At 5:10PM SLT (US Pacific) the Second Life grid suffered an unexpected subsystems failure, resulting in the disconnection of approximately 7,000 of the 45,000 users online at the time.
Users report problems with assets, inventory, simulator border crossings, teleportation and group IMs. As of 5:45PM SLT, problems seem to be easing, but no acknowledgement or notification from Linden Lab at this time.
In a statement, NASA announced it was calling off the launch attempt set for May 25 and it hasn't scheduled another launch date. Engineers have been working to resolve a helium leak in Starliner's propulsion system.
China has developed a chatbot trained on the various thoughts and philosophies of President Xi Jinping. This bot was built using literature attributed to the leader.
Many of Anker's power banks are on sale for up to 50 percent off. If you order one quickly, you might get it in time before heading out of town on Memorial Day weekend.
What If...? is coming to Apple Vision Pro on May 30 and now has a trailer.
With a stylish design and button that gives quick access to video simulations, Panasonic’s S9 is aimed squarely at influencers and creators.
You can share photos to Instagram Stories directly from the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses without having to take out your phone.
Airbnb and ChargePoint have partnered to give hosts discount on EV charging technology for rental properties.
Here's a list of the best small kitchen tools you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Emory University is facing a lawsuit after suspending two students for their AI study tool that the school supported.
Find out how good Sonos' first headphones are while eating some of Ninja's new Creami ice cream.
Nintendo is buying Florida-based studio Shiver Entertainment, mostly known for its Switch ports, from the Embracer Group.
These are the best free games you can play today, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The tech startup Humane is reportedly seeking a buyer for its business and is hoping to sell for anywhere between $750 million and $1 billion.
Mario Builder 64 is a Super Mario 64 mod that lets you build and share your own levels. You can even run it on a Nintendo 64 with the right gear.
The US Department of Justice arrested a Wisconsin man last week for generating and distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. As far as we know, this is the first case of its kind as the DOJ looks to establish a judicial precedent that exploitative materials are still harmful even when no children were used to create them.
In this bonus episode, Devindra chats with Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft's head of Windows and Devices, about the new Surface devices and the Copilot+ PC initiative.
Twitch has updated its filtering tools to allow the exclusion of livestreams that feature mature themes, like sexual, violent and profane content. It involves opting out of certain content classification labels.
Disney is laying off around 175 employees as it scales back on original shows and movies for Disney+.
If you pre-order Samsung’s new AI-powered Galaxy Book4 Edge, you can get a 50-inch Samsung Crystal UHD TV as a bonus.
Kickstarter has finally changed its rules to allow financial pledges and backing after a campaign has closed. This has been in testing for the past few months.