Yamaha's THR30IIA is a wireless amp for acoustic guitar players
Yamaha is expanding its THR 'desktop' amplifier lineup to add a dedicated model for acoustic guitar players.
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Logitech's new $50 ergonomic trackball mouse has Bluetooth LE support
Logitech has unveiled the Ergo M575, a wireless trackball with a design not unlike the iconic M570 model, but improved ergonomics and some nice features borrowed from the high-end MX Ergo trackball.
Read MoreDJI's Pocket 2 handheld promises higher quality and mods
DJI revisits the Pocket handheld video camera. Now, the stabilized shooter has a wider lens, a bigger sensor and optional mod accessories.
Read MorePeak Design unveils its own line of magnetic phone cases and accessories
Peak Design is moving into the smartphone accessory market. The company, best known for its popular Everyday camera bags, has unveiled a mobile-focused system called Mobile. Peak Design has made an Everyday Case for the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S20 that has a SlimLink built right in.
Read MoreSony’s Spatial Reality Display lets you gawk at 3D objects without glasses
Sony's Spatial Reality Display is a new way for creators to preview 3D objects without VR headsets or special glasses.
Read MoreDJI's new Ronin gimbals flip into portrait mode with a single tap
The original Ronin-S gets a successor, while the portable RSC 2 has a new folding design.
Read MoreCanon makes its EOS Mark II camera more compelling for vloggers
Canon has unveiled the 24-megapixel EOS M50 Mark II with relatively minor updates to the popular original aimed mostly at creators.
Read MoreBlue's new Yeti X microphone can make you sound like a 'World of Warcraft' hero
Blue's microphones are already popular with streamers for their high-quality and relative simplicity, but its latest model is appealing to a very specific gaming segment. The Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition not only has WoW aesthetics with a a "battle grey" finish and engraved runes on the base, but comes with tech that allows players to alter their voices to sound like characters from the world of Azeroth.
Read MoreRazer's $50 Seiren Mini microphone is ready for aspiring streamers
Razer has unveiled a Seiren Mini microphone that promises high-quality sound in a compact shape that costs just $50.
Read MoreGrado's first true wireless earbuds promise the brand's 'signature sound'
Grado has unveiled its first true wireless earbuds, the GT220, and claims they'll maintain a 'signature sound' in a highly portable form.
Read MoreDell's first mini-LED monitor is bright, accurate and $5,000
The company says it's the world's first monitor with 2,000 mini-LED backlit dimming zones. The UP3221Q will set you back an eye-watering $5,000. But given that reference-grade monitors can cost up to tens of thousands of dollars, Dell's latest monitor has a lot going for it.
Read MoreXfinity's new mesh networking pods are twice as fast as the old ones
A few years ago, Comcast and its Xfinity brand partnered with Plume to offer xFi Pods, small mesh network points that plugged right into an outlet to extend your WiFi network.
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AI can detect COVID-19 by listening to your coughs
Researchers have built an app that can detect COVID-19 through cough recordings, even for people who say they're asymptomatic.
Read MoreHAL 9000 replica's crowdfunding project goes bust
A crowdfunding project for a voice-activated HAL 9000 replica has gone bust after the company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Read MoreAdobe tries using AI to fix blurry video footage
With the help of AI, Adobe thinks it may have the solution for blurry photos and videos.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077's dialogue was lip-synced by AI
Procedural generation provides accurate animations for 10 languages.
Read MoreAI localization tool claims to translate your words in your voice
Resemble AI's Localize tool could help YouTubers reach fans in other countries.
Read MoreNVIDIA wants to make video calls better with AI
Its Maxine platform can sharpen audio and video, and reduce bandwidth.
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While we were staying home, Amazon amassed $96.1 billion in sales
The Coronavirus has been very good for Amazon's bottom line. This success has helped further Amazon's rapid expansion. The company announced that it has hired 100,000 permanent workers in North America as well is hiring another 100,000 seasonal employees.
Read MoreAmazon's Dash Smart Shelf can re-order almost anything you can fit on it
After the demise of the Dash Button and the Dash Wand, it seemed as though Amazon's days of building (non-Alexa) gadgets to help people re-order things were over. If the idea of poking around in a web browser or tapping a phone to call in new supplies is too odious, never fear: the Amazon Dash Smart Shelf is here. Amazon originally started experimenting with this smart scale last year in partnership with several small and medium-sized businesses, and for a while it seemed the gadget would remain exclusive to Amazon Business shoppers.
Read MoreAmazon enables a smart home Device Dashboard on some Fire tablets
Now you don't have to yell to ask Alexa for help.
Read MoreFire TV devices will get improved hands-free features with Alexa
Amazon Fire TV devices will soon be able to do much more hands-free with paired Echo devices.
Read MoreAmazon Prime members get free one-hour grocery pickups at Whole Foods
Amazon is now giving Prime members free one-hour grocery pickups at Whole Foods stores, not just their usual delivery options.
Read MoreAmazon's Luna game streaming platform is now in early access
A small number of players can try out the service starting today.
Read MoreBest Buy revives Prime Day prices for Amazon devices
If you missed out on Prime Day prices on Amazon's own gadgets, you have a second change to grab some of them at Best Buy. The company just kicked-off a limited-time sale on Echo speakers, Fire TV devices and other Amazon-made products, bringing most prices down to what they were during last week's Prime Day. While not every single Amazon product is on sale, there are handful of discounts that are worth your time.
Read MoreAmazon says third-party sellers made more than $3.5 billion from Prime Day
Thanks to Prime Day 2020, small- and medium-sized businesses in 19 countries made $3.5 billion this week on Amazon.
Read MoreAmazon Germany sees Prime Day strikes over pay and working conditions
Amazon workers in Germany are going on strike today during Prime Day, one of the biggest sales days of the year for the company.
Read MoreAmazon pulls the plug on its first AAA game, 'Crucible'
The six-on-six multiplayer game launched in May but quickly returned to beta status as developers cut down the available modes and said they were adding polish.
Read MoreAmazon unveils its first custom, all-electric delivery van from Rivian
Amazon's fleet of delivery trucks is finally getting a little greener.
Read MoreAmazon Music HD is adding thousands more Ultra HD songs and albums
Amazon is working with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to remaster more songs in Ultra HD.
Read MoreAmazon reveals 19,816 employees have had COVID-19
Amazon revealed data on exactly how many employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and where.
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Apple program will replace AirPods Pro buds with crackling, ANC issues
The AirPods Pro Service Program will replace affected units for up to two years after they were sold.
Read MoreApple takes home an engineering Emmy for its ubiquitous ProRes video tech
Apple took home an engineering Emmy award for its ProRes video codec first developed in 2007 that has become widely used in digital television and film production. Epic Games also won an Emmy for its Unreal Engine software, used in Disney's The Mandalorian.
Read MoreApple One subscription bundle launches on October 30th
Apple officially revealed its "Apple One" subscription bundle back at the Watch event in September. The Individual plan offers a combo of Apple Arcade, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and iCloud (50GB) for $14.95 (£14.95) a month.
Read MoreApple's Macs, iPads and services offset weak quarterly iPhone sales
Apple just released its Q4 2020 earnings, and as usual, the numbers for July through September illustrate the company in a sort of transitional part of the year. Since this is 2020, though, hardly anything could be described as business as usual, which makes this release especially interesting.
Read MoreApple updates Clips with a new interface and iPad-specific tweaks
Clips latest update adds several new features, including support for vertical video.
Read MoreApple's latest acquisition uses AI to figure out what's in your videos
Add another AI startup to Apple's growing list of 2020 acquisitions. As Bloomberg suggests, Apple could leverage the tech Vilynx was working on in a number of ways.
Read MoreApple's next-gen AirPods Pro might not have their iconic stem
Apple might redesign its wireless AirPods Pro earbuds next year to make them smaller and possibly eliminate the iconic straw-like stem at the bottom.
Read MoreApple will open more Express stores to ease iPhone 12 pickups
Apple will open more walled-off "Express" stores just in time for the holiday shopping season, its retail SVP Deirdre O'Brien told Reuters. The tech giant started testing the format last month in California and has since opened 20 Express stores across the US and Europe. O'Brien told the news organization that Apple will open more until it has 50 Express stores across the regions by the end of October.
Read MoreApple adds HDR support to iMovie just in time for the iPhone 12
One of the iPhone 12 Pro's most notable features is the ability to record video in Dolby Vision HDR, allowing you to capture footage at up to 60 fps with rich shadows and highlights. Now, Apple has updated its iMovie app for iOS with a bunch of new features, including HDR support, just before the iPhone 12 starts shipping. You can now view, edit and share HDR videos straight from your Photos library even on iPhones older than Apple's latest flagship devices.
Read MoreApple pulls TV Remote app now that it's built into iOS
Apple has removed TV Remote from the App Store now that users have had the control built into iOS for a while.
Read MoreApple's HomePod gets its new intercom feature today
Apple is preparing for the launch of the HomePod Mini and iPhone 12.
Read MoreApple will delete the fan-made app that brought Stadia to iPhone
"My app is being removed from the App Store, AMA," Zach Knox tweeted.
