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North Korea Has Reportedly Caught the Blockchain Fever
Gizmodo - 19 Sep 2019 05:50
North Korea is developing its own cryptocurrency--at least according to Alejandro Cao de Benos, a Spanish aristocrat and IT consultant who serves as a sort of international liaison for the country's totalitarian, militar...
Wirecutter's best deals: Save $130 on Beats Solo3 Bluetooth headphones
Engadget - 19 Sep 2019 23:15
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Pocket Casts will give existing desktop customers Plus for life
Engadget - 19 Sep 2019 19:42
Earlier this week the popular podcast app Pocket Casts announced some big changes. In addition to making the mobile app free, Pocket Casts unveiled a new paid subscription tier, Pocket Casts Plus. It said customers who p...
Fortnite bug makes certain common skins immune to Junk Rifts
Slash Gear - 19 Sep 2019 04:10
Another Fornite bug has been discovered that grants players a slightly indestructible nature. A video recently highlighted the issue, revealing that certain game skins — the ones available to literally every single pla...
Impossible Burger will arrive in grocery stores starting tomorrow
Slash Gear - 20 Sep 2019 01:55
Meat alternative company Impossible Foods is bringing the ground version of its Impossible Burger to grocery stores in the United States, the company has announced. Consumers will be able to purchase the faux ground beef...
Why 6 Batman video games are free on Epic right now
Slash Gear - 20 Sep 2019 01:25
Over the past decade a significant number of Batman video games were developed and released – today 6 of the biggest are being given away for free. In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the first appearance of Batm...
'Terminator: Resistance' will pit you against Skynet this December
Engadget - 20 Sep 2019 01:24
Terminator: Resistance, a single first-person shooter based on the film franchise, is set to be released later this year. Publisher Reef Entertainment and developer Teyon unveiled a trailer today for game, which will be ...
Huawei's new flagship smartphone ships without Google apps
Ars Technica - 20 Sep 2019 01:10
Trump's export ban means no Google apps for the Mate 30 Pro.
FDA reveals criminal probe into vaping-related lung condition
Slash Gear - 20 Sep 2019 01:01
The CDC has published its latest update on the vaping lung injury outbreak, revealing that the number of cases has increased to at least 530 people, the majority of whom are between the ages of 18 and 34. In addition to ...
The 10 Best Deals of September 19, 2019
Gizmodo - 20 Sep 2019 00:30
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
It's Time to Listen to the Teens
Gizmodo - 20 Sep 2019 00:30
Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg landed in the U.S. earlier this month and has since injected a much-needed sense of urgency into the climate conversation. Her climate strike movement is gearing up for a huge global ...
This Is Who the X-Men Really Are
Gizmodo - 20 Sep 2019 00:30
We see them. But do we know them?
'Apex Legends' Season 3 launches with a new hero on October 1st
Engadget - 20 Sep 2019 00:19
It's official: Season 3 of Apex Legends will start on October 1st. Included in the update is Crypto, Apex's newest playable character; an all-new battle pass with more than 100 in-game items; the new charge rifle weapon;...
Another PlayStation State of Play arrives next week
Slash Gear - 20 Sep 2019 00:10
Nintendo’s Direct broadcasts have proven to be an effective way of revealing new games and making other announcements, so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to see other companies following suit. Back in March, ...
Alphabet's Wing brings drone deliveries to Walgreens and FedEx
Slash Gear - 19 Sep 2019 23:56
Alphabet subsidiary Wing, a company that developed a drone system capable of delivering small packages, has announced an upcoming pilot program that will conduct some deliveries for Walgreens and FedEx. The pilot program...
Inside Apple's redesigned 'cube' store in New York City
Engadget - 19 Sep 2019 23:47
Just in time for the launch of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, Apple is finally re-opening the doors to its flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Better known as "the cube," the iconic 77,000 square feet spac...
Pokemon GO Halloween leaks are here again!
Slash Gear - 19 Sep 2019 23:44
It’s that time of year again in Pokemon GO! It’s time to look at what Niantic’s got in the works for their most spooky holiday celebration in October. Much like previous years, this Halloween won’t necessarily be...
Bowers & Wilkins unveils flagship PX7 wireless headphones
Engadget - 19 Sep 2019 23:40
After filling out its wireless Formation lineup, Bowers & Wilkins is turning its attention back to headphones. The British manufacturer -- best known for its decadent home speakers -- unveiled four options today includin...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will have cross-platform play
Slash Gear - 19 Sep 2019 23:23
The release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is nearly upon us, and when it arrives, it’ll be bringing cross-platform play with it. This is a big deal for a Call of Duty game, as it’s one of the most enduringly popula...
Facebook and Google have ad trackers on your streaming TV, studies find
Ars Technica - 19 Sep 2019 23:20
You just can't get away from the big ad tech companies, it seems.
'Safe' tap water contaminant levels in US may still lead to cancer
Slash Gear - 19 Sep 2019 23:01
Environmental Working Group, a research and advocacy activist group, has published a new peer-reviewed study that looked at the combined cancer risk associated with nearly two dozen contaminants found in tap water. Accor...
How do kids (and adults) like Nintendo's Labo VR kit?
Engadget - 19 Sep 2019 23:00
Nintendo's Labo VR kit is certainly a step up from the historic gaming company's earlier Labo kits. With five cardboard projects for kids to construct (including the headset itself), senior editor Kris Naudus found it to...