If you’re looking for a new monitor, you may be bewildered by today’s options. The last five years have seen the average monitor’s feature list swell to include better panels, higher resolutions, and more inputs. Figuring out whether you actually need all of those features, especially if you’re not a gamer, can be rather difficult. Alongside
Month: September 2020
Android Auto overrides your car’s native infotainment system with a familiar, smartphone-like interface. It’s extremely easy to set up and relatively straightforward to use, but you’ll want to add third-party apps to get the full experience. Whether you want to listen to music or chat with your friends, here are the best Android Auto apps.
When it comes to on-demand streaming video services, there is none bigger than Netflix. It’s far and away the most popular service of its kind both in the U.S. and internationally. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only option. As the market for these services matures, more competitors are emerging all the time. One of
In a preliminary injunction filed on Friday, Epic Games said that if the court did not take action, it would “likely suffer irreparable harm.”Photo: Chris Delmas / AFP (Getty Images) A week after the release of the latest chapter of Fortnite—which is not available on iOS or macOS because of the brawl between Epic Games
Get your space fix with these five VR spaceship games. One of the most highly anticipated Star Wars VR games is almost here, united alliance of fanatic Star Wars fans around the world are chomping at the bit to jump into our VR headsets to test our pilot skills. Star Wars: Squadrons will have you
Iron Harvest review: Real-time strategy with feeling “An enjoyable real-time strategy game held back by a lack of polish and content.” A heartfelt story Strong design ethos An abundance of mechanics Excellent destruction physics Steep difficulty curve Certain gameplay lacking polish A small selection of content MSRP $49.99 Iron Harvest is a real-time strategy game
FP TrendingSep 05, 2020 20:27:49 IST Microsoft has revealed that Windows 10 will be getting one of the most useful software features of Apple’s iOS mobile platform. The PC suite will soon have a spacebar cursor feature allowing users more control as to where to navigate on screen simply by pressing and holding the spacebar
FP TrendingSep 05, 2020 14:51:48 IST WhatsApp has revealed six new vulnerabilities that have been fixed, on its newly created security advisory webpage that will serve as a single destination to highlight all the security issues spotted and fixed on WhatsApp and associated Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). According to a report by TechCrunch, WhatsApp
FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in February.Photo: Drew Angerer (Getty Images) The National Security Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigation violated thousands of people’s civil liberties by exploiting systems intended for sussing out foreign intelligence and criminal activity, a federal judge found per the Washington Post.
The days when the Apple AirPods were the only good brand-name true wireless earbuds in town are in the rear-view mirror, and while Apple may have ushered in the true wireless revolution, it didn’t take long for other brands like Samsung to catch up. This is especially good news for Android smartphone users who can’t
If you’re an existing Amazon Prime member, did you know you already have access to Prime Reading? Whether you’re a self-confessed bookworm or just like to read on your morning commute, Prime Reading offers unlimited access to a selection of over one thousand e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and comic books to keep you entertained. You’ll find
If you’re shopping for Amazon Echo deals and other Alexa-compatible smart home devices, give some thought to the waiting for this year’s Prime Day Amazon Echo Deals. We expect Prime Day 2020 to fall in early October since Amazon postponed the usual July event. Since Amazon controls both the sales event and the Amazon Echo
tech2 News StaffSep 04, 2020 22:47:46 IST A new desi alternative to PUBG has already been announced, merely 48 hours after the Indian government banned 118 Chinese mobile apps, PUBG included. These apps threaten the “sovereignty and security” of India, according to the order. This new multiplayer action game is called (wait for it…) FAU-G, short
A photo from last night’s protestPhoto: Spencer Platt (Getty Images) Last night, New York City police were filmed in Times Square, gently ushering Black Lives Matter counter-protesters into the back of a black sedan, which very much resembled a police cruiser, with New York plates. The same car almost immediately plowed through a crowd of
Just in time for the Labor Day weekend, Best Buy has cut the price on the fantastic 70-inch LG UN7070 4K TV bringing it down to $580. That’s a saving of $70 on the usual price of $650 and one of the better 4K TV deals out there right now. When it comes to Labor
