Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Post-pandemic recovery drives NHS digitisation



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In Memoriam: John McAfee

What was it like to work for, and be friends with, the larger-than-life technology entrepreneur back when he helped shape the computer security industry?

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Is the UK government planning to rewrite GDPR?



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Monday, 28 June 2021

YouTube to open a 6,000-seat live entertainment arena in California

YouTube is opening a three-story, 6,000-seat live arena for concerts, esports and creator events at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California.

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YouTube TV now supports 4K streaming, but it comes at a price

Starting today, YouTube TV will have a new add-on called "4K Plus." As the name suggests, it'll enable 4K streaming, assuming you have a compatible TV and streaming device. The 4K Plus add-on also includes the ability to download recordings from your DVR to a phone or tablet, a feature that should be pretty useful for people as they start traveling more this summer.

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How I inadvertently became a vinyl nerd

I became a vinyl nerd this year and purchased the U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus turntable and the Kanto YU4 powered speakers.

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Issac Asimov’s 'Foundation' lands on Apple TV+ September 24

Take a peek at the latest action-packed trailer for the sci-fi saga.

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Zopa Bank to make profit in its first year



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Gartner: IaaS growth boosted during pandemic



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This $15 art program specializes in digital painting

Paintstorm Studio is designed specifically for digital painting and comes with a large menu of brushes and life-like underlayer blending.

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Amazon cashes in on the vinyl resurgence with record of the month club

For $25/month, you'll get a classic album from the '60s and '70s every 30 days or so.

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Honda's first electric SUV will be called the Prologue

Honda has revealed that its first electric SUV is named the Prologue, and will arrive in early 2024 alongside an Acura model.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 Plus will come to high-end phones made by ASUS and Motorola

Qualcomm has introduced a Snapdragon 888 Plus chip that promises faster clock speeds and AI for flagship smartphones from ASUS, Motorola and beyond.

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Netflix lets Android users watch partially downloaded shows

Netflix will let you start watching shows and movies even if they never finished downloading.

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TCL's latest 20-Series phones are now available in the US

TCL's 20-Series phones are available in the US.

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The Morning After: You can hang up Lenovo's new tablet

Today’s headlines: YouTube took down videos documenting Xinjiang human rights abuses, Lenovo's new Yoga Tabs have kickstands that double as hangers, and Apple may be exploring even bigger iPad designs.

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Autonomous Mission Master XT can haul over a ton of supplies into war zones

Armies want autonomous vehicles to reduce the risk and workload for soldiers, and a new model is a prime example of how that will work.

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The world's fastest electric motorcycle has a new aerodynamic challenger

White Motorcycle Concepts is targeting an Electric motorcycle land speed record with its WMC250EV concept.

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LG TVs will soon gain dedicated support for Facebook's Portal TV

LG has made it easier to install Facebook's Portal TV on its webOS-powered TVs thanks to a new firmware update.

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'Dune' release gets pushed back another three weeks to October 22nd

If you've been waiting impatiently to see Denis Villeneuve's much anticipated Dune film, you're going to have to wait a bit longer.

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Sunday, 27 June 2021

Lenovo's Yoga Tab 13 and 11 have kickstands that double as hangers

The company unveiled a fresh slate of tablets at Mobile World Congress.

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Lenovo’s $90 Smart Clock 2 includes a wireless charging pad

Lenovo's Smart Clock 2 offers some improvements for $90. It also comes with a wireless charging pad that's also a nightlight.

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Apple lists the devices you should keep away from your pacemaker

Apple has outlined the productsthat could interfere with pacemakers and other medical devices, and they include much more than just the iPhone 12.

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Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 might sport a slicker, more colorful design

A leak suggests Samsung will release Galaxy Buds 2 with a considerably sleeker design — and punchier colors.

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Venmo will let you sell goods through your personal account

Venmo will soon let you sell goods through a personal account, although you'll have to pay a fee.

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UK watchdog bans cryptocurrency exchange Binance

The UK's financial watchdog has banned Binance's cryptocurrency exchange in the UK,

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China shares video and audio from its Mars rover

China has shared video footageand audio from its Mars rover Zhurong, giving another look at what it's like to explore the Red Planet.

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Microsoft signed a driver loaded with rootkit malware

Microsoft has confirmed that it signed a driver containing malware, although it stressed the limited real-world security impact.

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Apple is reportedly exploring iPad designs with supersized displays

Apple is reportedly looking into iPads with larger screens than the already-big 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

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Improve your typing speed and accuracy with this $50 tool

Lightkey Pro is a smart real-time text predictor that can also correct your spelling and grammar.

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Saturday, 26 June 2021

CRISPR gene editing breakthrough could treat many more diseases

Researchers have discovered that you can inject CRISPR gene editing directly into the bloodstream, potentially leading to effective treatments for many diseases.

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Android developers will get larger sales cuts if they support devices beyond phones

Google has rolled out a worldwide program that gives Android developers a larger cut of sales if they support tablets, watches, and other non-phone devices.

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YouTube took down videos documenting Xinjiang human rights abuses

YouTube took down a string of videos documenting human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang province, and the reasoning isn't necessarily clear.

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VW will stop selling combustion engine cars in Europe by 2035

VW says it will end sales of gas and diesel engine cars in Europe by 2035, although the end will come later in the US.

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ICYMI: Toyota's 2021 Sienna is a stress-free people mover

Engadget's tech reviews this week include the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan, the HP Elite Folio laptop and the OnePlus Nord N200 5G.

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SpaceX plans to launch its first orbital Starship test flight in July

SpaceX says it hopes to launch its first orbital Starship test flight in July, although that's assuming everything stays on track.

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Tesla Autopilot issue leads to 'recall' of nearly 300,000 cars in China

Tesla is 'recalling' almost 300,000 Model 3 and Y cars in China due to Autopilot complaints.

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Simplify your home audio with a $300 Yamaha soundbar and subwoofer

The Yamaha ATS-2090 features a 36-inch soundbar and a wireless subwoofer that have a streamlined, simple setup.

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Friday, 25 June 2021

Microsoft: Steam and Epic would be 'very welcome' in the Windows 11 app store

Microsoft hopes Steam and the Epic Games Store might come to the Windows 11 app store, although its cut for game revenue might prevent that from happening.

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Mozilla’s Rally will share your data with scientists instead of advertisers

With Rally, Mozilla says it hopes to make a case for an equitable market for data.

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Edith Windsor



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Alan Turing



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Apple's new colorful iMacs with 8-core GPUs are $50 off at Amazon

Amazon knocks $50 off Apple's new 24-inch iMac.

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Engadget Podcast: Windows 11 and a chat with Ratchet & Clank devs

Microsoft officially unveiled Windows 11 this week, and Cherlynn and Devindra are ready to dive into everything that’s new.

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Chipolo's One Spot isn't quite an AirTag, but at least it has a hole

Chipolo's One Spot tracker tag is not entirely better, just different.

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Samsung’s $1,299 Jet Bot AI+ robot vacuum detects small objects and cables

Samsung has launched the Jet Bot AI+, a robot vacuum with active stereo-type 3D sensor and an Intel AI solution.

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Virgin Galactic receives FAA approval to take passengers into space

Virgin Galactic has received clearance to fly tourists to space after the FAA updated its operator license.

