Sep 16
The tennis queen gushed to one of the game’s kings as they both depart.
Sep 16
You might have a rough time activating your iPhone 14. As MacRumorsreports, Apple has fixed an iOS 16 bug that broke activation of iMessage and FaceTime on open WiFi networks. Your brand new device might not work properly out of the box, depending on your situation. You only have to install an iOS 16.0.1 update to address the bug, but you may need to restore the phone with a computer to load the new software.
It’s not clear whether Apple will have a solution apart from shipping future devices with iOS 16.0.1. MacRumors says it obtained a company memo indicating the problem was “under investigation,” while the support document for the patch only tells users to update. We’ve asked Apple for comment.
The flaw likely won’t last for long and should only affect a small number of users. Still, the timing is less than ideal. The iPhone 14 lineup is just reaching customers as of this writing — their first experience might not be very smooth if they expect to use iMessage and FaceTime on day one.
Sep 16
I Was So Scared Of Flying, I Couldn’t Set Foot On A Plane. Here’s How I Overcame My Phobia.
Posted in: Today's Chili“When Brian optimistically surprised me with tickets to the Bahamas… we got as far as the jetway before I froze.”
Sep 16
Engadget Podcast: Reviewing the iPhone 14, 14 Pro and non-Ultra Apple Watches
Posted in: Today's ChiliSo after all the hype last week, are the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro any good? And are the Apple Watch SE and Series 8 worth an upgrade? This week, Cherlynn chats with Devindra about her furious rush to review all of Apple’s latest gear. It turns out the iPhone 14 Pro is a pretty big step forward, but the same can’t be said for the plain 14. Also, they discuss the wider impact of removing SIM cards from this iPhone lineup, as well as the value of the Pro’s new 48MP camera.
Listen above, or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you’ve got suggestions or topics you’d like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcasts, the Morning After and Engadget News!
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Review of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 – 2:10
How does the iPhone 14 series stack up against this year’s other phones? – 45:07
Apple Watch SE and Series 8 reviews – 48:26
A few thoughts on iOS 16 – 54:25
Northeastern University VR lab targeted by mail bomb – 56:47
Period tracking app Flo gets anonymous mode – 59:22
We finally got a trailer for the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 1:01:11
What we’re working on – 1:03:07
Pop culture picks – 1:07:31
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Hosts: Cherlynn Low and Devindra Hardawar
Producer: Ben Ellman
Music: Dale North and Terrence O’Brien
Livestream producers: Julio Barrientos
Graphic artists: Luke Brooks and Brian Oh
Sep 16
Trevor Noah Says What Disgusts Him Most About DeSantis Flying Migrants To Island
Posted in: Today's Chili“The Daily Show” host had harsh words for the Florida governor’s Martha’s Vineyard stunt.
Sep 16
Trevor Noah Says What Disgusts Him Most About DeSantis Flying Migrants To Island
Posted in: Today's Chili“The Daily Show” host had harsh words for the Florida governor’s Martha’s Vineyard stunt.
Sep 16
U.S. Safety Agency Warns People to Stop Buying Male-to-Male Extension Cords on Amazon
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Electrical extension cords are tremendously useful for powering devices when your gadget’s power cord isn’t long enough to reach an electrical outlet. Normal extension cords have a so-called male plug that goes into the wall and a female plug at the end where you can plug in your device. There’s absolutely no reason…
Sep 16
Apple is rolling out no fewer than three new smartwatches – and we’ve already spent a week with two of ‘em. While we’re still waiting to put the priciest Watch Ultra through its paces, the $399 Watch Series 8 is now Apple’s best wearable. Crash detection and a new skin temperature sensor for ovulation tracking are the key updates. But dollar for dollar, the new $250 Watch SE seems like a steal. The main features you might miss if you get an SE instead of a Series 8 are the Always On Display (AOD), ECG reader, blood oxygen app and the new skin temperature sensor.
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If aesthetics are a priority, you may also find the SE’s thicker borders a little off-putting, but it has a larger screen than the last SE model. Both models are available now.
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Ethereum completes the ‘merge’ that will make its crypto transactions greener
It now uses ‘proof of stake’ to approve new transactions.
Ethereum tokens will no longer be minted by “proof-of-work” that uses powerful computers to solve cryptographic tasks. Instead, a new “proof-of-stake” method requires users, called validators, to stake tokens for the chance to approve transactions and earn a small reward. Before now, mining Ethereum (and most cryptocurrencies) demanded vast amounts of energy, and made Ethereum challenging to scale and costly for small transactions.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review
New tricks deliver improved noise cancellation and other upgrades.
As I wait on upgraded AirPods Pro, there might be another option: Bose has massively improvedhow much sound it can cancel on the QuietComfort Earbuds II, cutting out more everyday noise, including voices. According to Engadget’s Billy Steele, the sound quality is also markedly improved and smaller buds offer a more comfy fit (and less awkward look). At $299, however, they’re still pretty pricey.
Amazon greenlights ‘Blade Runner 2099’ sequel series
Ridley Scott will serve as an executive producer.
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The long-teased Blade Runner sequel series is real. Variety confirms that Amazon has ordered production of a Blade Runner 2099 show for Prime Video, with original movie director Ridley Scott serving as an executive producer. The project could be another ambitious show for Amazon. The first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power reportedly cost $465 million to make, but it set a Prime viewing record on its debut.
Zoom suffered a major outage that may have canceled your video meetings
Oh no, not my Zoom video meetings…
Zoom is recovering from a major outage that prevented users from starting or joining meetings Thursday morning. The company didn’t yet have an explanation for the problem but said it had “identified” the cause and will continue to investigate the fault. However, Zoom managed to fix the issue before 12PM ET.
‘Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile’ will bring 120-player matches to Android and iOS
‘Warzone’ is going mobile in 2023.
Call of Duty is doubling down on portable play with Warzone Mobile, a battle royale game heading to smartphones in 2023. The game will support a shared Battle Pass, social features and cross-progression with Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0, both of which are due out at the end of 2022. While the game is free, expect microtransactions. In-game purchases were part of Call of Duty: Mobile since its debut in 2019. The studio reportedly made more than $1.5 billion off Android and iOS players in less than three years.
Sep 16
“Part of growing up and maturing is being accountable for your actions,” the rapper said.
Sep 16
“Part of growing up and maturing is being accountable for your actions,” the rapper said.
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