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2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility is the fastest cop car around
Slash Gear - 5 Oct 2018 15:42
When it comes to testing police cars, the Michigan State Police perform some of the most extensive testing of any organization out there. In its latest round of testing, the Michigan State Police have found that the fast...
Blackberry's KEY2 LE is available for pre-order in the US
Engadget - 5 Oct 2018 23:29
Blackberry unveiled its KEY2 LE at IFA in August and now it's available for pre-order in the US. Pricing starts at $450, but if you were looking to snag the champagne or red versions of the phone, we've got bad news. The...
California bans default passwords on any internet-connected device
Engadget - 5 Oct 2018 19:22
In less than two years, anything that can connect to the internet will come with a unique password — that is, if it's produced or sold in California. The "Information Privacy: Connected Devices" bill that comes into ef...
Apple will offer over 2,000 free coding classes for EU Code Week
Engadget - 5 Oct 2018 16:43
As part of the EU's Code Week celebrations, Apple will offer over 2.000 free coding sessions at its stores across Europe. The event runs from October 6th through the 21st. Coding sessions are open to anyone who wants to ...
The Speculation About Avengers 4's Real Title Rages On
Gizmodo - 5 Oct 2018 15:10
Who among The Mandalorian's list of directors could direct which episodes? Vincent D'Onofrio once again stokes the flames of his desire to bring Wilson Fisk to the Marvel movies. Get your first look at the Pet Sematary r...
Netflix is planning a sci-fi universe based on the novel 'Recursion'
Engadget - 5 Oct 2018 12:05
Netflix is making the most out of its deals with TV legend Shonda Rhimes and Planet of the Apes/Cloverfield director Matt Reeves by putting them together for one ambitious project. The creators will work on a feature fil...
Niantic plans 'Pokémon Go' events in US national parks
Engadget - 5 Oct 2018 14:28
In addition to being a fun and entertaining pastime in its own right, augmented reality games have also proven to be a decent way to make players more physically active. Niantic, the developer of two of the most well-kno...
New MacBook Pros rendered inoperative after 3rd party repair
Slash Gear - 5 Oct 2018 04:37
Apple, like many device manufacturers, are dead set against self-repairs or third-party repairs. These companies often cite safety, integrity, and trade secrets as reasons for discouraging those while consumer advocates ...
Tesla defends Autopilot in first quarterly safety report
Engadget - 5 Oct 2018 04:22
Over the past year, Tesla has received a lot of flak for being involved in crashes and accidents while Autopilot was engaged. Back in March, a Model X crashed into a median barrier, claiming the life of an Apple engineer...
Bottoms Up! 8,000 Gallons of Bubbly Bursts From Foamy Wine Tank
Gizmodo - 5 Oct 2018 04:00
An Italian winery, L'enoteca Zanardo Giussano in Conegliano, Veneto, lost approximately 8,000 gallons of bubbly on September 25, due to an overserved silo.
US Air Force says California residents may hear sonic booms this weekend
Slash Gear - 5 Oct 2018 02:39
People living and otherwise located in central California this weekend may be in for brief moments of noisiness, but the United States Air Force says not to panic. Sonic booms may be heard in the region resulting from a ...
Square adds payment installment plans to its merchant tools
Engadget - 5 Oct 2018 01:33
It its latest move into the banking industry's turf, Square is now letting its sellers offer payment installment plans. The company says it's easy for a seller to sign up for the feature and customers will be given the o...
Amazon Employee Shared Customer Email Addresses With Third-Party Seller
Gizmodo - 5 Oct 2018 23:51
According to an automated email distributed this afternoon, an Amazon employee was fired for sharing customer email addresses with an unknown seller. It reads:
The fancy new Fortnite move you're being beaten with
Slash Gear - 5 Oct 2018 23:27
We’re tracking a new way to move in Fortnite that dominates the map – and chances are you’ve already happened across it without realizing. It’s called Bunny Hopping by average everyday masters of the game, and it...
Seattle police launch registry to combat swatting calls
Slash Gear - 5 Oct 2018 23:27
The Seattle Police Department has launched a new registry that will help it deal with potential swatting calls. The tool, which is open to the public, allows anyone in the city to register swatting concerns with the PD, ...
Tesla v9.0 released: Dash Cam & more, but big Autopilot upgrade delayed
Slash Gear - 5 Oct 2018 23:16
Tesla has begun pushing out Software Version 9.0 to its cars, billing the update as its “most substantial” so far, and adding features like Dash Cam, remote navigation programming, and a new UI while paving the way f...
Ukraine Found the Perfect Use for the Radioactive Land of Chernobyl
Gizmodo - 5 Oct 2018 23:15
Chernobyl is producing power again--though not the kind that triggered a nuclear meltdown 32 years ago. Ukraine is now turning to solar power, and in the process, making good use of land that won't be habitable to humans...
Stream Austin City Limits performances this weekend on Red Bull TV
Engadget - 5 Oct 2018 22:58
The Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off today and Red Bull TV is bringing you live coverage of some of the performances. Among those you'll be able to watch online are Paul McCartney, Metallica, Arctic Monkeys an...
FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aid from Bose
Engadget - 5 Oct 2018 22:32
The US Food and Drug Administration has, for the first time, approved a hearing aid that can be fit, programmed and controlled by the user instead of a healthcare provider. The device comes from Bose and users can make a...
Capcom confirms Monster Hunter live-action movie project
Slash Gear - 5 Oct 2018 22:16
Capcom has announced plans to create a live-action movie based on its popular Monster Hunter video game franchise. The company confirmed the plans in a statement today, saying that Paul W.S. Anderson has been brought in ...
Democrats Drop 'Internet Bill of Rights' to Entice Voters Sick of Facebook's Crap
Gizmodo - 5 Oct 2018 22:10
Silicon Valley has pissed off a great number of people, particularly in 2018, so promising to grab Mark Zuckerberg by the short hairs and rein in his company's misuse of personal data seems like a pretty good way to rall...
How Star Wars Resistance Is Using Its New Time Period to Its Advantage
Gizmodo - 5 Oct 2018 22:00
A huge chunk of unknown Star Wars lore is about to be explored, and executive producer Justin Ridge can't wait to be a part of it. Ridge is one of three executive producers on Star Wars Resistance and io9 had a chance to...