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Clubhouse removed personal info from Afghan users’ accounts as a safety measure

Earlier this week, Facebook introduced tools to help people in Afghanistan lock down their accounts. Clubhouse, the social audio app, is doing the same thing. The company announced on Twitter that it was proactively making some changes to the privacy settings for users in Afghanistan. Specifically, for users who “haven’t been active,” Clubhouse is hiding… Continue reading Clubhouse removed personal info from Afghan users’ accounts as a safety measure

Four new games land on… the Atari Lynx

If you’re a retro gamer, it’s hard not to ignore the Atari Lynx. The first color hand-held it might have been, but its small library of games (under 100 official titles) and general mishandling by Atari itself earned it little more than a walk-on role in gaming history for most people. As such, the homebrew… Continue reading Four new games land on… the Atari Lynx

First look: Cadillac’s luxury EV debut seems like a winner

[embedded content] As parent company GM begins its rollout of EV’s based on the Ultium battery platform, automaker Cadillac is readying its very first electric Caddy, the Lyriq, for production. With a range of over 300 miles, a starting price of $60,000 and all the bells and whistles expected from the brand, the Lyriq could… Continue reading First look: Cadillac’s luxury EV debut seems like a winner

Hurricane season: Get your tech ready for the coming storm

[Updated August 21, 2021] Another hurricane is coming. If you’re in the path — or surrounding areas, please do not be complacent because the maps and charts show you to be outside the worst of things — then here are some tips on how to get your tech ready for what Mother Nature plans to… Continue reading Hurricane season: Get your tech ready for the coming storm

Tired of Dumbed-Down Television? It’s Time To Try CuriosityStream.

It is no secret that today’s television programing leaves a lot to be desired. This is especially true if you have a zest for learning. Though television giants, such as Discovery, are still present, traditional TV is experiencing a drop in ratings and sales. This isn’t exactly a shock, considered the low-quality, dumbed-down reality program… Continue reading Tired of Dumbed-Down Television? It’s Time To Try CuriosityStream.

After Killing Department Stores, Amazon Now Plans to Make Department Stores

The reason they’re doing so might be pretty simple: data collection. Brick-and-Mortar Amazon Stores In an almost cruel twist of irony, Amazon is allegedly planning on opening large physical stores akin to department stores in the near future. These brick-and-mortar locations will allow customers to purchase clothes, electronics, kitchen appliances, and more, according to The… Continue reading After Killing Department Stores, Amazon Now Plans to Make Department Stores

The 12 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride

The concurrent crises of the coronavirus pandemic and climate change have prompted many of us to rethink how we live our daily lives. For millions of Americans, that included hopping on an ebike, whether we rented one from a bike-share or bought our own. For years, electric bicycles were bulky, inconvenient, expensive machines whose usefulness… Continue reading The 12 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride

ICYMI: We open (and close) the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

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. This week was all about smartphones at Engadget. Cherlynn Low spent some time with the Galaxy Z… Continue reading ICYMI: We open (and close) the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Google has already discontinued the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a with 5G

Google just released the excellent and relatively inexpensive Pixel 5a, and the company has also already given us a look at the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. So you could easily guess that the Pixel 5 is not long for this world, and you’d be right. According to a statement received by DigitalTrends,… Continue reading Google has already discontinued the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a with 5G

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