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The Morning After: Windows 11 will be a free upgrade from Windows 10

Today’s headlines: Microsoft reveals Windows 11, a free upgrade coming later this year Apple might be planning a cheaper iPhone with a big display and Android apps are coming to Windows 11.

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Panasonic turned its $30 million Tesla investment into a $3.6 billion windfall

Panasonic has sold its entire stake in Tesla for around $3.6 billion to raise cash for an acquisition.

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UK opens investigation into Amazon and Google over fake reviews

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into AMazon and Google's handling of fake reviews.

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Microsoft's zero-percent cut on Windows apps doesn't extend to games

Microsoft app developers can keep all their earnings if they use their own commerce platform, unless they're developing games.

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Thursday, 24 June 2021

TCL's OLED wearable display will finally launch next month

TCL is finally releasing its wearable display, called the Nxtwear G, next month.

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Apple's artist-themed Fitness+ workouts start this Monday

Apple is bringing its promised Artist Spotlight to Fitness+ this Monday, alongside a new season of Time To Walk episodes.

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Google delays the rollout of its third-party cookie replacement to mid-2023

Google is pushing back its plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome as part of its Privacy sandbox changes.

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What Neuralink and other BCIs can and can't do

Elon Musk's BCI startup wants to make people more than human by putting computers in their heads but a number of neurology researchers aren’t quite so bullish on these fantastical promises.

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Google and Jio reveal a low-cost smartphone that's 'made for India'

Google has unveiled its first Android smartphone built jointly with Jio, the Indian mobile network it acquired a stake in last year.

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Apple's AirPods Max fall to a new all-time low of $489 at Amazon

You can now pick up a pair of Apple's AirPods Max headphone from Amazon at $490, the lowest price we've seen yet.

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This electronic fairy jar is a charming mix of Pokémon and Tamagotchi

WowWee's new LCD toy lets children amass a collection of colorful fairies in a jar.

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New York City will get its first curbside EV chargers in October

New York City is expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure with the launch of 120 extra charging ports in October.

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The Morning After: Remembering the iconic Nintendo 64, 25 years on

Today’s headlines: Supreme Court rules in Snapchat case that students’ use of expletives is free speech, Uber Eats told to add a price disclaimer to the checkout page, and Founders of South African Bitcoin exchange disappear after supposed $3.6 billion 'hack’.

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Google expands its News Showcase program to Canada

Google has signed agreements with eight publishers in Canada for its News Showcase program, including major publishers like The Globe and Mail.

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Panasonic's S5 and S1 cameras will support high-res Blackmagic RAW video soon

Panasonic will update both its Lumix S1 and S5 full-frame cameras with Blackmagic RAW 5.9K 12-bit 30 fps external video recording capability on July 12th.

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Wednesday, 23 June 2021

EA buys the creators of mobile hit 'Golf Clash' for $1.4 billion

EA has bought Playdemic, the creator of 'Golf Clash,' for $1.4 billion as it dives deeper into mobile sports games.

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This engine is up to 10 times smaller than diesel piston engines but much more efficient

LiquidPiston X-Engines reduce greenhouse gas emissions than traditional gasoline and diesel-powered engines without sacrificing performance.

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'Tribes of Midgard' blends survival, RPG and co-op mechanics for a new kind of Viking game

There aren't enough video game genres to describe 'Tribes of Midgard.'

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US seizes Iranian websites over disinformation claims

The US government has seized 33 websites owned by the Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union (IRTVU), as well as three other sites owned by Iraqi-based Kata’ib Hizballah (KH), after the groups violated US sanctions, the Department of Justice said in a statement yesterday.

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Take a look back at Engadget's favorite Nintendo 64 games

The Engadget staff shares some of their favorite memories of the console on its 25th birthday.

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Gogoro teams with Foxconn to make its e-scooters available worldwide

Gogoro has struck a deal with Foxconn that will help it make battery-swappable e-scooters available worldwide.

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NVIDIA's Canvas app turns doodles into AI-generated 'photos'

NVIDIA has launched Canvas, a new app that can turn doodles into photorealistic landscape images.

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Apple defends the App Store ahead of antitrust debates

A 16-page letter explains that without Apple's protections, the iPhone would become a security hellscape.

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Bird reveals its own e-bike as it moves into bikesharing

Bird Bikes will arrive in several North American and European cities this year.

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The Morning After: Finally, a laundry detergent for space

Today’s headlines: Finally, thanks to Tide, there's a laundry detergent for space, Peloton is coming for your company's fitness plan and Oculus loses one of its first in-app VR ad partners following user backlash.

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Microsoft adds photo editing features to OneDrive

Microsoft has updated OneDrive on Android and the web with new photo editing and viewing features.

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Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Extreme fits RTX 3080 graphics into a slim body

Lenovo has unveiled its 4th-generation flagship ThinkPad X1 Extreme laptop, along with new AMD models and Chromebooks.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming's next-gen upgrade begins rolling out

Some Microsoft xCloud games are already being powered by Xbox Series hardware as part of an update to the company's datacenters.

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Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Here are 10 amazing deals on apps including Parallels Pro and Blinkist

Nab some of the best deals on apps and computer software.

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Several Anker charging gizmos hit record low prices for Prime Day

A GaN fast charging hub is down from $61 to $39.

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Peloton wants to take over your company's fitness plan

Peloton now lets companies offer discounted access to its subscriptions — in other words, to serve as your corporate fitness plan.

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Roland's new mobile mixer has better support for Android and headset mics

The Pro-X offers small, but useful, improvements on the Pro.

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The best TV and home entertainment deals we found for Prime Day

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2021 TV and home entertainment deals you can get, including sales on LG, Samsung and Vizio devices.

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Epic Games will let developers use its voice and anti-cheat services for free

Epic Games has expanded its Online Services' offerings, giving developers access to voice communications and anti-cheat software for free.

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Tinder lets people add videos to their dating profiles

Dating app Tinder is adding videos to user profiles as part of a major update to its app.

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Zoom makes it easy for users to display their gender pronouns

Zoom has unveiled the "pronouns" feature for version 5.7 of the video conferencing platform.

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EU opens antitrust probe into Google's advertising tech

European regulators have launched an antitrust investigation into Google's advertising policies.

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The Morning After: Robot dog maker Boston Dynamics has a new owner

Today’s headlines: Steven Spielberg will produce movies for Netflix, Samsung drops the curve for its latest gaming monitors, and robot dog maker Boston Dynamics is now owned by Hyundai.

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Lego adds Luigi and collaborative play to its Super Mario World line

You're not just getting a brother, you're getting two-player Lego Mario levels.

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London's Tube will offer full mobile coverage by the end of 2024

London is expanding 4G mobile connectivity to the entirety of the tube by 2024.

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Oculus loses one of its first in-app VR ad partners following backlash

The developer of VR game 'Blaston' has pulled the title out of Facebook's ad test on Oculus.

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Tesla's 'Dojo' supercomputer will train its vision-centric autonomous tech

At a CVPR 2021 workshop, Tesla has explained how it's planning to do vision-only autonomous driving using an in-house supercomputer called "Dojo,"

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Monday, 21 June 2021

EU data regulators call for facial recognition ban in public spaces

They also said it should be illegal to use AI for social credit scoring.

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The laptops and tablets worth your money on Prime Day

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2021 laptop and tablet deals you can get, including devices from Razer, Samsung, Acer and more.

