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Hyundai uses tech to bust the Sonata’s boring reputation
The last decade or so have been tough on the sedan market. As more drivers are opting for the higher seating position and increased cargo space of SUVs, four-door car sales have shrunk. So you’d think that Hyundai would just quietly update the Sonata… …read more
Source:: Engadget
YouTube TV costs $50 per month after another price hike
YouTube TV isn’t immune to the latest wave of rate hikes plaguing the streaming world. The Google-owned service has announced that it’s raising the base monthly price to $50 ($55 if you subscribe directly through an Apple TV), effective immediately f… …read more
Source:: Engadget
Netflix comedy specials are coming to SiriusXM on April 15th
The idea of Netflix teaming up with another streaming service was laughable until now. Netflix announced today that it is partnering with SiriusXM to create a 24/7 streaming radio channel that will feature clips from Netflix stand up specials. “Netfl… …read more
Source:: Engadget
Facebook has a three-part plan for tackling ‘problematic’ content
Facebook has faced intense scrutiny over the past couple of years for how it handles issues like harassment, hate speech and the spread of misinformation. Though it’s attempted to manage them, clearly the company is still struggling and has faced a l… …read more
Source:: Engadget
The next macOS may include separate Music and Podcasts apps
Never mind attempts to slim down iTunes — on the Mac, Apple might shove it to the side. In the wake of some sleuthing by coder Steve Troughton-Smith, 9to5Mac claims that the next version of macOS will include separate Music and Podcasts apps on top… …read more
Source:: Engadget
House of Representatives passes bill to restore net neutrality
The House of Representatives has passed a bill which would restore net neutrality rules the Federal Communications Commission repealed in 2017. Representatives approved the bill by 232-190 (with a sole Republican voting in favor), but the legislation… …read more
Source:: Engadget
Flirt with Satan, but not your best friend, in emo adventure ‘Afterparty’
You can flirt with Satan in Afterparty. In the coming narrative-adventure game from Night School Studio, the Prince of Darkness is hosting a rager on the outskirts of hell’s waiting room, a city where fresh corpses are processed before being shipped… …read more
Source:: Engadget
Google Assistant will finally work with business G Suite accounts
Google has been steadily rolling out G Suite updates like AI grammar suggestions in Google Docs, streamlined two-step verification, new Tasks features and shortcuts to make Google Doc and Sheet creation faster. Today, at the Cloud Next ’19 event, Goo… …read more
Source:: Engadget
The best apps for buying sneakers
I can’t even remember how many times I’ve had to get in line at a FootLocker to buy the latest pair of Air Jordans. But that was years ago, long before websites and apps became the main way I shop for sneakers. Nowadays, if I do end up at a FootLocke… …read more
Source:: Engadget
T-Mobile relaunches its TV service with an AI viewing guide
T-Mobile hasn’t been quick to fulfill its promises of launching TV service, but it finally has something to show following all the early hype: it’s launching TVision Home, a rebranded and retuned version of Layer3’s broadband-based IPTV service. It’… …read more
Source:: Engadget
