eBay opens QR code-powered shop in the UK

"Today, eBay opened a brick and mortar concept store in the UK's Wolverhampton. The month-long retail experiment will offer wares from 40 small, local businesses and will host a series of free, interactive workshops. While eBay has opened pop-ups before, this …"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/10/ebay-qr-store-wolverhampton-uk/

US and Luxembourg sign 'space commerce' pact

" The current US government relishes the thought of bringing business to space, and it's now eager to make deals with countries that share the same dreams. The US has signed a memorandum of understanding with Luxembourg in a bid to cooperate further on space ex…"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/10/us-and-luxembourg-sign-space-cooperation-pact/

The Mercedes A220 raises the bar for 'inexpensive' luxury cars

" Luxury vehicles are expensive. German luxury vehicles are very expensive. Sure, you get bottom-of-the-barrel trim on the cheapest fancy car, but typically that means you end up longing for the next-level-up models. The Mercedes A-Class changes th..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/10/2019-mercedes-benz-a-class-a220-review/

Sony releases its 'God of War' making-of documentary on YouTube

" God of War was one of the biggest games of last year. It was among the top ten best-selling titles of 2018 and it scooped up numerous plaudits, including Game of the Year at the Game Awards and a coveted spot on Engadget's favorite games of the year list. Bri…"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/10/god-of-war-documentary-youtube-sony-ps4/

Uber's IPO went off amid outcry over labor conditions and wages

" Uber's much-anticipated IPO happened this morning, with shares hitting the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol UBER. The IPO raised $8.1 billion, with shares set at $45 and the company valued at $82.4 billion. This comes amid outcry over Uber's low drive…"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/10/uber-ipo-8-billion/

Lyft just started experimenting with car rentals in San Francisco

"Between offering on-demand rides and peppering cities with electric scooters, Lyft has been pushing hard to minimize the need to actually own a car. Now, the company is exploring yet another way to further those ambitions (and boost its bottom line a..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/10/lyft-just-started-experimenting-with-car-rentals-in-san-francisc/

A multiplayer 'Predator' game is coming to PS4 next year

" A new take on Predator is coming to PS4. At yesterday's PlayStation State of Play, we learned that IllFonic, the studio behind Friday the 13th, is working on Predator: Hunting Ground. Due out in 2020, the game is still in early development, but we kn..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/10/ps4-illfonic-predator-hunting-ground/

The best tech for improving your photography

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Light is perhaps the most important aspect of any image. If you’re just starting out, we’d recommend a "continuous light," as it will help you get a sense for how it changes a scene before you take a picture. Our cu…"

https://www.engadget.com/buyers-guide/the-best-digital-cameras-and-lenses-2019/photography-lighting-stabilization-audio-tech/

India reportedly opens Android antitrust investigation

" India is said to be investigating Google over Android antitrust concerns. The details of the probe are fairly thin for now, because the Competition Commission of India hasn't yet publicized the order. However, it could spell trouble for Google in an important…"

https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/10/google-android-india-antitrust-investigation/

US charges China-based hacking group for massive 2015 Anthem breach

" Four years after hackers committed one of the worst data breaches in history, the US Justice Department has charged a "sophisticated China-based hacking group" with the attacks. An indictment released yesterday charges two members of the group, Fuji..."

https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/10/us-indictment-china-hacking-group-data-breach/

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