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Saturday, 31 August 2019
Paris is testing 'noise radar' that will automatically ticket loud cars
Parisians with powerful cars might want to think carefully before showing off their rides. Parts of the city (most recently the suburb of Villeneuve-le-Roi) are testing a "noise radar" system from Bruitparif that can pinpoint loud vehicles and, even...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZuNjVo https://ift.tt/2ZLfuut
The next 'Apex Legends' event includes a sniper-focused mode
Respawn's latest Apex Legends event is relying on a time-honored opportunity to keep things fresh: challenge you to master a handful of weapons. The studio is running a Voidwalker event between September 3rd and September 17th that will include a li...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LbeSKJ https://ift.tt/2ZsAw5R
We asked, you told us: Most people use Google Assistant for a variety of things
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Tariffs hit Apple and other tech companies tomorrow
Some of the tech you like is about to get more expensive -- at least for the companies that design them, if not you. True to earlier plans, the Trump administration has formally enacted a new round of tariffs against China-made products that will ta...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Hyveec https://ift.tt/34dBt0J
Plan Picks: $300 off the Pixel 3 XL and $200 free with Verizon
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Recommended Reading: Behind the scenes of Netflix's 'Dark Crystal' prequel
The creators of 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance' just loved throwing puppets Liz Shannon Miller, The Verge Netflix's Dark Crystal prequel series debuted this week, offering fans another look at the world created by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. Th...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NGL6ze https://ift.tt/2HBksny
5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week! – Android Apps Weekly
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The Morning After: Galaxy Note 10 review
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend! As our US readers get ready for a Labor Day break, we'll check out all of Friday's news and some highlights from the last week. But first, you should see our review of the standard Galax...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/34f1ywi https://ift.tt/2ZGzeQ7
Hitting the Books: Robots came for our jobs, then they came for our coffee
Welcome to Hitting the Books. With less than one in five Americans reading just for fun these days, we've done the hard work for you by scouring the internet for the most interesting, thought provoking books on science and technology we can find and...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LbjZe2 https://ift.tt/2ZDxneH
The best Labor Day deals include USB-C hubs, cheap Hulu subscriptions, 4K HDR TVs, and more
Labor Day is Monday, September 2nd, in the US. Whether you have the day off or not, we salute our hard-working readers, and we’re here to share the best Labor Day-themed deals from around the internet.
Compared to the holiday season, opportunities to save on tech gadgets during the summer and fall are sparse. But if you’re looking to spend a little cash, these discounts will help you get more for your money. We’ve pulled together deals from brands like Ring, Dyson, Google, and retailers like Best Buy and Amazon below.
If an end date is applicable for any these sales, you’ll find it appended to each discount.
Everything that Satechi makes, including its new dual HDMI USB-C hubs (shown in the image above), is 20 percent off on Amazon for...
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Original Samsung Galaxy Note second only to iPhone in setting trends
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The frighteningly simple technique that hijacked Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account
Friday afternoon, Jack Dorsey’s 4.2 million Twitter followers got an unpleasant surprise. A group of vandals had gained access to the account, and used that access to blast out a stream of offensive messages and plugs for their group’s discord channel. Within 15 minutes, the account was back under control and the group was banned from Discord, but the incident was a reminder of the serious vulnerabilities in even the highest-profile accounts, and just how insecure phone-based authentication has become.
The hackers got in through Twitter’s text-to-tweet service, operated by the acquired service Cloudhopper. Using Cloudhopper, Twitter users can post tweets by texting messages to a shortcode number, usually 40404. It’s a useful trick for S...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 review: The right size at the wrong price
For the first time since launching the Galaxy Note, Samsung has made two sizes of its flagship big-phone. The Note 10+ is a powerhouse, but frankly, I find the smaller Note 10 more intriguing. It has a slightly smaller screen than the Note 9, s...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/34dRsMj https://ift.tt/2ZI4uOK
13 new trailers you should watch this week
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Netflix announced this week that a number of its fall films will have exclusive theatrical runs before they start streaming. This isn’t the first time Netflix has debuted its films in theaters — a few hit theaters first last year, too — but this year’s theatrical slate is much larger and seems to indicate something of a shift in strategy.
