| Uber is back in Colombia three weeks after it was banned |
[21 Feb 2020|12:31am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/1z-oO7od0-M/  Uber is back in Colombia after finding an "alternative" means to be able to legally operate in the country. The ride-hailing firm had to cease operations in Colombia on February 1st after a court sided with the taxi company that sued it, ruling that...
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| Google's wireless gigabit internet is now called Fiber Webpass |
[21 Feb 2020|04:05am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/xPuiOdAqBVI/  Google Webpass is now known as Google Fiber Webpass in all the cities where the wireless gigabit internet service is available. The tech giant first used the Fiber Webpass name when it deployed both its Fiber and Webpass internet connection services...
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| See how 'The Mandalorian' used Unreal Engine for its real-time digital sets |
[21 Feb 2020|06:07am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/DIID-TSIvJo/  It's not surprising that a VFX-heavy show like The Mandalorian uses digital sets, even though it also relies heavily on practical, in-camera effects. What's more unexpected, however, is that the actors were able to see and perform within those sets r...
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| FCC forced to ask for public feedback on net neutrality repeal |
[21 Feb 2020|07:05am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/ImQMYxnx8Ag/  Earlier this week, the FCC successfully defeated Mozilla's attempt to undo the commission's repeal of net neutrality. But, while siding with the body, judges have asked the FCC to determine if repealing the law to prevent a multi-speed internet has h...
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| The Morning After: Hasbro's $60 'Baby Yoda' toy is coming this fall |
[21 Feb 2020|07:30am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/4qdGXBeohdA/  Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.
So what's the good news? Hasbro finally showed off the $60 animatronic Baby Yoda most of us have been waiting for, our video review of the Galaxy Z Flip is ready for you to watch (spoiler: the best foldable phon...
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| Peloton's iOS Chromecast support puts workouts on the big screen |
[21 Feb 2020|08:20am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/X8Jz9OFZdbo/  Peloton users on iPhones and iPads can now play their workout videos on a bigger Chromecast-powered screen. The iOS application's latest update adds Chromecast support for the platform, a feature which used to be available only for Android users.
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| Galaxy Buds+ review: Samsung finally has a worthy AirPods alternative |
[21 Feb 2020|09:45am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/BxLCZghYgwc/  I really wanted to like the original Galaxy Buds. They're some of the best-designed true wireless earbuds I tested last year. They're tiny, which makes them comfortable (well, as much as earbuds can be), and they came with a wireless charging case at...
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| Tesla receives permission to continue working on its German Gigafactory |
[21 Feb 2020|10:04am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/qLmti49Omq4/  Work on Tesla's German Gigafactory is back on. The company received permission from the Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg to continue clearing 91 hectares of forest in preparation for its fourth factory, where it plans to build batter...
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| Amazon is removing listings for products that claim to cure coronavirus |
[21 Feb 2020|10:29am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/uszpLWML3yo/  Amazon is removing listings for any products that claim to prevent, treat or cure the coronavirus, CNBC reports. The company began notifying third-party merchants of the change this week, and it says it will consider reinstating flagged listings if s...
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| How to buy a mirrorless camera in 2020 |
[21 Feb 2020|11:00am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/1fqGYKjaXvI/  Two crucial things happened in the camera world in 2019: mirrorless cameras took over from DSLRs and the industry as a whole had its worst year in a decade. So what does that mean for you, the potential camera buyer? Manufacturers are pulling out all...
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| Toronto rejects some of Sidewalk Labs’ smart neighborhood ideas |
[21 Feb 2020|11:15am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/KyJzAQNo-DY/  Sidewalk Labs will have to cede a little more ground on its vision for Quayside, a planned smart neighborhood in Toronto. The company, which is owned by Google-parent Alphabet, published a draft version of its Master Innovation and Development Plan (...
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| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review: Admire it, don't buy it |
[21 Feb 2020|11:30am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/BJducil04E4/ 
To date, every foldable you could buy has been the subject of at least some drama. Royole's FlexPai felt barely finished. The original Galaxy Fold wasn't much more than a prototype, with glaring design issues that were fixed in later production...
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| The best Android and iPhone gimbal |
[21 Feb 2020|12:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/-aPOyd8jQGM/  By Signe Brewster
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 Android and iPhone gimba...
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| Twitch built a tool to help new players understand 'League of Legends' |
[21 Feb 2020|12:24pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/iiURLe0pxb8/  Jumping into a game like League of Legends is not for the faint of heart. Between a notoriously toxic community and the almost endless complexity of the game itself, there are a lot of hurdles new players have to conquer before they can start enjoyin...
