| Snapchat's first swipeable lens is an AR partnership with Tinder |
[04 Oct 2019|09:00am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/O7-G4O74324/  Tinder recently launched Swipe Night, an app that lets you choose your own adventure by -- wait for it -- swiping left or right. If you want to check out the experience without actually downloading Tinder, Snapchat has you covered with the new Swipe...
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| Chrome will block HTTP content from loading on secure sites |
[04 Oct 2019|10:06am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/AMj99ZTRmr8/  In a move to improve user privacy and security, Google is simplifying its browser security settings. In a blog post, the Chrome security team said https:// pages will only be able to load secure (https://) subresources. The change won't happen overni...
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| Save up to $129 on the Apple Watch Series 4 |
[04 Oct 2019|10:15am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/yNQElVoDW6Y/  It was less than a month ago that Apple unveiled its latest smartwatch, but already Amazon has discounted the Series 5's predecessor, the Apple Watch Series 4. The deepest discounts come with the base silver aluminum and white sport band versions of...
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| Watch Samsung's Galaxy Fold fall woefully short of 200,000 folds |
[04 Oct 2019|11:14am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/mx-Pc1ga0uY/  After a lot of hype and some notable delays, Samsung's Galaxy Fold is now available in the US. Even after upgrades to make the phone more durable, Samsung has cautioned users to be extra careful. So this week, CNET decided to put the phone to the tes...
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| 'Red Dead Redemption 2' is coming to PC on November 5th |
[04 Oct 2019|11:26am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Jsi7G_DwnUQ/  Rockstar's western opus Red Dead Redemption II is coming to PC on November 5th. According to the studio, the PC release of Red Dead Redemption II will include both technical and graphical enhancements, as well as new side missions and weapons. Rockst...
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| The best laptop stands |
[04 Oct 2019|12:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/w1Zocoow-eE/  By Justin Krajeski and Kimber Streams
This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to lapt...
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| Two classic ‘House of the Dead’ games are being remade for current consoles |
[04 Oct 2019|12:14pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/sgqtXPht-Dg/  Arcades are a rare sight these days. But while nothing can match the experience of exchanging a $10 bill for a pile of quarters and binging on some games with your friends, many of the classics have made their way to consoles and PCs. Publisher Forev...
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| 'Red Dead Redemption 2' will be a Google Stadia launch title |
[04 Oct 2019|12:38pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/x1TjGc3Lkr8/  When Red Dead Redemption 2 comes to PCs in November, it won't just be available in conventional form. Rockstar has also confirmed that its open-world Western game will be available as a launch title for Google Stadia when it debuts the same month....
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| A mind-controlled exoskeleton helped a paralyzed man walk again |
[04 Oct 2019|12:57pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/CJVB8n1nyII/  A paralyzed man regained the ability to walk with the help of a robotic exoskeleton that he controlled with his mind. Unlike other, more invasive mind-controlled robotics, this one used electrodes implanted above the brain's outer membrane, not in th...
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| Microsoft: Iranian cyberattack targeted a US presidential campaign |
[04 Oct 2019|01:16pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/iDzuAXpWMRo/  Iran has apparently been engaged in a large-scale cyberattack bent on compromising American politics. Microsoft reported that Phosphorous, a known group it believes is linked to the Iranian government, attacked 241 email accounts in a 30-day period b...
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| Le Creuset's Star Wars collection includes a $900 dutch oven |
[04 Oct 2019|01:52pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/brToaCPEHW0/  Le Creuset is no stranger to working with Disney, but their latest collaboration is sure to cause a disturbance in the Force. In November, the French cookware maker plans to release a series of Star Wars-themed products. Le Creuset shared the news in...
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| Toyota is using VR to train robots as in-home helpers |
[04 Oct 2019|02:22pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/c6UPZ9MWwJE/  Home robots could make all of our lives easier, and perhaps most importantly, they could allow seniors to live more independently. But training robots to operate in homes is difficult because each home is unique and filled with so many objects in dif...
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| NHTSA reviews claims Tesla should have recalled 2,000 cars |
[04 Oct 2019|02:48pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/9jOmFwpjawQ/  Tesla's software updates normally bring a host of improvements, but some owners are less than thrilled with the implications for their cars' performance and safety. The NHTSA is reviewing a petition asserting that Tesla should have recalled 2,000 Mo...
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| How to sell the Brooklyn Bridge in the 21st century |
[04 Oct 2019|03:30pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/SOvV00l5aFI/  Scammers, fraudsters, and confidence men have existed since we invented commerce. If there's a system of valuation in place, there are angles to be worked and Brooklyn Bridges to be sold. The rise of social media and our always-connected lifestyles h...
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| Instagram’s Threads is compelling, but kind of creepy |
[04 Oct 2019|04:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/2lZKMzFce6w/  Look, I'm not one to constantly post selfies. I'd rather just take pictures of random buildings or my sneakers. But, when I do take a selfie, it's mostly just so I can share a goofy face with my family or best friends. I've mentioned this before in p...
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| Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency loses backing from PayPal |
[04 Oct 2019|04:41pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/vAFDHc4_6uw/  A few days after the Wall Street Journal suggested that some companies announced as initial backers for Facebook's cyptocurrency were reconsidering support, PayPal has announced it will end its participation in the Libra Association. Founding members...
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| Instagram takes its first steps into becoming an AR changing room |
[04 Oct 2019|05:29pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Npq7RG41X6I/  As part of its ongoing commerce push, Facebook now allows you to use its Spark AR platform to digitally try on items you can purchase through Instagram. Instagram confirmed in an email that it has launched a pilot where you're able to check out eyewe...
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| 'Iron Man VR' will hit PS VR February 28th |
[04 Oct 2019|06:34pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/tfQyYEJIggM/  We at last know when you'll get to take to the virtual skies in Marvel's Iron Man VR. It'll hit PS VR on February 28th, 2020 -- it was previously earmarked for a 2019 debut. Developer Camouflaj also released a story trailer, which focuses on Ghost, T...
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| Microsoft patent application describes a vibrating floor mat for VR |
[04 Oct 2019|08:59pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/MJVvkRNtcOU/  Microsoft has filed a patent for a floor mat that could prevent you from crashing into furniture while you're exploring new worlds in virtual reality. It's also an indicator the company is still interested in bringing VR to the Xbox ecosystem, after...
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| Apple will fix some iPhone 6s 'no power' issues for free |
[04 Oct 2019|11:29pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/XqZRLe078Xg/  Some iPhone 6s and 6s Plus devices may suddenly refuse to switch on due to component failure, and Apple has launched a repair program to fix them for free. While the tech giant didn't say what parts are prone to failure, it said the issue only affect...
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