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Why This Character's Game of Thrones Ending Was the Most Satisfying
Gizmodo - 20 May 2019 23:05
The final episode of Game of Thrones gave us closure for many beloved characters, with some of them getting to fulfill a destiny they may not have even known they had. None of them stood out more than the person who star...
Samsung brings Galaxy Watch Active features to older smartwatches
Engadget - 20 May 2019 03:00
You don't have to spring for the Galaxy Watch Active to put Samsung's latest software features on your wrist. The company is rolling out an update that brings the Active's One UI interface, health features and other opti...
South Korea's government will switch to Linux over cost concerns
Engadget - 20 May 2019 00:06
Some governments might have fallen out of love with Linux, but South Korea appears ready to start a torrid affair. The country's Ministry of the Interior and Safety has outlined plans to switch government computers from ...
Facebook used its AI smarts to build detailed disease prevention maps
Engadget - 20 May 2019 17:07
Facebook has created highly detailed population maps to help health organizations, researchers and universities tackle disease outbreaks and plan public health campaigns. They focus on population density with demographic...
Google quietly shelves custom Pixel phone cases
Engadget - 20 May 2019 05:51
Google's Pixel 3a might have been good news for fans of mid-range phones, but it marked the death knell for one of the company's signature phone features: its customizable cases. The 9to5Google crew has discovered that G...
Hackers turn tables on account hijackers by stealing forum data
Engadget - 20 May 2019 01:28
Online account hijackers received a taste of ironic punishment this week. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that hackers stole the database from the popular hijacker forum OGusers on May 12th, obtaining email addresses, hashed...
Huawei's Android nightmare just got much, much worse
Slash Gear - 20 May 2019 00:58
Google will cut off Huawei's access to key Android apps and updates, it's reported, as the Chinese company takes another hit in the US government's trade war. Although relatively absent from US shelves, Huawei has a huge...
Pro 'Fortnite' player sues FaZe Clan over 'oppressive' team contract
Engadget - 20 May 2019 23:59
A lawsuit might just redefine how esports teams treat their players. Turner Tenney, better known as the pro Fortnite player Tfue, has sued FaZe Clan for allegedly hurting his opportunities with an "oppressive, onerous, a...
Microsoft's new Xbox commitments target toxic parts of gaming
Slash Gear - 20 May 2019 23:54
Xbox chief Phil Spencer has detailed Microsoft’s commitment to dealing with the toxic culture found in the gaming community. In his commentary on the matter, Spencer kicked off the details by saying, ‘First, gaming i...
Pixel 3a issue: Random shutdown and the fallout
Slash Gear - 20 May 2019 23:12
Several Google Pixel 3a users found themselves at the receiving end of a software issue over the last couple weeks. Users found that their phone will shut down – seemingly at random. The only fix seems to be a hard res...
US government warns China may have access to drone data
Engadget - 20 May 2019 23:10
Today, the Department of Homeland Security issued an alert warning that Chinese-made drones may be sending flight information back to their manufacturers, who could share it with third parties. According to CNN, the aler...
Google Glass is back - so is AR uncertainty
Slash Gear - 20 May 2019 23:02
Google Glass is back from the dead, with a new $999 headset that delivers upgraded capabilities, longer battery life, and the promise of new confusion around augmented reality. The Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is, as the n...
Stroke risk study on eggs and cholesterol has good news for dieters
Slash Gear - 20 May 2019 22:53
The research surrounding egg consumption, overall dietary cholesterol levels, and stroke risk remains murky. Some studies have found a link between diets high in cholesterol and stroke risk, while others have offered opp...
The 10 Best Deals of May 20, 2019
Gizmodo - 20 May 2019 22:42
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
The Engadget staff on that 'Game of Thrones' finale
Engadget - 20 May 2019 22:21
For this month's video IRL, we couldn't miss talking about the conclusion of one of the biggest TV series ever, HBO's Game of Thrones. After years of speculation about how the epic story would end, we finally have (some ...
Google Glass still exists: Meet Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2
Ars Technica - 20 May 2019 22:19
It has a modern 10nm Qualcomm SoC, a bigger battery, and a version with safety glasses!
Google just gave Huawei a wakeup call
Engadget - 20 May 2019 22:15
It's been a tumultuous week for Huawei. Five days ago, President Trump declared a national emergency to ban the sales and use of telecom equipment that pose "unacceptable" risks to national security. While the executive ...
Overwatch's Anniversary event returns with week-long free trial
Slash Gear - 20 May 2019 22:07
Believe it or not, Overwatch is about to turn three years old. As it does every year on the anniversary of its launch, Blizzard will be hosting an in-game event that’ll see various seasonal modes return for the duratio...
Texting on the crosswalk in NY will result in $50 fine under new bill
Slash Gear - 20 May 2019 21:50
Texting while walking has resulted in a number of incidents that could have been prevented if the individual was paying attention to their surroundings. Many of these accidents have been caught on video, and though some ...
Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Be Getting a Head Start This Week
Gizmodo - 20 May 2019 21:40
Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, but the ocean and atmosphere are paying the calendar no heed. A swirl of clouds and thunderstorms off the Florida coast has a 70 percent chance of becoming a tropica...
EVgo is putting new EV chargers in the last place we expected
Slash Gear - 20 May 2019 21:36
Electric vehicle owners may end up taking them to gas stations after all, with one of the big names in gasoline finally waking up to the idea that its locations might be a good place for an EV charger. Chevron has teamed...
Texas is poised to ban red light cameras
Engadget - 20 May 2019 21:35
Texas is set to become the 11th state in the country to ban the use of red light cameras. The Dallas News reported the state Senate passed a bill that would outlaw the devices designed to catch drivers speeding through r...