Read MoreApple will reportedly add 5G support for iPhone 12 in dual SIM mode
The iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro will not be able to access 5G networks if you're in dual SIM mode, according internal document that was posted on Reddit a few days ago. MacRumors says it was able to confirm the document's authenticity — it's apparently for Apple employee training — and that it obtained another internal Verizon slide containing good news. Apple reportedly plans to roll out a software update that will enable 5G even in dual SIM mode later this year.
Read MoreAfter Math: Apple's unveils its inaugural 5G phone amid a week of firsts
Lucid announced last week that its first entry into the EV market, dubbed the Air, would be competitively priced against the main rival, the Tesla Model S. That is, right up until Tesla CEO and overwrought man-child, Elon Musk, unilaterally dropped the price of the Model S to, and I shit you not, $69,420. October 22nd is shaping up to be a big day for Virgin Galactic. Should the launch go according to plan, this will mark the first time that the vehicle has operated out of the firm's new headquarters at Spaceport America.
Read MoreApple's new $599 iPad Air is now available for pre-order
It's been over a month since Apple announced the new iPad Air, but it's finally on sale. Along with the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro preorders that started this morning, Apple has quietly flipped the switch on the iPad Pro. As a refresher, the iPad Air takes the same basic design as the 11-inch iPad Pro but makes it a bit more affordable.
Read MoreApple will let you pre-order apps up to six months in advance
Apple has updated its App Store policy for pre-orders, allowing developers to offer their apps up to half a year before they're officially released. In a post on its Developer portal, the tech giant has announced that developers can "let customers pre-order [their] app up to 180 days before it's released for download." Apple has added that developers can take advantage of the longer time allowance to "build more excitement" for what their apps can offer and to encourage more pre-orders.
Read MoreHomePod will soon have Dolby Atmos support for Apple TV 4K
You'll be able to set a HomePod as the streaming device's default speaker.
Read MoreiPhone 12 comes with free EarPods in France thanks to radiation laws
Apple announced on Tuesday that it won't be shipping the four new iPhone 12 models with EarPods or a power adapter, as a way to prevent them from ending up in landfills. In France, however, the new devices will have earphones in the coffret, likely thanks to a quirk of local laws, as spotted by MacRumors.
Read MoreHomePod owners can soon turn Apple Music tracks into alarms
The latest HomePod beta software includes the option to use a song from Apple Music as an alarm tone.
Read MoreApple cuts prices on EarPods and its iPhone power adapter by $10
Apple made its EarPods and new power adapter for the iPhone a bit more affordable after confirming that the new iPhones will no longer ship with accessories. The tech giant now sells the EarPods with Lightning connector on the Apple Store for $19 (as noticed by MacRumors), down $10 from its original price. At the same time, the new 20W power adapter for the iPhone also costs $19, which is $10 less than the old adapter the company has discontinued.
Read MoreHere’s everything Apple announced at its iPhone 12 event
If you missed Apple's iPhone 12 event, let us take through everything the company announced.
Read MoreApple bundles free Arcade and TV+ access with new device purchases
Buy an iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV and you'll have stuff to play and watch for free.
Read MoreApple's iPhone 12 costs $30 extra if you're buying it unlocked
This year, the iPhone 12 Mini is priced at $699, while the standard iPhone 12 comes in at $799. Apple announced it had a few carrier partnership deals for monthly financing, which made the price much lower if you traded in an old iPhone. If you buy a phone through T-Mobile or Sprint, or buy Apple's unlocked, SIM-free version, the pricing is $729 for the 12 Mini and $829 for the 12.
Read MoreApple brings HDR video recording to the iPhone
Apple is adding Dolby Vision HDR recording to the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, and it's also introducing a ProRAW format for more control over photos.
Read MoreApple introduces 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini for $729
The iPhone 12 mini includes all the same features as its bigger sibling, but costs less.
Read MoreApple revives MagSafe with new wireless chargers and cases for iPhone
Apple has long retired its MagSafe power ports, but apparently it has yet to let go of the name. The company has just announced new wireless chargers that have inherited the MagSafe moniker: the MagSafe Charger and the MagSafe Duo Charger.
Read MoreThe iPhone 12 has 5G and a new flat-edged design
The new iPhone 12 looks set to replace last year's iPhone 11 as the default choice for most people, a mix of the best features from Apple's more expensive phones while still having a reasonable price.
Read MoreApple's HomePod mini is a smaller, spherical smart speaker
Pre-orders for the $99 speaker open on November 6th.
Read MoreFollow our live coverage of Apple's "Hi, Speed" event!
One fall launch event was never going to be enough for Apple. Last month, we got an eyeful of the company's latest Watches and iPads — including one that still isn't up for sale. Now it's time for all of Apple's new iPhones to take the stage, and you'd do well to expect plenty of talk about the A14 chipset, 5G plans, and more. If we're really lucky, we'll finally get an update on some of those products Apple has been working on behind closed doors, like that second-generation HomePod or its studio-grade AirPods. All signs point to this being the most jam-packed iPhone event in recent memory, and we'll be covering the event start to finish — and beyond — right here.
Read MoreWatch Apple's iPhone 12 event here at 1PM ET
Watch the livestream for Apple's iPhone 12 event, "Hi, Speed," here at 1PM Eastern.
Read MoreThis is, apparently, Apple's HomePod mini
Leaks appear to have revealed Apple's HomePod mini and iPhone 12 models, including the Pro and Pro Max.
Read MoreApple on designing the A14 Bionic for the iPad Air and beyond
The 2020 iPad Air is the first device announced by Apple to use the new A14 Bionic chipset. That silicon's impact won't be limited to tablets, either -- it will almost certainly power the next generation of iPhones, which Apple will unveil on October 13th. In a conversation with Engadget, Apple VP of platform architecture Tim Millet and senior director of Mac and iPad Product Marketing Tom Boger shed some light on his team's approach to designing the A14, and what it means for the iPad Air and beyond.
Read MoreApple will ship orders straight from its stores for some customers
Bloomberg says Apple started testing the program after its stores started re-opening following COVID-19 shutdowns.
Read MoreJudge won't let Apple block Unreal Engine, but won't make it unblock 'Fortnite'
The trial over Epic Games' legal battle against Apple over its App Store policies won't take place until next year, but there's an update in the case.
Read MoreApple's AirTag trackers might not arrive until March 2021
Apple's long-in-the-making AirTag item tracking devices might not be released until March 2021,
Read MoreApple is giving away a few extra months of TV+ to some users
Apple is giving some of its TV+ subscribers a few extra months of its streaming service free of charge.
Read MoreApple will reveal the iPhone 12 on October 13th
Apple's new Watches and iPads just had their turn in the spotlight; now it's time for the iPhone 12 to take the stage. Reports suggest that we could be looking at two versions of the iPhone 12 Pro and two versions of the standard iPhone 12, which would make this the largest swath of brand new phones Apple has ever released in one shot. In an interesting twist, the company also seems to be making its iPhones more physically diverse than ever.
Read MoreBloomberg: Apple Stores drop most third-party headphones and speakers
Apple conspicuously removed Logitech, Bose and Sonos gear from stores as rumors indicate it will launch its own headphones.
Read MoreApple sues recycler for allegedly reselling 100,000 iPhones, iPads and Watches
Apple has filed a lawsuit against its former contractor GEEP Canada for allegedly reselling over 100,000 iPhones, iPads and Watches that were supposed to be disassembled and recycled.
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Microsoft adds mouse and trackpad support to Office apps on iPad
This spring, Apple added mouse and trackpad support to the iPad with a software update, and ever since then, users with business to take care of have been waiting for Microsoft's Office suite to include the feature. Now, 9to5Mac points out that Microsoft says a "phased rollout" is bringing the feature to its Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps on the platform. Microsoft also said the update is bringing new start screens and feature menus that expand its Fluent design language across the apps.
Read MoreCrash Bandicoot is landing on Android and iOS devices in spring 2021
When King revealed that it's working on a Crash Bandicoot game for mobile in July, it didn't have a release date for the title yet. Now, the developer behind the game (and Candy Crush) has announced that Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! Sure, that's not an exact release date, but you now at least have an idea of when you can start spinning and sliding across Crash levels on your phone.
Read MoreStitcher redesign brings cleaner look and new features to the podcast app
You'll have more control over playback speed and episode downloads.
Read MoreLyft is adding Venmo as a payment option
Splitting the cost of your rides is about to get a little easier.
Read MoreDescript lets you edit videos by tweaking text scripts
It wants media editing to be as simple as working on a collaborative Google Doc.
Read MoreInstacart will accept food stamps for grocery delivery
Instacart is partnering with Aldi to accept EBT SNAP payments.
Read MorePayPal will soon let US users buy, sell and shop with cryptocurrency
The company plans to bring digital currencies to Venmo next year too.
Read MoreDropbox's family plan offers a shared 2TB for $17 per month
Dropbox is giving families and groups of friends the option to team up and get Plus perks for less than the price of two accounts. The service's Family plan is now available for $17 a month and gives up to six users access to one interface and all the features a Plus account offers. Dropbox has been beta testing Family plan over the past few months with the promise of a wider rollout sometime this year.
