Elgato's first USB microphones are aimed at streamers
Elgato's new Wave 1 and Wave 2 USB microphones should help streamers capture detailed audio commentary.
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Thrustmaster unveils official Airbus gear ahead of ‘Flight Simulator’ release
In anticipation of Microsoft's new Flight Simulator, Thrustmaster has unveiled "licensed by Airbus" gear that's perfect for proper plane geeks.
Read MoreNew Launchkey MK3 MIDI controllers add a powerful arpeggiator
Novation is updating its Launchkey MID controller lineup with deeper Ableton integration and a powerful new arpeggiator.
Read MoreRode's updated Rodecaster Pro proves software is the key to good hardware
This week, the Rodecaster Pro became a little more useful. When Rode released the Rodecaster Pro in 2018, it was a boon to budding podcasters. The Rodecaster Pro's noise gate, for example, can be pretty aggressive.
Read More3Doodler's preschool-friendly 3D printing pen goes on sale for $30
3Doodler has launched a 3D printing pen for pre-schoolers.
Read MoreLinksys unveils a more affordable mesh router with WiFi 6
Linksys' new Max-Stream AX1800 Mesh WiFi 6 router promises whole-home networking and fast speeds for a relatively modest $150.
Read MoreASUS announces a trio of WiFi 6-capable mesh routers for $300
ASUS' latest mesh router system won't break the bank for those looking to upgrade to WiFi 6.
Read MoreLG’s latest projector gives you a portable movie theater for $400
LG's latest home theater projector is compact and lightweight.
Read MorePanasonic mirrorless cameras now work as webcams
Lumix Tether for Streaming will let Panasonic owners use their cameras as webcams.
Read MoreSony WH-1000XM4 upgrades detailed in early Walmart product page
Walmart has prematurely listed Sony's next over-ear headphones, the WH-1000XM4, and they'll pack significant upgrades over the XM3.
Read MoreEve's HomeKit-only indoor security camera arrives on June 23rd
Eve Systems is releasing a HomeKit-only security camera, the Eve Cam, on June 23rd.
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'Predictive policing' could amplify today's law enforcement issues
Law enforcement in America is facing a day of reckoning over its systemic, institutionalized racism and ongoing brutality against the people it was designed to protect. Virtually every aspect of the system is now under scrutiny, from budgeting and staffing levels to the data-driven prevention tools it deploys. A handful of local governments have already placed moratoriums on facial recognition systems in recent months and on Wednesday, Santa Cruz, California became the first city in the nation to outright ban the use of predictive policing algorithms.
Read MoreDisney's face-swap technology is as impressive as it is unsettling
Disney has made deepfakes more convincing than ever.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: When facial recognition identifies the wrong person
Law enforcement at all levels are employing facial recognition for a variety of things. When the US and countries around the world began to shut down, tech companies of all sizes announced plans to help. The Atlantic explains the motives.
Read MoreMembers of Congress push to ban federal use of face recognition
It follows a case in which a man was wrongfully arrested after an incorrect biometric match.
Read MoreAI recreates the painting techniques of famous artists
New AI can recreate the brush strokes used to create a famous painting by looking at the finished image.
Read More'DeepFaceDrawing' AI can turn simple sketches into detailed photo portraits
An AI can generate photos of people's faces using simple line drawings.
Read MorePhotoshop’s AI subject selection now handles portraits with ease
Adobe is adding new features to Creative Cloud apps to help you collaborate or share your projects with others. Of course, there are a number of new features for your regular everyday work, too. Perhaps the most interesting addition is an AI-powered selection feature for portraits that will save you a ton of time.
Read MoreAndroid TV may soon recognize your exact voice
Android TV code hints at Voice Match coming to Google's living room OS, letting it deliver more personal material when you speak.
Read MoreAI uses traditional Chinese techniques to create 'mindscapes'
The Chinese painting style called Xieyi literally means "writing ideas," and marries the freehand techniques of calligraphy, line drawing and shading. It would seem odd, then, to let a machine interpret such a human-oriented artistic style. But that's exactly what Hong Kong artist Victor Wong has done with a painting robot called A.I. Gemini
Read MoreThe US Air Force is preparing a human versus AI dogfight
The US Air Force wants to pit an autonomous fighter drone against a pilot.
Read MoreAI breathes new life into a classic ‘80s synth
A website uses AI to generate usable patches for Yamaha's classic DX7 synthesizer.
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Amazon's 'Crucible' returns to closed beta to rework gameplay
Amazon is reverting 'Crucible' to a closed beta test as it rethinks gameplay.
Read MoreAmazon hopes a small bonus will please staff working through COVID-19
Amazon is paying its logistics workers a one-time $500 bonus as a "thank you" for working on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a company blog post. The bonus comes after Amazon's response to the pandemic prompted criticism from employees, along with a lawsuit from workers in Staten Island and a two-day strike at a warehouse in Germany. The bonus will be issued to "All front-line employees and partners who were with the company throughout the month of June," according to the blog post.
Read MoreAmazon has eliminated single-use plastic at its Indian fulfillment centers
Amazon's fulfillment centers in India are now free of single-use plastics.
Read MoreAmazon workers in Germany plan two-day strike over COVID-19 infections
Amazon warehouse workers in Germany will strike for two days over a claimed lack of transparency about COVID-19 infections.
Read MoreAmazon acquires self-driving startup Zoox
Amazon will reportedly pay over $1.2 billion to acquire Zoox, one of the many companies working on self-driving technology. The acquisition represents Amazon's strongest commitment to self-driving so far.
Read MoreAmazon forms Counterfeit Crimes Unit to tackle its fake goods problem
Now, the e-commerce giant has formed a new division called the Counterfeit Crimes Unit that's dedicated to taking down fraudsters selling fakes on its website.
Read MoreAmazon Honeycode is a no-programming-needed app builder for businesses
A new tool from AWS lets businesses create mobile or web apps without doing any programming.
Read MoreAmazon invests $2 billion in its clean energy fund
Amazon is committing $2 billion to companies developing clean energy technology with its Climate Pledge Fund, the company announced Tuesday. The fund is one facet of Amazon's Climate Pledge, which aims to eliminate the company's net carbon emissions by 2040.
Read MoreAmazon will stop supporting its Dash Wand shopping device on July 21st
Amazon is dropping support for the Dash Wand, an Alexa-based device meant to help your shopping, on July 21st.
Read MoreAmazon UK will show its free Premier League matches on Twitch
Amazon is serious about becoming a destination for sports.
Read MoreAmazon's Echo Auto comes to the UK, Canada and parts of Europe
Amazon's Echo Auto is now available outside of the US, Australia and India.
Read MoreAmazon hopes AI will help enforce social distancing at its warehouses
Amazon's latest COVID-19 measure is a new AI that tries to ensure the company's warehouse employees practice social distancing while traveling in high-traffic areas.
Read MoreJeff Bezos is willing to testify about Amazon's use of seller data
Amazon has said Jeff Bezos is willing to take part in the House Judiciary Committee's upcoming antitrust hearing on big tech.
Read MoreTwo states are reportedly looking into how Amazon treats sellers
California and Washington state investigators have reportedly been looking into how the company treats third-party sellers, particularly whether it's using the data it collects to compete directly against them.
Read MoreEU will reportedly file antitrust charges against Amazon over seller data abuse
The Wall Street Journal reports the European Commission will announce formal antitrust charges against Amazon within the next two weeks.
Read MoreAmazon places 'moratorium' on police use of its facial recognition tech
Amazon will put a 'moratorium' on use of its Rekognition facial recognition tech to give Congress time to implement new ethics laws.
Read MoreAmazon extends 'Crucible' pre-season indefinitely to refine gameplay
Amazon and Relentless have postponed the start of the first 'Crucible' season to improve the game.
Read MoreAmazon workers sue over alleged failure to follow COVID-19 guidelines (updated)
Warehouse workers are suing Amazon for allegedly failing to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines despite its claims to the contrary.
Read MoreSlack video and voice calls will rely on Amazon Chime
A new deal between Slack and Amazon cements their partnership against Microsoft Teams.
Read MoreAmazon UK will stream some English Premier League games for free
Premier League fans can watch what would have been un-aired matches for free on Prime.
Read MoreAmazon reportedly preps June 22nd sale to counter the pandemic slump
Amazon is said to be readying a 'summer sale' that would goose sales hurt by the pandemic.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Alexa's new 'Drop In' intercom system
Sony's pushing back its PS5 event, and research suggests Oura's wearable rings might help wearers detect COVID-19 symptoms sooner.
Read MoreNow all your home’s Alexa devices work like an intercom
Amazon Alexa users can now use the "Drop In" feature to talk with all of their Echo devices at once, Amazon announced on its blog. Now, you can use a device to send a message to all Echo devices in the house at once. To start a group Drop In conversation, you can ask Alexa to "Drop In everywhere."
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Apple is reportedly canceling Arcade games that won't keep players hooked
Apple is said to have cancelled some Arcade games after concerns they weren't engaging enough to keep people subscribed.
Read MoreThe New York Times removes its articles from Apple News
The New York Times is ending its partnership with Apple News.
Read MoreThis year's iPhones might not include a charger in the box
Apple is reportedly leaving the charger out of the box for the next iPhone.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: WWDC breakdown and a health-tech check-in
Cherlynn is joined by a few guests to discuss Apple's WWDC news. What are their favorite iOS 14 changes? Is Android still far ahead? Then, a discussion on health tech developments with CNBC's Chrissy Farr.
Read MoreApple's new tools can help developers port Chrome extensions to Safari
With Big Sur, Apple will ship a converter to help developers port their existing Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions to Safari.
Read MoreSafari will use Face ID and Touch ID for 'frictionless' web sign-ins
The next version of Safari will let you use Face ID or Touch ID to sign in to websites without entering your password.
Read MoreHey email app open to all after Apple 'definitively' approves it
After flip flopping on whether it would approve Basecamp's Hey email app, Apple has "definitively approved" Hey for the App Store.
Read MoreApp Clips could be a Trojan Horse for Sign In with Apple
But App Clips could be more than just a convenient shortcut; it could also be a gateway to Apple's homegrown sign-in service. Apple first came up with its "Sign in with Apple" service last year as a privacy-focused alternative to Google and Facebook.
Read MoreApple is removing Force Touch from watchOS 7
It's likely the next Apple Watch will ship without hardware support for the gesture.
Read MoreDo Apple's new Mac chips mean ARM has won?
For the latest episode of our explainer show Upscaled, we dive into the history of the RISC architecture. With Apple dropping Intel for its own RISC-based CPUs, this will be the first time in decades we've seen a company try to produce high-end RISC processors.
Read MoreThe Morning After: WWDC 2020 keynote roundup
Apple's WWDC 2020 keynote is in the books, so we're digging into its plans for custom CPUs, what's next for iOS 14 and 4K YouTube on Apple TV.
Read MoreApple developers can challenge App Store rules
In a lengthy post about its new developer technologies, Apple has announced changes to the App Store review process that might have been triggered by the Hey email app controversy.
Read MoreApple TV will finally stream YouTube in 4K
Apple TV boxes will play YouTube in 4K when tvOS 14 arrives.
Read MoreFind My tracking in iOS 14 will locate third-party devices
Apple's Find My in iOS 14 will help you track down third-party devices, not just your iPhone or AirPods.
Read MoreHere's everything Apple announced at its WWDC 2020 keynote
Here's everything you need to know from Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference today.
Read MoreiOS apps will run natively on ARM-powered Macs
Aside from iOS14 and MacOS Big Sur, Apple also announced that iPad and iPhone apps will now be able to run natively on ARM-powered Macs. This means that now all iOS apps will be able to run on Mac OS, as long as the latter runs on Apple's own silicon-based hardware. According to Apple, since the iOS apps were built on the same Apple silicon as the upcoming Mac hardware, they will be able to run natively on Mac OS without any modification.
Read MoreApple starts its two-year transition to ARM this week
Apple's transition from Intel to ARM will take about two years -- similar to when it switched from PowerPC to Intel.
Read MoreApple details boosts to performance and privacy for Safari
Apple has overhauled Safari in macOS Big Sur to boost performance, offer more privacy tracking and wider extension support.
Read MoreApple brings picture-in-picture and gaming updates to Apple TV
Apple announced a couple key changes for Apple TV at WWDC 2020 today, including updates to gaming and a new picture-in-picture feature.
Read MoreApple ditches Intel for its own processors in Macs
Future MacBooks may have far superior battery life than you're used to.
Read MoreThe next version of macOS will be called Big Sur
Apple's also added an iOS-like Control Center to macOS, making it more similar to the phone.
Read MoreApple makes it easy to see the personal info apps request
Given Apple's big focus on user privacy, it's not a surprise that they're announcing a few updates across this year's set of software updates.
Read MoreApple's watchOS 7 includes sleep tracking and an upgraded Fitness app
Apple has introduced watchOS 7, which includes sought-after features like sleep tracking and a Kids Mode.
Read MoreApple Clips lets you use an app's best features without downloading it
Among the numerous pieces of new hardware and software debuted at Apple's WWDC 2020 remote event on Monday, showed off a handy new iOS 14 feature that will enable users to view and interact with dynamic content from third party developers simply by scanning a QR code.
Read MoreApple Maps adds EV-focused features and cycling directions
Apple is updating Maps to add much-requested cycling directions, EV charger finding and more detailed maps in other countries.
Read MoreApple's revamped Messages focuses on groups
As part of its WWDC 2020 reveals, Apple announced that it is revamping Messages with new group messaging features in iOS 14.
Read MoreApple will debut a Translate app in iOS 14
The Translate app will allow you to speak or type in text and will convert your question or statement into one of 11 languages. The translated text will be displayed on-screen and will be spoken by a synthetic voice over the iPhone's speaker.
Read MoreSiri won't take over your entire screen in iOS 14
At WWDC 2020, Apple showed off a redesigned version of Siri.
Read MoreWatch our live coverage of Apple's WWDC 2020 keynote!
If this were any other year, we'd be getting ready to cover Apple's WWDC keynote address from the middle of the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose. We might be cozy at home, but it's hard to imagine things at Apple feeling similarly at ease.
Read MoreApple re-approves Hey email app after last week’s standoff
Apple changes its stance and approves Basecamp's Hey iOS app.
Read MoreApple set to remove thousands of games from Chinese App Store in license crackdown
Apple could remove as many as 20,000 games from its App Store in China.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple's WWDC 2020 approaches
Engadget's daily tech news bulletin. What to expect from WWDC 2020 and Apple; Blu-ray players stuck in a loop and Dell's amazing new laptop.
Read MoreApple's first ARM Macs may include a 13-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac
Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the first ARM Macs will be a 13-inch MacBook Pro and a 24-inch iMac, and that they might show up as soon as the fall.
Read MoreBasecamp CEO says Apple App Store issue is about 'absence of choice'
Basecamp CEO Jason Fried has written an open letter explaining what his real problem is with Apple's App Store payment policies. Spotify chief Daniel Ek revealed long ago that the company can't afford Apple's fees.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: Why is Apple breaking up with Intel?
The week's noteworthy writing on technology and more.
Read MoreApple releases Mac version of its developer app just before WWDC
Apple has released a Mac version of its developer resource app just in time for a virtual WWDC.
Read MoreThe Morning After: What to expect at WWDC 2020
We've broken down all of the latest Apple rumors going into WWDC 2020 next week, as well as last night's EA Play presentation that showed off Skate, Madden and Star Wars games.
Read MoreApple says the Hey email app was originally approved in error
Apple isn't going to let up on Basecamp's Hey email app anytime soon. In an interview with TechCrunch, company Senior Vice President Phil Schiller said Apple has no plans to change its rules to accommodate the application despite the backlash it's gotten over the past few days. Basecamp launched the Hey email app for iOS (and other platforms) a few days ago, promising a more organized approach to email.
Read MoreApple Podcasts may get personalized recommendations in iOS 14
The leak comes ahead of the virtual WWDC next Monday, where Apple is expected to reveal more about iOS 14. Apple Podcasts will learn from your listening preferences and suggest new podcasts.
Read MoreWhat to expect from Apple's online-only WWDC 2020
Apple's leap to ARM There hasn't been a whole lot of noise about macOS this year, and for once, that might be because Apple's Mac hardware announcements are far more important.
Read MoreApple launches its in-store trade-in program for Macs
You can now trade in your old Mac at the Apple Store rather than through the mail.
Read MoreApple report says the App Store supported $519 billion in sales last year
The App Store facilitated $519 billion in sales last year.
Read MoreApple Pay and the App Store are under EU antitrust investigation
The European Commission has launched two separate antitrust investigations into Apple, focused on the App Store and Apple Pay. The Commission said it had completed a "preliminary investigation" and found "concerns" that discouraged competition against Apple's own services.
Read MoreApple throws in free AirPods when you buy a Mac for college
Get free AirPods when you purchase a Mac or iPad for college.
Read MoreApple offers interest-free financing on more of its products
Apple Card users can now finance purchases of certain Apple products across six or 12 months with zero interest.
Read MoreApple faces lawsuit over loot boxes in App Store games
Apple is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly allowing gambling through loot boxes in App Store titles.
Read MoreApple's virtual WWDC keynote starts on June 22nd at 1 PM ET
This year's online-only edition of the conference is free to 'all developers.'
Read MoreApple pledges $100 million to foster racial equity and justice
Apple is launching a Racial Equity and Justice Initiative that will foster education, careers and justice, and it's starting with a $100 million commitment.
Read MoreApple pressured to remove respected podcast app Pocket Casts in China
Apple has pulled Pocket Casts, one of the most popular podcast apps on iOS, from its App Store in China. China's regulator made the demand to Pocket Casts through Apple, according a Pocket Casts Twitter thread.
Read MoreApple plans to shut down iBooks Author and iTunes U
Apple is discontinuing two products you've probably forgotten about: iBooks Author and iTunes U.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Is Apple ready to shift from Intel to its own CPUs?
This morning we're looking at the latest Apple rumor, plus a slick new controller that makes gaming on your phone a real option and the impact of a cyberattack on Honda's global operations.
Read MoreApple's COVID-19 screening tool can anonymously share symptoms with the CDC
Apple's COVID-19 screening app and website now let you share anonymous symptom and health info to help the CDC.
Read MoreApple may unveil its ARM-based Mac processors at WWDC this month
For a couple of years now, it's been rumored that Apple might replace Intel processors in its Mac PCs with its own chips, a move that would cause a seismic shift in the PC industry. Apple may finally confirm that news as early as this month at its WWDC developer conference, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreApple gets a patent for taking group selfies while you're socially distant
Apple has received a patent for creating group selfies when your friends are miles away.
Read MoreApple Card may offer monthly installment plans for iPads and Macs
Apple's credit card may soon include an option to buy the company's products in monthly instalments.
Read MoreApple supplier Broadcom suggests a delayed iPhone launch this year
Broadcom makes some of the parts included in iPhones, and on an earnings call the company's CEO said its usual Q3 revenue bump won't arrive until Q4 -- hinting at a delay for Apple's next major mobile device.
Read MoreTim Cook says Apple 'must do more' to combat racism
Tim Cook has released a statement on the Black Lives Matter cause.
Read MoreApple News+ will feature audio versions of stories, iOS update shows
Apple's News+ platform is getting an audio feature. As reported by 9to5Mac, today's public release of iOS 13.5.1 has been accompanied by the first beta version of iOS 13.5.5, and hidden within is "Apple News+ Audio," which will offer audio stories to News+ subscribers.
Read MoreApple releases iOS 13.5.1 to fix the flaw behind a well-known jailbreak
Less than two weeks after Apple released iOS 13.5, the company is rolling out iOS 13.5.1 to patch the vulnerability that enabled a high-profile jailbreak.
Read MoreApple doubled the price of RAM upgrades on the base MacBook Pro
Upgrading the 13-inch MacBook Pro from 8GB to 16GB of RAM used to cost $100. Now it costs $200.
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Google Sheets will soon suggest formulas as you type
Google is introducing a Smart Compose-like feature to Sheets.
Read MoreDiscord is rebranding to shift away from gaming
It doesn't have a new name, but Discord is effectively rebranding away from being an app dedicated to helping gamers communicate with one another during a tense online match. Practically speaking, what the rebranding means for current and, more specifically, new Discord users is a "streamlined" onboarding experience and updated templates that make it easier to set up a server. "We will continue to take decisive action against white supremacists, racists and others who seek to use Discord for evil," the company said.
Read MoreWaze lets drivers display their moods in the app
Waze is rolling out a brand refresh and app update that lets users share their mood.
Read MoreUK contact tracing app may warn you about areas with high infection rates
The UK's health service is reportedly hoping to load its COVID-19 contact tracing app with features to spark interest, including warning about risky areas.
Read MoreAnother 53 iOS apps besides TikTok are grabbing clipboard data
TikTok isn't the only iOS app grabbing clipboard data -- researchers note that another 53 apps are still doing it.
