[ad_1] The Surface Duo reviews are in and the verdict is a resounding meh. Devindra and Cherlynn talk about what excited them about Microsoft’s dual-screen debut, and explain why using it in the real world was frustrating. Then, UK bureau chief Mat Smith joins our hosts to discuss the Xbox Series S and X versus […]
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Engadget The Morning After | Engadget
[ad_1] OK, so that’s enough about Xbox. (Well, almost.) Changing tack, but sticking with Microsoft, we reviewed the Surface Duo, an unusual mobile device for a company that doesn’t make mobile devices. According to our reviews editor, Cherlynn Low, the hardware is solid. The use-cases and software, however, are a little messier. As she put […]
Gateway PCs are back | Engadget
[ad_1] “The Gateway PC brand and its renowned cow-spotted boxes have been well-loved in the United States since 1985. Acer is thrilled that Walmart is becoming the exclusive provider of Gateway-branded notebooks and tablets. We are pleased that customers in the United States and Puerto Rico will have the opportunity to enjoy the beloved Gateway […]
Zoom rolls out two-factor video call authentication for all accounts
[ad_1] Zoom has unveiled two-factor authentication (2FA) for all user accounts, to make it easier to prevent “zoombombing” and other security breaches. Once enabled, the system will require users to enter a one-time code from a mobile authenticator app, SMS or phone call. That in turn will block potential attackers from taking control of accounts […]
Dozens of Amazon Basics products could pose a safety risk, report says
[ad_1] The affected products include USB charging cables, battery chargers, office equipment and other inexpensive accessories. One particularly problematic product, according to CNN, was a voice-enabled microwave that “began sparking and smoking” as soon as it was turned on by researchers tapped by CNN to investigate the product. CNN notes that in some cases the […]
Twitter bans far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers
[ad_1] Twitter has banned the accounts of far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers and its founder, Stewart Rhodes. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the group is one of the US’s largest anti-government movements. It claims to have tens of thousands of members, many of whom identify as former law enforcement and military. The group […]
AirTV Anywhere allows you to watch and record local channels remotely
[ad_1] Sling TV has introduced a way for you to easily watch Netflix and local news on the same device, even when you’re away from home. The company updated one of its distinct products, AirTV, to allow you to view and record local over-the-air (OTA) channels on your TV or streaming devices. AirTV Anywhere is […]
Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad drops to $279 at Amazon and Walmart
[ad_1] First and foremost, not every model of the 10.2-inch iPad is on sale. The $279 price appears to only apply to silver 32GB WiFi models. Stock is particularly volatile on Amazon (the rose gold and space gray models are currently not available), so we recommend taking advantage of this deal soon if you’ve had […]
Google will remove misleading election-related autocompletes
[ad_1] In the fight against fake news, even a search engine’s autocomplete suggestions can create confusion. Google announced today that it’s updating its autocomplete policies related to elections, adding that it will “remove predictions that could be interpreted as a claim about participation in the election” as well as “predictions that could be interpreted as […]
Twitter plans for the worst with new election misinformation policy
[ad_1] Notably, this includes not just claims about “election rigging,” and “claiming victory before election results have been certified,” but tweets “inciting unlawful conduct to prevent a peaceful transfer of power or orderly succession.” Here’s Twitter’s full explanation of the type of claims it will be looking out for: False or misleading information that causes […]