Bad news if you were looking to get your hands on (or gift) Microsoft's surprisingly comfortable Surface Earbuds this holiday season: they won't be available until the spring. Panos Panay, chief product officer of the Microsoft Devices group, said th… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Oz6o0A via IFTTT

Facebook may be reluctant to overhaul key parts of its political ad policies, but it appears willing to make a few changes to stop the spread of misinformation. Wall Street Journal sources say Facebook is mulling a ban on political ads that target sm… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/37vdLyS via IFTTT

After more than 12 years, Valve is officially returning to the Half-Life universe. Half-Life: Alyx is a "full-length" VR entry into the series — but if you were thinking we'd finally find out what happened after the events of Half-Life 2: Episode Tw… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/33479DT via IFTTT

While it's only been out since September, Fitbit's Versa 2 smartwatch is getting a decent discount ahead of Black Friday. Amazon is currently selling the silicone and woven band models for $149 and $180, down from their usual $200 and $230 price tags… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/37AUFHA via IFTTT

Researchers launched a drone from a pneumatic baseball pitching machine strapped to a truck traveling 50 miles per hour. They hope this ballistic launch method might lead to drones that are better suited for emergency response and space exploration m… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2O5Y4WZ via IFTTT

Echo Studio, one of Amazon's latest smart speakers, might sound great, but until now it offered a limited library of 3D audio through Amazon Music HD. However, if you picked up the speaker and signed up for the hi-res streaming plan, you now have mor… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/37tAiM8 via IFTTT

Abode's Iota smart home security device is now compatible with Apple HomeKit. If you're an iOS users, that means you'll be able to control your Iota through the Home app on your iPhone or iPad. You'll also be able to control any Abode-branded motion,… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2rj4Z67 via IFTTT