EngadgetRiot Games California says Riot Games' discrimination settlement isn't enough Engadget - Jon FingasWomen at the 'League of Legends' studio may receive much more. Riot Games' tentative $10 million settlement over gender discrimination claims might be revised much higher. The LA Times has learned that
EngadgetSpace Exploration India will launch a humanoid robot ahead of its first crewed space mission Engadget - Igor BonifacicBefore sending its first crewed mission in late 2021, India will launch a humanoid robot called Vyommitra into space, reports The Tribune. It will take flight later this year and in 2021. According to
EngadgetThe Witcher A 'The Witcher' anime film is coming to Netflix Engadget - Jon FingasThe studio behind 'The Legend of Korra' is working on the project. Netflix clearly knows its adaptation of The Witcher is a hot property (shifting metrics aside), and it's determined to milk that success
EngadgetTechnology Google helps publish the largest high-res map of brain connectivity Engadget - Jon FingasIt's 'just' for a fruit fly, but it still represents a major milestone. A joint effort between Google and the Janelia Research Campus has just achieved a significant breakthrough in brain mapping. They've
EngadgetGoogle Google Collections will save and organize your searches Engadget - Christine FisherThe feature will use AI to recommend related websites, images and products. If you've ever attempted to find something you searched for on Google but didn't save, you know how frustrating that process
EngadgetXbox Project xCloud is coming to Canada Engadget - Jon FingasPlay games like 'Gears' or 'Tekken' in the preview starting January 29th. Microsoft is making good on its promise to expand the Project xCloud preview in 2020 to include more than just three countries.
EngadgetPsychological Horror ‘Project: Mara’ is Ninja Theory's new psychological horror game Engadget - Igor BonifacicThe game will feature one character in one setting, according to the studio. Microsoft's Ninja Theory is developing an experimental new game called Project: Mara that it says will explore "new ways of
EngadgetGolf PGA Tour highlight videos are coming to Facebook Watch Engadget - Jon FingasYou can revisit the day's golf in between kitten videos. You won't have to venture far beyond your Facebook feed to get a pro golf fix this year. The social network has reached a deal with the PGA Tour
EngadgetMicrosoft Microsoft accidently exposed 250 million customer service records Engadget - Igor BonifacicThe company says it found no evidence of malicious use. While most people were out celebrating the start of a new year, Microsoft's security teams were working overtime to close a potentially enormous
EngadgetMicrosoft Windows Germany has to pay Microsoft for failing to upgrade from Windows 7 Engadget - Marc DeAngelisLast winter, Microsoft announced that Windows 7 would reach its end-of-life on January 14th, 2020. In other words, the company will not be releasing any updates for the operating system -- even crucial
EngadgetPhones Seattle-area election will let residents vote by smartphone Engadget - Jon FingasIt's the first such vote in the US, and could be a test for future elections. Claims that Americans could vote by phone have usually been hoaxes, but Seattle-area residents will get to try the real thing
EngadgetTetris EA is shutting down its mobile 'Tetris' games Engadget - Christine FisherThey’ve disappeared from the Play Store and will leave the App Store in April. EA is giving up on its mobile Tetris games. Tetris 2011 and Tetris Blitz have disappeared from the Play Store, and in the
EngadgetPhilips Hue How I smart-homed my tiny studio apartment Engadget - Cherlynn LowI work in New York. I live on my own. Ergo, I live in a tiny apartment. I also rent my studio, meaning I can't make major changes to my place. This, to a tech reporter covering the rise of the smart home,
EngadgetElectric Vehicles Lucid opens European pre-orders for its currently unfinished EV Engadget - Christine FisherIt expects to deliver the Lucid Air to select European countries in 2021. Last week, Lucid Motors unveiled a production model of its electric sedan the Lucid Air. The company has been struggling to bring
EngadgetJamal Khashoggi UN calls for investigation into alleged Saudi hacking of Jeff Bezos Engadget - Jon FingasThe United Nations is joining the chorus of those concerned about allegations Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in hacking Jeff Bezos' phone. UN experts have issued a statement calling