Read MoreSlack lets up to 20 companies chat in the same channel
Slack, which is commonly used as a chat program within organizations, is now introducing a way to communicate with people from other organizations. According to Slack, Slack Connect will let you connect with up to 20 organizations in a single channel.
Read MoreTinder’s catfish detector is now available in the UK
Take two selfies and Tinder will compare them to your photo library. If it's a match, you'll get a blue checkmark.
Read MoreOnStar now offers its safety features through a phone app
GM's new Guardian app brings OnStar safety features to your phone, provided you're a member.
Read MoreJumbo brings all your social media privacy settings into one app
Jumbo syncs up with your online accounts and scans your privacy settings to let you know which ones you should consider changing.
Read MoreOpera has baked Twitter into its desktop browser
You can add it next to the likes of Instagram in the sidebar.
Read MoreHTC updates Vive Sync to let non-VR participants attend virtual meetings
HTC has rolled out its first major Vive Sync update, and one of the features it's adding to the VR collaboration tool is the ability to welcome non-VR participants in virtual meetings. More features are coming to Vive Sync. The first major update includes non-VR PC participation, desktop meeting login, a whole new casual wardrobe for your avatars and more!
Read MoreGoogle Docs is adding Spanish-language grammar suggestions
Starting today, Google Docs can make grammar suggestions in both English and Spanish.
Read MoreiOS 14 will let you set default apps for email and web browsing
The move comes as Apple faces antitrust investigation in the United States and Europe.
Read MoreUK accused of trying to thwart 'rival' COVID-19 apps
Developers of alternative contact-tracing apps were told to stop work.
Read MoreChrome will soon be less of a memory hog in Windows 10
Google says it will use a Microsoft-developed trick to reduce Chrome's notorious memory consumption in Windows 10.
Read MoreAdobe will tell you to uninstall Flash by the end of 2020
Adobe is not only ending support for Flash in 2020, it's encouraging you to uninstall the software.
Read MoreDevelopers are divided on the EU’s App Store investigation
Apple disagrees with Spotify and the European Commission's concerns. The Commission was investigating "baseless complaints," Apple argued, by companies that want special treatment in the App Store. Is the App Store fair to developers?
Read MoreFlipboard’s Storyboards are a new way to curate and share across the internet
Flipboard has started rolling out a new curation tool that encourages users to narrow in on a topic with only a couple of relevant links.
Read MoreUK switches COVID-19 contact tracing app to Apple and Google framework
The UK will base its coronavirus contact tracing app on the Apple and Google API and adopt the decentralized framework.
Read MoreAsana for Microsoft Teams lets you turn chats into action items
The popular project management platform Asana is integrating with Microsoft Teams, so that conversations in Teams can take place side-by-side with Asana projects.
Read MoreDjay Pro uses AI to turn songs into acapellas and instrumentals on-the-fly
Algoriddim leveraged AI for an update to its djay Pro software a couple years back, improving its Automix capability. It seems the company has been developing some more interesting uses since then with today's launch of Neural Mix, as part of the new djay Pro AI.
Read MoreTwitter DMs will be easier to access in Android 11
Twitter DMs will be available from virtually anywhere in Android 11.
Read More'Pokémon Smile' uses AR to get kids to brush their teeth
'Pokémon Smile' is a new game that uses AR to help your kids brush their teeth.
Read MoreEtsy app adds AR to help you with art placement
Etsy is helping customers preview wall art in their own spaces with a new augmented reality feature on its iOS app. So, you no longer have to rely on imagination alone when wondering if a certain art print would look good above your couch.
Read MoreEU sets framework for contact tracing apps that work across borders
The Commission has agreed on a set of technical specifications that will allow info to be exchanged between national contract tracing apps.
Read MoreGermany's voluntary contract tracing app is available to download
Germany has become the latest European country to launch a voluntary COVID-19 contact tracing app.
Read MoreNow any Windows 10 user can grab Razer's THX spatial audio app
The Razer THX Spatial Audio app will let any Windows user tap into THX's special 3D audio tech.
Read MoreFirst FDA-approved prescription video game will help treat kids with ADHD
It's entitled EndeavorRx, and while it's not exactly comparable to your favorite AAA video games, it was designed to improve the attention function of kids with ADHD.
Read MoreDropbox can now automatically backup system folders
Dropbox users can now set automatic cloud backups for PC and Mac folders.
Read MoreDropbox officially debuts its password manager
While a recent appearance in the Play Store tipped us of this was coming, Dropbox has officially revealed its password manager — albeit in beta form. Officially called Dropbox Passwords, the feature does exactly what you'd expect.
Read MoreAdobe's Stock Audio brings royalty-free music to Premiere Pro CC
Adobe has launched Stock audio for Premiere Pro, giving video editors a new way to choose royalty-free music directly from the app.
Read MoreCubasis 3 mobile DAW comes to Android
The Cubasis 3 mobile DAW is now available on Android, meaning the platform's selection of digital audio workstations has caught up a little to iOS.
Read MoreWhatsApp adds payments, starting in Brazil
It's taken several years, but WhatsApp has started to roll out payments functionality.
Read MoreGermany's COVID-19 contact tracing app arrives this week
Germany says its COVID-19 contact tracing app is ready to launch this week.
Read MoreCard battle hit 'Slay the Spire' comes to iOS
Mega Crit has surprise-released the hit card game 'Slay the Spire' for iOS.
Read MoreGoogle Meet adds presentations to its tiled layout
Google has tweaked Meet's UI yet again, adding a feature meant to simulate in-person workplace presentations. Back in April, the tech giant rolled out a Zoom—like tiled layout option that gave the video conferencing service the ability to display up to 16 participants on screen.
Read MoreAdobe officially debuts Photoshop Camera for iOS and Android
Adobe's free Photoshop Camera app is officially available in the App Store and on Google Play.
Read MoreNow Signal on iOS can securely transfer your data to a new device
It's now finally possible to transfer your Signal data from one iPhone to another.
Read MoreFlipboard's 'Local' news tab now serves 50 US and Canadian cities
Back in January, Flipboard launched the "Local" tab to highlight news from local publications in select North American cities.
Read MoreThe new Sonos app and S2 update are available now
Sonos owners can now download the company's new S2 app to control their Sonos devices.
Read MoreTelegram adds video editor and more creative tools
A robust Telegram update has added video editing to the messaging app, according to a recent blog post. The "most powerful photo editor to be implemented in a messaging app," as Telegram described it, can now be used to make a variety of changes to video.
Read MoreInstacart takes steps to discourage 'tip baiting'
Instacart is implementing multiple measures to deter 'tip baiting,' including banning repeat offenders.
Read MoreDropbox is testing a password manager
Dropbox has started beta testing a minimalist password manager on Android called Dropbox Passwords.
Read MoreSignal adds a face blurring tool its secure messaging app
Signal has added a face-blurring feature to its app.
Read MoreThe BBC's Beeb voice assistant is ready for testing on PC
The BBC is launching its voice assistant 'Beeb' in beta.
Read MoreFrance releases a voluntary contact tracing app
The French government has released a contract tracing app, called StopCovid, to notify people when they've been in contact with someone who is later diagnosed with COVID-19, as reported by Bloomberg.
Read MorePeloton’s workout app comes to Apple TV
The Peloton app is officially available on Apple TV, giving quarantined gym-goers more options for home exercise as coronavirus concerns linger.
Read MoreGrindr will finally remove the app's ethnicity filter
Many users are asking why it's taken so long for Grindr to remove the ethnicity filter.
Read MoreItaly's 'Immuni' COVID-19 contact tracing app uses Google, Apple tech
Four regions will pilot the exposure notification app starting next week.
Read MorePAX skirts Apple's vape app ban with a web version
Apple may have banned vape software from the App Store, but PAX is betting a web app will be enough for some smokers.
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Uber is reportedly trying to buy Postmates
Uber has reportedly made an offer to buy Postmates, creating a food delivery giant.
Read MoreTesla's solar panels are now more efficient and affordable
Tesla's solar panels are now about 10 percent more efficient. They're also more affordable.
Read MoreJapan releases contact-tracing app using Apple and Google tech (updated)
Japan's new COVID-19 contact-tracing app is based on the framework provided by Google and Apple.
Read MoreAT&T is laying off thousands of workers and closing 250 stores
The job cuts will reportedly include more than 3,400 technicians and clerical staff.
Read MoreWalmart tests a cashierless store to prevent coronavirus spread
A Walmart store is going all-in on self-checkout in hopes of reducing the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreDoorDash faces lawsuit from San Francisco DA over worker classification
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin has filed a lawsuit against DoorDash for, in his own words, "illegally misclassifying employees as independent contractors."
Read MoreBose shuts down AR development
Bose is quitting augmented reality as the technology didn't live up to promises.
Read MoreYelp lets businesses share how they're enforcing COVID-19 safety precautions
With this in mind, Yelp has made two major changes: the addition of a COVID-19 business updates section, and waitlist updates for restaurants.
Read MoreNew York AG asks Google and Apple to vet third-party COVID-19 contact tracing apps
Now, New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging the tech giants to ensure that those applications aren't capable of collecting sensitive personal health information, to minimize any invasive data collection and to guarantee that they truly delete consumer information.
Read MoreDoorDash will deliver non-prescription essentials from CVS
DoorDash is now delivering non-prescription items from CVS.
Read MoreAirbnb agrees to hand over hosts’ data to settle its NYC lawsuit
Airbnb settles its lawsuit with New York City.
Read MoreHouse wants four 'big tech' CEOs to testify in competition probe
House competition investigators have reportedly asked the CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook to testify in July.
Read MoreZoom admits it complied with Chinese request to suspend activist accounts
Wang told Reuters: "Zoom compiled with China's request...
Read MoreZoom waffles on the fate of US-based Chinese activist’s account
Zoom reactivates the account of a US-based Chinese activist that it closed after the account hosted a memorial for the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
Read MoreFacebook, Google and other tech giants renew pledge to combat child sexual abuse
Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Twitter and other tech giants are working together under a new initiative called Project Protect to help combat child sexual abuse online.
Read MoreEPA orders Amazon and eBay to remove products posing as coronavirus remedies
eBay and Amazon will face fines if they don't ensure fraudulent 'COVID killing' products are removed from their sites.
Read MoreUber, Lyft drivers are employees according to California regulator
Uber and Lyft drivers are classified as employees, the California Public Utilities Commission has officially ruled. The regulator, which oversees ride-hailing companies, declared its decision in an order published on Tuesday. It said "a person providing labor or services for remuneration shall be considered an employee rather than an independent contractor" under AB5, the state's new law covering gig work, which became effective on January 1st, 2020.
Read MoreIBM stops work on facial recognition over human rights concerns
IBM is exiting its facial recognition business over concerns of possible human rights violations and racial biases.
Read MoreSony fined $2.4 million over illegal return policy in Australia
Sony Europe broke the rules outlined by the Australian Consumer Law, and now must pay a $2.4 million fine.
Read MoreFitbit's COVID-19 ventilator gets emergency FDA approval
Fitbit has received the FDA's emergency approval for its ventilator, but it doesn't have clients just yet.
Read MoreZoom usage peaked at 300 million daily participants in April
Zoom's earnings show how much people are relying on its video conferencing software.
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Buying Guides (54)
Amazon's one-day SanDisk sale includes $30 off a 1TB portable SSD
Today only, Amazon is discounting a bunch of SanDisk storage products.
Read MoreLenovo's Google-powered Smart Clock drops to $40 at Best Buy
Lenovo's Smart Clock with Google Assistant is on sale for $40 at Best Buy today.
Read MoreWeber's connected pellet grills are $200 off for July 4th
Weber is selling its connected SmokeFire pellet grills for $200 off, making backyard barbecues more affordable.
Read MoreAmazon's brand new Fire HD 8 tablets are $30 off for today only
f you're on the fence about purchasing the latest Fire HD tablets, Amazon has a deal that might sway you. For today only, it's offering the all-new Fire HD for $59.99 and the Fire HD Plus for $79.99, or $30 each off the regular prices.
Read MoreThis week's best deals: Apple Watch Series 5, Echo Dot and more
The best deals we found this week that are still available include the Apple Watch Series 5 for $299, the 256GB iPad mini for $499 and the Amazon Echo Dot with clock for $35.
Read MoreSteam's Summer Sale kicks off with discounts on 'Doom Eternal', 'Skyrim' and more
The Steam Summer Sale is now live and has thousands of games on discount if you're looking for something new to help you cope with COVID-19-related stress. You can also get The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition for $16 instead of $40 and Dark Souls III Deluxe Edition for $21 instead of $85.
Read MoreGarmin's feature-packed Forerunner 235 GPS watch is just $140 on Amazon
The Garmin Forerunner 235 is on sale for its lowest price ever.
Read MoreApple's 256GB iPad mini is $50 off at Amazon
Apple's 256GB versions of the iPad mini have received a $50 discount at Amazon.
Read MoreNintendo's Vehicle and VR Starter Set Labo kits are $20 each at Best Buy
Best Buy has once again discounted select Nintendo Labo kits to $20.
Read MoreJaybird’s Tarah Bluetooth earbuds are at their lowest price on Best Buy
If you didn't take advantage of Best Buy's half-off deal for Jaybird's Tarah Bluetooth earbuds earlier this month, then now's the time to get a pair — they're at their lowest price yet on the retailer's website. Buy Jaybird Tarah at Best Buy - $30 The Tarah earbuds are a fantastic workout pair.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 5 is back to $299 after WWDC announcements
The Apple Watch Series 5 is back at its lowest price ever after the company details forthcoming updates.
Read MoreThe Surface Pro 7 with Type Cover is on sale for $599 at Best Buy
Best Buy is selling Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 with a Type Cover for $599 -- a potentially great deal if you like the specs.
Read MoreGet Garmin's entry-level Forerunner 35 GPS watch for $90
Once $200, Garmin's Forerunner 35 GPS smartwatch is currently $90 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's a great price for a watch that's perfect for newbie runners.
Read MoreAll Otterbox Star Wars cases are 20 percent off today only
Otterbox is slashing prices on its Star Wars collection in honor of the punny "I am Your Father's Day." Today only, you can save 20 percent off their typically durable cases. If you're into Star Wars, pick one up for yourself and call it a celebration of the strong father figures in the franchise.
Read MoreThis week's best deals: 10.2-inch iPad, Apple Watch Series 5 and more
The best deals we found this week include the 10.2-inch iPad for $250, $100 off the Apple Watch Series 5, and Amazon's Kindle on sale for $65.
Read MoreApple's 256GB iPad Air is on sale for $549
You can currently get the 256GB model iPad Air for $100 off at Amazon.
Read MoreSave $100 on the Apple Watch Series 5 at Amazon
Both the GPS and cellular versions of the Apple Watch Series 5 are on sale on Amazon today.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro are at their lowest ever price on Amazon
Apple's AirPods Pro are on sale at Amazon for a new low of $220.
Read MoreRoku discounts its streaming devices ahead of Father's Day
Roku is running a sale on multiple players, including a Premiere for just $29.
Read MoreApple's 10.2-inch iPad is back on sale for $250
Apple's excellent entry-level iPad is once again on sale for $250. You can also get the 32GB model for $100 off.
Read MoreGrab an Amazon Kindle for $65 in time for Father's Day
Amazon has discounted both the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite in time for Father's Day.
Read MoreApple's latest iPad mini drops to $349 at Amazon
Apple's current-generation iPad mini is on sale for $349 at Amazon, making it a better deal if you prefer a small tablet.
Read MoreAmazon offers steep discounts on a host of Echo speakers
Amazon is running significant sales on multiple Echo devices, including the Dot, Flex, Plus and Studio.
Read MoreGet a Lenovo Smart Clock for $40 at Best Buy
Remember when you could check the time in the middle of the night without grabbing your phone and getting sucked into a vortex of work email and Twitter notifications? Lenovo has a good solution: the company's Smart Clock is now $40 at Best Buy, a $20 savings off its usual sale price and half the $80 price tag it carried at release.
Read MoreGrab Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ for $850 at Amazon
Amazon has cut the price of Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ to $850 -- a hefty $250 off the price of the flagship-class phone.
Read MoreGet two 10-inch Echo Show displays for the price of one
Best Buy is offering two of Amazon's second-generation Echo Show displays for the price of one.
Read MoreThis week's best deals: MacBook Air, Nintendo summer sale and more
The best deals from this week that you can still buy now include $100 off Apple's new MacBook Air, Bose 700 headphones for $300 and discounted digital Switch games from Nintendo.
Read MoreBeats' Solo Pro headphones are on sale for $230 at Amazon and Best Buy
Amazon and Best Buy are discounting Beats Solo Pro headphones to $230 -- a good deal if you like the design.
Read MoreSave $60 on Withings' stylish Steel HR smartwatch
Withings has discounted its handsome Steel HR series by $60.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra is $300 off at Amazon for today only
Save $300 on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra for one day only.
Read MoreHow to purchase your next pair of glasses online
If you have a relatively recent prescription and an internet connection, you can easily find a pair of stylish -- and shockingly affordable -- glasses online.
Read MoreSave $20 on Fitbit's Charge 4 with GPS tracking
The Charge 4, Fitibit's first fitness tracker in a couple of years to feature built-in GPS tracking, is currently on sale for $130.
Read MoreAnova's Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro is $200 off on Amazon
Anova's Pro Sous Vide Precision Cooker is a whopping $200 off.
Read MoreGet 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $23
A three-month subscription of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is now only $23 at Best Buy, down from its normal $45 price tag. Game Pass Ultimate grants you access to a sizable library of games that you can play on your Xbox One or PC.
Read MoreSony's excellent WF-1000XM3 earbuds are on sale for only $178
Two of Sony's most compelling pairs of in-ear headphones are currently on sale at Amazon and Best Buy.
Read MoreJaybird’s Tarah Bluetooth earbuds drop to $45 at Best Buy
Jaybird's Tarah Bluetooth earbuds are on sale for more than half-off at Best Buy today.
Read MoreBose's 700 headphones are on sale for $299 at Amazon
Bose's 700 over-ear headphones have dropped to $299 on Amazon so long as you aren't picky about the color.
Read MoreThe new MacBook Air is on sale for $900 at Amazon
The latest, base model MacBook Air is on sale for $900 at Amazon today.
Read MoreLenovo's 7-inch Google smart display is on sale for $80 at Best Buy
Best Buy is selling the Lenovo Smart Display 7 for $80, making a tempting alternative to Google's Nest Hub.
Read MoreThe best deals we found this week: 16-inch MacBook Pro, PS Plus and more
The best deals we found this week that you can still get today include $300 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro, one year of PlayStation Plus for $42 and the Google Pixel 3a for $280.
Read MoreGet three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $25 at Amazon
Save money on your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription with this deal from Amazon.
Read MoreApple's new MacBook Air is $100 off at Amazon
Apple's newest MacBook Air with a Core i5 processor is on sale for $1,199 at Amazon.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 3 is on sale for $179
Ahead of Father's Day, Amazon and Walmart have discounted both the 38mm and 42mm models of Apple Watch Series 3 GPS by $20.
Read MoreAmazon knocks $300 off the price of Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro
Amazon has dropped the price of Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro to $2,100, or $300 off.
Read MoreA few Nintendo Labo kits drop to $20 each on Best Buy
Best Buy is offering discounts on select on Nintendo Labo kits, including a VR starter kit.
Read MoreThe kitchen gear that's worth your money
We've outlined the kitchen gadgets that are worth your cash as well as those you can safely skip.
Read MoreGrab Samsung's 500GB T5 SSD for $80 at Best Buy
Samsung's 500GB T5 portable SSD is currently $80 at Best Buy, matching its previous lowest ever price.
Read MoreSave $199 on Apple's latest 13-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon
Amazon has discounted two variants of Apple's recently released 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro, allowing you to get extra storage at no additional cost.
Read MoreIntroducing Engadget's Dads and Grads gift guide
The Engadget team is very excited to launch our first-ever Dads and Grads gift guide. Here, you'll find dozens of gift ideas from outdoor gear to subscription gifts.
Read MoreWhat to buy for new grads who need help "adulting"
The first few months (or years) after college can be hard. Here are the best gadgets and tools you can buy for new grads who need help "adulting."
Read MoreThe best gifts for your dad, the outdoorsman
In honor of the dads who'd rather be camping, grilling or relaxing in the backyard, here are the best gifts you can get for Dad, the outdoorsman.
Read MoreThe best subscription gifts for new grads
Among the dozens of subscription services and boxes available now, particular ones are quite useful for new grads. Here are the best subscriptions you can gift to new graduates.
Read MoreWhat to buy your dad who's hopelessly low-tech
So your dad isn't that great with technology -- that doesn't mean you can't gift him tech that will make his life easier. These are our picks for the best tech gifts you can get for low-tech dads.
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Computing (10)
NVIDIA's RTX GPUs now support DirectX 12 Ultimate
As of today, NVIDIA's GPUs officially support Microsoft's DirectX 12 Ultimate framework.
