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Daniel Cooper @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 10:00 EDT

Eero launches a weatherproof extender for outdoor Wi-Fi

Some folks have properties too vast to be covered by the fanciest of mesh Wi-Fi sets, especially if they’ve got vast tracts of land. It’s an issue Eero is looking to tackle with the Outdoor 7, an add-on to its Eero 7 series of mesh Wi-Fi nodes that’s built to live outdoors. The hardware is IP66 rated and the company says it’ll keep working in temperatures ranging from -40F to... Read more

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Mariella Moon @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 09:30 EDT

Amazon's God of War series hires Ronald D. Moore as showrunner

A few days ago, Deadline reported that several key personnel behind Amazon's upcoming live-action God of War adaptation have left the project. But the series' production will still push through, and according to the publication, Ronald D. Moore will now serve as its showrunner, as well as one of its writers and executive producers. He's replacing original showrunner Rafe Judkins (Wheel of Time) and EPs Mark Fergus and Hawk Otsby... Read more

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Sarah Fielding @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 09:22 EDT

Google's Pixel Tablet is cheaper than ever right now

Tablets might be a cheaper alternative to laptops but they can still cost a good chunk of money. Sales make all the difference and, right now, the 128GB Google Pixel Tablet is available for $275, down from $399. The 31 percent discount brings this tablet to a new all-time low price. The sale is only available if you get the tablet in Porcelain and doesn't come with the speaker dock... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 09:00 EDT

No Man’s Sky just got a creepy Lovecraftian update in time for Halloween

There is no greater advertisement for the virtues of patience than No Man’s Sky. The game was an underwhelming fart when it first released back in 2016. Now it’s one of the best titles around, thanks to continuing support by developer Hello Games. The company just dropped a surprise Halloween-themed update and it’s pretty darned cool. The latest release is called The Cursed and it’s filled to the brim with... Read more

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Steve Dent @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 08:49 EDT

TSMC has reportedly cut off a company that sent its chips to Huawei

Chipmaking giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) halted semiconductor shipments to a client that may have illegally sent the chips on to Huawei, according to Bloomberg. That follows reports that TSMC had informed the US government that its chips appeared in one of Huawei's AI accelerators. There's no confirmation on whether the company was acting on Huawei's behalf or where it's based.  TSMC cut off shipments to the entity in... Read more

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Sarah Fielding @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 08:30 EDT

Vimeo brings spatial videos to the Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro has experienced a few new perks since its February release, and the latest comes via Vimeo. The video platform has launched an app for Apple's Vision Pro that allows users to view, create and share spatial videos. "The launch of our Apple Vision Pro app marks a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to push the boundaries of video experiences," said Vimeo CEO Philip Moyer. "This... Read more

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Mariella Moon @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 08:30 EDT

Arm cancels Qualcomm's license to use its chip design standards

Arm has taken its feud with Qualcomm to the next level, two years after filing a lawsuit against its former close partner. According to Bloomberg, the British semiconductor company has canceled the architecture license allowing Qualcomm to use its intellectual property and standards for chip design. As the news organization notes, Qualcomm, like many other chipmakers, uses Arm's computer code that chips need to run software, such as operating systems.... Read more

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Steve Dent @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 08:00 EDT

Intelsat's Boeing-made satellite explodes and breaks up in orbit

An Intelsat communication satellite built by Boeing has exploded and broken up in geostationary orbit. Intelsat confirmed the news in a press release, declaring the satellite a "total loss." The US Space Force said it is tracking around 20 associated pieces but "has observed no immediate threats" to other satellites so far (Roscosmos said it was tracking 80 fragments). The cause of the explosion is not yet known, but the... Read more

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Daniel Cooper @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 07:15 EDT

The Morning After: Our verdict on the iPad Mini 7

For me, the iPad Mini is one of those devices I know I should like but can never quite bring myself to actually appreciate. Apple must feel similarly, given it only sporadically updates its smallest tablet, knowing its target market probably isn’t in need of blazing speed. But, with Apple Intelligence looming, Apple has launched the seventh-generation Mini. Naturally, we handed our review unit to tablet expert Nathan Ingraham for... Read more

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Karissa Bell @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 06:00 EDT

Oversight Board says Meta’s handling of a satirical image of Harris and Walz raises ‘serious concerns’

Two weeks before the US presidential election, the Oversight Board says it has “serious concerns” about Meta’s content moderation systems in “electoral contexts,” and that the company risks the “excessive removal of political speech” when it over-enforces its rules. The admonishment came as the board weighed in on a case involving a satirical image of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Meta originally removed... Read more

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Engadget @ Engadget · 10/23/2024 05:00 EDT

