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ASUS' latest crypto-mining motherboard can handle 20 GPUs

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ASUS is moving further into the cryptocurrency hardware market with a motherboard that can support up to 20 graphics cards, which are typically used for mining. The H370 Mining Master uses PCIe-over-USB ports for what ASUS says is sturdier, simpler c... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2smTGaP

Esports betting just got a whole lot easier. Now what?

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On May 14th, the United States Supreme Court eliminated a 26-year-old law prohibiting states from sponsoring sports gambling. Today, states are free to establish their own sports-betting laws, and a few governors are acting fast. New Jersey, the stat... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xxK7uM

Waymo will add 62,000 Chrysler hybrid minivans to its fleet

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We heard in January that Waymo was expanding its agreement with Chrylser for 'thousands' of additional hybrid minivans, which would start being delivered in late 2018. Apparently, that was an understatement. Today, news emerged that the automaker wil... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LOIpIy

'Overload' revives the cramped combat of classic shooter 'Descent'

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Back in 1995, Toy Story wowed audiences with sophisticated computer-generated animation. That same year, games studio Parallax released Descent, blowing players away with some of the first truly 3D, omnidirectional gameplay. Things have moved on a lo... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Jnr5Mw

Russian politicians want a piece of Mark Zuckerberg, too

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Mark Zuckerberg has testified before Congress and the European Parliament and now Russia is calling for the Facebook CEO to address its politicians as well. The Moscow Times reports that Senator Anton Belyakov suggested the invite, who, pointing to P... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Lb4M9R

Taking a closer look at the transparent Xiaomi Mi 8

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Out of the handful of new devices from Xiaomi today, it was the Mi 8 Explorer Edition that stole the show with its transparent design. Right after the keynote, I had to fight a crowd to get up close and personal with one of the few demo devices avail... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2L9Qpm9

Apple will make digital health a focal point at WWDC

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Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on Monday and it looks like we can expect more of a focus on software tweaks and little in the way of hardware updates. Bloomberg reports that while MacBook and MacBook Pro refreshes -- including the... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2kGbk5c

Roblox tricks kids into coding with 'Jurassic Park'

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Roblox is something of a mix between a game and a development platform. It allows users to play games developed by other people, as well as create their own games. Now, the company is introducing an education initiative for its 60 million-strong kid... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2sue898

What to expect at Computex 2018

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Computex marks the midpoint of the technology calendar, an oasis of new hardware in an otherwise barren summer. In the first week of June, Taipei plays host to PC makers and startups showing off what they think is the next big thing. Just before team... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Lbh428

Charge your phone wirelessly and cheaply with these can't-pass-up deals on Qi chargers

The WD Black 3D, our favorite NVMe SSD, drops under $100 in an unprecedented sale

Apple has blocked Telegram from updating its iOS app, says founder

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If you're wondering why Telegram hasn't updated its iOS app in two months, there's a clear reason for that, according to founder and CEO Pavel Durov. He says Apple blocked Telegram from issuing updates after Russia ordered the app's removal from the... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2JjgDFy

Spotify CEO on new content policy: 'We rolled this out wrong'

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek admitted the service handled its policy to limit promotion for artists based on their conduct poorly. "We rolled this out wrong and could have done a much better job," Ek said at the Code Conference, according to Deadline. He sa... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2JjctgY

America can't solve its migrant labor crisis with automation

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From the moment that Donald Trump set foot on the Trump Tower escalator, the promise of mass deportations for undocumented immigrants was a pillar of his presidential campaign. This is one promise that the current administration has managed to keep,... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2JnvhvL

New GeForce graphics cards inbound? Nvidia will discuss its next-gen GPU at Hot Chips

Bizarre Android bug displays private text messages

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Android smartphones are susceptible to a strange glitch that shows recent text messages when a specific malformed web address is entered. If you type "the1975..com" (with two periods) into the Google app, it delivers a summary of recent conversations... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2kD0pJq

