Now Twitter lets you add stickers and GIFs to fleets

Twitter has updated fleets with the ability to embellish them with fun stickers without having to use another app.

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Google says it's 'likely' some employees will return to the office in April

Some Google offices are likely to allow employees back in on a voluntary basis starting in April.

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Analogue Pocket portable console delayed again, this time until October

The $199 Analogue Pocket will play old portable games from their original cartridges, once it ships in October.

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Online advertisers take on Google with their own third-party cookie alternative

Online advertisers have come up with their own ad tracking alternative to Google's FLoC.

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Another state has failed in its attempt at app store reform

Arizona's app store competition bill has failed after the state Senate pulled the measure.

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Porsche will offer Android Auto in new cars beginning with 2022 models

Porsche is finally offering Android Auto with new cars, starting with 2022 models like the refreshed 911.

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Roboreptile climbs like a real lizard #wanitaxigo

Facebook makes it easier for users to see News Feed stories in chronological order

Facebook is rolling out a News Feed update that lets you switch off algorithmically-ranked posts in favor of a chronological timeline.

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Niantic's new 5G game demo highlights the future of AR gaming

Niantic has unveiled a new multiplayer AR demo game that it says can handle up to ten times more simultaneous players on 5G.

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There's a Google-branded Fiat 500 range now

Fiat has launched special edition versions of its 500 lineup of cars with an unusual partner: Google.

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The Morning After: SpaceX lost another Starship prototype

Today’s headlines: Xiaomi's first foldable phone has a shape-shifting 'liquid lens' camera, Volkswagen's 'Voltswagen' rebranding is just an April Fool's stunt and what is happening to SpaceX’s prototype Starships?

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CD Projekt Red is 'reconsidering' Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer

'Cyberpunk 2077' studio CD Projekt Red says it's reconsidering a multiplayer mode for the sci-fi game as it focuses on bringing online elements to all its franchises.

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NHS is apparently closing security skills gap

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Hyundai imagines an EV future where cars 'crab drive' sideways to park

Every urban mobility EV concept needs some kind of fun gimmick, and Hyundai has delivered quite a few with its latest Mobis M.Vision concepts.

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Spotify's new personalized mixes focus on artists, genres and decades

Starting tomorrow, all free and premium Spotify users will be able access three new personalized mixes inspired by Daily Mix.

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Security Think Tank: Evolving threats, tech, leaves CNI exposed

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Cyber Security Council to champion UK security pros

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WhatsApp payments get approved by Brazil's central bank

Brazil's central bank has approved peer-to-peer payments for the Facebook—owned messaging service, allowing users to send money to each other with cards issued by Visa and Mastercard.

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Cyber Security Council to champion UK security pros

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Nordics run information sharing on digital vaccination passports

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Amazon's Deal of the Day cuts SSD and hard drive prices by up to 48 percent

Storage discounts are few and far between these days, but Amazon is offering discounts of up to 48 percent on SSDs and hard drives right now as part of its Deal of the Day.

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Wisk will start testing its 'air taxi' implementation later this year

This electric VTOL-capable drone is taking another step toward tests with passengers in New Zealand.

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Apple's upcoming iOS update unblocks 'Asian' as adult content

According to Mashable, the latest iOS 14.5 Beta's adult content filter no longer blocks searches containing the word "Asian."

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Apple Maps adds information on COVID-19 measures at airports

Apple is adding a small but handy feature for those who need to travel during the pandemic.

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The new 'Mortal Kombat' movie has been delayed one more week

The 'Mortal Kombat' movie premieres in theaters and on HBO Max on April 23rd.

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Gocycle's G4 e-bikes come with more powerful motors and wider tires

Gocycle its signature electric bike to add a new, more powerful motor, a redesigned carbon fork and wider tires for better comfort.

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Call of Duty games get a big update that actually reduces file sizes

Activision's new Call of Duty Season Two Reloaded update reduces file sizes for both Warzone and Modern Warfare across platforms.

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LinkedIn now lets you add pronouns to your profile

LinkedIn will allow all its users to add pronouns to the top of their profiles.

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This wearable MIDI controller can control Zoom calls too

Now you can control Zoom and Powerpoint with Genki's wearable MIDI controller.

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Skullcandy's latest AirPods alternative only costs $25

Skullcandy's Dime earbuds offer most of the perks of true wireless at a fraction of the cost.

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Ransomware attack on London schools highlights warnings

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The Morning After: Volkswagen's 'Voltswagen' rebrand can't be real, can it?

Today’s headlines: Tesla customers say they've been double-charged for their cars, the Biden administration targets 30 gigawatts of offshore wind turbines by 2030 and is Volkswagen really going to rename its US business 'Voltswagen’?

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FTC gives up on its antitrust battle with Qualcomm

The US Federal Trade Commission won't be pursuing its antitrust case against Qualcomm anymore four years after it filed a lawsuit against the company for alleged anti-competitive practices.

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Xiaomi confirms it is getting into the EV business

Xiaomi has confirmed an earlier report that it will start an electric car business, with an initial investment of $1.5 billion and $10 billion over the next 10 years.

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IR35 reforms: Slow government progress on umbrella regulation exposes IT contractors to tax risks

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IR35 reforms: Slow government progress on umbrella regulation exposes IT contractors to tax risks

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The ticking timebomb of IR35

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Mercedes-Benz's EQS interior is a blend of luxury and high-tech

While we wait for Mercedes-Benz to unveil its 2022 EQS luxury EV sedan on April 15th, the automaker has given us the first detailed look at the interior.

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IBM’s first ‘retail’ quantum computer is headed to the Cleveland Clinic

The Cleveland Clinic has announced a 10-year partnership with IBM that will see it become the world's first private sector company with an on-premises IBM quantum computer.

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Google Maps adds indoor AR directions and prioritizes eco-friendly routes

Today, the company is unveiling a set of updates that should make the app more helpful in more scenarios. For one thing, it's bringing its AR navigation tool Live View to some indoor locations like select malls, airports and transit stations.

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The Security Interviews: How to secure an F1 team in a pandemic

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Tesla customers say they've been double-charged for their cars

Tesla buyers have been reporting that they've been double-charged on cars for recent purchases and have had trouble contacting the company and getting their money back.

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Kia officially debuts its EV6 AWD electric crossover

Kia officially debuted its new EV6 compact crossover on Tuesday. As suspected, the first dedicated BEV built on the company’s new E-GMP platform will offer a bevy of all-electric powertrain choices as well as the option for AWD.

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Data warehouse storage: Has cloud made on-premise obsolete?

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What's on TV this week: 'Godzilla vs. Kong'

On Wednesday HBO Max will start streaming its latest monsterverse movie, 'Godzilla vs. Kong.'

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T-Mobile is killing its own TV streaming service in favor of YouTube TV

T-Mobile's TV streaming services won't look the same after April 29th: The carrier has announced that it's expanding its collaboration with Google across its products, including TVision.

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Asics Metaspeed shoes are optimized for different types of marathon runners

Asics has new $250 shoes that take the fight to Nike's Vaporfly line.

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Apple's repair store verification program is rolling out worldwide

Apple's Independent Repair Provider program provides genuine parts for out-of-warranty repairs, and now third-party shops around the world can join.

