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X is changing how blocks work on its platform, though it’s (for now) stopping short of Elon Musk’s wish of nuking the feature entirely.
Microsoft says the April security updates for Windows may break your VPN. Oops!
Audible is testing a cheaper subscription tier in Australia that sounds like an answer to Spotify’s audiobook push. The service’s new Standard plan gives you one free title per month, but your credits don’t roll over.
Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices, including the 20,000mAh Prime portable charger. The sale extends to the Nano charger.
Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted. The company has been funneling money through a Washington-based foundation and a research competition at universities.
A NLRB judge ruled this week that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy broke federal labor laws by suggesting employees would be less empowered and better off without unions.
Microsoft is celebrating World Password Day by helping to kill them. The company has finally launched consumer passkey support for Microsoft accounts, nearly two years after Apple and Google.
Peloton is struggling, as it is laying off 15 percent of its workforce. The CEO is also stepping down.
Active noise cancellation is a big feature on most wireless earbuds now. These are the best noise-canceling earbuds you can get today.
Extremist militia groups are using Facebook to spread conspiracy theories and organize.
Apple is now selling the pass, which typically costs $99, for $69 for the remainder of the 2024 season
Bose's largest portable Bluetooth speaker is built for the outdoors.
Audible is launching a new recommendation category based on your Prime Video data.
The Engadget staff has reviewed many smart home devices and these are the ones we think will work great in a new apartment or for anyone just getting acquainted with having a connected home.
As part of World Password Day, Google is hyping up its achievements in that area and sharing updates on its latest efforts to bolster security
The biggest news stories this morning: TikTok might be trying to circumvent Apple’s in-app purchase rules, Batman: Arkham Shadow is the first big exclusive VR game for the Quest 3, Rabbit denies claims its R1 virtual assistant is a glorified Android app.
Crunchyroll, like many other streaming services recently, is raising its subscription prices
TikTok and Universal Music Group have signed a deal that will allow Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, The Weeknd and other artists to return to the platform.
Here are the best budget wireless earbuds you can get right now, each of which comes in at $100 or less.
Over a year after announcing it would acquire Mint Mobile for up to $1.35 billion, T-Mobile has closed the deal.