WhatsApp enlists outside help for its fake news problem

"WhatsApp is handing out grants of up to $50,000 to research how fake news is spreading on its platform." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/05/whatsapp-recruit-researchers-for-its-fake-news-problem/

Belkin power bank charges with your iPhone's Lightning cable

" The need to use proprietary Lightning cables with your iPhone creates some complications, including for external batteries -- you'll have to carry a separate cable just to top up your power pack. We can't guarantee that Apple will solve the problem..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/05/belkin-power-bank-with-lightning/

‘Severed’ gets a lavish PS Vita physical release

" DrinkBox Studios released the stylized first-person dungeon crawler Severed as a PS Vita exclusive back in April 2016, but the game moved on from Sony's ailing handheld to iOS by year's end. Yet two years later, the title is making a triumphant retur..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/05/severed-gets-a-lavish-ps-vita-physical-release/

Wirecutter's best deals: Save $40 on Sennheiser HD1 wireless headphones

" This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it may earn affiliate commissions that support its work. Read their continuously updated list of deals here. Razer Cynosa Chroma M…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/05/wirecutters-best-deals-save-on-sennheiser-hd1-wireless-headphones/

Skype adds read receipts at long last

" Skype is catching up with pretty much every other chat program on the planet by finally adding read receipts. When someone has seen your message, their avatar will pop up below, so you can see at a glance how up to date they are with your conversatio..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/05/skype-read-receipts-preview-build/

2016年の今日、Google Playで「Pokemon Go」の配信が始まりました：今日は何の日？

"おもなできごと ・2011年7月6日、 サイバー攻撃でサービスを停止していた「PlayStation Network」が全面再開 ・2012年7月6日、 イー・モバイル（現：ワイモバイル）が「Pocket WiFi LTE GL04P」を発売 ・2016年7月6日、 Google Playで「Pokemon Go」の配信開始 ・2016年7月6日、 auがAndroidベースのフィーチャーフォン「AQUOS K SHF33」を発売 7月6日は 「公認会計士の日」 。1991年に日本公認会計士協会が制定。日付は、1…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/07/05/2016-google-play-pokemon-go/

California's net neutrality bill regains some key protections

" California's Senate passed its own net neutrality-preserving bill, SB 822, but several amendments added on by the State Assembly's Communications Committee headed by State Senator Miguel Santiago defanged the legislation. The bill's author, State Sen..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/05/californias-net-neutrality-bill-regains-some-key-protections/

少量なら洗濯もできる超音波クリーナー「Sonic Soak」実機レビュー

" 最近クラウドファウンディングサイトのMakuakeで、支援額が1億円を突破し、歴代支援額トップ2位に上り詰めた製品が登場しました。目標金額 100万円に対して、期間中集まった金額はなんと11億774万5500円、達成率11774%という驚異的な数字です。米国のクラウドファンディング「Indiegogo」では、180万ドル以上（約1億9千万円）の調達に成功した実績もあるそうです。いったいどんな製品なのかーーそれは超音波洗浄機「Sonic Soak（ソニックソーク）」でした。

実は私も興味を持った支援者の1人。製品…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/07/05/sonic-soak/

Scott Pruitt resigns as head of the EPA

" After months of scandal and numerous investigations into his lavish spending habits while in office, Scott Pruitt has tendered his resignation as head of the Environmental Protection Agency. President Donald Trump broke the news on Thursday via Twitt..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/05/scott-pruitt-resigns-as-head-of-the-epa/

Xbox One's fast-loading feature rolls out today

" Xbox's July update is rolling out to consoles today, and it introduces an exciting feature: FastStart. It's designed to prioritize the files necessary to start playing a game and download those first. That way, you can cut down the time between downloading a …" https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/05/xbox-one-faststart-game-pass-today/

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