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Fujifilm's insanely fast f/1.0 lens is the first with autofocus

Posted: 03 Sep 2020 03:25 AM PDT

Fujifilm has unveiled the world's fastest autofocus lens, the XF50mmf1.0 R WR designed for its APS-C sensor X-series mirrorless cameras. It joins a very rare club of f/1.0 or lower lenses that includes Nikon's f/0.95 Z-Noct. Such lenses have very lar...

Verizon spends big in FCC auction ahead of mid-band 5G launch

Posted: 03 Sep 2020 02:39 AM PDT

Verizon (Engadget's parent company) was the biggest winner in the FCC's recently concluded auction for licenses in the 3.5 GHz band. In its announcement, the commission has revealed that Verizon placed $1.89 billion in winning bids, followed by Dish...

Microsoft fixed several 'Flight Simulator' installation issues

Posted: 03 Sep 2020 01:44 AM PDT

While Microsoft's launch of Flight Simulator 2020 has largely been a success (apart from the odd monolith), lots of folks have found that the massive 150GB app can get stuck during installation. To that end, Microsoft has released a patch designed to...

Acer's Spin 7 convertible will support sub-6 and mmwave 5G

Posted: 03 Sep 2020 12:30 AM PDT

After a busy week of news, Acer isn't quite done. The company has announced its Spin 7 convertible laptop, which is one of the first to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2. It supports both types of 5G, mmWave and sub-6, though it's not the first not...

Qualcomm is bringing 5G to its entry-level Snapdragon 4-series chipsets

Posted: 03 Sep 2020 12:30 AM PDT

This summer, Qualcomm announced a new 5G-capable Snapdragon 690 chipset. Bringing 5G to 6-series phones means cheaper devices have access to the tech. But Qualcomm isn't stopping at the 6-series. Today, it announced plans to bring 5G to its Snapdrago...

Qualcomm promises better AI for its next Snapdragon PC chip

Posted: 03 Sep 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Here's a sign that the troubled Windows on Snapdragon platform isn't going away anytime soon: Qualcomm is announcing today its new made-for-PC processor based on ARM design. The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 follows up 2018's Snapdragon 8cx, and back then the...

Qualcomm's adaptive ANC adjusts to changes in earbud fit

Posted: 03 Sep 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) has been a standard feature on true wireless earbuds for quite some time. Due to the nature of the earbud design, noise cancellation has to account for ambient noise differently than traditional over-ear headphones. In...

Each LED in the new Philips Hue lightstrip can match different colors on your TV

Posted: 03 Sep 2020 12:10 AM PDT

Philips is rolling out a new gradient LED lightstrip for your TV -- and it's the company's first to be individually accessible. The Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip can sync with on-screen media for an immersive experience, according to a stateme...

Apple will roll out 'offer codes' for app subscriptions with iOS 14

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 11:01 PM PDT

Apple is making it much easier for developers to get new or win back old subscribers with discounts or free offers. The tech giant has announced that it'll give developers access to a feature called Offer Codes, which it describes as "unique, alphanu...

Intel revamps its logo and five-note audio signature

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 08:51 PM PDT

The last time Intel swapped its logo for a new one, Engadget was less than two years old. Now the company once again has a new look and later this year it will get a "modernized" new sound. The updated iconography comes alongside the launch of its 11...

HTC CEO Yves Maitre resigns after less than a year

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 07:27 PM PDT

Earlier today, HTC announced that its President and CEO Yves Maitre has resigned due to personal reasons, making his stint at the company just a few days shy of a full year. Chairwoman and co-founder Cher Wang has once again assumed the CEO position....

Disney+ confirms subscribers will get 'Mulan' on December 4th

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 04:26 PM PDT

On Friday, the live-action Mulan flick will be available via a "premium VOD" offer on Disney+ where subscribers can pay $30 to stream the flick at the same time it debuts in theaters worldwide. Current CEO Bob Chapek called the even a "one off" as th...