The best streaming services in 2024

Picking a streaming service these days can feel a lot like picking a show to watch — there are so many options, and each one offers something a little different. Whether you're into binge-worthy TV series, blockbuster movies, live sports or award-winning documentaries, there’s a service tailored just for you. Some platforms, like DirecTV Stream, bundle in news channels and live programming, while others like Fubo focus solely on being... Read more

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Anna Washenko @ Engadget · 10/22/2024 19:00 EDT

Netflix and TED are hopping on the daily word game bandwagon

Netflix announced the next addition to its gaming roster, and it's a collaboration with the TED nonprofit. TED Tumblewords is a daily puzzle game where you slide rows of letters around to make words. There will be three puzzles available each day, and you can play rounds against friends, other online players or the TED bot. In addition to the daily word challenges, which are designed to improve critical thinking... Read more

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Anna Washenko @ Engadget · 10/22/2024 18:50 EDT

Amazon is reportedly working on a low-cost storefront to rival Temu

Amazon may be working on a secondary online sales platform that would compete with the absurdly low prices of Chinese retailer Temu. The Information reported that it has seen internal information sent to Amazon merchants that detail some of the price caps for this new storefront. The outlet claims the upper limit of prices are set at $8 for jewelry, $9 for bedding, $13 for guitars and $20 for sofas... Read more

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Danny Gallagher @ Engadget · 10/22/2024 18:26 EDT

Huawei appears to still be using TSMC chips despite US sanctions

A Canadian research firm called TechInsights took a deep dive on one of Huawei’s artificial intelligence accelerators and found a chip manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Bloomberg spoke with several people familiar with the investigation who asked to remain anonymous since TechInsights’ report has been released to the public. The anonymous sources says TechInsights’ investigation found an Ascend 910B chip made by TSMC in one of Huawei’s AI... Read more

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Danny Gallagher @ Engadget · 10/22/2024 17:15 EDT

Qualcomm and Google team up to help carmakers create AI voice systems

Car manufacturers will be able to develop new AI voice assistants for their cars thanks to a new partnership with Qualcomm and Google. Qualcomm announced earlier today that it’s working with Google on a new AI development system for carmakers. The new version is based on Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Google’s infotainment platform for cars. Qualcomm is offering its Snapdragon Digital Chassis with Google Cloud and AAOS to generate new... Read more

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Will Shanklin @ Engadget · 10/22/2024 16:17 EDT

Ecobee smart home users can now unlock Yale and August smart locks from its app

Ecobee is integrating smart locks into its app. The company doesn’t make smart locks of its own, but you can now control Wi-Fi-enabled ones from Yale and August using the Ecobee app. The feature could prevent you from switching apps to let someone who rings your smart doorbell in. However, it’s locked behind a subscription, so user convenience isn’t the only motive here. The integration adds an “unlock” button from... Read more

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Danny Gallagher @ Engadget · 10/22/2024 15:45 EDT

NASA's newest telescope can detect gravitational waves from colliding black holes

NASA showed off a telescope prototype for a new gravitational wave detection mission in space. The telescope is part of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission led by the European Space Agency (NSA) in partnership with NASA. The goal of the LISA mission is to position three spacecraft in a triangular orbit measuring nearly 1.6 million miles on each side. The three spacecraft will follow the Earth’s orbit around... Read more

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Anna Washenko @ Engadget · 10/22/2024 15:30 EDT

OpenAI and Microsoft are funding $10 million in grants for AI-powered journalism

OpenAI and Microsoft are funding projects to bring more AI tools into the newsroom. The duo will give grants of up to $10 million to Chicago Public Media, the Minnesota Star Tribune, Newsday (in Long Island, NY), The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Seattle Times. Each of the publications will hire a two-year AI fellow to develop projects for implementing the technology and improving business sustainability. Three more outlets are expected... Read more

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Kris Holt @ Engadget · 10/22/2024 15:17 EDT

A federal ban on fake online reviews is now in effect

Be warned, online merchants who see no issue in publishing phony reviews from made-up customers: that practice is no longer allowed. A federal ban on fake online reviews has taken effect. The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule on the purchase and sale of online reviews back in August and it came into force 60 days after it was published in the Federal Register. The agency's commissioners voted unanimously... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 10/22/2024 15:00 EDT

Google Messages adds enhanced scam detection tools

Google just announced a spate of safety features coming to Messages. There’s enhanced scam detection centered around texts that could lead to fraud. The company says the update provides “improved analysis of scammy texts.” For now, this tool will prioritize scams involving package deliveries and job offers. When Google Messages suspects a scam, it’ll move the message to the spam folder or issue a warning. The app uses on-device machine... Read more

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