| Open world space game 'Outer Wilds' lands on the PS4 October 15th |
[09 Oct 2019|01:52am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/wmqbhEzJB4Y/  Space exploration indie Outer Wilds is making its way to the PS4 and will be available in a few days' time. The game was a crowdfunding project that was initially released for PC via the Epic Games Store and for the Xbox One in May. It's set in a sol...
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| MIT-IBM developed a faster way to train video recognition AI |
[09 Oct 2019|03:01am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/O7cs35290GU/  Machine learning has given computers the ability to do things like identify faces and read medical scans. But when it's tasked with interpreting videos and real-world events, the models that make machine learning possible become large and cumbersome....
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| Sennheiser’s $200 gaming headset promises 100 hours of battery life |
[09 Oct 2019|04:00am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/u0Mt9-cjkJU/  Today, Sennheiser released its latest wireless gaming headset, the GSP 370. The headset's boldest claim is that it offers 100 hours of battery life, thanks to low power consumption and a long-lasting battery. For gamers who play six hours per week, S...
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| What to expect at the Made By Google event next week |
[09 Oct 2019|02:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/s_kZv3qDj9c/ 
We're less than a week away from Google's hardware event in New York, and Team Engadget will be there to report live from the ground. The leaks and even official reports on Google's next smartphones have been relentless, so much so that we've le...
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| Intel discontinues its processors with AMD graphics |
[09 Oct 2019|02:19pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/i23CPysNTAs/  If you suspected Intel processors with AMD graphics weren't long for this world, you guessed correctly. Intel has discontinued its Core i7 processors based on Kaby Lake-G, explaining to chip buyers that market interest has "shifted to other Intel pro...
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| Google avoids serving repeat ads with machine learning |
[09 Oct 2019|02:37pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/o8Z5aVHKrUY/  Like it or not, ads keep the internet running. However, they've become obnoxious and intrusive over the years, leading some to install anti-tracking software on their devices. This makes it difficult for advertisers to show a variety of ads to those...
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| 'Stranger Things' is coming to 'Rocket League' for Halloween |
[09 Oct 2019|02:51pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/AxYDCUePBXA/  Rocket League's annual Halloween event is about to get underway and this year, it'll be a crossover with Stranger Things. The Farmstead Arena will take on a distinctly Upside Down vibe, and the Netflix mega-hit's terrifying Mind Flayer will cast an o...
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| Germany synagogue shooter livestreamed attack on Twitch (updated) |
[09 Oct 2019|03:05pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/WAL6_Q4qgAE/  Unfortunately, mass shooters are still livestreaming their attacks. Twitch has confirmed to CNBC that the shooter who attacked a synagogue in Halle, Germany was broadcasting the murders on its service. The company has pulled the 35-minute clip and re...
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| Volvo's electric XC40 will use an Android infotainment system |
[09 Oct 2019|03:18pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/DZVleZRw3lY/  Volvo's electric XC40 will represent an upgrade to in-cabin tech, not just the powerplant. The automaker has continued its teaser campaign for the EV by revealing that it will use an infotainment system based on Android Automotive, just like the car...
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| Blizzard is 'assessing the situation' after Hong Kong protest ban |
[09 Oct 2019|03:25pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/h1t3Dqlnm04/  Blizzard is considering its options as fans around the globe react to its decision to ban Hearthstone esports player Ng Wai Chung, known professionally as Blitzchung, after he voiced support for the protests in Hong Kong during a live post-match inte...
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| Toyota’s e-Palette will transport athletes during the 2020 Olympics |
[09 Oct 2019|03:40pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/C-tPNYFcItg/  As part of its big robot push for upcoming the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota says it will have 20 of its e-Palette electric vehicles on-site to transport athletes.
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| UNICEF now takes bitcoin and ether donations |
[09 Oct 2019|04:04pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/HU9fwF4xnSw/  UNICEF, the United Nations' charity that helps underserved children around the world, now accepts donations in bitcoin and ether. As the first UN organization to embrace cryptocurrencies, UNICEF and the recipients of its funding will benefit from the...
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| G20 leaders will discuss raising taxes for big tech firms next week |
[09 Oct 2019|04:30pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/1rgUvwqlNlA/  For years, European countries have been grappling with how to get big tech firms to pay more taxes. They've proposed interim taxes on revenues, suggested global minimum taxes and slapped companies with hefty fines. We may be getting closer to a solut...
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| ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ on PC will support 4K and HDR |
[09 Oct 2019|04:46pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Jb9I41eFLac/  When Rockstar Games announced last week that Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PC on November 5th, the studio said the new release would include a variety of enhancements. Now that game is available to pre-order, Rockstar has detailed those improvem...
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| Virgin Orbit plans to send cubesats to Mars as early as 2022 |
[09 Oct 2019|05:27pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/i7OK0Fs7C50/  Virgin Orbit plans to be the first private company to send cubesats to Mars. Today, it announced a partnership with the Polish satellite company SatRevolution and a dozen Polish universities to design a series of small-satellite missions to the Red P...
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| 23andMe's VIP service includes a one-on-one chat to explain your DNA |
[09 Oct 2019|05:56pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/6m9HrQHHBik/  How does a DNA testing service like 23andMe convince you to shell out more when the base results are the same? By rolling out the red carpet, it seems. The company has introduced a $499 VIP Health + Ancestry Service that includes two Health + Ances...
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| Consumer Reports finds Tesla's Smart Summon 'glitchy' |
[09 Oct 2019|06:49pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/dTxMptT94fg/  Consumer Reports and Tesla have had a rocky relationship over the years, and it doesn't look like they're about to patch things up any time soon. CR has declared Tesla's Smart Summon feature "glitchy" after several days of testing both at its own fa...
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| Marco Rubio calls for TikTok review over censorship claims |
[09 Oct 2019|08:29pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/P-OP6QocM-Y/  TikTok owner ByteDance might find itself in legal trouble in the US over claims it's censoring criticism of China in other parts of the world. Senator Marco Rubio has sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin asking for the Committee on Fore...
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| Musk: Powerpacks are coming to northern California Superchargers |
[09 Oct 2019|11:26pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Qw7vpebN4vY/  As Pacific Gas and Electric blacks out power across wide swaths of northern California, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned plans in place that could help Tesla owners during power outages. During past emergencies like hurricanes Irma and Florence, Tesla h...
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