Tag: author_name|Kris Holt

HP’s latest detachable Chromebook uses the Snapdragon 7c chipset

HP has announced another batch of Chrome OS devices. Perhaps the most notable addition to the lineup is the latest Chromebook x2. The keyboard is detachable, so you can use the system as a tablet. HP says it's the first detachable Chromebook to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c chipset. There aren't…

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Google’s new Nest Cam and Doorbell can run on batteries

Google is refreshing its Nest lineup with three new products and a refresh for the wired indoor Nest Cam. Among the newcomers are Google’s first battery-powered Nest Cam and Doorbell, as a recent leak indicated. You’ll be able to install them just about anywhere around your home, and connect them…

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The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is now available separately for $149

A few months after it introduced new Touch ID-enabled Magic Keyboards along with M1 Macs, Apple is now selling the peripheral separately. The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID costs $149, while a version with a number pad can be all yours for $179. It's worth noting the Touch ID functions…

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R2-D2 is now a Tamagotchi you’ll forget about

R2-D2 might be the most beloved character in the entire Star Wars universe. But some might change their tune about the adorable droid if he becomes too annoying in his latest form: a Tamagotchi. Disney and Bandai have teamed up to bring Artoo to the pockets of fans who don't…

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James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin is coming to ‘Rocket League’

Yet another iconic car is coming to Rocket League, and it's one that'll be nigh-on impossible to drive without humming a certain theme tune. James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 will arrive in the Item Shop on July 29th.  Until August 4th, you'll be able to snag the 1963 model of…

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Instagram offers users more control over ‘sensitive content’ in the Explore tab

Instagram's Explore tab can feel like the Wild West at times. The feed shows recommended posts from accounts you don't follow, but you never really know what you'll see. It might feature a photo, video or Story that's potentially distressing — even if it doesn't break the platform's rules. To…

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