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Google AI is battling a 'Great British Bake Off' winner in a dessert face-off

A Malteser and Marmite-based concoction is going up against one with soy sauce.

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Disney+ and ESPN+ are coming to Comcast Xfinity set-top boxes

Both services should be available to all X1 and Flex subscribers in the coming weeks.

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Disney+ will start shooting 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' in April

Disney+ is delaying the start of production on its 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' series to April, but it's also providing a look at the expanded cast.

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Lemonade makes home and renters insurance more convenient

Lemonade makes home and renters insurance more convenient.

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Big Tech eclipses telecoms and arms giants as biggest lobbying spenders

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EA will return to golf games with a new PGA Tour title

EA is reviving its PGA Tour golf game series with a 'next-gen' title in development.

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Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra has a tiny selfie screen on the back

Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra is the first smartphone to utilize Samsung's more powerful ISOCELL GN2 sensor for its main camera, and to get the most out of it, the device packs a small screen next to the rear cameras for higher-quality selfies.

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SolarWinds hack reportedly accessed emails for key DHS officials

SolarWinds hackers reportedly compromised the email of Homeland Security officials, including acting Secretary Chad Wolf.

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A Jony Ive-designed Leica camera prototype is going up for auction

The final prototype version of a Leica M camera designed by Jony Ive is going up for auction in June.

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Otterbox’s new accessories are aimed at kids and their iPads

OtterBox finally has a line of rugged iPad accessories for kids.

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How Gulf SMEs are building digital resilience amid the pandemic

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Apple's MacBook Air M1 returns to $950 on Amazon

Apple's lightweight MacBook Air with its M1 system-on-a-chip is back on sale at Amazon for $950.

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Misusing Ford’s 2021 F-150 pickup generator

The 2021 Ford F-150 pickup has a generator that can power your tools, and even a small scale construction site. So of course, we made pizza bagels with it.

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Boston Dynamic's new 'Stretch' robot is designed for boxes, not backflips

Boston Dynamics has revealed its latest robot, Stretch, designed for far less glamorous purposes than its other creations.

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TSB Smart Agent integrated into mobile banking app

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Backup survey: UK councils’ downtimes five times longer than average

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UK courts face evidence ‘black hole’ over police EncroChat mass hacking

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The Morning After: Peacock is reassessing 17,000 hours of WWE content

Today’s headlines: New York rolls out first digital COVID-19 vaccine passports in the US, MIT study finds labeling errors in datasets used to test AI and Peacock is removing racist scenes from classic WWE matches.

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Amazon sale cuts up to $55 off its Fire HD tablets

Amazon has cut the prices on its Fire range of tablets to get more people using its apps and services.

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Amazon's one-day storage sale includes big savings on SanDisk's 1TB microSD card

If you're looking to boost storage on your smartphone, Switch or other device, Amazon is offering some steep discounts on SanDisk's highest capacity microSD cards as part of its deal of the day.

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Ecolabels and data sanitisation key to recycling and reusing IT assets

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Uber adds all-electric vehicles to its list of ride options in London

Uber users in central London can request an all-electric vehicle instead of a regular ICE or hybrid car.

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Preparing for enterprise-class containerisation

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MIT study finds labelling errors in datasets used to test AI

Over three percent of data in the most-cited datasets was deemed inaccurate or mislabeled.

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NASA's TESS spacecraft has already found 2,200 possible planets

NASA's TESS spacecraft has already found 2,200 potential planets, surpassing its original goal and raising hope of finding Earth-like worlds.

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Amazon's rotating Echo Show 10 is $40 off at Amazon

Amazon's automatically rotating Echo Show 10 smart display is on sale for $40 off, and there are discounts on other devices as well.

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New York rolls out first digital COVID-19 vaccine passports in the US

New York state has launched the US' first vaccine passports in the form of the mostly digital Excelsior Pass, but it's bound to stir ethical debates.

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Target aching muscles with this 20-speed percussion massage gun

Designed to get as close as possible to a professional massage, the Actigun 2.0 works to relieve muscle tension after exercising, which can improve recovery time and make post-workout discomfort all but disappear.

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Apple Watch can monitor the frailty of cardiovascular patients at home

A Stanford study has determined that the Apple Watch can monitor the frailty of cardiovascular disease patients when they're at home — it's about as good as a clinic.

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This is the most detailed picture of a black hole to date

Scientists have captured an image of the M87 galaxy's black hole showing how it looks in polarized light, revealing the shape of key magnetic fields.

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Peacock is removing racist scenes from classic WWE matches

NBCUniversal's Peacock is removing racist scenes from classic WWE matches as it comes to terms with a troublesome streaming catalog.

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Scotland’s renewable energy matched 97 percent of demand in 2020

97.4 percent of Scotland's gross electric consumption came from clean energy sources in 2020.

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'Hamster ball' robot could explore Moon caves

The ESA is backing a 'hamster ball' robot, DAEDALUS, that would explore Moon caves for signs of water ice and even potential settler sites.

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Vizio's rotating Dolby Atmos soundbar is $200 off at Amazon

Vizio's rotating Elevate soundbar has received a $200 discount at Amazon, making it a better deal if you want wireless Dolby Atmos in a compact size.

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Facebook freezes Venezuela president's page over false COVID-19 claims

Facebook has frozen the page of Venezuela president Maduro for a month for posting COVID-19 misinformation.

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Hitting the Books: Extraterrestrial careers and the power of human cultural bias

Mathematics may be considered a universal constant — and surefire way to communicate with extraterrestrials — but there's no guarantee that the next spacefaring civilization we come in contact with will understand the universe the way we do.

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Protect your home with a private security camera powered by blockchain technology

Ucam is a completely private security camera you can operate from your phone. With two-way audio, motion detection and 360-degree views, you can monitor your home from anywhere.

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The Morning After: Razer’s high-tech face mask concept is going into production

This week's biggest tech stories, including Razer’s RGB light-infused face mask. It has wannabe cyber ninjas very excited, and the company is going to produce it.

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Netflix is launching 40 anime movies and shows in 2021

Netflix has announced at Tokyo's AnimeJapan 2021 Expo that it's launching around 40 anime shows and movies within the year, which is double the number of titles it released in 2020.

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‘Rocket League’ season three will feature F1 and NASCAR vehicles

Psyonix retooled an arena to add a track and the pomp of a championship Sunday.

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'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2' arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X

'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2' is now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, including 4K and 120FPS options, although it may cost you to upgrade.

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Backup appliances the hot topic for Pas-de-Calais fire brigade

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Retailer FatFace pays $2m ransom to Conti cyber criminals

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AI-equipped backpack allows the blind to walk in public without dogs or cane #wanitaxigo

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' devs are spending a lot of time on teeth

The 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' developers made a teeth customization tool to play dentist with the horror game's characters.

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‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ was made possible by fans, for fans

Zack Snyder's Justice League is finally here, against all odds, and you have the fans to thank.

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Xiaomi reportedly plans to make electric cars

Xiaomi is said to be designing its own EVs. and it would use a plant from Chinese car giant Great Wall to produce them.

