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Company made to change name that could be used for website hacks Sponsored Links photovibes via Getty Images Companies have jokingly given themselves code-based names in the past (you can thank XKCD for that), but one of them was just forced to mend its ways. The Guardian reports that UK business registrar Companies House has…
FDA clears Apple Watch app that helps treat PTSD-related nightmares Sponsored Links NightWare Your Apple Watch might be the key to addressing nightmare-related sleep issues. The FDA has approved the sale of NightWare, an Apple Watch app (with a corresponding iPhone element) that helps treat nightmares stemming from disorders like PTSD. The system uses smartwatch…
Hotels.com, Expedia provider exposed data for millions of guests Sponsored Links Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images The hotel industry now has a potentially serious security headache on its hands alongside the pandemic. Website Planet reports that Prestige Software, the company behind hotel reservation platforms for Hotels.com, Booking.com and Expedia, left data exposed for “millions” of…
Get this Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychain for $20 Sponsored Links StackCommerce You love your Apple Watch. Whether you’re exploring the city for the day, in the office or on vacation, it’s your constant companion and always right there when you need it the most. Yet, you sometimes forget to charge it before leaving for…
Apple’s iPhone 12 Studio lets you ‘try’ MagSafe accessory combos Sponsored Links Cherlynn Low/Engadget Apple’s mobile accessory universe expanded considerably with the launch of the iPhone 12 line and MagSafe, and it’s accordingly ready to treat those add-ons more like fashion items. MacRumors notes that Apple has launched a (currently mobile-only) iPhone 12 Studio that…
UK general says a quarter of the army could be robots by the 2030s Sponsored Links REUTERS/Henry Nicholls It’s no secret that numerous militaries are relying more on drones and other robotic vehicles, but the UK’s leadership has a particularly bold vision. As the Guardian reports, armed forces head General Sir Nick Carter told Sky…
If your screen time was up during election week, you’re not alone Kim Lyons As Election Day came and went and we still didn’t know who was going to win the presidency, many of us ended up glued to our devices last week— moreso than usual— seeking the latest news. Whether it was the obsession…
The Denialist Playbook Sean B. Carroll Once upon a time, in a land not far away, there was a horrible virus that instilled terror in every town and home. Although most people who became infected showed no symptoms or recovered within a week, in a small fraction of cases the illness progressed, causing loss of…
Apple’s AirPods Pro drop to a record low $194 price at Amazon Sponsored Links Billy Steele/Engadget All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. If you buy something through one of the links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. Pricing and availability are accurate…