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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class merges next-level tech with luxury

Mercedes’ commitment to making sure the S-Class is the benchmark for luxury sedans continues with the 2021 model. Roberto Baldwin took one for a drive to check out its new tech features.

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NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling comes to 'Rust' and a wave of Linux games

NVIDIA is bringing its DLSS upscaling to 'Rust' and a batch of Linux games, on top of announced plans for 'Doom Eternal' and 'Red Dead 2.'

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The best 'Prime Day' tech deals that aren't from Amazon

Here are the best anti-Prime Day 2021 deals from Best Buy, Walmart, Target and others.

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‘Cyberpunk 2077’ is back in the PlayStation Store

Sony has restored 'Cyberpunk 2077' to the PlayStation Store around six months after pulling the game.

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Sony's budget ANC headphones are even cheaper for Prime Day

The Sony WH-CH710N set is at an all-time low of $78 for Amazon Prime Day.

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Sony's WF-1000XM3 earbuds have never been cheaper than this Prime Day deal

Sony's WF-1000XM3 earbuds are down to an all-time low at Amazon as part of deal that also includes a gift card.

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Hyundai now owns robot dog maker Boston Dynamics

Hyundai has acquired Boston Dynamics from Softbank in a deal that values the robotics company at $1.1 billion.

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The best Apple deals we've found on Prime Day so far

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals on Apple devices you can get, including AirPods, MacBooks and more.

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The Morning After: Amazon Prime Day 2021 kicks off

Today’s headlines: NASA is struggling with a computer glitch on the Hubble Space Telescope, Amazon’s Prime Day 2021 kicks off with discounts on the usual suspects, and YouTube's iOS app is finally getting picture-in-picture.

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The best Amazon Prime Day tech deals you can get right now

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2021 tech deals you can get, including sales on headphones, e-readers, robot vacuums and more.

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Facebook launches its Clubhouse clone and podcast streaming

Facebook is rolling out its Clubhouse-like audio rooms, as well as a handful of podcasts.

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These are the best headphones and earbuds on sale for Prime Day

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals on headphones, earbuds and speakers that you can get.

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Porsche to develop battery cells for EV motorsports

Porsche will produce electric batteries for racing cars and some production vehicles as part of a joint venture with German lithium-ion specialist Customcells.

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Samsung's best SSD, the 980 Pro, is $100 for Prime Day

The 500GB model is also down to $100.

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Fitbit's Sense health tracker is just $200 for Prime Day

If you've had your eye on Fitbit's Sense smartwatch, today is the day to get one.

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The Kindle Paperwhite drops to a new low of $80 for Prime Day

The standard Kindle and Kindle Oasis are also on sale.

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The Razer Blade 15 drops to $1,000 for Amazon Prime Day

Amazon has discounted Razer's affordable entry-level Blade 15 model to an all-time low price of $1,000.

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Samsung drops the curve for its latest Odyssey gaming monitors

Samsung has unveiled its latest batch of budget Osyssey gaming monitors including a flat, rather than a curved model that can do 4K at 144Hz.

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This is the Instant Pot deal to grab on Amazon Prime Day

The $50 Instant Pot Duo Nova should do the trick for most people.

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Sony's WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones fall to an all-time low of $248 for Prime Day

Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones with active noise cancellation are on sale for a 29 percent discount at Amazon.

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Most Amazon devices drop to record-low prices for Prime Day

Here are all of Amazon's devices on sale for Prime Day 2021, including Echo speakers, Fire tablets, Kindle e-readers and more.

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Sunday, 20 June 2021

Apple's regular AirPods have dropped to just $100 at Amazon

Apple's AirPods with a wired charging case are on sale for just $100 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day.

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Amazon's new Fire HD 10 tablet falls to $80 for Prime Day

Amazon has discounted its big-screen Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Kids tablets.

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Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K drops to $25 before Prime Day

Amazon has discounted its Fire TV devices ahead of Prime Day.

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Airspeeder completes the first test flight for its electric flying race car

Airspeeder has completed the first test flight for its electric flying race car ahead of a planned racing series.

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Apple's iPad Air returns to a record low $539 at Amazon

Apple's iPad Air has dropped to an all-time low price of $539 at Amazon, making it a good deal if you want a fast

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AirPods Pro are on sale for $190 ahead of Prime Day

Apple AirPods Pro have dropped to a low $190 at Amazon before Prime Day even begins.

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This $80 quadcopter has a 4K camera and fits in your hand

The Ninja Dragon Vortex 9 RC is a quadcopter drone with a 4K HD camera.

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Apple Watch Series 6 drops to $279 at Amazon and Best Buy

Amazon and Best Buy knock $120 off the Apple Watch Series 6 Product Red Edition.

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Toyota's 2021 Sienna hybrid proves minivans can be fun, not just practical

Toyota's 2021 Sienna hybrid is practically the perfect car for parents.

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Saturday, 19 June 2021

'Seinfeld' might not be available to stream for months

'Seinfeld' reportedly won't reach Netflix until September, leaving people without a streaming fix for months after the show leaves Hulu.

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'Atomically thin' transistors could help make electronic skins a reality

Stanford researchers have developed 'atomically-thin' flexible electronics that could make electronic skin (and new implants) practical.

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iPhone bug 'breaks' your WiFi when you join an oddly-named network

Users have discovered an iPhone bug that 'breaks' WiFi if you connect to a hotspot with an unusual name.

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Facial recognition systems are denying unemployment benefits across the US

A facial recognition system from ID.me is denying unemployment benefits to people across the US with potentially concerning frequency.

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ICYMI: The new Studio Buds are the best Beats for most people

Engadget's tech reviews this week include the Beats Studio Buds, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage laptop and the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 laptop.

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NASA struggles to fix a Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch

The Hubble Space Telescope has been suffering from a payload computer glitch for nearly a week, and NASA hasn't had much success fixing it.

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Hitting the Books: How memes spread through society like a 'mind virus'

In The Ascent of Information, award winning New York Times author Caleb Scharf explores humanity's unique penchant for maintaining stores of information outside of ourselves and the steps we'll soon have to take if we want to hang on to the 20 quintillion bits of data we produce every day.

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These wireless earbuds are $65 for a limited time

Raycon E50 Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds provide top-quality sound, a snug fit and are on sale right now.

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Friday, 18 June 2021

EA tests FIFA Ultimate Team loot boxes you can preview

As part of FIFA 21’s ongoing Festival of FUTball event, EA is selling new Ultimate Team Preview Packs that allow you to see their contents before you make a decision whether to buy them.

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Tool around in a real-time generated AI version of 'GTAV'

YouTuber Harrison Kinsley shared a video on GAN Theft Auto, an AI that can generate a playable stretch of Grand Theft Auto V’s gameworld on its own.

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YouTube's iOS app is finally getting picture-in-picture

It'll be a Premium feature at first before rolling out to all users in the US.

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Everything you missed at 2021's all-digital E3

The first online-only E3 officially ended Tuesday, but Summer Game Fest has just begun. Engadget editors take stock of what the major players got right.

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Google's $99 Pixel Buds A-Series are now available

You can buy the Pixel Buds A-Series starting today on Google's website, as well as retailers like Best Buy and Walmart.

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The second-gen iZotope Spire Studio is a big improvement at a big cost

If you liked the original Spire portable studio from iZotope, you'll love the second generation. But be warned, the solid upgrades come at a price.