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'Halo Infinite' is the first game in the series to support spatial audio

'Halo Infinite' will be the first title in the series to support spatial audio like Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic, and DTS Headphone:X.

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Engadget Podcast: Why the Biden admin wants Big Tech critics

This week, we explore why the Biden admission is bringing on Big Tech critics like Lina Khan and Tim Wu. It seems like they're gearing up to regulate the tech world even more.

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Apple may launch a rugged Watch for extreme sports

Apple is reportedly planning to make a Watch version with a rugged casing designed for extreme sports and weather.

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Razer confirms plans to manufacture its smart RGB face mask

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan told Yahoo Finance that the electronics maker plans to turn the Project Hazel concept masks into reality.

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Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences combines AI and practice

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The Morning After: Congress tries to grill Big Tech's CEOs

Today’s headlines: Congress questioned Big Tech CEOs for 5 hours without getting any good answers, Google's new alliance wants to get digital keys and mobile IDs working on Android, and Sigma's fp L is a tiny full-frame camera with a 61-megapixel sensor.

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US labor board orders Elon Musk to delete a threatening tweet from 2018

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found that Tesla violated US labor laws by firing a union activist and threatening workers' benefits via a tweet from CEO Elon Musk.

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Amazon's redesigned Fire TV interface rolls out to more devices

Amazon is rolling out the redesigned Fire TV UI to more devices, namely the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube (first- and second-gen) and Fire TV (third-gen pendant design).

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Remote working burn-out a factor in security risk

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Amazon's 64GB Fire HD 10 tablet is almost half price at $108

Amazon's big screen Fire HD 10 tablet with 64GB of storage is down to almost half its original price as part of a Deal of the Day offer.

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Drako's $1.2 million EV supercar goes drifting on an ice lake

Drako took its 1,200 horsepower GTE supercar EV around a snow track and ice lake to show what its 4WD torque-vectoring system could do.

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Sony's latest free PlayStation games include 'The Witness'

Just like what Sony promised back in February, it's giving away more PlayStation games this month as part of its Play At Home program — and yes, you still don't need a PS Plus subscription to get them.

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WSJ: Microsoft is now in 'exclusive' talks to acquire Discord

Microsoft is in 'advanced' talks to buy Discord for more than $10 billion.

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Congress questioned Big Tech CEOs for 5 hours without getting any good answers

More than five hours of questioning later, we have learned very little about the state of disinformation from today’s marathon hearing with Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey and Sundar Pichai.

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Cyber security complacency puts UK at risk, says NCSC head

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'Axiom Verge 2' developer shows off some gameplay ahead of its spring launch

'Axiom Verge 2' will bring more side-scrolling pixelated gameplay to Switch and the Epic Games Store when it launches this spring.

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Government faces judicial review into plans for Post Office Horizon inquiry

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Liverpool announces test and development area for drone technology

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A simple way to turn 2D drawings into 3D objects #wanitaxigo

Sigma's fp L is a tiny full-frame camera with a 61-megapixel sensor

Sigma has unveiled what it calls the "world's smallest and lightest single lens mirrorless camera," a claim that's easy to believe in looking at it.

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The UK's Alan Turing £50 bank note is a love letter to coding

The UK has unveiled its £50 Alan Turing bank note, and it's appropriately both very secure and a nod to the computer scientist's achievements.

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Spotify updates its desktop and web apps to match its mobile experience

Spotify has overhauled its desktop and web apps, adding new playlist controls and the ability to download music and podcasts.

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Interview: Paul Douglas, Scottish Water

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Facebook disrupts Chinese espionage operation

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Amazon begins selling NFL merch after securing Thursday Night Football deal

Amazon is adding thousands of new NFL products to its online store including jerseys and accessories on the heels of its Thursday Night Football deal.

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So you've bought an OLED TV — now what?

Here's a list of the best accessories to buy for your OLED TV, plus tips to make the most out of your new set.

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B&O's Beoplay HX headphones offer ANC and 35 hours of battery life

Bang & Olufsen has launched Beoplay HX, a new pair of wireless headphones that offers up to 35 hours of use with both Bluetooth and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) switched on.

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'Smart clothes' that can measure your movements #wanitaxigo

Google's 'Memory' feature could turn Assistant into an Android organizer

Google is working on a new feature for Assistant on Android called "Memory" that could transform it into into a handy organizer.

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The Morning After: Dyson's new laser-equipped vacuum

Dyson put a laser on a vacuum for some reason.

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Microsoft shows off Windows 10's new File Explorer icons

The latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build includes the latest batch of redesigned folders for the platform.

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Samsung's 512GB DDR5 module is a showcase for the future of RAM

Samsung has unveiled a new RAM module that shows the potential of DDR5 memory in terms of speed and capacity.

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Tech firms need to keep focusing on mental wellbeing and support

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Tech firms need to keep focusing on mental wellbeing and support

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The 3-2-1 backup rule: Has cloud made it obsolete?

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Twitter surveys users about Facebook-style emoji reactions

Some Twitter users are getting surveys asking them to pick between several different emoji reaction sets.

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'FFVIII Remastered' arrives for $17 on Android and iOS

Now you can play the HD edition of 'Final Fantasy VIII' on your iOS or Android device.

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Dodge's 2FA security update for muscle cars will slow thieves to a crawl

A security PIN for Dodge's performance vehicles stops anyone else from speeding away -- even if they have a key.

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Playdate's mirror app links the handheld to a PC for streaming and control

When Panic's Playdate portable console ships, you'll be able to plug it into a PC to mirror the screen for streaming, or control it from the computer.

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Tuning in the noise? New electromagnetic circuit simulator visualizes radiation phenomena #wanitaxigo

Knitting roads: Digitalized road construction uses no concrete #wanitaxigo

Sonos now has a 24-bit music streaming option

Qobuz is the first service to offer that level of audio streaming quality through Sonos speakers.

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VTech’s latest instant camera for kids prints photos for only a penny

VTech's upcoming $75 instant camera for kids will only cost you a penny per printed photo, and it comes out this summer.

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Samsung will use drone deliveries for Galaxy products in Ireland

Some Samsung customers in Ireland will receive their orders through a courier that can take to the skies and reach them within a few minutes.

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Lime is offering app-free scooter rentals and free reservations to tempt new riders

Lime is targeting new riders by offering an app-less experience that saves you the hassle of creating an account and setting up a payment method.

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Apparent drop in cyber incidents highlights underlying problems

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Post Office was told in 2013 that Fujitsu witness was unreliable in subpostmaster prosecutions

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Tableau chief Adam Selipsky to succeed Andy Jassy as CEO of AWS

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The Morning After: The verdict on the OnePlus 9 Pro

And the big absence of movie theaters this last year.

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Netflix's animated film 'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' arrives April 30th

Netflix has announced that "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" animated film from Into the Spider-Verse's Lord & Miller will arrive on April 30th.

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UK faces significant cyber talent shortfall

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UK faces significant cyber talent shortfall

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Smart's airless bike tires use NASA tech to defeat punctures

NASA-approved startup Smart is using the space agency's smart memory alloy tech in its Metl bike tires.

