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• Microsoft's new Xbox UI stretches across One, Series X, PC and mobile
• Apple apparently blocked Wordpress app updates to force IAP support
• Disney+ will allow in-app 'Mulan' purchases via Apple, Google and Roku
• Apple court filing claims Epic's 'Fortnite' setup is like shoplifting
• Caught between Epic, Apple and Google, indie devs watch and wait
• The 5G BlackBerry could be 'the most American-made phone out there'
• Facebook is reportedly planning for Trump to meddle with election results
• This self-strumming guitar can shred like no other
• TikTok executive says it has 'multiple paths' to stay alive in the US
• This week's best deals: Amazon Echo devices, iPad mini and more
• 'Iron Man VR' update includes New Game+ and 'Ultimate' difficulty mode
• This tiny robotic beetle travels for two hours without a battery
• 'Crysis Remastered' can run in 8K, if your PC can handle it
• 'Fortnite' teases a Marvel theme for the next season
• Facebook is reportedly testing a ‘virality circuit breaker’ to stop misinformation
• Google Pixel 5 leak hints at dual cameras and a fingerprint reader
• LG's transparent OLED displays are on subway windows in China
• Share your thoughts on the flagship OnePlus 8 Pro
• TCL's 8-series Roku TVs are half off again at Best Buy
• Uber and Lyft had time to comply with the law. They did not.
• IKEA Taiwan recreates its iconic catalog using Animal Crossing
• Engadget Podcast: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review and Fortnite v. Apple
• Tesla wants to use radar sensors to detect kids left in hot cars

Microsoft's new Xbox UI stretches across One, Series X, PC and mobile Posted: 22 Aug 2020 02:46 AM PDT This week Microsoft gave us a peek at its next Xbox interface refresh, and revealed that this style will include both the current Xbox One consoles and its upcoming Xbox Series X hardware. A few weeks ago Microsoft previewed the Store users will see...

Apple apparently blocked Wordpress app updates to force IAP support Posted: 21 Aug 2020 08:04 PM PDT In yet another example of Apple's increasingly-strained relationship with developers, Wordpress founder Matt Mullenweg tweeted that the free Wordpress app on iOS hadn't seen updates for a while because "we were locked by App Store." According to his...

Disney+ will allow in-app 'Mulan' purchases via Apple, Google and Roku Posted: 21 Aug 2020 05:00 PM PDT Once Disney made the decision to release Mulan on Disney+ at the same time it opens in some theaters, part of the math involved how much revenue it can keep this way, as opposed to splitting the box office with movie theaters. As it turns out, it wil...

Apple court filing claims Epic's 'Fortnite' setup is like shoplifting Posted: 21 Aug 2020 02:37 PM PDT Apple has asked a court not to temporarily reverse the App Store ban the company issued to Epic Games shortly after it broke its developer guidelines by accepting direct payments through Fortnite (via Axios). Apple argues the current predicament Epic...

Caught between Epic, Apple and Google, indie devs watch and wait Posted: 21 Aug 2020 02:09 PM PDT Let them fight."Rami Ismail, co-founder of Ridiculous Fishing studio Vlambeer, is not interested in joining any lawsuits on behalf of Epic Games, Apple, Google or any other billion- or trillion-dollar business. Because really, even though Epic's lega...

The 5G BlackBerry could be 'the most American-made phone out there' Posted: 21 Aug 2020 10:51 AM PDT BlackBerry faithful were dealt a harsh blow earlier this year when TCL, the biggest company to build phones for the brand, said it would stop. That left enthusiasts clinging to their KEY2s, wondering about would-be replacements, and raising glasses t...

Facebook is reportedly planning for Trump to meddle with election results Posted: 21 Aug 2020 10:26 AM PDT Facebook, which has long resisted putting checks on political speech, is now grappling with an uncomfortable new scenario: what should it do if the president is the one trying to interfere with election results. The New York Times reports that the so...

This self-strumming guitar can shred like no other Posted: 21 Aug 2020 10:16 AM PDT You've probably never seen a guitar quite like this before, or heard one like it either. The Circle Guitar has a built-in sequenced picking motor that allows you to create "sounds, textures and rhythms that would be impossible with a conventional ele...

TikTok executive says it has 'multiple paths' to stay alive in the US Posted: 21 Aug 2020 10:06 AM PDT Multiple companies have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok's US business since President Trump issued an executive order earlier this month requiring the app's Chinese owners to shutdown operations in America. Should a sale not go through by the...

