| Roland TR-6S review: An impressively small and powerful drum machine Posted: 13 Nov 2020 06:30 AM PST  In 2018 Roland introduced the TR-8S drum machine and instantly won the heart of my colleague Roberto Baldwin. Then, last year it resurrected its MC line of grooveboxes, and launched the portable, battery powered MC-101. My fellow editor James Trew wa... |
| All of Garmin's Fenix 6 smartwatches are $150 off at Wellbots Posted: 13 Nov 2020 06:00 AM PST  The outdoor enthusiast in your life likely has a few specific things they're looking for in a wearable. While smartwatches from Fitbit and even Apple can do the trick for some, others will want advanced features that come in higher-end devices like G... |
| Analog Motion's AMX is a commuter e-bike that wants to go fast Posted: 13 Nov 2020 05:45 AM PST  I'm always on the hunt for cheap but high-quality e-bikes. Not everyone can afford to spend thousands of dollars, after all, on something by Gazelle or Riese & Müller. That's why Analog Motion, a tiny company based in the UK, caught my eye back i... |
| Podcast: Apple's new M1 chip, Macs and our iPhone reviews Posted: 13 Nov 2020 05:30 AM PST  This week, we go over our deeper thoughts on Apple's announcements from its Mac event on Tuesday. Does Apple have a better shot at making ARM-based laptops work than Microsoft? Plus, our hosts take a closer look at our iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max revi... |
| The Morning After: macOS Big Sur arrived and we reviewed the HomePod mini Posted: 13 Nov 2020 04:30 AM PST  Today you can finally get your hands on a next-generation console, the... just kidding. If you managed to bag a pre-order or limited stock yesterday, that part is finally over. If not, well, the wait begins. This morning, it's a handful of Apple th... |
| Mario, Zelda and Fire Emblem Switch games are at all-time lows right now Posted: 13 Nov 2020 03:44 AM PST  Best Buy is selling some much-loved Nintendo Switch games for the lowest price we've ever seen them go for, and you can get them right now if you're looking to stock up on gifts for the gamers in your life. Luigi's Mansion 3 and The Legend of Zelda:... |
| 'Wonder Woman 1984' could end up on HBO Max very quickly Posted: 12 Nov 2020 11:31 PM PST  Even so many months into the coronavirus pandemic, movie studios and theaters are still considering the release of blockbuster titles, and Wonder Woman 1984 is scheduled for a theatrical release on Christmas. With COVID-19 infections and deaths risin... |
| Nintendo Switch sales topped 735,000 in October Posted: 12 Nov 2020 09:34 PM PST  The Nintendo Switch has been doing so well that its lifetime sales — 68.3 million worldwide, according to the earnings report it released earlier this month — have soared past the NES's. Now, NPD has released sales numbers that give us a bit more ins... |
| Federal cybersecurity agency calls election 'most secure in American history' Posted: 12 Nov 2020 06:22 PM PST  Despite claims made without any evidence about the validity of the November election, a collection of election officials signed on to a statement distributed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which is part of the Departm... |
| Twitter has labeled 300,000 tweets for election misinformation Posted: 12 Nov 2020 04:00 PM PST  A little more than a week after the election, Twitter is giving some additional insight into the effectiveness of its efforts to curb the spread of election misinformation. Between October 27, and November 11, the company labeled about 300,000 tweets... |
| Plague Inc.'s new 'The Cure' mode is free until the coronavirus pandemic ends Posted: 12 Nov 2020 03:32 PM PST  Announced back in March, Plague Inc.'s The Cure update is now available on iOS and Android. The new mode reverses the title's usual gameplay loop in which you design a virus to wipe out the human race. Instead, you'll need to implement measures such... |
| US Commerce Department delays TikTok ban following court ruling Posted: 12 Nov 2020 02:46 PM PST  TikTok will live to see another day. According to The Wall Street Journal, the US Department of Commerce won't push through an order that would have forced the platform to shut down today. The agency cited a preliminary injunction a judge in Philadel... |
