Category: Tech

GitHub will store all of its public open source code in an Arctic vault

[ad_1] At its Universe Developer Conference two days ago, GitHub announced its Archive Program — its plan to preserve all of its open source software for future generations. The program will see this data stored on an ongoing basis across various data formats and locations, including in the Arctic World Archive, a vault hidden 250 […]

The latest Xbox One update adds Google Assistant voice controls

[ad_1] Also in the update are gamertag improvements for console, following the PC update that saw the addition of 13 worldwide alphabets and a new display option. These are now supported on profiles, friends lists, messages, clubs and more. Current players can keep their existing Xbox tag without having to do anything. Xbox has also […]

Amazon is selling the new 16-inch MacBook Pro for $100 less than Apple

[ad_1] It replaces the similarly-sized 15-inch model. It’s fast, it’s light and – drumroll — it has a new keyboard. This is a major USP for the device, given the unrelenting problems it’s had over the last year. The new model features a new Magic Keyboard designed to address previous issues, plus the oft-requested physical […]

Podcast: The 16-inch MacBook Pro is here (and so is our gift guide)!

[ad_1] Get ready for the holidays with an in depth look at Engadget’s holiday gift guide! This week, editor in chief Dana Wollman joins Devindra to chat about how we pick the best gadget gifts and some of the wildest choices we’ve made. And of course, we find time to dive into the giant laptop […]

If your family needs a second car, make it a fun, compact EV

[ad_1] Likewise, the Honda-E has been the darling of literally every auto event it graces with its presence. It hits all the right buttons for the car-loving world. It’s dripping with nostalgia, it looks amazing, it’s rear-wheel drive, and it’s an EV crammed full of tech in a way that doesn’t feel forced. Unfortunately, it […]

The popular 8-quart Instant Pot Lux is at its lowest price ever

[ad_1] This 8-quart model is recommended for families of six or more people, or for someone who enjoys batch cooking or meal prep. It offers three saute modes (low, medium and high), in addition to Egg and Cake cooking presets. And of course, the typical Rice, Slow Cooker and Manual Instant Pot modes are also […]

Apple bans vaping apps from the App Store

[ad_1] “Experts ranging from the CDC to the American Heart Association have attributed a variety of lung injuries and fatalities to e-cigarette and vaping products, going so far as to call the spread of these devices a public health crisis and a youth epidemic,” an Apple spokesperson said. “We agree, and we’ve updated our App […]

The Morning After: Consumer Reports recommends the Model 3 again

[ad_1] It’s also expanding access to Canada, India, Japan and western Europe.Microsoft adds over 50 games to xCloud preview, plans launch for 2020 An Xbox event in the UK yesterday revealed a lot more about Microsoft’s cloud gaming plans as it announced the addition of more than 50 new games to the xCloud beta test. […]

AirFly Pro can stream Bluetooth audio to and from any 3.5mm jack

[ad_1] TwelveSouth came out with its regular AirFly last year, offering a way to making AirPods and some other Bluetooth headphones compatible with anything with a headphone jack. The dongle worked well in our testing on a plane journey and when playing the Nintendo Switch. The new AirFly Pro model offers more functionality, including working […]

Google News dives deeper into stories with ‘Beyond the Headlines’

[ad_1] Google said it wants to recognize that stories exploring the “why and how” rather than just the “who, what and when” require an investment of time and money. “Keeping these stories visible beyond the fast daily news cycle, “Beyond the Headlines” connects readers with in-depth articles exploring important issues such as healthcare, the environment, […]