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While we rang in 2019 on the East Coast, Netflix decided it was time to drop a new detail about one of its most-anticipated series, Stranger Things. An 80s-era rendition of Dick Clark's New Year's Eve broadcast revealed a premiere date for the show's... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2GNjZkf ...

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Users of Nokia Series 40 device will no longer be able to create new WhatsApp accounts and some features of the app could stop functioning on the device at any time. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2GRK81d ...

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As 2019 is about to arrive in the US, there was one major potential TV blackout looming, with a TV deal between Disney and Verizon (the owner of Engadget's parent company) due to expire. Over the weekend, however, the two reached a new agreement, so... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2R3CLZo ...

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Home-bred app Hike, which counts SoftBank, Tencent and Foxconn as investors, would be looking to raise more funds in 2019 from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2QfZoEv ...

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The boundless optimism that surrounded driverless cars only a few years ago has been tempered by a slew of challenges. from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2AqoStY ...

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After the various New Year's Eve countdowns lead us into 2019, Netflix will kick off the year with its latest season of A Series of Unfortunate Events, as well as Tidying Up with Marie Kondo -- if you're looking for a fresh start then that's your sho... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2SuIdRI ...

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Apple is in talks with the Ministry of Commerce and the Department of Revenue to seek certain sops for its component manufacturers from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2RlOGkF ...

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If you'd rather stream New Year's Eve celebrations in North America than venture outside, you'll have plenty of options... including a novelty or two. The most notable example comes from Times Square itself, which will show the New York City ball dro... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2R37Ig0 ...

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China's ever-growing reliance on facial recognition is spreading to public housing. Beijing is ramping up the use of face-detecting smart locks in public housing projects to bolster security for tenants (such as denying access to strangers) and crac... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2F0mo8L ...

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Thanks to some leaks, Nokia's five-camera smartphone is no longer a mystery -- and it might just be one of the more intriguing handsets of 2019. Well-known leaker Evan Blass and MySmartPrice have posted stills and videos of the Android One phone, no... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2AnXUCW ...

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It looks like the FCC will be joining the list of government offices that will shut down in light of the ongoing funding lapse. The commission released a statement today saying that if the partial funding lapse continues into January 3rd, it will ini... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2s1xAKv ...

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Faraday Future is ending its very tumultuous year on a positive note... in a manner of speaking. The electric car startup has reached a restructuring deal with its main investor, Evergrande Health's Season Smart, that will put legal battles in the pa... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2CHBtdO ...

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If you're spending New Year's eve playing Fortnite, be prepared to party. Epic Games has set up an in-game event to celebrate the changing of the calendar by dropping a giant disco ball from the sky and forcing everyone on the map to dance. The event... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2CIqVek ...

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The cheaper version of Galaxy Home smart speaker will be powered by voice assistant Bixby. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2SpGgWB ...

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Chrome OS tablets still have some problems, not the least of which is lag. Even if you buy a higher-end model like some configurations of Google's own Pixel Slate, there's a real chance you'll grapple with a sluggish, stuttery interface -- it's been... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2CGXR6O ...

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It didn't take long for us to declare 2017 a pretty great year for games, with a spectacular roster that included Super Mario Odyssey, Wolfenstein: The New Colossus and Assassin's Creed Origins. In our roundup last December we also listed what we wer... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2RoiUmY ...

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I can't think of a more fitting way to end 2018 than with another, final data leak. This one is from #Twinning tool, the popular new app from Popsugar that matches your selfie with your top five celebrity look-alikes. Turns out, while you were upload... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2EXT6rd ...

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Google's upgrade strategy for Duo could include some highly sought-after features. Android Police sources say Google is testing a group calling feature in at least the Android version of its video chat app. It only supports seven people at once (no... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2EZyXSC ...

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Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. We took the weekend to work on it and it turns out Netflix's Black Mirror special episode (have you found all of the endings yet?) is not named Baldersnatch, Bumbersloot or Blipblops. We'll see if 2019 brings mo... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2GNOfeS ...

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Less than a month after Soulja Boy made an initial foray into the world of handheld and console gaming, and the project has been shut down. In a tweet, the musician and entrepreneur claimed that he had to "boss up," adding that he "didn't have a choi... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2s11xdz ...