The kitchen gadgets you should buy (and the ones you can skip)

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With so many connected devices making their way into our living rooms and bedrooms and onto our persons, it was no surprise when gadgets started making their way into our kitchens. You can buy so many WiFi- or Bluetooth-enabled widgets to help out wi... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2J52Gb9

Uber could soon use Waymo's self-driving cars

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Uber's autonomous car program has faced significant challenges in recent times, but CEO Dara Khosrowshahi believes it'll be rival Waymo that helps get it back on track. Speaking at Recode's Code Conference in California on Wednesday, Khosrowshahi sai... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2slH3Nc

Amazon's huge one-day PC hardware sale has graphics cards you can actually afford, and more

Microsoft and Apple helped build new braille display standard

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Accessibility is an increasingly important issue when it comes to tech; while new technology can certainly make it easier for people with accessibility issues to interact with the world, it can also end up shutting people out. Today, the non-profit U... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2kBGwCs

The Sensel Morph trackpad is a digital creative's dream

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Our computers have become indispensable creation tools, but let's face it: The decades-old keyboard-and-mouse combo aren't the best way to edit video, draw or play music. That's where the Sensel Morph comes in. It's a pressure-sensitive touchpad... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LbjPAe

Alcatel's first Android Go phone reaches the US next week

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ZTE's Android Go phone might be hard to get in the US thanks to its trade debacle, but don't worry -- there's another option on the way. As teased in March, Alcatel is releasing its Go-equipped 1X phone in the US sometime next week (the first full w... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2H91od3

How to buy the perfect PC case

Lenovo's true all-screen phone will debut on June 5th

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The smartphone arena is seeing more and more bezel-less contenders, as tech giants battle it out with their own version of what an all-screen phone means. According to Lenovo's Weibo page, the company is joining the fray very soon: the Z5 smartphone... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LLynru

OnePlus 6 face unlock can be fooled by a simple printout

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For smartphones without home buttons, face unlocking has become a necessary and ostensibly more secure method for preventing unauthorized access. The iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9 have adopted the technology, but it turns out there's a way to cheat... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Lamo5J

Canon ends film camera sales for good

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Canon stopped building film cameras eight years ago, but it had still been selling them from old stock. Now, it has quietly announced that it will end sales of its last film SLR, the EOS-1V, marking an end to an era that started in 1934 with its firs... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xwELjq

Withings will return after buying out Nokia's health business

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Withings is back in the hands of its original owner and will return as a brand. As expected, co-founder Eric Carreel, who sold the business to Nokia just two years ago, has completed the re-acquisition for undisclosed terms, Nokia and Withings announ... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2szOWhB

LibreOffice 6 review: The open-source favorite gets an update

The Morning After: Model 3 braking update

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Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. The week isn't over, but May is. Before we get ready for June's lineup of events, which will include E3 and WWDC, let's take a look at the latest 3D printed body parts and a teaser for the next Fallout game. from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xrQlw0

Samsung phones will offer AI-powered medical consultations in the UK

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Samsung phones sold in the UK will soon come pre-installed with Babylon's AI-powered medical consultation technology, according to Financial Times. The Korean tech giant has reportedly forged a deal with the startup, which you might know for its part... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2J4vFvJ

The tragedy of PlayStation Vue

Sony’s streaming TV service earns high marks from users, so why is it struggling? from PCWorld https://ift.tt/2xrhBLq

Xiaomi's Mi Band 3 is water resistant to 50 meters

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Xiaomi's latest tranche of releases, which includes the transparent Mi 8 phone, also features the Mi Band 3, a one-up on the super popular Mi Band 2 that helped propel the company to the top of the wearables market. The new device comes with a bigger... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xwFtgs

