As part of its ongoing campaign to foster STEM education, the Girl Scouts of the USA has partnered with one of the biggest names in tech: Microsoft. Moving forward, Girl Scouts troop members will be able to earn five separate badges by taking part in… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2VGTa4U via IFTTT

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The gaming community can be ruthless and often outright abusive. In an attempt to make Xbox more welcoming and inclusive, Microsoft is introducing new content filters. Beginning today, Xbox Insiders can select one of four filters that will automatica… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/32jULjG via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Microsoft tests content filters for Xbox messages October 14, 2019 at 08:05PM"

As CD sales continue to fall, vinyl is becoming more and more popular of a music format. Some fans enjoy the bigger packaging and artwork while others claim vinyl playback produces a "warmer" tone compared to CDs and digital files. But vinyl doesn't… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/31dOQeJ via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Phonocut will let you make your own vinyl records October 14, 2019 at 07:31PM"

This week, Senior News Editor Billy Steele explains why everyone should check out the latest documentary series from Ken Burns. Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar has an unexpected affinity for the latest CBS procedural and Senior News Editor Richard La… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2VECDyz via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "What we’ve been watching: Ken Burns‘ Country Music October 14, 2019 at 07:00PM"

ESPN isn't the only big broadcaster committing to exclusive sports shows on Facebook Watch. Fox Sports is teaming up with Facebook to create unique interactive shows for Watch viewers, including a marquee Fox Football Sunday program. The Monday mor… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2MDULVe via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Fox Sports is creating exclusive, interactive shows for Facebook Watch October 14, 2019 at 06:41PM"

Congress wants to know if the largest vaping companies used bot-generated social-media messages to market their products. The House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Massachusetts attorney general have asked each of the five largest manufacturers… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2VNKbiA via IFTTT

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Google has a new security tool will appeal to people with a lot of USB-C devices. On Monday, the company announced a new version of its Titan Security Key that features a USB-C connector, and you'll be able to buy the accessory starting tomorrow for… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ONNAfU via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "Google teams up with Yubico to build a USB-C Titan Security Key October 14, 2019 at 06:00PM"

You probably retreat to the TV to tune out the day's news, but the Washington Post is betting that you wouldn't mind reading on the living room screen. It just launched a version of its app for Apple TV and Fire TV that offer a "highly-visual" way t… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/32fytzD via IFTTT

Weiterlesen "The Washington Post hopes you’ll read articles on your TV October 14, 2019 at 05:47PM"

Snapchat is rolling out an easy way for you to share the best things you find on Reddit with your friends. You'll see Snapchat among the options when you tap the share button on Reddit, as long as you have both apps installed on an iOS device. from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/33rNO0b via IFTTT

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