Well, it finally happened. After years of waiting and requests, Amazon debuted the $280 Kindle Colorsoft, its first ereader with a color display. The company’s ereaders have dominated this space since the original Kindle came out 17 years ago, but in this case, it feels like Amazon is playing catch-up. Color E Ink displays aren’t… Continue reading Kindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
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Apple just approved another app that streams pirated movies and TV shows
By now, you’d think that Apple’s vetting procedures for the App Store are watertight, but think again. As reported by The Verge, this Threads post shows that an app called Univer Note, a productivity app on the outside, is actually an illegal app that grants certain users access to pirated films. Kris Holt/Engadget The kicker… Continue reading Apple just approved another app that streams pirated movies and TV shows
Meta details ‘adult classifier’ tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram
Meta has shared more information about how it plans to use AI to catch teens who lie about their age on Instagram. As first reported by Bloomberg, early next year, the company will deploy “adult classifier,” a tool it says will identify users who are younger than 18 and automatically apply Instagram’s more restrictive privacy… Continue reading Meta details ‘adult classifier’ tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram
Kindle Paperwhite Signature (2024) review: A luxurious reading experience
Amazon completely revamped its Kindle family in October when it debuted the entirely new Colorsoft ereader along with updated generations of the other three existing models: the standard Kindle, the Paperwhite and the Scribe E Ink tablet. The new Paperwhite has a slightly larger screen, a bigger battery and a more powerful processor that Amazon… Continue reading Kindle Paperwhite Signature (2024) review: A luxurious reading experience
Cartoon Network just released an Over the Garden Wall stop-motion short
If there’s one tradition I can count on every fall, it’s the annual rewatch of Over the Garden Wall. The leaves start changing color, pumpkins begin to pop up everywhere, and I start thinking about venturing into the Unknown with Wirt and Greg. Something tells me I’m not the only one. But this year is… Continue reading Cartoon Network just released an Over the Garden Wall stop-motion short
FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security
The FBI issued a statement on Saturday about deceptive videos circulating ahead of the election, saying it’s aware of two such videos “falsely claiming to be from the FBI relating to election security.” That includes one claiming the FBI had “apprehended three linked groups committing ballot fraud,” and one about Kamala Harris’ husband. Both depict… Continue reading FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 drop to $179 in this early Black Friday deal
There’s a great deal on Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 over at Amazon right now. The earbuds are currently 28 percent off, bringing them down to $179. That’s just $10 more than the all-time-low price we saw during October Prime Day, and will save you $70. The AirPods Pro 2 got an update earlier this year… Continue reading Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 drop to $179 in this early Black Friday deal
Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password
In a new security advisory, Okta has revealed that its system had a vulnerability that allowed people to log into an account without having to provide the correct password. Okta bypassed password authentication if the account had a username that had 52 or more characters. Further, its system had to detect a “stored cache key”… Continue reading Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password
Engadget review recap: Amazon’s colorful Kindle, DJI’s latest action cam and more
I think my colleague Cherlynn Low jinxed us in the last installment with her mention of a slower than usual October. The last week of the month was jam-packed with news, especially from Apple, so we’re in for a busy few weeks of reviews to finish out the year. This week, we tested Amazon’s long-awaited… Continue reading Engadget review recap: Amazon’s colorful Kindle, DJI’s latest action cam and more
New Apple repair program will fix iPhone 14 Plus’ rear camera issue for free
Apple has determined that “a very small percentage” of iPhone 14 Plus models are having rear camera issues, and it has launched a service program to repair them for free. If your phone isn’t showing a preview when you use its rear camera, then you may be eligible to get your phone fixed at no… Continue reading New Apple repair program will fix iPhone 14 Plus’ rear camera issue for free