Read MoreAcer's new ConceptD PCs are for creatives on a budget
Acer has unveiled a host of more affordable ConceptD PCs, including a desktop and monitors to match.
Read MoreARM chips are inside the world's most powerful supercomputer
Japan's Fugaku supercomputer, which the country built using ARM processors, is now the world's most powerful supercomputer in the world.
Read MoreCorsair releases streaming-ready PCs with built-in capture cards
Corsair's new Vengeance gaming PCs include an Elgato 4K60 Pro capture card.
Read MoreAMD's XT chips are faster versions of its Ryzen 3000 CPUs
AMD's Ryzen 3000 series of CPUs have been available in various forms for about a year now. AMD says that these chips will have a four percent performance boost over those from the 3000 series. The Ryzen 9 3900XT, 7 3800XT and 5 3600XT processors have 12, eight and six cores, respectively.
Read MoreIntel's latest RealSense depth camera has twice the range of previous models
Intel's latest RealSense camera has twice the range and precision of previous models.
Read MoreIntel's Tiger Lake processors will feature on-chip malware protections
Intel has a new way to defend against malware threats.
Read MoreComputex 2020 is the latest canceled trade show
The massive Computex trade show in Taiwan had been pushed back to September, but now the 2020 event is officially canceled, and rescheduled for June 2021.
Read MoreTCL starts selling Android-powered TVs in the US
TCL is giving US customers more choice by shipping Android TV-based sets.
Read MoreLenovo brings Linux to its P-series ThinkPads and ThinkStations
The world's biggest PC manufacturer is embracing Linux in a larger way.
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Cybersecurity (24)
FCC says Huawei and ZTE are national security threats
The FCC has officially declared Huawei and ZTE as national security threats, barring carriers from using fund money on the Chinese technology.
Read MoreUS pushes Europe to reject Chinese baggage screening tech over spying fears
The US is pressuring Europe to kick out a Chinese tech company, Nuctech, making screening systems for airports.
Read MoreHitting the Books: The media's role in history's most damaging data dump
Disinformation efforts — the organized spread of lies — have proven especially effective in the modern media landscape.
Read MoreRussian behind elite cybercrime forum sentenced to 9 years in prison
The US has sentenced a Russian hacker behind a giant cybercrime forum to 9 years in prison.
Read MoreHackers are hiding virtual credit card skimmers in image file metadata
Sites using WooCommerce are being targeted by hackers as a way to steal credit card information.
Read MoreComcast is the first ISP to join Mozilla's push for more secure browsing
Comcast is the first internet provider to join a Mozilla program that uses encrypted DNS for more secure web browsing.
Read MoreDemographic report on protests shows how much info our phones give away
Data analytics company Mobilewalla released a report detailing the race, age and gender breakdowns of individuals who participated in protests in select cities during the weekend of May 29th.
Read MoreDOJ accuses WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of recruiting hackers
The Justice Department has filed updated charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that accuse him of recruiting hackers from Anonymous and beyond.
Read MoreBoston bans police and city use of facial recognition software
Following the wrongful arrest of Robert Williams, Boston has become the second-largest city in the US to ban the use of facial recognition software.
Read MoreRepublican Senate bill seeks an end to 'warrant-proof' encryption
It's the latest attempt to force tech companies to add a backdoor to encrypted services.
Read MoreFalse facial recognition match leads to a wrongful arrest in Detroit
A Michigan man was arrested due to a false match in a facial recognition system, and the ACLU is filing a complaint in response.
Read MoreZoom now promises end-to-end encryption is coming for all
Zoom will require free users to undergo a short verification process in order to enable end-to-end encryption.
Read MoreSix former eBay employees charged in a bizarre cyberstalking scheme
The Department of Justice has charged six former eBay employees with conspiracy to commit cyberstalking.
Read MoreSenators demand answers over Juniper Network's 2015 backdoor incident
Senators want answers by July 10th.
Read MoreWhatsApp was exposing users' phone numbers in Google search
WhatsApp claims it fixed an issue that was showing users' phone numbers in Google search results.
Read MoreCyberattack forces Honda to suspend global production for a day
Honda was forced to suspend global production for a day due to a cyberattack that infiltrated the company's internal servers in Tokyo.
Read MoreNintendo says 140,000 more NNID accounts were vulnerable
Nintendo's NNID breach was bigger than originally reported.
Read MoreStudy finds security holes in online voting for New Jersey and West Virginia (updated)
Researchers say they've found privacy and security issues in OmniBallot's online voting platform.
Read MoreBrave privacy browser 'mistake' added affiliate links to crypto URLs
Brave, the open-source Chromium-based browser that promises elevated privacy, has been called out by users for potentially putting revenue over user trust.
Read MoreIBM toolkit keeps data encrypted in iPhone and Mac apps while in use
IBM has released a toolkit that lets iOS and macOS apps use data while keeping it encrypted, offering a big boost to security.
Read MoreHow to protect your identity while protesting police brutality
As protests around the country against police brutality continue to expand, law enforcement's reaction grows ever more heavy-handed. Here are some ways to protect yourself and your identity.
Read MoreHackers targeted the UK's coronavirus vaccine research
The UK's GCHQ security and intelligence agency says hackers have targeted the country's healthcare system since the start of the coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreGoogle says state-backed hackers are targeting Trump and Biden campaigns
Google's security researchers say state-backed hackers from Iran and China have targeted the Trump and Biden presidential campaigns, respectively.
Read MoreZoom explains why free users won't get end-to-end encrypted video calls
Zoom will give paying customers tighter security.
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EVs and Transportation (56)
EV maker Byton halts operations for six months amid financial woes
Luxury EV designer Byton has paused its operations for six months due to financial problems worsened by the pandemic.
Read MoreFord starts taking Mustang Mach-E orders in the US
Ford's upcoming Mustang Mach-E is one step to makings its way to buyers, with the automaker opening up US orders for the EV.
Read MoreShareable electric scooters will be trialed in the UK from July 4th
It's taken a while, but the UK is ready to embrace shareable electric scooter schemes. Until now, electric scooters have been classed as 'motor vehicles' by law. The UK, meanwhile, has barely dabbled with the technology.
Read MoreHouse Democrats’ climate plan calls for 100 percent EV sales by 2035
House Democrats want to eliminate the US economy's greenhouse gas emissions, in part by pushing for 100 percent electric passenger vehicles.
Read MoreNext year's Geneva Motor Show is canceled too
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the 2021 Geneva Motor Show, originally scheduled for March 4th through 14th, 2021, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. The 2020 Geneva Motor Show was also canceled after the Swiss government banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people. The Geneva International Motor Show is one of the largest car shows in the world, usually attracting 600,000 people and 10,000 journalists, according to the statement.
Read MoreMercedes halts its car subscription service after lackluster demand
Mercedes-Benz has stopped a pilot for its car subscription service due to modest demand.
Read MoreStudy says road deaths could be cut in half if more safety tech were standard
Consumer Reports has released a study estimating that road deaths could be halved if automatic braking and other safety features were standard on every car.
Read MoreToyota recalls 752,000 Prius cars over flawed hybrid software
Toyota is recalling 752,000 Prius cars due to a glitch in the hybrid software that could lead to an engine stall.
Read MoreCalifornia push for zero-emissions heavy trucks starts in 2024
The state of California is requiring all trucks to be zero-emission beginning in 2024, thanks to a new mandate from the California Air Resources Board. The regulation, which CARB calls the "first in the world,"is meant to be a step towards California meeting its long-term emissions goals. The rule would apply specifically to medium- and heavy-duty trucks weighing 8,500 pounds or more.
Read MoreFord's new F-150 is its first with a hybrid V6 engine
The new F-150 will arrive this later with an optional hybrid V6 engine that Ford expects will have an EPA estimated 700 miles of range. It also has option Co-Pilot360 2.0 driving assists that will add hands-free driving on highways with a software update.
Read MoreVolvo will use Waymo technology to power its self-driving cars
Volvo will use Waymo technology to guide its self-driving cars, including one built for ride-hailing services.
Read MoreLyft settles with Justice Department over disability lawsuit
Lyft has settled with the Justice Department in a lawsuit alleging the company discriminated against customers with disabilities. Now, drivers will be required to help fold and stow wheelchairs and walkers for customers. The rideshare company has also been ordered to educate its drivers as well as pay complainants and a $40,000 civil penalty.
Read MoreNissan looks set to debut its Ariya EV in July
The hotly-tipped Nissan Ariya could arrive next month.
Read MoreJaguar will supply I-Pace EVs for Norway's new wirelessly-charged taxi service
Jaguar is backing the world's first high-powered wireless taxis.
Read MoreElectrify America’s first cross-country EV charging route is complete
Electrify America's first cross-country EV charging route stretches from Washington DC to LA.
Read MoreTesla trails the pack in its first JD Power car quality study
Tesla has appeared in JD Power's car reliability study for the first time -- at the back of the list.
Read MoreNHTSA investigates Tesla Model S touchscreen failures
The agency opened an investigation Monday after receiving 11 complaints over 13 months, according to NHTSA documents. MCU failure means several features of the touchscreen stop working, like web browsing, climate control and the rearview camera display.
Read MoreVauxhall and Opel unveil a radical new electric version of the Mokka
The popular SUV crossover is now available in an electric version.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Segway's Personal Transporter is going away
Segway isn't going away as a brand, but the company will stop making its two-wheeled personal transporter, in favor of other mobility machines. Also, we're digging into more iOS 14 features and the impact of Apple making its own CPUs.
Read MoreNVIDIA and Mercedes partner to create a next-gen car computer
During a joint press conference held Wednesday, NVIDIA and Mercedes Benz announced that they are teaming up to develop a "revolutionary in-vehicle computing system" for the automakers next generation of luxury automobiles in 2024.
Read MoreSegway will stop making its iconic self-balancing scooter
Segway is ending production of its definitive PT transporter on July 15th.
Read MoreRad Power launches a lightweight e-bike for $999
Rad Power Bike's latest model costs less and weighs less.
Read MoreJaguar's 2021 I-Pace features faster charging and an improved infotainment system
The Jaguar I-Pace has been updated for 2021.
Read MoreLyft details how it's going to make self-driving cars safer
Lyft's self-driving team called Level 5 has published its first ever Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment (VSSA) report (PDF), giving us a glimpse of how it plans to make sure that its autonomous vehicles are safe to use.
Read MoreCarKey unlocks your car with your iPhone
The first vehicle to get CarKey support will be the BMW 5 Series.
Read MoreOwlcam's new owner more than doubles the price of its annual LTE dashcam fee
Owlcam users will have to pay more than double their subscription fee to continue accessing LTE services.
Read MoreBMW and Mercedes call it quits on their self-driving car partnership
Less than a year after their initial announcement, BMW and Mercedes are ending what was supposed to be a long-term partnership to develop autonomous vehicles.
Read MoreLime report shows micromobility travel poses the lowest risk of contracting COVID-19
Lime has teamed up with cardiologist Dr. Mauro Montevecchi to write a white paper, which shows that using shared bikes and scooters — if you don't have your own — is the best way to travel to avoid COVID-19. Yes, Lime will definitely benefit from people choosing shared bike and scooter solutions instead of hailing an Uber, but the company cited research that backs up its claims. Lime points to a couple of studies explaining that the virus is spread primarily indoors and mainly through airborne transmission.
Read MoreFord's Mustang Mach-E uses the cloud to predict range more precisely
Ford will try to reduce range anxiety for buyers of its electric Mustang Mach-E by predicting the range more precisely. It unveiled a new feature called Intelligent Range, which will calculate how far you can go based on factors like driving behavior, weather forecasts and crowdsourced data from other Mach-E vehicles.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Ford's hands-free driving assist is coming in late 2021
Ford's hands-free driving technology isn't coming until next year, while Nintendo showed off a couple of new Pokémon games and Twitter adds an option to post voice messages.
Read MoreFord's Mustang Mach-E will add hands-free driving with a software update
Ford is planning more driver assists for 2021 vehicles, and its Mustang Mach-E crossover will be one of the first cars to have them. In late 2021, a software update will add 'hands-free' highway driving to its Co-Pilot 360 2.0 features.
Read MoreVW's production ID.4 sports a subtle design in 'leaked' photos
VW's ID.4 electric crossover has surfaced undisguised in China, and you almost wouldn't know it was an EV.
Read MoreLyft commits to all electric vehicles by 2030
Lyft has announced the rideshare company will transition to 100 percent electric vehicles (EV) by 2030. The change will affect drivers' personal cars and vehicles in every other Lyft program.
Read MoreLucid Motors will finally reveal its luxury electric sedan in September
Lucid Motors will unveil its production-ready Lucid Air on September 9th and plans to be production-ready by late 2020.
Read MoreFormula E returns August 5th with six races around an old Berlin airport
The Formula E season will resume -- and end -- with a six-race series around a Berlin airport starting August 5th.
Read MoreThe Trekker GT is Triumph's first electric bicycle
Triumph has launched its first e-bike, the Trekker GT -- meaning the UK motorcycle manufacturer has begun a foray into bicycles. The e-bike can be used for "commuting, fitness and everyday riding fun," Triumph says.
Read MoreTesla Model S officially breaks the 400 mile EPA range barrier
Tesla has announced that it's 2020 Model S Long-Range Plus is now EPA rated for 402 miles, cracking a significant psychological range barrier for electric vehicles.
Read MoreUK EVs will get special 'green' licence plates later this year
It can be difficult to hear a whisper-quiet electric vehicle. Grant Shapps, the UK's transport secretary, has confirmed that "green number plates" will be offered to EV drivers later this year. The UK government hopes the plates will accelerate EV adoption.
Read MoreUS regulators will share automated vehicle test data with the public
The program will also enable Federal, State, and local government "to coordinate and share information in a standard way." At the moment, the project counts nine companies and eight states as participants.
Read MoreTesla's US-made Model 3 now has standard wireless phone charging
Tesla Model 3 cars made in the US now offer standard wireless charging for your phone, not to mention USB-C.
Read MoreFord’s all-electric F-150 and Transit van will hit dealerships mid-2022
All-electric Ford F-150 pickups and Transit vans are slated to debut by mid-2022, according to Ford Motor COO Jim Farmely. Details on an electric F-150 have been sparse since the 2019 Detroit Auto Show when Ford first confirmed their plans to build an all-electric pickup.
Read MoreVolkswagen will start delivering ID.3 EVs to Europe in September
Volkswagen's ID.3 EV finally has an official release date. Consumers in most European countries will be able to order the car starting on June 17th.
Read MoreTesla is ready to mass-produce the Semi, Elon Musk says
In an email to staff, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said it's time to bring the Tesla Semi to "volume production."
Read MoreTwo Las Vegas casinos want to join the Boring Company’s tube system
Wynn Las Vegas and Resorts World want to get in on the new Boring Company transit system that will connect to the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Read MoreEV battery maker says its new cells can last a million miles
CATL says its new EV battery will last for a million miles. Tesla will put them in its new Chinese-made Model 3 sedans.
Read MoreUK may pay drivers to replace combustion cars with EVs
The UK may pay drivers up to £6,000 to replace their combustion engine cars with electric vehicles in a bid to revitalize the pandemic-struck economy.
Read MoreBosch's motorcycle crash detection automatically alerts emergency services
Bosch has launched a new emergency call system called Help Connect, which can automatically call for assistance when it detects accidents. Unlike similar emergency services that cater to cars, however, Help Connect is meant for motorcycles.
Read MoreGermany will require electric vehicle charging at every gas station
As part of a 130 billion euro stimulus plan, Germany will require every gas station in the country to install electric vehicle charging stations. According to Germany's Motor Transit Authority, out of 168,148 cars registered in May, only 3.3 percent were electric.
Read MoreIIHS study finds self-driving cars may only avoid a third of crashes
An IIHS study suggests that self-driving cars might only avoid a third of existing crashes unless they prioritize safety above all else.
Read MoreCowboy upgrades its e-bike with a carbon belt and puncture-resistant tires
The Cowboy 3 comes with a new carbon belt, puncture-resistant tires and a lower gear ratio.
Read MoreKitty Hawk moves on from its original flying car project
The Larry Page-backed flying car company Kitty Hawk has shut down work on its first vehicle, the Flyer, and shifted focus to its larger electric plane, dubbed Heaviside.
Read MoreFiat Chrysler's early EV plans include an Alfa Romeo SUV in 2022
Fiat Chrysler's EV plans are finally taking shape, and they should include a small SUV in 2022.
Read MoreFiat may automatically switch hybrids to electric-only mode in city centers
Fiat may allow its hybrid plug-in cars to automatically switch to electric-only mode when they enter congested city centers.
Read MoreEVs are a rare bright spot in a pandemic-struck European car market
Despite Europe being hit hardest by declining car sales, battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars increased their market share across the EU.
Read MoreYandex updates its self-driving tech on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata
Yandex revealed its fourth-generation self-driving car, a collaboration with Hyundai.
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Gaming (83)
Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell launches a game studio
Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell has launched a multiplayer-focused game studio, Mountaintop, and hopes it'll avoid the pitfalls of rivals.
Read More'Fortnite' finally sheds its Early Access label
Epic now considers 'Fortnite' an established game.
Read More‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ matches expand to 200 players for a limited time
There's a new multiplayer map in 'Modern Warfare' too.
Read MoreStadia-exclusive 'Crayta' feels like Google Docs for game creation
Ready to make your own games on Google's Stadia?
Read MoreProfessional cyclists will compete in a virtual Tour de France
The virtual tour will have a side event for amateurs called the Virtual l'Etape du Tour de France. Zwift and ASO, the real-life Tour de France organizer, want the event to have a celebratory atmosphere. Enter Zwift. Will Zwift racing ever supplant the real-life Tour?
Read More'Doom Eternal' classic mode recreates the original game's aesthetics
One of the new modes called Classic turns Eternal into a pixelated game with a 256 color palette that looks like the original Doom for PC. You can enable them in video settings like Classic Mode if you like 2016 Doom's aesthetics. There's also a Hack to the Future II event coming soon, which lets you unlock Doom's skeleton Revenant monster collectibles.
Read MoreUbisoft reportedly places two VPs on leave as it investigates misconduct
A recent slew of reports of sexual abuse and misconduct within gaming communities has included multiple accusations posted to social media about the culture and personnel within Ubisoft. Now Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports that a number of employees have been placed on leave pending those investigations, including two high-level executives, VPs Maxime Béland and Tommy François.
Read More'Beyond a Steel Sky' comes to Apple Arcade tomorrow
More than 20 years after the original came out, the sequel to Beneath a Steel Sky hits Apple Arcade on Friday.
Read More'Marvel's Avengers' will pit the superheroes against MODOK
The War Table stream included more gameplay and details about progression and co-op.
Read MoreThe next 'Don't Starve' game is a mobile title from Tencent
'Don't Starve: Newhome' adds to the survival gaming saga -- if you're willing to play on a phone.
Read More'Fortnite' will host a Christopher Nolan movie night this Friday
You may get to watch 'Inception,' 'Batman Begins' or 'The Prestige,' depending on where you live.
Read MoreRemastered 'Tony Hawk' games add eight new pro skaters to the roster
When 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2' return on PS4, Xbox One and PC this fall, they'll have all of the original skaters as well as eight new names representing the current generation.
Read MoreMarvel's Avengers for PS4 and Xbox One include next-gen upgrades
Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers was supposed to be out by May 15th, but the developer had to delay its release by four months to fine-tune and polish the game. The good news is that Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix have just announced that if you buy the game for current consoles, you'll be able to upgrade to the next-gen version at no additional cost. In a post on the PlayStation blog, Crystal Dynamics' CTO Gary Snethen detailed how the developer has upgraded the game for the PS5.
Read More‘Crash Bandicoot 4’ pretends the PS2-era games never happened
Precision platforming is at the heart of 'It's About Time.'
Read MoreEpic removed police cars from 'Fortnite'
Epic has removed police cars from 'Fortnite' in an apparent bid to be sensitive to current events.
Read More'Crash Bandicoot 4' will be revealed tomorrow at 11AM ET
'Crash Bandicoot 4' will be announced on June 22nd at 11AM Eastern, although leaks have spilled some of the details.
Read More'Star Wars: Squadrons' won't have microtransactions or constant add-ons
'Star Wars: Squadrons' won't just let you earn everything through gameplay -- there are no microtransactions or plans for a 'live service' roadmap.
Read MoreDC fighting game 'Injustice: Gods Among Us' is free for PS, Xbox and PC
Here's another game you can download for free and sink your teeth into: NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have made Injustice: Gods Among Us available at no cost until June 25th. An "Ultimate Edition" quickly made its way to the PS4 and, a few years later, also became available for the Xbox One.
Read More'Trover Saves the Universe' arrives on Oculus Quest
Justin Roiland's foul-mouthed adventure game has arrived on Oculus Quest.
Read More'Lost in Random' is a Tim Burton-like adventure game about dice
EA and Zoink have unveiled 'Lost in Random' a 2021 game with stop motion influences and a focus on... dice.