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MyZone’s hybrid fitness tracker breaks free of the chest strap

MyZone has announced an upgraded heart-rate tracker that doesn’t have to wrap around your torso to track your workouts and activity. The MZ-Switch is apparently the first device in the world that monitors both PPG (photoplethysmography) and ECG (electrocardiography) readings for more accurate activity monitoring with less “blind spots”.

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Cyber criminals forging Covid-19 vaccine certificates

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How to choose the right email security service for your organisation

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Employees must be given the right to disconnect

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Tesla now accepts Bitcoin in the US

As it promised earlier this year, Tesla now accepts payment in Bitcoin, according to Tesla's website and a tweet from CEO Elon Musk.

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'Final Fantasy XI' reboot for mobile has been canceled

The Final Fantasy XI reboot that Square Enix was developing with Nexon, a South Korean-Japanese publisher focusing on online games for PC and mobile, has officially been canceled.

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Facebook's Clubhouse competitor could be a Messenger Rooms feature

Facebook's Messenger Rooms could offer a Live Audio broadcast experience à la Clubhouse in the future.

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Amazon's new Fire TV voice remote with app shortcuts will ship April 14th

This $30 remote for your Fire TV adds four buttons linking directly to apps like Netflix and Disney+.

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'Auto Chess' is coming to PS5 with haptic feedback

'Auto Chess' is coming to the PS5 on March 30th, and soon it's adding a Training Camp to assist new players.

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Watch the OnePlus 9 launch event with us live at 9:40AM ET

OnePlus isn’t exactly known for keeping secrets — the company has spent the last few weeks teasing the launch of its new OnePlus 9 series smartphones, and a bevy of related leaks mean there’s little left to the imagination at this point. (Hello, OnePlus Watch!) I can think of one way to have some fun with the company’s latest streaming launch event, though: by watching it unfold with me and Engadget reviews editor Cherlynn Low.

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Amazon's Kindle for Kids hits an all-time low of $75

If you missed Amazon's deal on Kindle for Kids back in February, don't worry: you can now get it from the website for only $75, which is the lowest price we've seen for the e-reader.

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UK defence strategy strengthens AI, cyber and satellite spies

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Scottish government embarks on green datacentre investment push

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Would the UK really nuke a cyber attacker?

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Master & Dynamic's MW08 earbuds combine premium materials and hybrid ANC

Master & Dynamic's latest true wireless earbuds are built with new materials, larger drivers and more robust active noise cancellation.

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Porsche update gives the 2020 Taycan features from this year's model

Porsche has unveiled a free update for the 2020 Taycan that brings it up-to-date with features like improved driving dynamics, new intelligent charging functions and the latest navigation/infotainment features.

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The Morning After: How new hard drives are using microwaves and lasers

How to stop your Android apps from crashing, and a look inside upcoming hard drive technology.

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Microsoft's Xbox Network is a reaction to the free-to-play boom

Microsoft is using a new "Xbox Network" moniker for parts of its free online gaming service after recently enabling free multiplayer for free-to-play games like 'Fortnite.'

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Laying the groundwork on quantum roadmap

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Young people don’t feel they have advanced digital skills for work

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Home Office completes transfer of all business apps to Oracle Cloud

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Google and Microsoft team up to fix compatibility issues between browsers

Google, Microsoft and the broader web community are working together to make it easier for developers to build websites that work seamlessly across browsers.

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Young people don’t feel they have advanced digital skills for work

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Security Think Tank: Attacks on CNI – an evolving frontier in warfare

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Regal Cinemas strikes Warner Bros. deal to show 2021 movies alongside HBO Max

Regal cinemas has announced that it will re-open US theaters on April 2nd with the release of Warner Bros.' Godzilla vs. Kong.

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Nintendo's upgraded Switch may use NVIDIA DLSS for 4K gaming

Nintendo's next Switch may use an NVIDIA GPU that supports Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) that will allow it to output higher-quality graphics.

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Now everyone can send Steam Remote Play Together links

Steam's Remote Play Together is available to all users now that it's out of beta.

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What's on TV this week: 'Dota: Dragon's Blood' and 'Invincible'

Netflix and Amazon are both launching new animated series this week: 'Dota: Dragon's Blood' and 'Invincible.'

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Microsoft is reportedly 'in the running' to buy Discord for more than $10 billion

Discord is reportedly up for sale with a price that could go over $10 billion.

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Nintendo and Niantic are teaming up again for an AR 'Pikmin' game

Remember Pokémon Go? Now Nintendo and Niantic are teaming up on a new Pikmin game.

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Android apps like Gmail are crashing and 'WebView' may be to blame

If Gmail and other Android apps on your phone are crashing -- you're not alone.

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‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ is the show MCU diehards have been waiting for

'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' is our first real look at a post-Blip world.

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Spotify's new home screen lets you quickly resume unfinished podcasts

About a year ago, Spotify revamped its home screen to make it easier to find your favorite playlists and podcasts. It was a pretty helpful redesign, and today Spotify announced that it's further tweaking things with a focus on quickly getting back to what you've been listening to.

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Sony's 360 Reality Audio speakers are now available for pre-order

Sony's first 360 Reality Audio speakers are now available for pre-order, priced at $300 and $700.

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'Resident Evil Village' is coming to Stadia on May 7th

If you pre-order or buy the game by May 21st, you'll get a free Stadia Controller and Chromecast Ultra.

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Get this Klipsch home theater surround sound system for over 50 percent off

This complete surround sound set by Klipsch will help fill the gaps that your TV is missing.

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Samsung reveals pricing for its latest Q-series and A-series soundbars

The HW-Q800A, which offers built-in Alexa voice control and Dolby Atmos support, costs $900.

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$50m ransomware demand on Acer is highest ever

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Roku will stream every episode of 'This Old House' for free

Roku now owns every last bit of 'This Old House,' and it's streaming all episodes for free through the Roku Channel.

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Hard drives are about to get supercharged

HAMR and MAMR are a pair of new methods for writing data to hard drives that could boost capacity as high as 60TB per drive, or beyond.

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FDA clears first AI device to spot hidden signs of COVID-19

The FDA has cleared an AI-powered armband for emergency use that can identify signs of COVID-19 in asymptomatic individuals using light sensors and a computer processor.

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Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra drops to a new low price of $900

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is on sale for a new low price of $900 at Samsung thanks to an offer code.

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Google's Pixel Buds drop to $159 at B&H Photo and Best Buy

Google's Pixel Buds are on sale for $159 at Best Buy and B&H Photo -- that's $20 less than their normal price.

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Fitbit's Inspire 2 wearable gains Tile's tracking tech

Fitbit is adding support for Tile's Bluetooth item tracking tech to its Inspire 2 wearable by way of a free update.

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Jeep's all-electric Wrangler concept has a six-speed manual transmission

Jeep aims to show that EVs can be more than just staid sedans with a new concept based on its classic Wrangler 4x4.

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HP’s new Envy laptops feature larger, 4K displays

HP is launching two new Envy laptops with new Intel and AMD processors, NVIDIA graphics and up to 4K OLED resolution.

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The Morning After: Brazil wants in-box chargers with new iPhones

Apple is fined in Brazil for selling iPhones without a charger, while Coinbase is fined $6.5 million over cryptocurrency trading claims. Also: Donald Trump is planning his very own social network.