This year, Netflix is putting 10 movies in theaters ahead of time, up from just three last year (though a fourth was added later). It’ll range from a quiet relationships drama (Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story) to an over-the-top comedy (the Eddie Murphy- led Dolemite Is My Name) to prestige fare (Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman).
That’s a significant portion of Netflix’s fall film slate, and it includes...
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“Just start building!” – Farm Punks studio on how to make it as an indie game dev
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Border agents are checking entrants’ Facebook and Twitter profiles — but we still don’t know how closely
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Earlier this week, incoming Harvard freshman Ismail B. Ajjawi found himself blocked from entering the US. Ajjawi, a Palestinian resident of Lebanon, had landed in Boston before the start of classes. But The Harvard Crimson reported that after hours of questioning, US Customs and Border Protection agents revoked his visa. Ajjawi said a CBP agent searched his phone and laptop while asking questions about his friends’ social media activity. Then, she “started screaming at me,” Ajjawi said. “She said that she found people posting political points of view that oppose the US on my friend[s] list.”
CBP hasn’t revealed what actually got Ajjawi’s visa revoked. “Specific information on individual travelers cannot be released due to the Privacy Act...
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Reuters: New Telegram feature will protect HK protesters' identities
Telegram will roll out an update designed to protect Hong Kong protesters' identities in the coming days, according to Reuters. The upcoming feature will cloak users' phone numbers to prevent authorities from being able to look up the people particip...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2PvzVMt https://ift.tt/32nAlGh
Master your Raspberry Pi with this fun training bundle (plus promo code)
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8K Association lays out 'key performance attributes' for 8K TVs
More manufacturers are selling 8K TVs or have models going on sale soon, and ahead of the IFA 2019 tradeshow an industry group has released its "performance specification" for consumer TVs. The 8K Association includes members like Samsung Electronics...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/32eJJf6 https://ift.tt/2NGDCMx
Friday, 30 August 2019
Now Tesla owners can attach a picture to their repair request
While many Tesla owners love their electric vehicles, one complaint we've heard about has been about waiting for repairs. Last year Elon Musk announced Tesla would bring most collision repairs in-house to help reduce wait times to same-day or even on...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2zGztjn https://ift.tt/2ZosECu
Apple will replace some cracked Watch Series 2 and 3 screens for free
If you find a crack suddenly forming on your Apple Watch's display, you may want to check if it's eligible for free repair. Apple has launched a screen replacement program for Apple Watch Series and Series 3 devices, admitting that a crack may form a...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/34fuvsf https://ift.tt/32b2QGS
Gearbox finally announces a proper Homeworld sequel, 15 long years later
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Urbanears Rålis Bluetooth speaker review: Rich, smooth sound emanates from this big, heavy speaker
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Tritton Kunai Pro review: Superior sound, substandard build
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Microsoft disables automatic tablet mode in the latest Windows 10 beta
Microsoft has always had a tablet mode for 2-in-1 Windows 10 PCs -- including its own Surface products -- but that could be changing. In the latest Insider 18970 beta release, Windows 10 no longer automatically offers to enter tablet mode when you re...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NFzsEL https://ift.tt/2ZFtpCk
North’s Focals smart glasses now support Android’s notification actions
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North has added native support for Android’s notification actions to its Focals smart glasses. Using the new functionality, you’ll now be able to access any shortcuts app developers include in their app’s notifications. 9to5Google, which first spotted the update, notes that these actions can include deleting or archiving emails in the Gmail app or retweeting tweets on Twitter.
The feature should make it easier to rely more on your smart glasses without having to take your phone out of your pocket, similar to the functionality that was previously available with Google Glass. Unfortunately, the new feature is only available to Android users for the time being, so it’s unable to help with one of our biggest issues with the Focals, which is...
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Amazon’s sales platform may be too big to police
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When a tech platform grows beyond a certain size, a now-familiar phenomenon begins to unfold. The creators no longer have a view of — or control over — all the day-to-day activity on the platform, allowing bad actors to manipulate it to their own ends.
