Daily Roundup: IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro and Adidas Smart Run reviews, defective PS4s and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro review
Lenovo has upped the ante with the $1,000 IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro. While keeping the same mid-range price tag as last year's model, the Yoga 2 Pro's got high-end hardware including a Haswell processor, better battery life and a higher-res 3,200 x 1,800 display. Sound like a great deal? Read our review to find out.
Adidas miCoach Smart Run review
The miCoach Smart Run is a $399 all-in-one wearable from Adidas that does anything a fitness junkie could ask for. This somewhat chunky smartwatch boasts a large array of sensors under the hood, including GPS, a heart-rate monitor, accelerometer and more. Click the link to find out why it just may be the ultimate runner's wristwatch.
Sony says PS4 failures have varying causes
Reports of defective consoles started rolling in as soon as the PS4 started making its way into customer hands last week. Now, a statement by an SCEA spokesperson attributes the damages to shipping problems. Though the number of broken PS4s is relatively small (less than 1 percent of all shipped units), around 10,000 consoles may be affected. Follow the link for more details.
From Battlefield to Mass Effect: How one engine is shaping the future of EA Games
EA's Frostbite engine 3 powers Battlefield 4 and all of the company's new, non-sports titles. Click through to get the full story on how the engine became central to EA's next-gen strategy.