EngadgetSmart Homes The best smart speakers Engadget - Nathan IngrahamWhen Amazon first introduced Alexa and the Echo speaker five years ago, the idea of talking to a digital assistant wasn't totally novel. Both the iPhone and Android phones had semi-intelligent voice controls
EngadgetTesla Tesla settlement reportedly lets it sell and service cars in Michigan Engadget - Mariella MoonThe company sued the state back in 2016 to challenge its ban on direct-to-consumer auto sales. Michigan residents can now have Tesla vehicles delivered in their home state, according to AP, Bloomberg other
EngadgetMotorola Motorola will begin taking foldable Razr pre-orders on January 26th Engadget - Mariella MoonThe phone will start shipping and will be available on February 6th. Motorola's revived Razr phone was supposed to be available for pre-order back in December, but the company chose to push it back due
EngadgetTechnology The UK will fine technology companies who fail to protect children Engadget - Daniel CooperTechnology companies that have produced used by children will need to radically redesign their systems after the UK laid down new privacy standards. The Information Commissioner's Office's new code of
EngadgetiPhone The Morning After: Sonos 'legacy' plan makes smart homes look silly Engadget - Richard LawlerHey, good morning! You look fabulous. The more connected devices you put in your house, the more you're counting down to the day they're eventually obsolete. Just yesterday, we learned about Under Armour
EngadgetTechnology Dark mode is coming to WhatsApp for Android Engadget - Matt BrianIt's currently available to beta users, but expect it to be made public soon. For such a simple feature, dark mode really does split the masses. Some love the white on black theme that it offers, whereas
EngadgetTechnology Facebook's new robot AI can get around efficiently without using a map Engadget - Jon FingasA new algorithm could lead to safer and more efficient bots. It's already possible for robots to navigate without maps, but having them navigate well is another matter. You don't want them to waste time
EngadgetTechnology Is this the back of the Xbox Series X? Engadget - Nick SummersBehold the derrière of the Xbox Series X. Images of an alleged prototype have surfaced on Twitter and the gaming forum Neogaf, hinting at the various ports that will be available on Microsoft's next console.
EngadgetCloud Computing Amazon Pharmacy may expand to the UK, Canada and Australia Engadget - Mariella MoonThe company applied for a trademark on 'Amazon Pharmacy' in those countries. Amazon may be expanding its prescription drug delivery business to other countries. The e-commerce titan has applied for a on
EngadgetiPhone Bloomberg: Apple will start making a smaller, cheaper iPhone in February Engadget - Mariella MoonApple might launch a new low-cost iPhone very, very soon. According to Bloomberg, the tech giant's suppliers will start assembling an affordable iPhone model, the company's first since the iPhone SE, soon
EngadgetAutos Cruise's self-driving electric shuttle is made for ridesharing Engadget - Richard LawlerCruise still isn't ready to say when its autonomous vehicle will be available, but now it's shown off the Origin, a GM-built electric shuttle van that doesn't have a steering wheel or pedals. Instead fully
EngadgetGoogle Stadia Verizon promo gives gigabit Fios customers free Google Stadia bundles Engadget - Jon FingasHow do you sweeten the pot for gamers wanting extra-fast internet access? Throw in free goodies, apparently. Verizon (Engadget's parent company) is launching a promo that gives new Fios gigabit internet
EngadgetBoeing 737 MAX Boeing doesn't expect the 737 Max to resume flying before mid-2020 Engadget - Jon FingasThere were signs Boeing would once again have to push back the 737 Max's expected return to the skies, and it just confirmed as much. The aircraft maker now expects the troubled aircraft to start the process
EngadgetVodafone Vodafone is the latest to leave Facebook's Libra Association Engadget - Jon FingasThe Facebook-created Libra Association is still bleeding members months after it formalized its council. Telecom giant Vodafone has confirmed to CoinDesk that it left the Association. Unlike past defectors,
