People with neurological conditions who lose the ability to speak can still send the brain signals used for speech (such as the lips, jaw and larynx), and UCSF researchers might just use that knowledge to bring voices back. They've crafted a brain ma… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2ZxXaX9 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Implant turns brain signals into synthesized speech April 24, 2019 at 11:52PM"

At this point, Microsoft's quarterly earnings reports sound like a broken record: Its cloud business is practically unstoppable, while its PC and productivity make steady gains. That's been the case for years, and this past third quarter was no diffe… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2PudkMv via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Microsoft’s cloud business can’t be stopped April 24, 2019 at 11:04PM"

In case you don't already count on Slack for just about every part of your work day, the business communications service is adding a whole bunch of new features that will keep you chatting with your co-workers without having to open new tabs and appl… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2L1Uxtd via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Slack is adding email conversations and calendar integrations April 24, 2019 at 10:30PM"

Although Facebook's growth has slowed down over the past year, all the controversies it has faced in recent months haven't had effect on its bottom line. But that may be changing. Today, during its Q1 2019 earnings report, Facebook reported a total r… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2VpB9uc via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Facebook’s FTC fine could cost it between $3 and $5 billion April 24, 2019 at 10:26PM"

Microsoft admitted today that password-expiration policies are a pointless security measure. Such requirements are "an ancient and obsolete mitigation of very low value," the company wrote in a blog post on draft security baseline settings for Window… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2Gwc8Ef via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Microsoft knows password-expiration policies are useless April 24, 2019 at 09:59PM"

Overwatch fans have long been able to set up custom games (Ana Paintball, anyone?) and now they're getting a lot more options to flex their creative muscles. A new feature called Workshop, a scripting mode for custom games, is live on the PTR. from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2Pvnywe via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "‚Overwatch‘ Workshop adds more custom options for heroes and modes April 24, 2019 at 09:47PM"

April showers bring May flowers, and apparently it also brings a lot of new content to Netflix. The streaming service has packed the month of May with new shows and movies that will keep you entertained on the days you aren't enjoying the spring weat… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2IC1vU1 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "What’s coming to Netflix in May: ‚Wine Country‘ and Zac Efron as Ted Bundy April 24, 2019 at 09:30PM"

Apple's refreshed AirPods might be just the start of a tidal wave of new models. Historically accurate analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple has two new AirPod variants launching sometime between the fourth quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2VmtbC9 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Apple may unveil two new AirPod models by the end of 2019 April 24, 2019 at 09:05PM"