Roku's speakers can finally turn into a surround sound system [29 Jan 2020|09:01am] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/1QUsCiERuZc/ Roku has been steadily building up its audio hardware over the past few years -- first with its wireless speakers ($150), then with a soundbar and subwoofer ($180). So really, it's not too hard to guess where it's going next: surround sound! An updat... post comment

Lab-grown heart muscles transplanted into a human for the first time [29 Jan 2020|09:25am] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/ziOjd728HpI/ Researchers in Japan have successfully carried out the world's first transplant of lab-grown heart muscle cells, in a move which could significantly reduce the need for heart transplants. To grow the heart muscle cells, the scientists from Osaka Univ... post comment

Scientists tried to recreate a mummy's voice with an electronic larynx [29 Jan 2020|10:00am] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Dnx6bRf8yek/ Researchers recently resurrected the "voice" of an ancient priest for the first time since his death over 3,000 years ago. Called Nesyamun, he lived during the time of the pharaoh Rameses XI, who ruled from 1107 to 1078 BC. The team used a combinatio... post comment

EU won't unilaterally ban Huawei gear from 5G networks [29 Jan 2020|10:15am] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/qaWF0FxS2Jo/ The UK isn't the only one pushing back against US attempts to demand blanket bans on Huawei 5G gear. The European Commission has set guidelines that let EU countries make their own judgments on whether to limit or exclude "high risk" wireless suppli... post comment

Nintendo wins legal battle against one of Tokyo's real-life 'Mario Kart' tours [29 Jan 2020|10:49am] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/WHBDbS4396M/ Mario Kart-themed go-karts may soon disappear from the streets of Tokyo following a decisive legal win by Nintendo. On Wednesday, the gaming giant announced that Japan's Intellectual Property High Court had ordered Mari Mobility, one of the more popu... post comment

Color-changing bandages detect and treat drug-resistant infections [29 Jan 2020|11:13am] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/kK2dZO-COsI/ It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it's urgent that we change the way we prescribe and use antibiotics. One approach might be to use banda... post comment

Samsung's first 5G tablet goes on sale in South Korea [29 Jan 2020|11:27am] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/0OEXoAsqrk8/ Samsung has followed through on its plans to release a 5G tablet, and... it's exactly what you'd expect. The tech giant has introduced a Galaxy Tab S6 5G in South Korea that really is just the standard Galaxy Tab S6 with a 5G modem (the Snapdragon X... post comment

The best pre-Super Bowl deals for 4K TVs and streaming [29 Jan 2020|12:15pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/aZ-WsHo0XsE/ With the big game right around the corner -- I mean Super Bowl LIV, in case that isn't clear -- it's once again time to consider making a TV upgrade. If you need a little something extra to make sure football fans stop by your party instead of stayin... post comment

Google is making a short-form video sharing app for DIY tutorials [29 Jan 2020|12:37pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/G-mLmTKf-fA/ Today, Google introduced Tangi, an experimental video sharing app created in Area 120, Google's lab for experimental projects. The app lets users post 60-second how-to videos on topics like crafting, cooking, makeup and clothing. It seems that Google... post comment

What to buy if you want to start producing music at home [29 Jan 2020|12:45pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/w2Qwf8MIToQ/ By now, you've no doubt heard that the Grammy-winning song of the year and record of the year were not recorded in some giant studio loaded with over-priced, pro-grade gear. Instead a brother and sister duo recorded them in a bedroom at their parents... post comment

Google's 3D scans recreate historical sites threatened by climate change [29 Jan 2020|01:00pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/67WjW5lJdY0/ Google is no stranger to reproducing historical sites online, but it's now pushing technical boundaries to recreate those sites at risk of vanishing due to the ravages of climate change. It's launching a "Heritage on the Edge" collection in Arts &amp... post comment

Lawsuits claim Amazon, Apple and more are streaming unlicensed music [29 Jan 2020|01:18pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/GN2SzpZk4r4/ When you walk into a bar, hotel or store, you probably hear music. The same goes for when you tune into a TV channel or radio station. Those businesses are supposed to pay royalties to the artists for using their music. Collection firms like Pro Musi... post comment

Calendar app Fantastical switches to a subscription for its Mac and iOS apps [29 Jan 2020|01:36pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/l-qotG7Bjmk/ Fantastical, one of the oldest and most loved calendar apps on Apple devices, just received its biggest update in years. The most significant change is that Fantastical is now a universal app you pay for through a subscription. As such, you don't nee... post comment

KFC expands its Beyond Meat test to Charlotte and Nashville [29 Jan 2020|02:03pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/tbZ0m5tFm-s/ You knew KFC would expand its test of plant-based "chicken" when the Atlanta pilot sold out in five hours, and that expansion is close at hand. The fast food chain has announced that it'll widen the Beyond Fried Chicken test to restaurants in the Cha... post comment

MoviePass declares bankruptcy [29 Jan 2020|02:21pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/hewDLAsU5Xw/ You knew MoviePass wasn't long for this world when it shut down service in September, and now it's ready to bow out completely. MoviePass and its parent company Helios and Matheson Analytics have declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy -- that is, they're diss... post comment

Facebook may be cutting its budget for original Watch content [29 Jan 2020|02:44pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/2WQliWlwuUo/ Facebook is reportedly reducing its budget for original programming on Watch. The company plans to spend less on originals and more on talk shows and licensing clips from TV networks and sports leagues, The Information reports. Facebook's investment... post comment

Play the arcade classic 'Tecmo Bowl' on PS4 and Switch tomorrow [29 Jan 2020|03:03pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/USWasBUMWwE/ Ahead of Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, you'll be able to replay the original 1987 release of Tecmo Bowl when it comes out on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch tomorrow. Not to be confused with the NES version most people associate with the game, the $8 A... post comment

NASA is fixing a Voyager 2 snag that deactivated sensors [29 Jan 2020|03:48pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/YbA-B0qRnEQ/ Voyager 2 might already have crossed into interstellar space, but that isn't stopping NASA from providing some technical help. The administration is in the midst of fixing a problem with the probe that led it to shut off its science equipment. When a... post comment

UPS will use Arrival’s electric trucks in the US and Europe [29 Jan 2020|04:05pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/XDwIMNSwR9I/ Delivery giant UPS has ordered 10,000 electric trucks from Arrival, a technology company based in the UK. Some of the vehicles will be trialed in London and Paris later this year, building on a similar experiment that was run by the two companies in... post comment

Disney+ announces two adventure competition shows for teens [29 Jan 2020|04:06pm] http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/TJ4_Jk-ncRw/ While Quibi is remaking the once-popular Nickelodeon show Legends of the Hidden Temple, Disney+ is planning two of its own mazes-based, puzzle-solving shows that could be Legends of the Hidden Temple-esque with a reality TV spin. Today, the streaming... post comment

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