Category: Tech

The apps and gear you need to get fit without breaking the bank

[ad_1] Or, if you’d prefer to take a break from looking at your phone while you exercise but still want some instruction and guidance, YouTube is chock full of workout routines from some of the biggest names in personal fitness today. Whether you’re blasting through circuits with Joanna Soh, strengthening your core with MadFit, flowing […]

UK introduces mandatory drone registration and pilot test

[ad_1] The registration system is a way to connect drones to their owners, both to return drones which get lost and to ensure that operators are flying their drones responsibly. The registration is cheap, at just £9 ($12), but operators will need to take an online education course and test as part of the process. […]

The Morning After: Microsoft unveils a new mobile Office app

[ad_1] Microsoft still hasn’t perfected the Windows on ARM experience.Surface Pro X review If you must have Microsoft’s software to get work done on the go, the Surface Pro X is a solid choice. But the entire Windows on Snapdragon platform is plagued by limited app compatibility and bugs. Plus, adding the Slim Pen stylus […]

Xiaomi’s Mi Watch looks like an Apple Watch but it’s half the price

[ad_1] The Mi Watch has a 44mm face covered by a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 326ppi pixel density. There will be two versions available — one with an aluminum body and strap, and one with a stainless steel bezel and strap. It comes with a built-in microphone for making calls or recording voice notes, […]

Google workers demand the company achieves zero emissions by 2030

[ad_1] The workers are also calling for “zero contracts to enable or accelerate the extraction of fossil fuels,” linking to a Gizmodo piece pointing out that the tech giant provides automation, cloud and AI services to some of the biggest oil companies in the world. Next, the workers want a plan that provides “zero funding […]

Trump administration begins formal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement

[ad_1] Today we begin the formal process of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. The U.S. is proud of our record as a world leader in reducing all emissions, fostering resilience, growing our economy, and ensuring energy for our citizens. Ours is a realistic and pragmatic model. — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) November 4, 2019 When Donald […]

The Polestar 1 is a beautiful ode to driving

[ad_1] While the new company’s first vehicle — the $155,000 hybrid Polestar 1 — might not look the supercar part, it’s targeting a more sophisticated driver that wants to spend a lot of money and have something that’s in limited supply. It’s also the last hybrid to be released from the new automaker. Going forward, […]

Lasers can silently issue ‘voice commands’ to your smart speakers

[ad_1] The team has published a paper detailing the light flaw after seven months of experimentation. They were able to hijack smart speakers 230 to 350 feet away by focusing lasers using a telephoto lens. In fact, the Google Home they tricked into opening a garage door was inside a room in another building. The […]

Surface Pro X review: Gorgeous hardware marred by buggy software

[ad_1] Keyboard and trackpad The consolation, I guess, is that at least you’re getting a superior typing case for the money. Microsoft makes the best tablet keyboard in the market, and the version for the Pro X is just as comfortable and well-spaced as some laptops. There’s plenty of travel here, and honestly if not […]