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Senators Set Deadline For Ajit Pai's FCC to Open Up About Its DDoS Attack Claims
Gizmodo - 12 Jun 2018 03:05
On the same day that the repeal of net neutrality became official, two US senators demanded answers from the FCC over its dubious claims about being targeted by cyberattacks.
KeyWe Smart Door Lock
The Gadget Flow - 12 Jun 2018 15:00
Modernize the way you protect your home with the KeyWe Smart Door Lock. Built with ANSI Grade 2 Deadbolt and durable materials, this lock is as secure and safe as they come. Likewise, it uses 128-bit AES encryption for t...
Death Stranding just keeps on piling the questions, discomfort
Slash Gear - 12 Jun 2018 04:35
When Hideo Kojima left Konami and established his own indie studio, it was perhaps expected he would carry on the legacy of his Metal Gear series, especially with the studio's logo. Death Stranding, however, is anything ...
Kingdom Hearts 3 Deluxe Edition detailed: three toys, art and more
Slash Gear - 12 Jun 2018 23:54
The Kingdom Hearts 3 Deluxe Edition Bundle has been detailed ahead of its launch, revealing the extra perks buyers will get. Chief among the offerings are three action figures, two of Goofy and Donald Duck, the third of ...
'Fortnite' for Switch thankfully includes native voice chat
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 23:47
The newly released Fortnite for Switch includes a pleasant surprise: there's built-in voice chat. Where Splatoon 2 forces you to use Nintendo's not-so-elegant Switch Online mobile app for voice, Epic Games has confirmed ...
The 10 Best Deals of June 12, 2018
Gizmodo - 12 Jun 2018 23:36
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
Fortnite PS4, Switch issue: Gamers are mad, Sony seems unfazed
Slash Gear - 12 Jun 2018 23:32
There’s a bit of a disconnect between the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch when it comes to Fortnite. It became apparent rather quickly after Fortnite for Nintendo Switch was turned ON this week that something was...
Amazon offers first details about its 'Lord of the Rings' series
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 23:32
Amazon initially said precious little about its Lord of the Rings series beyond acknowledging its existence, but details are finally starting to trickle out. In an interview with Deadline, Amazon Studios chief Jennifer S...
Damning New Report Lays Out Science's Sexual Harassment Problem
Gizmodo - 12 Jun 2018 23:26
A landmark report by the National Academies of Science, Medicine, and Engineering (NASME) out Tuesday details the wide extent of sexual harassment, bullying, and ostracization of women within the scientific world. It als...
'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' is a refinement of a classic formula
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 23:14
It's December 1999. I'm sitting in my best friend's smoke-filled bedroom, frantically mashing the buttons of an N64 controller and having the time of my life. Six months later, I'm in the same smokey hovel, but now I'm d...
Seattle Repeals 'Head Tax' Amid Pressure From Amazon
Gizmodo - 12 Jun 2018 23:13
Less than a month after unanimously passing a contentious tax on big business, Seattle's city council has voted to repeal the so-called "head tax." Against the fervent protestations of residents and local coalitions--whi...
Intel plans to release its first discrete GPU in 2020
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 23:05
After Intel nabbed Raja Koduri last year from AMD, where he led Radeon development, it was only a matter of time until it entered the high-end GPU arena. That confirmation came in a short tweet today: Intel plans to rele...
Google Says Its Translate App Is Now a Lot Smarter When You're Stuck Offline
Gizmodo - 12 Jun 2018 23:05
Translation apps can be incredibly useful tools when you need quick guidance on translating a phrase or word from one language to another. But tools like Google Translate often fall short when you're traveling and can't ...
Apple limits how apps can handle and share users' contact lists
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 22:52
Apple updated its app guidelines last week, and while the biggest news was a widespread ban on cryptocurrency mining, the company also tightened its grip on what developers can and can't do with user info. Specifically, ...
Judge rules AT&T can purchase Time Warner
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 22:43
Last November, the Department of Justice slapped an antitrust lawsuit on AT&T's proposed acquisition of Time Warner and the trial resulting from that lawsuit wrapped up last month. The DOJ has maintained that merging the...
Mew Poke Ball Plus bonus: Here's what's up
Slash Gear - 12 Jun 2018 22:36
As we were expecting, Nintendo touched on Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee today during its E3 2018 showcase. We didn’t learn very many new things about the games, with Reggie Fils-Aime essentially taking us throug...
Audeze's ambitious Mobius is more than a gaming headset
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 22:30
Tucked inside an unassuming office park just south of LA, there's a modest factory where some of the best audiophile-grade headphones are assembled on a daily basis. Audeze has built its reputation on planar magnetic tec...
Uber Lite 5MB Android app targets emerging markets
Slash Gear - 12 Jun 2018 22:12
Uber has just targeted emerging markets in a big way with the launch of a new lightweight app called Uber Lite. The ridesharing service currently operates in more than 600 cities around the world, but that’s only a sli...
Netflix will keep streaming Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown'
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 22:11
Netflix's deal to carry Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown in the US was due to expire on June 16th, and that was understandably distressing if you wanted to pay tribute to the late chef by streaming his last series. You wo...
Byton K-Byte Concept sees driverless luxury on the road by 2021
Slash Gear - 12 Jun 2018 22:02
Byton impressed us at CES 2018 with its concept SUV, and now it’s hoping to do the same with its autonomous luxury sedan, the Byton K-Byte Concept. Unveiled this week as a potential future challenger to luxe segment ma...
Watch Nintendo's E3 presentation in under 9 minutes
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 22:00
As is tradition, Nintendo didn't take the stage at E3 and opted instead to show a pre-recorded Direct video, which showed plenty of teased and some never-before-seen Switch games. The presentation kicked off with a peek ...
'Fortnite' for Switch doesn't support PlayStation-linked accounts
Engadget - 12 Jun 2018 21:49
If you're like many gamers, you rushed to download Fortnite for Switch as soon as it came out -- finally, console-quality battle royale on the road! You may be in for a crushing disappointment if you play on PS4, though....