| Apple's Gatekeeper issues might have slowed down your Mac earlier Posted: 12 Nov 2020 02:14 PM PST  For about a half hour or so starting at 4PM ET, Mac users worldwide who tried to open up third-party apps were suddenly noticing weird issues and slow launches, with the software just bouncing in their dock for minutes or failing to launch entirely.T... |
| PayPal now lets all US users buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency Posted: 12 Nov 2020 01:05 PM PST  PayPal is bringing its newly-announced support for cryptocurrency to all US accounts. It first announced plans to open cryptocurrency trading to US-based users in October, but until now it was only available to a small subset of PayPal account holder... |
| Apple’s HomePod mini won’t leave marks on your fancy wood furniture Posted: 12 Nov 2020 12:57 PM PST  Between its diminutive size and more affordable price tag, Apple's new HomePod mini has a lot going for it over its $300 predecessor. But its greatest strength might be what it won't do to your expensive furniture. That is, it won't leave unsightly w... |
| YouTube won't release a Rewind video for the first time since 2010 Posted: 12 Nov 2020 11:34 AM PST  Sorry, Will Smith. There's no space for you in YouTube Rewind this year. Or anyone else for that matter. For the first time since it started releasing Rewind videos in 2010, YouTube is skipping a year. About Rewind this year. pic.twitter.com/oVayH8... |
| 'Half-Life: Alyx' update adds three hours of developer commentary Posted: 12 Nov 2020 11:23 AM PST  If you were looking for an excuse to replay the excellent Half-Life: Alyx, now you have one. Valve has added more than three hours of developer audio commentary to the VR title, detailing nearly every aspect of its creation. To begin listening to the... |
| Instagram and Messenger get ‘vanish mode’ for disappearing chats Posted: 12 Nov 2020 11:00 AM PST  Facebook is giving users a new way to chat with disappearing messages. Messenger and Instagram will soon get a new "vanish mode" feature for ephemeral messages. When enabled — via a swipe up on a chat — messages sent while in vanish mode will disappe... |
| Up your electronics, programming and robotics skills for $50 Posted: 12 Nov 2020 10:55 AM PST  Raspberry Pi is a tiny and affordable computer that people use to learn programming through fun, practical projects. It's also one of the most popular tools for hobbyists interested in robotics. If you or your children are looking for a rewarding and... |
| macOS Big Sur is out now Posted: 12 Nov 2020 10:35 AM PST  So much for the city. The latest major version of macOS, Big Sur, is now available to everyone.The new-look operating system adds a slew of privacy features, along with upgrades for core apps like Safari, Maps and Messages. Apple designed Big Sur to... |
| Some of Arturia’s best software is half off until December 3rd Posted: 12 Nov 2020 10:22 AM PST  It's that time of year again where every single brand discounts its products ahead of Thanksgiving in the US. If you plan to spend money on Black Friday, why not put it toward something that will let you be creative? Enter Arturia. The company has cu... |
| Arkane's 'Deathloop' hits PS5 and PC on May 21st, 2021 Posted: 12 Nov 2020 10:05 AM PST  Rest easy Dishonored fans. Deathloop, the latest entry from Arkane, finally has a firm release date of May 21th, 2021 for the PS5 and PC, the company confirmed today. Deathloop was originally supposed to arrive this holiday season, but, like so many... |
| Pick up Razer peripherals while they’re on deep discount at Amazon Posted: 12 Nov 2020 10:03 AM PST  If you have a PC gamer in your life and are stuck on the best gift to get them for the holidays, Razer has a sale that could make things easier for you. A number of solid Razer gaming mice and keyboards are on sale at Amazon right now — including the... |
| Marvel's 'WandaVision' premieres on Disney+ on January 15th Posted: 12 Nov 2020 09:40 AM PST  At long last, the first Marvel Cinematic Universe series to hit Disney+ has a premiere date. You'll be able to stream the first episode of WandaVision on January 15th. A new era arrives. @MarvelStudios' #WandaVision, an Original Series, is streamin... |
| Android 11 can show personal events in your work Calendar Posted: 12 Nov 2020 08:53 AM PST  Google Calendar has a handy new feature on Android 11 for Workspace users with work profiles. You can view all of your work and personal data together in the work Calendar app without having to link your accounts.The Workspace (formerly G Suite) team... |
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