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This week's best deals: Get two Echo Dots for $50 ahead of Amazon Prime Day

Here are the week's best tech deals including early Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals on Echo Dots and the Echo Show 5, and the Beats Flex earbuds for $39.

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Elon Musk's Boring Company is reportedly pitching freight tunnels

The Boring Company is shifting its attention to wider, freight-friendly tunnels after its early commuter passages got a frigid response.

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Save 14 percent on this Bluetooth speaker from TREBLAB

The TREBLAB HD-Max is a high-quality Bluetooth speaker that's water resistant and can be paired with multiple speakers for a surround sound effect.

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FCC changes how emergency alerts appear on your phone

The FCC is changing how you'll get emergency warnings — your phone will soon show 'National Alerts' that include FEMA warnings.

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Bungie begins selling its official Destiny toaster

Bungie has made an official Destiny toaster that you can pre-order right now.

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Google's new sleep-tracking Nest Hub is on sale for $80 right now

Save 20 percent on Google's second-generation Nest Hub smart display at B&H Photo.

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Engadget Podcast: Windows 11's surprise leak and the best of E3

We dive into what makes the Windows 11 leak so interesting.

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The Morning After: Sony wants PS5 software beta testers

Today’s headlines: Sony announces PS5 beta program ahead of 'major' system update, Microsoft appoints CEO Satya Nadella as chairman, and all future Disney+ original series will be released on a Wednesday.

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Apple's new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 256GB storage is $100 off at Amazon

Apple's latest iPad Pro with a 12.9-inch screen and 256GB storage is on offer for $100 less at Amazon.

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Google Meet update makes Hand Raise requests more visible

After introducing the much-needed Hand Raise feature in Meet, Google has now made it more useful for all parties in a call.

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Thursday, 17 June 2021

Valorant's latest Agent is a robot with an ability that lets anyone revive him

Valorant's new hero, KAY/O, is perfect for fraggers who love grenades and often die first.

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Learn to think like a genius with Brilliant

Brilliant helps you develop new skills and sharpen your intuition through an active approach to learning.

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The free-to-start Pokémon MOBA arrives on Nintendo Switch in July

'Pokémon Unite' is coming to Switch in July and mobile in September, giving you a 'free' MOBA you can play across platforms.

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Sony announces PS5 beta program ahead of 'major' system update

Let's hope Sony will unlock that SSD expansion slot soon.

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Apple says Shazam identifies over a billion songs per month

Apple's music discovery service Shazam has surpassed 1 billion song IDs per month.

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NTIA's interactive broadband map highlights the digital divide

The US now has its first interactive map highlighting the 'digital divide' where broadband is hindered by slow speeds and poverty.

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'Metroid Dread' is a dark rebirth for Samus Aran

Metroid Dread is Nintendo's first "proper" Metroid game in almost two decades. Producer Yoshio Sakamoto explains what to expect.

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Microsoft's latest Whiteboard app makes it easier to blend home and office work

Microsoft has launched a new version of its Whiteboard app for Microsoft 365, with features designed for the new hybrid workplace reality.

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GDS to improve Gov.uk with user monitoring



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The Morning After: OnePlus is getting even closer with Oppo

Today’s headlines: Google's first retail store will sell, fix and show off its products, OnePlus is now officially part of Oppo, Leica introduces its very first smartphone.

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All future Disney+ original series will release on a Wednesday

Disney+ has moved its original series' release day from Friday to Wednesday.

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Dua Lipa headlines Deezer's playlist of live tracks in Sony's 360 Reality Audio

Deezer has a released a 28-track playlist of live performances from Dua Lipa and other pop stars in Sony’s 360 Reality Audio format.

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Microsoft appoints CEO Satya Nadella as chairman

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been appointed to the role of board chair.

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Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Get this refurbished MacBook Pro for 44 percent off

This late 2016 MacBook Pro is in near-mint condition, offering great performance, a Retina display and a Touch Bar.

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Volvo hopes to make cars using fossil-free steel

Volvo is exploring cars made using fossil-free steel, ensuring its cars are environmentally friendly right down to the chassis.

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OnePlus is merging with Oppo

OnePlus will 'continue to operate independently' and roll out 'faster and more stable' software updates.

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Team Ninja's dark, wild spin on Final Fantasy needs some taming

There were leaks: Square Enix was going to reimagine the first Final Fantasy game as a Dark Souls-esque adventure RPG, with an appropriately moody aesthetic. And that’s what Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is trying to be. Team Ninja, known most recently for its work on the Nioh series, is creating something based on Final Fantasy lore, but with a darker twist.

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Google's first retail store is a space to sell, fix and show off its products

Google is opening its first permanent physical store in New York this Thursday. Here's what to expect.

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Driving Citroen's pint-sized Ami EV is as fun as it looks

Citroen's tiny, adorable EV is no race car but it's extremely fun to use.

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Xbox Series X and S games will come to Xbox One through the cloud

Microsoft has confirmed that at least some Xbox Series X and S games will be playable on the Xbox One through Cloud Gaming.

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The Beats Flex wireless earbuds are only $39 on Amazon

Save big on the Beats Flex wireless earbuds at Amazon.

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Spotify launches its Clubhouse rival, Greenroom

Spotify is launching its live audio app on iOS and Android in 135 markets.

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Apple has reportedly considered launching its own primary healthcare service

Apple has reportedly considered a plan to launch its own subscription-based healthcare service, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

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Amazon's Kindle Vella episodic story platform to launch in July

Amazon has announced a new serialized fiction store called Kindle Vella, which lets users buy and interact with episodic stories using in-app credits.

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The Morning After: Windows 11 looks like this

Today’s headlines: Windows 11 has leaked, more details on Legend of ‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2’, IKEA and Sonos newest speaker is a $199 piece of wall art.

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'Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City' is coming to Apple Arcade

"Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City" is coming to Apple Arcade with extra content, developer Snowman has announced.

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'Danganronpa' visual novels are finally coming to Nintendo Switch

The Danganronpa visual novels will finally be available for the Nintendo Switch.

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Lincoln is the latest car maker to promise an all-electric lineup by 2030

Lincoln is planning to introduce an all-electric vehicle lineup by 2030, with a new fully electric car scheduled for next year.

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Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Audi E-Tron GT buyers will get three years of free DC fast charging

Audi is giving E-Tron GT buyers three years of free DC fast charging to match an offering for Porsche EV buyers.

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Spotify makes popular 'Call Her Daddy' podcast an exclusive

Spotify has signed a multiyear deal with popular podcast 'Call Her Daddy,' giving it exclusive rights to the show's past and future episodes.

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IKEA and Sonos built a speaker into a piece of wall art

The latest IKEA and Sonos collaboration has been leaked and teased multiple times, but today the officially unveiling the SYMFONISK picture frame WiFi speaker. It looks essentially identical to the leak we saw earlier this month; it's a black or white frame that disguises a large speaker that you can hang on the wall.

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Japanese bank boss to leave after IT failures



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Elektron’s Power Handle makes its grooveboxes truly portable

The Model:Cycles and Model:Samples finally get battery power. But is it worth $50?

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Tim Berners-Lee is auctioning off the web's source code as an NFT for charity

Web pioneer Tim Berners-Lee will auction the original code for the modern internet as an NFT.

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FedEx teams up with Nuro to test self-driving delivery vehicles

FedEx has struck a deal to test Nuro self-driving delivery vehicles, including for 'last mile' trips

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The OnePlus Nord N200 is a $240 5G phone

OnePlus is announcing the Nord N200 5G, a $240 handset that will retail in North America starting on June 25th.

