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 pinpoint loud vehicles and, even... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZuNjVo ...
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 September 17th that will include a li... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LbeSKJ ...
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 online. On top of changing tablet... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Pyfbn1 ...
CD Projekt Red has a lot more to show of Cyberpunk 2077 than its initial gameplay video and Keanu Reeves' character. The studio has published a 14-minute "deep dive" clip that explores the dilapidated Pacific district and, crucially, the ways that e... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2UlqM7L ...
The 5G phones on the market have usually been on the pricey side, including Samsung's. You'll spend a pretty penny if you want a Galaxy S10+ 5G or Note 10+ 5G in your pocket. You might not have to shell out quite so much going forward. Well-known... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Lo70Vd ...
Instagram is working on a new feature that will give you the power to choose who can send you messages, based on what app researcher Jane Manchun Wong has discovered. Further, one of the options you can choose from is the ability to receive messages... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NK6OlO ...
Some of the tech you like is about to get more expensive -- at least for the companies that design them, if not you. True to earlier plans, the Trump administration has formally enacted a new round of tariffs against China-made products that will ta... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Hyveec ...
Recommended Reading: Behind the scenes of Netflix's 'Dark Crystal' prequel
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The creators of 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance' just loved throwing puppets Liz Shannon Miller, The Verge Netflix's Dark Crystal prequel series debuted this week, offering fans another look at the world created by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. Th... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NGL6ze ...
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend! As our US readers get ready for a Labor Day break, we'll check out all of Friday's news and some highlights from the last week. But first, you should see our review of the standard Galax... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/34f1ywi ...
Hitting the Books: Robots came for our jobs, then they came for our coffee
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Welcome to Hitting the Books. With less than one in five Americans reading just for fun these days, we've done the hard work for you by scouring the internet for the most interesting, thought provoking books on science and technology we can find and... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LbjZe2 ...
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 review: The right size at the wrong price
7:02 AM / BY EIHTECH
For the first time since launching the Galaxy Note, Samsung has made two sizes of its flagship big-phone. The Note 10+ is a powerhouse, but frankly, I find the smaller Note 10 more intriguing. It has a slightly smaller screen than the Note 9, s... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/34dRsMj ...
Reuters: New Telegram feature will protect HK protesters' identities
5:42 AM / BY EIHTECH
Telegram will roll out an update designed to protect Hong Kong protesters' identities in the coming days, according to Reuters. The upcoming feature will cloak users' phone numbers to prevent authorities from being able to look up the people particip... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2PvzVMt ...
8K Association lays out 'key performance attributes' for 8K TVs
2:12 AM / BY EIHTECH
More manufacturers are selling 8K TVs or have models going on sale soon, and ahead of the IFA 2019 tradeshow an industry group has released its "performance specification" for consumer TVs. The 8K Association includes members like Samsung Electronics... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/32eJJf6 ...
While many Tesla owners love their electric vehicles, one complaint we've heard about has been about waiting for repairs. Last year Elon Musk announced Tesla would bring most collision repairs in-house to help reduce wait times to same-day or even on... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2zGztjn ...
Apple will replace some cracked Watch Series 2 and 3 screens for free
7:03 PM / BY EIHTECH
If you find a crack suddenly forming on your Apple Watch's display, you may want to check if it's eligible for free repair. Apple has launched a screen replacement program for Apple Watch Series and Series 3 devices, admitting that a crack may form a... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/34fuvsf ...
It seems like every day another big corporation discloses a breach. Equifax, Capital One, Marriot, and a whole host of other companies have leaked the personal data of millions of their customers. That pilfered information could be used to steal iden... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2PsNM5W ...
RBI extends KYC deadline for mobile wallets by 6 months
7:44 AM / BY EIHTECH
The central bank said there will be no further extension for the conversion of minimum detail to KYC compliant prepaid instruments from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/32879Ts ...
