covered if you do want a 4K gaming monitor. It’s introducing 27-, 34- and 38-inch UltraGear displays (the 27GN950, 34GN850 and 38GN950) that are slight tweaks on what you saw in mid-2019, including stronger stands. The centerpiece remains the rare combo of color-rich IPS panels with an extra-quick 1ms pixel response rate. The […]

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 […]

EA will host an ‘Apex Legends’ tournament series in 2020

[ad_1] In all, EA says the tournament circuit will consist of 12 global live events, including four “Majors,” in 2020. Some of which the company will host itself, with the remaining ones put together by esports organizations like PGL and GLL. The first three Majors will feature 100 three-person teams, while the fourth and final […]

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 […]