What we hope to see at Microsoft’s Surface event

"Like clockwork, Microsoft is gearing up to announce its latest batch of Surface devices tomorrow. We've already gotten a preview of some hardware, thanks to a recent leak: it looks like there's a new Surface Pro, a sleeker ARM-based Surface and a new..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/microsoft-surface-event-what-to-expect/

Twitter's DM search is available for all iOS users

" Twitter is continuing its streak of releasing features it teased in August. The internet giant is rolling out its previously-tested direct message search to iOS users. You only have to type in a search box to recall the restaurant you were supposed to visit. …"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/twitter-dm-search-ios/

Bosch will use tiny explosions to make EVs safer in a crash

" Electric vehicles have obvious benefits, but they also pose new risks. In the event of a crash, there's a chance that damaged wiring could allow current to leak from the EV's battery into the metal frame, posing a risk to occupants, rescue workers and first r…"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/bosch-ev-battery-safety-explosions/

Court rules the FCC can't block state net neutrality laws

" The FCC has won a key bid to uphold its repeal of net neutrality, but at a significant cost. A federal appeals court handling a Mozilla complaint has ruled that most of the repeal can stand, but that the FCC had "not shown legal authority" to ban states from …"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/fcc-cant-block-state-net-neutrality-laws/

Skydio’s next self-flying drone is ready to take on DJI

" When Skydio revealed the fully autonomous R1 drone, it was truly impressive. This thing could follow you like no other drone before, or since. You didn't need to wear anything (like AirDog), and its visual tracking system was smart enough to avoid al..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/skydio-2-hands-on/

UPS delivery drones are on the way after FAA certification

"UPS might soon be dropping off packages across the US by drone. The Federal Aviation Administration granted the UPS Flight Forward subsidiary air carrier and operator certification, allowing it to use drones for commercial deliveries."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/ups-delivery-drones-faa-certification/

Michael Bay's '6 Underground' hits Netflix on December 13th

" Want to see how Michael Bay's approach to blockbuster movies works in the streaming world ? You're about to find out. Netflix has announced that Bay's 6 Underground will reach the service on December 13th -- and if the trailer is any indication, the director …"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/michael-bay-6-underground-netflix-release-date/

Former Yahoo engineer hacked 6,000 accounts in search of sexual content

" A former Yahoo engineer pleaded guilty to hacking into roughly 6,000 accounts in search of sexual photos and videos. According to court documents, Reyes Daniel Ruiz, 34, used his employee access to Yahoo's internal network to crack users' passwords...."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/yahoo-engineer-hacked-accounts-sexual-content/

Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and get six months of Spotify Premium free

" At $15 per month, an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription could be a no-brainer for gamers who play on both PC and Xbox One. The service provides over 100 games for download, including hits like Gears 5 and Monster Hunter: World. An Xbox Live Gold me..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-spotify/

'PUBG' cross-platform play arrives on PS4 and Xbox One

" With the latest PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds console patch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players can now square off against one another. As PUBG Corp promised it would do this month, it has enabled cross-platform play for consoles. You can decide whether you w…"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/pubg-cross-platform-play-live-ps4-xbox-one/

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