Read MoreParallels brings Windows 10 to Chromebooks
Chromebooks have become increasingly popular in both schools and businesses in recent years, but they still carry a bit of stigma when it comes to software compatibility. This means that, provided you have a Chromebook with the right specs, you'll be able to run Windows apps side-by-side with everything else in Chrome OS. There is a lot of fine print for how Parallels works on Chrome OS -- but at a high level, it's not effectively different than the product the company has sold for the Mac for years.
Read MorePortrait Light effects in Google Photos come to older Pixel phones
Google Photos' Portrait Light effects are now rolling out to older Pixel phones, not just the 5 and 4a 5G.
Read MoreFoursquare test app whispers restaurant suggestions through your earbuds
Foursquare is launching a Marsbot for AirPods suggestion that proactively whispers place suggestions through your earbuds.
Read MoreAdobe Photoshop can now identify 'shopped images
Adobe has unveiled a new attribution tool for Photoshop that will help consumers better understand the authenticity of images while giving proper credit to creators.
Read MoreAdobe's Fresco painting app is now available on iPhone
Last year, Adobe debuted Fresco: a powerful drawing and painting app that brought the realistic feel of watercolor, oils and more to the iPad and Surface devices. As is typically the case at its annual MAX event with Creative Cloud apps, Adobe is showing off a host of new features that are coming to Fresco. First, the company is adding font support through Adobe Fonts.
Read MoreFirefox 82 promises speed and picture-in-picture improvements
Mozilla is rolling out a fresh browser update for the Firefox faithful. According to Mozilla, websites that use a flexbox layout will load 20 percent quicker than before. Firefox 82 is more than a performance upgrade, though.
Read MorePhotoshop's new AI features include neural filters and sky replacement
Adobe will also suggest Quick Actions based on what you're working on.
Read MoreAdobe Illustrator arrives on the iPad
Almost a year after it was announced, Adobe Illustrator for iPad is ready to go to work.
Read MoreAdobe adds more film-like color grading tools to Lightroom
At Adobe Max, Adobe detailed the new features coming to Lightroom Classic and Creative Cloud.
Read MoreWindows apps will get improved web views thanks to Chromium support
The WebView2 technology for Win32 C/C++ applications is now generally available for developers, Microsoft has announced in a blog post. As Thurrott notes, WebView2 is built on the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge unlike its predecessor, which was based on the company's defunct proprietary browser engine. Microsoft first announced that it's releasing WebView2 as part of Project Reunion at Build 2020 back in May when it made its preview version available.
Read MoreCan Evernote make a comeback?
Evernote used to be the king of note-taking apps. "As a company, we had invented the personal productivity category," Ian Small, CEO of Evernote told Engadget. It partnered with Moleskine to produce paper notebooks which, through a combination of stickers and scanning, could be easily tagged and ported into Evernote.
Read MoreDiscord adds stickers to liven up chats
Discord has added sticker packs to spice up chats, although you'll need to pay for at least some of them.
Read MoreGoogle debuts an Apple Watch YouTube Music app
As of today, Google has a YouTube Music app available for the Apple Watch.
Read MoreZoom is getting into ticketed online events
With most people already using Zoom to attend workshops and classes, it should come as no surprise Zoom is getting into ticketed online events.
Read MoreTwitch Studio adds chat overlay and countdown timer tools
It'll be easier for people to stream console games too.
Read MoreSplice members can download Ableton Live 10 Lite for free
Sample subscription service Splice is handing out free download of Ableton Live 10 Lite until December 31st, 2020.
Read MoreGoogle Duo rolls out screen sharing for video calls
Google has officially launched screen sharing for Duo video calls, so you don't have to fire up another app or opt for another service if you need to show the other person on the line what's on your phone.
Read MoreAdobe brings more AI-powered tools to Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2021
A new Guided Edit will help you create perfect landscape images.
Read MoreSpotify promo cards are a more visual way to share music and podcasts
The next time you see your favorite artist or podcaster share their latest recording on social media, you may see them use a new tool from Spotify to do so.
Read MoreSlack is experimenting with Instagram-like Stories
Slack has announced Slack Connect Direct Messaging, Verified Organizations, plus a couple of experiments like Video Stories and an optional audio feed.
Read MoreSoundtrap Capture simplifies mobile recording and music collaboration
Soundtrap is offering artists a way to easily record song ideas on the go with its free Capture app for iOS.
Read MoreVenmo's first credit card offers adjustable cashback rewards
After an almost year-long wait, Venmo's first credit card is here, bringing with it a couple of interesting features.
Read MoreNew York and New Jersey launch COVID Alert apps for Android and iOS
Apps that provide opt-in COVID-19 exposure notifications are now available for Android and iPhone users in New York and New Jersey
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AMD expands its arsenal by snatching up programmable chip maker Xilinx
AMD is buying Xilinx for $35 billion to give it chip designs it could never have considered before.
Read MoreTech giants call for more content liability protection in the EU
Safeguards would give them more leeway to tackle hate speech, a lobby argued.
Read MorePayPal drops domain registrar Epik over its 'alternative' digital currency
PayPal has terminated domain registrar Epik's account over the legality of its currency, although Epik is accusing it of political bias.
Read MoreDoorDash teams up to open a restaurant in California
DoorDash is partnering to launch its first restaurant, Burma Bites, in a bid to boost its takeout and delivery business.
Read MorePatreon is the next tech giant to crack down on QAnon
Patreon is cracking down on QAnon by banning accounts that peddle the conspiracy theory.
Read MoreChase takes on Square with its own contactless payment system
Chase has introduced a competitor to Square, Business Complete Banking, that makes contactless payments easy.
Read MoreJony Ive will help design 'the future of Airbnb'
Airbnb has brought Jony Ive onboard to help the company design new products and services over the next few years. The company's co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky has announced Airbnb's multi—year deal with Ive's new design firm LoveFrom, calling it "a special collaboration" between them. Chesky says Ive will also help the rental marketplace develop its internal design team.
Read MoreTesla produced and delivered a record number of cars this quarter
Elon Musk had plenty to crow about during Tesla's Q3 2020 earnings call on Wednesday. 500,000 deliveries is "a line in the sand that was a pipe dream six months ago as Tesla (and other auto players) have navigated this COVID backdrop," Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives told Business Insider. Thanks to its strong sales and record deliveries, Tesla saw its revenue grow 39 percent YoY in Q3 and its operating income rise to a record $809 million en route to its fifth consecutive quarter of profitability.
Read MoreeBay makes a dedicated portal for officially refurbished gear
eBay is taking on Amazon Warehouse with a new destination called Certified Refurbished, selling used goods from brands like Lenovo, Microsoft and Makita
Read MoreSnap is adding new users and growing its ad business during the pandemic
While the coronavirus pandemic has hit the ad industry hard, Snap seems to be navigating it just fine.
Read MoreLogitech's sales skyrocketed during the work-from-home boom
Logitech sales continue to soar during the coronavirus pandemic. As Logitech noted in a press release, it's the first time that the company has eclipsed $1 billion in quarterly sales. Operating income climbed to $321 million and net income rose to $267 million, up $194 million year-over-year.
Read MoreIntel sells its NAND flash memory business to SK Hynix for $9 billion
Intel sold off its NAND flash memory business to South Korea's SK Hynix, but will retain control of the faster Optane technology.
Read MoreTesla reportedly stops offering its seven-day return policy
Tesla has stopped offering its seven-day, no questions asked return policy.
Read MoreGoogle Assistant is rolling out on Samsung's 2020 TVs in the US
After years of trying to make Bixby happen, Samsung is coming around and enabling support for better AI helpers like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company announced at CES this year that you can choose to use these assistants on its QLED 8K TV, but Google Assistant only just became available. With Google Assistant on these devices, you can not only control other smart devices, but also use it to pull up your favorite show or get onscreen answers to your questions.
Read MoreOnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has left the company (updated)
Pei confirmed his departure in a statement on the OnePlus forums.
Read MoreeBay will authenticate sneakers from resellers
Experts will verify all US sales over $100 by early 2021.
Read MoreEU reportedly drafts 'hit list' of big tech companies to face stricter rules
The EU is reportedly creating a 'hit list' of big tech companies that would face stricter regulations to curb their influence.
Read MoreComcast tests tech that enables gigabit upload speeds over cable
Just a few years ago Comcast started rolling out 1Gbps cable service and now it's widely available in many areas across the country, but it still can't match fiber for upload speed. Many fiber services offer gigabit speeds for customers on uploads and downloads, while the Xfinity package is limited to 35Mbps upload, at a time when people are creating more content and producing more video streams from home than ever before. This week however, Comcast ran a test that enabled 1.25Gbps speeds up and down on their live network at a home in Jacksonville.
Read MoreYelp's new labels will warn you if a business has been accused of racism
These labels will be added to pages that see a rise in reviews based on what people have seen in the news or social media rather than first-hand experiences.
Read MoreUK report accuses Huawei of collusion with China
The UK thinks it may be right to push for Huawei gear to be pulled out of the UK by 2025.
Read MoreHouse Democrats push Congress to break up Big Tech monopolies
A 449-page report from the Democrats on the House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust found evidence of monopolization and monopoly power while investigating Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.
Read MoreSpaceX wins contract to make US missile tracking satellites
SpaceX has won a contract to build missile warning satellites for the Defense Department, and they might be based on Starlink.
