A U.S. soldier prepares for a run using a fitness tracker. (Amy Bushatz/Military.com)
Some 530 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division are taking part in a yearlong human performance study in which they wear special watches and rings that track not just their physical exertion, but also how their heart rate responds under stress.
Infantrymen from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team’s 4th…
The 'XCOM 2' saga is now available on your iPhone or iPad
November 6, 2020
You no longer have to fire up a console or PC if you want to relive XCOM 2’s fight against occupying extraterrestrials. Feral Interactive has released a $25 XCOM 2 Collection for iOS that includes the whole XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and its four DLC packs, with no in-app…
Razer's first mainstream laptop still has an RGB keyboard
November 6, 2020
Gaming hardware makers have been diversifying their laptops recently, and Razer is the latest to join that trend. The company is announcing the Razer Book 13 today, which it’s calling a “hyper focused productivity laptop.” It’s not just a subtler version of a Blade…
Razer's latest gaming headsets are designed for Xbox Series X
November 6, 2020
The Xbox Series X and Series S launches are right around the corner, and Razer is determined to capitalize on that by introducing a pair of gaming headsets built with Microsoft’s consoles in mind. The Kaira and Kaira Pro (above) are both “designed for Xbox” and can use the Xbox Wireless format for low-lag audio and voice when paired with the systems. The Pro adds Bluetooth 5.0 to help you…
Apple releases iOS 14.2 with new emoji and wallpapers, HomePod Intercom support, more
November 6, 2020
After releasing the Release Candidate version last week, iOS 14.2 is now available to all iPhone users. Apple has also released iPadOS 14.2 as well as iOS 12.4.9 for older devices.
iOS 14.2 includes a variety of changes and new features, including over 100 new emoji as…
How to update to iOS 14.2 to get over 100 new emoji on iPhone
November 6, 2020
iOS 14.2 has arrived for iPhone, and it brings a host of notable changes and new features. One of those is over 100 new emoji to have fun with and better express yourself. Read on for a look at what’s included with the new batch, how to get the 117 new iPhone emoji with…
One of the new Siri features in iOS 14.2 is called the Personal Update. This is similar to the daily briefing feature available on Amazon Echo, answering a long-lasting feature request for Apple’s personal assistant.
You can get Siri to read out your update on iPhone, HomePod, and HomePod mini. Just ask Siri “What’s my update?”
The exact response from Siri will vary based on what it…
Ahead of pre-orders, first iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max hands-on videos appear
November 6, 2020
Ahead of iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max pre-orders beginning tomorrow, the first hands-on videos and stories have now been published. These hands-on looks offer more detail on the all-new size options offered by the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The Verge…
NASA just completed a critical propeller test for its all-electric experimental plane called X-57
November 6, 2020
NASA is developing an all-electric experimental plane called the X-57 Maxwell as part of an effort to share insight with regulators before EV planes establish a market. Propellers for the electric X-plane recently completed wind tunnel testing at the Langley Research Center…
Galaxy S20 FE gets a new variant with 256GB of storage
November 6, 2020
We called Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 FE the best smartphone the company has released in 2020, and now it’s getting a slight upgrade. The Galaxy S20 FE is will be available for purchase tonight with 256GB of storage.
Out of the box, the default Galaxy S20 FE comes with 128GB of storage, plenty for most users, and a very acceptable total for the $699 price point. However, if that is not enough…
