Funny how the latest crop of iPod mini competitors wrapped up and are starting to trickle out now even after Apple dropped the form factor—but that doesn't make JVC's new Alneo XA-HD500 any less fun. The 6GB device can play MP3 or PlaysForSure WMA, and features USB 2.0, a dock and remote, and up to 30 hours of playback time, all of which we hope will make up for its chunky 2 x 3.6 x 0.7-inch footprint. It'll sell for $249 this month.
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In a hearing on Friday as part of the ongoing legal battle with Epic, Apple said only 38 developers have applied to add links to external payment options — out of roughly 65,000 that could, according to Bloomberg.
According to a report by 404 Media, the intense solar activity over the last few days has disrupted critical GPS systems that guide modern tractors. Modern John Deere tractors as well as those from other brands rely on this technology for precision.
People who pre-ordered the PC port of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut in countries that don’t have access to PlayStation Network (PSN) were reportedly notified that their purchases have been canceled and auto-refunded.
Tonight may offer another chance to catch the aurora if you have clear skies, according to the NOAA, and Sunday could bring yet more displays reaching as far as Alabama. The agency says the 'extreme' geomagnetic storm will continue through tomorrow.
Fans have been waiting a long, long time for another installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, and we now know when the next followup is coming out: June 20, 2025. 28 Years Later will be directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.
In this installment of What We're Listening To, the Engadget team discusses some of the recent releases we've had on repeat, including new music from Sierra Ferrell, Justice, Utada Hikaru and Caroline Polachek.
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Apple will reportedly focus its first round of generative AI enhancements on beefing up Siri’s conversational chops. The company will reportedly roll out a new version of Siri powered by generative AI at its WWDC keynote on June 10.
Samsung's home theater powerhouse got the one thing it was missing, but not much else for this year's model.
Climate protestors in Germany reportedly broke through police barricades on Friday, amid clashes between activists and law enforcement. The protestors either made it onto (according to protestors) or near (according to local police) the grounds of a Tesla gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany, near Berlin.
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This week's best tech deals include the AirPods Pro for $180, the Amazon Kindle for $80 and a year of Paramount+ with Showtime for $60, among others.
Amazon's Echo Dot has dropped to $28, which is a great price for our favorite sub-$50 smart speaker.
Hulu's new documentary, "Black Lives Matter: A People's History," explores the rise and global influence of the community.
Google just patched the fifth zero-day exploit for Chrome this year. The company has released a security update for users to download.
The Rogue Prince of Persia was supposed to debut in early access on May 14, but Evil Empire and Ubisoft have delayed it to get out of the way of Hades II.
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