Read MoreAfter Math: Sonos sues Google again while Facebook keeps cleaning house
Really, Google, we expect this sort of behavior from the likes of Facebook, not you. Amazon reveals 19,816 employees have had COVID-19 If you thought that Trump campaign rallies were rife with COVID, let me introduce you to a little place called an Amazon distribution warehouse.
Read MoreSenate committee votes to subpoena Facebook, Google and Twitter CEOs
They're set to grill Zuckerberg, Pichai and Dorsey over Section 230 protections.
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The Morning After: Apple starts a repair program for AirPods Pro ANC problems
Engadget's daily tech news bulletin.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Netflix price hike takes HD streaming to $14 per month
Netflix is getting more expensive, a robot race car crashed and NASA got good news.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Switch can now run cloud-streamed games
Engadget's daily tech news bulletin.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The PlayStation 5 is pretty big
Some size comparisons for the PS5, a phone for nerds and we reviewed NVIDIA's RTX 3070.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Facebook, Oculus and multiple VR headset confusion
Engadget's daily tech news bulletin. Great USB-C chargers for your new iPhone, the end of an era at Samsung and more.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 2020 iPad Air review, and RIP to Quibi
Quibi is shutting down, how will we go on?
Read MoreThe Morning After: GMC's Hummer EV, AOC on Twitch and iPhone 12 reviews
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez almost set a Twitch record by streaming 'Among Us,' GMC unveiled the new 1,000HP electric Hummer and we reviewed the iPhone 12.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Bigger camera bumps on your next smartphone
Engadget's daily tech news bulletin.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Reviews are in for the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G and OnePlus 8T
Three new Android phones try to break through, and the 'Monster Hunter' trailer brings flaming swords.
Read MoreThe Morning After: It's Amazon Prime Day and 5G iPhone Day
Today is the day for Amazon's Prime Day sale event, and we have advice on all of the best tech deals available. It's also the day that Apple will reveal its next iPhone, with 5G and an A14 Bionic CPU inside.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The EU might be making a Big Tech 'hit list'
Engadget's daily tech news bulletin. The biggest tech headlines so far.
Read MoreThe Morning After: We reviewed Google's new Nest Audio smart speaker
The iPhone 12 event is next week, and we're learning more about the PS5.
Read MoreThe Morning After: AMD teased its Radeon 6000 Series GPU
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Read MoreSamsung's quarterly profit is up 58 percent from last year
Samsung's guidance for its Q3 earnings is in, and the company expects an operating profit of $10.6 billion. That's up 58 percent from the year before. A detailed breakdown will come later, but Reuters reports analysts who suspect that higher mobile phone sales — probably more from midrange handsets than its just-launched high end devices like the Galaxy Note 20 — and graphics chips for new gaming consoles contributed to the results.
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Buying Guides (67)
Sony's WF-1000MX3 earbuds drop to $168, an all-time low on Amazon
Sony's WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds have dropped in price to $168 through a new Amazon sale.
Read MoreThe best deals we found this week: $50 off AirPods Pro and more
Buy P-Series 4K smart TV at Best Buy - $999 Buy Vizio OLED smart TV at Best Buy - $1,499 Buy Elevate soundar at Best Buy - $699 Eufy Baby Monitor kit Eufy's smart baby monitor with two cameras is down to $200, which is $40 off its normal price.
Read MoreApple AirPods with a wireless charging case hit a new low price of $108
Apple may have new versions of its iconic earbuds in the works, but if you'd like to get a pair now complete with their wireless charging case, Walmart's online offer features the lowest price we've seen.
Read MoreEufy's Spaceview baby monitor is 25 percent off on Amazon
Eufy's one and two camera Spaceview baby monitors are $40 off on Amazon.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch SE is already down to $259 at Amazon and Best Buy
The Apple Watch SE is already on sale for $20 off at Amazon and Best Buy, lowering the starting price for the smartwatch to $259.
Read MoreAmazon is matching many of Best Buy's early Black Friday deals
Buy Sony ZV-1 at Amazon - $700 Amazon-only deals iPad Air (latest model) — $559
Read MoreAmazon's Echo Show and Fire TV devices hit all-time lows in Alexa birthday sale
Now may be a great time to pick up that Amazon device you've been eyeing, because the e-commerce giant is selling several Echo Show and Fire TV models at deep discounts to celebrate Alexa's birthday. Amazon first announced the voice assistant in 2014, and it's celebrating its sixth birthday on November 6th — think of these deals as an extended sale that makes the devices available at much lower prices, some of them being all-time lows. The Echo Show 8, to start with, now only costs $65, or half what it usually costs.
Read MoreThe best early Black Friday deals you can get in Best Buy's new sale
Best Buy's sale drops them to $150, which is $50 off their normal price. Buy Megaboom 3 at Best Buy - $100 Sony ZV-1 — $700 November hasn't even started yet and Best Buy has already kicked off its early Black Friday deals.
Read MoreJabra's Elite 85h ANC headphones drop to $150 at Amazon and Best Buy
The Jabra Elite 85h wireless headphones with active noise-cancellation are down to $150 at Amazon and Best Buy. Bose and Sony often get the most attention in this space, but Jabra's Elite 85t are equally capable flagship headphones. Speaking to the latter, Jabra estimates at least 36 hours of life with ANC turned on, and you could easily wear them for hours each day and they'd still have juice at the end of the work week.
Read MoreLenovo's Chromebook Duet with 128GB of storage falls to $249
Lenovo's Chromebook Duet with 128GB of storage is $50 off at Best Buy right now, bringing it down to $249. Buy Chromebook Duet at Best Buy - $249 We should start by saying that onboard storage isn't the most important spec in a Chromebook.
Read MorePick up an iPad Pro with LTE for $50 off at Amazon
If you've been eyeing one of the new iPad Pros with WiFi + LTE, you can save on a few models at Amazon right now. The 11-inch iPad Pro with cellular (128GB) is down to $900, which is $50 off its normal price. It's not often that WiFi + LTE iPads go on sale and this is the first significant price drop we've seen on these two models in particular since they debuted earlier this year.
Read MoreAmazon and Walmart are both matching a $200 AirPods Pro deal
Buy AirPods Pro at Amazon - $200 Buy AirPods Pro at Walmart - $200 Wireless earbuds make solid gifts and the AirPods Pro are best for those who are deeply entrenched into the Apple ecosystem.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro are back down to $200 at B&H Photo
If you missed the AirPods Pro sale a few weeks ago, you have your chance to snag them once again at a very low price. B&H Photo has the AirPods Pro for $200 right now, which is $50 off their normal price and one of the best deals we've seen.
Read MoreThe WiFi-connected Instant Pot is 47 percent off at Amazon and Best Buy
If you passed over the few early holiday Instant Pot deals that have come and gone so far, now there's an opportunity to get a slightly smarter pressure cooker at a great price. The Instant Pot Smart WiFi (6-quart) pressure cooker returns to $80 at Amazon and Best Buy, and that discount is roughly 47 percent off its normal price and the lowest we've seen since August. It's unclear how long the sale will be available at Amazon, but this is one of Best Buy's daily deals, so the price will go back up after today.
Read MoreGarmin smartwatches are on sale at all-time low prices at Amazon
Garmin is selling some of its older Fenix and Vivomove HR smartwatches at all-time low prices on Amazon.
Read MoreWhat we bought: Our favorite USB-C chargers
The iPhone 12 is officially available today and it's got us thinking about chargers. In an effort to be more environmentally conscious, Apple removed the power adapter (and earphones) from the box of its latest smartphones. Thankfully, there are many more USB-C adapters, chargers and power banks now than there were even two years ago.
Read MoreThis week's best deals: $25 off the Apple Watch Series 6 and more
Amazon basically kicked things off early with Prime Day last week (and Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers followed suit), so we expect to see plenty more deals for early shoppers. This week brought the lowest price ever on the new Apple Watch Series 6 and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller dropping back down to an all-time-low. You can also still save hundreds on a few 2020 LG OLED smart TVs, too.
Read MoreApple's new iPad Air is $40 off when you pre-order at Amazon
Apple's new iPad Air is $40 off at Amazon a day before the tablet is even available.
Read MoreNintendo Switch Pro Controller returns to $59 at Amazon
Official Nintendo Switch accessories can be hard to find on sale, but one of our favorites is $11 off at Amazon right now. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is on sale for $59, which is its lowest price ever. Prime members will see the $59 sale price on the product page, but non-Prime members will have to add the controller to their carts to see it.
Read MoreThe 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 falls to $400 at Amazon
It's possible to save some money on Apple's latest smartwatch if you buy through Amazon. The online retailer has one model of the Apple Watch Series 6 (44mm, space gray) for $400 — that's $30 off its normal price and the lowest we've seen it. The Series 6 launched last month but soon after we saw Amazon drop the starting price to $385 for certain models.
Read MoreLG's latest 55-inch CX OLED smart TV is $500 off at Amazon
Amazon discounted a couple of LG's 2020 OLED smart TVs: you can get the 55-inch CX model for $500 off, bringing it down to $1,496.99, while the 55-inch BX model is $100 off, dropping it to $1,396.99. If you're a Sam's Club member, you can actually get the CX model for $50 less plus a $100 Sam's Club gift card. The display panels are essentially the same, and being OLED, you'll get the best color production and the blackest blacks possible.
