Google Search is testing inline before-after date filtering

Google is testing the option to filter search results by specific dates from directly within the search box on mobile and the web. Until now, only Google Search desktop users have been able to choose a “from” and “to” time period for results via the… …read more

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WikiLeaks claims Ecuadorian Embassy is spying on Assange

WikiLeaks says it has uncovered a comprehensive spying operation against its founder Julian Assange in the Ecuadorean embassy, where he has sought political refuge since 2012. According to the group, thousands of photos, videos and audio recordings h… …read more

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China wants to ban Bitcoin mining because it ‘seriously wasted resources’

As China tries to cut back on air pollution that has choked cities like Baoding and Shanghai, it’s taking aim at cryptocurrency mining. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country’s chief planning regulator, has unveiled a pape… …read more

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The Morning After: Amazon’s illuminated new Kindle

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

New router, new Kindle and new Canon DSLR. Same disappointing LG flagship phone, and Chromecast Audio is still solid, even after being discontinued. …read more

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Starship’s robo-couriers have completed 50,000 deliveries

The delivery robot field is still tiny, but there are signs that it’s growing. Starship Technologies has announced that its autonomous courier bots have completed 50,000 commercial deliveries worldwide since its first service launched in the UK in 2… …read more

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Fortnite’s new Reboot Vans mean the fight isn’t always over

The rise of EA and Respawn’s Apex Legends suddenly means Epic Games is under intense pressure to keep Fortnite fresh. Its latest response: respawns. We knew the so-called “Reboot Vans” were on the way, but the game’s latest update (patch v8.30) makes… …read more

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Oppo’s Reno 5G flagship has a pop-up camera wedge and 10x hybrid zoom

If you thought the leak from two weeks ago had given the game away for Oppo’s new Reno smartphone series, don’t worry, as the real deal has more to offer. At the Shanghai launch event today, Oppo finally unveiled its first two Reno devices — the Ren… …read more

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Verizon patches FiOS routers to fix three security flaws

Of all the home network devices we need to keep secure, there might not be any one more important than the router itself. For Verizon (the owner of Engadget’s parent company) FiOS home internet customers, it’s time to double check that your gear has… …read more

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The reality of pollution kills your dream of a flying car

You might want to forget about fantasies of taking your own flying car to work, at least for now. The University of Michigan and Ford have published a study indicating that electric flying cars wouldn’t be as environmentally sustainable as cars for c… …read more

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Amazon Kindle review (2019): The Paperwhite gets a run for its money

Like many gadgets, the Kindle line follows the “good, better, best” marketing strategy. A few years ago, this would mean the difference between features like a touchscreen, better contrast on the display or a much-needed front-lit screen. Today, the… …read more

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