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Amazon knocks $200 off Apple's 512GB MacBook Pro M1

Save $200 on Apple's 512GB MacBook Pro M1 at Amazon.

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'Castlevania: Rondo of Blood' is getting a physical release on the TurboDuo

Limited Run Games is releasing an English language version of 'Castlevania Rondo of Blood' in the US.

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UK regulator will examine Google and Apple’s ‘effective duopoly’ in mobile

It is concerned that having just two players is stifling consumer choice.

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Amazon is bringing its Just Walk Out tech to a full-size Fresh store for the first time

On June 17th, Amazon will open the first full-sized Fresh grocery store that uses its Just Walk Out technology in the US.

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The Morning After: Navigating the best of Amazon Prime Day 2021

Today’s headlines: Microsoft will end Windows 10 support in October 2025, Google's Workspace suite is now available to anyone, and Apple Watch Series 7 could include a new screen and updated ultra-wideband tech.

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Apple TV+ free trial will be reduced to three months starting July 1st

Starting July 1st, 2021, you'll get just three months of free Apple TV+ when you buy a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV or Mac

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Apple Podcasts subscriptions launch globally

Apple is rolling out paid subscriptions and channels on its Podcasts app.

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SpaceX cleared to launch reused rockets for 'national security' missions

The Pentagon has signed off on its first SpaceX mission using a reused rocket, with a GPS III satellite launch set to take place on Thursday, June 17th.

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Google's Nest Audio smart speaker hits new low of $75

Google's Nest Audio smart speaker is down to an all-time low price thanks to deals at Best Buy, Walmart and the Google Store.

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Monday, 14 June 2021

Tech giants call on the SEC to require climate impact reports from companies

Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon, Intel, eBay, Salesforce and Autodesk asked the agency to leverage global standards.

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Facebook AI can mimic text styles with a photo of a single word

Facebook has developed AI that can copy the style of text in a photo — your handwriting could become a font.

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Beats Studio Buds review: The Beats for everyone

With the Studio Buds, Beats covered the basics and added bonuses like hands-free Siri and Dolby Atmos in Apple Music -- for $150.

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This $60 training package can give you a headstart learning Python

The Complete 2021 Python Expert Super Bundle has nearly 85 hours of content that will help beginners get experience in a versatile coding language.

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Niantic and Hasbro are making a Transformers AR game

'Transformers: Heavy Metal' is making its way to phones later this year.

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‘Welcome to Elk’ packs an emotional wallop in its short play time

Welcome to Elk is a short, but emotional, game about very personal stories.

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'The Morning Show' season 2 trailer reveals turmoil at the anchor desk

Apple is premiering 'The Morning Show' season 2 on September 17th, and the teaser trailer shows the turmoil that follows Alex and Bradley's decisions.

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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support in October 2025

The next version of Windows will be revealed next week, on June 24th.

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Apple Watch Series 7 could include a new screen and updated ultra-wideband tech

Future Apple Watch models could track your body temperature, although this year's models might focus on upgrades like the screen and a faster chip.

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Watch Square Enix's E3 conference in 12 minutes

Watch all the highlights from Square Enix's E3 showcase, including new looks at 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Life is Strange: True Colors.'

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Jabra's Elite 85t wireless earbuds drop to $180 at Amazon and Best Buy

Save $50 on Jabra's Elite 85t wireless earbuds at Amazon and Best Buy.

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Netflix confirms its fictional Spotify series will arrive in 2022

Netflix has revealed that production is underway on its untitled Spotify series and detailed the show's principle cast.

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Amazon will open Luna cloud gaming to Prime members between June 21st and 22nd

Amazon's new Luna game streaming service is offering no-invite access on Prime Day, June 21 and 22.

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Thailand bans meme coins and NFTs as part of crypto crackdown

Thailand has implemented a ban on meme coins, NFTs and social coins as part of its ongoing regulatory action against crypto trading.

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The Morning After: Microsoft's big E3 Xbox showcase

Today’s headlines: China's Mars rover took a selfie, Everything from Microsoft’s Xbox showcase at E3 2021, and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is your next Marvel videogame.

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Apple Boot Camp update finally adds better trackpad support for Windows

Apple has added support for Windows Precision Touchpad drivers to its latest version of Boot Camp, addressing a big issue with Windows 10 Mac installations.

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Google's Workplace suite is now free and available to anyone

Google is opening up Workspace to all users with a Google account and improving some features.

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VR Nerf gun battles are coming to Oculus Quest next year

'Nerf Ultimate Championship' is a new team-based virtual reality shooter for Oculus.

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Sunday, 13 June 2021

'Guardians of the Galaxy' hits Xbox, PlayStation and PC on October 26th

It's a narrative, third-person, action-adventure title from the Deus Ex folks.

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The Xbox Mini Fridge will keep your gamer juice cool this holiday season

It's not yet clear whether the Xbox Series X-style appliance will be a giveaway or a thing you can buy.

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‘Fallout 76’ is headed to Fallout 3’s Pittsburgh in 2022

Get ready to return to The Pitt.

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'Redfall' is an open-world vampire shooter from the studio behind 'Dishonored'

Arkane and Bethesda have unveiled 'Redfall,' an open-world vampire shooter for Xbox Series X and PC due in 2022.

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'Forza Horizon 5' will take players to Mexico on November 9th

Microsoft will release Forza Horizon 5, the next-entry its long-running open world racing series, on November 9th.

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'Microsoft Flight Simulator' touches down on Xbox Series X/S on July 27th

A free 'Top Gun Maverick' expansion is coming in November.

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'The Outer Worlds 2' is a thing that exists

Worth it to watch the trailer alone.

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'Replaced' is a dystopian cyberpunk platformer for Xbox and Windows

'Replaced' is a dystopian vision of the 1980s for Xbox and PC coming in 2022.

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'A Plague Tale: Requiem' revives a cult hit on Xbox and PC in 2022

'A Plague Tale' is getting a sequel — 'Requiem' is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2022.

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Watch the first multiplayer trailer for 'Halo Infinite'

Microsoft offered a fresh look at Halo Infinite during its E3 2021 presentation.

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‘Diablo II: Resurrected’ lands September 23rd

4K, 60fps gameplay and a whole load of quality-of-life improvements.

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'Hades' is coming to Xbox and PlayStation on August 13th

One of the best games of last year will soon be available outside of PC and Switch.

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'Psychonauts 2' finally arrives on August 25, 2021

'Psychonauts 2' is coming out on August 25th.

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First 'Battlefield 2042' gameplay trailer shows tornadoes, rockets and wingsuits

EA and DICE have shown the first gameplay from 'Battlefield 2042' in a trailer, and those tornadoes and wingsuits are very much a part of the game.

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'Contraband' is an Xbox exclusive from Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios

On Saturday, we got our first look at Contraband, the next game from Just Cause series developer Avalanche Studios.

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Pirates of the Caribbean is coming to 'Sea of Thieves’

Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones are coming to the 'Sea of Thieves' universe.

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'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC on April 28th, 2022

Take a deeper look at gameplay from the first-person survival horror sequel.

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Amazon hopes more robots will improve worker safety

Amazon has offered a look at robots it hopes will improve worker safety, although they raise questions about the company's other safety practices.

