[ad_1] Nintendo’s Animal Crossing Switch is still more than a month away, but that isn’t stopping the gaming giant from teasing would-be buyers. It recently posted an unboxing video that shows you what to expect if you pick up the special edition console. There aren’t too many surprises, although it helps point out little touches […]
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‘CS:GO’ will soon mute abusive players by default
[ad_1] The CS:GO team wrote in their announcement: “Because the new system is driven by reports, it lets players establish their own standards for communication and ensure that their fellow players receive anonymous feedback when they’re out of line.” While they didn’t reveal how many reports a user has to get before they issue a […]
Galaxy Z Flip video leak shows a model headed to the US
[ad_1] The clip also seems to substantiate a number of other claims about the Z Flip, including its use of a Snapdragon 855+ chip, a 6.7-inch screen with an unusual 2,636 x 1,080 resolution and 256GB of built-in storage. And yes, you can continue using the phone if it’s partly bent. It’s also expected to […]
Facebook says it will tighten account security following 2018 hack
[ad_1] The settlement comes a few months after Judge William Alsup barred the plaintiffs from looking for financial compensation after the main plaintiff couldn’t show that he’d had to pay expenses as a result of the breach. There’s no guarantee the settlement will go forward as-is. That will depend on Judge Alsup’s approval. If it […]
Facebook buys startup using AI vision to find your location
[ad_1] We’ve asked Facebook for comment on the deal, although this doesn’t appear to be an acquihire (where a large company buys a smaller one primarily for its employees). The social network now owns a majority stake, and two of its executives now sit on Scape’s board of directors in place of venture capital representatives. […]
Hitting the Books: The Y2K bug could come back sooner than you think
[ad_1] Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real Worldby Matt Parker The start of the 21st century was a time of excitement and trepidation for the world. One one hand, we sat on the cusp of a future, an entirely new millenium, filled with countless possibilities. On the other hand, there was a […]
The Morning After: A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sneak peek
[ad_1] It’s not just an app problem.The Engadget Podcast: How tech (and humans) failed the Iowa caucus This week on the Engadget Podcast, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about what exactly went wrong for Iowa’s Democratic Party. The mysterious app from an unknown progressive tech firm was mostly to blame, but it was also helped by […]
Recommended Reading: The lasting effect of the Iowa Caucuses
[ad_1] Iowa might have screwed up the whole nomination processNate Silver,FiveThirtyEight By now you probably know the story. The Iowa Democratic Party decided to use an app to report results from its caucuses this week. These events were the first primary-type votes cast in the 2020 Democratic presidential race, and would’ve set the tone for […]
US House panel will discuss self-driving cars next week
[ad_1] As Reuters notes, Congress has yet to reach an agreement on self-driving legislation even after working on one for years. Based on the hearing memorandum (PDF), it sounds like the panel will be discussing the role of the federal and state governments in the development and deployment of safe autonomous vehicles. They might also […]
Motorola defends the Razr’s reliability with footage of its test rig
[ad_1] The spokesperson said: “razr is a unique smartphone, featuring a dynamic clamshell folding system unlike any device on the market. SquareTrade’s FoldBot is simply not designed to test our device. Therefore, any tests run utilizing this machine will put undue stress on the hinge and not allow the phone to open and close as […]