A new study reports that Volkswagen is not the only auto manufacturer to make diesel cars that produce vastly more emissions on the road than in laboratory tests. The study finds that in Europe, 10 major auto manufacturers produced diesel cars, sold between 2000 and 2015, that generate up to 16 times more emissions on the road than in regulatory tests.
Amazon’s Echo devices get redesign on the way to world domination – CNET
An Alexa-powered microwave and wall clock were just the tip of the Alexa iceberg Thursday.
Assassination Nation is a vicious, cathartic horror film about misogyny
Welcome to Cheat Sheet, our brief breakdown-style reviews of festival films, VR previews, and other special event releases. This review comes from the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
In October of last year, just days after several women accused producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, his frequent collaborator Woody Allen expressed fears of a “witch hunt atmosphere” for men. Countless people have since called the #MeToo movement that followed a “witch hunt,” a piece of hyperbole that equates powerful men losing jobs to mass executions.
The film Assassination Nation, written and directed by Sam Levinson (Another Happy Day), also uses a witch hunt metaphor. But rather than condemning the supposed excesses of feminism, it’s a furious, and…
Peugeot E-Legend Concept is the best kind of throwback – Roadshow
It’s electric, it’s autonomous, and it’s about as easy on the eyes as possible.
iPhone XS, XS Max launches, drawing smaller crowds but plenty of fans – CNET
Stores around the world open their doors to those seeking the new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4.
Old Milk perfume smells like eau de rotten dairy – CNET
Swedish grocery chain Coop wants to gross people out to help reduce food waste.
OnePlus begins rollout of its customized version of Android Pie
Just over one month after the official release of Android Pie, OnePlus is rolling out its version of the update to the OnePlus 6. OxygenOS 9.0, the company’s fork of Google’s operating system, delivers many of the same improvements as stock Android, including a tweaked interface, gesture navigation, and adaptive battery functionality.
The speed at which OnePlus has rolled out this update is impressive given that many manufacturers can take months to update to the latest version of Android, if they do at all. Less than 15 percent of devices are running last year’s Android Oreo, leaving 2016’s Nougat as the most popular version of the software. Google’s most recent attempt to fix the fragmentation issue is called “Project Treble,” and it…
Fortnite season 5 challenges: last chance to upgrade your Battle Pass – CNET
There’s only a week left to complete season 5 challenges, so here’s all the info you need in one place.
iPhone XS vs. XS Max vs. XR: 2018 iPhone buying guide – CNET
The iPhone X is gone. Which iPhone should you buy now? Let us help you decide.
Etymotic’s ER3 line of headphones is for the budget audiophile
Etymotic has launched its latest ER3SE and ER3XR in-ear headphones as affordable alternatives to its high-fidelity, noise-isolating ER4 line. The ER3SE are the Studio Reference model, while the ER3XR Extended Response provide enhanced bass. Both headphones in the ER3 line costs $179 — a much more affordable alternative to the $349 ER4 line — while still providing noise isolation and studio-grade sound.
My colleague Vlad Savov provided a detailed history of the company back in April when he reviewed the Etymotic ER4 line of headphones. Etymotic originally started as an acoustics research and hearing aid company, and its focus on providing accurate sound reproduction has transferred over to the well-reviewed ER4s.