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New Snowden leaks unravel mystery behind NSA's UK base

New Snowden leaks unravel mystery behind NSA's UK base

Just when you thought you couldn't be shocked by the NSA's snooping anymore, new leaked documents show the agency's reach extends far beyond American borders. [Read more...]
Woman who received world's first face transplant dies at 49

Woman who received world's first face transplant dies at 49

Isabelle Dinoire, the first person in the world to undergo a face transplant, died at the age of 49 in Amiens, France, of complications following her groundbreaking surgery. [Read more...]
Dolphin emulator now supports every GameCube game

Dolphin emulator now supports every GameCube game

The open-source Dolphin emulator has been able to run nearly every GameCube title since 2009, but one title has stumped it -- Star Wars: The Clone Wars. [Read more...]
Intel buys Movidius to build the future of computer vision

Intel buys Movidius to build the future of computer vision

Intel is making it extra-clear that computer vision hardware will play a big role in its beyond-the-PC strategy. [Read more...]
Samsung's smart belt lands on Kickstarter

Samsung's smart belt lands on Kickstarter

Remember that health-tracking smart belt Samsung showed at its CES booth in January? You can score one for yourself. [Read more...]
Netflix, chill and learn English with Fleex's clever subtitles

Netflix, chill and learn English with Fleex's clever subtitles

Movies and TV shows can be useful tools to learn a new language. The actors might be speaking in an unfamiliar tongue, but with a decent set of subtitles you can follow along and begin to recognise specific words and phrases. [Read more...]
Michael Kors Access smartwatches' value is face deep

Michael Kors Access smartwatches' value is face deep

Not gonna lie. I'm a giant smartwatch nerd, and an even bigger Michael Kors fan. So when I received the invitation to review the company's new Android Wear timepieces, I was stoked. [Read more...]

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Monday 5 September 2016

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Samsung explains how the US Galaxy Note 7 recall will work

Samsung explains how the US Galaxy Note 7 recall will work

It's been less than 24 hours since Samsung announced its worldwide recall of the Galaxy Note 7, and owners are probably wondering exactly what's next. [Read more...]
What we expect from Apple's big iPhone event

What we expect from Apple's big iPhone event

Apple is holding a big press event next week, and it's a pretty safe assumption at this point that we're getting a new iPhone. [Read more...]
Read the FBI's Clinton Investigation documents for yourself

Read the FBI's Clinton Investigation documents for yourself

The FBI released documents today about its investigation into presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's use of a home email server during her time as Secretary of State. [Read more...]
The Engadget Podcast Ep 4: All Eyez On Me

The Engadget Podcast Ep 4: All Eyez On Me

Editors Cherlynn Low and Devindra Hardawar join host Terrence O'Brien to talk about Intel's latest CPUs, Dead or Alive's controversial VR feature and Lenovo's "innovative" take on the keyboard. [Read more...]
New Razer Blade Stealth upgrades all the original's faults

New Razer Blade Stealth upgrades all the original's faults

For a gaming company's first attempt at an ultraportable workhorse, the Razer Blade Stealth was pretty great. [Read more...]
Sony's run out of ideas for its smartphones

Sony's run out of ideas for its smartphones

If the definition of madness is doing the same thing and expecting different results, then someone needs to check in on Sony. [Read more...]
Samsung recalls the Galaxy Note 7 amid battery fears (updated)

Samsung recalls the Galaxy Note 7 amid battery fears (updated)

The Galaxy Note 7 isn't just the highest-scoring phone we've reviewed this year, it's the highest-scoring product. [Read more...]

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Saturday 3 September 2016

Editor's Pick: Sacking Jack May Anger iPhone Headphone Fans


John P. Mello Jr.
Sep 3, 2016 8:00 AM PT
Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak recently said removing the headphone jack in the next version of the iPhone is going to "tick off a lot of people." It's been rumored for months that Apple would be scrapping the 3.5 mm headphone jack in the iPhone 7 it's expected to unveil next week. Such a move, Wozniak said, could upset users who have invested in listening technology that uses the headphone jack. [More...]

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FairWare Hackers May Take Ransoms, Keep Stolen Files
The latest ransomware intrusion that targets Linux servers, dubbed "FairWare," may be a classic server hack designed to bilk money from victims with no intent to return stolen files after payment in bitcoins is made. The attack reportedly targets a Linux server, deletes the Web folder, and then demands a ransom payment of two bitcoins for return of the stolen files. [More...]
Feds Warn States to Batten Down Hatches Following Election System Attacks
The FBI has launched investigations into malicious cyberattacks on the electronic election infrastructures in Illinois and Arizona, and federal officials last month warned states to take steps to protect their systems as the presidential campaign heats up, according to reports. The attacks, dating back to June, led to the illegal download of information on more than 200,000 Illinois voters. [More...]
The Peppermint Twist Is Still Cool
The Peppermint operating system is built around a concept not found in most Linux distros. It is a hybrid combination of traditional Linux desktop applications and cloud-based infrastructure. Peppermint 7 is a lightweight distribution based on Ubuntu 16.04. The key to its process of linking full desktop functionality to cloud apps is an in-house developed application dubbed "Ice." [More...]
American Breaks People
It's easy to lose sight of people in a CRM discussion, focusing instead on the great technology and what it does under optimum circumstances. We should keep the customer in mind at all times, however, for without them what are we? Forgetting the customer is dangerous both for customers and vendors in this social age. Far from being a universal good, automation can obstruct human interactions. [More...]
CFPB Report: Consumers Have Bones to Pick With Banks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday released its August complaint snapshot, which indicates that consumers across the country have been filing a large number of complaints about access to banking services. Further, many consumers complained that when they tried to open new accounts, they were ambushed with negative reports previously not provided to them. [More...]
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