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The Feds Are Now Looking Into Who Sent Millions of Fake Net Neutrality Comments to the FCC
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2018 03:55
Federal investigators are looking into whether the mass submission of millions of fraudulent letters on net neutrality to the Federal Communications Commission's digital comment system was a crime as part of a Department...
Justice Department investigates fake net neutrality comments
Engadget - 9 Dec 2018 00:02
The scrutiny over fake net neutrality comments appears to be intensifying. Sources talking to BuzzFeed News said the Justice Department is investigating whether or not there were crimes when people posted millions of bog...
Google's Android file manager now supports USB drives
Engadget - 9 Dec 2018 09:41
Files by Google (formerly Files Go) is helpful if you want an official means of managing the files on your Android phone, but there's been an obvious limitation: you couldn't move files to physical storage beyond the pho...
Squid Expert on Apple's Tortured Squid Emoji: It's Like 'Having a Butt on Your Forehead'
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2018 03:10
In what now seems to be an egregious oversight on the part of Apple, the scientific community this week flagged an anatomically incorrect squid emoji in the manner any good critic does: by mercilessly owning it on Twitte...
Google winds down support for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Engadget - 9 Dec 2018 01:35
If you're still hanging on to a phone running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, you might want to budget for an upgrade. Google has warned developers that it's deprecating support for Ice Cream Sandwich in upcoming version...
Egyptian Officials Are Pissed About an Alleged Nude Photoshoot on the Great Pyramid
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2018 01:05
Egyptian authorities are not very happy with a video taken by Danish photographer Andreas Hvid, who climbed what appeared to be the Great Pyramid of Giza, took footage of himself and a female friend in what was euphemist...
Pokemon Let's Go is a great appetizer for what comes next
Slash Gear - 9 Dec 2018 23:39
I don't think I'm alone in saying that Pokemon Let's Go isn't quite what I was expecting – or even hoping for – out of the series' home console debut. We Pokemon fans have been waiting more than 20 years for the main...
Google's rumored Pixel 3 'Lite' XL might ditch the notch
Engadget - 9 Dec 2018 23:04
There's been talk (and apparent leaks) of a mid-range Pixel 3 variant, but what about an equivalent to the larger Pixel 3 XL? That might be coming too. OnLeaks and 91mobiles claim to have details of a Pixel 3 'Lite' XL (...
Doctor Who's Next Season Lands in 2020
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2018 22:15
On the heels of star Jodie Whittaker confirming that she's staying on the TARDIS through season 12 of Doctor Who, the BBC has announced that the Doctor is coming back in early 2020. And she won't be alone.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey promotes Myanmar despite genocide reports
Engadget - 9 Dec 2018 21:35
Unfortunately, social network leaders still appear to be tone deaf regarding Myanmar's reported atrocities. Twitter chief Jack Dorsey posted a series of tweets encouraging followers to visit Myanmar after he'd been there...
Good Boy Who Survived the Camp Fire Guarded His Family's Home for Nearly a Month
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2018 20:40
A good boy who survived the deadliest and most destructive fire in California's history was found weeks later, apparently guarding the site of what was his family's home.
China Warns of 'Grave Consequences' Over Arrest of Huawei Executive
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2018 20:30
China has warned the Canadian ambassador that if Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of telecom and tech giant Huawei, is not released, there will be "grave consequences," CBS News reported on Sunday.
Rep. Jerry Nadler Says Trump Hush Payments Could Be Impeachable Offense
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2018 20:04
Many eyes currently are on Democratic Rep. Jerrold "Jerry" Nadler because he likely will become the next chairman of the House Judiciary Committee come January.
TiVo Bolt OTA 4K DVR Review: Designed for cord-cutters
Slash Gear - 9 Dec 2018 19:03
TiVo is a household name that feels increasingly obsolete. In a world where thousands of movies and TV shows are available to stream on-demand, where live television is available over the Internet, and where DVRs exist i...
The First Sex Robot Was Conceived in Ancient Greece
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2018 19:00
The age of android brothels and lifelike sex robots may seem cutting edge--until you've heard the story of the man who had sex with his ivory sculptures, and the Greeks who habitually had public intercourse with statues....
After Math: Hope for the Holidays
Engadget - 9 Dec 2018 18:30
While Christmas decorations have already been festooned throughout big box retailers since the start of November, the holiday season is finally in full swing now that Thanksgiving is over. As such, industry and governmen...
The Apple Watch ECG app is my heart's new best friend
Slash Gear - 9 Dec 2018 18:19
The Apple Watch ECG app has landed, and the good news is that while my British heart may be cold, it’s at least not showing signs of atrial fibrillation. Landing as a part of watchOS 5.1.2, the new heart health monitor...
The best plug-in smart outlet
Engadget - 9 Dec 2018 17:00
By Rachel Cericola This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full plu...
5G is coming: what you need to know
Slash Gear - 9 Dec 2018 16:17
There is no stopping the 5G revolution, especially since everyone seems to be on board. From network operators to smartphone manufacturers to silicon makers, everyone seems to be hellbent on pushing the fifth generation ...
It's a Really Good Day to Buy Dyson Stuff
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2018 15:46
Dyson's eBay outlet is always a great place to save on Dyson gear, but for a limited time, you can save an extra 20% on the already-discounted prices with promo code JOYOFDYSON, including vacuums, fans, and even hair dry...
VW just made a huge change to its EV strategy
Slash Gear - 9 Dec 2018 15:30
Volkswagen is the latest automaker to give its line-up a serious shakedown, promising to “speed up” its transformation by accelerating its EV growth. The company already had ambitious plans to dramatically increase t...
'Street Fighter V' will display in-game ads starting December 11th
Engadget - 9 Dec 2018 15:28
Fighting game fans are used to seeing ads in tournaments, but now they're infiltrating the games themselves. Capcom is introducing "sponsored content" to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition on December 11th to promote its p...