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This eyeball, currently under construction in Chicago's Loop district, is an art project appropriately named "Atraxi" "Eye." Getting into a staring contest could be a deadly affair.
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EngadgetThe best webcams for 2024
Here's a list of the best webcams you can buy for your laptop or desktop, plus advice on how to choose the right one for you.
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Microsoft and OpenAI sued yet again by Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News
A group of publications that include the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News and the Orlando Sentinel are accusing OpenAI and Microsoft of stealing their copyrighted content to train generative AI products.
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The best gaming accessories on a budget for 2024
Here's a list of the best budget gaming accessories you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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The Cheyenne Supercomputer is going for a fraction of its list price at auction right now
The US government is selling the Cheyenne Supercomputer at auction for a fraction of the list price right now.
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months in prison
A federal judge has sentenced Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to four months in prison. Prosecutors had recommended three years. Zhao pleaded guilty in November to violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage finally arrives on June 6 for iPhone and iPad
The newest Assassin’s Creed game will soon arrive on iPhone and iPad. Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the 2023 installment that takes you to ninth-century Baghdad, will be available on June 6 for the iPhone 15 Pro series and iPads with an M-series chip.
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US will require all new cars to have advanced automatic braking systems by 2029
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just announced new safety standards for US cars. All new cars must have automatic braking systems installed by 2029.
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The European Union is investigating Meta’s election policies
The EU has officially opened a significant investigation into Meta for election disinformation. While the European Commission’s statement doesn’t explicitly mention Russia, Meta told Engadget the EU probe targets the country’s Doppelganger campaign.
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The excellent and customizable Arc Browser is now fully available on Windows
The popular Arc Browser, which was previously a Mac exclusive, is now fully available for Windows users. It was in beta the past several months.
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Apple is launching new iPads May 7: Here's what to expect from the 'Let Loose' event
Apple has scheduled an event for May 7 that'll more than likely focus on new iPads. Here's what we expect the company to show off.
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Microsoft confirms its next Xbox Game Showcase is on June 9 at 1PM ET
Microsoft has officially announced the next Xbox Games Showcase. In a blog post, the company said the summer version will be on Sunday, June 9, at 10AM PT / 1PM ET.
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The second-gen Apple Pencil falls back to $79 ahead of next week's iPad event
Apple is likely to introduce a new Pencil next week, but the second-gen model is back on sale for an all-time low of $79.
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Tesla is reportedly getting 'absolutely hard core' about more layoffs, according to Elon Musk
Tesla has begun laying off more people, starting with two senior executives, with plans for hundreds more. CEO Elon Musk says the company has to get “absolutely hard core about headcount.”
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The Instax mini 99 could pass for a real Fujifilm camera
With a matte black finish, the Insta mini 99 looks more professional than most of its predecessors. While there are no hybrid digital camera features, it delivers far more versatility than pretty much any other instant camera.
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Beats announces Solo Buds, $80 wireless earbuds with 18-hour battery life
Beats' latest earbuds have the longest battery life of any it has ever made. Plus, they're budget friendly at $80.
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Beats Solo 4 review: Upgraded audio, extended battery life and familiar design
Beats made significant updates to audio quality and battery life on the Solo 4, but the design is in need of a refresh.
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Lorelei and the Laser Eyes preview: This may be my GOTY
Simogo knows how to make a damn fine puzzle game.
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Instagram's algorithm overhaul will reward ‘original content’ and penalize aggregators
Instagram is overhauling its recommendation algorithm for Reels to boost “original content” in a move that will have significant implications for aggregator accounts and others that primarily repost other users’ work.
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FCC fines America's largest wireless carriers $200 million for selling customer location data
The Federal Communications Commission has slapped the largest mobile carriers in the US with a collective fine worth $200 million for selling access to their customers' location information without consent.
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The best work-from-home and office essentials for graduates
Hybrid work isn't going away any time soon. These are the best gadgets to gift recent graduates who split their time working from home and working in an office.