On Twitter, this led to unchecked harassment and abuse, much of it focused on women and minorities. On Facebook, it led to Cambridge Analytica and Russian interference in the 2016 election. On YouTube, it led to a surge in extremist content, boosted by algorithmic recommendations.
Last week, thanks to a terrific investigation in the Wall Street Journal, we saw how size has blinded Amazon to a host of dangerous products that third-party sellers have made available. Alexandra Berzon, Shane...
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Report: Nokia leads way for Android updates, but who are other winners, losers?
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Google uncovers exploit-laden websites that stole data from iPhones
A small collection of hacked websites targeted iPhones using zero-day attacks for at least a couple of years, Google's Project Zero team has revealed in a newly published report. The websites don't even need a user's input to infiltrate a device: jus...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2PpQkSp https://ift.tt/2UdxmNu
Google reveals major iPhone security flaws that let websites hack phones
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Security researchers working in Google’s Project Zero team say they have discovered a number of hacked websites which used previously undisclosed security flaws to indiscriminately attack any iPhone that visited them. Motherboard reports that the attack could be one of the largest ever conducted against iPhone users. If a user visited one of the malicious websites using a vulnerable device, then their personal files, messages, and real time location data could be compromised. After reporting their findings to Apple, the iPhone manufacturer patched the vulnerabilities earlier this year.
Motherboard notes that the attack could have allowed the sites to install an implant with access to an iPhone’s keychain. This would have given the...
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Sony celebrates 40 years of Walkman in Tokyo
Four decades of portable, personal music
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US reportedly received 130 license requests to sell to Huawei, none granted
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Arcade Coder teaches kids to build games for the whole family
Tech Will Save Us (TWSU), the company behind cool kids' STEM kits, has launched a new flagship product designed to get kids into game design. The Arcade Coder is a 12-inch by 12-inch board with 144 fully programmable and controllable multi-colored LE...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/30M2B4P https://ift.tt/2MJvhbt
Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launches its first smart TV
Looks like Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is challenging OnePlus and Honor in the smart TV department. Redmi CEO Lu Weibing has revealed the brand's first TV, along with the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro at an event in Beijing. The company's smart TV debut i...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZmZDap https://ift.tt/2MJ62pG
Thursday, 29 August 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Price (it’s really, really expensive), release date and availability (Updated)
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Samsung Galaxy Fold launch date mooted, and it’s literally a week away
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'Minecraft Earth' beta is available on Android -- in five cities
Right on time, the beta test for Microsoft's augmented reality Minecraft game is ready for Android users to give it a try. Just like the beta iOS users have had access to, Minecraft Earth is still invite-only for registered testers and available in j...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZmRYJb https://ift.tt/2HBZ9Cq
Amazon grabs a piece of the Yankees network in a $3.47 billion deal
Disney sold its stake in the YES Network to an investor group that includes the Yankees, Amazon and Sinclair Broadcasting. The group announced today that it was acquiring the 80 percent stake in the YES Network previously held by Disney in a $3.47 bi...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Uf5yIG https://ift.tt/2PpkB3V
The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid delivers towing power and 500 miles per tank
If you're seeking a green SUV, the 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid is a viable option -- as long as you don't opt for the four-wheel drive model. The EPA released fuel economy estimates for Ford's latest hybrid model which indicate that the rear-wheel driv...from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2zxI7Rf https://ift.tt/2MHudF3
Lime, Jump, Bird pledge to remove their Miami scooters to avoid flying menaces
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Hurricane Dorian’s expected landfall on Florida has Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa scrambling to remove bikes and scooters from their streets. If the devices aren’t removed from the streets, they could potentially be picked up by hurricane winds — transforming into threats to people and property.
Miami has demanded that all of these mobility companies remove their products from the streets by noon on Friday, Bloomberg reported. Tampa has not yet issued a request for removal, but if (or when) it does, the companies will have 12 hours to comply with it. (“All of our vendors appear prepared for that requirement, and are staying tuned to the weather notices,” says a spokesperson for the city of Tampa.) Lime, Uber’s scooter...
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Deal: These $119 wireless fitness headphones are now under $39
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New Windows 10 build merges tablet, desktop experience
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If you're interested in a Microsoft Surface, now's the time to buy
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