Read MoreBrydge's iPad Pro keyboard with trackpad is $35 off at Wellbots
Not everyone wants to drop $300 on a Magic Keyboard for their iPad Pro, regardless of how luxurious it is. Both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch Brydge Pro+ smart keyboards for the latest iPad Pros are $35 off when you use the code ENGADGETPAD at checkout. You can get the 11-inch Brydge Pro+ for $160 on Amazon right now, but the 12.9-inch sits at $200.
Read MoreHow to pick the right iPhone 12
This week, Apple announced four new iPhones, more than the company has ever released all in one shot. Naturally, there's the iPhone 12, a big upgrade over last year's iPhone 11, with an all-new body design, OLED screen, upgraded camera, 5G cellular connectivity and support for Apple's new MagSafe charging and accessories. Like last year, there are also two "pro" iPhones, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, with more and better cameras cameras, a LiDAR sensor, stainless steel construction... and not a ton else, to be honest.
Read MoreHP’s Spectre x360 13 with an OLED display is $400 off at Best Buy
The HP Spectre x360 13 impressed us with its versatile design and powerful performance and now you can get the 2-in-1 laptop with an OLED display for less. One of Best Buy's daily deals drops the price of the Spectre x360 13 with a 4K OLED touchscreen, 10th-gen Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD plus 32GB of Optane Memory to $1,399, which is $400 of its normal price. HP's top-tier laptop is up there with the Dell XPS 13 in our book.
Read MoreThe best deals from Prime Day (and beyond) that you can still buy today
Here's a list of all of the best deals you can still get now from Amazon Prime Day 2020.
Read MoreSave $120 when you buy the Galaxy Buds and Watch Active 2 together
If you or someone you love is a fan of Samsung's wearables, you can get a couple of solid ones for less thanks to a bundle offer at Best Buy. When you buy a Galaxy Watch Active 2, you can add on a pair of Galaxy Buds+ or Galaxy Buds Live earbuds and get $120 off the total price. The $280 price tag applies when you select the 40mm Galaxy Watch Active 2 in cloud silver and the Galaxy Buds+ in the color of your choice.
Read MoreAll the best Prime Day deals you can still get under $100
Amazon Prime Day ends tonight but there are still a number of good deals out there, whether you're shopping for friends and family or for yourself. It's undeniable that the best Prime Day deals have been on expensive tech like noise-cancelling headphones and robot vacuums, but there remain a bunch of worthy sales on affordable items. Check out the list below if you still want to take advantage of the Prime Day deals that are left but only want to spend $100 or less.
Read MoreAmazon has steep discounts on microSD cards and SSDs for Prime Day
In the past, Amazon Prime Day has brought a number of good storage deals and this year is much the same. If you're a Prime member in need more digital space (that's not in the cloud) for your documents, photos, video games and other information, you'll probably be able to find a decent deal in this shopping event. This handy Samsung EVO microSDXC card (256GB) is down to $28 for Prime Day, which is the lowest we've seen it.
Read MoreNinja's 9-in-1 Foodi Deluxe cooker is cheaper than ever for Prime Day
Maybe you're skeptical about the Instant Pot craze — it's ok, many people are. Instant Pot isn't the only way to go if you want that kind of convenience in your kitchen, and now you can get one of Ninja's multi-cookers for its lowest price ever. The 8-quart Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Deluxe cooker is only $150 for Prime Day, and that's $50 off its typical going rate and $100 of its normal price.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Surface Headphones 2 are $50 off for Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day event has made a bunch of audio devices easier on the wallet, including Microsoft's Surface Headphones 2. If you've been looking to buy a pair of these over-ear noise canceling headphones, this is probably one of the best times to do so. You can grab the Surface Headphones 2 in black or gray from Amazon for only $200, or $50 less than its original price, if you're a Prime member.
Read MoreSony OLED TVs are cheaper than ever in Best Buy's 'Prime Day' sale
Best Buy's Prime Day sale knocks hundreds of dollars off Sony's OLED smart TVs, LG smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs and more.
Read MoreFitbit and Garmin smartwatches drop to all-time lows for Prime Day
These are the best deals on fitness wearables and smartwatches that you'll find for Prime Day 2020.
Read MoreThe best deals on Apple devices you can get during Prime Day
Apple chose an interesting day to announce its latest iPhones because today is also Amazon Prime Day. While that means decent deals across the entirety of Amazon's website, there are also a handful of good deals on Apple products as well. No, you won't find the iPhones that Apple just announced on sale — that would be too good to be true — but you can save on AirPods, iPads and more.
Read MoreRazer’s BlackWidow Elite drops to an all-time low of $90 for Prime Day
In addition to a bunch of other Razer products, the BlackWidow Elite mechanical keyboard is on sale today for $90.
Read MoreRobot vacuums and smart home gadgets get big discounts for Prime Day
These are the best deals on robot vacuums and smart home gadgets you'll find for Prime Day 2020.
Read MoreAll the best gaming deals we could find for Prime Day
Amazon's imaginary shopping holiday Prime Day is in full swing, and there are some great deals hidden among the thousands of one-dollar discounts. Prime Day is never quite the gaming event that Black Friday is, but we have found a few deals worth your attention (we've written about some great Razer prices already). As you'd expect, you need an Amazon Prime membership to qualify for these prices.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is $250 off for Prime Day
Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Note 20, and S20 Ultra have all received discounts of $250 or more for Amazon Prime Day.
Read MoreAll the best laptop deals we could find for Prime Day
These are the best deals on laptops and computers you can get for Amazon Prime Day 2020.
Read MoreThe best deals on headphones and earbuds we could find for Prime Day
These are the best deals on headphones and earbuds you can get for Amazon Prime Day 2020.
Read MoreApple’s MacBook Air falls to $850
The MacBook Air (2020) costs $850 at Amazon if you use the right coupon.
Read MoreThe best 'Prime Day' tech deals that aren't from Amazon
These are the best anti-Prime Day deals you can get from Best Buy and Walmart.
Read MoreSave $20 on Nintendo's Switch Online and 128GB SD bundle
If you've been waiting for a good deal on Nintendo's Switch Online service and on a new memory card for your console, you may want to jump on this opportunity. An Amazon bundle that comes with a 12-month Switch Online subscription and SanDisk's Nintendo-licensed 128GB Ultra microSDXC card is now on sale for $40 as part of the e-commerce giant's annual Prime Day event. Nintendo's individual membership for a year of Switch Online already costs $20, while SanDisk's 128GB Nintendo-licensed memory card usually goes for $25 to $35.
Read MoreSony's WH-CH710N headphones with ANC drop to $88 on Prime Day
It's the lowest price we've seen yet on the solid noise-canceling headset.
Read MoreMost of Amazon's devices are deeply discounted for Prime Day
These are all the best deals on Amazon devices, including Echo smart speakers, Fire TV devices and more, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreApple's AirPods with wired charging case are just $115 on Prime Day
With Amazon Prime Day upon us, Apple's standard AirPods have dropped to their lowest price ever. You can now grab a pair with a wired (but not a wireless) charger for just $115, or $45 off the full retail price.
Read MoreSony's WH-1000XM4, our favorite ANC headphones, are cheaper than ever
Thanks to the e—commerce giant's annual Prime Day festivities, you can purchase Sony's M4 with a $25 Amazon gift card for $298 if you're a Prime member. The bundle originally cost $373, while the headphones alone had a $350 launch price. You can also get the headphones on their own for $298 at the moment, but why go that route if you already have a Prime subscription that could get you both the device and a $25 gift card you can spend on something else for the same price?
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for only $80 for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day 2020 discounts the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader to only $80.
Read MoreThis is the Prime Day Instant Pot deal you should buy
If you're looking for an Instant Pot, this is the best deal you'll find on the pressure cooker for Prime Day 2020.
Read MoreRazer peripherals and laptops are at all-time low prices for Prime Day
Over a dozen Razer products are at their lowest ever price on Amazon today. Products involved include some of our favorite keyboards and mice, along with laptops, mics, headsets, gamepads and mouse mats. As this is an Amazon Prime Day sale, you'll need to be a Prime member in order to take advantage of the discounts.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day deals you can get right now
These are the best Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals you can buy, as selected by Engadget editors.
Read MoreApple's iPad mini falls to $336 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day begins tomorrow but we're already starting to see some decent sales trickle in — even on iPads. While not technically an official early Prime Day deal, this deal that knocks the price of the space gray iPad mini (WiFi only) down to $336 is a good one. The sale price is for the entry-level iPad mini, which has 64GB of onboard storage.
Read MoreLenovo's Google-powered Smart Clock drops to $39 at Walmart
Walmart has already kicked off its own "anti-Prime Day" savings event and with it comes the best price we've seen on the Lenovo Smart Clock. Right now, Walmart has the smart alarm clock for $39, which is $1 cheaper than its previous low and 50 percent off its normal price. More people likely feel more comfortable having a smart alarm clock if they know there's no chance of a built-in camera being hacked.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro are at their lowest price ever on Woot
With Amazon's Prime Day looming, expect things to change fast in the world of deals. A case in point is Apple's AirPods Pro: They went on sale at Amazon just a half day ago for $200, but we're already seeing them at a cheaper price. You can now find them at Woot (an Amazon company, by the way) for $10 less at $190, the lowest AirPods Pro price we've ever seen.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro return to an all-time low price of $199 at Amazon
Apple's AirPods Pro have returned to a $199 sale price at Amazon, making them a particularly good deal given recent feature upgrades.
