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"

Artificial intelligence will soon weed out any NSFW photos a match sends to you on Bumble. The dating app that requires women to make the first contact said it is launching a "private detector" to warn users about lewd images. Bumble CEO Whitney Wolf… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2GwbyXe via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Bumble will use AI to detect unwanted nudes April 24, 2019 at 08:49PM"

It emerged earlier this month that thousands of Amazon employees are reviewing some Alexa recordings (which are captured after you've said the wake word). The auditors transcribe, annotate and analyze a selection of commands to help improve Alexa. Bu… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2UCw3Gq via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Amazon Alexa auditors could reportedly access user locations April 24, 2019 at 08:27PM"

Oppo may have already teased its first 5G smartphone in Zurich earlier this month, but today, the company is bringing its entire Reno family — including the mid-range Reno and the flagship Reno 10x Zoom — to Europe. This means the Chinese brand wil… from Engadget RSS Feed https://engt.co/2GCRR14 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "How Oppo fit a 10x zoom camera into its 5G phone April 24, 2019 at 08:15PM"