FP TrendingOct 07, 2020 16:08:57 IST Sennheiser has launched new HD 250BT wireless headphones, and CX 120BT wireless earphones in India. The Sennheiser HD 250BT headphones feature a 25-hour battery life and advanced codec support. The Sennheiser CX 120BT earphones, on the other hand, comes with six-hour battery life. While the HD 250BT has been priced at Rs 5,490,
Month: October 2020
Despite NASA’s Perseverance rover being cooped up inside a spacecraft for another four months as it hurtles toward Mars, the team overseeing its operation is still hard at work preparing for the big day. To ensure Perseverance functions exactly as it should when it reaches the Martian surface in February 2021, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Chair David Cicilline, D-RI, speaks during a hearing on “Online Platforms and Market Power” in the Rayburn House office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on July 29, 2020. Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP (Getty Images) Just as you suspected, Big Tech is dominated by monopolies, a
The 2020 Prime Day deals are almost here after a months-long wait following the sale’s postponement in the summer. This big annual blowout is the best time other than Black Friday to score screaming deals on just about everything Amazon sells, but we’re always the most excited about the tech bargains, and we’re expecting some
The world of smart thermostats has long been dominated by Nest and Ecobee, with few other entries garnering even a minimum of attention. Wyze might change that with the release of the new Wyze Thermostat. At a mere $50, it offers many of the same functions as its more expensive competitors. The Wyze Thermostat is
As Amazon Prime Day approaches, with a start date of October 13, there’s one category of shoppers both Amazon and Digital Trends are keeping front of mind: Gamers. And if you, like millions of others, make Xbox One your gaming device of choice, we have some good news for you. Prime Day is one of
Yes. You can pet the dog. Bloober Team, the developer behind VR horror experiences Layers of Fear and Layers of Fear 2, is bringing one of the most terrifying video games ever to VR. Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition will cut you out from reality and drop you into the mysterious lore of the Blair
Explore a disgusting mixed reality carnival powered by Magic Leap. With businesses slowly beginning to reopen their doors to the general public, we’re now beginning to see the many changes that come with a post-COVID-19 world. Despite the numerous complications that come with operating a VR arcade during a pandemic, many providers have begun reintroducing
Before Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War launches in November, like every other year, the game will be hosting a series of open betas for players to go hands-on with the game to test server load and provide feedback to the development team for last-minute tweaks. Here’s everything to know about when, how, and what
Agence France-PresseOct 06, 2020 17:56:00 IST The Nobel science prizes reward not only the individual laureates, but also their universities, a competition won by far by the United States’ prestigious faculties. Since the Nobel Physics, Chemistry and Medicine Prizes were created in 1901 and the award for Economics in 1969, 703 researchers have been rewarded
If you’re concerned about healthy air, air purifiers are a simple solution. Some models from Dyson, Honeywell, Winix, and others not only capture fine dust but also function as a cooler and/or heater and reduce odor. Pet dander, fur, mold spores, pollen, and airborne contaminants invisible to the naked eye such as secondhand smoke can
If you’ve always fancied a Mercedes but found the price prohibitive, then this latest vehicle from the German carmaker may be just the ticket. Sure, it’s a little smaller than a regular Merc motor, and doesn’t offer the comfort of its pricier models, but it should still be a joy to ride. It’s an electric
Photo: Alastair Pike/AFP (Getty Images) As of Oct. 1, AT&T has stopped offering DSL as a new service, according to USA Today. Existing DSL subscribers, who connect to the internet via copper phone lines, will be grandfathered in. DSL is definitely old technology, but many people, especially in rural areas, still rely on it for
Attendees will hear from global influencers before catching a live performance by Pitbull. VR Education’s virtual education and training platform ENGAGE has been selected by the United Nations to host the organizations annual ‘Global Youth Takeover’ later this month, marking the first time the youth-focused event has been conducted in VR. On October 24th, attendees
Alchemy Immersive, the Emmy Award-Winning studio behind many of Attenborough’s greatest hits, and Oculus partner to reveal a never-before-seen view of our planets bugs. For the first time, Oculus users will be able to experience live-action VR in 8K 3D at 60fps as they discover a hidden world with Natural History Legend, David Attenborough. In