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'Starfield' hits Xbox Series X/S and PC on November 11th, 2022

Starfield, Bethesda's new sci-fi RPG, will come out on November 11th, 2022.

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Watch the Xbox and Bethesda E3 showcase with us at 12:40PM ET

Kicking off a big day of E3 announcements, Xbox and Bethesda will host their joint event today at 1PM ET.

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Watch Ubisoft's Forward event at E3 2021 in 12 minutes

Watch Ubisoft's Forward event at E3 2021 in just 12 minutes, including 'Rainbow 6: Extraction' and 'Avatar.'

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These discounted mics are great for WFH and audio production

These mics from Ergopixel are the perfect tool to add to your work-from-home setup.

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'Godfall' will hit PS4 on August 10th

The former PS5 console exclusive is also getting a paid expansion and a free update.

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Saturday, 12 June 2021

Top-down shooter 'Demon Throttle' is a physical exclusive for the Nintendo Switch

Devolver and Doinksoft are practically daring you to buy or sell their new game on eBay.

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China's Mars rover took a selfie

China's Zhurong Mars rover has sent a group selfie documenting its exploration of the Red Planet.

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'Trek to Yomi' is a Kurosawa-inspired 2D samurai game coming in 2022

Announced today during Devolver Digital's E3 presentation, the 2.5D side-scroller sees you play as samurai.

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'Far Cry 6' will bring back the series' best villains (if you pay more)

Far Cry 6 will see the return of past villains from the franchise as playable characters in post-launch DLC.

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Ubisoft's Avatar game will arrive in 2022

Ubisoft has revealed that 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora' will release in 2022, and it won't be available for last-gen consoles.

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'Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope' is coming to Switch in 2022

The sequel to 'Kingdom Battle' will add 'new action elements' to the turn-based tactical series.

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'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' DLC will let you lay siege to Paris this summer

When Assassin's Creed Valhalla new expansion comes out this summer, it will allow players to relieve the Siege of Paris.

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Massively multiplayer extreme sports game 'Riders Republic' arrives September 2nd

'Riders Republic' is an extreme sports fantasy world where you can race against 63 other people/

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Rocksmith+ is an Ubisoft subscription service for learning guitar and bass

You can use your phone's microphone and get real-time feedback as you play.

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'Rainbow 6: Extraction' brings alien co-op shooting on September 16th

As promised, Ubisoft showed off Rainbow 6: Extraction, a new spin on its popular first-person shooter.

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Google will update Chrome OS just as quickly as its web browser

Google is speeding up the Chrome OS update cycle and will now release new versions every four weeks, just like the regular Chrome browser.

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Netflix reveals new 'Castlevania' series and other game-related projects

Netflix is giving us a wider view of what to expect from the streaming giant when it comes to game-related shows.

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Blue Origin sells seat aboard its first human flight for $28 million

Blue Origin has sold the first seat aboard a New Shepherd rocket for $28 million — although the buyer remains mysterious.

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Watch Ubisoft's Forward E3 event with us at 2:40PM ET

Ubisoft is gearing up to make a splash at E3 today with its Forward event, which kicks off at 3PM ET.

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Larry Page's air taxi startup loses one of its key designers

The Larry Page-backed air taxi startup Kitty Hawk has dropped a key designer after fights over the company's strategy.

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McDonald's hit by data breaches in US, South Korea and Taiwan

McDonald's is the latest massive corporation to be hit by a cyberattack.

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Apple sets tighter limits on legal requests after Trump DOJ targeted politicians

Apple says it has set limits on legal requests sometime after the Trump-era DOJ gathered info on Democrat politicians in hopes of finding leakers.

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ICYMI: We take a listen to Sony’s new WF-1000XM4 earbuds

This week's tech reviews on Engadget include the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds, Civilized Cycle's Model 1 e-bike and the latest Tamagotchi Pix.

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Hitting the Books: How Richard Browning took to the sky like Iron Man

Aviator Richard Browning recalls the record-making 2017 flight that put his name in the Guinness Book of World Records.

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This refurbished iPad Pro runs like new and is 52 percent off

This 9.7-inch Apple iPad Pro comes with a Retina display, a powerful processor and built-in Wi-Fi, and it works like new.

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The Morning After: Will your Mac be able to run macOS Monterey?

A week of WWDC 2021 news, the start of E3 2021 and new vehicles from Ford and Tesla. In short, a very busy week in tech.

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The Morning After: Will your Mac run macOS Monterey?

A week of WWDC 2021 news, the start of E3 2021 and new vehicles from Ford and Tesla. A very busy week in tech.

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Netflix and CD Projekt Red are hosting a 'The Witcher' convention on July 9th

Netflix and CD Projekt Red are holding a virtual The Witcher convention with events that tackle both the games and live action series.

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The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2021

Looking for to upgrade your audio so you can enjoy Apple Music's new Lossless offerings? Here's our pick of the best for every device you own.

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One of 2021’s best digital art software is 50 percent off

TwistedBrush is an app that gives you thousands of brushes and a huge array of customizable features for creating stunning art at an affordable price.

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McLaren is the next big racing team to join Extreme E

McLaren Racing is joining Extreme E, giving the electric off-road league a big boost.

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Make Noise Strega review: A wonderfully weird, one-of-a-kind synth

A wonderfully weird, one-of-a-kind synth for drones, noise and lo-fi effects.

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Apple's colorful new iMacs are already $50 off at Amazon

Save big on Apple's latest 24-inch iMac at Amazon.

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Engadget Podcast: Diving into WWDC and E3

This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Mat Smith about Apple's torrent of announcements from WWDC 2021 and what to expect from E3.

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Watch the opening minutes of Netflix’s ‘Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness’

Netflix has released a 3-minute opening clip for 'Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness.'

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ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage review: All AMD and A-OK

The Strix G15 Advantage Edition shows what’s possible when you pair AMD’s latest Ryzen CPUs with its powerful new Radeon 6000M graphics. It can outpage NVIDIA’s fastest mobile GPUs, so long as you’re not using ray tracing. And best of all, the G15 Advantage comes in cheaper than comparable systems.

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CD Projekt Red says internal data from ransomware breach is being spread online

'Cyberpunk 2077' developer CD Projekt has released an update on the security breach it suffered in February, stating that stolen internal data is circulating online.

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The Morning After: Showing off the power of the Tesla Model S Plaid

Today’s headlines: Tesla shows off the $130,000 Model S Plaid's performance, Microsoft is making Xbox video game streaming sticks and FromSoftware, and George R.R. Martin's 'Elden Ring' arrives in January 2022.

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NVIDIA to buy autonomous vehicle mapping company DeepMap

NVIDIA has acquired DeepMap, a company that makes high-definition mapping technology for self-driving cars.

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UK promises tougher line on cyber crime



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NASA to land payloads on the far side of the Moon for the first time

NASA has chosen three scientific payloads under its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, and two will be landing on the far side of the Moon.

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Google Chrome will once again show a website's full URL

Google will now show the full URL in Chrome after admitting that the experiment "didn't move" security metrics.

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UK competition regulator to supervise Google's Privacy Sandbox changes

The UK's competition regulator has agreed with Google to oversee its Privacy Sandbox changes.

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Thursday, 10 June 2021

How the pandemic changed backup



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Hackers steal source code to 'FIFA 2021' and Frostbite engine from EA

Electronic Arts, the publisher of the Battlefield series and many other popular video game franchises, has been hacked.