HBO to host ‘groundbreaking’ ‘Lovecraft Country’ VR events

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 01:56 PM PDT

HBO is commemorating the release of its show, Lovecraft Country, in a unique way with a series of three VR events it describes as "first-of-its-kind." Lovecraft Country: Sanctum will transport guests into a world inspired by the show, according to a...

Samsung's Galaxy Fit 2 can run for two weeks on a single charge

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 01:21 PM PDT

When it comes to fitness trackers, consumers are spoiled for choice. Between devices from Fitbit, Garmin and now even Amazon, there's probably a device out there suited for everyone, no matter their specific needs. But that same amount of choice can...

The Galaxy A42 could be Samsung's cheapest 5G phone yet

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 12:03 PM PDT

Through most of 2020, Samsung has tried to make 5G-capable phones available at almost every price point. Its IFA keynote saw the company continue that strategy with the announcement of the Galaxy A42 5G. Samsung didn't say too about the device, but w...

Free-to-play ‘Rocket League’ won’t need PS Plus or Switch Online plans

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 11:36 AM PDT

The release of Rocket League's massive gameplay redesign is mere weeks away and its developer, Psyonix, is sharing more details as to what gamers can expect once it does drop around mid-September. High on that list is the fact that neither Playstatio...

Samsung's latest Galaxy Book Flex gets 5G and 11th-gen Intel CPUs

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 11:11 AM PDT

It's only been a few months since Samsung released its Galaxy Book Flex 2-in-1, but it's already updating the machine. It will release a model that includes Intel's new 11th-gen processors and supports 5G and WiFi 6.Samsung says the Galaxy Book Flex...

Acer updates its Swift 3 and 5 laptops with 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 10:00 AM PDT

Acer is sprucing up its Swift 3 and Swift 5 laptops with 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs. They can tap into the chips' integrated graphics power and Acer says all three machines use Intel Evo specs. That, according to the company, enables the laptops to del...

ASUS' latest ZenBooks feature OLED and 'Intel Evo' designs

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 10:00 AM PDT

Like clockwork, ASUS and other PC makers have a slew of new machines to show off alongside Intel's latest CPU announcement. This time around, though, there's a lot more going on than just a simple processor bump. Intel is rebadging its "Project Athen...

Intel unveils Tiger Lake CPUs, rebrands Project Athena as Evo

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 09:45 AM PDT

Intel gave us a deep look at its upcoming 11th generation "Tiger Lake" CPUs last month — now, it's unveiled the chips we can expect in thin and light laptops later this year. And that's not all: the company also announced "Intel Evo," the second iter...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will produce content for Netflix

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 09:38 AM PDT

Eight months after announcing plans to step back from their official royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have turned their attention to Hollywood. Netflix has signed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to a multiyear production deal.The pair, who...

Twitter says two new teams will address its accessibility issues

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 09:04 AM PDT

When Twitter tested a new feature that let users share audio clips with tweets, the company received criticism for not including accessibility tools like closed captioning. That set off a larger debate about how Twitter approaches accessibility. Now,...

Google makes it easier to find local news through Podcasts and Assistant

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 07:59 AM PDT

While news podcasts are increasingly popular, most focus on national and global news. It tends to be harder to find local news, especially in an on-demand, audio format. Google wants to change this. Today, it announced plans to bring Your News Update...

'The Mandalorian' season two hits Disney+ on October 30th

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 07:28 AM PDT

It's almost time to get obsessed with Baby Yoda all over again. Season two of the live-action Star Wars series The Mandalorian will start streaming on Disney+ on October 30th. This is the day. New episodes start streaming October 30 on #DisneyPlus....

Lucid Motors claims its first EV covers a quarter mile in 9.9 seconds

Posted: 02 Sep 2020 07:21 AM PDT

One week ahead of its big reveal event, Lucid Motors is ready to brag about how fast its all-electric luxury sedan is. In a video shared today, Lucid Motors shows its Lucid Air covering a quarter mile of racetrack in just 9.9 seconds. According to th...
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