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As anyone who has tried using VR in an airplane or crazy self-driving car knows, it can either help you while away the time or make you nauseous. None of that is discouraging the low-cost, high-tech bus service Flixbus, which has started testing virt... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2EXWIJW ...

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The astronomy world is poorer off today. Nancy Grace Roman, the first chief of astronomy at NASA's Office of Space Science, died on December 25th at 93. She was widely considered the "mother" of the Hubble Space Telescope, persuading the scientific... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2CGpcWR ...

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2019 will be all about mechanical sliders on mobiles and faster displays, 5G and smarter voice assistants. from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2EYPxlp ...

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Google Photos users nervous about facial recognition on the service aren't going to be very happy. A Chicago judge has granted Google a motion dismissing a lawsuit accusing the company of violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act by gath... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2SrxkQz ...

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The short point is that data protection is not just about Aadhaar. from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2TnjSgN ...

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It's not just dating and health apps that might be violating your privacy when they send data to Facebook. A Privacy International study has determined that "at least" 20 out of 34 popular Android apps are transmitting sensitive information to Faceb... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2ThotAR ...

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Since it cannot give heavy cashback or discounts like others, it has embarked on multiple merchant tie-ups to offer attractive discounts to customers. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2rZfg4N ...

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The internet has lost one of its early architects. Larry Roberts, best known as the program manager for ARPAnet (the internet's precursor), died on December 26th at the age of 81. While he wasn't as much of a public representative for the internet... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2EYdCce ...

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Apple's AirPower charging mat may be a no-show, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck if you want a multi-device charger from a big-name brand. Entries at both the FCC and the Wireless Power Consortium have revealed that AT&T is working on th... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2Th5bf5 ...

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France isn't the only European country moving forward with plans to tax international tech giants. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has announced that it will introduce its own tax on Apple, Facebook, Google and other companies allegedly dodging t... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2AjPOv5 ...

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Amazon hasn't been shy about using Whole Foods stores to hawk its own wares, but now it's apparently building stores with that primarily in mind. Wall Street Journal sources have learned that the internet giant aims to build and enlarge Whole Foods l... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2BNsgyJ ...

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If you still look forward to reading a physical newspaper now and then, you might have been in for a rude surprise this weekend. An unspecified malware strain has attacked Tribune Publishing's network, delaying the release of Saturday editions of at... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2EVJZbf ...

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Security at Times Square tends to be extra-tight on New Year's Eve, but it's now poised to have some robotic support. The NYPD is deploying one of its new camera-toting drones at the event for the first time, giving it an aerial surveillance tool th... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2QbZ9KG ...

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Blizzard isn't just interested in improving the professionalism of its players... it wants to improve the experience for the audience, too. The developer is testing a chat moderation system for its Overwatch Contenders feeder league that will requir... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2EWTJBa ...

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By Thorin Klosowski 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 ultrawide monitors guide here.... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2Tl7s96 ...

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The European Union believes it has a simple way to bolster its digital security: offer lots of cold, hard cash. The European Commission is launching bug bounties in January that will offer prizes in return for spotting security flaws in 14 free, open... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2TiEAhw ...

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China was quick to halt the work of scientist He Jiankui after he claimed to have created the first genetically edited babies, but that apparently wasn't enough. After weeks of uncertainty surrounding He's whereabouts, the New York Times has learned... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2TfZcXV ...

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Your Android phone's text messages could soon be relatively junk-free without needing help from carriers. Android Police has learned that Google is rolling out spam protection to the Messages app for at least some users. It's not clear just what th... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2Q9zYZd ...

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A Twitter security flaw gives hackers a way to post unauthorized tweets via text messaging, and British cybersecurity firm Insinia has proven its existence by hijacking some celebrities' accounts. The company was able to post tweets as other people w... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2VjyRK9 ...

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Louis Vuitton has upgraded its extravagant take on Wear OS with Qualcomm's new chipset for wearables. The new LV Tambour Horizon smartwatch is now powered by the Snapdragon Wear 3100, the same chip that Qualcomm worked on for years with help from Goo... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2AngPxY ...

