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Meta has halted the development of what has become known as the Facebook watch. The watch likely would have featured a unique, dual-camera design. The watch would likely have also included a feature that would allow the user to control other devices via gestures. Meta (formerly Facebook) appears to be backing off of its plans to release the heavily rumored Facebook watch, switching its focus to other wrist-worn devices.
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Electrical engineers have difficult and important jobs. There are many specializations in the field and many of them overlap. Thus, a lot of the same tools work for each specialization. Smartphone apps can only do so much here. However, there are a few decent options for electrical engineers with a need for some extra tools. Here are the best electrical engineering apps for Android.
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Moza Mini S EssentialThe Moza Mini S Essential isn't perfect, but it finds a good spot somewhere between the affordable and premium smartphone gimbal markets. DJI and Zhiyun are the two giants in the smartphone gimbal market, but they’re definitely not alone. There are some smaller names that offer quality stabilizers and Moza is one of the main ones. Today we’re taking a look at the Moza Mini S Essential smartphone gimbal.
Shure Shure Aonic 50The Shure Aonic 50 noise-cancelling headset is a premium solution to your work from home and commuting woes. Large removable earpads lengthen the lifespan of the headphones and are easy to clean. Noise cancelling is excellent as is functionality and comfort. The biggest drawback of these headphones is the price.
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Our world is polluted with all-encompassing sound. Whether it’s cars passing outside your apartment window or your kids running rampant, a moment of silence is nearly impossible to find.
Google I/O has come and gone once again, and as has been the case in recent years, Google took advantage of the annual developer conference to make some of their biggest announcements. This year’s keynote presentation saw the introductions arriving at a rapid pace, with a larger focus on virtual reality, key improvements or updates, or even better versions, of existing apps and services, Google’s latest attempt to make a space for itself in your home and your car, and a whole lot more.
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Mschf has released an Alexagate device that uses ultrasonic sound to block Amazon Echo microphones. It appears to work, but it’s utterly unnecessary — and raises questions about why you have a speaker. Geekologie reports that the inventors at Mschf have released Alexagate, a $99 add-on device that jams the microphones on most Echo speakers. Place it atop your Echo and it uses seven ultrasonic speakers to neutralize the mics.
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Amazon has announced an overhauled security update policy for its Fire TV-enabled gadgets. This applies to Fire TV streaming devices, soundbars, and TVs. We’ve seen several major brands offer a longer commitment to updates in the last 18 months or so, ranging from Samsung and OnePlus to Xiaomi and Oppo. Now, it turns out that Amazon is joining the party as well — but not for tablets.
Ride-sharing company Uber has released its S-1 securities form ahead of its upcoming public IPO. The S-1, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, gives some interesting insights into the company’s licensing agreements — specifically, its deals with Google.
The S-1 reveals that Uber paid Google approximately $58 million for the use of Google Maps between January 1, 2016 and December 2018. Uber relies on Maps as part of its app to help drivers navigate and give customers a visualization of their journey.
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The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 may sport 1TB of storage. No price for a 1TB option has been revealed. A new leak suggests Samsung could be ready to give data hounds exactly what they want, adding a massive storage option to the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 4.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the next generation of Samsung’s flagship foldable phone.