| Russia claims it has successfully tested its own internet |
[26 Dec 2019|02:02am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/z1QJV8e63Aw/  Russia has ramped up the balkanization of its technology and infrastructure over the past few months. The government's "sovereign internet" law -- which allows content to be blocked in an "emergency situation" -- took effect in November, and Presiden...
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| YouTube reportedly considered screening all YouTube Kids videos |
[26 Dec 2019|04:28am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/m9rg6BZfA3w/  YouTube paid the FTC a $170 million fine this year, which was pocket change for Google. However, the charge of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act will remain a very costly stain on its reputation. In fact, things got so bad for Yo...
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| The Morning After: Revisiting the incredible 'Mr. Robot' finale |
[26 Dec 2019|07:30am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/dHdiZbMuqIw/  Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.
And we're back! Hopefully everyone is enjoying the holidays while we continue our year-in-review series of articles looking back at 2019 and forward at what's in store next year. Right now, though, the only thin...
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| Rivian shows off how its new EVs can ‘tank turn’ |
[26 Dec 2019|09:02am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Q9zjG6jbPbQ/  If you've ever wished that your car could turn on a dime, then the folks at Rivian have just given you a reason to buy one of their EVs. The company posted a video on Dec 25th, spotted by Electrek, showing off how its R1T and R1S electric vehicles ca...
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| The worst tech of 2019 |
[26 Dec 2019|10:30am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/UX4p5DaSsxU/  2019 was full of hype. From excitement over foldable phones and laptops to plenty of noise about 5G, the year was packed with news about promising new technology that had the potential to monumentally change the industry. But many of these were first...
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| Is the MacBook Pro a better buy than the Air? |
[26 Dec 2019|11:00am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/0HuFPg9-2S4/  This year, Apple made some moves to simplify its laptop lineup, including an upgrade to the MacBook Pro which included an eighth-gen Intel quad-core processor, better speakers and a True Tone display. At $1,299 (to start), the newest model of Pro is...
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| Wikipedia wins its battle against censorship in Turkey |
[26 Dec 2019|11:34am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/cg6wdbaxZWM/  Two years ago, Turkey banned Wikipedia after the site refused to remove content tying the country to terrorist groups. That decision was reversed today in the nation's highest court, which called the ruling a violation of freedom of expression, and o...
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| How Twitch started to lose its grip on video game streaming |
[26 Dec 2019|12:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/X0aIG7Jm_UU/  For the longest time, Twitch was the undisputed champ of video game live streaming. The Amazon-owned platform has the highest number of 'broadcasters' and, more importantly, viewers watching, chatting and donating in real-time. For most full-time str...
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| Huawei denies receiving billions in financial aid from Chinese government |
[26 Dec 2019|12:24pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/817PWvIyYLE/  Huawei may not be as much of a self-made success story as founder Ren Zhengfei has consistently made the company out to be. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Chinese government has granted as much as $75 billion worth of financial assistance...
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| BritBox finally adds classic 'Doctor Who' to its UK service |
[26 Dec 2019|01:36pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/C7xOYFD3HEM/  As a Boxing Day gift to the UK, the entire library of classic Doctor Who content is now available on BritBox. The streaming service now has 627 pieces of content -- a mix of episodes, spinoffs, documentaries and more. That includes 558 episodes with...
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| YouTube makes it easier for creators to address copyright claims |
[26 Dec 2019|02:31pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/6Wv2HGH-BbU/  YouTube's copyright claims system can be a headache for creators. Content ID -- the platform's automated cross-checking system -- is often overzealous in demonetizing or removing videos. Plus, filing disputes against erroneous claims isn't a clear-cu...
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| Stadia Pro's free January games are 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' and 'Thumper' |
[26 Dec 2019|03:16pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/MIwmCNlTHBk/  Google is bolstering Stadia Pro's 'free' game lineup once more, although you might not be quite so thrilled with the consequences. The game streaming service is adding both the adventure sequel Rise of the Tomb Raider and the rhythm title Thumper to...
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| Samsung may name its next flagship the Galaxy S20 because 2020 |
[26 Dec 2019|04:32pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/AqkeTiu2d84/  When Samsung releases the successor to the Galaxy S10 next year, it may call the phone the Galaxy S20. The rumor comes from frequent Samsung tipster Ice Universe, who tweeted this week that the company will skip S11 for its next flagship.
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| VW's prototype charging robot can find your EV in the parking garage |
[26 Dec 2019|06:06pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/QvPipPzyS0w/  Tesla isn't the only car maker with grand visions of EV charging robots. Volkswagen has created a prototype charging robot that would navigate to your car in the parking garage, saving you the trouble of hunting for a coveted (and likely rare) EV ch...
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| Oppo's Reno 3 phones get 5G without sacrificing battery life |
[26 Dec 2019|09:08pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/AY5eTbRSwaA/  Oppo introduced the Reno 2 barely two months ago, but that isn't stopping it from releasing a third series before 2019 is over. The company has introduced the Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro, both of which pack 5G but have dual-mode chipsets (more on that in...
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| LG's 2020 soundbars add 'AI Room calibration' to optimize their audio |
[26 Dec 2019|10:34pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/VFBLUGN0rJs/  CES is right around the corner, and that means we'll once again meet a slew of new home theater equipment. LG is unveiling its 2020 soundbar lineup right now, and a new headline feature for this year is "AI Room Calibration." Exactly what separates t...
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