YouTube will stop displaying exact follower counts in September
7:28 AM / BY EIHTECH
In an attempt to take the pressure off of creators, YouTube is changing the way it displays how many followers an account has. Throughout September, the platform is rolling out abbreviated public subscriber counts. For example, if a creator has 1,234... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2PzxA38 ...
Like so many others, I was smitten with Until Dawn in 2015. The PS4 exclusive was like a playable version of every dumb horror movie released in the '90s and early 2000s, combining 'slasher' scares with dialogue choices and quick time events (QTEs) t... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2UmRtJh ...
Netflix orders show based on Hillary Clinton's failed presidential run
6:28 AM / BY EIHTECH
Netflix has a few shows on offer that tackle US politics and its biggest players. Now, it's set to add a series inspired by Hillary Clinton's unsuccessful bid for the White House to that list. The streaming giant has ordered a show based on a chapter... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZoK2Hq ...
What we're listening to: Surfbort and 'Kermode and Mayo's Film Review'
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In the September installment of our audio IRL, contributing writer Christine Fisher praises "one of New York's last (only?) great punk bands" and contributing writer Kris Holt tells us why a BBC film podcast deserves a listen. from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Lgb9dD ...
1989 was a year of revolutions. The Berlin wall fell, protesters rallied in Tiananmen Square and Neneh Cherry was taking a Buffalo Stance. This was also the year that portable gaming had its own revolution. The Game Boy launched in the spring, and, 3... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2L9sy9b ...
Gmail's new out of office warning will stop you sending unwanted emails
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Everyone needs a break from the unending onslaught of work emails now and then. A new feature in Google's business suite could help with this, by warning users when someone they're sending an email to is away or on vacation. from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2PowR4J ...
Microsoft and IIT Roorkee partner for quantum computing
5:20 AM / BY EIHTECH
The course, has been structured by IIT Roorkee and Microsoft and the former will conduct lectures on quantum computing for a full semester. from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/30J6bgc ...
The first season of 'Cobra Kai' no longer requires YouTube Premium
5:13 AM / BY EIHTECH
The first season of Cobra Kai, which is one of YouTube's most popular originals to date, is now free to watch. It used to be exclusively available to paying subscribers until YouTube decided to switch up its strategy and make its premium originals av... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2PzwDrc ...
Uber and Lyft prepare $60 million fight against worker classification bill
4:08 AM / BY EIHTECH
The fight over whether rideshare drivers should be classified as employees and therefore be eligible for benefits continues. The latest battleground is California, where a worker classification bill is currently being debated by lawmakers. Uber and L... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Ufio9Z ...
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Ready to meet the rumored iPhone Pro? Apple has set a date for its annual unveiling event, and Microsoft is ready to let Android players try out its real-life Minecraft mobile game. Oh, and the new Nike Adapt Hu... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/32oS3cv ...
Microsoft disables automatic tablet mode in the latest Windows 10 beta
3:13 AM / BY EIHTECH
Microsoft has always had a tablet mode for 2-in-1 Windows 10 PCs -- including its own Surface products -- but that could be changing. In the latest Insider 18970 beta release, Windows 10 no longer automatically offers to enter tablet mode when you re... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NFzsEL ...
Google uncovers exploit-laden websites that stole data from iPhones
2:03 AM / BY EIHTECH
A small collection of hacked websites targeted iPhones using zero-day attacks for at least a couple of years, Google's Project Zero team has revealed in a newly published report. The websites don't even need a user's input to infiltrate a device: jus... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2PpQkSp ...
Tech Will Save Us (TWSU), the company behind cool kids' STEM kits, has launched a new flagship product designed to get kids into game design. The Arcade Coder is a 12-inch by 12-inch board with 144 fully programmable and controllable multi-colored LE... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/30M2B4P ...
Looks like Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is challenging OnePlus and Honor in the smart TV department. Redmi CEO Lu Weibing has revealed the brand's first TV, along with the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro at an event in Beijing. The company's smart TV debut i... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZmZDap ...