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Apple will shut down Dark Sky's iOS app and website by the end of 2022

Apple is shutting down Dark Sky's iOS app, website and API at the end of 2022 as the attention shifts to iOS' built-in weather features.

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'Control' is this week's Epic Games Store freebie

You have until June 17th to snag the terrific paranormal adventure at no cost.

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Amazon Music's 'DJ Mode' recreates the old school radio vibe

Amazon Music has launched a 'DJ Mode' that adds radio-like commentary and interludes — if you don't mind interruptions to your music.

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Otterbox made an Xbox controller battery that can be swapped out mid-game

OtterBox made rechargeable batteries for your Xbox controller that can be changed out in the middle of a game without losing connection.

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Need a website? Wix has you covered.

Create a website using Wix’s powerful and intuitive tools coupled with your brand vision.

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Nintendo's 'Game Builder Garage' taught this comp sci dropout how to make games

Nintendo's 'Game Builder Garage' might actually get reluctant coders into game-making on their Switch console.

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Google will update its search algorithm to discourage slander extortion schemes

Google is changing its search algorithms to suppress sites used to extort money through slander.

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Microsoft is officially making Xbox video game streaming sticks

The Xbox experience is getting baked into smart TVs, too.

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Splice launches new Creator plans with exclusive plugins and educational videos

Astra and Beatmaker are the company's first VSTs, but the Skills lessons are the star of the show.

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Sony's Airpeak S1 drone for Alpha cameras will cost $10,000 this September

Sony has officially launched the Airpeak S1 drone, which was designed to work with its Alpha mirrorless cameras.

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Roblox hit with $200 million lawsuit for alleged music copyright infringement

The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) has filed a $200 million lawsuit against Roblox for allowing the illegal use of songs in streams.

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The Morning After: El Salvador made Bitcoin a legal currency

Today’s headlines: El Salvador becomes the first country to approve Bitcoin as legal currency, 'Overwatch' is finally getting crossplay support, and iOS 15 will let you use Siri on a locked iPhone, if you own an Apple Watch.

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Ford's connected cars can now tell you if they're being broken into

Ford's connected security system is rolling out to all cars via the FordPass smartphone app.

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Samsung's new 50-megapixel camera sensor has the smallest pixels yet

Samsung's Isocell JN1 fits 50 megapixels into a tiny 1/2.76-inch format for a pixel size of just 0.64 micrometers.

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Wednesday, 9 June 2021

President Biden revokes Trump orders aimed at TikTok and WeChat

President Biden has revoked Trump executive orders meant to limit TikTok and WeChat, but has issued his own orders reviewing security for these apps.

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RSA spins out fraud and risk unit as Outseer



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Watch the Battlefield reveal here at 10AM ET

EA will reveal the next 'Battlefield' game at 10AM Eastern, and you can watch the live introduction here.

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Civilized Cycles' Model 1 is a posh, surprisingly practical e-bike

For many, e-bikes have become a fixture of life in New York City. Couriers use them to zip between apartments, bags of fragrant takeout in tow. Tourists grab them from CitiBike stands to lazily loop around parks. And more recently, an uptick in sales has proven residents are embracing these easy rides as they contend with streets that still aren’t quite as full as they used to be. Point is, we’ve seen a lot of them cruising through the boroughs in the last year. But none of them look like the Civilized Cycles Model 1.

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Motorola reveals yet another Moto G Stylus, this time with 5G

We weren’t quite sure to make of Motorola’s first Moto G Stylus way back in 2020, but the company was clearly onto something: the subsequent 2021 model quickly became the best-selling phone in its G-series lineup. Maybe that’s why Motorola was so keen to announce yet another new Moto G Stylus today. The new Moto G Stylus 5G will set you back $400 when it goes on sale on June 14th, and we went hands-on to see if it has the chops to compete with a new wave of affordable 5G devices.

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NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti review: A solid replacement for the 2070 Super

NVIDIA's RTX 3070 Ti is a solid upgrade for owners of the RTX 2070 Super, but not a huge leap from the 3070.

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Asana adds video messaging because this meeting could've been an email

With help from Vimeo, it’s adding an asynchronous video messaging feature.

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El Salvador becomes the first country to approve Bitcoin as legal currency

El Salvador has voted to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.

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Why agility is the key to secure software



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The Morning After: Ford made a small hybrid truck that sells for $21,495

The Ford Maverick is here, and so is Amazon's Sidewalk mesh network -- we'll get you up to speed on both of them.

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Vivaldi adds mail, calendar, RSS and translation tools to its privacy-focused browser

Vivaldi has updated its web browser to add built-in translation, more layouts, and beta versions of mail, calendar and an RSS reader.

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iOS 15 lets Siri perform tasks on a locked iPhone, if you own an Apple Watch

iOS 15 expands the 'Unlock with Apple Watch' feature.

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Facebook wants an AI that can beat the 'hardest game in the world'

Facebook is asking for the AI community’s help in bringing low NetHack — one of the most notoriously difficult titles in gaming history — and maybe help computers learn to simulate instances faster using fewer resources.

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HBO Max update mostly fixes its broken Apple TV app

HBO Max has updated its Apple TV app to address technical glitches.

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Tuesday, 8 June 2021

'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake' won't be at E3

Ubisoft says the game is on track for a 2022 release date.

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Blast Box lets musician stream performances that are only available for 24 hours

Blast Radio has launched a service where musicians can broadcast performances that disappear in 24 hours, and they can stream through an easy-to-use box.

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General Motors offers OnStar Guardian to non-GM drivers

OnStar Guardian can now be used even if you drive cars from another brand.

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AT&T is giving six months of Stadia Pro to 5G and fiber internet subscribers

AT&T is now offering six months of Stadia Pro to 5G and fiber internet subscribers, plus a discount on the hardware you need to play.

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Adobe optimizes Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom Classic for M1 Macs

Adobe says that the M1-native versions are significantly faster than their Intel equivalents.

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Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro fall to a new all-time low price at Woot

Samsung's premium Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation are now just $140 thanks to a new deal.

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MoviePass settles with FTC over complaints that it blocked subscribers

MoviePass operators have agreed to settle with the FTC.

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Fortnite's new season lets you fly UFOs and play as Superman

Fortnite has unveiled its 7th season of chapter 2 with the ability to play as Superman or Rick & Morty's Rich Sanchez and fly in a UFO

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QTS acquired in $10bn datacentre deal



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Apple's educational iOS coding tool lets users build and submit App Store apps

Apple is updating Swift Playgrounds to allow app developers to build and submit their software directly to the App Store from an iPad.

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The Morning After: Apple's WWDC 2021

Today’s headlines: Apple announces iOS 15 at WWDC, with a focus on notifications and privacy, DOJ recovers 63.7 Bitcoins paid out in Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and Apple's watchOS 8 adds new mindfulness exercises and tai chi.

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Ubisoft's upcoming Rainbow Six game is now called 'Extraction'

Ubisoft has announced that Rainbow Six Quarantine will now officially be called Rainbow Six Extraction.

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Amazon, Reddit, Twitter and Twitch impacted by huge network outage

A huge internet outage has affected large swaths of the internet this morning, including major sites like Amazon, Reddit, Twitter and Twitch.

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The FBI operated an 'encrypted' chat app for organized criminals

The FBI secretly ran an encrypted chat app, known as Anom, as part of a global sting operation.

