Y2K-type glitch is causing NYC parking meters to reject credit cards
" A software glitch is causing parking meters throughout New York City to reject credit and prepaid parking cards, The New York Times reports. The payment software was set to expire on January 1st, and the vendor reportedly failed to update the softwar..." https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/03/nyc-parking-meter-software-glitch/
Y2K-type glitch is causing NYC parking meters to reject credit cards
" A software glitch is causing parking meters throughout New York City to reject credit and prepaid parking cards, The New York Times reports. The payment software was set to expire on January 1st, and the vendor reportedly failed to update the software before …" https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-03-nyc-parking-meter-software-glitch.html
TikTok-owner ByteDance reportedly built a deepfake maker
" TikTok parent company ByteDance has built a feature that could let users create their own deepfakes, TechCrunch reports. The feature, referred to as Face Swap, was spotted in code in both TikTok and the Chinese app Douyin. It asks users to scan their..." https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/03/bytedance-tiktok-deepfake-feature/
TikTok-owner ByteDance reportedly built a deepfake maker
" TikTok parent company ByteDance has built a feature that could let users create their own deepfakes, TechCrunch reports. The feature, referred to as Face Swap, was spotted in code in both TikTok and the Chinese app Douyin. It asks users to scan their face and…" https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-03-bytedance-tiktok-deepfake-feature.html
The best Bluetooth tracker
"By Nick Guy This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to bluetooth trackers. If you find that you…" https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-03-best-bluetooth-tracker.html
The best Bluetooth tracker
" By Nick Guy This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to bluetooth trackers. If you f..." https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/03/best-bluetooth-tracker/
Apple will engrave emoji on your AirPods case for free
" Apple is expanding the free engraving options on AirPods cases to include emoji. The selection is fairly limited, ranging from a few faces (such as my personal favorite, the grimace) through to heart and star symbols. You can also have a ghost, robot, alien, …" https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/03/apple-airpods-case-emoji-engraving/
NEC's new PC lineup for the US includes a 4K OLED laptop
" NEC's LaVie PCs have come to the US before, but with Lenovo badging -- and they've usually played second fiddle to Lenovo's own IdeaPads and ThinkPads. Now, however, they're getting more of a chance to shine. Lenovo is releasing three higher-end La..." https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/03/nec-lavie-pcs-come-to-us/
NEC's new PC lineup for the US includes a 4K OLED laptop
" NEC's LaVie PCs have come to the US before, but with Lenovo badging -- and they've usually played second fiddle to Lenovo's own IdeaPads and ThinkPads. Now, however, they're getting more of a chance to shine. Lenovo is releasing three higher-end LaVie PCs in …" https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-03-nec-lavie-pcs-come-to-us.html
