| Tell us how Sony’s novel Xperia 1 phone works for you |
[19 Dec 2019|11:00am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/IUXuggrkiw8/  Senior editor Chris Velazco's first experience with the Sony Xperia 1 was a mixed bag -- while the handset featured a gorgeous 4K HDR OLED screen and a speedy Snapdragon 855 chipset, its 3,300mAh battery was underwhelming and the speakers didn't do j...
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| Meal replacement startup Huel brings its 200-calorie snack bars to the US |
[19 Dec 2019|11:24am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/xbJAfPcxC98/  If you find yourself constantly without time to prepare food, there's a new "healthy" option when it comes to nutritional snacks. Huel, the British-equivalent of Soylent, is launching its snack bars in the US. Starting today, you can purchase the com...
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| Facebook bans misinformation related to the 2020 US census |
[19 Dec 2019|11:45am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/VLsNmT6VL68/  Facebook and Instagram have banned misinformation related to the 2020 census. They won't allow posts or ads with false information about when, where and how people should participate in the census, who can do so or what information and materials peop...
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| US wireless emergency alerts are now more locally targeted |
[19 Dec 2019|12:06pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/HiPP4-HY7SY/  As promised, Wireless Emergency Alerts should now be more sophisticated -- and importantly, more relevant. The FCC has announced that a slew of improvements are now in place for alerts, including significantly improved geographic accuracy that doesn...
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| This Apple Watch charger plugs directly into your iPad or MacBook |
[19 Dec 2019|12:22pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/mvDHyd2pViU/  It's not very fun to lug the Apple Watch's included (and fairly lengthy) charger around with you, especially if you don't have any spare USB-A ports or wall outlets. From now on, though, all you'll need is a spare USB-C port. Satechi has released a U...
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| Facebook is working on its own operating system |
[19 Dec 2019|12:58pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/3gHHhQ_2gko/  In an attempt to free itself from other tech giants like Google, Facebook is developing its own operating system (OS), The Information reports. In the future, Facebook's hardware products, like Oculus and Portal devices, could run on the OS, Facebook...
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| Google buys Typhoon Studios to beef up Stadia's game library |
[19 Dec 2019|01:08pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Mf-lIVm4BSY/  Google is quickly bolstering its in-house work on Stadia games. The internet giant has acquired Typhoon Studios, an indie created by industry veterans (including from Batman: Arkham City and Far Cry 4) that's close to releasing its first game, Journ...
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| German court bans Uber’s ride-hailing service |
[19 Dec 2019|01:17pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/dHJ7r6GUQGc/  Uber has suffered another major setback in Europe. According to Reuters, a court in Germany ruled on Thursday that the company doesn't have the necessary license to operate a business that employs for-hire drivers.
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| Facebook Watch could soon play music videos |
[19 Dec 2019|02:01pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/m5FOBegJ6Yw/  Facebook may soon bring music videos to Watch. The company is reportedly negotiating new licensing deals with Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group. According to Bloomberg, it's asking each label for rights to music videos.
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| A beginner's guide to smart sous vide |
[19 Dec 2019|02:45pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/P085HY2fILs/  Cooking via sous vide has been the province of professional kitchens for decades, and for good reason: a temperature-controlled water bath ensures perfectly cooked food. Instead of worrying about whether a steak is medium-rare or whether that chicken...
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| Congress approves the TRACED Act to fight robocalls |
[19 Dec 2019|03:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/g-WQR3x4OSY/  Today, Senate approved the TRACED Act, or Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement Act. The legislation could give the government new powers to prosecute robocallers, The Washington Post says. It would also require carriers that authenticate and...
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| Honda will show off its in-car AI assistant at CES |
[19 Dec 2019|04:22pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/OedM8RAGMqY/  At CES 2020, Honda says it will finally show off its long-promised in-car personal assistant. The automaker has been working on its own digital helper since 2018 when it announced a partnership with SoundHound. Aside from the usual claims of "unprece...
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| Wirecutter's best deals: Save $50 on Jabra Elite Active 65t earbuds |
[19 Dec 2019|04:51pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/FjIKOd_NhM4/  This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it may earn affiliate commissions that support its work. Read Wirecutter's continuously updated list of deals here.
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| Over 267 million Facebook users reportedly had data exposed online |
[19 Dec 2019|05:43pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Qgv-3u5pd3c/  More than 267 million Facebook users allegedly had their user IDs, phone numbers and names exposed online, according to a report from Comparitech and security researcher Bob Diachenko. That info was found in a database that could be accessed without...
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| Malware at Wawa stores has been stealing credit card info since March |
[19 Dec 2019|06:55pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/sQW5ydm0A2I/  Readers on the East Coast ,are getting some bad news after yet another retailer has uncovered malware in its systems stealing card numbers. The victim this time is Wawa, with its line of convenience stores and gas stations that stretches across sever...
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| Panic's quirky Playdate handheld will be available for developers soon |
[19 Dec 2019|08:01pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/p8__s-8vYqA/  Several months ago, Panic unveiled the Playdate, a tiny gaming handheld with a crank that is perhaps the most adorable gadget we've seen this year. As cute it is, however, it's not quite ready for pre-orders just yet. But the hardware itself is effec...
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| FDA issues its first approval for an Ebola vaccine |
[19 Dec 2019|09:43pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/o_11SUJk9LA/  A month ago the European Union issued marketing authorization for a vaccine to prevent the Ebola virus in adults, and now the FDA has approved it. While noting that Ebola cases in the US have been very rare, director of the FDA's Center for Biologics...
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| Honda's new steering wheel is built for cars that can drive themselves |
[19 Dec 2019|10:40pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/zk8VaF5VuzY/  Honda plans to showcase a bunch of concepts and prototypes at CES 2020 next month, including an augmented driving concept that brings back memories of Hasbro's wheel-like Bop It toy. See, the technology puts all the vehicle's controls on the steering...
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| Musk: Holiday Tesla update adds 'Stardew Valley,' self-driving preview |
[19 Dec 2019|11:34pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/z1F8PqyWbOw/  It's been a few months since Tesla's 10.0 update brought Cuphead, Netflix and YouTube to some of its in-car systems, and it appears more options are around the corner. Elon Musk tweeted tonight that a "holiday" update will add farming RPG Stardew Val...
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Congress just raised the legal age to smoke or vape to 21, BuzzFeed News reports. The law will go into effect sometime next year, and it will cover all nicotine products.