| Amazon may open checkout-free supermarkets early next year |
[20 Nov 2019|12:35pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/DoQs6PfS26M/  There have been plenty of rumors about Amazon's plans to shake up the grocery industry with cashierless stores. The latest is that Amazon plans to launch checkout-free supermarkets in the first quarter of 2020. The company may also license its Amazon...
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| The Osmose synth is both futuristic and familiar |
[20 Nov 2019|01:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/c9NUEZ77f28/ 
Expressive E isn't quite the household name that, say, Korg is. It's a small French startup with just a couple of niche musical devices under its belt. But its Touché and Touché SE are unique in the way they allow musicians to con...
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| Microsoft tests Gmail integration in web-based Outlook |
[20 Nov 2019|01:18pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/3tK2gXwV2Tg/  Microsoft seems to be testing a new feature that lets users add Google services to their Outlook accounts, as revealed by Twitter user Florian B and reported by The Verge. If available on your account, you should see a pop-up that says, "Add your Goo...
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| History's hit series 'Vikings' will live on through a sequel on Netflix |
[20 Nov 2019|01:42pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/KQi7gCpNPgE/  Netflix is once again rescuing a TV series that's winding down on conventional networks -- albeit not in the way you might expect. The service has unveiled Vikings: Valhalla, a spiritual sequel to Vikings that will come from series mastermind Michae...
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| Mercedes' EQC electric SUV will start at $67,900 in the US |
[20 Nov 2019|02:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Hd0CbaVitAw/  Mercedes-Benz has finally provided US pricing for the EQC electric SUV, and it promises to be competitive... as far as luxury EVs go, anyway. The American version will start at $67,900 in its base Progressive trim, or several thousand below the $74,...
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| Lyft expands Grocery Access Program to Baltimore, Chicago and NYC |
[20 Nov 2019|02:13pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/afiEtSYS9Xw/  This spring, Lyft announced its Grocery Access Program, which provided low-income families in select cities a flat-rate ride to the grocery store. The company's goal is to make healthy food more widely available, charging an average of $2.50 per ride...
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| Hyundai's Vision T concept SUV looks like a driveable TIE Fighter |
[20 Nov 2019|02:22pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/j5jBRP_n4rk/  Hyundai took to the stage at Automobility LA 2019 to show off the latest evolution of its "concept SUV" now dubbed, the Vision T, as well as note some minor updates to its Ioniq line of eco-friendly sedans.
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| Apple's iPhone 11 battery case includes a dedicated camera button |
[20 Nov 2019|02:31pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/dk2LlV8GXQM/  Apple has introduced new versions of its Smart Battery Cases for the latest iPhones, but this time there's a better reason to buy than just the extra longevity. Its newly-released cases for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max all inclu...
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| Verizon's 5G coverage maps are here, and they're sparse |
[20 Nov 2019|02:42pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/R3TUTVn0m1E/  Seven months after it first launched its 5G network in the US, Verizon (Engadget's parent company) has shared coverage maps for all 18 cities in which it currently offers next-generation wireless connectivity. The maps were first spotted by PCMag, an...
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| Epic extends the current 'Fortnite' season to focus on holiday updates |
[20 Nov 2019|02:58pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/_yfw80CUGVk/  The first season of Fortnite's Chapter 2 promises to be the longest-running one to date. Until now, seasons have lasted between two and three months, but the current one will run for almost four.
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| What's coming to Netflix in December: 'The Witcher' and 'Lost in Space' |
[20 Nov 2019|03:15pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/hXPOoOMk3sE/  With cold weather creeping in and many of us wanting little to do with the outdoors, Netflix has plenty of new options for you to watch in December, including several holiday shows and movies. To help you figure out what you might want to check out a...
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| 'FIFA 20' will add South America's largest club tournament in March |
[20 Nov 2019|03:28pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/QWuGlLvjkC8/  Fùtbol fans are about to get a welcome addition to FIFA 20. EA is adding CONMEBOL Libertadores, South America's largest club tournament, as part of a free update to the game in March 2020. The expansion pits some of the continent's hotter te...
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| Sling TV now streams on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max |
[20 Nov 2019|03:45pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/UHA788Yh_7c/  Sling TV users now have another way to stream their content. Beginning today, Sling TV is available on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. Users can control Sling with built-in voice controls on those devices, and on Nest Hub Max, they can pause and resume co...
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| Mixer streamers can limit clip-making to their regular viewers |
[20 Nov 2019|04:01pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Cmk3og_ogpQ/  Ask livestreamers about their gripes and they'll probably complain about the glut of user-made clips. It's not uncommon to see multiple clips for the same event, seemingly pointless clips or even creepy clips that take moments out of context. Micro...
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| WhatsApp banned over 400,000 accounts during Brazil's election |
[20 Nov 2019|05:19pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/co2Rje7Kke4/  There's little doubt that Facebook had to deal with a ton of fake news during Brazil's 2018 election, but now it's clearer just how much was on its plate. A document submitted to an investigation of misinformation during the presidential election ha...
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| SpaceX's first Starship pops its top during a 'pressure test' in Texas |
[20 Nov 2019|06:07pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/McPGxa46F3k/  SpaceX has already moved on to manufacturing its next generation of 'Mk3' Starship frames, but the original model Elon Musk stood in front of two months ago popped open during an apparent "pressure test" at the company's Boca Chica, TX site. Accordin...
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| Sonos buys an AI startup to improve voice control for its speakers |
[20 Nov 2019|06:40pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/inZS9_fTDA8/  Sonos might just be less reliant on third-party assistants for voice control. The company has bought Snips, a Paris startup that helps create "tailored voice experiences" through its AI voice platform and tools. No, Sonos isn't planning to take on...
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| Google bans political ad targeting by affiliation and voter records |
[20 Nov 2019|07:12pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/S-T2Y9L6LEo/  Google is the latest internet giant to rethink its approach to political ads. The company is limiting the targeting options for election ads to age, gender and general location. US advertisers will no longer be allowed to target based on political...
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| Trump ‘opens’ Texas Apple plant that’s built Mac Pros since 2013 |
[20 Nov 2019|08:04pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/zQ01BEy0O2o/  As planned, today Donald Trump took a tour of an Apple manufacturing facility in Texas alongside CEO Tim Cook. While impeachment hearings continued in D.C., the president tweeted that "Today I opened a major Apple Manufacturing plant in Texas that wi...
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This week, Senior Editor Richard Lawler tells us of the highs and lows of his new TCL 65-inch TV.