| Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer won't arrive until after 2021 |
[17 Jan 2020|02:23am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/i6PBTGgi9n4/  CD Projekt Red never intended to release Cyberpunk 2077's multiplayer mode with the main game at launch. But if you were hoping to play with your friends in the game's futuristic setting within the year or the next, then we've got bad news for you. A...
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| HBO’s ‘Avenue 5’ asks what happens if tech bros conquer space |
[17 Jan 2020|11:15am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/lEzvfOfU1Kc/  If you thought that HBO was done mocking technology companies now that Silicon Valley is done, think again. Avenue 5 is the channel's new sitcom, and one that asks the question: "What if tech bros were in charge of more than just our internet histori...
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| Joe Biden says Facebook spreads ‘falsehoods they know to be false’ |
[17 Jan 2020|11:39am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/JOqK4rAbHeY/  In an interview with the New York Times, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said the US should immediately repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). The 1996 law is considered one of the cornerstones of the modern internet....
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| The best portable mini projector |
[17 Jan 2020|12:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/eA-iNCrDdcM/  By Daniel Varghese and Adrienne Maxwell
This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to po...
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| ‘Iron Man VR’ is delayed until May 15th |
[17 Jan 2020|12:32pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/GYOCTV6P3PI/  It seems we're not quite done with the recent deluge of game delays -- you'll now have to wait a bit longer before you can scoot around the skies in Tony Stark's suit in Iron Man VR. Camouflaj is shunting the PS VR game's release date from February 2...
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| Readers share their fondest memories of the original Xbox |
[17 Jan 2020|01:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/SnvwihiPp60/  Think back to 2001: Lifehouse's "Hanging by a Moment" was (inexplicably) the No. 1 song. NASA launched the Genesis space probe. Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released in theaters. The first c...
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| The latest Louis Vuitton true wireless earbuds cost over $1,000 |
[17 Jan 2020|01:28pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/wIGbfpW9pnw/  True wireless earbuds are the new black, but let's face it -- most of them look boring at best and ugly at worst. The updated Horizon Earphones by Master & Dynamic and Louis Vuitton solve that first-world problem, but at a cost. The buds made wav...
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| Julia Louis-Dreyfus signs multi-year deal with Apple TV+ |
[17 Jan 2020|01:48pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/9DwU_AS43q8/  Julia Louis-Dreyfus had her greatest success since Seinfeld with HBO's Veep. After seven seasons of producing and starring in the hit show, she's moving onto new projects -- the actress signed a multi-year overall deal with Apple, according to Deadli...
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| GoPro's Media Mod is an upgrade for vloggers on the go |
[17 Jan 2020|02:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/wC4NhWvqvRM/  When GoPro revealed the Hero 8's "mod" accessories, there was a clear favorite: The Media Mod ($80). The light and the fold-out screen looked handy, but the Media Mod added much-needed functionality beyond the action realm. Most notably, a dedicated...
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| Finally: A guitar pedal you’re supposed to spill beer on |
[17 Jan 2020|02:12pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/6lahxBH2kvo/  I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on the history of guitar pedals. But, I'm fairly confident in saying there has never been a pedal quite like Rainger FX's Minibar. It's an overdrive pedal, but one that requires a little something extra to wor...
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| 'Life is Strange 2' and the reality of gun violence in games |
[17 Jan 2020|02:30pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Z5oI1Baxwto/  Life is Strange 2 deals with a litany of heavy themes, covering everything from police violence and immigration in the United States, to racism and family bonds. French studio Dontnod handles each subject with care, respect and research, consulting w...
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| Björk and Microsoft use AI to create music that changes with the sky |
[17 Jan 2020|02:42pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/-nDgJ-XX3xw/  Björk is no stranger to using technology to express her music in more inventive ways, but now she's using it to shape the music itself in unexpected forms. The Icelandic star is using Microsoft AI as part of Kórsafn ("choral archives"), a...
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| Your online activity is now effectively a social ‘credit score’ |
[17 Jan 2020|03:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/QvglXgIISk0/  Kaylen Ward's Twitter fundraiser for the Australian bushfire relief has ended. The Los Angeles-based model said she raised $1 million (by comparison Jeff Bezos donated $690,000). At the start of Ms. Ward's successful donation drive she had three Inst...
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| This machine keeps transplant livers alive for a week |
[17 Jan 2020|03:13pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Oq7jjoCZ_Sc/  With current technology, a human liver donated for transplant can only be kept alive for 24 hours, and often, if the liver is damaged or diseased, it cannot be considered for transplant. That could soon change. Liver4Life, a Wyss Institute project, h...
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| Help Australian wildlife with Humble’s latest 29-game bundle |
[17 Jan 2020|03:27pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/aC55txnpUZw/  With the ongoing bushfires in Australia, Humble has launched a new Australia Fire Relief Bundle designed to help organizations working to save and rehabilitate animals affected by the disaster. Those who donate a minimum of $25 will get access to alm...
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| Steve Martin and Martin Short will team up again in a new Hulu series |
[17 Jan 2020|03:50pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/T9XXNamqL9g/  Hulu has just scored what will likely be a huge show for long-time comedy fans. The Disney-owned service has ordered a series starring comedy giants Steve Martin (his first leading TV role, apparently) and Martin Short. There's no title yet, but Ma...
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| Valve is definitely not working on 'Left 4 Dead 3' |
[17 Jan 2020|04:28pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/eDTOCXYDx0Y/  An HTC executive is learning first-hand about the dangers of making unsupported statements in your presentations. Valve has rejected speculation that it's working on a third Left 4 Dead game after Alvin Wang Graylin, HTC's president for Vive in Chin...
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| Watch SpaceX's Crew Dragon in-flight abort test at 8 AM ET on Sunday |
[17 Jan 2020|06:23pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/vQGgK1_v8FM/  One of the last major steps before SpaceX flies its Crew Dragon craft with real NASA astronauts onboard is an "in-flight abort test." Scheduled to take place during a four-hour window on Saturday, Sunday or Monday morning, it will test the vehicle's...
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| First-person shooter 'Kingpin: Life of Crime' is getting a remaster |
[17 Jan 2020|09:01pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/BY-qjWLF3xQ/  Kingpin: Life of Crime, a first-person shooter from 1999, is getting a remaster. If you never imagined this happening -- "I'll take games I never thought would be remastered for $100, Alex" -- we feel you. The title didn't enjoy as much popularity as...
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| Walmart's weekend sale includes a $150 Xbox One S All-Digital Edition |
[17 Jan 2020|11:28pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/86FVLnWe_vI/  Microsoft's cheapest Xbox One S is back to the lowest price we've seen, and is available for $150 at Walmart this weekend, $100 off the regular price. A few Black Friday deals saw the All-Digital version of the console drop to a price that low, but n...
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