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Apple pulls more iMac models ahead of possible M1 refresh

Apple has stopped selling two versions of the 21.5 inch iMac amid rumors that it's planning a new all-in-one workstation.

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Samsung latest high-res monitors go all-in on HDR

Samsung has launched its business and consumer lineup of high-resolution monitors, and this year, all 12 of them support HDR.

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QLC flash storage: What it costs and its best use cases

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Security Think Tank: Back to square one – ground-up CNI protection

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Dyson's new air purifier shows how much formaldehyde it's trying to destroy

The new Dyson Purifier Formaldehyde air purifiers — Hot+Cool (HP09) and Cool (TP09) — are able to distinguish formaldehyde from other VOCs using a dedicated solid-state formaldehyde sensor, in order to better monitor the carcinogenic gas constantly released from the likes of furniture, carpets, paint and flooring.

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Opera's iOS app gets a cleaner look and shorter name

The app's no longer called Opera Touch.

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CIO interview: Juliette Atkinson, IT director, Bradford University

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TikTok bans some Myanmar accounts to limit the reach of violent videos

TikTok is banning accounts from Myanmar that post violent videos, but it comes long after other sites took action.

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Donald Trump plans to launch a social network in 'two to three months'

A Donald Trump aide says the former President will launch a social network in two to three months, although it may have trouble getting the tech partners it needs.

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Apple to pay $308.5 million for allegedly violating a DRM patent

Apple has been ordered to pay $308.5 million in a lawsuit alleging that the copyright protection in the App Store and Music violates PMC's patents.

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Coinbase fined $6.5 million over cryptocurrency trading claims

Regulators have fined Coinbase $6.5 million for allegedly misleading cryptocurrency buyers about trading volumes.

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Apple fined $2 million in Brazil for selling iPhone 12 without a charger

Brazil has fined Apple nearly $2 million for selling the iPhone 12 and other models in the country without including a charger.

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'Tenet' finally comes to HBO Max on May 1st

'Tenet' is finally streaming on HBO Max on May 1st, several months after its originally planned theatrical debut.

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These truly wireless over-ear headphones combine unique design and functionality

Human Headphones are two pieces, like most portable earbuds, but they’re built with an over-ear design for both better audio quality and more effective adaptive sound.

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Apple wants Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney to testify in Epic lawsuit

Apple and Epic have produced witness lists for an App Store lawsuit that would include Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney and other major executives.

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Rivian plans a network of 10,000 EV chargers in North America by 2023

Rivian is countering Tesla by planning a network of 10,000 EV chargers across the US and Canada by 2023.

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Microsoft Defender will automatically prevent Exchange server exploits

Microsoft Defender Antivirus has been updated so that it automatically mitigates CVE-2021-26855 on vulnerable Exchange servers.

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Twitter creates an entity in Turkey to obey a social media law

Twitter has set up a legal body in Turkey to comply with a social media law, but there are concerns this might have consequences for privacy and freedom of speech.

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Xbox Series X and S owners start testing Dolby Vision HDR for gaming

Xbox Series X and S owners are reporting that Microsoft has started testing Dolby Vision HDR on the consoles, albeit with limits.

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China reportedly bans Tesla cars from military facilities over spying fears

China's military has reportedly banned Tesla cars from its facilities over fears the cameras could be used for spying.

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ICYMI: We spend a few nights with the Bose Sleepbuds 2

Here's a recap of Engadget's tech reviews from this week, including those for the Bose Sleepbuds 2 and AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU.

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Hitting the Books: Bill Gates on why we can't have electric airplanes

In his new book, tech luminary Bill Gates lays out his comprehensive plan to halt the oncoming environmental apocalypse, blunt the effects of human-caused climate change, and keep Earth habitable for the next generation.

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Get a 13-course training bundle on DIY PIC microcontrollers for $50

With 27 hours of expert instruction, this course bundle will teach you how to build remote door locks, RC vehicles and more.

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Recommended Reading: Breaking down 'Zack Snyder’s Justice League'

Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.

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The Morning After: A ransomware gang is demanding $50 million from Acer

Acer is reportedly suffering a ransomware attack, and we're taking a look at the future of Twitter.

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'United States vs. Reality Winner' is sympathetic, but not essential

'United States vs. Reality Winner' is sympathetic whisteblower documentary that could go a lot deeper.

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Acer reportedly hit by $50 million ransomware attack

The REvil ransomware gang is demanding $50 million from Taiwanese computer manufacturer Acer, according to Bleeping Computer, The Record and other sources, and it may have exploited a Microsoft Exchange vulnerability to gain entry into the company's network.

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Tablo rolls out a $200 quad-tuner DVR with HDMI

This $200 DVR can record up to four programs at once on USB-connected storage.

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Microsoft updated Windows 10 again to fix printer problems

An emergency Windows 10 update last week fixed BSOD errors linked to printers, and now a second one addresses missing graphics and logos.

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UKtech50 2021: Alison Davis, CIO, Natural History Museum

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UKtech50 2021: Ash Jokhoo, CDIO, Virgin Atlantic

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UKtech50 2021: Belinda Finch, CIO, Three

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UKtech50 2021: John Fitzpatrick, director for digital enablement, MoD

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UKtech50 2021: John Hobson, VP & CIO, Kellogg Europe

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UKtech50 2021: Kash Ghedia, CIO, Welcome Break

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UKtech50 2021: Phil Gosset, head of innovation, Nationwide Building Society

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Beats Solo Pro and Galaxy Buds Pro are back to all-time lows at Woot

Beats Solo Pro and Galaxy Buds Pro are back down to all-time low prices at Woot.

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Barnes & Noble teamed up with Lenovo for its new 10-inch Nook tablet

Barnes & Noble has launched a new 10-inch Nook tablet that it has designed in collaboration with Lenovo.

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Coronavirus leads to legacy modernisation cloud boost

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Podcast: Samsung's A-series event and Google's sleep-tracking display

This week, we discuss Samsung's cringeworthy Unpacked event, Google's intriguing but possibly creepy sleep-tracking smart display and PC hardware news.

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The best tech deals we found in Best Buy's weekend sale

Here's a list of the best tech deals we found in Best Buy's 3-day sale, including discounts on Samsung's Galaxy S21 5G and Microsoft's Surface Pro 7.

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Modder brings the world of Bioshock to 'Half-Life: Alyx'

While you patiently wait for the next BioSchock game, there's some new, unexpected Bioshock content you can try out.

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The Morning After: PlayStation’s next-gen VR controllers look very different

PSVR: the next generation. And it's time to up your podcasting game.

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Yandex's autonomous cars have driven over six million miles in 'challenging conditions'

Yandex's self-driving cars have now driven over 10 million kilometres, mostly on Moscow's icy roads.

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Trust your surveillance? Why hacked cameras are very bad

When a breach captures a part of us that is unchangeable, does it mean that we have allowed technology to pry too deeply into our lives?

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Hacker who tried to extort Tesla pleads guilty

A Russian national accused of trying to hack and extort Tesla has pleaded guilty, avoiding a jury trial and a possible long stay in prison.

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NASA and SpaceX agree to share data to avoid satellite collisions

NASA and SpaceX have signed a joint agreement in an effort to prevent their assets from crashing into each other.

