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Cat S41 smartphone is tough as nails
Coolest Gadgets - 4 Nov 2017 14:00
When it comes to tough smartphones, there might be the commercially attractive Samsung Galaxy S Active family, but no doubt that handset will not be able to hold a candle to the likes of the Cat S31. This time around, th...
Why Other People Can't See Your Emojis and How to Fix It
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2017 15:20
We've got more emojis at our fingertips than ever before, but are your friends, relatives, colleagues, and favorite chatbots seeing the colorful cartoon symbols you think they're seeing? There are several different reaso...
Take a peek inside the iPhone X
Engadget - 4 Nov 2017 05:56
As they tend to do, the folks at iFixit have descended upon Apple's latest creation to pull it apart piece by piece. While we didn't spot any fairie dust spilling out of the iPhone X, they did dig into its TrueDepth came...
The Dreaded T-Mobile and Sprint Merger Is Officially Dead
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2017 23:55
The planned merger between T-Mobile and Sprint is not happening after the two telecom giants "were unable to find mutually agreeable terms," both companies confirmed in a statement on Saturday.
Crunchyroll website hack tried to infect visitors with malware
Engadget - 4 Nov 2017 23:46
Hacks that target major websites are nothing new, but Crunchyroll just suffered a particularly vicious attack. The anime streaming service was compromised for hours on November 4th after intruders planted a fake home pag...
Microsoft ends its last free Windows 10 upgrades on December 31st
Engadget - 4 Nov 2017 22:15
Microsoft largely stopped offering free Windows 10 upgrades back in July 2016. However, there's been an ongoing exception: if you use accessibility features, you've had an extension of that promo. And now, that last deal...
Listen to the Maori-Language Version of The Great Villain Song from Moana
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2017 21:30
Jemaine Clement turned in a winning performance as Tamatoa, calling in a Tim Curry vibe to perform the dangerous collector deity who held onto Maui's hook. Now, hear Clement perform the song in the language of the Maori ...
Comcast and Verizon Want Ajit Pai's FCC to Block States From Passing Own Internet Laws
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2017 21:20
Staffers for Federal Communications Commission chair Ajit Pai, who has made rolling back Barack Obama-era rules on net neutrality one of the top priorities of his tenure, met with representatives from Comcast this week t...
The Tech.pinions Podcast: Thoughts on Using the iPhone X
TechPinions - 4 Nov 2017 20:48
Reading Time: 1 minuteBen Bajarin and Carolina Milanesi share their thoughts after spending the week using the iPhone X.
Red Sonja Is Getting a New Movie
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2017 20:15
Red Sonja, the swashbuckling comic book heroine created by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor Smith, is returning to the world of film.
Wisconsin Lawmaker Wants to Block Abortion Access to Boost the Labor Force
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2017 20:12
During a WI state Assembly debate this week over a bill to block abortions from state health insurance plans, Republican state representative Scott Allen put forth the argument that abortions should be stopped to correct...
Netflix fires Kevin Spacey, actor no longer involved with House of Cards
Slash Gear - 4 Nov 2017 20:02
It’s starting look more and more like House of Cards‘ sixth and final season isn’t going to see the light of day. After announcing earlier this week that the show’s production had been indefinitely halted, Netfli...
Judge blocks Ring's home security sales over trade secret dispute
Engadget - 4 Nov 2017 20:01
The Ring Protect DIY home security system might not make it under anybody's tree this Christmas. A judge in Delaware has temporarily blocked Protect's sales due to a lawsuit filed by rival electronic security provider AD...
Amazon in talks to develop Lord of the Rings TV adaptation
Slash Gear - 4 Nov 2017 19:02
If you thought a full trilogy of Lord of the Rings movies, followed by a Hobbit trilogy, was enough page-to-screen adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe, you were wrong. Get ready for even more Frodo Baggins. Amazon...
EA's 'UFC 3' takes the fight beyond the Octagon
Engadget - 4 Nov 2017 18:29
EA has a penchant for sports games whose stories go beyond the actual match, and that now includes the UFC series. The publisher has unveiled UFC 3, and its centerpiece is a GOAT Career Mode where your choices outside th...
Explore the Entire Film and TV History of the Mighty Thor With This Video
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2017 17:45
While Marvel's version of Thor, the God of Thunder, didn't hit the big screen until 2011, his history on video goes back further. A lot further, as it turns out.
Broadcom exploring purchase of Qualcomm for $100B
Slash Gear - 4 Nov 2017 17:29
We could soon be looking at the largest ever technology acquisition, in addition to an even smaller number of mobile chip suppliers in the market. Broadcom is reportedly in talks to buy Qualcomm -- both huge chipmakers i...
Ask Engadget: Where should I put my router?
Engadget - 4 Nov 2017 17:00
The support shared between readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras t...
Apple warns of iPhone X OLED burn-in
Slash Gear - 4 Nov 2017 16:21
The iPhone X has finally been released, and those lucky enough to get their hands on the expensive device are now enjoying features like Face ID, Animoji, and its Super Retina OLED display. But as this is the first iPhon...
Crunchyroll Website Currently Down Following Malware Attacks [Update]
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2017 16:20
Users who attempted to use the anime streaming service Crunchyroll earlier today were greeted by an attempt by the site to download malware. Everyone is currently encouraged to stay away from the site until the problem i...
Netflix Reportedly Severs Ties With Kevin Spacey, Effective Immediately
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2017 16:10
Days after halting production on the sixth and final season of House of Cards, Netflix has reportedly opted to cut star Kevin Spacey loose immediately amid allegations the actor sexually assaulted actor Anthony Rapp whil...
Federal report says humans are the cause of climate change
Engadget - 4 Nov 2017 15:27
Today, over a dozen federal agencies released the Climate Science Special Report, which is a product of the National Climate Assessment -- a congressionally mandated review that takes place every four years. In it, hundr...