JDI's ultrathin biometric sensor is built for 'high security' authentication

"Japan Display, the company known for cramming massive screen resolutions into tiny spaces, has created the world's first ultrathin image sensor that measures fingerprints, veins and pulse waves. At 15 micrometers thick the sensor is as thin as paper and featu…" https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/21/jdis-ultrathin-biometric-sensor-high-security-authentication/

Apple reportedly dropped iCloud encryption plans amid FBI pressure

" Apple encrypts your iOS device's locally stored data, but it doesn't fully encrypt iCloud backups -- and that was apprently a conscious choice. Reuters sources say Apple dropped plans for end-to-end encryption of iCloud backups (codenamed KeyDrop and Plesio) …" https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-21-apple-dropped-plan-for-encrypted-icloud-backups.html

Apple reportedly dropped iCloud encryption plans amid FBI pressure

" Apple encrypts your iOS device's locally stored data, but it doesn't fully encrypt iCloud backups -- and that was apprently a conscious choice. Reuters sources say Apple dropped plans for end-to-end encryption of iCloud backups (codenamed KeyDrop and Plesio) …" https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/21/apple-dropped-plan-for-encrypted-icloud-backups/

SteelSeries' price-friendly gaming peripherals are made for everyone

" SteelSeries is known for its mid- to high-end gaming peripherals -- now it's hoping to entice more players to its brand with a suite of more affordable items. It's just launched a new mouse and a couple of new keyboards, and for their attractive price points …" https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/21/steelseries-price-friendly-gaming-peripherals-are-made-for-ever/

Radeon RX 5600 XT review: AMD's 1080p king

" While AMD's RX Radeon 5700 and 5700 XT GPUs are solid options for gamers looking for great 1,440p performance, there's still a gap between those cards and the entry-level RX 5500. Enter the Radeon RX 5600 XT, AMD's middle of the road option for its new 7-nano…" https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/21/amd-radeon-rx-5600-xt-review/

Sonos will stop updating its 'legacy' products in May

"Sonos is continuing to distance itself from some of the oldest products it has sold over the years. Starting in May of 2020, a group of "legacy" products will stop getting software updates and new features, the first time that the company has decided to end u…" https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/21/sonos-legacy-products-software-updates-ending/

Uber experiment lets California drivers set their own fares

" Uber is testing another new feature in what is presumably a bid to help mitigate the restrictions of Assembly Bill 5, which requires the company to treat its drivers as employees, not independent contractors. Some drivers in California will now have the abili…" https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/21/uber-test-lets-california-drivers-set-their-own-fares/

The Morning After: Disney+ will debut early in Europe

" Hey, good morning! Disney+ might be making an early appearance in Europe, but why is your most hyped game of 2020 most likely delayed? Maybe it's the Final Fantasy VII Remake, the ambitious refresh of a decades-old RPG. Perhaps it's Cyberpunk 2077,..." https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/21/the-morning-after-disney-will-debut-early-in-europe/

高配版专属的 Not Pink 版 Pixelbook Go 正式上架了

" 经过近三个月的时间，Google 最终都推出「Not Pink」粉色版本的 Pixelbook Go，是次的笔电产品已经开始在官方网站、Best Buy 和其他途径有售。Not Pink 版 Pixelbook Go 的功能与市面有售黑色的版本一样，只是多了富有色彩格调的粉红配色。然而官方并没有为英特尔 Core m3 处理器的基础配置提供 Not Pink 版本，用家需要购买 Core i5 或以上处理器的版本才能得到，所以最少支付 849 美元（约 HK$6,500 /" https://cn.engadget.com/cn-2020-01-21-google-pixelbook-go-not-pink-available.html