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/

Get a free Echo Show when you buy a Ring Video Doorbell

" If you've been thinking about adding a smart doorbell to your home, then Amazon's latest deal may tempt you. The company is currently offering a free Echo Show 5 smart display to people who buy a Ring Video Doorbell 2 or Video Doorbell Pro through Am..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/free-echo-show-ring-video-doorbell-2-pro-deal/

Tech giants to face House committee hearings over effects on small business

" Internet heavyweights are facing yet more congressional scrutiny over their competitive practices. The House Small Business Committee intends to question Amazon, Facebook and Google over their possible harm to competition for small businesses. Comm..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/amazon-facebook-google-house-hearings-small-business/

WhatsApp tests disappearing messages in its Android app

" WhatsApp is testing disappearing messages. The feature appeared as a beta in version 2.19.275 of the Android app and was spotted by WABetaInfo. In the beta, the disappearing messages are available in group chats only, and they can be set to self-dest..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/whatsapp-tests-disappearing-messages/

Windows 10X may be Microsoft's OS for dual-screen devices

"No, the leaks for Microsoft's October 2nd event haven't stopped yet. In a follow-up, well-known leaker Evan Blass has claimed that Microsoft will not only have a dual-screen Surface, but that it'll be powered by Windows 10X, an operating system vari..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/windows-10x-dual-screen-os/

Microsoft's secure OneDrive personal vault rolls out worldwide

" Earlier this year, Microsoft announced it would beef up security for its OneDrive file hosting service by offering a private files section secured by variety of authentication methods. At the time the feature was only available to users in Canada, Au..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/microsoft-onedrive-personal-vault/

Pandora's mobile app gets better personalization and discovery features

" Music service Pandora has struggled to keep up with competitors like Spotify and Apple Music since it moved away from its radio-like format and into general music streaming. The company fought back with a recently launched desktop app, and now a majo..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/pandora-mobile-personalization-discovery/

The Scuf Vantage 2 is an improved customizable PS4 controller

" If you've been holding out on buying a high-end gamepad for your PlayStation 4, controller manufacturer Scuf Gaming has announced a new take on its popular Vantage controller. Like its predecessor, the Vantage 2 is all about customization and giving..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/scuff-vantage-2-ps4/

SEC fines Block.one $24 million for unregistered ICO worth billions

" Blockchain technology company Block.one has been fined $24 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for running an unregistered ICO (initial coin offering). According to the SEC, the company conducted the ICO between June 2017 and June..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/sec-fines-block-one-24m-unregistered-ico-worth-billions/

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