Category: Equipment

Protesters accuse Google of retaliating against organizing workers

Tensions between Google and its employees aren’t about to ease up any time soon. Staff held a protest in San Francisco on November 23rd that accused Google of retaliating against two workers, Laurence Berland and Rebecca Rivers, for workplace organi…


‘State of Decay 2’ brings zombie slaying to Steam in early 2020

You don’t have to be fully committed to Microsoft’s vision of gaming to play State of Decay 2. The zombie-filled survival game is now slated to come to Steam in early 2020. You won’t have to be worried about finding friends to play, either. The ti…


Facebook built a facial recognition app that identified employees

Facebook’s stance on facial recognition has changed as of late, but its past enthusiasm for the technology may have been stronger than previously thought. Business Insider has learned (subscription required) that Facebook developed an internal mobil…


When to use a smart bulb, switch or plug

By Rachel Cericola This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter’s independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full blog seeing the light: when to u…


After Math: The future of transportation is electrifying

As we wrap up a week of LA Auto Show news, two themes become apparent: we are well on our way towards electric drivetrains being the rule rather than the exception, and you should always ensure that your unshatterable windows are indeed unshatterable…


These are the best Black Friday deals on Apple iPad, AirPods, MacBook, iPhone, and more

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for Apple products aren’t usually found at the company’s own stores, but at several other retailers. Best Buy, Target, Amazon, B&H Photo, and Walmart each are hosting some noteworthy deals on Apple products. We’re seeing the best-ever pricing on the …


Police arrest member of group that hijacked Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account

Law enforcement has struck a blow against the group that compromised Twitter chief Jack Dorsey’s account, albeit relatively late. Motherboard has learned that police arrested a former leader of Chuckling Squad (unnamed as the person is a child) roug…


These are the best Black Friday phone deals

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Black Friday is almost here. The big shopping weekend actually starts on Thursday, November 28th, which is Thanksgiving in the US. If you’re in the market for a new phone, we’re cataloging the best offers you’ll be able to get from retailers. Whether you’re looking for deals …


Anova’s Nano sous vide bundle is $70 off at Amazon

When it comes to culinary adventures from the comforts of home, sous vide is still very popular. If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, we won’t judge, but there are some great deals available at Amazon this week that might tempt you to do so. Y…


Amazon slashes the price of the Google Pixel 3 to $349

You don’t have to worry if you’re put off by Google’s Pixel 4, but think the Pixel 3a is too much of a compromise. Amazon is currently selling the Pixel 3 line starting at just $349 for the smaller 64GB model — that’s $50 less than the official pric…