Nest is the most high-profile player in smart home and connected security, and its status as a Google subsidiary has subjected it to special scrutiny. Google talked about its “customer privacy commitment” at I/O 2019 when it unveiled the new Google Nest branding. The company just made good on one of the promises it made at I/O — it’s removing the option to disable camera status LEDs. Nest customers have to the change. One of the principles outlined in Google’s privacy commitment stressed that the company would ensure there was a visual indicator when your Nest camera was on and streaming video to Google.
Nintendo hit on a winning formula when it launched the NES Classic in 2016. Gamers clamored to get their hands on this plug-and-play gateway to gaming history. The SNES Classic followed, and then Sony tried its hand at mini consoles with the disappointing Playstation Classic. Sega’s effort has taken longer, but it’s almost ready for release, and it’s shaping up better than the PlayStation. Early reviews are — perhaps even more so than they were for the NES Classic. The Genesis Mini, known as the Mega Drive Mini outside the US, uses the familiar mini console formula. It looks like a shrunken-down version of the 90s hardware.
The best deal available today is on Vizio’s E65-F0 smart TV. Not just because it’s a well made TV and a bargain at $549.99, but also because it comes with a $150 gift card to let you save big on a second purchase from Dell. Vizio’s E65-F0 smart TV measures 64.5-inches diagonally and features full support for HDR10, which creates superior images on screen with more vibrant colors. Marked down from $749.99 to $549.99 this TV is already a strong deal, but it also comes with a $150 gift card from Dell that makes it a far better one.
Samsung is splitting its annual Note refresh into a pair of devices for the first time this year. The company has announced the Note 10 and a larger Note 10+. While these phones are mostly the same aside from their size, the Note 10+ has a few features the smaller phone doesn’t. For example, 45W fast charging. However, it turns out that Samsung employed an that will make finding a compatible charger a real pain. When you buy one of Samsung’s new stylus-packing flagships, you’ll get a 25W fast charger in the box. It’s no 45W charger, but 25W is still a solid improvement over previous Samsung phones and most Android devices from other OEMs.
Google’s Wear OS platform has been lacking in compelling wearable hardware recently, but a new offering from Misfit might pique your curiosity. The Fossil sub-brand has just announced its third Android-powered smartwatch, the Misfit Vapor X. It compares very favorably with competing wearables, but it’s still hamstrung by and the slow advances in wearable hardware. The original Misfit Vapor turned heads with its striking design. You might remember the original Moto 360 that launched in the early days of Wear OS (then Android Wear). That watch had a round display before that was common, a minimal metal bezel, and a “flat tire” cut-out at the bottom.
Most new vehicles come with or included, or at least as an option on more expensive trims. However, older vehicles can get a more modern multimedia experience with the help of an aftermarket head unit. Most of these devices have stuck to a tried and true 7-inch form factor, but . Plus, it’ll be compatible with more cards (and wallets). CarPlay and Android Auto have gained popularity because most people are using one of those two operating systems, and everyone carries around their personal data on smartphones. These in-car systems pull data directly from the phone, so all your music, podcasts, and contacts are automatically available.
When it comes to iconic and revolutionary games that have captivated generations of players, nothing quite comes close to Sid Meier’s Civilization. Hailed by avid gamers as one of the best and most engaging strategy franchises on the market, this epic series has stood the test of time. Here are three versions of Civilization that are available for Mac and are listed at a significant discount for a limited time. 1. The Gold Edition of Civilization VI brings a whole new level of top-notch graphics and strategy sessions, along with a wide range of new characters.
Robert Ballard, the man who found the RMS Titanic, is leading a search for the remains of Amelia Earhart decades after she vanished without a trace while flying across the Pacific. According to the New York Times, his interest in the search was — an image taken on Nikumaroro Island a few years after Earhart disappeared that shows what may be the landing gear of a Lockheed Electra sticking up above the surface of the water. Dr. Ballard is a legend in oceanography. In addition to his discovery of the Titanic in 1985, he discovered the Bismark in 1989, the Yorktown in 1998, and the wreck of President Kennedy’s PT 109 in 2002.
The next console generation is less than 18 months away, and Microsoft is starting to share a little more information about what it’s prioritizing for the next generation of Xbox consoles. Playability, load times, and backward compatibility for controllers and software are all top priorities for Redmond with the launch of Xbox Next. “I think the area that we really want to focus on next-generation is frame rate and playability of the games,” Spencer Gamespot: Ensuring that the games load incredibly fast, ensuring that the game is running at the highest frame rate possible. We’re also the Windows company, so we see the work that goes on [for] PC and the work that developers are doing.
