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The Watch Dogs movie has finally started filming after 10 years
03 Jul

The Watch Dogs movie has finally started filming after 10 years

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Ever since the open world hacker adventure game Watch Dogs captured the attention of 2012’s E3, there were rumors circulating of a movie remake before the game even got a release date. Now more than 10 years later, the film version is finally happening. Ubisoft announced today on X that filming has begun on the Watch Dogs movie with a picture of a clapboard and the caption “Lights_Camera_Action.exe.”The Watch Dogs movie was first announced in 2016 at Sony’s GamesCon press conference, according to IGN. Sony announced that Ubisoft Partners teamed up with New Regency to make a film adaptation of…
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This Kindle Unlimited early Prime Day deal gives you a free three-month subscription
03 Jul

This Kindle Unlimited early Prime Day deal gives you a free three-month subscription

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It's July, and that means Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner. We're seeing a lot of early Prime Day deals ahead of July 16, and the latest offer coming from within Amazon's umbrella is for the readers out there. Prime members can now lock in three months of a free Kindle Unlimited subscription, an exclusive deal that will save you $36.AmazonAmazon Prime members can have three months of Kindle Unlimited for free.  $0 at AmazonAs the name implies, this program offers unlimited reading of more than 4 million book titles in the KU library, free access to magazines…
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Twilio hack leaves Authy users exposed to text-messaging scams
03 Jul

Twilio hack leaves Authy users exposed to text-messaging scams

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If you use Authy, update your app immediately. Twilio, the messaging company that owns the two-factor authentication service, confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday that hackers breached Twilio and acquired mobile phone numbers for 33 million users.Twilio published a statement on its website also confirming the hack. “Twilio has detected that threat actors were able to identify data associated with Authy accounts, including phone numbers, due to an unauthenticated endpoint,” the statement reads. “We have taken action to secure this endpoint and no longer allow unauthenticated requests.”The company added that there was no evidence that the hackers accessed Twilio’s systems or…
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Early Prime Day deals bring the Samsung Galaxy S9+ tablet down to a record-low price
03 Jul

Early Prime Day deals bring the Samsung Galaxy S9+ tablet down to a record-low price

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Investing in a new tablet can be costly but early Prime Day deals are making it a bit more reasonable. Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, the online marketplace has discounted Samsung's Galaxy S9+ tablet by 25 percent, bringing its cost down to an all-time low price of $750 from $1000. This deal is available for the 256GB Beige model, while the Graphite model is down to $800 from $1,000 — still lower than we've previously seen it (let's hear it for the best Prime Day deals).SAMSUNGThe Samsung Galaxy S9+ tablet is part of a series of great tablets that includes…
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Artists criticize Apple’s lack of transparency around Apple Intelligence data
03 Jul

Artists criticize Apple’s lack of transparency around Apple Intelligence data

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Later this year, millions of Apple devices will begin running Apple Intelligence, Cupertino's take on generative AI that, among other things, lets people create images from text prompts. But some members of the creative community are unhappy about what they say is the company’s lack of transparency around the raw information powering the AI model that makes this possible.“I wish Apple would have explained to the public in a more transparent way how they collected their training data,” Jon Lam, a video games artist and a creators’ rights activist based in Vancouver, told Engadget. “I think their announcement could not…
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Proton launches its own version of Google Docs
03 Jul

Proton launches its own version of Google Docs

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Proton now has its own version of Google Docs in its Drive cloud storage service, and like the company's other products, it comes with end-to-end encryption. The company says its flavor of Docs "offers a unique solution in a market where most popular products neglect privacy" and recommends it for use in the healthcare, media, finance and legal industries. Proton Docs has advanced formatting and image embed options like Google Docs has and can create, open and edit documents in multiple formats, including Microsoft .docx.It has collaboration tools similar to Google Docs', as well. Users can invite anyone to view…
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DJI further diversifies from drones with the Avinox e-bike drive system
03 Jul

DJI further diversifies from drones with the Avinox e-bike drive system

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With a US ban of its hyper-popular drones more likely than not, DJI has been diversifying into products that won't be affected by the Countering CCP Drones Act, like backup batteries. Now the company is entering the e-bike arena with the Avinox Drive System that will go up against the likes of Bosch, Bafang, Shimano and SRAM.The Avinox system promises a relatively light 2.52 kg (5.6 pound) weight (5.39 kg including the batteries), while offering up to 105Nm (850W) of peak torque/power and 600Wh or 800Wh battery options. It uses GaN 3x fast charging tech, so the 800Wh battery can…
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Neon White, Tchia and a bunch of other titles are coming to Game Pass this month
03 Jul

Neon White, Tchia and a bunch of other titles are coming to Game Pass this month

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A number of pretty good titles are coming to Microsoft's Game Pass this month for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, including Engadget staff favorites Neon White and Tchia. Neon White is a first-person shooter and puzzle platformer, wherein you play the part of an assassin taken from Hell to exterminate demons in Heaven in an annual competition. It was one of Engadget's best games for 2022, and we praised it for being smooth and fast-paced, having complex weapons and having almost 100 replayable levels to go through.Meanwhile, Tchia is one of our top game picks for 2023. In the charming…
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Prime members can get Audible free for three months ahead of Prime Day
03 Jul

Prime members can get Audible free for three months ahead of Prime Day

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Amazon Prime Day is later this month, and the retailer has been promoting the big sale with additional discounts with early Prime Day deals. Right now, members of Amazon Prime can snag three months of an Audible Premium Plus subscription for free. This deal runs through July 31.AudiblePrime Members can get three months of free Audible during July. $0 at AudibleAfter the three-month deal, subscriptions will automatically renew at the usual price of $15 per month. But as with any Audible subscription, you can cancel at any time. So if you're an avid audiobook listener and have been waiting for…
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Texas age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme Court
03 Jul

Texas age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme Court

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Texas will be the main battleground for a case about porn websites that is now headed to the Supreme Court. The Free Speech Coalition, a nonprofit group that represents the adult industry, petitioned the top court in April to review a state law that requires websites with explicit material to collect proof of users' ages. SCOTUS today agreed to take on the case challenging a previous ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit as a part of its next term beginning in October.Texas was one of many states over the last year to pass this type…
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