Nike rolls out a subscription service for kids’ sneakers

"Whether for streaming, productivity software, health-tracking apps, clothing or deliveries, companies are increasingly adopting a subscription model to keep customers hooked and bring in revenue. The latest to join the fray is Nike, which on Monday u..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/12/nike-subscription-service-kids-sneakers/

Apple's 'The Morning Show' teaser reveals drama behind the camera

" Apple is finally ready to offer a peek at its TV+ tentpole series The Morning Show... if only a brief one. The tech giant has released a teaser trailer that doesn't reveal any actual scenes, but makes it patently clear that there will be a lot of te..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/12/apple-the-morning-show-teaser/

Scientists create gut gel 'band-aid' made from the body's own bacteria

" If you get a cut on your skin, you stick a band-aid on it. But what if you get a wound in your gut? When doctors treat injuries to the intestines, they can't use patches or bandages because these materials don't stick to the slippery intestinal walls..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/12/hydrogel-bacteria-gut-injuries/

The best laptops for back-to-school season

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It's no secret who the Surface Laptop 2 is for. Hint: Microsoft compares its ultraportable to the MacBook Air four times on its product page. Indeed, if yo…" https://www.engadget.com/buyers-guide/back-to-school-guide-2019/back-to-school-laptop-gear-gallery/?guccounter=1

Netflix’s 'The Crown' returns November 17th

" After almost two years since the last installment dropped, Netflix has revealed a release date for season three of The Crown: November 17th. It will chart the Royal Family's history between 1964 and 1977, and touch on events such as the Beatles' asce..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/12/netflix-the-crown-season-three-release-date/

Creating electricity from a bog in a bomb crater

"They might not deliver as much electricity as solar panels and windmills, but geobacter have an extra talent. The microorganisms can purify water by consuming waste, then excrete electrons we can harvest as energy. To show that in action, Artist Tere..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/12/creating-electricity-from-a-bog-in-a-bomb-crater/

Twitter test notifies you of replies to interesting conversations

" Twitter has a solution for anyone who's ever wanted to follow a juicy conversation without constantly refreshing their apps. The social site is testing notifications on Android and iOS for replies to a given tweet, ensuring that you won't miss a mom..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/12/twitter-tests-notifications-for-tweet-replies/

相机也有可能受到勒索软件的威胁

" 在一般人的认知中，因为相机的联网功能相对来说没那么丰富，所以其并没有那么容易成为骇客们攻击的目标。但实际的情况并非如此，日前 Check Point Software 的研究者们发现，近来开始有骇客瞄准了单反和无反相机。他们会利用 Wi-Fi 向相机植入恶意软件，然后以给照片加密的形式对用户进行勒索。

具体来说，这一攻击是以图片传输协议（Picture Transfer Protocol）无验证同时又支持有线及无线的特性来作为实现基础。而 CPS 发现这一问题的过程也让人有点哭笑不得，他们恰恰是在 Magic …" https://cn.engadget.com/2019/08/12/dslr-camera-ransomware-vulnerability/

相機也有可能受到勒索軟體的威脅

" Canon 為台灣市場帶來瞄準「網紅市場」的 G5X II 與 G7X III 相機 2019 年 8 月 1 日 View RED 預告一台身形緊湊的神祕新相機「Komodo」 2019 年 7 月 28 日 View 支援 4K HDR 攝影的最強網路攝影機 Arlo Ultra 抵港 2019 年 7 月 26 日 View Sony RX100 VII 也以 vlog 為方向做了改進 2019 年 7 月 26 日 View Image credit: Check Point Research 8 月 7…" https://chinese.engadget.com/2019/08/12/dslr-camera-ransomware-vulnerability/

Samsung's midrange phones helped its market share surge in Europe

" Samsung might have good reason for suggesting that midrange phones could help it escape its profit slump. Canalys estimated that Samsung was thriving in Europe in the second quarter of 2019 thanks partly to its midrange phones, surging to 40.6 perce..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/12/samsung-surge-europe-market-share-q2/

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