Microsoft hasn’t been shy about wanting to improve the repairability of Surface devices, and that now includes the availability of spare parts. In a statement to iFixit, Microsoft says it plans “broad availability” of parts for individuals and independent repair shops in the first half of 2023. You can also expect complete repair manuals for… Continue reading Microsoft will make Surface parts available to consumers in 2023
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What we bought: How Samsung’s Frame TV became my favorite piece of living room art
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. My first “adult” TV was a 200-pound CRT… Continue reading What we bought: How Samsung’s Frame TV became my favorite piece of living room art
This Steam Deck dock has a thermoelectric cooler
If you’re lucky enough to track down a Steam Deck, chances are you’ve already experienced the sweaty palm syndrome with this handheld console — just as our very own Jess Conditt did in her review. Worse yet, the machine is prone to throttling or even crashing due to overheating, to the point where modders came… Continue reading This Steam Deck dock has a thermoelectric cooler
UN initiative will use satellites to detect methane emission hotspots
The United Nations is betting that satellites could help the world catch up on emissions reductions. The organization has unveiled a Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) that, as the name implies, will warn countries and companies of “major” methane emission releases. The technology will use satellite map data to identify sources, notify the relevant… Continue reading UN initiative will use satellites to detect methane emission hotspots
Twitter starts doling out ‘official’ checkmarks – again
Twitter’s “official” gray checkmarks seem to making their way back to accounts owned by brands, publishers and other public figures. The website initially rolled out its official badges — the ones you can’t buy with its new $8 Blue subscription service — on November 9th. But it paused deployment and pulled them back down from… Continue reading Twitter starts doling out ‘official’ checkmarks – again
This browser extension tells you who paid for Twitter verification
Twitter verification is now just $8 away, but that doesn’t mean the social network has democratized its long-standing status symbol entirely. The Twitter verification badge is now split between two different groups: accounts that were officially verified for being “notable in government, news, entertainment, or another designated category,” and accounts that paid for the checkmark… Continue reading This browser extension tells you who paid for Twitter verification
Chris Rock’s upcoming comedy special will be Netflix’s first-ever livestream
Netflix is finally ready to dip into livestreaming months after word emerged of its plans. The service has confirmed that Chris Rock will debut a comedy special live on the service sometime in early 2023. He’s the “first artist” to receive the distinction, the company says, and the stream will be available worldwide. The firm… Continue reading Chris Rock’s upcoming comedy special will be Netflix’s first-ever livestream
Elon Musk tells Twitter employees ‘bankruptcy is not out of the question’
Two weeks after taking over Twitter, Elon Musk has finally addressed the company’s remaining staff and the message was bleak. Speaking at an all-hands meeting, Musk said that Twitter is losing so much money that “bankruptcy is not out of the question,” The Information and Platformer reported. Twitter hasn’t turned a profit since 2019, and… Continue reading Elon Musk tells Twitter employees ‘bankruptcy is not out of the question’
Netflix’s ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ teaser depicts a fantastical, bloody world
Netflix’s The Witcher franchise is going through some major changes, with Henry Cavill, the star of the main show, set to depart. Before Cavill’s swansong in season three, though, a miniseries set in the same universe will hit the streaming service, and Netflix has offered another look at it. The latest teaser for The Witcher:… Continue reading Netflix’s ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ teaser depicts a fantastical, bloody world
Google expands its test of Play Store billing alternatives to the US
Google’s pilot for Play Store billing alternatives is finally coming Stateside. The company is expanding its “user choice billing” test to the US, Brazil and South Africa. As before, you’ll be asked to choose either Google’s in-app purchasing system or something else (such as the developer’s) when you buy in-app content. There are more apps… Continue reading Google expands its test of Play Store billing alternatives to the US