Read MoreEA gives a quick peek at next-gen 'FIFA 21' and 'Madden 21'
If you buy FIFA 21 on PS4 or Xbox One, you can claim a free next-gen upgrade.
Read MoreEA is bringing 'Skate' back
Yes, after years of rumors (not to mention near-constant fan demand), it's finally happening: there's a new Skate game in the works. There's nothing to show at this stage (you're looking at Skate 3 above). It's "really early," as the team explains.
Read MoreEA debuts 'Star Wars: Squadrons' gameplay
During its Play Live online event on Thursday, EA gave fans their first look at the upcoming combat flight sim, Star Wars: Squadrons. Set in the venerated Star Wars universe, Squadrons offers both a single player campaign where neophyte flyers can earn their wings and an intense online multiplayer.
Read More'It Takes Two' is a co-op platformer from the creator of 'A Way Out'
Hazelight has unveiled 'It Takes Two,' a co-op platformer that has you controlling two dolls and their emotions.
Read More'Apex Legends' is coming to Switch and Steam this fall with cross-play
There was also a look at the next collection event, Lost Treasures.
Read MoreWatch EA Play Live with us starting at 6:40PM ET
'Star Wars: Squadrons' and a new game from Hazelight are on the docket.
Read MoreTwitchCon San Diego has been canceled
It's looking at ways to 'join forces in an alternate dimension later this year.'
Read MoreGuinness reinstates Billy ‘King of Kong’ Mitchell’s world records
Guinness World Records reinstates Billy "Video Game Player of the Century" Mitchell's 'Donkey Kong' and 'Pac-Man' records.
Read More'Cyberpunk 2077' is delayed yet again until November 19th
But at least you'll get to learn a bit more about what's in store next week.
Read MoreThe QuizUp team is back with a battle royale trivia game
Trivia Royale's animated avatars are a fun spin on Memoji.
Read More‘Words with Friends’ spin-off ‘Word Pop’ pits you against Alexa
Zynga's new word game is voice-based.
Read More'Fortnite' Chapter 2 Season 3 features Aquaman and rideable sharks
After weeks of delays, the new Fortnite season is finally here and it's very....wet?
Read MoreHumble's racial justice bundle offers $1,200 in games and books for $30
Humble is offering a Fight for Racial Justice Bundle that provides $1,200 in games and books for $30, including dozens of well-known titles.
Read More'Madden 21' arrives August 25th with new player controls
EA's 'Madden 21' arrives on PS4, Xbox One and PC on August 25th.
Read MoreThe 'Fortnite' doomsday event starts at 2PM ET
Epic is ending the second season of 'Fortnite' Chapter 2 with a big event, and you can watch it unfold at 2PM ET -- though you'll want to show up early.
Read More'Star Wars: Squadrons' will let you pilot an X-wing in VR
It'll hit Xbox One, PS4 and PC on October 2nd and offer full cross-play support.
Read MoreAmazon's colonial MMO 'New World' enters closed beta on July 23rd
Amazon will start a closed beta test for its colonization-themed MMO 'New World' on July 23rd.
Read MoreThe 'Resident Evil' series has sold over 100 million copies
'Resident Evil' has become Capcom's first series with over 100 million sales.
Read MoreThe next 'Outlast' game is a Cold War co-op fight for survival
'The Outlast Trials' shakes up the series' formula by focusing on co-op survival.
Read More'XIII' remake heads to modern consoles on November 10th
The modern remake of XIII, the early 2000's first-person shooter based on the Belgian graphic novel of the same name, will finally be available for PC and the latest consoles this holiday season after a year-long delay.
Read More'Maneater' and the simple pleasures of being a killer shark
Maneater is a game that finally lets you be a killer shark.
Read MoreEA officially announces 'Star Wars: Squadrons' following leak
You'll get your first proper look at it when the reveal trailer drops on Monday.
Read More'Control' is headed to PS5 and Xbox Series X
You might get a taste of its ray-tracing capabilities on console.
Read More'Deathloop' brings Dishonored-like stealth action to PS5 and PC this holiday
'Deathloop' will meld Dishonored-like action and stealth with stylish gunplay when it comes to PS5 in holiday 2020.
Read MoreBethesda reveals gameplay for its 'Ghostwire: Tokyo' supernatural thriller
In Ghostwire: Tokyo, you'll hear and encounter sounds that you normally would not hear in the city in real life.
Read MoreGoogle ‘experiments’ with Stadia access on more Android phones
If your Android phone can access Google's Stadia app, you can try playing its cloud gaming service.
Read More'Pac-Man: Championship Edition’ demake is coming to the US
The NES-style demake of Pac-Man: Championship Edition will be part of Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1.
Read More'Call of Duty: Warzone' season four adds random mid-match twists
Eliminated players will have yet another way to rejoin a game.
Read More'Chivalry 2' cross-play medieval combat will connect all platforms
'Chivalry 2' will debut later this year on consoles and PC, and include crossplay so everyone can game along with everyone else.
Read More'Metal: Hellsinger' is a rhythm FPS game due in 2021
'Metal: Hellsinger' is yet another FPS set in hell, but it's a rhythm game, so you'll need to shoot your way out in sync with the game's soundtrack.
Read MoreSega classic 'Alex Kidd' is coming to modern consoles and PCs
'Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX' will revive the Sega Master System classic for modern gaming systems and PCs.
Read More'No Man's Sky' gets PS4, Xbox One and PC crossplay tomorrow
Starting on June 11th, No Man's Sky will be able to play with players on another, no matter what platform they play the game on.
Read MoreThe next chapter of 'Destiny 2' begins September 22nd with 'Beyond Light'
The fourth year of 'Destiny 2' will launch on September 22nd with 'Beyond Light,' which brings back The Stranger from the first game.
Read MoreBanned horror game 'Devotion' is available again in Taiwan
Taiwanese horror game Devotion is available for purchase again — but only in its home country. A Resetera gaming forum poster has discovered that physical copies of the game are up for sale on its developer's online shop and can be purchased in Taiwan. Devotion was only available for a week last year before its developer, Red Candle, pulled it from Steam.
Read MoreItch.io offers 700 games in a pay-what-you-want racial justice bundle
Itch.io is supporting racial justice and equality with a 700-game pay-what-you-want bundle that donates proceeds to social groups.
Read MoreOverwatch League re-focuses around a tournament format
On Monday, Blizzard shared details on how Overwatch League's upcoming Summer Showdown tournament will play out, along with new tweaks to the controversial Hero Pools.
Read MoreRiot Games team-up will offer mental health support to players in crisis via text
Riot Games announced a partnership with Crisis Text Line to offer free, confidential support for gamers facing a mental health crisis. Riot Games also already works with Active Minds, a nonprofit that promotes mental health education and healthy gaming practices.
Read More'Need For Speed Heat' is the first EA title to offer cross-play
PC, PS4 and Xbox One players can race each other starting tomorrow.
Read More'Final Fantasy VII Remake' and the curse of remade soundtracks
I listen to game music pretty often — and a large chunk of it is from the Final Fantasy game series, from the original right through to this year's remaster of a decades-old game. It had some of the major battle themes and catchier background songs but it's not all the tracks I want.
Read MoreLeaked 'Dead Island 2' copy shows the zombie game that might have been
A leaked, playable build of the original 'Dead Island 2' shows the zombie game before it moved to another developer.
Read MoreAfter Math: Take a mental health break from this crisis with these games
It's been a bonkers week. So if you feel the need to take a breather from this hellscape reality before diving back into the political fray (or even doomscrolling through Twitter again), this week's headlines have your back.
Read MoreRiot Games will donate $1 million to support racial equality
Riot is responding to anti-racism protests by pledging $1 million toward the ACLU and The Innocence Project.
Read MoreThe first live 'Destiny 2' event kicks off at 1PM ET (updated)
Bungie is holding its first live 'Destiny 2' event at 1PM Eastern, and it might just change the game's landscape.
Read MoreWhen the NBA returns it may use 'NBA 2K' for crowd noise
The NBA is close to restarting its season, and one option on the table is using 'NBA 2K20' to simulate the sounds of fans, even though teams will play in empty arenas.
Read More‘Pokémon Go’ raid invites will let friends join your battle remotely
'Pokémon Go' is adding raid invites to make it easier for you to play with friends from a distance, as well as stickers for gift messages.
Read MoreSummer Games Done Quick will be an online-only event this year
SGDQ 2020 will still take place from August 16th-23rd.
Read MoreSega wants to turn Japanese arcades into 'fog gaming' data centers
The company might be developing a streaming platform for arcade machines.
Read More'Call of Duty' games now display a Black Lives Matter message
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has been updated with a splash screen message in support of the Black Lives Matter organization.
Read MoreRiot is testing 'Valorant' on consoles -- but don't get your hopes up
Riot's not yet sure if the experience 'translates completely to console play.'
Read More'Doom' and 'Doom II' are free for some Chromebook owners
Now, Doom and Doom II are available for free on Chromebooks for a limited time. The offer isn't available to every Chromebook user, so check the perks page to see if you qualify (via Android Police).
Read MoreRockstar temporarily closes online games in support of Black Lives Matter
The publisher is taking the games offline for two hours 'in honor of George Floyd.'
Read More'Project Cars 3' trailer has some sim racing fans worried
Fans are debating whether the next 'Project Cars' game is realistic enough to be a real race sim.
Read More'Call of Duty' developer will further crack down on racist players
Infinity Ward is clamping down further on racism in 'Call of Duty,' including more monitoring and better filtering.
Read MoreEpic delays the next 'Fortnite' event and season again
The publisher made the call amid widespread anti-racism protests.
Read MoreThe next 'Elite Dangerous' expansion lets players walk on planets
Elite Dangerous studio Frontier Developments has announced the game's latest expansion, Odyssey, which will allow players to explore planets on-foot.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Sega's tiny Game Gear Micro appears
This morning we're looking at Sega's latest retro console -- a small recreation of the Game Gear handheld. Also, Google's Android 11 beta is rolling out early to some Pixel 4 owners.
Read More'Cyberpunk 2077' Night City Wire livestream delayed to June 25th
The Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire livestream will now occur June 25th in light of recent anti-racism protests. Scheduled as part of Summer Game Fest, the event was originally set for June 11th and would have given fans a new look at CD Projekt Red's forthcoming RPG.
Read MoreActivision temporarily pauses new 'Call of Duty' seasons
The new seasons of 'Call of Duty' have been postponed for now.
Read MoreBungie will reveal the ominous future of 'Destiny 2' on June 9th
Bungie has teased the next big chapter for 'Destiny 2,' and it's not looking great for humanity.
Read More‘Hardspace: Shipbreaker’ is a puzzle-solving parable
'Hardspace: Shipbreaker' is a fun zero-g puzzle game set in a dystopian future where even oxygen is a commodity.
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Google (54)
The Stadia Controller finally works wirelessly with Android phones
Time to say goodbye to that clunky cable.
Read MoreNest makes its Seasonal Savings program free for all thermostat users
The feature makes small tweaks to Nest thermostat settings to help reduce energy consumption. Until now, Seasonal Savings were only available if a customer's utility provider offered Seasonal Savings programs.
Read MoreLife found a way with Google’s ‘Jurassic World’ AR models
You can see scale 3D models with Google's new Jurassic World tie-in.
Read MoreGoogle has acquired North, the maker of Focals smart glasses
Google is officially the new owner of North.
Read MoreGoogle will host a virtual 'Hey Google' smart home keynote on July 8th
Google has just announced that it's holding an online event for its smart home developer community on July 8th. While California seems to have rolled back its reopening plans due to an explosion of new coronavirus cases, Google will push through with a virtual event this time. The Works With "Hey Google" Smart Home Summit will start with a keynote by Michele Turner, the Product Management director of Google's Smart Home Ecosystem.
Read MoreGoogle's Stadia controller gains basic Assistant functionality
The Stadia controller has gained some basic Google Assistant functionality.
Read MoreGoogle Photos will no longer back up WhatsApp and Instagram images by default
Google Photos will no longer back up images from WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and other messaging and social media services, the company announced.
Read MoreYouTube bans Richard Spencer and David Duke over hate speech
YouTube has banned several high-profile alt-right figures.
Read MoreGoogle News will direct users to local COVID-19 info
Google plans to display local coronavirus news in the Google News app.
Read MoreGoogle's Phone app will tell you why businesses are calling
If you're using Google's Phone app, you'll soon be able to know why a business establishment is calling before you even pick up. In a new support page discovered by Android Police, the tech giant goes into detail about a feature called "Verified Calls." Businesses that choose to go through and pass Google's verification process will be able to send the dedicated Verified Calls server their phone number, your phone number and their reason for calling, such as "Scheduling your internet installation" or "Your food delivery."
Read MoreGoogle's Android TV dongle might arrive alongside new software
Google's Android TV dongle has surfaced again in code, and it now looks like the device might ship when Android 11 is ready.
Read MoreGoogle is finally adding virtual backgrounds to Meet for education
Aside from those moderator features, Google will also roll out a larger tiled view that can display up to 49 participants at once.
Read MoreGoogle adds group video calls to Duo and Meet on smart displays
This marks the first time Meet will be available on Google's smart displays, too. These new features make Google's smart displays more useful than before — even though you could conduct video calls on them previously, support for groups was an important feature that was missing.
Read MoreGoogle's redesigned Photos app includes a map view
Google has revamped Photos with a simpler design that still includes a sought-after map view.
Read MoreGoogle makes its AR-centric Depth API available to all developers
Google's AR Depth API is now available to all developers.
Read MoreGoogle will pay publishers for 'high-quality' news and absorb paywall costs
Google has announced that it will start paying publishers to license "high-quality" content in an upcoming service it's describing as a "news experience." The announcement appears to confirm rumors from earlier this year that Google planned to launch a news site much like Apple News+.
Read MoreGoogle will auto-delete new users' web data after 18 months
Google will continuously delete your browsing and location history after 18 months.
Read MoreGoogle Voice and Google Fi finally work with the same account
Google Voice and Google Fi can finally coexist on the same account.
Read MoreGoogle adds fact checking to image searches
Google has introduced fact checking information to image searches, reducing the chances that you'll be caught out by a fake.
Read MoreGoogle Maps may offer routes connecting bikes and cars to public transit
Google Maps code hints that the app may soon provide routes that link 'first mile' transportation to public transit.
Read MoreGoogle will shut down its AI-guided Photos printing service on June 30th
Google is ending its AI-guided Photos printing trial service on June 30th, but it might lead to a similar feature in the long run.
Read MoreGoogle makes it easier to deregister your phone number for RCS messages
Google has quietly rolled out (via Android Police) a new tool that makes its much simpler to deregister the number you used for its first-party RCS-enabled Messages platform. You can already deregister your number in the Settings page of the Messages app by enabling "chat features off."
Read MoreGoogle search helps refugees get official answers to their questions
Google's web search now offers UN-approved answers to refugees' questions about aid.
Read MoreGoogle tests interactive location listings in Street View
Google is testing an added augmented reality layer in Street View that adds interactive place markers.
Read MoreGoogle marks Juneteenth with a video doodle and historical information
Along with many other corporations suddenly moved to demonstrate a deeper understanding of issues facing Black people in the US, Google is, for the first time, posting a doodle for Juneteenth.
Read MoreGoogle's Area 120 reveals Pinterest-like app called Keen
Keen, the latest experiment to come out of Google's Area 120, sounds an awful lot like Pinterest.
Read MoreGoogle's latest Chrome experiment lets you jam on a piano with friends
Google's Shared Piano lets you create a virtual practice room and play piano, strings, drums and more with your friends.
Read MoreGoogle is testing a way to purchase Android subscriptions outside the app
One of the features it's testing is the ability to pay for subscription from within an app's Google Play listing and even if you've yet to install the app itself. The new feature could help boost transparency in the Google Play store, which the company has been striving towards as of late.
Read MoreGoogle's latest Chrome extension helps you link directly to a piece of website text
The extension makes it easier to point towards specific text.
Read MoreGoogle's racial equity push includes $175 million for Black businesses
Google is committing to racial equity by improving representation and contributing $175 million to businesses.
Read MoreGoogle's latest developer tools could make Assistant more capable
Three new features in particular are most intriguing: Home Storage, Continuous Match mode and AMP support on smart displays. To make smart displays more useful, Google is also announcing AMP support for those devices, so you can see compatible content on your screens.
Read MoreGoogle will default to phone notifications for two-factor sign-ins
Google will default to phone verification prompts for two-factor sign-ins instead of less secure SMS codes.
Read MoreGoogle Duo on the web now supports 32-person video chat
Google Duo has upped its game over the last two months. Now, Google has updated Duo's capacity: when using the web client, you can hold a group video chat with up to 32 people. The new upgrade gives Google's video chat app the same capacity as FaceTime.
Read MoreGoogle optimizes its WiFi routers for slow internet connections
Google has updated its WiFi routers to boost performance with slow internet connections, helping them handle more tasks at once.
Read MoreGoogle partners with Parallels to bring Windows apps to Chrome OS
For years, Parallels has provided virtualization software so you could run full Windows installs on a Mac, but today they're tackling a new OS. The company just announced that it is partnering with Google to work on bringing full Windows application support to Chrome OS enterprise devices.
Read MoreGoogle cuts the price of its Stadia starter kit to $100
But it no longer includes a three-month Stadia Pro pass.
Read MoreGoogle is bringing Meet to the Gmail app for iOS and Android
Google is bringing Meet video calling service to the Gmail app on Android and iOS.
Read MoreGoogle's Home speaker could get a Nest-branded replacement
A new version of Google's smart speaker is long overdue.
Read MoreAlphabet partners with local library to deliver books to students
Students in a Virginia county can order books online and have them dropped off via one of Wing's drones.
Read MoreGoogle countersues Sonos for smart speaker patent infringement
In the latest move of a heated smart speaker legal battle, Google has countersued Sonos, claiming the smart speaker company infringed its patents, Bloomberg has reported.
Read MoreGoogle will restrict advertisers targeting ads for jobs, housing and credit
Google has worked with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to avoid enabling Fair Housing Act violations.
Read MoreYouTube will 'amplify' Black creators with a $100 million fund
YouTube is creating a $100 million multi-year fund dedicated to Black creators, artists and their stories.
Read MoreGoogle Assistant’s most helpful features arrive on more smart home devices
Some of Google Assistant's most helpful features are coming to more smart home devices this week: Voice Match, default speaker selection and the ability to adjust hotword sensitivity. Google announced today that they'll be coming to all Google Assistant-compatible devices in the next week.
Read MoreGoogle is working on Bluetooth fixes for the Pixel Buds
Google says it's working on a fix for the Bluetooth connectivity and stability issues that have affected some Pixel Buds units since launch.
Read MoreGoogle Maps updates help you travel in the COVID-19 era
Google has rolled out two new features for its Maps app meant to help users get around safely in the time of COVID-19, according to a new post on the Google blog. The app now shows alerts informing you of any coronavirus-related travel restrictions and reports on how crowded public transit may be.
Read MoreThe DoJ is investigating Google's search dominance, DuckDuckGo CEO suggests
Judging by questions it has asked rival DuckDuckGo, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) and state regulators may be investigating Google's search engine dominance. DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg told Bloomberg that officials asked him questions about the idea of forcing Google to give users alternatives to its browser both on Android and in Chrome.
Read MoreGoogle's featured snippets now take you straight to the info you want
Google's highlighted featured snippet tool makes it easier to navigate to the information you want.
Read MoreGoogle makes it easier to use security keys on iOS devices
Google is making it easier to use security keys and its Advanced Protection Program to secure Google Accounts on iOS devices.
Read MoreGoogle offers a free Nest Hub to some Aware subscribers
Until July 31st, Google is offering some Nest Aware subscribers in the US a free Nest Hub. Check your email to see if you qualify.
Read MoreLawsuit accuses Google of tracking users in Incognito mode
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Google is accusing the company of violating federal wiretap laws by tracking users' online activities even when they're in Incognito mode.
Read MoreLeak offers an early look at Google's rumored Android TV dongle
Google's reported Android TV dongle appears to have surfaced in leaked images, including its remote and interface.
Read MoreGoogle is sending Android 11 updates to some Pixel 4 owners early
Google seems to have given select users access to a beta version of Android 11 even though it canceled the mobile platform's beta launch on June 3rd.
Read MoreGoogle brings personal safety and battery updates to Pixels
The most timely of these is the rollout of the Pixel 4's Personal Safety app to all Pixel devices. Google is also adding a Safety Check tool that lets you schedule a check-in from the app at a later time.
Read MoreGoogle's advanced hacking protection comes to Nest devices
Google's Advanced Protection Program now works with your Nest devices, not just PCs and phones.
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Laptops (7)
Acer updates its gaming laptops with new Intel chips
Acer's gaming laptops are getting updated CPUs and GeForce graphics options.
