[ad_1] HP managed to fit in an IR camera for Windows Hello face authentication. That’s something we missed on the XPS 13 2-in-1, which only featured a fingerprint sensor. The Spectre’s super small camera is terribly grainy and blurry, unfortunately, but that’s the price you pay for squeezing it into a tiny screen bezel. The […]
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Apple spent 2019 giving us most of what we wanted
[ad_1] On one hand, Apple can point to several instances where it knew what was coming and acted accordingly. But 2019 felt like the year it walked back on some of its more aggressively questionable decisions. It didn’t make apologies, but it seemed to tacitly admit that some of its critics may have had a […]
Disney+ is coming to Teslas ‘soon’
[ad_1] Coming soon — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 26, 2019 Theater Mode was rolled out as part of the Version 10.0 update earlier this year, and allowed people to use their Tesla’s screen for more than just controlling the car. Initially, it offered Netflix, YouTube and Hulu options (as well as local alternatives in China), […]
The Morning After: The worst tech in 2019
[ad_1] When you need to make a 180-degree turn in a hurry.Rivian shows off how its new EVs can ‘tank turn’ We’re not sure how useful this feature is, but Rivian has made a preview video showing how its quad-motor equipped truck can “tank turn” in place. Maybe it could come in handy for off-roading, […]
Teslasuit has a VR glove to go with its full-body haptic suit
[ad_1] The new glove can be used in combination with the suit or separately, and Teslasuit says it integrates “haptics, motion capture, biometry and force feedback” to enable users to feel virtual textures. It could potentially be used for tele-control systems or for medical rehabilitation, and the company claims it can gather real-time data so […]
New York Governor vetoes bill to legalize e-bikes and e-scooters
[ad_1] The bill was passed in June with strong support, sailing through both the state Senate and the state Assembly will minimal opposition. The new legislation was particularly desired by delivery workers, according to StreetsBlog NYC, who often prefer e-bikes for their work. However, Gov. Cuomo chose to veto the bill due to a lack […]
WSJ: Comcast might buy the free streaming app Xumo TV
[ad_1] If you’re keeping track of the internet TV landscape there may be change incoming, as the Wall Street Journal reports Comcast — which is preparing to launch the NBCU-powered Peacock streaming service — is in advanced talks to buy Xumo TV. While Xumo isn’t as familiar of a name, its app is readily available […]
Messenger signups without a Facebook account are no longer possible
[ad_1] The spokesperson also said that the new rule applies to those “new to Messenger,” and that those already using the app without an account don’t need to do anything. However, some users have complained of encountering difficulties signing in after the transition — the app apparently kept telling them that their account has been […]
LG’s 2020 soundbars add ‘AI Room calibration’ to optimize their audio
[ad_1] CES is right around the corner, and that means we’ll once again meet a slew of new home theater equipment. LG is unveiling its 2020 soundbar lineup right now, and a new headline feature for this year is “AI Room Calibration.” Exactly what separates this tech from non-AI automatic calibration we’ve seen is unclear, […]
Oppo’s Reno 3 phones get 5G without sacrificing battery life
[ad_1] You can also expect some cutting-edge display tech. Both Reno 3 phones tout bright 800-nit screens with HDR10+ support and 180Hz touch rates. There’s Dolby Atmos stereo speakers to fill out the sound, too. And battery life might not be a problem — the two handsets have 4,025mAh batteries with 30W rapid charging that […]