[ad_1] If you’re a privacy and security nerd, or pay attention to headlines about hack attacks at all, the “eyes closed” issue with Pixel 4 tears at the already-frayed edges of your sanity. Imagining everything that could go wrong with your security and log-in tool should be everyone’s job on every team, everywhere, especially at […]
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Blizzard confirms ‘Diablo IV’ with a gothic, gruesome trailer
[ad_1] The publisher confirmed Diablo IV will mark a return to the series’ dark, gothic, medieval version of Hell. You can expect the brutal combat the franchise is known for, along with a variety of monsters and plenty of loot to seek out. Diablo IV will support solo and co-op play and you might even […]
New York Supreme Court dismisses Uber’s challenge to vehicle caps
[ad_1] Uber told Engadget it was “disappointed” with the outcome, claiming that it “punishes” drivers who are obligated to rent cars. In the past, it has argued that the caps would hurt outer boroughs (with less access to mass transit) and wouldn’t fix NYC’s problems with traffic congestion. It’s not shocking that the Supreme Court […]
NBC’s Peacock streaming service may be free for everyone
[ad_1] It’s long been known that Peacock will be an ad-supported platform (with between three and five minutes of ads per hour) and that cable subscribers and Comcast broadband users wouldn’t have to pay extra for access. However, a report suggests NBCU might pull the trigger on making Peacock available to everyone at no cost, […]
Epic Games Store revamp helps you find trending titles
[ad_1] The refresh also brings a way to make Epic Games Store purchases within games (such as for add-ons or virtual currency packs), stricter 3D Secure authentication for purchases in Europe (to match local laws) and Thai language support. If you were hoping for larger updates, you’ll just have to wait. Epic is still developing […]
Adobe brings its enormous font library to iPhone and iPad
[ad_1] Developers can enable these typefaces in third-party apps by using Adobe’s custom API called Fonts. In other words, not all apps on your device will be able to use the typefaces; compatibility has to be specifically added as a feature. Of course, any Adobe app is going to work with the API. Users can […]
TikTok-owner Bytedance reveals its first smartphone
[ad_1] As we learned earlier this year, ByteDance acquired a bunch of Smartisan patents and talent. ByteDance then helped make the Nut Pro 3 and packed it with branded features. Apparently, it didn’t decide to change the naming scheme. Users will be able to launch Douyin — the Chinese version of TikTok — by swiping […]
Amazon has another Echo sale with up to $60 off
[ad_1] To get November (and the holiday shopping season) off to a flying start, Amazon has put many of its Echo devices on sale, including some of its more recent Alexa-powered gizmos. For instance, you can snag yourself or a loved one an Echo Show 5, which Amazon revealed in May, for $60 (down from […]
The Engadget Podcast: Do you need Apple’s AirPods Pro?
[ad_1] This week it’s all about computers in our ears, or hearables, if you prefer. Apple announced the long-awaited AirPods Pro on Tuesday, but even though they helped popularize wireless earbuds, now just about every tech company has their own pair as well. We chat about what’s new with the AirPods Pro, as well as […]
The best SSDs | Engadget
[ad_1] Why you should trust us Andrew Cunningham spent more than six years testing and reviewing PCs and other gadgets for AnandTech and Ars Technica, and has been building and upgrading PCs for more than 15 years. Nathan Edwards, the senior editor on this guide, tested dozens of SSDs for Maximum PC between 2008 and […]