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CDC confirms Zika virus causes severe birth defects Following a previous study around the dangers of the Zika virus to pregnant women, the CDC has just confirmed that the virus causes serious fetal brain defects. [Read more...] Facebook wants us to take VR selfies with virtual selfie sticks When Facebook bought Oculus two years ago, many thought the combination was odd. Facebook is a social network while Oculus makes virtual reality headsets. [Read more...] Theranos CEO faces ban from operating a blood-testing lab As more details surface about blood-testing startup Theranos, federal regulators are looking to ban the company's founder. [Read more...] The Amazon Tap is a so-so speaker with a so-so voice assistant The Amazon Echo has been an unexpected hit for Amazon. Since it came out a year and a half ago, the always-listening Alexa has expanded its reach beyond ordering stuff and answering questions about the weather to controlling household items and cars. [Read more...] An otherworldly visitor nests in rural China Guizhou province in the southwest of China is famous for its scenic landscape, unspoilt nature and ancient villages. [Read more...] A semi-autonomous road trip in the Tesla Model S Perhaps the worst driving experience of my life happened in 2009 while helping a friend move. [Read more...] Amazon's high-end Kindle Oasis is sleek, sharp and pricey Jeff Bezos probably wasn't pleased to see his surprise spoiled this week, but e-book fans still have reason to get pumped. [Read more...] Copyright © 2015 Aol Inc. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Engadget 410 Townsend St., Suite 450 San Francisco, CA 94107 Follow Engadget You are receiving this email because you opted in at engadget.com. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe from this newsletter.