[ad_1] The change is mirrored in smaller towns. Wired noted that Brookline, Massachussetts recently passed a ban that exempted personal devices, while the Bay Area town of Alameda is considering similar legislation. These loosened rules recognize a common problem: it’s difficult to completely avoid facial recognition technology in the modern era. While you don’t always […]
Category: Mobile
Chrome beta helps you find offline-friendly files in web apps
[ad_1] Just don’t count on using Chrome for your FTP downloads going forward. Google has deprecated the old (and frankly insecure) file transfer method to the point where the browser does little more than display directory listings and download files over unencrypted connections. It’ll soon be disabled by default (you’ll have to change an #enable-ftp […]
Navy bans TikTok from government-issued phones
[ad_1] There’s little doubt as to why TikTok might face restrictions, though. US politicians remain concerned about TikTok’s Chinese ownership and the potential for the app to serve as a conduit for Chinese government plans. There’s no evidence that TikTok is siphoning personal info, but that might not matter to jittery officials. As it stands, […]
The Morning After: Motorola delayed the new RAZR
[ad_1] Just in case you’re not done shopping.Engadget’s 2019 holiday gift guide is here! After months of thinking, curating, photographing and more thinking, we’ve come up with a holiday gift guide that covers all the bases (and budgets), from laptops and mobile devices, to toys, to the smart home, to book and media recommendations (only […]
Ask Engadget: What apps can help with my New Year’s resolutions?
[ad_1] Kris NaudusBuyer’s Guide Editor A few years ago I decided I need to journal more, so I downloaded the “Journey” app on my phone. It’s set to ping me at 10pm every day, ensuring that I don’t forget to write something down. Of course, that doesn’t stop me from just swiping away the notification. […]
Motorola’s foldable Razr delayed due to high demand
[ad_1] We hope you weren’t too excited about pre-ordering the revamped, foldable Motorola Razr on December 26th. The company announced today that it’s slightly delaying the phone’s pre-order and launch timing due to significant consumer demand. We don’t know when, exactly, you’ll be able to secure your Razr, but Motorola says it doesn’t “anticipate a […]
Twitter fixes an Android bug that could have allowed hackers to hijack accounts
[ad_1] The company says it doesn’t have evidence that suggests anyone was able to exploit the vulnerability. However, it notes, “we can’t be completely sure so we are taking extra caution.” The company is contacting people it thinks may have had their app exposed to the bug with instructions on how to protect their account. […]
Verizon 5G goes live in parts of Miami and five other cities
[ad_1] Other rollouts tend to focus on sports arenas, schools, hospitals and airports. Combined with a rollout to Memphis on December 19th, this launch gives Verizon 28 cities with at least a basic level of 5G, and just two more cities left before it reaches its target. This isn’t what we’d call comprehensive service, though. […]
Google Play Movies now lets you search Netflix and Disney+ content
[ad_1] You can search Netflix and Disney+ content by linking your accounts to the Play Movies app. To do so, open the app menu and go to “Manage services,” and you’ll see a selection of streaming services which you can add. With that done, if you search for a TV show or movie through Play […]
Congress approves the TRACED Act to fight robocalls
[ad_1] President Trump is expected to sign the bill — the first major anti-robocall legislation to pass in decades. Though, even after it’s signed, it will take months to implement the changes. Still, supporters say this is a big step towards reducing robocalls. Earlier this year the Federal Trade Commission said it was cracking down […]