[ad_1] Here’s our list of nominees for all 15 categories.Presenting the Best of CES 2020 finalists! Our editors have been hard at work the past few days finding the latest and greatest gadgets here at CES 2020. Now we’re ready to announce our finalists for the official Best of CES awards. Below you’ll find our […]
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LG vows to make its failing mobile unit profitable by the end of 2021
[ad_1] The CEO didn’t elaborate exactly how LG will expand its phone lineup, nor give any details on its proposed “wow factors,” but reiterated the company’s ambition to boost its competitiveness in an already saturated market. LG has faced its fair share of challenges in recent years. At the beginning of 2019 it reported an […]
Ring confirms it fired four employees for watching customer videos
[ad_1] In addition to terminating the employees, Ring said it limited data access to smaller number of staff members. At the moment, only three employees can access stored customer videos. The company also clarified in the letter that while it gave an R&D team in Ukraine access to video data, that team can only watch […]
CBS All Access is coming to Xfinity X1 and Flex set-top boxes
[ad_1] With the agreement, Comcast says it will become the first cable or satellite television provider in the US to offer a CBS All Access app. As with a lot of the other streaming services that are available through Xfinity X1 and Flex, you’ll need to subscribe to CBS All Access to watch the content […]
Steam makes it easier to find and download game soundtracks
[ad_1] The audio itself is getting a boost. There’s a new interface for soundtracks, and producers can offer high-quality versions of tracks (such as in FLAC or WAV) in addition to the usual MP3s. The revamped soundtrack features should debut on January 20th. And don’t worry about any soundtracks you already own — Valve is […]
Samsung’s rugged Galaxy XCover Pro includes a swappable battery
[ad_1] The specs won’t make you rush out to replace a Galaxy S10. Apart from the screen, you’re looking at an unspecified 2GHz octa-core chip, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage and cameras that include a 25-megapixel selfie shooter along with 13MP and 8MP cameras on the back. Finns can buy the XCover Pro […]
Facebook is still running anti-vaccination ads despite ban
[ad_1] The ads appear to violate Facebook policies that ban ads with claims debunked either by outside fact checking teams or “organizations with particular expertise,” including anti-vaccination content. In the case of these ads, the World Health Organization would be one of those groups. Earthley also promotes anti-vaccination myths through its public accounts and groups, […]
Hands-on with Intel’s Ghost Canyon NUC and Tiger Lake Xe laptops
[ad_1] All of Intel’s NUC (which stands for “next unit of computing”) devices have been relatively small DIY kits for enthusiasts. They ship with a CPU, but it’s up to you to provide RAM, storage and an OS. I was intrigued by its more gaming-oriented “Hades Canyon” NUC from from a few years ago, which […]
Segway’s S-Pod is a ridiculous lounge chair on wheels
[ad_1] The Segway S-Pod is a vehicle designed for future smart cities, when cars are less common but folks still need to get around comfortably. The pod itself is suspended between two wheels, giving the entire chair a floaty feel when you’re nestled in its suede seat. It’s controlled with a flat, round joystick on […]
A very Japanese virtual companion is being westernized
[ad_1] A company called Keyshare Innovation Group partnered with a New Zealand to essentially rebuild Gatebox’s AI assistant from the ground up. Now, instead of an anime character, Keyshare’s assistant can take the form of a more realistic woman in a sharp uniform, or a beefy, bald man in gym attire. Obviously, these potential models […]