[ad_1] If you’ve been thinking about getting an Apple HomePod but missed Best Buy’s hefty Black Friday discount back in November, you’ve got a second chance to get in on the action. The smart speaker is once again on offer for $200 — that’s a chunky $100 off the usual price. At that price, the […]
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Amazon’s Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite drop back to all-time low prices
[ad_1] Both scored well in our in-depth reviews (95 and 91 respectively), which isn’t a huge surprise as Kindle is arguably the posterchild for e-readers. If you were already prepared to part with $90 for the standard Kindle, this deep discount means it’s a no-brainer to go for the Paperwhite instead, which comes with waterproofing […]
The Morning After: Previewing ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’
[ad_1] Few other phone makers got much traction.Nearly every top-selling smartphone last year was either an iPhone or Galaxy phone I think you kinda knew this headline already. Counterpoint Research has calculated that nine out of the top ten smartphones sold worldwide in 2019 were made by either Apple or Samsung — Oppo’s A5 was […]
Watch the first footage of Fisker’s Ocean EV crossover in motion
[ad_1] Fisker revealed that the Ocean EV will have a multi-link rear suspension that promises a “supreme balance” between driving performance and comfort. Furthermore, that system is mounted on an isolated sub-frame to reduce vibration and noise. It uses computer-controlled active aerodynamics to optimize airflow to the battery in order to maximize range. The battery […]
Riot’s five-on-five hero shooter is officially called ‘Valorant’
[ad_1] As Eurogamer reports, Riot is positioning the game as a vibrant alternative to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The art style screams Overwatch, but the gameplay is noticeably different. Combat leans heavily on gunplay, for instance — every Agent uses real-world weapons and most of their base-level abilities are designed to complement them. Jett, for instance, […]
Play the first chapter of ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ now
[ad_1] It’s not long until the highly-anticipated remake of Final Fantasy VII launches, and while we may have picked up advance access — you can make your own mind up. Yes, Square Enix has launched the first chapter of Final Fantasy VII Remake as a demo, playable starting today. [ad_2] Source link
Renault’s ‘transformer’ EV concept can stretch to take on extra batteries
[ad_1] When in Travel mode, the body lengthens by 20 cm (8 inches) to accommodate the extra battery and make the cabin more comfortable for a long voyage. It does that via the “active bodywork,” consisting of fighter-plane like side flaps that can move to allow the chassis to slide from one mode to another. […]
NASA wants students’ help designing tech for the Moon and Mars
[ad_1] The awards will be relatively modest at $15,000 to $50,000, but NASA stressed that this doesn’t necessarily involve tangible products. It can also involve research that fills “knowledge gaps” or reduces risks, for instance. Proposals are due by April 24th. The competition may not lead to a major breakthrough in NASA’s Moon and Mars […]
Google is finally fixing Bluetooth audio on Home speakers
[ad_1] There is a workaround if you’re piping audio from your phone. Android Police noted that you can use the Google Home app to cast your phone’s audio over WiFi (through the speaker button). You’ll need an active internet connection, but it appears to be much more stable. You’re stuck if you use Bluetooth to […]
Co-head of ‘Call of Duty’ studio Treyarch leaves after 13 years
[ad_1] Blundell started on the series as a producer for Call of Duty 3, but he’s best known for managing its long-running zombies mode. He headed up both the undead mode and the main story for Black Ops 3, and focused on zombies for Black Ops 4. There’s little doubt that he played an influential […]