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The best Alexa-compatible smart-home devices for Amazon Echo
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 21:00
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Tilta mods Blackmagic's Pocket Cinema Camera with a tilt screen and SSD
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 06:31
With their sharp picture, super efficient and flexible RAW format and SSD compatibility, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras are fantastic choices for videographers on a budget or anyone in need of a solid B-camera that...
Aron Eisenberg, the Actor Who Played Nog on Deep Space Nine, Has Died
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2019 19:00
Aron Eisenberg, the actor repsonsible for bringing the Ferengi Nog to life in Deep Space Nine, has died.
Microsoft invites more people to test very rough Xbox features
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 14:53
You've had to be part of a very exclusive club to try Xbox One features in their rawest form -- so exclusive the criteria has been "closely guarded," Microsoft said. Now, though, the company is loosening its restrictions...
Three Mile Island's infamous nuclear plant shuts down after 45 years
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 05:00
An important if ignominious chapter in American nuclear energy has come to a close. Exelon has shut down Three Mile Island's Generating Station Unit 1 reactor after 45 years of use. The reactor isn't the one behind the a...
Huawei Says Mate 30 Series Bootloader Will Be Unlockable, Allowing Easier Access to Google Apps
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2019 03:50
The recently launched Huawei Mate 30 and Mate Pro 30 boast a lot of upgraded hardware including extra cameras and edge to edge, bezel-free screens, but they come with a huge tradeoff: Due to the ongoing trade war between...
Samsung asks users to be extra careful with the Galaxy Fold
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 03:39
Samsung postponed Galaxy Fold's release to fix its issues after an early rollout put damaged units in the hands of reviewers. The redesigned Fold felt sturdier than before when we tried it at IFA, but it sounds like the ...
Uber sues NYC over vehicle caps
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 02:20
Uber isn't about to sit quietly while New York City extends its caps on ridesharing. The company has sued NYC in a bid to halt rules that both freeze the number of new for-hire licenses and limit the amount of time drive...
Erica's modular synth helps you make music with preset cards
Engadget - 23 Sep 2019 00:47
Modular synths are incredibly flexible, but convenient? Not so much -- switching sounds frequently means wiring up patch cords, and that makes it harder to use for live gigs and other on-the-fly uses. Erica Synths has a ...
TiVo gave its unannounced Edge DVR to a customer
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 23:29
TiVo might be competing with Google's Pixel 4 for the worst-kept tech secret of 2019. When Community Forum member Coold8 complained about particularly thorny technical problems with his existing boxes, he received the Ed...
Dennis Liu's Newest Superhero Is a Shapeshifting Teenage Girl Named Ling
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2019 22:45
Meet Ling. She's a normal girl, dealing with boy troubles, social stress, the awkwardness of growing up. She can also shapeshift. And has a magic fox friend. And a broom that can... shoot laser beams? Okay, maybe she's n...
Facebook will shut down Group Stories on September 26th
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 22:15
If you didn't find yourself using Facebook's Group Stories, you're not the only one. The social network has confirmed a report from commentator Matt Navarra that it's shutting down Group Stories on September 26th at 12PM...
Just How Accurate Were All Those GTA V Rumors And Leaks?
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2019 22:00
Grand Theft Auto V turned six years old this past week and to celebrate it I wanted to take a look back at some of the rumors that existed about the game before it was released. How accurate were they and what, if anythi...
This Behind-the-Scenes Video Is All About the Origins of The Good Place
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2019 21:30
And the story of some wild auditions.
Epic finally tweaks Fortnite's annoying Taco Time dance
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2019 20:31
Greasy Grove, the latest old school location to reappear on the Fortnite map, comes with a random and mandatory Taco Time dance that, once it starts, makes players invincible and restores some health. That sounds great, ...
After Math: Being better than being best
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 19:30
As protesters taking part in the Global Climate Strike shut down cities last Friday, a number of tech industry firms announced their own efforts to decrease their carbon footprints and improve the environmental stewardsh...
NASA says Australia will help support its Artemis and Moon to Mars efforts
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2019 18:49
During a ceremony held on Saturday, NASA and the Australian Space Agency announced a new commitment between the two that will result in Australia helping support NASA’s efforts to return humans to the Moon. The two spa...
Kanex iAdapt Multiport Hub gives your laptop 7 extra ports
The Gadget Flow - 22 Sep 2019 18:00
The Kanex iAdapt Multiport Hub gives your computer more ports without taking away access to power. In fact, one of the ports is a USB-C power delivery spot, so you can continue charging your laptop while this hub is plug...
AirUnleashed Wireless Charging Mat simultaneously charges three Apple devices
The Gadget Flow - 22 Sep 2019 18:00
Apple may have canceled the AirPower, but the AirUnleashed Wireless Charging Mat could take its place. This convenient wireless charging pad lets you charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once. With a simpl...
Elago Sand iPhone 11 Pro Case gives your smartphone a unique waterfall effect
The Gadget Flow - 22 Sep 2019 18:00
With the Elago Sand iPhone 11 Pro Case, you’ll always be reminded of relaxing on the beach. This iPhone 11 case series consists of five colors that have different-colored sand inside. For example, one case has an Itali...
TiVo is officially bringing pre-roll video ads to many of its DVRs soon
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2019 17:20
Last week, a report drew attention to a recent post on the TiVo Community forum where a user complained about seeing an advertisement that would play before videos recorded on the customer’s DVR. This appeared to be a ...
This week in tech history: Android turns 11
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 17:00
At Engadget, we spend every day looking at how technology will shape the future. But it's also important to look back at how far we've come. That's what This Week in Tech History does. Join us every weekend for a recap o...