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'Among Us' map The Airship arrives on March 31st

Among Us fans have had to wait patiently to play a new map, but that wait is nearly over.

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Security Think Tank: Properly protecting CNI demands specificity

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Facebook is 'exploring' building a version of Instagram for kids

Facebook has made it one of its priorities to build a version of Instagram for users under 13, according to an internal company post obtained by BuzzFeed News.

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Watch NASA's SLS Core Stage fire for eight minutes

NASA's Moon mission rocket completed an important test on Thursday.

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Barnes & Noble's new Nook tablet will be revealed soon

The Nook tablet isn't dead -- Barnes & Noble and Lenovo are collaborating on a new device.

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Vaccine passports cannot put basic rights at risk, warns BCS

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For Virgin Hyperloop, trust is its most valuable commodity

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Coca-Cola is launching vending machine subscriptions in Japan

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YouTube's TikTok competitor Shorts expands to the US

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Cherry MX mechanical keyboards are headed to Alienware's slim laptops

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Government to bail out Post Office which can’t afford to pay compensation to subpostmasters

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Reshaping the women-in-tech debate in Denmark, from the top down

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FBI report reveals cybercrime victims lost $4.2 billion in 2020

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These are Sony's PS5 VR controllers

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Reshaping the women-in-tech debate in Denmark, from the top down

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The SMART Tire Company announces Mars Rover tires to become available for use on Earth #wanitaxigo

‘The Lonely Assassins’ is the best Doctor Who game ever made

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The Morning After: Intel recruits a former enemy in the Mac vs. PC battle

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BMW offers a first look at its production i4 electric sedan

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Survey: Backup failures hit a high as pandemic working hits home

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Motorola is trying that 'your phone can be a PC' thing again

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Subpostmasters in Court of Appeal to end 20-year torment

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AT&T blames net neutrality law for HBO Max counting against data caps

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Google Chrome's real-time captions are now available on PC and Mac

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Perseverance recording reveals what driving on Mars sounds like

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Epic Games Store lines up new social features including a party system

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Panasonic is adding 6K video shooting to the S1

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Bloomberg: New iPad Pros will include Thunderbolt and Mini LED tech

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Intel's new PC ads bring back the 'I'm a Mac' guy out of of desperation

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Samsung packed smoother screens into its newest A-series phones

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Wikipedia plans to charge large organizations using its encyclopedia

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'The Outer Worlds' update lifts frame rate caps on PS5 and Xbox Series X

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Capita restructures to simplify its business

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Unagi's take-home scooter subscription service expands to six new cities

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: A curious return to mid-range GPUs

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Watch Samsung's Galaxy Awesome Unpacked with us live at 9:40AM ET

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Apple wins first battle in French fight over iOS 14 privacy protections

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New perovskite design shows path to higher efficiency #wanitaxigo

Riot Games has cleared its CEO of harassment following investigation

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The Morning After: Your work-from-home setup needs a 40-inch upgrade

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Security Think Tank: CNI operators must focus on core issues

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Cyber sector welcomes PM’s defence review

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Nordic healthcare digitisation drives medtech growth

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Utah considers bill that would install anti-porn filters on new phones

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Activision Blizzard lays off 50 employees in esports restructuring

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Samsung says it may skip the Galaxy Note this year

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Teenage Twitter Bitcoin hacker will spend three years in prison

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SpaceX posts a clearer look at the Starship SN10 test flight

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This PlayStation DVR add-on is coming back in Japan, and it will get PS5 support

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Facebook unveils 'corporate human rights' policy

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Now Apple Maps can help you find COVID-19 vaccination sites

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Google will split a $3 million COVID-19 fact-checking fund among 11 projects

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Corsair’s new 60-percent keyboard is a rare and overpriced misstep

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Google's latest Nest Hub smart display detects motion to track your sleep

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HyperX's Amazon sale includes headsets, keyboards and other accessories

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Apple reportedly dominated the wearables market over the holidays

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Google Family Link now lets parents remove time limits on individual apps

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Twitter lets users tie multiple 2FA security keys to their accounts

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MoD partners playing fast and loose with confidential data

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The Morning After: Netflix dominates Oscar nominations during a pandemic year

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'Fortnite' Season 6 introduces a Primal theme with animals and Lara Croft

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Signal's encrypted messaging app stops working in China

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Microsoft releases one-click ProxyLogon mitigation tool

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Unusual DearCry ransomware uses ‘rare’ approach to encryption

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Microsoft cloud users hit by global outage linked to Azure Active Directory issue

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Netflix's live-action 'Cowboy Bebop' show has finished filming in New Zealand

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Microsoft releases a one-click patch for its critical Exchange flaw

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Containers play a key role in post-pandemic IT architectures

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Government calls for input into Covid-19 vaccine passports

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Facebook will pay News Corp to use its content in Australia

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Logitech's first 'in-ear monitors' for gaming cost $50

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All four Indiana Jones movies are coming home in 4K on June 8th

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What's on TV this week: 'Justice League,' 'Falcon and Winter Soldier'

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Sony's new 4K TVs with 'cognitive' CPUs are rolling out, VRR will follow later

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Fox's Tubi is the latest free streaming service to explore original shows

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8BitDo's Pro 2 controller adds back paddles and a quick profile switcher

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UK plans ‘full spectrum’ approach to national cyber security

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Microsoft Exchange ProxyLogon attacks spike 10 times in four days

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Parliamentary PACA Committee slams Gove over Covid-19 data failures

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The Zebra provides hassle-free savings on car insurance

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Tinder users will soon be able to access a background check database

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Elon Musk changes job title to “Technoking of Tesla”

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Apple's MacBook Pro M1 is $150 off at Amazon

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Bose Sleepbuds 2 review: How much is a good night's rest worth?

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Streaming dominates Oscar nominations in a stay-at-home year

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Twitter fixed a bug that suspended users for posting the word 'Memphis'

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US charges CEO of company selling encrypted devices to drug traffickers

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Research: Continuous upgrades to datacentre virtualisation setups key to curbing carbon emissions

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Mace Group uses RealWear to support Covid-safe site inspections

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Taiwanese horror game ‘Devotion’ returns after China controversy

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The Morning After: Deepfakes and cheerleaders

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Sony's impressive WH-1000XM4 headphones are back down to $278

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Kia offers a first look at its new EV6 electric car

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EncroChat ruling has ‘far-reaching effects’ for legal role of interception in UK investigations

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Facebook will help you find and book a COVID-19 vaccination

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Security Think Tank: CNI operators are in an unenviable position

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Containers for a post-pandemic IT architecture

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Woman allegedly made deepfakes to kick rivals off daughter's cheerleading squad

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Clubhouse tackles privacy issues with its drop-in audio chats

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AT&T adds 5G to its legacy unlimited data plans

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Arrest warrants for Candians behind Sky ECC cryptophone networks used by organised crime

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Mini will reportedly go all-electric by 2030

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Several Amazon Echo devices are on sale for today only

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Become an expert in Adobe Creative Cloud with this $34 training program

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Sports giant Neymar appears headed to 'Fortnite'

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Google will face lawsuit over Incognito mode tracking

