Today OnePlus teased the next color for their OnePlus 5, a device that’s had several newsworthy mishaps since launch. While the OnePlus 5 had been the subject of some negative press since its release earlier this year, most reviews remained largely positive. As it happens, SlashGear’s OnePlus 5 Review suggested that the phone was downright decent – especially for the … Continue reading
Barking out instructions to your smart thermostat when you’re too hot to get off the couch just got a little easier, with Honeywell announcing its connected temperature controllers now play nice with Google Home. The new integration allows for complete control over one or more HVAC zones via Google’s smart speaker, and builds on Honeywell’s existing support for the Google … Continue reading
It looks like a big change is being made behind the scenes of Star Wars Episode 9. The upcoming movie, which doesn’t have a title yet (and likely won’t until after Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi releases this winter), is getting a new writer. Previously, Episode 9 was being written by Derek Connolly and director Colin Trevorrow. Though … Continue reading
Wi-Fi hotspot maker Karma Mobility will this fall unveil a specialized version of its KarmaGo hotspot device that includes built-in security features, including support for private anonymous browsing through Tor, an integrated VPN, black listing, and ad blocking. For customers, the promise is a device that encrypts your web activity, hides your physical location and identity, and adds… Read More
Fitness tracker makers would have you believe that all that stands between you and the motivation to get up off your couch and get healthy is their shiny wearable device. But a new study conducted by researchers in the UK found groups of teenagers ended up being discouraged from exercising after using a Fitbit device for eight weeks. Read More
On July 29th, Apple began notifying VPN companies that their apps would shortly be pulled from the App Store in China. In a statement, ExpressVPN said that the move was “surprising and unfortunate” and that it was “disappointed in this development.”…
Skype and PayPal have teamed up to make it easier for you to transfer money to someone mid-conversation. If you’re talking to a pal through the Skype mobile app and remember you need to reimburse them for those drinks they bought the other night, jus…
Netflix is taking the plunge into the world of Japanese animation. The streaming giant already licenses a number of animes, and now its sprucing up its library with a raft of originals. The new wave of shows includes exclusives from the studios behin…
In the 14 months since Overwatch hit the shelves, Blizzard has worked tirelessly to keep a steady stream of fresh content coming. New maps and characters appear every so often, as do seasonal events, which deliver themed game modes that replace norma…
The best audio gear for students
Posted in: Today's ChiliThere’s a strong case to be made for investing in quality audio gear at any period in your adult life. For college students in particular, though, a good set of speakers can be icebreakers as much as gateways into audiophilia. As such, we’ve included…