#Endgadget: Splitgate: Arena Reloaded tries to fix what Splitg https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc-varied.html#10

#USA #News: #Newevidence released in Luigi Mangione case https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/news.html#3

#Book Riot: How to Support Anti #Book Censorship Work Through H https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/books.html#11

#Mashable: You can still buy Bose QuietComfort headphones for https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc-varied.html#2

#Delhi #News: GeM hosts orientation session for IDAS pr https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/cities.html#41a

#India: YouTube on #Australia’s teen social media ban: This https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#India

#NewYork: Hochul Buys Time on Pollution Rules https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc-states.html#32

#Oxford #Mail #News: How Mrs Hinch fans are drying two loads of washing https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#7

#ThunderBay #News: #ThunderBay’s R#FDA receives $852K boost for expans https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/canada.html#44

#Endgadget: Waymo's testing AVs in four more cities, including https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc-varied.html#10

#Tech Radar: #Android malware Albiriox abuses 400+ financial ap https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/infotech.html#23

#Endgadget: #Apple Cyber Monday deals include a four-pack of Ai https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc-varied.html#10

#Endgadget: #Apple's Cyber Monday sale includes the #Mac#Book Air https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc-varied.html#10

#Delhi #News: #Apple's use of saffron reflects #India's c https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/cities.html#41a

#Jerusalem, #Israel: #Argentina knew Jozef Mengele was living in Buenos https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#Jerusalem

@lewgrant I just posted a comment. But because I routinely criticize #endgadget for super lazy reporting, my posts don't usually get approved. Their articles are aimed at tech savvy folks and they treat their audience like they've never touched a computer before. Honestly advising people to just stick on Windows 10 after support ends is dangerous to their readers. Opening themselves up to ransomware or other viruses.

Cheaper Evercade retro consoles will arrive in July -- endgadget

"Cheaper versions of Evercade's retro game consoles are on the way. The first three Tomb Raider games will be bundled with the EXP-R and VS-R..." #endgadget #evercade #tombraider #retrogaming

https://www.engadget.com/cheaper-evercade-retro-consoles-will-arrive-in-july-180459612.html

Not everyone can just leave Twitter, especially groups that use the platform to raise money such as this director of an animal rights group who says “Our main home base has always been #Twitter. A lot of work goes into this, and it's not like you just flip the switch and walk away and reignite it somewhere else."

@Mastodon #MastodonNews #Endgadget #TwitterMigration

https://www.engadget.com/twitter-alternatives-mastodon-223221883.html

The Tile Ultra Uses Your Smartphone Camera and AR To Find Lost Items

Tile has announced a new lineup of Bluetooth tracking devices including the first-ever tracking tag that supports Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for both iOS and Android devices. It also leverages an augmented reality interface to make finding it with a smartphone easier.

The Tile Ultra uses a combination of UWB and Bluetooth to transmit directional and spatial data to narrow down its location more accurately than Bluetooth alone. This is paired with the tracker's Point and Locate feature that will let users use augmented reality (AR) to find missing items with turn-by-turn visual direction indicators showing where the tracker is. This feature builds another layer on top of what Apple's AirTags offer, which is simply on-screen directions without the addition of AR.

This added layer could be useful for photographers who have a missing item in the studio or at home. If a Tile Ultra is attached, they can use their smartphone camera that, along with step-by-step directions, will allow them to quickly and easily find it.

“We built this category nearly a decade ago, and since then we’ve been listening to our customers and evolving our products to meet their specific needs,” said CJ Prober, Tile CEO. “People are busier than ever, and our customers depend on our products to eliminate the stress of endlessly searching for lost or misplaced items, especially around the home, which is a nuisance that happens daily for many of us. With a longer finding range, louder ring, and voice-enabled finding through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, we’re making it even easier for people to quickly find what they need.”

The company says the upcoming Ultra will be the first UWB tracker to work with both iOS and Android which adds another advantage of the device over the competition since neither Apple's AirTags or Samsung's Smart Tags offer full multiplatform support.

On top of the new Ultra, Tile also announced several other additions to its product lineup that it beleives strengthens its position in the competitive landscape. The Tile Pro has been updated with a new look and offers up to 400 feet finding range. The Tile Mate, Sticker, and Slim have been updated to support up to 250 feet finding range (increased by 25% for the Mate and Slim, and a 67% increase for the Sticker version). All three versions now include a louder ring making it easier to find a missing device. All four models have been upgraded to also include an IP67 water-resistance rating and, the Mate version now includes a three-year battery life span.

The new lineup of trackers from Tile are available from the company website with prices ranging from $25 for the Tile Mate, to $35 for the Tile Pro and Tile Slim. The pricing and availability of the Tile Ultra will be revealed at a later date.

#equipment #news #accessories #android #ar #artracking #endgadget #gear #ios #logistics #tile #tilemate #tilepro #tilesticker #tileultra #tracker #usb #uwb

#Endgadget has released its review ranking the "best" laptop brands. The ranking is heavily weighted towards positive reviews in the #tech press, which to my thinking, puts the reliability of the rankings in doubt https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/28/best-and-worst-laptop-brands-2018/

#Endgadget has released its review ranking the "best" laptop brands. The ranking is heavily weighted towards positive reviews in the #tech press, which to my thinking, puts the reliability of the rankings in doubt https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/28/best-and-worst-laptop-brands-2018/