'Minecraft Earth' beta is available on Android -- in five cities
9:51 PM / BY EIHTECH
Right on time, the beta test for Microsoft's augmented reality Minecraft game is ready for Android users to give it a try. Just like the beta iOS users have had access to, Minecraft Earth is still invite-only for registered testers and available in j... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZmRYJb ...
Home-grown Fabindias, Urban Ladders to gain
8:20 PM / BY EIHTECH
About 112 brands have obtained government approval for single brand retail trade activities from 2006 till March 29, 2018. The single-brand retail sector has received total FDI equity of $1.6 billion so far. from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2ZmG0PD ...
Artificial Intelligence funding is at a record high
8:20 PM / BY EIHTECH
Intel Capital has invested in 51 AI ventures, while 500 Startups has put their money behind 45 investments. Other notable investment firms, like Y Combinator, have backed 32 AI centered startups. from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2Lm6arQ ...
Amazon grabs a piece of the Yankees network in a $3.47 billion deal
7:33 PM / BY EIHTECH
Disney sold its stake in the YES Network to an investor group that includes the Yankees, Amazon and Sinclair Broadcasting. The group announced today that it was acquiring the 80 percent stake in the YES Network previously held by Disney in a $3.47 bi... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Uf5yIG ...
Apple to roll out a Rs 1,000 crore retail show
7:24 PM / BY EIHTECH
The first store is likely to come up in Mumbai followed by Delhi and a third location is yet undecided,” a senior government official said. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2HyOfwZ ...
India’s insurance industry using new-age tech to simplify processes
7:20 PM / BY EIHTECH
Insurers are adopting AI-powered platforms to help agents market the right policy, and setting up virtual branches and processing motor vehicle claims based on photographs. from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2Pmtefv ...
The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid delivers towing power and 500 miles per tank
6:13 PM / BY EIHTECH
If you're seeking a green SUV, the 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid is a viable option -- as long as you don't opt for the four-wheel drive model. The EPA released fuel economy estimates for Ford's latest hybrid model which indicate that the rear-wheel driv... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2zxI7Rf ...
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce plans to roll back regulations on methane emissions, a major contributor to climate change. The Trump Administration is seeking to do away with Obama-era requirements, which man... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2UfUFWU ...
"One of the best gadgets you can have is a doorstop." Douglas White has been in the personal security business for nearly 30 years. He started training in martial arts 24 years ago, and he's been a bail enforcement agent -- a bounty hunter -- for 13... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/30IYN4n ...
Picture this: FIFA decides to bring in a rule that changes how every team, from World Cup squads to US Youth Soccer National League orgs, plays. They're forced to field two strikers, four midfielders and four defenders at all times, even though many... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/349dkZm ...
Apple has announced it will begin verifying third-party repair stores, widening the number of places that can fix your broken iPhone. The company has said that it'll offer third-parties the same "genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals and dia... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZDOmOk ...
Lenovo has unveiled its latest product lineup ahead of consumer electronics show IFA, and there's a lot going on. The range, which includes laptops, monitors, tablets and an all-in-one desktop, has been designed for mainstream shoppers with reasonabl... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2MKtYc0 ...
You'd think that Valve's Index headset would have supported Viveport Infinity from the outset given the premium price and backwards compatibility with HTC gear, but not so -- it's only just arriving now. As of August 29th, the Index has access to th... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2MLn0nq ...
Ichiban Kasuga's arc will apparently bring a lot of new elements to the Yakuza franchise. At a presentation in Tokyo, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios and Sega have revealed that Yakuza 7 will replace its predecessors' beat-em-up action system with a more tradi... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2L6829z ...
Spotify has been ramping up its podcast offerings recently, and soon the company will make it easier than ever to publish your own podcast on the platform. Judging by a new 'Create podcast' button in the Spotify app, it looks like you'll shortly be a... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Hw6uDu ...