This week's best deals: Amazon Echo devices, iPad mini and more Posted: 21 Aug 2020 10:00 AM PDT If you aren't set to go back to school (either physically or remotely), a number of this week's sales can help. Amazon discounted a bunch of its Echo and Fire TV devices and you can get Apple's latest iPad mini for $50 off. A few TCL 8-series Roku TV...

'Iron Man VR' update includes New Game+ and 'Ultimate' difficulty mode Posted: 21 Aug 2020 09:44 AM PDT Iron Man VR is getting a meaty update today. Camouflaj is launching a free patch (1.06) that adds new game modes and weapons. It also improves things like load times.Once you've completed the game, you'll be able to re-experience the story in New Gam...

This tiny robotic beetle travels for two hours without a battery Posted: 21 Aug 2020 08:55 AM PDT A team of researchers from the University of Southern California have created a miniscule autonomous robotic beetle, RoBeetle, that can travel for more than two hours without a battery. The 88-milligram, insect-inspired robot runs on liquid methanol,...

'Crysis Remastered' can run in 8K, if your PC can handle it Posted: 21 Aug 2020 08:25 AM PDT If a Nintendo Switch can run the Crysis remaster, you might assume more powerful consoles and modern PCs should have no trouble in handing the notoriously resource-hungry game. Maybe not so much if you're hoping to play Crysis Remastered with all the...

'Fortnite' teases a Marvel theme for the next season Posted: 21 Aug 2020 07:43 AM PDT Fortnite is about to venture even deeper into the Marvel universe. Chapter 2 Season 4 is set to get underway on August 27th, and Epic Games dropped its first real teaser of what's in store. There's not a whole lot to the tweet, but that big ol' Marve...

Facebook is reportedly testing a ‘virality circuit breaker’ to stop misinformation Posted: 21 Aug 2020 07:39 AM PDT Facebook is reportedly piloting a new way to check viral posts for misinformation before they spread too far, The Interface reports. The method is a kind of "virality circuit breaker" that slows the spread of content before moderators have a chance t...

Google Pixel 5 leak hints at dual cameras and a fingerprint reader Posted: 21 Aug 2020 07:13 AM PDT Google has already announced that the Pixel 5 is coming later this year and that we can expect a 5G variant, but official details on the upcoming flagship have remained scarce. As usual, we continue to get drip-fed information from known leakers like...

LG's transparent OLED displays are on subway windows in China Posted: 21 Aug 2020 06:41 AM PDT LG is bringing transparent OLED displays to subways in Beijing and Shenzhen. The 55-inch, see-through displays show real-time info about subway schedules, locations and transfers on train windows. They also provide info on flights, weather and the ne...

Share your thoughts on the flagship OnePlus 8 Pro Posted: 21 Aug 2020 06:30 AM PDT Last year the OnePlus 7 Pro impressed reviewer Richard Lai with a bright AMOLED screen, Dolby Atmos stereo speakers and in-display fingerprint reader. He gave the flagship handset a noteworthy score of 91. Naturally, we wanted to hear what you though...

TCL's 8-series Roku TVs are half off again at Best Buy Posted: 21 Aug 2020 06:16 AM PDT Now's a good time to upgrade your TV thanks to a new sale on some of the latest TCL models at Best Buy. Two TCL 8-series Roku smart TVs are discounted again — the 65-inch model is down to $1,000 and the 75-inch model is down to $1,500, making them bo...

Uber and Lyft had time to comply with the law. They did not. Posted: 21 Aug 2020 06:00 AM PDT Earlier this week, both Uber and Lyft threatened to shut down in California as a result of a ruling that would force them to reclassify their drivers as employees. Lyft even announced that it would stop operations starting this Friday. But in a few h...

IKEA Taiwan recreates its iconic catalog using Animal Crossing Posted: 21 Aug 2020 05:45 AM PDT IKEA Taiwan has recreated parts of its catalog on Facebook using the iconic characters and in-game furnishings from Animal Crossing (via The Verge). The adorable alternate world pages are shown next to the real catalog, with occasionally accurate pro...

Engadget Podcast: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review and Fortnite v. Apple Posted: 21 Aug 2020 05:31 AM PDT This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat about what it's like to live with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung's biggest new phone. Plus, they dive into Epic's war with Apple over the App Store, as well as how Facebook is still trying (and failing) to mak...

Tesla wants to use radar sensors to detect kids left in hot cars Posted: 21 Aug 2020 05:10 AM PDT Future Tesla cars may come with a built-in feature that can make sure no kids are inadvertently left behind in hot cars. The automaker has asked the FCC for permission to market a short-range interactive motion sensing device that uses a higher power...

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