18 Chromebooks get Linux app support

If you thought Chrome OS was just a boring glorified web browser turned OS, then your impressions are woefully outdated. Next to still unofficial, or even unconfirmed, platforms like Google Fuchsia or Microsoft Andromeda, Chrome OS is shaping up to be one of the most exciting operating systems of late. That is, if you owned a Google Pixelbook or one … Continue reading

Honda ends development of its bipedal Asimo robot

We’ve been enjoying Honda’s Asimo (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) robot ever since Engadget existed, but now Honda has announced that this robot project is winding down. The technology behind Asimo isn’t going away, however, as it will be put…

Woman Dubbed ‘Pool Patrol Paula’ Fired After Alleged Assault On Black Teens

The hashtag #PoolPatrolPaula is the newest in a trend of tweets that publicly out apparent acts of racism.

NAACP Sues To Throw Out Connecticut Legislature’s Map Over Prison Gerrymandering

“My vote shouldn’t count less than someone else’s just because they live near a state prison.”

Get Ready For A White House Run By Fox News

Fox’s grip on the president is undeniable. This week it got even tighter.

OnePlus might soon be available on US carriers

Despite how much consumers demand it, it’s not easy for smartphone makers to make their devices available on carriers, US or not. There are a lot of business and logistic considerations involved and, more often than not, smaller companies have a harder time getting carriers’ attention. OnePlus, however, is no longer a small company that can be ignored and it … Continue reading

Nokia A1 Plus/Nokia 9 might be the flagship smartphone to beat

Move over OnePlus 6, there might be a new Android darling soon. We have most of the flagship Android phones this year, save for one or two still to come, and thought we’ve seen them all. HMD Global and Nokia, however, may have something still up their sleeves. A certain Nokia “A1 Plus” or “A1P” or “AOP”, which could be … Continue reading

AudioKit Synth One is a free feature-packed synth for your iPad

The AudioKit Synth One is a professional-level open-source synthesizer for your iPad. It has features that match or even rival the ones on iOS synths from Korg, Electro-Harmonix and Moog, which can run upwards of $25. This one, however, was created b…

Capital Gazette shooting suspect sued news outlet for defamation in 2012.

The shooting in Annapolis, Maryland left five people dead and two injured.

Instagram Stories can now have music to play alongside them

The week is almost over but Instagram definitely isn’t. This week alone it has rolled out feature after feature, asserting that it hasn’t become irrelevant in an age of Snapchat. After video-centric features, good ol’ IG has not turned its attention to music. Now you can add more drama or excitement to your Instagram Stories by choosing a track to … Continue reading