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Soundfreaq Double Spot Wireless Home Speaker charges your phone while you listen
The Gadget Flow - 8 Sep 2019 18:00
Perfect for any mid-century modern design fan, the Soundfreaq Double Spot Wireless Home Speaker blends style with function. This wireless speaker has a built-in USB port, so you can plug in your phone for extra juice. Ev...
Audio-Technica's $99 true wireless earbuds sound amazing
Engadget - 8 Sep 2019 18:13
Audio-Technica is no stranger to the true wireless game, and at IFA this week, the company debuted two new models. For me, the $99 ATH-CK3TW is the more compelling of the two, mostly because it's great to see one of the ...
MIT Media Lab Director Joichi Ito Resigns After Financial Ties to Jeffrey Epstein Revealed
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2019 04:15
The director of MIT's Media Lab, Joichi Ito, stepped down on Saturday after his and the research institution's extensive ties to late financier and accused pedophile Jeffrey Epstein were exposed, the New York Times repor...
DHS to Ramp Up Social Media Monitoring of People Entering the Country
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2019 03:20
The Department of Homeland Security is stepping up the government's existing program of demanding people entering the country hand over the details of their presence on social media, CNN reported on Friday.
EA breaks world record for most downvoted Reddit comment
Slash Gear - 8 Sep 2019 17:00
Remember the massive backlash EA faced in late 2017 after it revealed the details surrounding loot boxes in Star Wars Battlefront II? Player frustration boiled over at the company largely on Reddit, where EA employees re...
Homeland Security details social media collection from immigrants
Engadget - 8 Sep 2019 16:58
The Department of Homeland Security has explained how it will demand social media info from asylum from newcomers to the US beyond visa applicants. A notice in the Federal Register makes clear that officials will ask for...
Tesla hopes to unveil its electric pickup truck in November
Engadget - 8 Sep 2019 06:10
Tesla missed its goal of unveiling its electric pickup truck this summer, but it does have some idea of when to expect its smaller cargo hauler. Elon Musk told Twitter followers that the electric pickup's reveal will "mo...
The BBC Joins Up With Google, Facebook, and Twitter To Try To Tackle Misinformation Online
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2019 03:17
The BBC is teaming up with some of the biggest names in tech to coordinate a defense against the online disinformation campaigns endemic to some of their platforms, the outlet announced Saturday.
Google Assistant will help you find Tile trackers
Engadget - 8 Sep 2019 02:29
You don't want to lose an item tagged with a Tile Bluetooth tracker, but you'll at least have an easier time finding it in the near future. Tile is planning Google Assistant support that will let you directly ring your t...
Wunderlist creator wants to buy the app back from Microsoft
Engadget - 9 Sep 2019 00:55
Microsoft's acquisition of the Wunderlist team is creating friction years after the fact. The founder of 6 Wunderkinder, Christian Reber, has offered to buy back the task app to prevent Microsoft from shutting it down. T...
Russia accuses Facebook, Google of violating political ad laws
Engadget - 8 Sep 2019 23:36
Russia is once again butting heads with internet giants over their political advertising. Communications regulator Roskomnadzor has accused Facebook and Google of allowing political ads during regional elections on Septe...
Andy Muschietti Is Really Serious About This It Supercut Thing
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2019 23:30
Do you want your horror movies to be five hours long? Well, have I got a treat for you.
MIT Built a Theranos For Plants
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2019 23:30
The prestigious multidisciplinary MIT Media Lab built a "personal food computer" that worked so poorly that demos had to be faked Theranos-style, per a weekend report in Business Insider. Word of the project's troubles c...
Google Assistant on Pixel 4 may handle calls while you're on hold
Engadget - 8 Sep 2019 22:15
Google Assistant's ability to handle phone calls may extend beyond booking appointments. A 9to5Google source claims Assistant on the upcoming Pixel 4 will have the option of taking over when you're on hold, bringing you ...
The Final Trailer for Doctor Sleep Is Ready to Go Back to the Overlook Hotel
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2019 21:30
"There's a place..." One of the scariest places in fiction, a place of power and terror and one awful dad. That's right, Doctor Sleep is gearing up to go back to the Overlook.
The best MIDI keyboard controller for beginners
Engadget - 8 Sep 2019 21:00
By Al Griffin 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 guide to...
High blood pressure may be fueling mental decline in older adults
Slash Gear - 8 Sep 2019 20:40
Managing high blood pressure to keep it within the normal range may be a vital part of preventing cognitive decline starting in middle age. The finding comes from the American Heart Association, which reports that high b...
After Math: The NFL goes full geek
Engadget - 8 Sep 2019 19:30
The NFL is matching brains with brawn for its 100th season. Fans will be able to enjoy faster in-stadium internet, deeper insights into their local teams and virtually trade their favorite players like sentient trading c...
Companies distanced themselves from foldable phone hype at IFA
Engadget - 8 Sep 2019 19:00
Samsung may finally be ready to launch the Galaxy Fold, but other smartphone makers seem to be collectively experiencing commitment phobia. At IFA 2019, companies like Huawei, LG and TCL cooled their efforts on the folda...
Audio-Technica launches ATH-CKS5TW and CK3TW AirPods competitors
Slash Gear - 8 Sep 2019 18:54
Renowned audio company Audio-Technica has launched two new true wireless earbuds models, the ATH-CKS5TW and the ATH-CK3TW. Both pairs have been showcased at IFA 2019 ahead of their launch starting later this month. The c...
Joker's Trick: Todd Phillips' Joker Takes Home the Highest Honor at the Venice Film Festival
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2019 18:50
Inspirer of meme accounts and Blockbuster films alike, the Joker has a new honor to lay at his unstable feet: film festival winner. That's right, seriously, it happened: Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the DC supervil...
Danby Parcel Guard Secure Smart Mailbox protects your packages from theft
The Gadget Flow - 8 Sep 2019 18:00
Even with all the convenience online shopping offers, it can still make you nervous to have packages delivered when you’re not home. Thankfully, the Danby Parcel Guard Secure Smart Mailbox helps ease your worries. This...