The BBC will stream the World Cup in 4K and VR, but not to all

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The BBC is finally embracing live 4K. After a run of very limited tests back in 2014, the revered broadcasting institution plans on proving its mettle by showing the FIFA World Cup live to audiences in Ultra HD and virtual reality. It'll be the first... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xDvXbJ

Xiaomi's transparent Mi 8 also does 3D face unlock

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Xiaomi may have already released the Mi Mix 2S earlier this year, but it's actually kept its true 2018 flagship, the Mi 8, for marking its eight anniversary -- hence the jump from last year's "Mi 6." As announced in Shenzhen today, the new handset st... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2J3I7M1

Google Neighbourly App Launched in India, Helps People Share Local Information

The beta version of the Neighbourly app is available on the Google Play Store in Mumbai. from RSS Feeds | GOOGLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JhTOSJ

Watch Virgin Galactic Unity's second rocket-powered flight

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Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity recently flew its second rocket-powered flight merely a couple of months after its first. That's definitely a victory for the company, considering it designed Unity to be flown at a higher frequency than other spacecraft.... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2JiQkzq

Tesla Model 3 earns Consumer Reports recommendation with brake update

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Earlier this month, Consumer Reports chose not to recommend Tesla's Model 3 due to a handful of factors, though most notably because of a long 60-to-0MPH braking distance. While Tesla claimed the car could come to a stop in 133 feet, Consumer Reports... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xuLeve

Sega's 'Team Sonic Racing' is all about co-op karting

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Sega can't resist Sonic the Hedgehog-themed racing games, but this time it's adding a twist that might have a meaningful impact on gameplay. It's offering a sneak peek at Team Sonic Racing, which introduces (surprise!) a team dynamic to the familiar... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2L4fKxV

In NBC’s ‘Reverie,’ VR can be a little too enticing

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The first episode of NBC's Reverie opens with a bang, as a man leads a woman through a stunning library with a crystal chandelier, discussing a "quiet night in." They're both dressed to the nines, so it's clear what's about to happen is anything but.... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2sstVFr

Google brings AR tours to its Expeditions field trip app

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Last year, Google announced that it was working on bringing AR to its Expeditions platform and since then, it has been testing AR expeditions with around one million students. Today, the company has made those AR tours available to everyone, adding a... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2H2YNlf

Google Chrome now supports more password-free sign-ins

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Google is acting on its promise to banish more passwords. It just released Chrome 67 for the desktop, bringing the Web Authentication standard to what's arguably the most popular browser. As with Firefox, the technology allows password-free sign-in... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ITib9Q

It's the perfect time to give 'Pokémon Go' another chance

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I loved the idea of Pokémon Go when it launched in the summer of 2016. Like so many others, though, I eventually deleted the app due to numerous bugs and the toll it was taking on my smartphone's battery. If you fall into the same camp, but st... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2H4U425

Valve removes 'Active Shooter' from Steam amid outcry

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Valve has removed Active Shooter from its Steam platform. The game allowed players to play through school shooting scenarios either as a civilian, the shooter or the police. As The Guardian reports, the game apparently started as a SWAT team simulato... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2L3ulJO

The Wyze Cam Pan offers robust security for just $30

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There are plenty of connected cameras to record the goings-on in your home or office. But few offer as much value as the $20 WyzeCam. It packs a surprising amount of functionality into a tiny stationary frame. But for those who need more coverage fro... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xumXp6

Oculus Venues tries to cram the stadium experience into a VR headset

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For the past couple of years now, Oculus and parent-company Facebook have been really pushing the concept of social VR. Oculus debuted Parties, a built-in voice chat app, and Rooms, a virtual hangout space, back in 2016, while Facebook launched its o... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2H2VmLk

New Google Lens features are now live on Android phones

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It wasn't too long ago that Google announced a slew of new features coming to its various products, from the terrifyingly realistic Duplex phone-calling Assistant to the tantalizingly useful camera-based navigation for Maps. These new tools are start... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2sp2Bru

