Month: October 2020

Photo: Jeenah Moon (Getty Images) Microsoft is the latest of the tech giants to enshrine working from home as a permanent fixture of its operations. Advertisement According to the Verge, which that cited an internal memo, instead of cautiously reopening its US workspaces and crossing its fingers that employees—or their loved ones—don’t end up with
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When you’re shopping for a new Android phone, we have you covered. We test all kinds of Android smartphones at Digital Trends to find out exactly what they’re capable of and we love to compare them. We divided this list into six categories based on different budgets. For each one, we offer our top pick
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As any dog or cat owner will tell you, pet hair has an uncanny way of working itself into the deepest nooks and crannies of your home. Fortunately, the latest robot vacs are powerful enough to pick up pet hair from carpet and tile floors, and, as they’re robots, they also work with smart devices.
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The Echo Dot has made voice controlling your smart devices easier and more affordable, and Amazon announced the latest iteration of its Echo Dot speaker at its September 2020 Devices Event. The 4th gen Dot is very different than the previous model, and we break down the differences between the Echo Dot 3rd gen and
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Security-focused VR designed specifically for classified environments. HTC this week announced yet another iteration of its HTC Vive Pro, the HTC Vive Pro Secure, a professional-grade VR headset designed for use in classified environments that require “authority to operate.” Put simply, the Vive Pro Secure can be used in secure locations where other devices cannot
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Dominate the arena with this beginner’s guide to VR dueling. Resolution Games’ (Cookout!: A Sandwich Tale, Angry Birds VR) competitive dueling experience Blaston is now available on the Oculus Quest, offering players one of the most addictive competitive multiplayer games in recent memory. There’s fast-paced gun play, tons of customization, and plenty of physicality. Unlike
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While cloud storage is convenient, it’s not guaranteed to be at your fingertips forever. Eventually, we’ll move on from cloud storage to something we have yet to imagine. Until then, transferring copies of your files to an external drive is just good practice. Why create a backup? To ensure that all your vital information is
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Meteorologist Jim Cantore steps inside an inferno using the networks Emmy award-winning IMR technology. Earlier today, The Weather Channel launched a brand new mixed reality segment highlighting the dangers of ‘fire whirls,’ sometimes referred to as ‘fire tornadoes’—depending on the size. Composed primarily of fire, ash, dirt, and various debris, these dangerous whirlwinds develop when
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Ah silence.Photo: Win McNamee (Getty Images) My weekend was like most other weekends in the pandemic era. I went for a walk in the park with my wife, briefly saw some friends outdoors and socially distanced, made some mac and cheese, and mainly chilled. But for all the trappings of normalcy (or what goes for normalcy
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Virtuix looks to become the “Peloton for gamers” with its latest omni-directional device. VR treadmill pioneers Virtuix today announced the latest addition to its Omni product line, the Omni One, a consumer-focused omni-directional treadmill that allows players to walk, run, duck, and jump safely in VR without fear of running head-first into a wall. With
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