WhatsApp deletes 2 million accounts per month to curb fake news
"WhatsApp is trying a number of measures to fight its fake news problem, including study grants, a grievance officer and labels on forwarded messages. However, it's also relying on a comparatively old-fashioned approach: outright deleting accounts. Th..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/whatsapp-deletes-2-million-accounts-per-month/
Self-repairing shoes may be a reality thanks to 3D-printed rubber
" Shoes will invariably wear out with enough use, but scientists might have found a way to delay the shopping trip for their replacements. A USC team has created a self-healing 3D-printed rubber that could be ideal for footwear, tires and even soft ro..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/self-repairing-shoes-3d-printed-rubber/
Researcher finds macOS bug but won’t share details with Apple
" A researcher has discovered an exploit that can expose passwords on macOS, but says he won't share details of the bug with Apple because of its bug bounty policies. Linus Henze posted a demo video of the KeySteal exploit this week. It seems to grab p..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/macos-keychain-exploit-apple-bug-bounty/
HP's 'Copper' VR headset will boast extra-sharp displays
" HP is working on a new virtual reality headset, which will be a part of Microsoft's Mixed Reality program, according to a report from Road to VR. The headset, codenamed Copper, is still being developed but promises a high-resolution display and a more comfort…" https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/hp-copper-high-resolution-vr-headset-prototype/
Sports service DAZN lets you stream four games at once
" Sports streaming platform DAZN offers a wide variety of live and on-demand matches across several sports. To help you catch as much of the action as possible, it's adding a multiview option that lets you watch up to four streams at once." https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/dazn-sports-streaming-multiview/
'Crackdown 3' multiplayer test begins February 7th on Xbox and PC
"You won't have to wait until February 15th to see if Crackdown 3 is worth its protracted development process, although you might want to temper your expectations. Microsoft is launching a stress test for the game's Wrecking Zone mode at 3PM Eastern on Februar…" https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/crackdown-3-wrecking-zone-stress-test/
Elon Musk: Tesla Model 3 Price Now Starts at $35k -- After Incentives
Someone at Samsung thinks a stylus with a camera is a good idea
" Samsung already jacked up its Galaxy Note 9 stylus with the addition of Bluetooth, now it could be plotting a camera for it too. An S-Pen with an integrated snapper that lets you wirelessly send images to your phone or tablet is laid out in a newly-g..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/samsung-stylus-camera-patent/
Hayabusa 2 will finally start mining an asteroid on February 22nd
" After blasting off toward a diamond-shaped asteroid in 2014, Japan's Hayabusa 2 probe reached its target more than three years later. It then began mapping the rock known as Ryugu (which means "Dragon Palace" in Japanese) before sending two of its ro..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/hayabusa-2-asteroid-landing-date/
A new 'Titanfall' game is in development
" Wait, what? EA has revealed that a new Titanfall game will launch later year, despite developer Respawn confirming that Titanfall 3 isn't in development. "Respawn also plans to launch a premium game this year that is a new twist on the Titanfall universe," An…" https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/premium-titanfall-experiment-game/
