Residents in Virginia remain bewildered after a mysterious person with a TV on their head placed out-dated televisions on the doorsteps of more than 50 homes in Henrico County. The bandit (of sorts) struck this weekend, The Washington Post reports. P… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Z8vgj7 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Who are you and why are you leaving old TVs on porches in Virginia? August 14, 2019 at 08:52PM"

Chrome OS is adding a mainstay feature that other computer platforms have had for years: virtual desktops. The newly released Chrome OS 76 supports "Virtual Desks" that, like elsewhere, lets you create app layouts you can switch to in a heartbeat…. from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2N2AaM3 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Chrome OS finally supports virtual desktops August 14, 2019 at 08:43PM"

Electric scooters are prone to a lot of wear and tear — which gives most of them a pretty short shelf life. Skip unveiled a new model of electric scooter, the S3, that should be tougher and more sustainable than its predecessor. The S3 includes swap… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2YOt5Wj via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Skip’s new electric scooter is equipped with waterproof batteries August 14, 2019 at 08:29PM"

You recognize it the moment you pick up the phone. The quiet beat before a clearly pre-recorded message speaks ominously about your social security number getting cancelled. Or perhaps it's a call trying to sell you health insurance, or a getaway vac… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2MhuyOu via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "What to do when the robocalls won’t stop August 14, 2019 at 08:10PM"

Facebook wants to make it easier to understand its Group privacy settings. It's doing away with public, closed or secret settings. Instead, Groups will be "private" or "public." Facebook claims this will simplify who can find a Group and see its memb… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2N4FxdI via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Facebook simplifies its Group privacy settings August 14, 2019 at 07:59PM"

THQ Nordic had plenty of updates about upcoming games from its sprawling empire in its latest earnings report. Perhaps the most notable is that its Volition studio is "deep in development" on a new Saints Row game. It didn't offer any information on… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2YP2YPg via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "THQ Nordic says a new Saints Row game is ‚deep in development‘ August 14, 2019 at 07:50PM"

Facebook is hoping you'll do more with movie ads than give them the occasional click or tap. The internet giant is rolling out support for upgraded ads that include premiere reminders. Much like events, you can press an "Interested" button to get a… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2KwtWlM via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Facebook movie ads now offer premiere reminders and showtimes August 14, 2019 at 07:37PM"

Destiny 2 developer Bungie is doubling down on microtransactions as a way to fund the continued development of its popular online shooter. In a recent blog post, Destiny franchise director Luke Smith detailed how microtransactions (or MTX) will play… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2KxzGM1 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Fall ‚Destiny 2‘ update makes it easier to spend money in-game August 14, 2019 at 07:21PM"

Last February, Weight Watchers drew criticism when it announced a free weight-loss program for teens ages 13 to 17. Skeptics feared the program would encourage obsessive eating habits in adolescents, but Weight Watchers — since rebranded WW — isn't… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Z4Elx9 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "WW, formerly Weight Watchers, launches a weight loss app for kids August 14, 2019 at 07:14PM"

As Renault approached the French Grand Prix, a lot was at stake. The race was on the team's home turf, at a make-or-break point in the season. Nobody was panicking, yet. Despite having won twice in 2018 with Red Bull, new driver Daniel Ricciardo knew… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Mhj1i9 via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Formula 1’s underdogs struggle with the technical challenges of the sport August 14, 2019 at 06:30PM"