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Amazon takes on PS5 and Xbox scalpers with a new invite system
Amazon is trying to fend off scalpers and bots that snag all of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles before you can secure one. It’s rolling out an invite-based ordering option for high-demand products that are in low supply to help legitimate shoppers get their hands on the…
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What we bought: How BenQ’s Screenbar completed my home office setup
One of the first things I set out to do when I joined Engadget in the summer of 2018 was to build a beautiful home office. At my previous job, I didn’t get many opportunities to work remotely, so it wasn’t a priority. That turned out to be a mistake,…
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TCL is jumping on the pen phone trend with the Stylus 5G
A couple of years ago, Motorola introduced its first phone with a built-in stylus, which quickly became one of the company’s best-selling handsets. And now TCL is jumping on the trend with its first attempt at making a budget Galaxy Note alternative with the $258 TCL Stylus 5G. Featuring a…
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Mercedes debuts the final version of its F1-inspired 1,000HP hybrid hypercar
Five years later, Mercedes is finally ready to show the finished version of its hybrid hypercar. The production Mercedes-AMG One now packs a Formula 1-derived, 1,063HP hybrid powertrain with a turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 engine and four electric motors, including one motor in the turbocharger and another linked to the crankcase.…
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Slack adds name pronunciation features to user profiles
Slack is rolling out a few new features for profiles, including ways to help folks avoid the embarrassment and unpleasantness of mispronouncing a colleague’s name. Starting today, users can add an audio clip of them stating their name. You can include the phonetic pronunciation on your profile too. Slack Profiles…
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Focusrite Vocaster hands-on: Streamlined audio interfaces built for podcasters
Focusrite already makes some of the most popular audio interfaces on the market. If you’re a budding musician or bedroom producer, you’ve probably considered one of their Scarlett interfaces when building out your studio. They’re also great options for podcasters. But music producers and podcasters have different needs and priorities,…
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