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Paris is testing 'noise radar' that will automatically ticket loud cars
Engadget - 1 Sep 2019 06:00
Parisians with powerful cars might want to think carefully before showing off their rides. Parts of the city (most recently the suburb of Villeneuve-le-Roi) are testing a "noise radar" system from Bruitparif that can pin...
Windows 10 will let you reinstall the OS from the cloud
Engadget - 1 Sep 2019 03:05
To date, reinstalling Windows has meant using a local copy -- either something already stored on your PC (and thus at risk of going bad) or something external. Soon, though, it might just be a matter of grabbing it onlin...
Aviator Controls Smart Power Strip Wi-Fi Smart Plug can be controlled with your voice
The Gadget Flow - 1 Sep 2019 18:00
It’s time your outlets catch up to all the other smart technology in your life. Start with the Aviator Controls Smart Power Strip Wi-Fi Smart Plug, which gives you voice control over your power strip. This smart outlet...
New guidelines warn 'bad' cholesterol levels should be as low as possible
Slash Gear - 1 Sep 2019 15:15
‘Bad’ LDL cholesterol levels that fall within existing guidelines may still be too high for many people, according to new guidelines published by the European Society of Cardiology. Experts are recommending that adul...
Why don't more manufacturers offer stock Android?
Slash Gear - 1 Sep 2019 11:49The next 'Apex Legends' event includes a sniper-focused mode
Engadget - 1 Sep 2019 04:29
Respawn's latest Apex Legends event is relying on a time-honored opportunity to keep things fresh: challenge you to master a handful of weapons. The studio is running a Voidwalker event between September 3rd and Septembe...
How to Stream Hurricane Dorian News
Gizmodo - 1 Sep 2019 04:00
Hurricane Dorian strengthened to a Category 4 storm Saturday evening as it continues its approach toward the southeastern U.S. coast. The question of exactly where the storm will make landfall is still up in the air, esp...
Boxer Manny Pacquiao intros cryptocurrency to cash in on his fame
Engadget - 2 Sep 2019 01:09
The celebrity penchant for cryptocurriencies hasn't died down just yet. Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao has introduced a cryptocurrency of his own, Pac, in a bid to capitalize on his fame. The virtual money will give fans an...
The iPhone-Hacking Sites Google Found Apparently Went After Android and Windows Users Too
Gizmodo - 2 Sep 2019 00:16
Those hackers Google's researchers sussed out earlier this week apparently went after more than just iPhone users. Microsoft's operating system along with Google's own were also targeted, according to Forbes, in what som...
Superman Is Not Great at Leisure Time in This Cute Parody
Gizmodo - 1 Sep 2019 23:30
Taking a day off is an important part of self care. Doing things you're behind on, pursuing your hobbies, getting a little extra sleep. Everyone needs that. If you can't take care of yourself, you'll struggle to support ...
Sites stealing iPhone data reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims
Engadget - 1 Sep 2019 22:20
The websites stealing data from iPhones might have been used for particularly sinister purposes. TechCrunch sources claim the sites were part of a state-sponsored campaign, presumably from China, targeting the country's ...
The Game of Thrones Showrunners Have Finally Broken Their Silence... On the Coffee Cup
Gizmodo - 1 Sep 2019 21:30
Since the end of Game of Thrones, the showrunners, Dan Weiss and David Benioff, have been somewhat controversial figures. Not just because a lot of people were frustrated with the way the show ended, and with problems li...
The best AV receiver
Engadget - 1 Sep 2019 21:00
By Chris Heinonen 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 guid...
International Space Station gets 600 Mbps data rate upgrade
Slash Gear - 1 Sep 2019 20:00
The International Space Station has received a 600 Mbps data rate upgrade, according to NASA, enabling astronauts and control centers on Earth to communicate at faster rates. The upgrade doubles the ISS’s data rate, ma...
After Math: More, more, mooooooore
Engadget - 1 Sep 2019 19:30
Woke up this morning with the "more, more, mooooooore" refrain from Lady Marmalade stuck in my head despite not having heard that song in close to a decade because sure why the hell not. So, since I can't get the demonso...
TiVo Edge 2TB DVR leaks with Alexa, Dolby Atmos, 4K HDR
Slash Gear - 1 Sep 2019 18:40
TiVo is planning to update its home DVR product line with a new TiVo Edge model, a leak earlier this summer suggested. The model from Arris surfaced in an FCC filing earlier this year, though most of the documentation wa...
Sunday's Best Deals: Bonobos, Simplehuman, BarkBox, and More
Gizmodo - 1 Sep 2019 18:10
A Simplehuman Gold Box, savings on your first month of BarkBox, and Bonobos' End of Summer Sale lead off Sunday's best deals from around the web.
Kalamazoo Artisan Fire Outdoor Gas Pizza Oven cooks your meal like a true brick oven
The Gadget Flow - 1 Sep 2019 18:00
The Kalamazoo Artisan Fire Outdoor Gas Pizza Oven is a modern design, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have time-tested cooking methods. This pizza oven ensures a large, open flame that mimics one you’d find in a br...
Kenu BingeBank Power Bank Phone Stand provides 10,000 mAh of wireless charging power
The Gadget Flow - 1 Sep 2019 18:00
The Kenu BingeBank Power Bank Phone Stand is two devices in one: a wireless charging power bank and smartphone stand. Compatible with Android, iPhone, and Google Pixel smartphones, this stand offers 10,000 mAh of battery...
Apex Legends Voidwalker event is all about Wraith
Slash Gear - 1 Sep 2019 16:37
Electronic Arts has detailed an upcoming Apex Legends event called Voidwalker that will take place from September 3 to September 17. This event will center around the character Wraith, offering a new Limited Time Mode as...
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Gizmodo - 1 Sep 2019 16:00
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'Astroneer' brings planetary exploration to PS4 on November 15th
Engadget - 1 Sep 2019 12:17
You don't have to use a Microsoft-powered platform to play Astroneer. System Era has announced that its procedurally generated planet explorer will be available on PS4 as of November 15th for $30, with pre-orders open no...