Read MoreAcer’s new high-end Chromebook is the Spin 713
The Spin 713 has some of Intel's Project Athena magic dust, and it shows.
Read MoreASUS's latest ZenBooks are thin and light but don't skip on ports
ASUS has unveiled a trio of new laptops it says are the "world's thinnest with full I/O ports" — the ZenBook 13 (UX325), ZenBook 14 (UX425/UM425) and ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363).
Read MoreLenovo's latest Flex laptop is its first with 5G connectivity
Lenovo's Flex 5G is a 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop with an integrated 5G modem.
Read MoreApple's 16-inch MacBook Pro gets a 5600M GPU option with HBM2 memory
Apple has introduced a Radeon Pro 5600M graphics upgrade for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac Pro owners can get an SSD kit to upgrade their storage.
Read MoreIntel's '3D' Lakefield chips arrive for foldables and ultrathin laptops
After years of anticipation, Intel is officially launching its Lakefield mobile processors today, its first chips to combine its Core i3 and i5 hardware together with low-power "Tremont" Atom cores.
Read MoreHP's new gaming laptops include an Omen 15 redesign and 16-inch Pavilion
HP is revamping its gaming laptops in a big way, including a sleeker Omen 15 and its first 16-inch Pavilion.
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Meta (31)
Advertisers are running from Facebook. What's next?
At this point, the question isn't how big the advertising boycott will get, but what will it actually accomplish.
Read MoreFacebook bans 'boogaloo' accounts and pages linked to violence
Facebook has banned the 'boogaloo' movement as a violent organization.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Facebook revealed its sunglasses-like VR prototype
This morning we're looking into Twitch's temporary ban of Donald Trump, a slick VR prototype from Facebook and Netflix's 'Cuphead' preview.
Read MoreFacebook envisions using holographics for super-slim VR glasses
Facebook researchers are exploring holographic displays that could lead to very thin and light VR glasses.
Read MoreFacebook's advertiser boycott is getting even bigger
More big names have signed on to protest the company's policies.
Read MoreFacebook will link all 2020 US election posts to its voter hub
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared additional details about the company's 2020 US election plans on Friday.
Read MoreFacebook will label posts from politicians that break its rules
Facebook will add warnings to posts from politicians that break its rules.
Read MoreFacebook discontinues Oculus Go headset to focus on the Quest
Facebook is discontinuing the Oculus Go to concentrate on more advanced headsets like the Quest.
Read MoreFacebook’s new choreography AI is a dancing queen
It is capable of interpreting his company's dance style and generating more movements based on the using thousands of hours of video it was trained on. What's more they were limited to the style of the dances and music they had been trained on. But Facebook's AI is much more stylistically flexible.
Read MoreFacebook acquires Google Street View competitor Mapillary
Facebook is pushing forward with its map-based ambitions.
Read MoreHouse Intelligence Committee grills Facebook over algorithms
Facebook didn't have many answers.
Read MoreFacebook pledges $200 million to support Black-owned businesses
Facebook plans to spend $200 million to support Black-owned businesses and organizations.
Read MoreFacebook will share new independent privacy reports with the FTC
Facebook is continuing its transparency push.
Read MoreFacebook creates voting information hub for the 2020 US election
The social network's voter registration campaign back in 2016 was a huge success, so now it's aiming for double the number of people it helped register in 2018 and 2016.
Read MoreFacebook removes hundreds more accounts over hate speech
Facebook has removed more accounts associated with hate groups.
Read MoreFacebook expands Portal group calls to 50 people
It's bringing more Zoom-esque features to the device.
Read MoreFacebook experiments with adding Face ID to Messenger inbox
Facebook Messenger's latest test adds extra security to your inbox.
Read MoreFacebook announces the winner of its Deepfake Detection Challenge
After a nearly year-long competition, Facebook announced the winner of its Deepfake Detection Challenge on Friday morning.
Read MoreUK's antitrust watchdog is investigating Facebook's purchase of Giphy
Facebook may have broken some antitrust laws when purchasing Giphy last month for a reported $400 million.
Read MoreFacebook test adds Wikipedia information to search results
Facebook is testing a new feature that displays factual information from Wikipedia in some search results, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The feature was first reported by Social Media Today, which cited Twitter users who spotted it.
Read MoreFacebook's former product chief will return to the company
Facebook's Chief Product Officer left last year amid disagreements with Zuckerberg.
Read MoreJoe Biden calls on Facebook to 'promote real news, not fake news'
Biden's campaign takes aim at Facebook over political ads and misinformation.
Read MoreFacebook suspended hundreds of anti-racist skinheads and musicians
Facebook has suspended hundreds of anti-racist skinheads and musicians in what appears to have been a mistaken crackdown.
Read MoreFacebook paid for a tool to hack its own user, then handed it to the FBI
According to Motherboard, Facebook paid a security firm to develop a hack that the FBI eventually used to bring down a serial child abuser.
Read MoreFacebook rolls out its dedicated News section to all US users
Facebook News is now available to all in the US with a section for local updates, although seeing it may require some extra work.
Read MoreZuckerberg says he will 'review' policies after employee backlash
Zuckerberg tried to reassure employees, but stopped short of committing to specific changes.
Read MoreFacebook attempts to stop the spread of controversial 'boogaloo' groups
Facebook will make it harder for users to find groups associated with the term "boogaloo," according to Reuters. The social network will no longer recommend those groups to users who are already members of similar ones, a spokesperson told the news organization.
Read MoreFacebook now lets everyone export media to Google Photos
Facebook's tool for sharing media to Google Photos is now available to everyone.
Read MoreFacebook finally delivers on its promise to label ‘state-controlled’ media
Beginning today, Facebook will label media outlets that are wholly or partially under the editorial control of their government.
Read MoreFacebook's Manage Activity tool helps clean up your social media history
You can filter old posts and delete or archive them in bulk.
Read MoreFacebook staff plan 'virtual walkout' over response to Trump posts
Facebook employees are so upset with Mark Zuckerberg's decision to take no action on Donald Trump's posts, they are participating in a "virtual walkout."
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Microsoft (15)
Microsoft is offering low-cost certifications to job seekers
Microsoft believes that one of the best ways to help the economy rebound and reduce the staggering rate of unemployment is to help workers learn new digital skills. The initiative will blend new and existing resources from LinkedIn, GitHub and Microsoft, and it will provide low-cost Microsoft Certifications. LinkedIn Learning "paths" aligned with tech roles like software developer, project manager, IT administrator and data analyst will be free of charge through the end of March 2021.
Read MoreMicrosoft and Bridgestone launch real-time tire damage system
A new system can detect tire damage in real time.
Read MoreMicrosoft makes it harder for businesses to avoid Windows 10 updates
Microsoft has shrunk the amount of time business users can avoid major Windows 10 updates to just 35 days, pushing them to stay relatively current.
Read MoreMicrosoft is permanently closing all of its retail stores
The decision to close its retail stores comes in the same week that Microsoft shared plans to shut down its Mixer streaming service.
Read MoreMicrosoft will double its Black senior leadership by 2025
Like Google and several other tech companies, Microsoft plans to diversify its workforce to include more Black individuals.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Mixer streamers have a decision to make
Mixer's biggest streaming stars have a month to decide their next home.
Read MoreMicrosoft reportedly plans Xbox Series X upgrades for xCloud next year
Microsoft is upgrading its xCloud game-streaming service with more powerful hardware based on the Xbox Series X sometime next year, according to The Verge.
Read MoreMicrosoft will resume optional non-security Windows 10 updates in July
Microsoft will soon start rolling out non—security updates again, just as the world starts loosening lockdown orders and we all get used to a new normal.
Read MoreMicrosoft reportedly tried to sell facial recognition tech to the DEA
Microsoft pitched its facial recognition technology to the DEA despite its concerns about selling to local police.
Read MoreMicrosoft rolls out fix for Windows 10 printer bug
Microsoft has rolled out a fix for Windows 10 users affected by a nasty bug preventing them from printing hard copies of their documents. A fix is now available for versions 1903 and 1909, as well as for versions 1809 and 1803.
Read MoreMicrosoft simplifies its Windows Insider testing program
Windows Insiders can now choose between Channels instead of rings.
Read MoreMicrosoft's latest Windows 10 updates come with nasty printer bugs
The latest updates for Windows 10 give the platform's security a boost, but they unfortunately come with nasty bugs that make printing impossible, as well. Microsoft has published a notice acknowledging that update KB4557957 may render certain printers unable to print.
Read MoreMicrosoft won't sell facial recognition to police without federal regulation
Microsoft is joining Amazon in halting police access to facial recognition until there's regulation in place.
Read MoreMicrosoft employees ask the company to end contracts with Seattle police
Hundreds of Microsoft employees are calling on the company to cancel its contracts with the Seattle Police Department.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Chromium-based Edge browser rolls out through Windows Update
Microsoft's rebuilt Edge web browser is now part of Windows Update, making it easier for users to get the improved software.
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Mobile (12)
T-Mobile asks California to soften 5G, job conditions for Sprint merger (updated)
T-Mobile has asked California to soften the conditions for its Sprint merger, including 5G and jobs.
Read MoreComcast’s public WiFi hotspots will remain free for the rest of 2020
Comcast's public WiFi hotspots will remain free to anyone for the remainder of 2020.
Read MoreT-Mobile offers an explanation for its twelve-hour outage on Monday
T-Mobile's president of technology explains the outage that took out voice and text service for twelve hours on Monday.
Read MoreT-Mobile reportedly plans to lay off hundreds of former Sprint employees
According to the recording of a leaked call, T-Mobile plans to lay off a portion of the workers that came to it through its merger with Sprint.
Read MoreThe Morning After: T-Mobile's twelve-hour Monday outage
EA's new Star Wars game brings X-Wing vs. TIE fighter squad dogfighting action, and T-Mobile's outage on Monday was not the start of World War III.
Read MoreUS lets companies work with Huawei on 5G standards
The Commerce Department has tweaked its rules to let US companies work with Huawei on tech standards like 5G.
Read MoreT-Mobile outage finally ends after more than twelve hours (updated)
Reports suggest people are unable to make or receive calls.
Read MoreFCC proposes record-setting $225 million fine against robocallers
The FCC has proposed fining robocallers a record $225 million for making 1 billion spoofed calls in just five months.
Read MoreNew York delays contactless subway payments until December
The One Metro New York (OMNY) system was supposed to be available across NYC's entire subway system by October, but coronavirus-related concerns forced the local government to halt its installation. According to The Wall Street Journal, the MTA had to suspend the installation of OMNY's digital readers out of concern that workers could become infected by the virus. While work on the contactless payment system — something that would be immensely helpful to have right now — resumed in May, installation now won't be complete until the end of December.
Read MoreAT&T exempts HBO Max from mobile data caps
Since AT&T owns HBO Max, the streaming service won't count toward mobile customers' data caps.
Read MoreThe psychology behind why people think 5G makes them sick
Prof. Van den Bergh describes the modern world as a sort of "electro smog" to someone who believes EM radiation causes them discomfort. It's also unhelpful to say things like "It's all in your head" to someone experiencing such discomfort.
Read MoreT-Mobile offers 5G in all 50 states through a roaming deal
T-Mobile has struck a deal that lets it offer 5G in all 50 states, though coverage isn't universal just yet.
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News (41)
Sony will release an 'all-new' A7S camera this summer
Sony has confirmed that its video-oriented A7S camera line will get a long-due upgrade this summer.
Read MoreThe first commercial video call took place 50 years ago today
The AT&T Picturephone Mod II helped pave the way for our Zoom and FaceTime-dominated reality.
Read MoreLG's latest Bluetooth speakers have passive radiators for extra bass
LG has released the XBoom Go PL lineup that may give you pause for your next Bluetooth speaker buying decision.
Read MoreLululemon buys interactive home gym startup Mirror for $500 million
Lululemon is dipping into home workout tech by acquiring Mirror for $500 million.
Read MoreImpossible Sausage will be available to any restaurant that wants it
Impossible Foods announced that starting today, the company is expanding sales of Impossible Sausage to all restaurants nationwide.
Read MoreBoeing poised to start crucial 737 Max flight safety tests tomorrow
Boeing and the FAA are reportedly due to test-fly the 737 Max on June 29th after months of delays.
Read MoreDreadbox's portable Typhon analog synth is loaded with effects
Dreadbox has unveiled a portable analog mono synth, the Typhon, that stuffs 12 effects into a small box.
Read MoreCOVID-19 killed the era of 'big' flying
The A380 and Dreamliner were large luxury liners built for an era of mass travel. COVID-19 has put an end to that.
Read MoreSonos will lay off 12 percent of its workforce due to COVID-19
Sonos plans to eliminate 12 percent of its global headcount due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MorePanasonic's G100 vlogging camera can isolate voices using face tracking
Budget vlogging cameras like Sony's ZV-1 are all the rage right now and Panasonic has just joined in with the G100, a budget mirrorless camera with (nearly) all the features an influencer needs. To start with, you can shoot 4K video at up to 30 fps, or 1080p at 60 fps — on par with most cameras in this price range. It also offers a fully-articulating screen that flips to the side, letting you see yourself while still using an external microphone and tripod at the same time.
Read MoreOlympus is giving up on cameras
Despite denying consistent rumors that it would sell off its camera business, Olympus is doing exactly that. The company has announced that it's selling off its camera business to Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), the same company that purchased Sony's VAIO PC division (via The Verge).
Read MoreStarbucks is selling an Impossible sausage breakfast sandwich in the US
This summer, Starbucks is selling a breakfast sandwich made with Impossible Foods' plant-based sausage in the US.
Read MoreFCC to vote on designating ‘988’ as national suicide prevention hotline number
The FCC will vote on changing the hotline's dialing code to "988," Chairman Ajit Pai announced Tuesday. The report also found that from 1999 to 2016, suicide increased in 49 of the 50 states.
Read MoreFujifilm's webcam software will work on macOS in July
Fujifilm has released new firmware for its entry-level X-A7 and X-T200 cameras that allows them to double as webcams.
Read MoreAfter Math: A glimmer of hope
Though few and far between, there have been some bright spots in this week's headlines.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Can golf evolve and survive in the 21st century
With Phillips's background as an instructor and Rose's scientific outlook on the body, the two were already far out in front of the trend concerning biomechanics and the golf swing. "It was like, 'That's it! It's just that they didn't know because we were never taught.
Read MoreDenon rolls out the first 8K-ready receivers with its 2020 X-Series
Denon's 2020 X-Series receivers handle 8K video as well as key 4K gaming features with prices starting at $849.
Read MoreUS court rejects Magic Leap claim that Nreal founder stole mixed-reality secrets
A federal judge has thrown out Magic Leap's claim that Nreal founder Chi Xu stole company secrets.
Read MoreBandcamp will make annual Juneteenth donations to the NAACP
Bandcamp has announced that this Friday, June 19, it will donate 100 percent of its share of sales to the NAACP legal defense fund -- and that it will do so annually. In its announcement, the music publishing platform cited the killings of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Sean Reed, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and "ongoing state-sanctioned violence against Black people in the US" as the impetus for the move. In addition to making donations every Juneteenth, Bandcamp said it's allocating an additional $30,000 per year "to partner with organizations that fight for racial justice and create opportunities for people of color."
Read MoreNY City Council passes NYPD surveillance oversight bill
In a 44-6 vote on Thursday, the NYC City Council voted in favor of passing the POST Act, which will empower civilian oversight of the NYPD's sprawling surveillance state.
Read MoreSupreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to end DACA
The US Supreme Court rejected Trump's attempt to dissolve DACA, immigrant protections supported by tech CEOs.
Read MoreOnline and independent: The future of journalism is already here
A new generation of independent, internet-based journalists are bringing the voice of the people to the ears of the American public, all without paywalls.
Read MoreDoJ's Section 230 proposal seeks more (and less) moderation online
The Justice Department has released its proposal to roll back legal protections provided to internet platforms under Section 230.
Read MoreLogitech will put carbon impact labels on all of its product boxes
Logitech's latest environmental initiative: Adding carbon ratings to all of its product boxes.
Read MoreSonos Move gets a battery life boost, now comes in white
Sonos has unveiled a new color for its portable Move speaker: Lunar White. The new color coordinates with Sonos' other home speakers, all of which already come in white and black variants. A new color option isn't the only change for this premium speaker.
Read MoreSoulwax and the hunt for the EMS Synthi 100
Belgian electro-rockers, Soulwax, had been searching for the EMS Synthi 100 for decades before discovering one right in their home town.
Read MorePhilips Hue’s latest smart bulb is blindingly bright
Philips Hue reveals its brightest smart bulb yet and updates to the Lighstrip and Bloom table lamp.
Read MoreBlack voices in tech: We want change, not just charity
Various Black members of the tech community give their opinions about tech's response to the Black Lives Matters movement.
Read MoreInternet Archive’s National Emergency Library to close early amid lawsuit
Four major publishers filed a lawsuit against the IA on June 1st alleging "willful mass copyright infringement." The library was originally going to be live through June 30th, but will now close June 16th.
Read MoreGrubhub sells itself to Just Eat to create a food delivery giant
Just Eat has bought Grubhub to create a food delivery behemoth that better competes with rivals.
Read MoreScientists go on strike to address racism in academia and STEM
Top STEM scientists, publications and organizations are on strike today to raise awareness around racism in academia.
Read MoreCox slows an entire neighborhood's internet after one person's 'excessive use'
Cable company Cox Communications is slowing internet speeds of a whole neighborhood if one resident is a heavy user, Ars Technica reported.
Read MoreMany of Georgia's new voting machines aren't working on primary day
Many voters are enduring long waits and some poll locations quickly ran out of provisional ballots.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Weber's SmokeFire grills are getting smarter
As we wrap up another week, we're looking at Weber's latest smart grill updates, giving some advice for protecting your safety and privacy while protesting and doing some retro gaming.
Read MoreWeber’s SmokeFire smart grills just got a lot better
When Weber debuted its first WiFi-connected pellet grills earlier this year, there was a lot to like. However, the Weber Connect app lacked basic features. The company was clear from the start it planned to release regular updates to improve its SmokeFire grills, and the first set of new tools is here.
Read MoreThe Morning After: CES 2021 is not canceled
This morning we're considering the possibility of CES 2021 in the era of coronavirus, as well as a new trailer for 'Project Cars 3' and some bad news for racist 'Call of Duty' players.
Read MoreCES will go ahead as an in-person event next year
The CTA is forging ahead, despite COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of many other events this year.
Read MoreSega's Game Gear Micro lives up to its name with a 1.15-inch screen
Sega's teeny-tiny Game Gear Micro has a 1.15-inch screen and just four games built-in to each one. It even has a magnifying lens to help players see what's going on.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Jaws' 4K, Bruce Lee and 'The Outer Worlds'
New movies on Ultra HD Blu-ray include Best Picture winner 'Parasite' and 'Jaws,' while new DLC brings green eco-friendly items to 'The Sims 4.'
Read MoreThe tech we wish we had in college
All this talk of final exams and (virtual) graduation ceremonies has us at Engadget opining about our college days. These are the gadgets and tools we wish we had in college.
Read MoreBook publishers sue Internet Archive for allegedly enabling piracy
Four major publishers filed a lawsuit against the Internet Archive for alleged "willful mass copyright infringement" related to its Open Library.
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Nintendo (19)
Nintendo makes vague apology for Joy-Con drift issues
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for problems with the Switch's Joy-Cons during a recent Q&A. "We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers regarding Joy-Con," Furukawa said.
Read MorePowerA's Nano Enhanced is a compact Switch controller with pro features
The Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller is a compact gamepad for the Nintendo Switch.
Read MoreThe Morning After: COVID-19 delays Super Nintendo World theme park indefinitely
Engadget's daily tech news bulletin. Today: Nintendo's theme park delay, no more phone chargers and Google's Phone app helping you screen calls.
Read MoreSuper Nintendo World theme park opening delayed due to COVID-19
Universal has indefinitely delayed the debut of its Super Nintendo World theme park section due to the pandemic.
Read More‘Shakedown Hawaii’ is coming to Wii and Wii U
The 16-bit retro action game Shakedown Hawaii will soon be available on the Wii U and, for those who still own one, the Wii. Developer Brian Provinciano announced the news on the Vblank Entertainment blog that the Wii version will launch Thursday, July 9th in the UK, with the Wii U version to follow sometime in August. Provinciano seems to admit as much, as he wrote that the idea to port to the Wii came from a "whim of curiosity" and a "jolt of Wii nostalgia."
Read More‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ adds swimming to its summer activities
Starting on July 3rd, Animal Crossing villagers can go swimming.
Read More'Pokémon Unite' is a free-to-start MOBA for Nintendo Switch and mobile
The Pokémon Company and Tencent are developing a League of Legends-style free-to-play game.
Read MoreFan mod adds modern online features to 'Super Smash Bros. Melee'
The modder behind Project Slippi, a tool that lets people play an emulated copy of Super Smash Bros. Melee on their PC, has released an update with integrated matchmaking, auto updates and replays.