Project Fi now works with LG's newest phones and Moto's affordable G6

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In spite of recent additions, Google's Project Fi hasn't had great device choices. You've hadto buy a Pixel if you want a high-end phone, and the most affordable modern option has been the mid-tier Moto X4. No more -- Project Fi now supports three mo... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2kDr2xY

Reboot your router to avoid Russian malware, FBI warns: What you need to know

Google says its military AI work will be guided by ethical principles

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Google's Pentagon contract and its involvement with the military's Project Maven has stirred controversy both outside of and within the company. Its plan to provide AI technology that can help flag drone images for human review has led to an internal... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2J5xiJe

FBI links North Korea hackers to two more malware attacks

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The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have linked more malware with North Korean hackers. The agencies say state-backed hackers called Hidden Cobra have likely used remote access tool Joanap and server message block worm Brambul to infiltra... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2sroo1R

The most interesting feature in the Pixel 3 leak isn't Google's notch—it's what's inside

'Jurassic World Alive' is like 'Pokémon Go' with dinosaurs

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Before kids had Pokémon to obsess over and memorize, they had dinosaurs. And now, Universal Studios and developer Ludia Inc. are smashing those two worlds together with Jurassic World Alive, basically Pokémon Go with dinosaurs. From the... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2H4L64W

Bethesda reveals Fallout 76

Atari VCS preorders are finally available through Indiegogo

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Atari launched an Indiegogo campaign today, allowing fans to finally preorder the revamped VCS console ahead of a supposed 2019 ship date. The company is offering a handful of limited-time bundles that package the two versions of the Atari VCS along... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2IUwOcV

Bethesda teases 'Fallout 76' ahead of E3 premiere

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After a not-so-subtle hint in a Twitch stream, it's official: there's a new Fallout game on the way. Bethesda has posted a teaser trailer for Fallout 76 ahead of its premiere at E3. You won't find many details about the gameplay itself, but there a... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2kyUogP

This Allpowers solar phone charger is ready for emergencies and now only $17

Google Assistant users can preview YouTube’s 'Impulse' for free

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With its paid Premium streaming service, YouTube has a steep climb to even compete against entrenched services like Netflix. First it has to get our attention, so for one of its most-anticipated series, Impulse, it came up with an interesting promoti... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2H2QTbp

The notch-less V35 ThinQ adds more confusion to LG’s crowded flagship phones

LG V35 ThinQ hands-on: Modern brains but last year’s looks

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LG's flagship V30 has been on the market for well under a year, and it — somehow — has already spawned two sequels. The first was an AI-infused redux called the V30S ThinQ only recently became available for pre-order in the US. The second... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2L9bVrn

Attacker involved in 2014 Yahoo hack gets five years in prison

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The hacker-for-hire involved in the 2014 Yahoo security breach that affected 500 million users has been sentenced to five years in prison. Karim Baratov aka Karim Taloverov aka Karim Akehmet Tokbergenov said he didn't know he was working for Russian... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xqQrEj

Newegg's selling a 500W Cooler Master 80 Plus Bronze certified power supply for only $17.60

Comcast and Fandango try selling movie tickets through X1

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The latest wrinkle for Comcast's X1 platform is an ability to kick-start the movie ticket purchasing process from your voice remote. A link with (NBCUniversal-owned) Fandango means that after pulling up the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom trailer on y... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Jjfkq4

Plex now supports podcasts

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Since its inception, Plex has been busy integrating multiple services into its media streaming software. Previous updates delivered curated news and virtual reality movies, but today the company is ready to welcome Plex Podcasts. The audio-centered s... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2L8QmH9

Google’s Sidewalk Labs made the ultimate public transport guide

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Google's parent company, Alphabet, has an offshoot called Sidewalk Labs tasked with improving urban living. The division gave birth to Coord, a spin-off which is launching a smart route planner today for people in New York City and Washington DC. The... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2JcYyJr