Photo: Zeiss Putting full-frame sensors into smaller and smaller compact bodies is all the rage nowadays. Nikon did it with the Z5, Panasonic did it with the S5, and just last month Sony joined the crowd with the new A7C. After announcing its compact full-frame camera more than two years ago, Zeiss’ $6,000 ZX1 has
Prime Day is approaching quickly and Amazon is already discounting a few fan-favorite gadgets. You can get the new iPad Pro 12.9 for just $949 right now, down $50 from its retail price of $999. This is one of the best iPad deals we’ve seen in a while so if you’re shopping for a new
Nintendo Switch owners looking for early Prime Day deals should check out the offer for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI. Prime Day won’t start until October 13, but Civilization VI is already on the list of Prime Day gaming deals with a $45 discount, taking the game’s price from $60 to $15. Civilization VI, originally released
The Dark Souls series is notoriously challenging, and while it has become popular among gamers in the last few years exactly for that difficulty, it remains a bit inscrutable and overwhelming for many players. Dark Souls III is arguably a more easygoing Souls game than its predecessors, however, in that it gives players a little
Considering a curved TV for your home theater or living space? Curved TVs offer an immersive, wraparound look that flat-screen TVs don’t. Still, curved TVs are a bit of a niche item, and their future longevity is in question. But for a unique and visually-stunning viewing experience, now is the time to get your hands
The latest major seasonal update in Call of Duty: Warzone has launched, giving its players new modes, weapons, and a ton of new things to unlock. Most substantially, season 6 adds the new subway fast travel system to Warzone, making it much easier to get around the map quickly. Another major addition is the limited-time
FP TrendingOct 05, 2020 17:46:27 IST A new study has now highlighted that the nocturnal environment is warming at a faster rate than daytime surroundings and could prove detrimental for many species. Researchers from the University of Exeter analysed more than three decades of daily temperature data from around the world before arriving at the conclusion
FP TrendingOct 05, 2020 15:39:51 IST Call of Duty Mobile is barely days away from releasing the Season 11 update, which incidentally coincides with Halloween and the game’s first-anniversary update. It seems that this year, Call of Duty: Mobile gamers will receive something special for Halloween. Call of Duty: Mobile will be once again giving
In 2018, The Haunting of Hill House became a Halloween-season hit for Netflix with its generation-spanning tale of a family tormented by supernatural entities in a haunted mansion. The 10-episode series was so positively received that Netflix announced a follow-up project a few months later. Now, The Haunting of Bly Manor is set to offer yet another modern
Doesn’t this face look familiar?Photo: Emojipedia At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, we all know that face masks—which public health officials agree are one of our most powerful weapons against the virus—can unfortunately be controversial. Grown adults in the U.S. have literally thrown childish fits over having to wear them. In recent days, Apple
Our beginner flight guide will have you owning the skies in no time. Star Wars: Squadrons is officially out in the wild and so far players are absolutely loving EA’s space combat game. With two different factions to fight for, three different game modes to explore, and four classes of ships to fly, there’s no
New Apple iPhone 11 are shown in a Apple store on the first day of the phone’s sale at the Apple Store on September 20, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Carsten Koall (Getty Images) Apple’s new iOS 14 has brought iPhone users a trove of wonders. But one cannot have wonders without some bugs. So
The fate of humankind relies on how well you can handle a sword. If you enjoy wielding a hefty battle sword, jabbing thugs in the face through their helmet, and bashing skulls using a giant wooden shield, then you may want to schedule an appointment with a mental health professional. You may also want to
The opening chapter of Hannah Abigail Clarke’s The Scapegracers is a little rough. It starts with a group of girls gathering in the middle of a party to do some magic and freak everyone out. Then the narrator breaks off to do more magic with a girl she’s only just met, and the feeling that
FP TrendingOct 03, 2020 16:26:53 IST Twitter is developing a new product called Birdwatch, reports have said. According to the company, the development attempts at addressing misinformation across its platform by providing more context for tweets, in the form of notes. According to a report in Tech Crunch, tweets can be added to ‘Birdwatch’ from