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Mexico's CES 2018 presence is the start of something big
Engadget - 13 Jan 2018 05:04
For many technology entrepreneurs and startups, CES is where dreams are born. It's the place where their concepts and products are showcased to the masses for the first time ever, all with the hope to make a dent in one ...
New bill seeks to ban Huawei from any US government contracts
Engadget - 13 Jan 2018 15:05
Mere days since Huawei lost a deal with AT&T to sell its flagship phones in the US due to security concerns, the Chinese tech company faces a new challenge to its US expansion plans. Congress has just proposed a bill tha...
Bitcoin was briefly legal tender at KFC Canada
Engadget - 13 Jan 2018 13:36
Say what you will about its heart-stoppingly tasty chicken -- KFC is willing to get weird. Whether it's a zany VR cooking experience, suggesting orders based on your face or chicken-flavored nail polish, the chain has pu...
Huawei beats Samsung in lawsuit over wireless patent
Slash Gear - 13 Jan 2018 02:07
Back in 2016, Huawei sued Samsung for allegedly violating several of its patents. Lawsuits were filed in both California and China, the latter of which has proven fruitful for the company. A judge in Shenzhen ruled yeste...
This is either the beginning or the end of the smartphone wars
Slash Gear - 13 Jan 2018 00:37
There’s a wave rising in the mobile technology universe, and it’s not going to be easy to talk about. We’re in a position where the change between each generation in smartphones is smaller, and a few major brands h...
Hawaii missile attack alert sparks mistaken terror
Slash Gear - 13 Jan 2018 23:43
A terrifying false warning of an incoming missile sent residents of Hawaii into a panic earlier today, after blaring news of an imminent strike on their smartphones. “Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii,” the ...
Retro tech, accessibility and the latest in the TV wars
Engadget - 13 Jan 2018 23:16
There's so much news at CES, it can be hard to filter out the noise and find what matters. Thankfully, Engadget is here to help. A collection of your favorite editors got together toward the end of the show to have a con...
SpaceX's Dragon Capsule Made a Successful Re-Entry After Its ISS Supply Run
Gizmodo - 13 Jan 2018 22:35
SpaceX said its Dragon cargo vessel successfully made re-entry on Saturday morning after spending more than a month docked at the International Space Station, carrying over two tons of cargo including scientific gear, ex...
Neil deGrasse Tyson's Cosmos Revival Is Finally Getting A Second Season
Gizmodo - 13 Jan 2018 22:30
The 2014 Cosmos revival, A SpaceTime Odyssey, was a massive success, and now, finally, it's getting the second season it deserves.
The Walking Dead Gets Renewed For A Ninth Season
Gizmodo - 13 Jan 2018 21:15
The Walking Dead, like the zombie apocalypse its story is about, will never end. Or, at least, it won't end in the next year.
Tobii proves that eye tracking is VR's next killer feature
Engadget - 13 Jan 2018 21:00
There are plenty of ways virtual reality headsets could get better. They could offer higher-resolution screens (like the new Vive Pro), a wider field of view and improved built-in tracking sensors. But another feature mi...
Hawaii Alert System Accidentally Warns of Imminent 'BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT' [Updated]
Gizmodo - 13 Jan 2018 20:50
On Saturday, smartphones in Hawaii lit up with the ominous warning, "BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL." A minor panic almost immediately ensued as the public wondere...
False alarm: Emergency alert in Hawaii claims 'missile inbound'
Engadget - 13 Jan 2018 20:31
A few minutes ago, phones across Hawaii received the above emergency alert about a "ballistic missile threat inbound," but according to state officials it isn't true. US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii's governer David Ige an...
Major League Soccer launches own esports league for FIFA 18 World Cup
Slash Gear - 13 Jan 2018 19:30
The worlds of traditional professional sports leagues and esports just got a bit more overlap. Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced a new partnership with EA Sports to create its own esports league, dubbed eMLS, which...
Los Angeles Man Charged With Manslaughter Over 'Swatting' Death
Gizmodo - 13 Jan 2018 19:20
Authorities have charged 25-year-old Los Angeles man Tyler Barriss with manslaughter for allegedly placing a hoax call that led to a Wichita, Kansas police officer shooting and killing an innocent man, the L.A. Times rep...
Bruce Lee Wields The Most Impractical Lightsabers Ever In Fan Video
Gizmodo - 13 Jan 2018 19:00
Martial arts legend Bruce Lee, sadly, didn't live long enough to turn in even half of the brilliant performances he was capable of, a tragic fact which leaves a lot to the imagination of his fans. Like, what would Bruce ...
Windows 10 adds 'Do Not Disturb' feature
Engadget - 13 Jan 2018 18:41
If you're part of the Windows Insiders Fast Ring (or have opted to skip ahead), you'll find the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17074 available to download. Of note is the addition of Quiet Hours, which functions simila...
Fortnite player sued by Epic Games for stealing in-game currency
Slash Gear - 13 Jan 2018 18:30
The last few months have seen Epic Games‘ Fortnite build up into one of today’s most popular online multiplayer titles, especially on PC, and that means the developer is now working hard to dissuade and fight back ag...
Monitor Your Home While You're Away With This $40 Security Camera
Gizmodo - 13 Jan 2018 17:45
Our readers have bought thousands of Yi's home security cameras, but today, you can get it for $40 with code HKXW3LA5.
Black Mirror Embraces A Season of Firsts In This Season Four Making-Of Featurette
Gizmodo - 13 Jan 2018 17:45
Black Mirror's fourth season is, in hindsight, a radically ambitious feat for Charlie Brooker and his team of reality-breaking creators. It faces the criticisms that season three fell into a rut of cynicism and familiari...
Huawei patent reveals touch-sensitive smartwatch bezels
Slash Gear - 13 Jan 2018 17:30
Smartwatch interfaces could soon become much robust with a wider range of input gestures. A recently granted patent to Huawei reveals the company is working on smartwatch bezels that are touch-sensitive, much like the ac...
Amazon's flop of a phone made newer, better hardware possible
Engadget - 13 Jan 2018 17:30
Amazon devices have taken root in our homes with almost alarming speed, but the tech giant hasn't gotten everything right. Back in 2014, Amazon released the Fire Phone, an ambitious smartphone that remains the company's ...