Here's a useful tip for those that want to test the batteries of their Frontrow remote, or any IR remote for that matter. Use your iSight! Just fire up Photo Booth (or a test video window in iChat), aim the remote at the lens and press a button. The iSight can detect the infrared light just like other video cameras.
The Pixel 8a delivers handy AI features alongside a beautiful 120Hz OLED screen, excellent cameras and way above-average battery life for just $499.
Here’s a list of the best grilling gear you can buy -- including Traeger and Weber grills -- as chosen by Engadget editors.
The biggest news stories this morning: Waymo’s robotaxis are making 50,000 paid trips every week, Most Apple App Store developers aren’t trying outside payments, Alienware m16 R2 review.
Apple's first unionized Store in Towson, Maryland has now authorized the first strike against the retail giant.
Here's a list of the best games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, from A to Z trigger, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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.
Waymo has revealed, as well, that it's had over one million rider-only trips across four cities.
'The Devil's Chord' is a mess, but it's probably an intentional mess.
'Space Babies' is crazy, chaotic and political. Just as Doctor Who should be.
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.
Climeworks has just opened the world’s largest direct carbon capture plant. It can suck around 36,000 tons of CO2 from the air each year, burying it underground.
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.