| Intel's 5GHz-capable Core i9-9900KS arrives October 30th |
[28 Oct 2019|12:02pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/HqEWhHnaVSA/  Are you determined to have the best Intel gaming CPU on the block without splurging on an X-series? You'll soon have a chance to pick one up. Intel has revealed that its special edition Core i9-9900KS processor will be available on October 30th at...
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| Apple's $249 AirPods Pro pack noise cancellation and hands-free Siri |
[28 Oct 2019|12:13pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/ZpczH-ry-jU/  After months of rumors, Apple didn't wait until its next event to reveal the new version of its AirPods. Officially called AirPods Pro, the new model offers active noise cancellation and hands-free access to Siri for $249. The biggest change in terms...
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| Alphabet is reportedly interested in buying Fitbit |
[28 Oct 2019|12:14pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/cCgAY2m8T1A/  Fitbit is apparently quite serious about exploring a sale. Reuters sources said Alphabet has "made an offer" to buy Fitbit for an as yet undetermined amount. The insiders warned there was no guarantee the talks would lead to a deal, but the indicat...
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| DJI’s Mavic Mini is so small it doesn’t require FAA registration |
[28 Oct 2019|12:48pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/2SOKP1qt0vM/  DJI's new drone, the Mavic Mini, is a palm-sized device that's so light it doesn't require FAA registration. DJI hasn't officially announced Mavic Mini, but it hasn't done a great job of keeping it a secret, either. Today, a listing on the online ret...
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| Lyft now offers public transit directions in the Bay Area |
[28 Oct 2019|01:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/UrZjYSdiops/  Lyft's public transit directions are available on the company's home turf. Its app now includes routes, schedules and trip planning for public transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area, giving you an easier way to minimize car use. You can grab...
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| Roku’s best streaming player is $30 off today |
[28 Oct 2019|01:30pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/FHSRWGDgyTE/  Roku really wants you to buy its streaming devices. Last week, the 4K Streaming Stick+ got a permanent price drop to $50, and today, the Roku Ultra is down from $100 to $70 on Amazon. While the device is a bit larger than Roku's other options -- the...
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| Uber will pay drivers and couriers after every trip |
[28 Oct 2019|01:43pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/UbRTj6gE6A8/  Uber is making a bigger push into payments and financial services by setting up a division called Uber Money. Among the initiatives Uber has in store is paying its more than 4 million drivers and couriers after each ride. It plans to do so through it...
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| iOS 13.2 arrives with Deep Fusion photography |
[28 Oct 2019|01:44pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Da4t2pjzh6k/  Apple has just released iOS 13.2. If you own a new iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro, you'll want to download this update as soon as possible as it includes Apple's new Deep Fusion photography feature. In short, the feature is Apple's response to recent adv...
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| DAZN will provide boxing news and highlights on Snapchat |
[28 Oct 2019|02:01pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Qer5mGRQomc/  DAZN's boxing coverage is now headed to an unusual place: Snapchat. The sports network is teaming up with Snapchat to launch DAZN Fight Week and DAZN Fight Night shows on Discover that deliver boxing news and highlights in a cut-down form. Fight We...
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| YouTube Music now plays nicely with Siri |
[28 Oct 2019|02:19pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/vY8BWuRLctA/  Siri can now play YouTube Music, meaning you'll no longer have to choose between Apple Music or Spotify to listen through the Apple assistant. The change was made possible by iOS 13, and it works with Apple CarPlay, so you'll get hands-free control o...
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| Deezer's new app is just for Sony 360 Reality Audio |
[28 Oct 2019|02:41pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/qt-D1RIpep8/  Sony recently announced its immersive 360 Reality Audio format would be launching this fall, with around 1,000 tracks available across multiple platforms. Now, music streaming service Deezer has debuted its 360 offerings, but not as part of its main...
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| Hundreds of employees criticize Facebook's political ad policies |
[28 Oct 2019|03:12pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/chlcwYq3rO0/  Over the past month, Facebook has come under criticism for allowing politicians to run false or misleading ads. Now, employees are speaking out. More than 250 Facebook employees wrote a letter addressed to CEO Mark Zuckerberg and top Facebook officia...
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| VW's self-driving car group will have offices in Silicon Valley and China |
[28 Oct 2019|03:29pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/N9G9MCysZj8/  Volkswagen hasn't been as active or vocal about autonomous driving as some of its competitors. The company has focused much of its recent attention on electric vehicle offerings, but that seems to be changing. Today, VW announced the creation of an a...
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| Waymo’s fully-automated shuttles are picking up riders around Phoenix |
[28 Oct 2019|04:39pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/PozdMObAU8g/  Waymo is now offering limited "rider-only" trips in Phoenix, Arizona, Chief Executive John Krafcik told reporters this weekend. At the moment, the fully-autonomous ridesharing service is only available to a few hundred early users.
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| Early Apple TV+ reviews show a lineup lacking hits |
[28 Oct 2019|05:53pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/JZX2QOn-QsA/  With Apple TV+ set to launch this Friday, initial reviews for the original shows that will premiere alongside the platform have come out. And it's probably safe to say Apple won't be happy with how things have turned out so far.
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| Samsung's 'SpaceSelfie' balloon crashed in someone's yard |
[28 Oct 2019|06:49pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/6gF93Xv6Ydw/  Samsung is learning first-hand about the risks of using high-altitude balloons for promotional stunts. A Michigan couple found the phone maker's "SpaceSelfie" balloon (meant to pitch the Galaxy S10) in their yard after it crashed to Earth on October...
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| HomePod update adds multi-user support and music handoffs |
[28 Oct 2019|08:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/NnVoq2X6dfQ/  Apple just made the HomePod considerably more useful for whole households, albeit somewhat later than expected. It accompanied the release of iOS 13.2 with a corresponding HomePod update that, among other things, introduces promised multi-user suppo...
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| FCC proposal would ban some US telecoms from using Huawei, ZTE gear |
[28 Oct 2019|09:21pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/ey7mpyw9fns/  The US government might not be content with blacklisting Huawei and otherwise making it clear that Chinese wireless companies are personas non grata. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has put forward a proposal that would forbid Universal Service Fund recipient...
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| What's on TV this week: 'The Morning Show' |
[28 Oct 2019|09:30pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/_LG6g1x3KGc/  This week Apple TV+ debuts with new series like The Morning Show, See and For All Mankind. So far, reviews are uneven, but if you have Apple's hardware then you'll get a free trial to decide for yourself. There's also the World Series, F1 action in t...
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| New 'The Mandalorian' trailer looks like the Star Wars we're used to |
[28 Oct 2019|09:41pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/WxmucF6DBHI/  Need a reason to stay interested in Disney+? Between Netflix's content assault, an HBO Max event tomorrow and Apple TV+ launching this week, Disney's plan to stand out is apparently this new trailer for its live-action Star Wars show, The Mandalorian...
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