The voice of Duke Nukem is now officiating weddings
"Gamers who are planning to walk down the aisle can now rope in a familiar voice to perform their ceremony. Jon St. John, perhaps best known as the actor who helped bring Duke Nukem to life, is ready for action as an ordained minister who's set to con..."
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/duke-nukem-voice-actor-weddings/Arecibo Observatory nets $19 million grant to search for dangerous asteroids
" NASA has ensured the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico can continue its search for near Earth objects (NEOs) that pose a threat to the planet with a $19 million grant. The fund was awarded to the University of Central Florida, which operates the observatory …"
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/arecibo-observatory-grant/Nintendo is selling a handy snap-on case to protect the Switch Lite
" The Nintendo Switch Lite is small enough to fit in your pocket, but you might want to stuff it in a case for added protection when you'd prefer to shove it in your bag. Many Switch cases are unfortunately pretty bulky, which negates the smaller form..."
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/nintendo-switch-lite-snap-on-case-japan/What made Nintendo fans love the 3DS?
" As we approach Nintendo's 130th anniversary next month, we're taking some time to look back on the company's devices that preceded the Switch, and we're starting with its immediate predecessor, the 3DS. In Engadget's review of the original version ba..."
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/nintendo-3ds-reader-review-roundup/China gives Tesla a pass on trade-war tariffs
" The regulatory body in charge of cars in China has announced several Tesla vehicles will be exempt from an upcoming tariff. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granted exemptions for more than a dozen Model 3, Model S and Model X mode..."
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/china-tesla-tariffs-trade-war/Experts share their (mostly) hassle-free security tips
"It seems like every day another big corporation discloses a breach. Equifax, Capital One, Marriot, and a whole host of other companies have leaked the personal data of millions of their customers. That pilfered information could be used to steal iden..."
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/security-experts-on-how-to-stay-safe-online/YouTube will stop displaying exact follower counts in September
" In an attempt to take the pressure off of creators, YouTube is changing the way it displays how many followers an account has. Throughout September, the platform is rolling out abbreviated public subscriber counts. For example, if a creator has 1,234,567 subs…"
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/youtube-abbreviated-subscriber-counts/Co-op doesn't change Man of Medan's horror imperfections
" Like so many others, I was smitten with Until Dawn in 2015. The PS4 exclusive was like a playable version of every dumb horror movie released in the '90s and early 2000s, combining 'slasher' scares with dialogue choices and quick time events (QTEs) t..."
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/man-of-medan-dark-pictures-anthology-review/Netflix orders show based on Hillary Clinton's failed presidential run
" Netflix has a few shows on offer that tackle US politics and its biggest players. Now, it's set to add a series inspired by Hillary Clinton's unsuccessful bid for the White House to that list. The streaming giant has ordered a show based on a chapter..."
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/netflix-show-chasing-hillary/What we're listening to: Surfbort and 'Kermode and Mayo's Film Review'
" In the September installment of our audio IRL, contributing writer Christine Fisher praises "one of New York's last (only?) great punk bands" and contributing writer Kris Holt tells us why a BBC film podcast deserves a listen. Surfbort - Friendship Music Chri…"
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