Read MoreThe next 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' fighter is Min Min from 'Arms'
Fallout's Vault Boy is also joining the fray as a Mii Gunner costume.
Read MoreK.K. Slider's fans span rock stars and remixers
Every Saturday night, pop-punk icon Mark Hoppus does exactly what you'd expect him to do: He goes to a concert.
Read More‘Pokémon Café Mix’ is a puzzler and café management game in one
Pokémon Café Mix is a casual game for mobile and the Nintendo Switch that combines puzzles and the lovable characters.
Read MoreA new 'Pokémon Snap' game is coming to Nintendo Switch
At long last, Nintendo is giving Pokémon fans the sequel they've been asking -- nay, demanding -- for two decades: Pokémon Snap 2. Well, we don't know the name of the title, exactly.
Read MoreNintendo's 'Jump Rope Challenge' is a free workout game for your Switch
The Switch has a new fitness game that's simple and free -- meet 'Jump Rope Challenge.'
Read More'Paper Mario: The Origami King' will have you battling office supplies
Mario's latest paper craft adventure will have you battling a deadly group of bosses called the Legion of Stationery.
Read MoreOver 100 Switch titles are discounted in Nintendo’s summer sale
Nintendo's annual summer game sale includes discounts on hit Nintendo games and plenty of third-party games, too.
Read MoreA high-definition Pac-Man remake is being ported to the NES, to play on your Switch
A bundle of classic Namco games called the Namcot collection is making its way to the Nintendo Switch. One of the titles you can get with the bundle is a NES version of Pac-Man Championship Edition, which was (as The Verge notes) originally created as a remake of Pac-Man for the Xbox 360. You can purchase each title individually, but according to Game Watch, you'll only be able to download Championship Edition as a reward if you buy all 10.
Read More‘Final Fantasy Adventure’ was everything I hoped for 25 years later
25 years after its release, Final Fantasy Adventure (the first game in the Secret of Mana series) is still an effective RPG.
Read MoreThe first 'Pokémon Sword' and 'Shield' expansion arrives June 17th
Pokémon Sword and Shield fans won't have to wait much longer to play The Isle of Armor. The new expansion launches on June 17th.
Read MoreLong-lost 'Days of Thunder' NES game recreated from 30-year-old floppies
Archivists have recreated a long-lost 'Days of Thunder' NES game using 30-year-old floppies with the source code.
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PC Gaming (19)
Steam add-on makes VR games more accessible
New WalkinVR Driver software makes VR games in Steam more accessible to people with disabilities.
Read MoreCox claims it can reduce the lag in your PC games (updated)
Cox has introduced an Elite Gamer service it says can reduce lag in games, although net neutrality proponents might not like it.
Read More'Her Story' creator teases his new, spooky game on Steam
To celebrate, we're teasing our next project and you can WISHLIST on @Steam right now!" The new game's Steam page reveals little else. The game's Steam description reads, "?????????? new ??????? Sam Barlow ?? Half Mermaid ????????????? is ??????? ?????????? cinema ?? death."
Read MoreDell's latest gaming PCs include large G7 laptops and a G5 desktop
Dell has unveiled a trio of gaming PCs, including its upsized G7 laptops and a G5 desktop.
Read MoreValorant's ranked mode will return soon with some welcome changes
The top rank will be called Radiant instead of the super-confusing Valorant.
Read MoreSteam’s summer Game Festival kicks off with promise of 900 playable demos
The Steam Game Summer Festival is now live after Valve pushed back its original June 9th opening date.
Read MoreTwitch's streaming software for newbies arrives on Mac
You can share your iPhone or iPad screen on stream with Twitch Studio Beta.
Read More'The Witcher 3' console players can claim a free PC copy
GOG is giving away free copies of 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' to anyone who already owns a copy elsewhere, including on consoles.
Read MoreRiot's first official ‘Valorant’ esports tournaments begin this week
It's been just over two months since Riot Games debuted its tactical first-person shooter, Valorant.
Read MoreAs 'League of Legends' summer games begin, the pros talk player health
"I hope other people are not ashamed to see a therapist," Søren "Bjergsen" Bjerg said.
Read More‘Death Stranding’ should run just fine on your older PC
Kojima Productions and 505 Games have shared the PC system requirements for Death Stranding, and they're on the modest side.
Read More'Command & Conquer Remastered' updates '90s RTS action for 4K monitors
Remastered versions of the first two Command & Conquer games are now available, so you can relive classic 90s RTS action with updated graphics and sound.
Read MoreEA Play and the Steam Game Festival have been pushed back one week
A number of gaming events have been postponed amid anti-racism protests.
Read MoreValve is allowing racist bots to invade ‘Team Fortress 2’
For the past two months, Team Fortress 2 has been under attack by a horde of racist, homophobic, sexist robots. Valve hasn't done anything about them.
Read MoreEA Access to hit Steam this summer after delay
After announcing last fall that EA Access would come to Steam in Spring 2020, EA said this week that the subscription service won't hit the digital retailer until sometime this summer.
Read MoreYou can finally play Maxis' long-lost 'SimRefinery' oil simulator
Thanks to an article published by Ars Technica reporter Sam Machkovech, a piece of video game history has been recovered for all to play.
Read More'Total War Saga: Troy' will initially be free on the Epic Games Store
When Total War Saga: Troy becomes available on the Epic Games Store later this year, it will be free for the first 24 hours.
Read MoreIndie history: How shareware helped build Epic Games
"When [Epic] popped up and said, 'We're redefining the publishing deal,' it made me chuckle." - Mike Wilson, co-founder of Devolver Digital
Read More'Valorant' 1.0 launch adds a new character, game mode and map
Riot's new game is about to launch, and unlike 'League of Legends,' 'Valorant is a 5v5 team-based first person shooter. The v1.0 patch notes detail everything players can expect.
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PlayStation (38)
The PS Plus lineup for July includes a bonus game
In July, PS Plus subscribers can pick up NBA 2K20, Rise of the Tomb Raider and an extra bonus game, Erica.
Read MorePlayStation 2 can play homebrew games by using DVD player exploits
A software engineer has discovered that you can 'hack' the PlayStation 2 to play homebrew games by feeding it specially crafted DVDs.
Read MoreSony starts a PlayStation bug bounty program
Sony has launched a bug bounty program that anyone can participate in, and rewards for reporting critical PS4 vulnerabilities start at $50,000, Sony Senior Director of Software Engineering Geoff Norton wrote on the PlayStation blog.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 8K-ready AV receivers are here
Denon is shipping the first receivers ready to handle 8K, and Sony has a cute update for its Aibo robot dog.
Read MoreThe PS4 version of 'Cyberpunk 2077' will work on PS5 at launch
You'll also get a proper, free next-gen update (eventually).
Read MorePodcast: PlayStation 5 details and hesitation over facial recognition
Devindra and Cherlynn are joined by Nathan Ingraham to discuss the PlayStation 5's future and potential price, as well as games like "The Last Of Us II."
Read More'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' is about half as long as the original game
The PS5 game will be similar in scope to 'Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.'
Read More'Horizon Forbidden West' won't be a PS5 launch title
If all goes according to plan, Horizon Forbidden West will come out in 2021, according to Guerrilla Games.
Read MoreThe PS5's dashboard will have ‘a whole new visual language’
The PlayStation 5 was finally unveiled last week and whatever you make of the design, we can probably agree that it's something of a departure from the console's previous iterations. Now, PlayStation's head of UX design has said we can expect the same for its user interface.
Read MoreYes, 'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' for PS5 is a standalone game
The developer of 'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' confirmed this PS5 game is a "standalone" title and not a remastered expansion of the 2018 game or anything else.
Read More'Stray' is a futuristic cat simulator for PS4 and PS5
Stray for PS4 and PS5 is about a cat wandering about the streets of a futuristic city in Hong Kong.
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter what the PS5 looks like
The PlayStation 5 is an unattractive piece of tech. Next to the clean, utilitarian and purportedly more powerful Xbox Series X, it's not a great look for Sony.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Meet the PlayStation 5
This is the PlayStation 5. Oh, and lots of games. So many games.
Read More'Destruction Allstars' for PS5 asks why 'Rocket League' has a ball
'Destruction Allstars' is an arena-based vehicular combat game, but this is no 'Rocket League' -- instead the drivers are trying to tear each others cars apart to win.
Read More'Kena: Bridge of Spirits' PS5 trailer shows off Pixar-like graphics
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-driven action adventure by a small developer called Ember Lab. You can watch the trailer for Kena: Bridge of Spirits below.
Read MorePlayStation 5 accessories include a camera and '3D' headphones
Sony has unveiled the first official PlayStation 5 accessories, including a camera, headset, remote and charging station.
Read More'Hitman 3' is coming to PS4 and PS5 in January 2021
It'll also be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC.
Read More'Horizon: Forbidden West' continues Aloy's journey on PS5
Horizon: Zero Dawn was arguably one of the most engaging and compelling titles released during the the PlayStation 4's reign though even with an added DLC, fans of the game clambored to experience more of Aloy's adventure.
Read MoreDemon's Souls is getting a PS5 remake
From Software's PlayStation classic, Demon's Souls, is being remade for the PlayStation 5.
Read MoreSuperbrothers' first game in nine years takes you to outer space
Superbrothers just unveiled its first game since 'Sword & Sworcery EP' was released in 2011.
Read More'Resident Evil: Village' is coming to the PS5 in 2021
Amidst the slew of games Sony announced for the PS5 today, Resident Evil: Village stood out for the sheer terror factor, as you'd expect in the eighth main game in the franchise.
Read MorePlayStation 5 Digital Edition loses the disc drive
The PS5 Digital Edition sports the same curvy design as the standard model, but loses the disc-drive hump on the side.
Read More'NBA 2K21' PS5 preview shows us next-gen sweat
This 'NBA 2K21' teaser showed us what to expect from sports games on the PlayStation 5.
Read More'Sackboy: A Big Adventure' is a LittleBigPlanet spin-off for PS5
Sony's Sackboy mascot is back.
Read More'Returnal' for PS5 is Housemarque's most ambitious game yet
Housemarque is stepping up the ambition of its games with 'Returnal' for PS5.
Read More‘Gran Turismo 7’ is coming to PlayStation 5, someday
Gran Turismo is a staple of the PlayStation lineup. During Sony's PS5 event, the company teased racing fans with a few short clips of the game. Other clips have also featured small text saying "Captured on PS5," though Gran Turismo 7's did not.
Read More'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart' is an interdimensional adventure for PS5
Insomniac is reviving its classic series for a new generation.
Read MoreThe 'Final Fantasy XV' team is making 'Project Athia' for PS5
During Sony's online PlayStation 5 preview event on Thursday, viewers were treated to an exciting (albeit truncated) look Luminous Productions' launch title, Project Athia.
Read More'GTA V' is coming to PlayStation 5 in 2021
After launching on the PlayStation 3, making the jump to the PlayStation 4, GTA V will come out on PlayStation 5 in 2021.
Read More'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' arrives on PS5 this holiday
'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' continues the superhero story on PS5 this holiday.
Read MoreWatch Sony's PS5 event with us live from 3:40PM ET
Watch with us live as Sony reveals the first batch of games for the PS5.
Read MoreNaughty Dog details the extensive accessibility in 'The Last of Us Part II'
'The Last of Us Part II' will have accessibility on a level you likely haven't seen in any other game.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Sony reschedules its PS5 showcase for Thursday
In this morning's roundup the highlights include a sale on Apple's MacBook Air that cuts the price to $900, the CEO of IBM's letter to Congress about facial recognition technology and the newly-rescheduled PS5 games showcase.
Read MoreSony reschedules its PS5 games event for June 11th
Sony will showcase more than an hour of PS5 games a week later than originally planned.
Read MoreAnnual PS Plus and PS Now memberships drop to $42 at Amazon
One-year PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now subscriptions are currently $42 on Amazon.
Read MoreSony delays PlayStation 5 stream due to ongoing protests
Sony has delayed its upcoming PlayStation 5 livestream, which would have seen the company show off gameplay from its upcoming next-generation console.
Read MoreSony 'Fortnite' leak all but confirms a flood theme for Chapter 2 Season 3
'Fortnite' Season 3 looks like it's gonna be wet and wild.
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Reviews (25)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 review: The first good dual-screen laptop
Second-screen laptops are the cool new thing, but so far we haven't seen a good reason to pay extra for one. However, ASUS made a good case with the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15. It has top-flight specs and a high-resolution second display that tilts up for better cooling and visibility.
Read MoreLogitech’s Powered 3-in-1 Dock makes a case for premium wireless chargers
Logitech's Powered 3-in-1 Dock may be a pricey wireless charger, but it's worth the premium.
Read MoreLG Velvet hands-on: The case for mid-range, dual-screen phones
The LG Velvet is a mid-range smartphone with dual-screen talents. But is it still just a gimmick?
Read MoreiOS 14 first look: Apple tries to do more but still keep things simple
Sure, we got folders in iOS 4, and a flat redesign with iOS 7, but that signature app grid?
Read MoreLG's germ-killing wireless earbuds get a more comfortable design
LG has expanded its True Tone lineup to include a more affordable pair of earbuds.
Read MoreLenovo Flex 5 Chromebook review: The best budget-friendly Chromebook
The company's Flex 5 Chromebook (from here on out the Flex 5) isn't anything special on the surface.
Read MoreFujifilm X-T4 review: The best APS-C mirrorless camera, for a price
The X-T4 is the best APS-C mirrorless camera, for a price.
Read MoreWyze's first outdoor security camera is wire-free and weather-resistant
Wyze has officially launched its first surveillance camera meant for outdoor use. Wyze Cam Outdoor's main differentiators from the company's indoor cameras are that it's wire-free and weather-resistant.
Read MoreAcer’s new Swift 5 laptop gets a lifting hinge
It won't arrive until October, and Acer hasn't said what new chip will be inside, but it could be a world-class thin-and-light laptop.
Read MoreDell XPS 15 review (2020): The ideal 15-inch laptop for creatives
Dell's XPS 15 is the premium 15-inch notebook we've been waiting for. It's faster, has a bigger screen and finally has a refreshed design.
Read MoreIf hindsight is 20/20, how would you rate the original Surface today?
Share your experiences with the original Surface tablet on our user reviews page!
Read MoreLego Super Mario is a charming attempt at real-life ‘Mario Maker’
Lego Super Mario replicates not only the visual splendor of the Mushroom Kingdom, but what it's like to play through levels with a controller or handheld console.
Read MoreAmazon Fire HD 8 review: A good, cheap tablet with one big compromise
Despite the hype around the latest iPad Pros, there's something to be said for cheap slabs. Amazon's Fire tablets are the most affordable options out there and the new $90 Fire HD 8 is a good value -- if you can stomach Amazon's software.
Read More'The Last of Us Part II' is as brutal as it is daring
Early trailers, comments from director Neil Druckmann and an extensive preview last fall confirmed that The Last of Us Part II would be bigger, more violent and more grueling than what came before. Naughty Dog has proven itself to a developer that deserves the benefit of the doubt, and I had few concerns that The Last of Us Part II would succeed on a technical level. As expected, it looks fantastic, showing just how far we've come from the PS3 original. Gameplay has been smoothed out and improved upon in many ways, as well. But what I really care about is Ellie and Joel. The Last of Us ended with ambiguity, but nonetheless provided a stunning conclusion to a nuanced and layered story. Druckmann said that developer Naughty Dog didn't take the decision to continue that story lightly — but after seven years of waiting, the next chapter in Ellie and Joel's story really needed to deliver.
Read MoreShare your thoughts on the TurboGrafx-16 Mini
We want to hear how the TurboGrafx-16 Mini has been treating you.
Read MoreASUS ZenBook Duo review: A dual-screen ultraportable with compromises
The ZenBook Duo is a solid attempt at delivering a dual-screen ultraportable. But ASUS had to make compromises to fit those screens.
Read MoreAndroid 11 beta hands-on: More controls, more clutter
Which is strange, given it appears to support Android Messages in Google's own animated image showing off the new feature. But I did get a chance to see Google's new suggested row of apps.
Read MoreRazer’s Kishi is the Switch-style phone controller I've been waiting for
Razer's Kishi is an easy recommendation if you want a Gamevice-style peripheral. But if you're comparing the device to a full-size controller and phone clip, there's no clear-cut winner.
Read MoreOur readers find Nintendo’s Joy-Con controllers a crushing disappointment
Engadget readers weigh on the notorious "drift" of Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Is the Sonos Arc soundbar worth its $799 price?
This morning we're discussing Sony's next set of noise-canceling headphones, our review of the new Sonos Arc soundbar and whether or not the next iPhone will be delayed.
Read MoreTell us if the AirPods Pro are your perfect earbuds
The AirPods Pro are a huge improvement over previous models; we'd love to hear your thoughts.
Read MoreSonos Arc review: An upgrade worth the wait
Sonos has finally given us an upgrade to the Playbar, and it's impressive. The Arc has an improved design, modern features and stellar sound. Plus, Arc automatically adjusts if you choose to expand your system.
Read MoreA new mom reviews two smart breast pumps
What it's really like to use wireless breast pumps.
Read MoreTimex’s new smartwatch is three years behind
The Metropolitan R I received is similarly elegant. On the Timex app, I had to find these myself. The watch's heart rate sensor was similarly frustrating.
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Robotics (10)
Autonomous robot uses UVC light to disinfect warehouses
Researchers from MIT have developed a new way to keep shared spaces free of the coronavirus and other pathogens: a UVC light-equipped robot.
Read MoreSony's Aibo robot will now greet you at the front door
Sony's robotic Aibo pup continues to learn new tricks. Thanks to a new software update, the android companion will now predict when you come home and sit patiently at the front door. Or that's the idea, anyway.
Read MoreA robot sloth will (very slowly) survey endangered species
A robot sloth will keep watch on animals and plants to protect them -- and its slowness is an advantage.
Read MoreQualcomm's 5G RB5 robotics platform will help drones navigate tight spaces
Qualcomm is working on AI computing much like rival chip makers Intel and NVIDIA, but it's sticking to what it does best: smaller devices and connectivity. It just unveiled the RB5 AI-enabled 5G robotics platform, a follow-up to the RB3 chipset, designed to be used in a wide array of robotic and drone products.
Read MoreThe Morning After: You can buy a Boston Dynamics robot for $75k
This morning we're looking at SpaceX's plans for spaceports that float in the ocean, a new chapter for 'Fortnite' and Boston Dynamics selling robot dogs for $75k a pop.
Read MoreResearchers taught a robot to suture by showing it surgery videos
The UC Berkeley team, led by Dr. Ajay Tanwani, has developed a semi-supervised AI deep-learning system, dubbed Motion2Vec.
Read MoreYou can buy Boston Dynamics' Spot robot (if you have $75,000)
Businesses in the United States can now buy their very own Spot robots from Boston Dynamics.
Read MoreNew 3D printing technique could make shapeshifting robots more practical
Scientists have developed a 3D printing method that could make shape-changing soft robots more practical.
Read MoreHarvard shrank its insect-inspired microrobot to the size of a penny
Harvard researchers have made the tiny Harvard Ambulatory Microrobot (HAMR) even tinier. The next-gen HAMR-JR is one of the smallest and fastest microrobots to date.
Read MoreMIT gives soft robots a better sense of touch and spatial awareness
Researchers from MIT give robotic grippers a better sense what they're gripping and how much force to use.
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Samsung (8)
Samsung's first 8TB SSD for mainstream PCs is the 870 QVO
Samsung has unveiled its first 8TB SSD for everyday PCs, the 870 QVO, although pricing is still a mystery.
Read MoreSamsung's Pay Card will be a 'true digital wallet' for its UK phone owners
Samsung Pay Card will act like a digital wallet.
Read MoreSamsung Blu-ray players are trapped in a startup loop
Reports have surfaced of Samsung Blu-ray players getting caught in loops that render them inoperable.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets blood pressure monitoring
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 just got even more useful.
Read MoreSamsung reveals US pricing for its very curved gaming monitors
Samsung revealed its first Odyssey gaming monitors back at CES 2020, and the acute curves and wild designs definitely made an impression. What we didn't know was the US pricing, but Samsung has finally revealed that crucial information today.
Read MoreSamsung teams up with BTS for special edition S20+ and Galaxy Buds+
The Korean tech giant has teamed up with the K-Pop superstars to release a special edition Galaxy S20+ and a pair of special edition Galaxy Buds+ featuring the band's logo and the purple hearts design that BTS is known for using.
Read MoreSamsung made a hand washing app for Galaxy Watch owners
Samsung's Hand Wash app helps its wearables users develop good hygiene habits.
Read MoreSamsung's new subscription bundles a Galaxy S20 with Microsoft 365
Samsung is betting that the Galaxy S20 will be easier to justify if you can get it as part of a monthly subscription linked to Microsoft services.