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'Fallout 4' and other Bethesda games will get a frame rate boost on Xbox

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Tesla factory reported hundreds of COVID-19 cases after reopening

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FAA's final drone rules start taking effect April 21st

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Court blocks US ban on Xiaomi investment

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ICYMI: We test drive Volkswagen’s ID.4 EV crossover

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Elon Musk and Tesla face lawsuit for allegedly violating SEC deal

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Hitting the Books: America's loneliness crisis began well before the COVID quarantine

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Get a pair of Beats Solo3 headphones for over 45 percent off

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Recommended Reading: The MCU after 'WandaVision'

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The Morning After: Apple will discontinue the original HomePod

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OnePlus will reveal its first smartwatch on March 23rd

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Google welcomes third-party developers' Tiles to Wear OS

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Apple gives up on its original HomePod in favor of the $99 mini

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Disney World will let you use your phone instead of a MagicBand

You won't need to wear a MagicBand to get around Walt Disney World with a minimum of fuss. The theme park is introducing a Disney MagicMobile service that uses your phone or smartwatch for entry and other features. You'll only have to create...

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The Apple Watch SE drops to $259 on Amazon

The Apple Watch SE came out last fall as the more affordable alternative to Apple's flagship Series 6, and it proved to be a pretty capable device at a solid price. Now Amazon knocked the price of the Apple Watch SE down to $259, which is the bes...

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Web founder calls for ubiquitous, safe internet access for young people

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DearCry ransomware targets vulnerable Exchange servers

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Mila hands-on: Much smarter (and pricier) than your average air purifier

Whether you have allergies or just want to breathe the freshest air possible, an air purifier could be a wise purchase. Air purifiers are able to remove fine particles like dust, pollen, pet dander and smoke. They’ve also been proven to capture airbo...

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Engadget Podcast: WTF are NFTs?

This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into the wild world of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, with Engadget Senior Editor Dan Cooper. What do they mean for the future of art and commerce? And should you care about them at all? Also, we chat about Micros...

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Amazon Go – is now the right time?

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Interview: Uber driver Yaseen Aslam on his Supreme Court battle and what’s next for gig workers

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Google says Chrome 89 was built to save memory and load faster

Google has discussed how Chrome version 89 has improved the browser's memory usage and loading times on Mac, Windows and Android in a new post on the Chromium blog. The tech giant says the browser is now smarter when it comes to using and discar...

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The Morning After: The worst way to watch 'Tenet'

Welcome to Friday morning. As some email subscribers may have noticed, the daily newsletter has been on hiatus for several weeks as we contended with a persistent technical issue. We’ve now figured out a fix, so we’re back to our regularly scheduled...

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'Pokémon Go' trial gives players a peek at what might be inside their eggs

Pokémon Go is giving some players the chance to peep the contents of their eggs in a move that could be aimed at preempting legal restrictions on loot boxes in Europe. Germany and Belgium have respectively passed laws limiting games that carry the ga...

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Apple's 512GB Mac Mini M1 is back down to $829 at B&H Photo

If you want Apple's latest M1 processor technology (and already have a display and keyboard), there's no cheaper way to get it than the Mac mini M1. Now, it's possible to pick up the 512GB model with 8GB of RAM at a price that matches the...

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Brewer Molson Coors targeted in cyber attack

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Tape that: Dutch inventor of audio cassette dies at age 94 #wanitaxigo

Verizon's 5G Home Internet arrives in 10 new locations

Verizon (owner of Engadget's parent company Verizon Media) has expanded its 5G Home Internet service's availability, launching it in 10 new cities this month. Starting on March 18th, the service will roll out to parts of Cleveland, OH; Las Ve...

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Security Think Tank: US security efforts may centre on collaboration

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Jeep's Wagoneer lineup is loaded with technology and touchscreens

Last seen in 1993, Jeep's Wagoneer is back and big in every sense of the word — including the amount of technology found inside. The classic large luxury SUV brand (which surely inspired the Simpson's "Canyonero") has multiple touch...

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Pakistan bans TikTok again for hosting 'obscene' content

Tiktok users in Pakistan won't be able to access the app yet again after the Peshawar High Court issued an order to ban the short-form video sharing platform in the country. According to Al Jazeera, Ary News TV and other local news outlets, the c...

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Twitter has been plugged into a Handspring Visor for some reason

In a curiosity that appeals to all seven people who still have a working Handspring Visor PDA, Gizmodo points out that developer Jorge Cohen has worked out a solution bringing Twitter to the PalmOS device via its HotSync cradle. Sure it's "k...

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Netflix's 'Resident Evil' CG anime leans on familiar voice actors

We're still waiting to hear more about the live-action Resident Evil show Netflix has in development, but tonight the streamer revealed more details about its anime series that will arrive later this year. Timed to coincide with the game's 25...

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The Roku Channel's first free exclusive show will debut next week

Later this year Roku will add Quibi's library of content to its free streaming channel, but the first exclusive show for the platform debuts next week. The action drama Cypher is a show licensed by Roku to stream on The Roku Channel, portraying a...

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Spotify's shared playlist queue feature expands to Polestar 2 vehicles

Last year, Spotify started beta testing Group Sessions. It's a feature that allows up to six people to share control over the music playing in the background of a physical or virtual get-together. Those involved can queue up songs,...

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NFTs are both priceless and worthless

It is no longer possible to ignore NFTs, the crypto off-shoot that can tie intangible assets to specific, unalterable tokens. Interest in NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has spiked over the last year, and is now breaking into the mainstream with several h...

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Google Meet update crams more people into your mobile video calls

Google Meet's group video chats have had a tile layout on large screens since the start of the pandemic, but you've had to endure a far less practical (and less egalitarian) view if you wanted to participate on your phone. No more — Google is...

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OVHcloud datacentre fire: Efforts underway to bring affected cloud customers back online

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Potential miscarriages of justice of Scottish subpostmasters move to full review

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UK digital regulators set out plans to strengthen cooperation

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The best white noise machines for babies

There’s a lot to learn when you have a child in the NICU, and one tip I picked up from the nursing staff was the importance of having a white noise machine at home. Babies often find white (or brown or pink) noise soothing as it recreates some of the...

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The designer of 'Everybody's Gone to the Rapture' has a new game coming this summer

If you've had your fill of single player slogs — or tedious multiplayer modes that require you to grind for virtual riches that otherwise cost real money — then The Magnificent Trufflepigs should feel like a breath of fresh air. The new offering...

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Oracle Q3, 2020-21: Revenue growth of 3% backdrop to Ellison attack on SAP

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SSL's UF8 DAW controller is a luxury in search of an audience

My studio setup, like many bedroom producers’, is a hodgepodge of random nonsense. Honestly there are a lot of pain points in my current workflow, but one of the biggest is mixing. I use a Tascam 424 Portastudio (yes the kind that records to cassette...

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Oppo's Find X3 Pro has a 30x 'microscope' camera

Following the teaser way back in November, Oppo is finally launching the Find X3 series today, starting with the flagship Find X3 Pro. The main focus of this Snapdragon 888-powered device is photography. It packs the same flagship sensor in both the...

