| Twitter pulls out of SXSW 2020 over virus fears |
[02 Mar 2020|11:10am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/uz5NmGZlJE0/  Twitter has announced that it will not be sending its employees to South by Southwest (SxSW) 2020 this year in an attempt to avoid the spread of coronavirus. A spokesperson confirmed to the Verge that the company, where CEO Jack Dorsey was going to m...
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| SpaceX’s Starship rocket prototype collapsed on itself this weekend |
[02 Mar 2020|11:34am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/GxL5-nM6Mlo/  Another SpaceX test ended in failure this past weekend. A prototype of the company's Starship rocket, SN1, imploded in a pressure test late Friday night. Elon Musk acknowledged the incident on Twitter, sharing a video and writing, "It's fine, we'll j...
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| 'Overwatch' college esports series will award $40,000 in scholarships |
[02 Mar 2020|11:56am] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Lxa2xSRllpE/  There's certainly an active Overwatch college esports scene, but it can be difficult for a player to stand out and turn pro when there are hundreds of schools. Activision Blizzard, Torque and UMG might have a way for serious players to shine. They're...
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| 'Death Stranding' comes to PC on June 2nd |
[02 Mar 2020|12:20pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/vHpJoTZFQUg/  Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima's latest videogame turn movie opus, will arrive on Steam and the Epic Games Store on June 2nd. According to Kojima Productions and 505 Games, the PC version will feature a new photo mode, as well as support for ultrawide...
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| Apple will pay up to $500 million to settle lawsuit over throttled iPhones |
[02 Mar 2020|12:58pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Q_VJ2VQ9VnE/  Apple will pay up to $500 million to settle one of the US lawsuits that came out of the company throttling older iPhones, according to Reuters. Depending on how many people ultimately try to take part in the settlement, you could get about $25 per ph...
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| Latest Pixel 'feature drop' lets you pause music with a touch-free gesture |
[02 Mar 2020|01:00pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Ji7Kq7hw93A/  Google is trotting out another "feature drop" for Pixel owners, and this latest one might be particularly helpful if you'd rather not fiddle with your phone. For a start, Pixel 4 owners can use a tap gesture to pause or resume music, not just swipes...
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| FX is now exclusively streaming its shows on Hulu |
[02 Mar 2020|01:20pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/H2JImwXO4M8/  Starting today, FX content is streaming on Hulu. More than 40 of FX Networks' series, including Nip/Tuck, Justified, Damages, Rescue Me and Thief and Terriers, are available on the platform, and new original content is scheduled to arrive soon.
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| Mercedes unveils plug-in hybrid versions of the CLA and GLA |
[02 Mar 2020|01:43pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/jlKb-kzU2IQ/  Mercedes is once more expanding the number of models with plug-in hybrid versions, and it might be particularly good news if you're looking for a less expensive ride. It just introduced PHEV variants of the CLA Coupe (aka sedan, pictured at center),...
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| BBC Studios is the next to pour money into Pocket Casts |
[02 Mar 2020|02:06pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/t-vL5hyffe4/  BBC Studios is the latest public media group to support Pocket Casts. Today, the free-to-download podcasting platform announced an investment from BBC Studios, as well as new funding from its existing public media partners: NPR, WNYC Studios and WBEZ...
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| Leaked documents suggest Huawei violated Iran sanctions |
[02 Mar 2020|02:44pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Vz6hCfl21tM/  Internal documents reviewed by Reuters show that Huawei shipped computer equipment made by Hewlett-Packard to Iran's largest mobile operator in 2010. The documents provide strong evidence that Huawei was involved in alleged trade sanction violations....
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| Facebook’s rebuilt Messenger is a big step towards unifying its chat apps |
[02 Mar 2020|03:46pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/Smt8ydnG7Rs/  Facebook just moved one step closer toward its goal of allowing users to swap messages across Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram. Today, the company announced that it's rolling out a new version of Messenger for iOS that's been rebuilt "from the groun...
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| 'Half Life: Alyx' gameplay videos showcase gravity gloves and more |
[02 Mar 2020|04:40pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/jFi49PQQBao/  With just a couple of short weeks before Half-Life: Alyx comes out on March 23rd, Valve has shared three new trailers from the upcoming game. If the game's first trailer left you wanting more, these provide a more in-depth look at Alyx's setting and...
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| Netflix is hosting a live comedy festival in Los Angeles this spring |
[02 Mar 2020|05:24pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/JDNahEAFL2s/  Netflix is obviously big on stand-up comedy, but now it's looking to present comedy IRL. Today, it announced the Netflix Is A Joke Fest, a weeklong comedy festival coming to Los Angeles this spring. It promises over 100 shows with many of the biggest...
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| Pininfarina debuts ultra-rare $2.9 million version of its electric hypercar |
[02 Mar 2020|06:08pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/KFtAZwJ0VAE/  Is Pininfarina's Battista electric hypercar just not exclusive enough for you? You're in luck. The Italian automaker has unveiled a special Battista Anniversario variant that pushes the EV even further. It still revolves around that 1,900HP quad-m...
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| Waymo's first outside investment round includes car industry heavyweights |
[02 Mar 2020|06:59pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/qB5YHsby-g4/  Believe it or not, Waymo hasn't really leaned on outside help to fulfill its self-driving car ambitions -- Alphabet (and earlier, Google) has shouldered much of the load. Now, however, it's expanding its sources of cash. Waymo has announced its fir...
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| 'Mario Kart Tour' multiplayer goes live on March 8th |
[02 Mar 2020|07:38pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/8qFm-cy6rFA/  As soon as Mario Kart Tour brought Nintendo's racing game to Androids and iPhones last fall, one of the major complaints was its lack of multiplayer. Firing shells or dropping banana peels to disrupt your friends is most of the appeal, and now everyo...
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| Facebook pulls out of SXSW amid growing fears over coronavirus |
[02 Mar 2020|07:53pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/aNTMNIX1p34/  Facebook just became the latest high-profile company to pull out of SXSW. The company, citing health concerns, announced that its employees will no longer be attending the annual festival.
"Due to concerns related to coronavirus, our company and emp...
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| US charges Chinese nationals with laundering cryptocurrency for North Korea |
[02 Mar 2020|08:58pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/2eS1MRqaoyE/  Two Chinese nationals helped North Korea launder $100 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen by state-sponsored hackers, according to the Department of Justice. They allegedly helped convert funds from North Korean hackers between December 2017 and A...
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| Analogue's metal NES returns as a $499 special edition |
[02 Mar 2020|10:18pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/_dI1zaxm9sw/  If you're kicking yourself for missing out on Analogue's metallic NES on steroids, the Nt Mini, you're in luck -- provided you have the cash. Analogue has opened pre-orders for the Nt Mini Noir Edition, a final run of the console that comes in a gun...
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| What's on TV this week: 'Castlevania' and Pixar movies in 4K |
[02 Mar 2020|11:55pm] |
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http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/gKYyNdPaPcI/  This week FX's tie-up with Hulu begins, and it's streaming the first couple episodes of Devs. On Netflix, a big week of releases includes the Mark Wahlberg-starring movie Spenser Confidential, season three of its animated Castlevania series, and seas...
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