Read MoreThe best deals we found this week: $50 off the iPad Pro and more
Buy Kindle bundle at Amazon - $89.97 Buy Kindle Paperwhite bundle at Amazon - $119.97 New deal additions Sony WF-1000XM3 Some of our favorite wireless earbuds from Sony dropped back down to $178, which is close to their lowest price ever.
Read MoreThe 11-inch iPad Pro returns to an all-time low at Amazon
The iPad Pros are Apple's most capable tablets — and its most expensive ones, too. The sale is for the 2020 iPad Pro models, so you're getting the latest Pro-level tablets with their top-tier features. This year's iPad Pros actually have a lot in common with last year's models — their designs are almost the same and they run on Apple's A12Z Bionic chipset.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day 2020: What to expect, plus our shopping tips
Here's everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2020 before the shopping event begins.
Read More'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' is $10 off for the first time in months
One of the most popular Nintendo Switch games to come out this year has returned to its all-time-low price. You can get a physical copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons from Amazon and Walmart for $50, which is $10 off its normal price. In order to see the sale price, just add the game to your cart at either retailer's website.
Read MoreVizio's first 4K OLED TVs are on sale starting at $1,200
Vizio's first 4K OLED TVs are on sale, and Best Buy has dropped their price by $100 for the first few days. The 55-inch Vizio OLED is $300 cheaper than a comparable set from LG.
Read MoreKindle Essentials bundles are cheaper than ever ahead of Prime Day
Save big on Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite bundles ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Read MoreA bunch of Amazon services are on sale ahead of Prime Day 2020
Early Prime Day deals discount Amazon services like Music Unlimited, Audible and more.
Read MoreWhat we're buying: Our WFH essentials
Here are the work-from-home essentials that Engadget staffers use to make remote-work life a bit easier.
Read MoreAmazon's Echo Show 5 drops to $45 in early Prime Day deal
The Amazon Echo Show 5 drops to an all-time-low price of $45 in this new early Prime Day deal.
Read MoreThe gold 8th-gen iPad is on sale for $299 at Amazon and Walmart
You can pick up Apple's latest iPad for less today if you missed the initial launch sale. Both Amazon and Walmart have the gold 8th-generation iPad (WiFi only) for $299, which is $30 off its normal $329 price. While the iPad almost immediately went on sale after Apple announced it a few weeks ago, it went back up in price soon after.
Read MoreThe best sales we found this week: Early Prime Day deals and more
This week's best deals include early Prime Day deals on Echo Dots, Amazon's Fire TV Recast and Audible subscriptions.
Read MoreApple AirPods with wireless charging case drop to $151 on Amazon
Buy Apple AirPods with wireless charging case at Amazon - $151 Apple launched this AirPods model in 2019 as a follow-up to its first true wireless earbuds.
Read MoreBest Buy slashes 50 percent off TCL's 75-inch 8-series Roku TV
Best Buy has TCL's 75-inch 8-series Roku TV for half off today, bringing it down to $1,500. Buy 75-inch TCL 8-series TV at Best Buy - $1,500 The TCL 8-series came out at the end of last year and these sets have most of the latest technology you'll find in 4K smart TVs.
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Hitting the Books: How one of our first 'smart' weapons helped stop the Nazis
The ship had never faced a raid of such intensity. The Lexington's antiaircraft guns could not protect the ship. When it was over, the Lexington's gunners had shot down only six of the fifty-four Japanese aircraft in the assault group. The ship's insides were as alien to Roberts as its cluttered skin.
Read MoreRISC-V is trying to launch an open-hardware revolution
RSC-V is a new fully open-source processor design and instruction set. Developed at UC Berkeley, RISC-V is trying to do away with license fees and proprietary tech to make processor design accessible to companies all other the world.
Read MoreIntel's 11th-gen Rocket Lake desktop CPUs will max out at 8 cores
Intel has revealed more information about its 11th-generation Rocket Lake desktop CPUs, including a top-end Core i9 processor.
Read MoreAMD's $649 Radeon RX 6800XT will take on NVIDIA's RTX 3080
It's the company's first RDNA 2 video card for PCs, though that architecture will also appear in the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. At $649, the Radeon RX 6800XT is meant to compete with NVIDIA's powerful $699 RTX 3080. AMD says it managed to increase the performance-per-watt of the RDNA 2 cards by 30 percent, compared to last year's GPUs.
Read MoreWindows 10 update removes Flash and prevents it from being reinstalled
Microsoft has released an optional Catalog update that removes Adobe Flash from Windows 10 and prevents it from being reinstalled, paving the way for the eventual death of the app in 2021.
Read MoreQualcomm's next-gen mesh network tech supports palm-sized routers
Nodes based on the Immersive Home Platform could flood your home with gigabit WiFi.
Read MoreAcer updates its ConceptD 7 laptops and adds a new desktop model
Acer's newest ConceptD mid-tower is a good mid-level pro desktop. The 7-series laptops, however, are the real eye-catching machines.
Read MoreAMD teases its next-gen Radeon GPU's 4K performance
We'll have to wait until October 28th to get a full look at AMD's new Radeon 6000-series GPUs, but the company offered a tease of what we can expect from its latest graphics cards at the end of its Zen 3 keynote.
Read MoreAMD's Ryzen 9 5900X is its first Zen 3 CPU
AMD's Ryzen 5900X is its first Zen 3 CPU, and it's 26 percent faster than Zen 2 when it come to games.
Read MoreAlienware's new Aurora R11 desktop comes with an RTX 3090 GPU
NVIDIA's RTX 30-series GPUs are nearly impossible to find right now, but if you're looking for an entire PC as well, Dell has some options. Its Alienware division unveiled the latest Aurora R11 gaming desktops that come with NVIDIA RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards, custom made by Dell to improve cooling.
Read MoreIntel confirms 11th-gen 'Rocket Lake' desktop CPUs for early 2021
Intel's 11th-generation Rocket Lake CPUs will arrive in the first quarter of 2021, and they'll include PCIe 4.0 support.
Read MoreThe first DDR5 RAM modules promise faster, more efficient PCs
Korean chip manufacturer SK Hynix has unveiled the world's first 64GB DDR5 RAM modules, marking a big step away from DDR4 SIMs that have dominated PC memory since 2013.
Read MoreEero makes it easier for your ISP to support mesh networking
Eero for service providers sets everything up so your ISP can easily sell the Amazon-owned company's mesh networking hardware.
Read MoreNVIDIA's RTX A6000 and A40 are its new pro-grade GPUs
NVIDIA's new Quadro-level pro-grade GPUs are the RTX A6000 and A40.
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FBI, Homeland Security detail how Iranian hackers stole US voter data
The FBI and Homeland Security's CISA have detailed how Iranian hackers stole US voter info, including by exploiting badly configured websites.
Read MoreHackers allegedly stole $2.3 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party
The party's chairman says the FBI is investigating the attack.
Read MoreFBI warns hospitals of 'increased and imminent' ransomware threat
US federal authorities have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning hospitals and healthcare providers that they're in danger of being targeted by a ransomware attack.
Read MoreHackers briefly swap out a page on the Trump campaign site
Someone 'seized' a page on DonaldJTrump.com and threated to release classified info.
Read MoreZoom starts rolling out end-to-end encryption
E2EE is currently in a technical preview for free and paid users.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Widespread DNA testing could intensify American racism
Every time we log on, our personal data including where we go, what we search for, who we interact with and what we buy is scraped, siphoned, collected, analyzed, categorized and monetized in the everlasting effort to design and distribute more effective, more personalized advertising. In her latest book, Cyber Privacy: Who Has Your Data and Why You Should Care cybersecurity expert April Falcon Doss examines what sorts of data are being collected, how they're being used (to both our benefit and detriment) and what can be done to keep your digital life history from being leaked across the internet. In the excerpt below, Doss takes a terrifying look at how our infatuation with Ancestry.com and other genealogical testing services has metastasized into a means for the Border Patrol and ICE to further harass and discriminate against black and brown people in America.
Read MoreSenators push for investigation into CBP use of phone location data
Democratic lawmakers want an inspector general investigation into US Customs and Border Protection's use of location data.
Read MoreFeds blame Russia, Iran for election misinformation and threatening emails
At a press conference on Wednesday evening, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe told reporters that two foreign actors, Iran and Russia, have been identified as taking actions to interfere in the US elections. Ratcliffe claimed the two have obtained voter data (which the Florida Secretary of State notes is publicly available), and specifically blamed Iran for emails sent to Florida Democrats that claimed to be from "Proud Boys" and contained threats goading them to vote for Donald Trump.
Read MoreA Telegram bot network is being used to create deepfake nudes
A security firm called Sensity says it recently discovered a network of deepfake bots on chat app Telegram creating computer-generated naked images of women on request. In Russia, the bot also found its way onto VK, the country's largest social media network.
