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A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:11:09 +0000

A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization.

Abbott partners with Google Health for AI-powered glucose monitoring

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:35:34 +0000

Abbott partners with Google Health for AI-powered glucose monitoring.

Can a MacBook run multiple external monitors? It depends

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Most current models support at least two.

Authors face backlash for participation in 2022 Google AI study

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:24:38 +0000

Thirteen authors joined a little-known Google AI study in 2022. Now they're facing backlash.

Can you wear your headphones while driving? It depends on the state

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

State laws around driving with headphones vary, so make sure you know what's legal.

Bumble now lets either person send the first message after matching

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The company previously teased it would change messaging in May.

Spotify AI Persona labels will alert listeners if an artist isn't real

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The streaming service has faced an onslaught of AI-generated music.

NASA updates Voyager 2 to extend the 1977 probe's lifespan yet again

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:58:34 +0000

NASA successfully executed a plan to extend the life of Voyager 2's scientific instruments.

OpenAI gives Daybreak partners access to a more powerful cybersecurity model

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:40:15 +0000

OpenAI's Daybreak program now has two tiers, with the higher one giving partners access to a more advanced cybersecurity model.

What does a $100 smartphone get you in 2026?

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

To get a decent cell phone at or under $100, you're going to have to get creative. Here's what to do.

Before you throw out your old USB drives, do this first

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Deleting old files before throwing a storage device away actually offers very little protection.

What's the difference between MagSafe and Qi wireless charging?

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Magnets work the same whether you use an iPhone or Android device, but there are some nitty gritty differences in standards you should be aware of.

An OpenClaw agent reportedly hacked a gym's booking system and kicked someone off a waiting list

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:18:14 +0000

This is just the latest story of an AI agent going rogue.

What are the differences between Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 2.4G wireless devices?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Wireless connectivity comes in many different flavors, here's how they differ.

Google Play now takes Venmo payments

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

You can now use your Venmo balance or linked accounts for Google Play purchases.

Future Apple Watches may include more screen sizes or even a model with no display

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:52:02 +0000

Apple's next Watch won't change much, but future models may see significant updates.

OpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:19:11 +0000

Meta slowed down development of its Astra model as it couldn't 'rule out critical cyber capabilities.'

The FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:35:58 +0000

If you're thinking of buying a LiDAR-equipped DJI drone, the FCC is proposing to ban them.

How to use Claude's voice mode

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Anthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be.

Here's how to format a USB drive on Windows

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

There are several scenarios that might require you to format a USB drive. But don't worry -- We'll show you how.