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One more Oculus co-founder is heading for the exits. Software architect Nate Mitchell has decided to leave Facebook, explaining it only as a decision to "move on." He didn't say where he might be going next, but planned to "recharge" and spend time… Source: Engadget | Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell is the latest to leave …
August 13, 2019 | by RaheelA new school year is approaching, and for Apple that means an expansion of its contact-free student IDs. Apple Watch and iPhone owners can tap their devices to access campus facilities in 12 more schools, and these are institutions you'll likely reco… Source: Engadget | Apple's contactless student IDs come to 12 more schools
August 13, 2019 | by RaheelA Spotify feature currently in testing will make it easier for users to switch playback between their phone and home speakers. Once the user sets a favorite device, the app will keep an eye on your location and send a notification to your phone when… Source: Engadget | Spotify tests simplified speaker handoff feature
August 13, 2019 | by RaheelBrave Father Online is a gem of a movie. It's charming, funny and has plenty to say about empathy, the value of community and why you should forge deeper connections with loved ones. And even though much of the action takes place inside a video game,… Source: Engadget | ‘Brave Father Online’ is a ‘Final …
August 13, 2019 | by RaheelGoogle Maps is making it easier to find a Lime bike or scooter on your own terms. As of today, the Android version of Google's app (iOS is due in the "coming weeks") can help you find Lime rides in the cycling and walking tabs, not just transit — h… Source: Engadget | Google Maps …
August 13, 2019 | by RaheelGoogle is in hot water once again over antitrust issues. Reuters reports that 23 job search websites will send a letter to the European Commission asserting that the search giant abuses its market dominance to promote its own job search service. Source: Engadget | Google faces (yet another) antitrust complaint, this time over job search
August 13, 2019 | by RaheelThe squishy Rubik's Cube-like object created by a team of chemists from the US and China is more than just a puzzle toy you can play with. They used sticky self-healing hydrogel to make the 3 x 3 x 3 cube. That material causes each small cube to stic… Source: Engadget | Squishy Rubik's Cube …
August 13, 2019 | by RaheelA joint mission between the European and Russian space agencies to deliver a rover to Mars is facing another setback. The European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed that parachutes for the ExoMars lander mission failed a second test that was conducted las… Source: Engadget | Second failure of ExoMars parachute test throws schedule in jeopardy
August 13, 2019 | by RaheelDaimler has spent ages talking about electrifying its trucks, and now it's ready to deliver in a very literal way. The automaker has completed the first two units of its heavy-duty Freightliner eCascadia semis destined for customers. They're not fi… Source: Engadget | Daimler's first large electric semi trucks are ready to roll
August 13, 2019 | by RaheelGoogle's settlement over faulty Pixel microphones has largely cleared the gauntlet, and it's now time to make a claim — though how much you'll get depends on how well you qualify. The tech giant is offering up to $20 to any US resident who bought a… Source: Engadget | Google Pixel owners can claim up …
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