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The Morning After: This electric pickup will take on Tesla in 2023

We're still staring at Canoo's unusual electric pick-up that looks set to take on Tesla's Cybertruck. We're also thinking on why Apple's iPhone 12 Mini has struggled. But today we're starting with some sad news. The former Phi...

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Attack on surveillance cameras a warning over security, ethics

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Apple's MagSafe Duo Charger is 22 percent off at Best Buy

After axing its AirPower project in 2019, Apple chose to offer a range of wireless charging products under the revived MagSafe brand instead. Last year saw the release of fast wireless chargers for Qi-enabled devices, and compatible cases, sleeves an...

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After Emotet takedown, Trickbot roars up threat charts

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Data-driven innovation needs trustworthy governance

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Norwegian government falls victim to Microsoft attacks

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CW Europe: Nordic tech startups create blueprint for post-Covid working environment

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IFS ramps up single-platform cloud delivery as it bids ERP adieu

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Scottish farm subsidy body slashes dev time with Pure all-flash

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US lawmakers introduce bill to make high-speed internet available to all

A new bill aims to make high-speed internet more accessible everywhere in the US, including far-flung locations and underserved communities. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn has introduced the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (PDF), wh...

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EA opens probe into claims that staff are selling rare FIFA 21 Ultimate Team cards

EA is looking into allegations within its community that some employees are selling rare FIFA 21 Ultimate Team cards for cash. The gaming giant generated $1.49 billion in net revenue from Ultimate Team mode, which allows fans to create their own team...

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Vudu has arrived on Amazon's Fire TV platform

Last year Walmart sold its mostly-video on-demand video service Vudu to Fandango, and now, after many years of not working on Amazon's Fire TV platform the app has finally reached one of the few devices it wasn't already on. Vudu has always s...

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UK launches fellowship to attract tech talent to government

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Met Police chooses Capgemini as strategic IT infrastructure services provider

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SAS launches free data skills programme for job seekers

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Welsh FA boss linked to recruitment of controversial former Post Office executive to step down

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Patch Tuesday overshadowed by Microsoft Exchange attacks

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OVHcloud confirms no casualties following fire at Strasbourg datacentre campus

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Government’s refusal of freedom of information request about Post Office scandal ‘deeply concerning’

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Police crack world’s largest cryptophone network as criminals swap EncroChat for Sky ECC

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Twitch might be testing a streamer scoring system to facilitate ad sales

Twitch appears to be toying with a program that automatically rates streamers based on a handful of factors — including age, suspension history and partnership status — in order to pair them with advertisers. It's called the Brand Safety Score, and it was discovered in Twitch's internal API by cybersecurity student Daylam Tayari, who posted images of the changelog on Twitter.

A Twitch spokesperson stopped short of confirming the existence of the Brand Safety Score to Engadget, but offered the following statement:

"We are exploring ways to improve the experience on Twitch for viewers and creators, including efforts to better match the appropriate ads to the right communities. User privacy is critical on Twitch, and, as we refine this process, we will not pursue plans that compromise that priority. Nothing has launched yet, no personal information was shared, and we will keep our community informed of any updates along the way."

Twitch has added an automatic Brand Safety Score which grades how brand friendly every streamer is based on things like chat behavior, ban history, manual ratings by Twitch staff, games played, age, automod and more (See below).
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According to Tayari, the Brand Safety Score rates streamers based on their age (whether they're over 18 or 21), suspension history, relationship with Twitch, partnership status, whether they use automod and at what level, whether a stream is set to mature, and the ESRB ratings of their games. There's also a section to add a manual rating from a Twitch employee.

As described, the Brand Safety Score sounds similar to ad-rating systems already employed by sites like YouTube and Twitter, or even ratings on ridesharing apps. It should help advertisers sort through the sea of streamers, and could affect Twitch's Bounty Board, where advertisers offer specific gigs to a handful of chosen partners and affiliates. 

Knowing which metrics Twitch is tracking can help streamers stay at the top of the pile, though there's no guarantee that the company will make any of its rating algorithms public — unless a curious researcher takes another dive.

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Samsung will hold its next Unpacked event on March 17th

It was only two months ago that Samsung held an Unpacked event to announce the Galaxy S21, but the company is already sending out invites for another event it plans to hold on March 17th at 10 AM ET. The moment of awesome we’ve all been waiting for:...

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Samsung's 980 NVMe SSD boasts high performance with a tradeoff

Samsung has finally introduced a 980 SSD that isn't part of the high-priced Pro line, and it's mostly good news for performance-minded PC users — with a caveat. The company's new base level 980 NVMe drive is billed as a significant upgrad...

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Germany may restrict games with loot boxes to adults

Another European country could soon place legal restrictions on video game loot boxes. As Der Spiegel and Eurogamer report, Germany's Bundestag has passed a reformed Youth Protection Act that would limit loot boxes to games with an 18-plus age ra...

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Insta360's upgraded Go 2 action cam will have a 'Minions Edition'

Following a couple of solid 360 cameras, Insta360 is back in the action cam space with yet another "world’s smallest action camera," the Go 2. While this thumb-sized magnetic camera bares a strong resemblance to its predecessor, it's ac...

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Fitbit's latest activity tracker for kids has up to eight days of battery life

Fitbit has revealed the latest version of its fitness tracker for kids. Fitbit Ace 3 includes many of the features from the previous model, including sleep tracking and a swim-proof design (albeit a more rounded look). It also offers more animated cl...

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OnePlus' 8T and 8 Pro smartphones hit record lows ahead of Series 9 launch

With its new flagship Android phones inbound, OnePlus' 8 series handsets are currently down to all-time lows at Amazon. You can grab the company's first stab at an all-out premium device, the OnePlus 8 Pro, for $700. Or, if you're looking...

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These Shortcuts can help you clean out your iPhone or iPad

“Spring cleaning” usually conjures up images of tedious housework, but it’s worth thinking about tidying up your smartphone and tablet, too — and I don’t mean physically, though that might also be a good idea. If you’re anything like us, your devices...

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UK's Starling Bank reaches unicorn status

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The only Cortana-powered speaker is about to lose Cortana

Harman Kardon's Invoke was the first speaker to use Microsoft's Cortana speaker, and as it later turned out, also the last. In 2020, Microsoft said it would end consumer support for Cortana on iOS, Android and Invoke by early 2021 and use the...

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The Morning After: Testing the best budget robot vacuums

I bought my first Roomba more than a decade ago. Unfortunately, cheap robovacs back then didn’t have much in the way of intelligence or suction power, so it was mostly a curiosity that would bump around my apartment for a while before I followed up w...

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Microsoft will reportedly reveal its plans for Bethesda this week

Now that Microsoft's ZeniMax acquisition has received the all clear from regulators, Xbox is reportedly gearing up to provide more details about what the deal means for its Game Pass customers. Specifically, it's going to reveal in a video pr...

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DevOps pros get salary boost in spite of Covid squeeze

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DevOps pros get salary boost in spite of Covid squeeze

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'Disintegration' developer V1 Interactive is shutting down

V1 Interactive, the indie studio behind the sci-fi tactical shooter Disintegration, has announced that it's officially shutting down less than a year after the game was released. The studio was founded by Marcus Lehto, the former Creative Art Dir...

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