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Science (13)
3D-printed plant-based steaks could arrive in 2021
You could soon be able to enjoy 3D-printed, plant-based flank steak at home. Israeli startup Redefine Meat says that's what it hopes to accomplish for customers when it launches 3D-printed steak alternatives in 2021. The product will enter a market where plant-based meats, like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, are rising in popularity.
Read MoreHow to guesstimate the number of alien civilizations in a galaxy
"Before Drake's work, this question would have seemed to be beyond the realm of scientific inquiry," Westby told Engadget. fp is the fraction of those stars that have planets. fl is the fraction of those planets that actually do develop life at some point.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The lightest black hole or the heaviest neutron star?
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Read MoreCERN approves plans for a $23 billion, 62-mile long super-collider
CERN has approved plans to build a $23 billion super-collider 100 km in diameter (62 miles) that would make the current 27 km 16 teraelectron volt (TeV) Large Hadron Collider (LHC) look tiny in comparison.
Read MoreAlmost a fifth of Earth's ocean floor has been mapped
Scientists have mapped nearly a fifth of the Earth's ocean floor, taking a big step forward for everything from biological studies to internet access.
Read MoreHoneywell will let other companies tap into its quantum computer
Honeywell's enterprise customers can now access the company's 64 quantum volume computer.
Read MoreArchaeologists map an ancient Roman city without any digging
For the first time, archaeologists have mapped an entire ancient Roman city without any digging by using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology (via Gizmodo). The team of archaeologists from Cambridge and Ghent Universities used the technique to scan Falerii Novi, about 30 miles north of Rome.
Read MoreScientists want to fix our notoriously insecure smart home devices
The dream of a smart home that would automate your life like The Jetsons is more like a nightmare thanks to the lack of security in numerous smart devices. Now, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is intervening with a nationwide project designed to boost internet of things (IoT) security.
Read MoreScientists confirm the basis of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
Astrophysics measured a pulsar to prove Einstein's equivalence principle.
Read MoreThe first American woman to spacewalk has now conquered the deepest ocean
Thirty-six years after becoming the first American woman to walk in space, Kathy Sullivan has made history yet again.
Read MoreMIT fit tens of thousands of artificial brain synapses on a single chip
MIT engineers put tens of thousands of artificial brain synapses on a single chip that's smaller than a piece of confetti.
Read MoreAtmospheric CO2 hits a record high while emissions drop
New data published by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography shows that the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere has reached a record monthly high of 417 parts per million (ppm).
Read MoreScientists find the universe's 'missing matter' using mysterious cosmic bursts
One of astrophysics' longest-running mysteries has been solved.
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Smartphones (24)
Oppo put a 48MP camera and 5,000mAh battery into a budget phone
Oppo has introduced an A72 smartphone with a 48MP primary camera and 5,000mAh battery -- just ahead of its sibling brand OnePlus' own affordable devices.
Read MoreMotorola's 5G-capable Edge will sell for $700 unlocked in the US
When we reviewed Motorola's $1,000 Edge Plus, we found it a surprisingly competent smartphone that couldn't quite outclass its premium competition. As a Verizon exclusive, the Edge Plus wasn't really an option for a big chunk of smartphone shoppers, but a slightly toned-down model called the Motorola Edge would cater to everyone else sometime this summer. The Motorola Edge is one of those rare, upper-midrange phones that looks nearly identical to its flagship sibling -- you'd be hard-pressed to tell that Moto shaved a millimeter here and there.
Read MoreOnePlus's next phone will be the sub-$500 Nord
OnePlus hasn't spilled many details about its new low-cost range beyond the name.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Our first look at the iOS 14 beta
This morning we're looking back at our first taste of the iOS 14 beta, and Microsoft's surprising news about its retail locations.
Read MoreThe affordable OnePlus Nord phone will reportedly feature dual selfie cameras
OnePlus plans to release a new, more affordable phone this summer. Here's what we know about it so far.
Read MoreMophie and InvisibleShield are making UV sanitizers for your phone
It's unclear how effective UV sanitizers are against coronavirus specifically.
Read MoreTCL gives its flagship 10 series phones much-needed updates and price cuts
The manufacturer has also launched promotional offers for the devices, making them both available for 15 percent less on Amazon and Best Buy. In addition, Best Buy is offering an additional $50 off for those who buy the phone and activate service with Verizon or AT&T. There's a special discount for Sprint customers activating a new line or a new account, as well. Customers can get the 10 Pro for $330 from Best Buy with Verizon/AT&T service activation or for $280 with Sprint.
Read MoreiOS 14 will respond to taps on the back of your iPhone
Apple's iOS 14 will bring a slew of clever tricks, including tapping your iPhone's back to perform commands.
Read MoreSouth Koreans can now store their driving license on their smartphones
South Koreans can use their smartphone as official ID.
Read MoreiOS 14 finally adds widgets to the iPhone home screen
As expected, Apple is showing off iOS 14, which is expected to arrive sometime this fall alongside the company's next iPhone. For 13 years, the iPhone's home screen has been a relatively inflexible grid of apps and app folders.
Read MoreQualcomm's Snapdragon 690 chipset brings 5G to cheaper phones
As far as 5G smartphone chipsets go, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 might be the best known, but there's one issue: It's as expensive as it is powerful. The company's new Snapdragon 690 chipset is a little different — instead of powering new flashy new flagships, it's going into much more reasonably priced phones.
Read MoreHTC's first 5G smartphone is the mid-range U20
HTC stuck to its promise and unveiled its first 5G phone, the U20, at its Taipei event. On top of that, HTC also pushed out its slightly more affordable Desire 20 Pro with 4G connectivity.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy A71 5G comes to the US on June 19th for $600
Samsung's upper mid-range Galaxy A71 5G smartphone is coming to the US starting on June 19th.
Read MoreThe Morning After: There's a BTS-themed Galaxy S20 now
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Read MoreLG's mid-range 5G Velvet phone comes to Europe this month, US soon
The Velvet's 5G capability comes from Qualcomm's 765G processor with an integrated 5G modem.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Diving into the Android 11 beta with Florence Ion
Devindra and Cherlynn are joined by Florence Ion to tear into the Android 11 beta. Are the OS' updates helpful or messy? How does it compare to iOS? Plus, expect some hardcore Android geekery.
Read MoreAndroid 11 beta is now available for OnePlus 8 devices
The first non-Pixel phone that can try out the beta version of Android 11 is the OnePlus 8 -- but you'll have to erase all of your data to install it.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google released the Android 11 beta
This morning's recap includes some first impressions of Android 11 and a look back at the world's first smartwatch. Seiko's Ruputer had some problems that still plague wearables today.
Read MoreHuawei P40 Pro+ with five-lens camera available for pre-order in Europe
Huawei's new P40 Pro+, featuring what Huawei calls the "most professional smartphone camera system ever," is now available for pre-order and will hit stores in western Europe on June 25th.
Read MoreThe Android 11 public beta is officially here
After repeated delays, Google is finally ready to launch the Android 11 public beta. The Android 11 public beta was meant to roll out on June 3rd with a virtual launch event in lieu of Google's annual I/O developer conference.
Read MoreAmazon cuts Samsung's Galaxy S20+ 5G to $950 for today only
Get the Galaxy S20+ for its lowest price ever.
Read MoreSome iPhone 11 models display a green tint after unlocking
Some iPhone 11 and 11 Pro owners report their phone screens turning green for a short while after the devices unlock.
Read MoreMotorola's low-cost Moto G Fast and Moto E arrive on June 12th
Motorola swung for the fences earlier this year with a new premium phone, but make no mistake: Reliable, low-cost devices are still the brand's bread and butter. The $200 Moto G Fast has all the makings of a solid budget phone, but there's something we really need to address upfront: Motorola's questionable branding. This year's Moto G Power has a huge, 5,000mAh battery.
Read MoreVivo's X50 Pro with gimbal camera will be available globally later this year
As it turns out, the X50 series consists of three 5G models, but only the X50 Pro comes with the gimbal camera system.
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Social Media (59)
Facebook will prioritize original reporting in its News Feed
In an effort to prioritize original reporting, Facebook is updating the way it ranks news stories in News Feed.
Read MoreTelegram to pay $18.5 million and return $1.2 billion following SEC crypto charges
Telegram has been fined $18.5 million for not properly following securities regulations.
Read MoreReddit bans r/the_donald for a pattern of inciting hate speech
Reddit has finally started banning some high-profile subreddits that incite hate speech, violence and racism.
Read MoreIndia has banned TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese apps
The government cited citizen concerns over privacy and data security.
Read MoreStarbucks pauses all social media ads over hate speech concerns
Starbucks has joined the ranks of big companies putting social media ads on hold in response to sites' hate speech policies.
Read MoreFacebook is testing a dark mode in its mobile app
Facebook has started testing a dark mode in its mobile app, but only for a handful of users so far.
Read MoreTwitter will fix its overly aggressive '5G corona' fact-checking
Twitter has vowed to improve its '5G corona' fact-checking system after it labeled a slew of harmless tweets.
Read MoreTikTok adds Prince’s entire catalog for your next viral dance
You can check out a livestreamed tour of Paisley Park on the app this Monday.
Read MoreiOS 14's copy and paste detection forces TikTok to remove anti-spam feature
Unfortunately, it's unclear if TikTok will also update its Android app to remove the same anti-spam feature for Google's mobile platform.
Read MoreDiscord shuts down major 'Boogaloo' server over threats of violence
Discord has shut down the largest known 'Boogaloo' chat server over concerns members were inciting violence.
Read MoreFacebook will tell you when you're about to share old news
You'll see a notification when you're linking to something more than 90 days old.
Read MoreTwitch responds to sexual abuse accusations, bans several streamers
Twitch said it was looking into accusations of abuse and harassment by some of its partnered streamers, and today issued several bans while it continues to investigate.
Read MoreInstagram is making its TikTok-like 'Reels' easier to find
Instagram's TikTok-like Reels feature now has dedicated sections, and it's finally expanding to more countries.
Read MoreSenate bill aims to boost accountability for Section 230 without gutting it
A bipartisan Senate bill would make Section 230 online moderation more accountable and transparent without being subject to political whims.
Read MoreDevin Nunes can’t sue Twitter over parody cow account
No word yet on the fate of @DevinCow, though.
Read MoreSocial media’s recent embrace of #BlackLivesMatter was a long time coming
From in-person protests to real-life debates in Congress, the Black Lives Matter movement has transcended the hashtag.
Read MoreBrazil's Central Bank forces WhatsApp to suspend mobile payments
Brazil's Central Bank has put a pause on WhatsApp payments in the country, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreInstagram will let creators sell their products in the app
Instagram will soon let creators sell merchandise directly in the app.
Read MoreFacebook asks its users to predict the future with its Forecast app
Facebook's new iOS app, Forecast, has experts make predictions on users' questions.
Read MoreSocial media companies are better managing hate speech, EU says
An average of 90 percent of flagged content is now assessed within 24 hours, compared to just 40 percent in 2016.
Read MoreTwitch vows to improve safety as several streamers are accused of abuse
Twitch says it is looking into several claims of sexual abuse and misconduct against its streaming partners.
Read MoreTikTok users and K-pop fans say they wrecked Trump's Tulsa rally
TikTok users and K-pop fans say they sabotaged Trump's Tulsa rally through campaigns to reserve tickets and not show up.
Read MoreNextdoor pulls 'Forward to Police' feature amid concerns over racist abuse
Nextdoor has removed its 'Forward to Police' feature after concerns of abuse and a lack of demand.
Read MoreThe North Face pulls Facebook ads over hate and misinformation policies
Major advertisers like The North Face are pulling ads from Facebook, if temporarily, to oppose the social network's approaches to hate and misinformation.
Read MoreTwitter apologizes for lack of accessibility in voice notes
The criticism has ignited a larger debate about how Twitter approaches accessibility.
Read MoreGermany's updated hate speech law requires sites to report users to police
Privacy advocates are worried the latest amendment to Germany's NetzDG law further erodes the free speech rights of the country's internet users.
Read MoreSnapchat releases and then deletes its latest insensitive filter
Snapchat's latest insensitive filter asks users to "smile to break the chains" that once bound slaves.
Read MoreTwitter marks a Trump tweet 'manipulated media' for the first time
The label Twitter applied to this Donald Trump tweet marks it as manipulated media, and links to the company's policies.
Read MoreFacebook pulls Trump campaign ads for violating hate speech policy
Facebook has taken down Trump campaign ads for allegedly violating policies on hate through a symbol.
Read MoreRussia lifts its ban on Telegram
The app has become an important way to share official COVID-19 updates.
Read MoreTwitter test lets users post voice messages for 'a more human touch'
In its announcement today, Twitter said voice messages "will add a more human touch to the way we use Twitter" and help convey the appropriate tone for tweets. You can include text with your voice recording, or simply allow your voice message to speak for itself.
Read MoreFacebook tests easier sharing for its Pinterest-like Collections feature
Facebook is testing changes that make it easier to share Collections publicly.
Read MoreDoJ will reportedly limit social media companies' speech protections
The Justice Department reportedly plans to announce a proposal later today that will limit the Section 230 protections internet companies have enjoyed for decades.
Read MoreFacebook refuses to pay for Australian news content
It added: "If there were no news content available on Facebook in Australia, we are confident the impact on Facebook's community metrics and revenues in Australia would not be significant."
Read MoreInstagram will review how harassment and verification rules affect Black users
Instagram's top executive says the company will review its harassment and verification policies, as well as how the app recommends content.
Read MoreTwitter removes 170,000 state-backed accounts based in China
In its latest sweep, Twitter has removed 32,242 state-linked accounts with ties to the People's Republic of China (PRC), Russia and Turkey.
Read MoreSnap allows developers to create ‘mini’ apps for Snapchat
Snapchat's "Minis" will let Snapchat users meditate, buy movie tickets and study with friends.
Read MoreSnapchat redesign highlights the map and original content
Snapchat is once again getting a facelift.
Read MoreSnapchat adds voice commands so you don't have to search for the right filter
Snapchat is making its camera more powerful with voice search and new Google Lens-like abilities.
Read MoreTwitter test brings emoji reactions to people's timelines (update)
Twitter is thinking of giving you the capability to react more strongly and appropriately to public tweets, based on the latest discovery by app researcher Jane Manchun Wong.
Read MoreTwitter test asks you to open an article before you share it
Twitter is testing a feature on Android that asks if you want to read an article before you share it.
Read MoreTinder will stop banning accounts mentioning Black Lives Matter
Tinder banned accounts mentioning Black Lives Matter for using the app for "promotional purposes."
Read MoreEU wants Facebook, Twitter to report monthly on fight against fake news
The EU wants Facebook, Google and Twitter to provide monthly reports on their fight against fake news.
Read MoreReddit appoints Michael Seibel to Ohanian's vacated board seat
Michael Seibel is well-known in the tech world for promoting diversity and inclusion.
Read MoreSenators push FCC to take action on Trump's social media order
Four senators have asked the FCC to act on Trump's order limiting social media protections, but they might not get the answer they want.
Read MoreReddit has the chance to chart a new course. Will it?
Hundreds of moderators are demanding a fix for Reddit's 'most glaring problem.'
Read MoreTwitter clumsily fact-checks '5G corona' tweets
Twitter is applying fact-checking labels to seemingly any tweet mentioning 5G and coronavirus, even if there's no conspiracy talk.
Read MoreTwitter will bring back verification requests
After years of putting off promises to fix its messy verification policy, Twitter might soon make it easier for users to get that coveted blue checkmark.
Read MoreFacebook pulls nearly 200 accounts connected to hate groups
Facebook has removed nearly 200 accounts linked to hate groups, and sped up its response when it was clear they planned to stoke violence at protests.
Read MoreFacebook issues new recommendations for discussing racism in groups
Facebook is acknowledging a wave of anti-racist discussion by recommending new ways of managing groups.
Read MoreInstagram may require permission before embedding photos
How you use Instagram's embedding feature may soon change significantly thanks to a recent policy clarification from Instagram.
Read MoreThe Trojan Horse in Trump’s anti-Twitter executive order
The order's gist centers on the White House belief (or rather, tactic) that fact-checking the White House or its allies constitutes anti-conservative bias. So yeah, here we go with Section 230 (again). FOSTA was vague and sought to neuter Section 230, too.
Read MorePodcast: Twitter and Facebook's showdown with Trump
While protesters were hitting the streets to combat police violence, most of us were left watching the events unfold on social media.
Read MoreFacebook and Instagram ‘mistakenly’ blocked #sikh for months
The incident is the second time this week Instagram has acknowledged incorrectly preventing use of a hashtag.
Read MoreSnapchat stops promoting Trump's account due to his tweets
Snap says it won't promote "voices who incite racial violence and injustice."
Read MoreLawsuit claims Trump's social media order violates free speech rights
President Trump faces a lawsuit asserting that his social media order violates the First Amendment.
Read MoreLaid-off chefs are using Instagram for income during the pandemic
Unemployed chefs are using Instagram to sell their home-cooked food.
Read MoreInstagram blames anti-spam tech for stopping some Black Lives Matter posts
According to the company, the issue arose due to the influx of posts using #blacklivesmatter.
Read MorePinterest's new Lens feature lets you find products based on your photos
It just got easier to snap and shop.
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Space (36)
NASA delays Mars rover launch until at least July 30th
NASA and ULA have postponed the Mars Perseverance rover's launch until July 30th due to launch vehicle delays.
Read MoreBoeing successfully tests Starliner's parachutes ahead of second flight attempt
Boeing has a lot to prove before Starliner can make its second attempt to reach the ISS. One of the tests it has recently conducted focused on parachute reliability — in particular, the company wanted validate that the vehicle's parachute system can deploy under an adverse set of environmental factors. The aerospace giant's main objective was to ensure that the parachutes would inflate correctly even if an abort occurs early into launch.
Read MoreEU will speed up its spaceflight plans in response to SpaceX and China
The EU's space chief has promised to accelerate plans due in part to pressure from SpaceX and China.
Read MoreAfter Math: Space toilets and long-haul hybrid pickups
While we've all been caught out like this at some point down here on Earth, this week we have a glimpse at how NASA will provide bathroom facilities on the moon. Tesla may push the boundaries of automotive technology but its production process is a bit of a mess. In a recent initial quality survey from JD Power and Associates, Tesla customers reported 250 build defects (misaligned body panels, shoddy paintwork, things of that nature) per 100 vehicles.
Read MoreAstronomers may have spotted light from colliding black holes
Astronomers believe they've seen the first known light resulting from colliding black holes.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo completes a second 'glide test'
Virgin Galactic's repeatedly-delayed plans for commercial spaceflight are drawing closer, after the company completed another glide test at its Spaceport America HQ in New Mexico.
Read MoreNASA wants your help designing future moon toilets
NASA needs help designing the next astronaut toilet.
Read MoreNASA names its DC headquarters after its first Black female engineer
From this point forward, NASA's Washington DC headquarters will be known as the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters, named after the agency's first Black female engineer.
Read MoreAstronomers are puzzled by a mysterious dead star
Physicists aren't sure if they've found the heaviest neutron star or the lightest black hole.
Read MoreNASA plans to use private spacecraft for crewed suborbital flights
NASA has begun an effort to fly astronauts and other people aboard private spacecraft that could be more affordable and accessible.
Read MoreBeidou, China's GPS alternative, is now complete
China's own global navigation system is now complete. Today, the country launched the last of the satellites that comprise its Beidou Navigation Satellite System.
Read MoreThere could be as many as six billion Earth-like planets in our galaxy
The findings could have a big impact on future space missions.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic signs NASA deal to take private citizens to the ISS
Virgin Galactic announced that it has made a deal with NASA to bring private astronauts to the International Space Station.
Read MorePotential NASA mission would explore Neptune's moon Triton
A proposed NASA mission would explore Neptune's moon Triton and solve some longstanding riddles.
Read MoreScientists propose tethering asteroids to prevent Earth impacts
Scientists have proposed tethering asteroids together to prevent them from hitting Earth -- and without creating fragments.
Read MoreAstronomers find the first known regular pattern of fast radio bursts
Researchers have spotted the first known fast radio bursts with regular rhythm, but it's not clear what's generating them.
Read MoreSpaceX plans seaborne spaceports for Mars missions and hypersonic flights
SpaceX is hiring for planned spaceports that would launch Mars and Moon missions, not to mention hypersonic flights here on Earth.
Read MoreCommStar will launch a relay satellite to talk to astronauts on the Moon
CommStar Space Communications plans to launch a data relay satellite that will serve as communications infrastructure for government and commercial space ventures.
Read MoreSpaceX has a month to prove Starlink is worthy of rural broadband funding
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it has "serious doubts" that SpaceX will be able to deliver internet service with latency under 100 milliseconds. That would not only be bad for users, but means that SpaceX could be at a disadvantage in an auction to distribute $16 billion in federal funds to support rural broadband access.
Read MoreScientists locate the first fast radio burst in the Milky Way
Astronomers have found the first known fast radio burst in the Milky Way, potentially solving one of the universe's greater mysteries.
