Engadget Daily: Facebook tackles anonymity, Vaio post-Sony, and more!

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UpdatedWed, October 8, 2014 at 12:12 AM UTC

Zuckerberg and Co. are in hot water regarding the social giant's real-name policy, but it looks like all the outcry may have paid off. Well, sort of. Read on for Engadget's news highlights from the last 24 hours, including Facebook's purported anonymity app, Vaio's new hybrid tablet, a magical product called Carrot, and more!

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Facebook might be joining the likes of Secret with an anonymous app of its own. What's more, *The New York Times* says it's ripe to launch in the coming weeks.

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Vaio just unveiled its first device since splitting off from Sony, and it's a high-end tablet hybrid. At $1,800, this stylus-equipped slate is designed with artists in mind.

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With *NBA 2K15's* new facial scanning feature, you can create a super-customized avatar in your own image... or a horrendous monster. It just depends on how well you can sit still.

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Wait, is that a plain ole' carrot? Yep. Don't think too hard, though. It's reported to be *the next big thing* in tech.

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If your air conditioning unit is a bit antiquated, take a look at Ambi Climate. This internet-connected device pairs with your smartphone to outfit your home with smarter climate control.

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Without blue LEDs, the bright and efficient white light we've come to appreciate in our homes and devices wouldn't be possible. That's why the trio of scientists who invented it are receiving the Nobel Prize.

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It looks like folks aren't as excited about iOS 8 as they were for version seven. According to Apple's latest stats, the update rate is grinding to a halt.

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