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Ford's Maverick starts at less than $20k with a hybrid engine and built-in LTE

The first pickup truck to come standard with a hybrid powertrain is the Ford Maverick, and you can buy one for $21,490 later this year.

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Apple Music Lossless is now available on supported devices

Lossless-quality streaming is now available on Apple Music, shortly after the streaming service flipped the switch on Dolby Atmos spatial audio.

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Apple will not release its VPN-like 'private relay' feature in China

Apple's "privacy relay" feature won't be available in China.

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Monday, 7 June 2021

The Eero 6 WiFi router is 35 percent off ahead of Prime Day

Amazon Prime members can save big on Eero 6 WiFi routers ahead of Prime Day 2021.

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Amazon furniture assembly workers report poor training and tight schedules

A few months ago, reports indicated that Amazon was piloting a new service where its delivery drivers not only dropped off products — they'd also assemble things like furniture, appliances and other large items. Given Amazon's problems keeping its workers safe and happy, it's not surprising that this program sounds like it's off to a rough start.

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OnePlus Nord N200 will offer 5G and a full HD 90Hz screen for less than $250

OnePlus has teased the Nord N200, revealing that it will include 5G and a 90Hz display on par with more expensive models.

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Improve your writing with this award-winning productivity software package

The ProWritingAid Lifetime Subscription Bundle includes an app that gives you stylistic advice.

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Twitter may lose legal protections in India if it doesn't follow new rules

The technology ministry reportedly gave Twitter a final warning.

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The Instant Pot Duo Nova is down to $69 right now

Save big on the 6-quart Instant Post Duo Nova at BuyDig.

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How to watch WWDC 2021

Apple is delivering its WWDC 2021 keynote at 1PM ET — here's how to watch live, and to check out Engadget's post-event stream.

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Apple paid woman millions after iPhone technicans posted explicit photos online

Apple paid a woman millions after contracted iPhone technicians posted explicit photos of her online.

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Anova's Precision Cooker Pro is $200 off at Amazon

Save $200 on Anova's Precision Cooker Pro sous vide at Amazon.

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Jeff Bezos and his brother will fly on Blue Origin's first tourist flight

Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark will be on board Blue Origin's first suborbital tourist flight.

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Roku streamers fall to all-time lows at Amazon

Roku's connected TV devices for video streaming are down to record low prices at Amazon.

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The Morning After: Ultra-short-throw projectors are finally getting cheaper

Today’s headlines: Elon Musk says Tesla Model S Plaid+ is 'canceled', Microsoft blocked Tiananmen Square searches outside China due to an 'error' and WatchOS 8 may make a more independent Apple Watch.

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Google to adapt its ad technology after France hands it a $267 million fine

Google has agreed to pay a $267 million fine and change its ad practices after France found it had abused its dominant online ad position.

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Samsung's stretchable electronic 'skin' can detect and display your heartbeat

Samsung has developed a flexible heart rate monitor with a stretchable display.

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Report suggests two percent of the top 1,000 App Store titles were scams

A report suggests two percent of the top 1,000 App Store titles were scams, including VPNs, dating apps and QR readers.

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The drive towards computational storage



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Nissan's next-gen Ariya EV has been delayed in the US until early 2022

Nissan's next-gen Ariya EV was set to arrive in the US and Europe by the end of this year, but the company is now saying that those dates will be pushed back.

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Sunday, 6 June 2021

Elon Musk says Tesla Model S Plaid+ is 'canceled'

Elon Musk claims the Tesla Model S Plaid+ is 'canceled' as the regular Plaid model is good enough.

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Twitter leak hints paid 'Super Follows' might be coming soon

A leak has hinted Twitter's paid 'Super Follows' are coming soon, and that they'll include a native app.

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Supreme Court narrows the scope of a key anti-hacking law

The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act doesn't cover abuse of networks people are authorized to access.

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WatchOS 8 app 'leaks' hint at a more independent Apple Watch

Code hints the Apple Watch might get Contacts and Tips apps with watchOS 8, making it more independent from your iPhone.

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El Salvador may be the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender

El Salvador's President will propose a bill that would make Bitcoin legal tender — the first country to do so.

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This portable thermal printer is on sale for $70 right now

PoooliPrint is a portable thermal printer that can consistently produce high-quality prints on regular or sticker paper. You can design your own images, edit photos with the app and produce labels on the go.

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Saturday, 5 June 2021

Microsoft says it blocked Tiananmen Square searches outside China due to 'error'

Microsoft says Bing blocked searches for the Tiananmen Square 'tank man' outside the US due to 'human error.'

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Fossil won't upgrade existing watches to the revamped Wear OS

Fossil is working on a 'premium' Gen 6 smartwatch, but it won't upgrade Gen 5 models to the redesigned Wear OS from Google and Samsung.

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Twitter suspended in Nigeria amid face-off over president's tweet

Nigeria says it has suspended Twitter use in the country after the social network removed a threatening tweet from President Buhari.

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Facebook buys studio behind collaborative game-making platform 'Crayta'

Unit 2 Games is now part of Facebook Gaming.

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G7 deal will likely raise taxes for tech giants like Apple and Google

G7 countries have reached a deal that will likely increase taxes for tech giants like Apple, Amazon and Google.

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Kia 2021 Niro EV adds tech perks while maintaining the price

Kia has unveiled the 2021 Niro EV, which adds new features like wireless CarPlay and Android Auto while maintaining the same price.

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GM's Cruise can give California passengers fully driverless rides

The California Public Utilities Commission has issued Cruise the permit needed to give passengers a ride without a driver behind the wheel.

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ICYMI: The new Apple TV 4K gets a significantly better Siri remote

This week's tech reviews on Engadget include the new Apple 4K TV, the latest Google Pixel Buds A-Series and the Dyson V15 Detect vacuum.

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Apple employee group rejects planned return to the office

Apple employees sent a letter objecting to a policy that will require them to return to offices in September, arguing that they should be allowed to work remotely unless necessary.

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Hitting the Books: Future humans may mine rare earth metals from today's landfills

As futurist Byron Reese and entrepreneur Scott Hoffman explain in their new book, Wasted, mining rare earths is an intensive endeavor akin to extracting "a tablespoon of pepper that has been randomly spread through a pound of salt."

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Read bestselling books in 15 minutes with Blinkist

Blinkist Premium offers thousands of condensed nonfiction books and podcasts that you can process in just 15 minutes, with 70 new titles added every month.

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JMGO's O1 is a surprisingly affordable ultra-short-throw projector

JMGO, an up-and-coming Chinese brand, has significantly lowered the entry barrier for ultra-short-throw projectors, starting with the O1 and the Leica-branded O1 Pro.

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The Morning After: Which streaming TV box or stick is the best one for you?

We'll help you pick a streaming TV box (or dongle, or game system) and run down the tech news highlights of the week.

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DOJ charges Latvian national for helping develop the Trickbot malware

The Department of Justice has charged Alla Witte, a Latvian national accused of being part of the Trickbot Group.

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Friday, 4 June 2021

The best camera and photography gift ideas for dad

Here’s a list of the best camera and photography gift ideas for dad, including mirrorless cameras, action cams, bags, tripods and more, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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Edit videos with no prior experience using Camtasia

Camtasia is an intuitive video editing app with pro-level features like screen recording, scene transitions and a drag-and-drop timeline.

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