Huawei's Mate 30 may launch without the Play Store and Google apps
4:38 AM / BY EIHTECH
Huawei is pushing ahead with the launch of its new Mate 30 smartphones, even though they won't come with Google's official Android operating system, and by extension, popular apps such as Maps, Search and YouTube. from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2L2yBvZ ...
Apple says working on online, physical store plans; lauds India govt
4:29 AM / BY EIHTECH
Apple will now be able to meet the local sourcing norms easily since it has started assembling of iPhones in India. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2MJ6KTU ...
Jack Ma vs Elon Musk: Tech titans spar on future of AI
4:20 AM / BY EIHTECH
Jack Ma believes artificial intelligence poses no threat to humanity, but Elon Musk called that "famous last words" from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2NDbfPu ...
Garmin continues to upgrade its Fenix line of GPS watches, making them more useful for outdoor sports enthusiasts. With the new Fenix 6 series, Garmin is also trying to give its fans more options by offering variants in prettier styles and more premi... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NDb1rC ...
The Morning After: Apple will stop listening in on Siri recordings
3:33 AM / BY EIHTECH
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Apple's privacy update for Siri leads this morning's news roundup, while Epic Games walked back one of its Fortnite tweaks after just one day. Plus, we've got a few new cameras to discuss, a super-sensitive robo... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2MQO195 ...
NASA's much-delayed James Web Space Telescope has finally been assembled
3:13 AM / BY EIHTECH
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was initially scheduled for a 2018 launch but suffered a series of delays due to the intricacy of construction it required. As the most complex telescope built to date, the number of parts needed and the necessity to... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NHi9Dd ...
YouTube is set to launch a separate website for children later this week, a support page detailing its latest updates has revealed. It will apparently be the desktop/web version of its existing Kids app, so you could probably expect similar features... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2L2hrP9 ...
Microsoft announced its second-generation HoloLens at Mobile World Congress in February but didn't mention when the device will be available. Now, Microsoft EVP Harry Shum has revealed that the mixed reality headset will go on sale sometime in Septem... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZyP1jI ...
You no longer have to wonder how different Pokémon Masters is from the franchise's other games. The mobile title is now available for both Android and iOS devices just over a month after pre-registrations opened to the public. Pokémon M... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2zr3bZK ...
PEs exit Micromax via buyback, valuation crashes 93% in 4 years
9:24 PM / BY EIHTECH
PE players are selling 6.9% in the company for Rs 93.65 crore to the promoters, whose holding will increase to more than 85%, Micromax said in its latest regulatory filings. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2MIxofE ...
LG's 'proactive' AI predicts appliance problems before they happen
9:08 PM / BY EIHTECH
Earlier this year during its CES press conference, LG made the case for using AI-linked devices to change our lives. While not everyone was sold on the vision, it has continued with the ThinQ-branded push to connect and control everything, and ahead... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LgRhqO ...
Global retailers to gain from easier single-brand FDI rules
8:20 PM / BY EIHTECH
While the present policy mandates that a single-brand retail company that has more than 51% FDI in India has to source 30% locally of the total value of goods sold in the country, the changed norms will allow it to include exports as well. from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2ZxCj99...
Bigger bite: Apple to sell directly in India through online first
7:24 PM / BY EIHTECH
The webstore is likely to come up over the next 3-5 months as it involves duplicating its global online store template for the Indian market, said the executives who are aware of Apple’s plans. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2Znzjg7 ...
No $14 cocktail would be complete without those baseball-sized ice spheres that can chill your drink without diluting it beyond recognition. LG has unveiled a WiFi-enabled smart fridge that can turn your boring kitchen into your neighborhood speakeas... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NE8KMA ...
NASA starts accepting kids' name suggestions for its Mars 2020 rover
6:03 PM / BY EIHTECH
If you're a student who's been mulling over names for the Mars 2020 rover, it's now your time to shine. NASA has started accepting short essays from K-12 students who want to give the robotic explorer a proper identity. You'll have until November 1... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/30J4gIu ...