Honda will use electric bikes to test swappable batteries

"Honda has teamed up with Panasonic to start testing the swappable rechargeable batteries it debuted at CES this year. The partners are bringing Honda's Mobile Power Packs to Indonesia, where they'll be used to power electric mobility products, particularly el…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/14/honda-mobile-power-packs-indonesia-test-electric-bikes/

Twitter bans Russia-linked accounts following indictments

" The US' indictment of Russian officers over the DNC hacks is having an effect... at least, on Twitter. The social network has banned accounts for both DCLeaks and Guccifer 2.0 in response to the indictment. In a statement explaining the suspensions..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/14/twitter-bans-russia-linked-accounts-following-indictments/

新MacBook ProのSSDは過去最速？他社ノートPCを圧倒するベンチマーク結果が発表

" 発表されたばかりの新型MacBook Proをいち早く入手した海外サイトがベンチマークテストを行い、競合するWindowsノートPCとの比較結果を発表しました。

ベンチマークはCPUやグラフィック性能など多岐にわたるなか、特に注目されるのがSSDへのファイルコピーテスト。新型MacBook Proは他社製品を圧倒するスピード数値を叩き出し、「同クラス（13インチノート）の最速システムだ」と驚かれています。主にノートPCを扱うサイトLaptop Magがテストしたのは、第8世代 Intel Core i7プロセッ…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/07/14/macbook-pro-ssd-pc/

1983年の今日、「ファミリーコンピュータ」が発売されました：今日は何の日？

" おもなできごと
・1983年7月15日、任天堂が「ファミリーコンピュータ」を発売
・2006年7月15日、東芝がワンセグ対応の携帯プレーヤー「gigabeat V30T」を発売
・2016年7月15日、ファーウェイがCore m搭載のタブレットPC「MateBook」を発売
・2016年7月15日、サムスンが4K相当の動画撮影に対応した全天球カメラ「Galaxy Gear 360」を発売
・2016年7月15日、オムロンが温度や光など7種類の環境情報を取得できるセンサー「環境センサー」を法人向けに発売7月15日は…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/07/14/1983/

Opener is the latest startup to reveal plans for a personal aircraft

" The race to build a "flying car" has just become more crowded. This week, the Canadian company Opener revealed its new vehicle, called BlackFly. The one-person aircraft can travel up to 25 miles at a speed of 62 miles per hour. Because the operations..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/14/opener-flying-vehicle-personal-aircraft-blackfly/

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 4' beta tests begin August 3rd

"You don't have too long to wait to see how Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 fares as a multiplayer-only game. Activision and Treyarch have outlined the schedule for beta tests, and it's clear that some gamers will have better access than others. The first tests kick…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/14/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-beta-tests-begin-august-3rd/

Recommended Reading: Microsoft bets big on a smaller Surface

" Surface Go is Microsoft's big bet on a tiny-computer future Lauren Goode, Wired Microsoft debuted its much-rumored smaller Surface device this week, hoping to tempt the Windows faithful with a compact $399 option. Wired has a detailed look at the..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/14/recommended-reading-microsoft-bets-big-on-a-smaller-surface/

Ask Engadget: What laptop specs should I look for if I use a monitor?

" The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to drones and smartphones. In fact, our co…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/14/ask-engadget-laptop-specs-external-monitor/

Even the World Cup couldn't escape the 'Fortnite' fever

" Now that England is out of the 2018 World Cup, there's one thing we're really going to miss about its team: The goal celebrations from midfielders Dele Alli and Jesse Lingard. While professional athletes creatively expressing themselves after scoring..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/14/world-cup-goals-fortnite-dance-celebrations/

The Morning After: Weekend Edition

" Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to the weekend! Before looking back at some highlights from the last few days, we'll go hands-on with Apple's new MacBook Pro and investigate the typo that might have taken down an alien. Quieter keyboard, 'Hey Si…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/14/the-morning-after/

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