In our gilded age of endless remakes and record-breaking blockbusters, a live-action take on Disney’s beloved 1998 animated flick, Mulan, was inevitable. Luckily, this remake offers some added flare, returning more to the narrative roots of the original lore and molding the classic tale into a movie in its own right. The story centers around Hua Mulan
Turn your living room into a one-of-a-kind ‘Mario Kart’ level October 16th. In celebration of the historic 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo surprised fans yesterday with a Mario-focused Nintendo Direct presentation, revealing a handful of upcoming Nintendo Switch games featuring everyone’s favorite Goomba-stomping plumber. [embedded content] The award for the most exciting announcement,
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to next-generation consoles. And anyone who already owns it will be able to get the update at no charge, developer CD Projekt Red revealed Friday. CD Projekt Red has been quietly working on an upgrade to The Witcher 3 that will feature faster loading times and ray tracing, a
tech2 News StaffSep 04, 2020 13:36:53 IST The annual tech show, Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) 2020 is now going on in Germany. The event began on 3 September in Berlin and will go on till 5 September. IFA is Europe’s biggest annual tech show. With the world still reeling under the Coronavirus pandemic, the event is expected to
With the presidential election fast approaching, Pinterest appears keen to take a step back from the growing hullabaloo in a bid to ensure that its platform “remains a place for inspiration and positivity.” The social media service has already had a ban in place on political ads for the last two years, but this week
The NSA’s Utah Data Center, seen here in November 2019.Photo: George Frey/AFP (Getty Images) The National Security Agency’s program to hoover up details on billions of domestic phone calls and text messages in the U.S. was illegal, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday, and was probably an unconstitutional abuse of power. Advertisement Per Politico,
We track online retailers all the time and we’re already seeing plenty of early Labor Day sales that are ripe for the picking. Right now, Amazon and Best Buy have the Apple AirPods Pro andApple iPad Mini on sale for as cheap as $220. Discounts on Apple devices are quite rare so if I were
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, Greg Nibler hosts a breakdown of the top trending news in tech, including Facebook’s updates, Alexa for property managers, robot dog doctors, yet another Starlink satellite, and more. Lisa Marie Segarra joins the program to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario 1, as well as the upcoming
As many Nintendo fans have no doubt found out, Mario is set to receive a host of new games to mark 35 years since his initial creation. One of the most notable inclusions is Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Nintendo Switch, which is a collection of three classic titles — Super Mario 64, Super
Microsoft’s new tool detects digital manipulation in real-time based on nearly invisible imperfections. [embedded content] Believe it or not, this is not former US President Barrack Obama. This is actually a video of acclaimed director/writer/actor Jordan Peele that’s been altered to look like the 44th President of the United States using an artificial intelligence software.
Available now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift for $19.99. Those who’ve spent time working in a restaurant know the struggles that come with managing the chaos of a kitchen. Available now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift, Resolution Games‘ newest VR title, Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale has you and three other chefs working together
A MAC address is an identification code used to define physical devices in a network so the system knows which PCs are engaged in communication. There are plenty of practical reasons to have MAC addresses. They help prevent criminals from imitating PCs they don’t have, and they’re useful in creating several network filters for protection
FP TrendingSep 03, 2020 17:25:13 IST Ahead of the global launch of Poco X3 NFC on 7 September, Poco tweeted that, the Poco X3 will be the first phone to be equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset. Now, Poco has shared another set of tweets with cryptic pictures that detail other specifications of the flagship smartphone. Representational Image Launched
When well-implemented, active noise cancellation (ANC) can be a big plus on a set of wireless headphones or wireless earbuds. But the technology has its challenges, not the least of which is a fairly strict requirement for a tight seal, to keep outside sounds from entering the ear canal. In an attempt to help headphone
Philips Hue is once again expanding its portfolio with a new range of lighting options that will bring even more convenience — and aesthetics — to your home. In addition to a new product, Philips Hue is updating its existing line of Iris table lamps and candelabra bulbs. The first update is to the Philips