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Slingbox server shutdown will kill every box in two years Sponsored Links Sling Media co-founder Jason Krikorian displays the Slingbox (L) and a Sprint mobile device with SlingPlayer Mobile software playing a streaming image off his television set from his home at the International Consumer Electronics Show January 6, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan…
‘Spider-Man’ PS4 update will let you transfer your save to the PS5 remaster Sponsored Links Insomniac Games / Sony In a reversal of an earlier decision, Insomniac Games announced on Monday that PlayStation 4 players will have the ability to transfer their save files from Marvel’s Spider-Man to the upcoming PlayStation 5 remaster of the…
The Apple MagSafe Duo charger is overpriced and under-delivers Dieter Bohn Although there’s no shipping date for it yet, Apple has sent out review samples of its upcoming MagSafe Duo charger to reviewers. It’s a travel charger that combines Apple’s new MagSafe charging puck with an Apple Watch charger and a USB-C to Lightning cable.…
Magnetic FreeBOT orbs work together to climb large obstacles Sponsored Links Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen We’ve seen both companies and research teams attempt to make modular robots an everyday reality, but, more often than not, they all run into the same problem: the mechanism that allows those devices to connect to each other…
Apple’s ‘One More Thing’ event: rumors, news, and announcements Chaim Gartenberg Don’t let the name fool you: Apple’s “One More Thing” hardware event on Tuesday, November 10th, is likely more than just an add-on to October’s iPhone 12 announcements. The event is set to be the launch of the first of Apple’s promised Arm-based computers,…
Furries recreate Four Seasons Total Landscaping in VR as a hangout spot Sponsored Links coopertom/Twitter A Philadelphia landscaping business carved out its place in history over the weekend after a Trump campaign press conference was held there. President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani and other campaign supporters spoke to the press outside Four Seasons Total…
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate adds one free month of Disney+ Sponsored Links Aaron Souppouris / Engadget One of the best deals in gaming is about to get even better, albeit for a relatively short time. Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate comes with one free month of Disney+ — provided you’re new to the streaming…
PS5 games will be region-free Sponsored Links Aaron Souppouris/Engadget It’s finally launch week for the new generation of consoles and Sony has cleared up a ton of lingering questions about the PlayStation 5 in an exhaustive FAQ. It covered a lot of ground but perhaps the biggest takeaway is that PS5 games will be region-free.…
Comcast takes on Ring with its own DIY home security system Sponsored Links Comcast Not everyone needs a professionally installed home security service, something that’s led to the success of do-it-yourself solutions like Ring and SimpliSife. Today, Comcast is entering the DIY home security free with Self Protection, a new product for Xfinity Internet subscribers…
Tech-forward auto insurance may save you money and headaches Sponsored Links StackCommerce We all think we’re perfect drivers, but the reality is that accidents happen and they’re expensive. Out-of-pocket expenses for property damage or bodily injury are way higher than the average person can afford. That’s why car insurance is mandatory in almost every state.…