Read MoreUS charges Russian government hackers for NotPetya cyberattack
The United States has officially filed criminal charges against six Russian intelligent officers for releasing the NotPetya ransomware virus as well as disrupting Ukraine's power grid.
Read MoreCloud leak exposed sensitive data from over 200,000 voicemails
Broadvoice's cloud voicemail system leaked over 200,000 messages, many of them with sensitive details.
Read MoreChinese hackers impersonated McAfee to attack election campaign staffers
Google says that Chinese state hackers impersonated McAfee to trick election campaign workers into installing malware.
Read MoreHitting the Books: The latest 'Little Brother' is a stark cybersecurity thriller
Back in 2008, New York Times best-selling author and Boing Boing alum, Cory Doctorow introduced Markus "w1n5t0n" Yallow to the world in the original Little Brother (which you can still read for free right here). It follows Yallow's archrival, Masha Maximow, an equally talented hacker who finds herself working as a counterterrorism expert for a multinational security firm.
Read MoreBarnes & Noble confirms hack exposed customer details
Barnes and Noble says payment information was not compromised, but your purchase history could have been.
Read MoreMicrosoft helped disrupt the infamous Trickbot botnet
Microsoft has confirmed that it and partners disrupted the Trickbot botnet in a bid to protect US elections.
Read MorePrison video visitation system exposed calls between inmates and lawyers
A security lapse exposed thousands of prison video visitation calls, including those between inmates and their lawyers.
Read MoreChinese app offers a peek over the Great Firewall, with big catches
A new Tuber app lets Chinese users partly bypass the Great Firewall, but you'll still have to deal with censorship and privacy violations.
Read MoreFBI sent a team to 'exploit' Portland protesters' phones
The FBI sent a team to Portland with the aim of exploiting protesters' phones.
Read MoreUS Cyber Command disrupted the notorious Trickbot botnet
The US Cyber Command, the Defense Department division in charge of its cyberspace operations, recently mounted an operation to disrupt one of the most massive and notorious botnets today. According to The Washington Post, CyberCom successfully (albeit temporarily) interrupted the Trickbot botnet's operations at least a couple of times over the last few weeks. The botnet is composed of at least a million hijacked computers infected with the Trickbot malware and reportedly run by Russian-speaking criminals.
Read MoreResearchers turn a Comcast voice remote into secret microphone
Comcast has already patched the flaw.
Read MoreHackers could have locked users inside a smart chastity device
A security vulnerability in a chastity sex toy could have let attackers lock you in permanently, on top of sharing messages and location data.
Read MoreTesla camera hack shows how your EV might monitor driving habits
A hack has shown that Tesla's interior camera could be used to check that drivers are paying attention.
Read MoreRansomware attack on a healthcare firm slowed clinical trials
Ransomware has slowed multiple clinical trials, including at companies involved in COVID-19 studies.
Read MoreGrindr flaw allowed hijacking accounts with just an email address
A Grindr vulnerability allowed anyone who knows a user's email address to easily reset their password and hijack their account. A French security researcher named Wassime Bouimadaghene discovered the flaw and tried to report it to the dating service. When support closed his ticket and he didn't hear back, he asked help from security expert Troy Hunt who worked with another security expert (Scott Helme) to set up a test account and confirm that the vulnerability does exist.
Read MoreRussian state hackers appear to have breached a federal agency
Evidence suggests Russia's state-backed Fancy Bear group was behind a hack targeting a US federal agency.
Read MoreUS arrests two members of console hacking group Team Xecuter
Two leaders of console hacking group Team Xecuter are in FBI custody.
Read MoreGitHub can actively look for security holes in your code
GitHub scans for gaps in people's code before it ever reaches the public.
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Roland brings its classic TR-808 and TB-303 synths to your browser
Roland's vintage TR-808 drum machine or TB-303 bass synthesizers helped define electronica in the '80s, but nowadays they're nearly impossible to find. Luckily, you can jam with both instruments for free online, thanks to a new site called 808303.studio created by Roland, musician Yuri Suzuki and the London Design Museum.
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Tesla's updated Full Self-Driving beta needs fewer human interventions
Tesla is pushing a Full Self-Driving update that reduces the number of human interventions by as much as a third.
Read MoreWaymo shares in-depth details of self-driving car activity in Phoenix
Waymo's vehicles have driven a total of 6.1 million miles in Phoenix, Arizona, where it first started testing its self-driving technology.
Read MoreSSC NA promises a re-run of the Tuatara's top speed record attempt
SSC announced a high-speed record set by its Tuatara hypercar, but video analysis threw their claims and data into doubt. Now SSC founder Jerod Shelby acknowledged the issues, and said they will make another attempt to break the record.
Read MoreChevy will start selling EV retrofit kits in 2021
You'll soon be able to buy an electric Chevrolet motor just as easily as one of its gas engines.
Read MoreRoborace engineer explains why a driverless racecar drove into a wall
The SIT Acronis Autonomous car was doomed before the start of its fateful lap.
Read MoreFord reveals how much its Active Driver Assist option will cost
The self-driving tech will debut in the 2021 F-150 pickup and electric Mustang Mach-E.
Read MoreTesla raises price of Full Self-Driving mode to $10,000 now that it's in beta
Tesla has raised the price of Full Self-Driving on its cars to $10,000 in the US following its beta launch.
Read MoreEvery Polestar 2 is being recalled over a power-killing software glitch
The Polestar 2 is experiencing its first round of growing pains. The first issue involves a software glitch that can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power while driving, though to date, no one has been injured when the glitches have occurred.
Read MoreWatch a self-driving Roborace car drive directly into a wall
It's clear robotic racing has some bugs to sort out as a Roborace participant's AI car drove directly into a wall.
Read MoreRam is working on an electric version of its popular pickup truck
Fiat Chrysler's CEO confirmed a Ram EV or hybrid is in the works.
Read MoreTesla's $500 'Radio Upgrade' restores FM and Sirius XM access
Earlier this year, Tesla started offering owners of older Model S and Model X vehicles the option to upgrade their infotainment systems for $2,500. Purchasing it gives them access to features found in the newer version of the system, including YouTube, Netflix, Hulu and Twitch streaming via Tesla Theater, as well as Tesla Arcade's games. While it won't affect users' access to internet radio and music streaming, it removes their access to AM, FM and Sirius XM radio.
Read MoreBugatti’s Bolide is a 1,825HP ‘morphable’ hypercar
Bugatti's Bolide is its fastest and lightest hypercar concept yet.
Read MoreConsumer Reports says Tesla Autopilot is a 'distant second' to GM's tech
Tesla's Autopilot was a 'distant second' to GM's Super Cruise in a Consumer Reports study due to driver attention tech and notifications.
Read MoreEPA tests show Tesla's 2021 models are even tougher to beat on efficiency
Tesla's 2021 Model 3, X and Y models have topped the EPA's EV efficiency chart, pushing ahead of Polestar and other rivals.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz's voice assistant will soon support Samsung SmartThings
You'll be able to control your smart home gadgets while you're on the road.
Read MoreThis is Harley-Davidson's first electric bicycle
Harley-Davidson is breaking into the ebike market.
Read MoreExtreme E pushes off-road racing start to March 2021
Extreme E has pushed back the start date for its off-road electric motorsport. In a press release, Extreme E's organizers said the delay and location switch was partly due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreWaymo and Daimler team up to develop self-driving trucks
Waymo and Daimler are partnering to develop self-driving trucks destined for the US.
Read MoreAppeals court backs ruling that Uber, Lyft should treat drivers as employees
Uber and Lyft lost in court in Thursday, as the First Appellate District court in San Francisco affirmed a preliminary injunction placed against the companies last month. As NBC News notes, the ruling will be put on hold for at least 60 days, and the companies can potentially appeal to the California Supreme Court. This decision makes it abundantly clear that Uber and Lyft have been breaking the law for years.
Read MoreCalifornia Uber drivers sue company over Prop 22 app notifications
A group of California Uber drivers say the company has gone too far in its lobbying for Prop 22.
Read MoreHummer EV 'supertruck' has a UI built on Unreal Engine and runs Android
We've seen the outside of GMC's new 1,000HP Hummer EV, but now you can see the in-car display too. It runs on Android and was designed using Unreal Engine.
Read MorePorsche bakes Apple Podcasts and Apple Music lyrics into its Taycan EV
It's the first native integration of the Podcasts app into any car.
Read MoreGMC's 1,000HP Hummer EV is an 'all-electric supertruck'
Behold the 2021 Hummer EV Edition 1, what GMC is billing as "the world's first all-electric supertruck."
Read MoreFord will use its Escape SUV to power a self-driving car service
Ford believes it's one step closer to offering a commercial self-driving car service.
Read MorePorsche's flagship Panamera E-hybrid has 689HP and a bigger battery
If you want to go up to 196 mph while carrying five people in comfort, Porsche's latest 2021 Panamera E-Hybrid models are here.
Read MoreTesla scales back its warranty on used cars
Tesla has quietly updated its warranty policy to make it less comprehensive.
Read MoreThe SSC Tuatara has broken 330MPH and shattered a world speed record
On Saturday, a seven-mile stretch of Highway 160 was the scene for the 1,750 HP SSC Tuatara hypercar, as it made a pair of record-setting runs to claim the title of "world's fastest production vehicle."
