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The WGA is also suing to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:48:02 +0000

It seems some people take issue with one billionaire family overseeing a third of the US' entertainment media.

Former employees sue over Meta's alleged use of biased AI systems during layoffs

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:18:23 +0000

Meta cut its workforce by 10 percent in May.

Three publishers challenge Google over AI copyright infringement

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:28:41 +0000

It's the latest in a barrage of efforts to win compensation from AI companies over training materials.

The next wave of emoji could help you evoke beauty and existential dread

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:15:13 +0000

Who has two thumbs and is broken inside?

PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick delayed without a firm release date

staff@engadget.com (Jessica Conditt) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:05:38 +0000

Sorry Marvel Tokon fans, PlayStation's FlexStrike fight stick has been delayed.

Samsung's slower version of the 990 Pro SSD costs way more than the original

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:58:30 +0000

Because it's 2026, Samsung's new 990 Pro SSD is both more expensive and slower than the original.

What can you do with a Roku TV without internet access?

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Your Roku can do more than stream online content. Let's get you prepared for the next internet outage.

California's MyFirstEV provides a $3,500 instant rebate to first-time buyers

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:48:07 +0000

The Fed dropped the ball, but California's new program will provide up to $3,500 in instant rebates to first-time EV buyers.

An Apple Arcade version of Madden NFL 27 will arrive on August 7

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:04:50 +0000

EA's football sim series is making its debut on Apple Arcade.

Google Images is getting a makeover for its 25th anniversary

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Google has updated Images to surface results 'intelligently tailored to your unique interests."

Leaked Google Pixel Watch 5 images show four different color options

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:46:53 +0000

Google is expected to officially reveal the Pixel Watch 5 on August 12.

If you're still on a single monitor, this is the best workflow upgrade you can make

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

This simple, and sometimes free, change will enhance both your productivity and entertainment.

What's the difference between active noise canceling and passive?

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

The frustrating science of keeping your ears from doing their job.

'Talk to Spotify' lets you create playlists and learn about songs with voice commands

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Spotify is finally letting users control the app with their voice to create playlists or learn about songs.

New York enacts first US ban on data center construction

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:47:51 +0000

New York has become the first US state to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers.

X's algorithm will finally prioritize replies from people you already follow

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:39:07 +0000

X has made a tweak to give your replies a boost in your friends' comment section.

Google bought all of a major solar farm's output to offset its dirty data center emissions

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:39:32 +0000

Google has struck a deal to purchase a major solar project's entire electrical output to offset its fossil fuel emissions.

Hisense's E Ink phone has a full-color LCD you can snap on the back

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:31:58 +0000

The Hisense A10 has an E Ink main display and a magnetic LCD screen you can attach to its rear.

Google brings Gemini in Chrome to UK users

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:12:06 +0000

Chrome's Gemini integration has arrived in the UK.

Please let this hot pink Pixel 11 leak be real

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:42:48 +0000

Bring on the magenta and peach.