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Twitter restores free API access for emergency, weather and transportation alerts | Engadget

[ad_1] Twitter’s decision to shut off its free API caused more than a few problems for public institutions that depend on the functionality, and the company is clearly ready to backtrack. The social network has restored free access to the app programming framework for verified government and publicly-owned services that use the tool for “critical …

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Amazon expands Matter smart home support to older Echo speakers | Engadget

[ad_1] Amazon’s Matter support is reaching some of its older speakers. A new Alexa update turns the second-generation Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Plus into Matter controllers — you don’t have to replace the old speaker in the basement just to use newer smart home devices. The fourth-generation Echo, meanwhile, can serve as a Thread …

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Will the Fed Rate Hikes End Tomorrow? What Experts Think and What It Means for You

[ad_1] The Federal Reserve on Wednesday might raise the federal funds rate for the 10th consecutive time to help lower inflation. While the Fed’s rate hikes have indirectly made borrowing more expensive, it’s also made saving more rewarding, with some certificates of deposit and high-yield savings rates above 5.00% APY. But we may be reaching …

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‘Fall Guys’ level creation tools arrive on May 10th | Engadget

[ad_1] Ever since taking the pandemic-soaked world by storm in 2020, the unique battle royale platformer Fall Guys has added new gameplay elements and Now, the developers are throwing a full-blown level editor into the mix. Fall Guys Creative and is part of Season 4 of the viral multiplayer title. The level editor lets you …

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House bill would demand disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads | Engadget

[ad_1] At least one politician wants more transparency in the wake of an AI-generated attack ad. New York Democrat House Representative Yvette Clarke has introduced a bill, the REAL Political Ads Act, that would require political ads to disclose the use of generative AI through conspicuous audio or text. The amendment to the Federal Election …

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Best 3D Printer Deals: 10 Fantastic Printers at the Best Prices

[ad_1] There’s never been a better time to jump into the world of 3D printing. The technology has gotten pretty popular over the years, which means there are tons of printers out there for every need and budget. And whether you’re looking for an affordable entry-level model or are ready for upgrade to a high-end printer, …

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Ford’s new trail-finding app is exclusively for Bronco SUV owners | Engadget

[ad_1] Ford just dropped a trail-finding app The appropriately-named Bronco Trail App is available for both iOS and Android mobile devices and includes a boatload of goodies for true off-roading enthusiasts. In other words, this app is not for people who use their rugged SUVs primarily to pick up coffee down the street. The app …

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The Switch version of ‘Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ has been canceled | Engadget

[ad_1] Five months after Marvel’s Midnight Suns , the game will at last land on last-gen consoles. Firaxis’ turn-based RPG will hit Xbox One and PS4 on May 11th. There’s a disappointing update for those who’ve been waiting for Marvel’s Midnight Suns to come to Nintendo Switch, however. That version is “no longer planned,” according …

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Here Are Today’s Refinance Rates, May 2, 2023: Rate Falls

[ad_1] Leading into the Federal Reserve’s May meeting, refinance rates were varied. While the national average for a 15-year fixed-rate refinance increased over the past seven days, 30-year fixed refinance rates shrank slightly. The average rate on 10-year fixed refinance also grew just a little. Amid its ongoing battle to fight inflation, the Federal Reserve will meet …

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