Category: Tech

Facial recognition linked to a second wrongful arrest by Detroit police

[ad_1] The perpetrator, who was recorded in footage captured on a phone, doesn’t look like Oliver. For one thing, he has tattoos on his arms, and there aren’t any visible on the person in the video. When Oliver’s attorney took photos of him to the victim and an assistant prosecutor, they agreed Oliver had been […]

Amazon’s ‘New World’ MMO is delayed again

[ad_1] When Amazon first announced New World, it initially planned to release the MMO in May 2020. Earlier this year, the company delayed the game to August 25th due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a kind of apology for the latest delay, people who signed up for New World‘s open beta, pre-ordered the game or took part in its alpha […]

Ask Engadget: How do I get help while ‘schooling from home’?

[ad_1] Getting help on your school work can be tough under normal circumstances and it won’t be any easier if you’re attending Zoom classes. If you need assistance on an assignment or a general topic you’re studying, reach out to your teacher or professor as soon as you think you might need help. “I would […]

Facebook may pause political ads prior to the 2020 election

[ad_1] Facebook could make a major change to its advertising policies in an effort to fight election-related misinformation. The social network is considering a ban on political advertising in the U.S. in the days before the 2020 election, Bloomberg reports.  Unlike Twitter, which banned political ads entirely last year, Facebook’s plan would only limit ads […]

Google will prohibit ads for ‘intimate partner surveillance’ tech

[ad_1] Starting August 11th, Google is banning advertisements for “stalkerware” apps and hardware, which enable someone to track the phone activity or movement of another person. These apps and hardware tend to be used for “intimate partner surveillance,” according to an update on Google’s advertising policies change log. The apps are already banned in Google […]

HBO Max plans spin-off series based on upcoming ‘The Batman’ movie

[ad_1] HBO Max already has a number of DC-related projects with others in the works, but it could do with some more major original programming. Tapping into the most popular DC character and building on an upcoming blockbuster movie seems like a solid choice. It’s unclear whether Pattinson will make any appearances in the show, […]

Instagram expands policy banning promotion of conversion therapy

[ad_1] A company spokesperson confirmed the new rules to Engadget, and said that while the company won’t be banning specific organizations, it will remove posts that break its rules and that repeat offenders could have their accounts disabled.  “We don’t allow attacks against people based on sexual orientation or gender identity and are updating our […]

This week’s best deals: AirPods, Nintendo Switch game sale and more

[ad_1] Buy AirPods with wireless charging case at Amazon – $150 GameStop Nintendo Switch game sale Nintendo GameStop’s latest sale remains ongoing, so you can grab some first-party Nintendo Switch games for less. Some of the discounts are even better than those we saw in Nintendo’s own start of summer sale a few weeks ago. […]

Ubisoft posts ‘Far Cry 6’ teaser starring Giancarlo Esposito

[ad_1] Anton would not be pleased. See you on Sunday at #UbiForward. pic.twitter.com/SCNvo0qB1R — Ubisoft_UK (@Ubisoft_UK) July 10, 2020 Based on the screenshots, it appears Esposito’s character, Anton Castillo, is the dictator of Yara, “a tropical paradise frozen in time.” Castillo’s “ruthless oppression” ignites a revolution, and players will assume the role of Dani Rojas, […]