Read MoreAustralia aims to launch locally-made hybrid rockets by 2022
Australian researchers and companies are teaming up to launch rockets that could give the country more independence in spaceflight.
Read MoreInterstellar is still struggling to put private rockets in space
Japan's young private spaceflight industry has taken another hit as Interstellar's MOMO-5 rocket failed to reach space.
Read MoreCoronavirus delays the launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
NASA has again delayed the launch of its James Webb Space Telescope, this time because of how coronavirus has impacted work crews, Space.com The telescope was scheduled for launch in March 2021 after a number of delays. "We will not launch in March," Zurbuchen said.
Read MoreNASA and Astrobotic will deliver water-seeking VIPER rover to the Moon
VIPER will land on the Moon's south pole and spend its 100-day mission looking for water ice in the area.
Read MoreSpaceX's next Starlink launch will help improve satellite imagery of the Earth
Planet's satellite imaging network is getting clearer and more agile thanks to SpaceX's satellite rideshare program.
Read MoreThe Morning After: SpaceX is now focusing on its Starship
Today's big tech news includes SpaceX's future, Apple's socially distant selfie patent and possible EV discounts in the UK.
Read MoreElon Musk says Starship is SpaceX's 'top priority' from now on
Elon Musk wants Starship to be SpaceX's 'top priority,' and that means 'dramatically' stepping up progress.
Read MoreSenate bill offers more incentives for private spaceflight
The Senate's proposed American Space Commerce Act would give private spaceflight companies more incentives, including tax breaks.
Read MoreScientists find a likely Earth-like planet orbiting a Sun-like star
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet that's not only comparable to Earth, but is orbiting a Sun-like star.
Read MoreSpaceX will answer Crew Dragon and Starlink questions on Reddit at 3PM ET
SpaceX is holding a Reddit AMA that could answer your questions about Crew Dragon, Starlink and more.
Read MoreHitting the books: The ancient technology behind astronaut ice cream
And what orbital party would be complete without the most American of freeze-dried fare, astronaut ice cream?
Read MoreNASA orders Lunar Gateway's crew cabin from Northrop Grumman
The space agency has awarded Northrup Grumman a $187 million contract to design the Gateway's habitation and logistics outpost (HALO). The HALO cabin will be the size of small studio apartment and provide life support for spacefarers in tandem with NASA's Orion spacecraft.
Read MoreSpaceX's latest batch of internet satellites includes one with a sun shield
SpaceX is launching more Starlink satellites, bu this time one will have a visor that stops the sun from reflecting off its body.
Read MoreChina's giant radio telescope will start searching for aliens in September
China's FAST radio telescope will join the search for signs of extraterrestrial life in September.
Read MoreThe Morning After: SpaceX makes history
Engadget's daily tech news bulletin: Lots of SpaceX news, MSN asking AI to write the news (hey!) and an image that could brick your Android phone.
Read MoreSpaceX's pioneering astronauts board the International Space Station
Following a dramatic launch, 19-hour voyage and successful docking procedure, pioneering astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have left the Crew Dragon and are now aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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Streaming (44)
YouTube TV costs $65 a month after yet another price increase
The base plan has jumped up $15 since the last hike in April 2019.
Read MoreScribd expands its subscription catalog with over 1,000 magazines
Scribd is expanding its magazine line-up.
Read MoreAmazon will let you co-watch Prime videos with friends in the US
Amazon's new Prime Video feature could help you stay connected with friends even while social distancing. If you're in the US, you can now host and attend a Prime Video Watch Party, a new option for desktop that lets you co-watch with friends and fellow Prime members. The new feature seems to be an expansion of Watch Parties for Twitch, which Amazon launched as a test feature in late 2019, that lets streamers watch videos with their viewers.
Read MoreSafari in macOS Big Sur will stream Netflix in 4K HDR
When macOS Big Sur arrives, you'll get to watch Netflix in 4K HDR using Apple's Safari browser.
Read MoreTwitch has suspended Donald Trump's account
The President's account broke the platform's hateful conduct policy.
Read MoreHere’s a first look at Netflix’s ‘Cuphead’ series
The 'Cuphead' Netflix series will have cleaner lines than the game while retaining that old-school cartoon charm.
Read MoreHow UK fans can watch the first ever Premier League stream on Twitch
The Premier League's Crystal Palace versus Burnley match streams on Twitch tonight.
Read MoreBlackpink breaks YouTube's 24-hour viewing record
Blackpink has broken a YouTube 24-hour viewership record set over a year ago by BTS.
Read MoreAmazon's 'The Boys' returns September 4th with weekly episode releases
Amazon has set the premiere of 'The Boys' season 2 for September 4th, but you'll have to tune in weekly to see everything.
Read MoreTwitch bans Dr Disrespect over violation of community guidelines
"We take appropriate action when we have evidence that a streamer has acted in violation of our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service," Twitch said.
Read More100 million people watch YouTube on TVs each month
YouTube's big-screen audience is growing fast.
Read MoreA 'Cyberpunk 2077' anime series is coming to Netflix in 2022
Netflix is readying a 'Cyberpunk 2077' anime series, 'Edgerunners,' that will come to the service in 2022.
Read MoreHBO re-releases 'Gone with the Wind' with a video disclaimer
The film's other Black actors weren't allowed to attend the movie's premiere with everyone else due to Georgia's Jim Crow segregation laws, as well.
Read MoreFuboTV adds ESPN and other Disney channels to its live TV service
FuboTV will carry ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels on its live TV service, filling one of the few remaining gaps in its lineup.
Read MorePeacock will stream on LG and Vizio TVs at launch
NBCUniversal's Peacock will stream on LG and Vizio TVs when the service is ready on July 15th.
Read MorePeacock streaming service is coming to Android TV and Chromecast
NBCUniversal's new streaming service Peacock will be available on Google platforms and devices beginning July 15th.
Read MoreDisney+ will launch in eight more European countries on September 15th
Disney+ will arrive in a further eight European countries in September.
Read MoreNetflix snaps up 'Chicken Run' sequel from Aardman Animations
It's been exactly 20 years since Ginger, Rocky and the rest of Aardman's stop-motion chickens graced theaters in the US. Today, the animation studio — best known for Wallace & Gromit — has announced that the long-awaited Chicken Run sequel is coming to Netflix.
Read MoreSpotify is bringing back the Summer Rewind playlist
Spotify is bringing back your favorite warm weather jams from summers past. Starting tomorrow, you'll be able to access Your Summer Rewind — a personalized playlist Spotify first introduced back in 2017 that's populated with your most listened songs from past summers. The playlist will go live tomorrow for the whole Northern Hemisphere and for both free and Premium customers on iOS and Android.
Read MoreSpotify arrives on Xfinity X1 and Flex
It's available now on Flex and rolling out on X1 over the next few days.
Read MoreYouTube brings summer camp home to kids
If kids can't attend an IRL summer camp this year, then YouTube is trying to give them the next best thing with #CampYouTube. The struggle is real," YouTube exec Malik Ducard wrote. This is why, he said, Camp YouTube is providing the tools needed to create a virtual camp experience at home.
Read MoreWatch the first trailer for the Apple TV+ 'Foundation' series
The series is coming to Apple TV+ in 2021.
Read MoreTwenty One Pilots is streaming a non-stop music video using fan uploads
Twenty One Pilots has debuted a non-stop video for "Level of Concern" that depends on videos you upload.
Read MoreSpotify is testing in-app ads on podcast episode pages
Basically, you'll see the ad details on the episode page for that podcast inside the Spotify app.
Read MoreHulu to stream IMAX documentaries
IMAX announced Thursday that it's partnering with Hulu to bring 16 of its documentaries to the streaming site this summer. IMAX Entertainment President Megan Colligan assured The Hollywood Reporter that the films are still impressive when viewed on home TVs or tablets.
Read MoreDisney+ no longer offers a free trial period
Disney+ has pulled the plug on a promotion allowing new users a week-long free trial of the streaming service. The free trial offer ended sometime this week. However, Disney+ had stopped advertising the trial weeks ago, according to CNET.
Read MoreSpotify is working with DC Comics to create exclusive podcasts
Spotify and Warner Bros. have teamed up to produce a slate of original narrative podcasts featuring DC Comics characters.
Read MoreSiriusXM buys Simplecast to grow its burgeoning podcast empire
SiriusXM is adding another podcasting-adjacent company with its latest acquisition.
Read MoreQuibi is reportedly looking into smart TV apps for Roku, Fire TV
Quibi is in talks with Roku and Amazon in a bid to reach more audiences, according to Variety. The company, which has been working double time to support screens bigger than a phone's, is reportedly in talks to build native apps for Roku's streaming devices and Amazon's Fire TVs.
Read MoreDC is making HBO Max-inspired comic books for some reason
In addition to its originals and exclusives, HBO Max now has an original digital comic book series as well. Warner Media partnered with DC Comics to publish To The Max, which tells stories about "everyday people achieving their maximum potential," according to a Warner Media statement.
Read MoreThe Morning After: HBO changes some names around to make room for Max
This morning we're looking back at HBO's new name changes and considering whether or not the PlayStation 5's looks matter at all in the console wars.
Read MoreTom Hanks war drama 'Greyhound' comes to Apple TV+ on July 10th
Greyhound, the World War II sea battle drama starring Tom Hanks, will make its debut on Apple TV+ July 10th, Apple has announced.
Read MoreHBO Max temporarily pulls 'Gone with the Wind' from its catalog
HBO Max has removed 'Gone with the Wind' to add a label explaining and denouncing the racist stereotypes in the movie.
Read MoreQuibi adds Chromecast support on iOS and Android
Quibi is built to serve up short videos for viewing on your phone or tablet, but now it's added support for Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast tech so viewers can watch on their TVs too.
Read MoreWhatifi turns mobile video into a choose your own adventure party
Whatifi offers interactive mobile videos with "choose your own adventure" narratives. It's the first company to truly make mobile video work.
Read MoreTwitch streamers receive a flood of music copyright claims for old clips
Twitch streamers have received a deluge of DMCA takedown requests over music in old clips, risking bans unless they take actions that may not be realistic.
Read MoreHulu will cut off older Roku players after June 24th
Affected models are the Roku Streaming Player (models 2400 to 3100) and the Roku Streaming Stick (model 3420 or older). Instead of the latest Hulu app, these models use the Hulu classic app and don't have access to premium add-ons or live TV.
Read MoreCriterion will stream notable titles by black filmmakers for free
Criterion Collection announced a few steps it's taking to fight systemic racism, including lifting the paywall on select titles from black filmmakers.
Read MoreTwitch 'proactively' removed a police emote to prevent potential abuse
Twitch says it proactively removed the "TwitchCop" emote "to prevent misuse."
Read MoreStreaming services join music industry 'blackout' over death of George Floyd
The music industry is planning to stage a "blackout day" today in support of protests around the alleged murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Read MoreRoku's live guide will help you navigate its free movie and TV channel
Roku's free movie and TV channel is now getting a traditional grid Guide.
Read MoreSling TV president replaced as subscriber numbers continue to drop
Sling TV President Warren Schlichting has left the company, and its parent corporation Dish has named his replacement. Schlichting's exit comes after Sling TV reported massive subscriber decline over the past two quarters.
Read MorePandora introduces customizable Pride and Black Music Month stations
Online music-streaming service Pandora is introducing new stations and expanding its "Modes" feature to celebrate Pride and Black Music Month. While Modes were previously only on artist-based stations, the feature is now available on the new Qmunity and Black Music Forever genre stations.
Read MoreBandcamp got me back into buying music
Buying music again helped me appreciate some of the things that get lost when you exclusively stream songs and albums.
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Tablets (2)
Apple's iPadOS 14 adds Scribble handwriting recognition
This feature lets you handwrite into any text field, and it'll automatically be converted into text. Simply start typing into the search bar, and it'll allow you to launch apps or documents instantly.
Read MoreGrammarly brings its most helpful features to the iPad
Copyediting extension Grammarly has a new iPad app that allows you to access some of its most useful online features without launching your web browser.
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Tomorrow (3)
Niantic and Punchdrunk will bring immersive theater experiences to AR
Niantic is teaming up with the theater company behind New York City's popular 'Sleep No More' theater experience.
Read MoreHTC's Vive XR Suite lets people work together even if they're not all in VR
Today's announcement is all about Vive XR Suite, which is an upcoming subscription package consisting of five VR applications that cater to various work and social needs. More importantly, these apps can also be viewed on a PC monitor and even a modern smartphone.
Read MoreHitting the Books: A fully-connected future means you'll never be alone
Over much of the period, networked solitude was seen as a necessary and increasingly productive companion to physical solitude.
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TV & Movies (13)
What's on TV: 'Hamilton,' 'Baby-Sitter's Club' and 'Unsolved Mysteries'
This week Disney+ adds 'Hamilton,' while Netflix responds with 'Unsolved Mysteries.' Also, Desus & Mero are on a new night, and Formula 1 racing is back.
Read MoreHit indie game 'Disco Elysium' is being turned into a TV series
The popular RPG 'Disco Elysium' will become a TV series from the company behind the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie.
Read MoreAI robot 'Erica' will star in $70 million sci-fi movie 'b'
Erica will be Hollywood's first AI actor.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Star Wars Episode I: Racer' and 'Twilight Zone'
Meanwhile, CBS All Access is streaming a second season of the new Twilight Zone series, and Netflix is about to present season three of its creepy show Dark for US viewers. Will Ferrill and Rachel McAdams are teaming up for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, also on Netflix.
Read MoreThe 2021 Oscars are delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic
The 2021 Oscars have been postponed for two months to April 25th, 2021, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. The coronavirus pandemic was cited as the reason for the date change. As a result, movies released as late as February 28, 2021 will be eligible for an award.
Read More'League of Legends' TV show 'Arcane' has been pushed back to 2021
You'll have to wait a bit longer for Riot's first animated series.
Read MoreDavid Lynch's creepy web series 'Rabbits' is back online
David Lynch's unnerving web series 'Rabbits' is back online.
Read MoreThe Winklevoss twins are making a movie about the Winklevoss twins
The Winklevoss Twins -- who allegedly came up with the idea for Facebook -- will create a movie on how they made $1 billion from Bitcoin.
Read More'Chernobyl' director will helm HBO's 'The Last of Us' pilot
HBO's The Last of Us TV series will reunite Chernobyl's creator with its director, according to Variety.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Artemis Fowl' and 'Pokémon Journeys'
This week Disney+ will premiere 'Artemis Fowl,' and 'Samurai Shodown' arrives on the Epic Games Store.
Read MoreWatch VFX bring Westworld's dystopian LA to life
Watch how VFX team DNEG created the dystopian land of 'Westworld.'
Read MoreThe latest Pokémon short is a homage to Looney Tunes
Pokemon meets Looney Tunes in the series' latest animated video.
Read MoreStudio Ghibli's first fully CG movie will be 'Aya and the Witch'
Studio Ghibli is shifting to 3D CGI animation for its next movie, Aya and the Witch. The movie will premiere on Japan's NHK this winter.
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Wearables (20)
Polar’s new fitness smartwatch is geared toward beginners
The Polar Unite is a smartwatch and fitness tracker for those who want to get back into shape.
Read MoreQualcomm's latest smartwatch chips support 16-megapixel cameras
It's been almost two years since Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, and in that time there haven't been many exciting developments in smartwatches, Google bought Fitbit, though that union is yet to be complete. Despite the lack of excitement, Qualcomm is continuing to invest in the smartwatch industry, unveiling today a pair of processors for wrist-worn devices. Compared to the Snapdragon Wear 3100, Qualcomm's global business head for smart wearables and shareables Pankaj Kedia said the 4100+ will bring about 85 percent higher performance.
Read MoreSingapore offers Bluetooth COVID-19 trackers to smartphone-less seniors
It's not a given that everyone has a smartphone. To bring that functionality to seniors, the government in Singapore is sending Bluetooth pendants called TraceTogether tokens. As more tokens are made, they'll go out to a broader range of seniors.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 3 discounted to its lowest ever price on Amazon
The apple Watch Series 3 is a solid smartwatch now on offer for a lower price.
Read MoreNASA made a necklace that reminds you not to touch your face
You can make your own Pulse with a few parts and a 3D-printed case.
Read MoreHype and hope: Wearables in the covid era
It's a pretty cool idea, but my point is that it's the app making the claim, and not necessarily the ring.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Gucci rolls out its first esports watch
Today we're asking for our reader's reviews of the Galaxy Z Flip, trying to figure out why Gucci made an esports-branded dive watch and looking into the new hybrid-powered Ford F-150.
Read MoreGucci takes on esports fashion with a $1,600 Fnatic dive watch
Gucci is getting into the esports fashion world in an unusual fashion: a premium, limited edition Fnatic dive watch.
Read MoreWatchOS 7 is Apple’s best chance to get me to switch from Android
I actually Slacked my colleague that as I watched Apple's WWDC keynote. Meanwhile, Samsung's faces are limited to discovery within its Wearable app, while Fitbit's options are pretty basic.
Read MoreAirPods will soon switch between devices automatically
First, for AirPods in general, the earbuds will soon automatically switch between Apple devices.
Read MoreBang & Olufsen's Beoplay E8 Sport are pricey wireless earbuds for workouts
B&O's press release doesn't go into much detail, but since the E8 Sport is based on the E8 3.0, battery life should be around seven hours on the buds. Like the E8 3.0, the E8 Sport is $350 (350€/£300).
Read MoreNBA restart plan includes using Oura rings to catch COVID-19 symptoms
An NBA plan to restart its season at the end of July includes giving players optional access to Oura smart rings. At least one study showed that wearers could detect COVID-19 symptoms three days early.
Read MoreXiaomi's $32 Mi Band 5 has a bigger screen, better tracking and simpler charging
Xiaomi's latest Mi Band packs in even more features for a low price.
Read MoreThe world’s first smartwatch had the same issues we have today
More than two decades after the Ruputer first launched, and we're still struggling with battery life and utility in smartwatches.
Read MorePolice reform bill proposes mandatory body cameras for federal officers
Congressional Democrats have unveiled a sweeping police reform bill with the aim of overhauling law enforcement in the US.
Read MoreSingapore wants every resident to wear a COVID-19 tracing device
Singapore would like to give every resident a wearable device for COVID-19 contact tracing, bu it's raising privacy concerns in the process.
Read MorePanasonic debuts its first true wireless earbuds in Europe
The RZ-S500W offers premium noise cancellation, while the RZ-S300W focuses on size and comfort. They use feedforward noise cancellation, feedback noise cancellation and analog/digital processing to capture sound outside and inside the earbuds. The RZ-S500W sell for £169, while the RZ-S300W are £109.
Read MoreTAG Heuer's special edition smartwatch is made for the golf course
TAG Heuer's Connected Golf Edition merges its smartwatch technology with tools for the golf course.
Read MoreHublot's next smartwatch is the $5,200 Big Bang e
The new Hublot smartwatch, the Big Bang e, runs on Google's Wear OS, and it'll set you back $5,200.
Read MoreResearchers say Oura rings can predict COVID-19 symptoms three days early
Researchers believe the Oura Ring and AI-guided models can predict COVID-19 symptoms three days before onset with over 90 percent accuracy.
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Xbox (9)
Microsoft document leak suggests a cheaper next-gen Xbox is coming
A leaked Microsoft document has hinted at a long-rumored low-cost Xbox, nicknamed Lockhart, coming alongside the Series X.
Read MoreXbox will shut down Mixer in a new deal with Facebook Gaming
What this really means? Ninja might come back to Twitch.
Read MoreXbox One test enables DTS:X spatial audio for headphones
An Xbox One test lets you try DTS:X for Headphones on your console, promising better spatial audio for your games.
Read MoreXbox One update streamlines your game library management
Microsoft has released a June update fo the Xbox One that helps you manage your games by telling you what services they come from.
Read MoreMicrosoft restores custom Xbox gamerpic uploads after three months
You can finally upload a custom Xbox Live gamerpic again now that Microsoft has lifted pandemic-related restrictions.
Read MoreBang & Olufsen is working on Xbox-approved audio accessories
As we march towards release – we're excited to partner with Bang & Olufsen to bring a new premium tier of gaming audio to market for Xbox and Bang & Olufsen fans around the world that travels with you everywhere you love to play Xbox"
Read MoreXbox Digital Direct replaces long redemption codes with a single click
A new Xbox feature makes it easier to claim games that come with the console, doing away with the 25-digit codes that were required before. Digital Direct, pointed out by Polygon, embeds games and other DLC directly to the console that you can redeem during the setup process.
Read MoreEA allows 'Madden NFL 21' Xbox Series X upgrades until 'NFL 22' arrives
EA has extended 'Madden NFL 21' upgrades for Xbox Series X support until next year's game is ready.
Read MoreFuboTV's sports-centric app comes to the Xbox One
FuboTV is giving subscribers a new way to watch its sports-centric live TV streaming by launching on Microsoft's Xbox One.
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