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A week after China approved its first batch of video games in nine months, the list is finally available... and who's not included may be more notable than who is. The country's State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2QdFI4p ...

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The Bangladeshi government isn't just counting on Facebook and Twitter crackdowns to protect its December 30th parliamentary election. The country's Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has shut down 3G and 4G mobile data to "prevent rumors and... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2CFLUP4 ...

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Hackers just caused grief for North Korean defectors. South Korea's Unification Ministry has revealed that attackers stole the personal data of 997 defectors, including their names and addresses. The breach came after a staff member at the Hana Fou... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2LGLDho ...

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Computer scientists have spent more than two decades teaching, training and developing machines to see the world around them. Only recently have the artificial eyes begun to match (and occasionally exceed) their biological predecessors. 2018 has seen... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2EWe4Xh ...

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The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to drones and smartphones. In fac... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2AmhlMx ...

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How much would you pay to be transported back into the 8-bit era? Nintendo already gave us a taste of nostalgia with the $60 NES Classic, and now it's offering a similar experience with a pair of NES controllers for the Switch. The big downsides: The... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2LGFrG9 ...

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Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your last weekend of 2018. Netflix's first interactive experience for adults has arrived, and the Essential Phone is exiting stage left. Plus, we have a few highlights from earlier this week like Buga... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2CEpAVX ...

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Even schoolkids can't escape China's increasing obsession with surveillance. Over 10 schools in the country's southwestern Guizhou province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have made students wear "intelligent uniforms" from Guanyu Technology in... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2AkLwUq ...

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Now that the latest New York Times article about Facebook has hit -- following earlier stories on its moderation missteps from Motherboard and ProPublica -- the social network is once again defending itself. In a blog post it denied charges that mode... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2AltHVj ...

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​The Modi government, though, doesn’t want India to miss the 5G bus – like the country did on 3G and 4G – as the economic impact alone of this superfast wireless broadband technology is estimated at over $1 trillion by 2035.​ from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2BMrSQZ ...

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ISRO’s plan is to send three astronauts to orbit around the earth for seven days. The mission will cost Rs 10,000 crore and will be executed in 2022 from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com http://bit.ly/2Q5RyNO ...

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New and returning Netflix subscribers with iOS devices will find themselves unable to sign up through the iOS app. The streaming platform has confirmed to VentureBeat that it no longer supports "iTunes as a method of payment for new members." It star... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2CE5R8U ...

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Biometric security has moved beyond just fingerprints and face recognition to vein-based authentication. Unfortunately, hackers have already figured out a way to crack that, too. According to Motherboard, security researchers at the Chaos Communicati... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2AmaC5e ...

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An already rough year for smartphone startup Essential appears to be ending on a sour note. Droid Life spotted that the company's flagship Essential Phone, also known as the PH-1, is out of stock and won't be coming back. The company has confirmed th... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2EXpR8X ...

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Netflix's Sandra Bullock-led film Bird Box started streaming December 21st and now in a rare move, the company has shared viewing numbers. From its Netflix Film Twitter account, the company said over 45 million accounts had watched Bird Box so far, a... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2QUsa2M ...

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After spending almost six years as a private company, Dell made its return to publicly traded life Friday on the New York Stock Exchange. It revealed earlier this year it would once again go public after buying back VMware tracking shares in a comple... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2ETGNgv ...

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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch dropped on Netflix earlier today and easter eggs from the choose-your-own-adventure film are already popping up. A gamed called Nohzdyve that is featured in the film is online and available to play, but you'll need to downl... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2BJeEED ...

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IoT devices are at once a grotesquerie for the security- and privacy-conscious, and a delicious, convenient poison. And, chances are pretty good you got one as a holiday gift. You might say we're in the heyday of IoT — though a significant num... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2BVYJmP ...

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Oracle co-founder and executive chairman Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, an EVP and global head of human resources at Walgreens Boots Alliance, have joined Tesla's board. The pair were appointed to ensure Tesla complies with a Securities... from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2CFmcdv ...

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911 services are gradually coming back online in several states and cities following an outage. An outage at a CenturyLink data center affected 911 mobile calls in Oregon, Arizona, Idaho, Missouri, Seattle, Salt Lake City and other locales. from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2SmTpzC ...

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