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| Pre-order the Galaxy S20 from Amazon and get free Galaxy Buds+ |
[21 Feb 2020|12:44pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/-cAPQ4gemhM/  Now that Samsung has officially detailed the new Galaxy S20 series and the phones are two weeks away from hitting store shelves, retailers like Amazon are trying to entice consumers to buy the devices ahead of time with pre-order promotions. As has b...
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| Facebook plans to clarify when pro-Bloomberg posts come from staffers |
[21 Feb 2020|01:26pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/qtvzwiKxGMk/  Thanks to Mike Bloomberg, Facebook wants to make it more obvious when paid campaign staffers share posts promoting candidates, CNBC reports. This is a direct response to Bloomberg paying organizers to post on social media, but it could apply to any c...
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| Minuscule ID chips could help spot even the smallest counterfeits |
[21 Feb 2020|01:47pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/DERgXC3uhTU/  There are times when something is simply too small to tag it with existing technology, and that can be a serious problem when you're trying to fight counterfeits. MIT researchers might have a way to tag even the tiniest devices, though. They've cre...
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| Minuscule ID chips could help spot even the smallest counterfeits |
[21 Feb 2020|01:47pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/DERgXC3uhTU/ There are times when something is simply too small to tag it with existing technology, and that can be a serious problem when you're trying to fight counterfeits. MIT researchers might have a way to tag even the tiniest devices, though. They've creat...
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| iHeart will turn podcasts into books starting with ‘Stuff You Should know’ |
[21 Feb 2020|02:06pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/YuCBYabgZHI/  Plenty of people listen to podcasts on their commute and during work, but iHeartMedia is hoping they can squeeze even more podcast consumption into their days -- possibly before they nod off. The company partnered with Flatiron Books to create a seri...
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| The first 'Apex Legends' map is returning for a weekend-long event |
[21 Feb 2020|02:28pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/0Drp7IVCdoQ/  If it's been a while since you played Apex Legends, you may want to take some time to return to the game this weekend. Starting today through to February 24th, Respawn Entertainment is bringing back Kings Canyon, Apex's original map, as part of a sep...
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| The Hot Wheels RC Cybertruck is a mini Tesla for $400 |
[21 Feb 2020|03:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/kN6UPQjfo2g/  If you're feeling pretty hype about the Tesla Cybertruck but don't have $39,900 to spend on one, maybe Hot Wheels' newest RC vehicle is more your thing. Sure, it's only 1/10 the size and made out of plastic, but here it only takes $400 to live out yo...
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| Analytics firm exposed data for 120 million households |
[21 Feb 2020|03:29pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/13sU6Y9xh1o/  Exposed databases are all too common, but this one may be more serious than most. Researchers at UpGuard discovered that the Australian market analysis firm Tetrad left data for 120 million households exposed in Amazon S3 storage. It appeared to be...
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| Google search is showing invitations to private WhatsApp groups |
[21 Feb 2020|04:06pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/YISZ9K0N4HQ/  Your private WhatsApp group might not be as private as you'd like. DW journalist Jordan Wildon has noticed that Google is indexing at least some WhatsApp group invitations in its search, making it possible to slip into groups that owners might not w...
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| Hot Wheels brings its NFC-enabled stat-tracker to even more toys this year |
[21 Feb 2020|04:36pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/nwrKXqFwmTU/  For stats-obsessed kids, last year's release of Hot Wheels ID was a godsend. The NFC-based system let you scan your cars into the app to keep tabs on how fast and how far the cars in your collection had traveled. And it definitely solved the problem...
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| 'Friends' cast is locked in for a reunion special to launch HBO Max |
[21 Feb 2020|05:33pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/WJlIBQm2qVg/  Now that AT&T spent more than $400 million pulling Friends from Netflix to serve as one of the pillars for its HBO Max streaming service, the WarnerMedia company has also shelled out to get the original cast back together for a reunion special. N...
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| Vinyl cover maker Slickwraps coughs up customer info in a data breach |
[21 Feb 2020|06:36pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/_NEcl31xAKA/  If you have an account with Slickwraps, you'll want to change your password as soon as possible. The company, one of the more popular manufacturers of vinyl skins for phones, computers, tablets and game consoles, disclosed today that its website was...
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| WSJ: Comcast's NBCUniversal is in advanced talks to acquire Vudu |
[21 Feb 2020|08:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/UcHIZH0mJ4I/  Comcast-owned media company NBCUniversal is in "advanced talks" to acquire Vudu from Walmart, according to The Wall Street Journal. We're just a couple of months away from the launch of NBCUniversal's new streaming platform called Peacock, so the com...
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| Google fully explains why its apps aren't on new Huawei phones |
[21 Feb 2020|10:03pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/AIf9WmJJWJc/  Since last spring, the government's entity list ban against Huawei (and ZTE) has largely prevented US companies from working with them. Despite legal wrangling and trade negotiations between the two countries the ban is still in place, and in the cas...
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