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iOS 17 preview: FaceTime, everywhere
Ahead of its full launch later this year, there's plenty to test out in the latest iOS beta. The new StandBy feature might not be a smart display killer, but it’s possibly a free alternative. Other highlights include a revitalized FaceTime experience, a streamlined Messages app and a long-overdue solution for sharing contact details.
Meta could soon make its AI model available for commercial projects
The open-source model should speed up bug and security fixes.
The Morning After: Researchers find evidence of organic matter on Mars
The biggest news stories this morning: Google's Bard AI chatbot has learned to talk, iPadOS 17 preview: A smoother multitasking experience, Researchers find evidence of organic matter on Mars.
Apple Tap to Pay expands to the UK, letting iPhone users accept contactless payments
Apple has expanded Tap to Pay's availability and is giving businesses and merchants across the United Kingdom the option to accept contactless payments using just their iPhones.
Google's Bard AI chatbot has learned to talk
Google's Bard gained a handful of new features and functions Thursday in the chatbot AI's latest round of updates, including 40 new languages and the ability to speak!
Twitter says it limited the reach of over 700,000 tweets that violated its policy
Twitter has published an update on how its "Freedom of Speech Not Reach" moderation approach is working, and according to the company, it has seen some encouraging results.
macOS Sonoma preview: For the widget wonks
Don't expect many changes with macOS Sonoma. Instead, Apple has refined its desktop OS with a few nifty features.
Amazon Prime Day 2023 Day 2: The best deals you can still get
Here are the best Amazon Prime Day deals you can get, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Samsung Frame smart TVs drop to as low as $548 for Prime Day 2023
Samsung Frame TVs are down to as little for $548 for Prime Day, and the 55-inch model also represents a record deal.
Congressional report condemns tax prep companies for sending data to Meta, Google
A Congressional investigation concluded that several tax prep providers shared sensitive filing data with Meta and Google. It follows a 2022 report from The Markup highlighting the practice in which TaxSlayer, H&R Block and TaxAct used Meta’s Pixel tracking tool to harvest info like filing status, approximate adjusted gross income, refund amount, names of dependents and which text-entry fields users clicked on. Meta is already facing a lawsuit connected with the initial reporting.
The best Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch and smartwatch deals for 2023
Here are the best Apple Watch deals for Prime Day, as well as the best deals on other smartwatches you can get.
The best Amazon Prime Day air fryer deals for 2023
Here's a list of the best air fryer deals for Prime Day 2023, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50 for 2023
Here's a list of the best tech deals you can get for under $50 on Amazon Prime Day 2022.
The best gaming deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
Here's a list of the best Prime Day gaming deals we found, including savings on gear from Razer, Logitech, SteelSeries, HyperX and more.
Chipotle's guacamole robot is cursed to peel and core avocados for eternity
Chipotle is testing a robot that could help restaurants prep avocados for guacamole.
iPadOS 17 preview: A smoother multitasking experience (for those who really need it)
The public beta for iPadOS 17 is now live. We've been testing it out for a few weeks, and here's what we've found that stands out so far.
How to install the iOS 17 public beta
Apple has released the iOS 17 public beta — here's how to install it on your iPhone.
Elon Musk’s new AI company aims ‘to understand the true nature of the universe’
Elon Musk has a new AI company. A website has appeared for xAI, which will embark on the self-described mission to “understand the true nature of the universe.” The announcement comes after filing documents revealed the existence of a company called “X.AI Corp” earlier this year. Musk also said in an April interview that he wanted to start a venture for “maximum truth-seeking AI that tries to understand the nature of the universe” that “hopefully does more good than harm.”
Apple's iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 public betas are ready to download
Try it out with an Apple Beta Software Program account.
The best Amazon Prime Day monitor deals for 2023
Here's a list of the best Amazon Prime Day monitor deals you can get for 2023.