Read MoreTesla restores free premium in-car internet for some owners
Tesla appears to have revived free Premium Connectivity for some owners, although it's not entirely clear why.
Read MoreTesla increases the range for existing Model Y EVs through an update
Tesla has boosted the range of existing Model Y crossovers through a software update.
Read MoreTesla Model 3 2021 refresh offers more range and other improvements
Tesla's 2021 Model 3 and Model Y EV configurators are now online, and they show substantial improvement in range for both models, along with some other improvements.
Read MoreRenault's Mégane eVision concept offers a look at its future EV lineup
Renault has unveiled the Mégane eVision, a key concept car that previews not just the future Megane hatchback, but its entire EV lineup and others in the Renault/Nissan/Mitsubishi alliance.
Read MoreGM will test fully driverless cars in SF later this year
San Francisco residents will start seeing unmanned Cruise driverless vehicles on the streets of their city by the end of the year.
Read MoreWatch Einride’s autonomous truck take on the ‘Top Gear’ track
Einride recently revealed its revamped autonomous delivery truck, which is more aerodynamic than the previous version. To give a glimpse of the Pod in action, the Einride team put the AV through its paces on the Top Gear track in Surrey, England. The video perhaps doesn't have the glossy production that Top Gear fans are used to, but it provides a solid look at the Pod in motion. It also shows that on straights, the Pod can travel at over 80 km/h — that's the typical speed limit for heavy goods vehicles in the European Union.
Read MoreTesla will start making seven-seater Model Ys next month
For those who want to transport more people inside Tesla's smaller electric SUV, the exec tweeted that production will begin next month ahead of the first deliveries in December. As Car and Driver points out, opting for a seven seat interior is a $3,000 option on Tesla's website, which promises availability in 2021. Prices for the Model Y currently start at just under $50k before projected savings, so it's something to think about if you're still looking into a Tesla EV in the next year or so.
Read MoreToronto will test Olli driverless shuttles to boost its transit system
Toronto is exploring autonomous transit by testing Olli driverless shuttles in spring 2021.
Read MoreLucid's first production EV will go head-to-head with Model S at $77,400
The Lucid Air starts at $77,400, before you apply federal EV tax credits.
Read MoreTesla's 'Full Self-Driving' beta releases to some drivers on October 20th
A small group of Tesla drivers will get the chance to test the company's 'Full Self-Driving' rewrite next week.
Read MoreAudi explains how it made the 'sound' for the E-Tron GT
Audi has explained how it produced the artificial sound for the E-Tron GT, and it's more complicated than you might think.
Read MoreElectric cars really do cost less to own than gas-powered vehicles, report says
A Consumer Reports study has found that most electric cars are less expensive to own than gas-powered vehicles thanks to efficiency and low maintenance.
Read MoreHyundai is recalling its Kona EV over potential battery fire risks
Hyundai has issued a recall for 25,564 Kona EVs in South Korea following reports of battery fires, according to Reuters. It's also in the process of filing a recall with the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), CNET reported, though it has yet to say how many US vehicles are affected.
Read MoreWaymo offers public rides in driverless cars in Phoenix
Three years after coming to Phoenix, Waymo plans to open its fully autonomous cars to the city's wider population.
Read MoreEinride makes its autonomous delivery EVs more aerodynamic
Two of the variants are available for pre-order and should start shipping in 2021.
Read MoreVirgin Hyperloop will build its next facility in coal country
The new Hyperloop Certification Center will be built in Charleston.
Read MoreLime's new platform lets you rent other companies' e-scooters
Lime has launched a micromobility platform that lets you rent vehicles from other companies, starting with Wheels.
Read MoreThe Polestar 2's real-world range can't beat Tesla's Model 3
That would give the car a longer range than other compact electric sedans out there, most notable of which is Tesla's Model 3. Unfortunately, Polestar 2's actual range is much shorter than what the company expected.
Read MoreScania is testing a solar truck trailer to see how much fuel it could save
A typical semi-truck trailer has the same surface as a medium-sized house. With that in mind, Volkswagen owned truck manufacturer Scania is is covering one of its trucks with 1,507 square feet of solar panels to see exactly how much fuel could be saved with its plug-in hybrid semi-tractor .
Read MoreUnreal Engine will power the Hummer EV's infotainment display
You most likely know Unreal Engine as the game engine behind some of the most popular titles in recent years, including Fortnite, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Valorant. Apparently, though, it can also be used to design vehicles' infotainment systems: in fact, Epic Games has just revealed that GMC's upcoming all—electric Hummer will be the first vehicle to use the engine for its digital display. The video game developer says it's long been interested in human-machine interfaces (HMI) for the automotive industry, since Unreal Engine already has the technologies needed to design them.
Read MoreMercedes' expanded EV plans will include six new models
Mercedes-Benz has outlined its expanded EQ electric car lineup, including variants of the EQS and EQE and 'budget' cars like the EQA and EQB.
Read MoreDucati is producing a motorcycle with built-in radar
The Multistrada V4, which is in production, has rider assistance features.
Read MoreIndyCar delays hybrid racers to 2023
IndyCar has pushed back the use of hybrid engines in racers until 2023 due to the pandemic.
Read MoreTesla will offer a bird's eye parking view, if you pay a premium
Tesla is promising a bird's eye view to help with parking, but you'll need to order the Full Self-Driving package to use it.
Read MorePolestar 2 EV recalled over glitch that can cut power while driving
Polestar has recalled all 2 EVs after learning of a software glitch that leads to a power loss, even while driving.
Read MoreTesla delivered 139,300 vehicles last quarter, breaking its previous record
Its best tally before that was 112,000 shipments in Q4 2019.
Read MoreTesla update lets vehicles drive through green lights automatically
Tesla's Auotpilot will drive through green lights even if there isn't a lead car.
Read MoreHonda will quit Formula 1 to focus on fuel cell and EV technology
Honda is ending its participation in Formula 1 in order to focus its research and development on fuel cells and EV technologies, the company announced. It currently builds the turbocharged hybrid power units for Red Bull Racing, which sits in second place in the F1 constructor standings, along with Red Bull's adjacent team Scuderia AlphaTauri.
Read MoreAlexa’s Auto Mode turns your phone into a ‘driver-friendly’ display
Amazon believes Auto Mode will make it safer and easier to user your phone in the car.
Read MoreTesla Model 3 earned a mediocre score in Europe's new assisted driving test
Europe's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) has released its second series of assisted driving grades, and despite having the best technology, Tesla's Model 3 came away with a mediocre score. The reason? Driver engagement is a key factor and Tesla's Autopilot system "encourages the driver to relinquish too much control," according to the testers.
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Gaming (52)
Joe Biden's campaign has a 'Fortnite' island
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have launched a 'Fortnite' island that rallies support through mini games.
Read More$149 Playdate handheld is 'ready to go,' orders start in early 2021
"Playdate is almost done."
Read MoreThere's a lot to look forward to in 'Apex Legends' season seven
With season seven less than a week away, EA and Respawn are finally detailing the new content and features that we can expect from the latest update to the popular battle royale game Apex Legends. Thanks to a series of previews, it's now common knowledge that Apex will soon host a third map, Olympus, plus a new "charmingly eccentric" Scottish astrophysicist called Horizon who comes complete with a pretty harrowing backstory. Horizon — aka Dr. Mary Somers — is a master of gravity.
Read More'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' new suit moves like 'Into the Spider-Verse'
'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' has the superhero suit from 'Into the Spider-Verse' — including its distinctive animation style.
Read MoreNew 'Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge' trailer reveals its story
ILMxLAB first revealed that it's teaming up with Oculus Studios to work on a virtual reality game based on Disney's Galaxy's Edge attraction back in May.
Read MoreUbisoft delays 'Far Cry 6' to sometime after March 2021
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, Far Cry 6 will miss its February 18th release date. The news comes courtesy of Ubisoft's latest earnings report, in which the company says it's moving the release of Far Cry 6, as well as Rainbow Six Quarantine, to its fiscal 2021-2022 year.
Read MoreGameFly lets you 'lock in' rentals for release day
With its new GameLock feature, GameFly says it will guarantee customers get a rental copy of a game on the day it comes out.
Read MoreNBA 2K21 adds WNBA MyPlayer mode -- but only on new-gen consoles
There's a full MyWNBA experience in 'NBA 2K21' complete with MyPlayer creation and face scanning, but only if you buy the game on next-gen consoles.
Read MoreVizio's latest TVs add FreeSync, 120Hz 4K gaming support
Vizio's update with FreeSync support is rolling out for its 2021 model year TVs, and for the higher-end versions it includes compatibility with120Hz 4K gaming.
Read MoreTeenage Engineering is making Capcom-themed pocket synths
The Mega Man and Street Fighter-themed pocket samplers cost $89.
Read More'No Man's Sky' will be available for PS5 and Xbox Series X at launch
'No Man's Sky' is coming to the PS5 and Xbox Series X on their launch dates, and they'll support 32-player games, 4K and other upgrades.
Read More'Cyberpunk 2077' is delayed again, this time to December 10th
CD Projekt Red will have to wait an additional 21 days to play the studio's latest open-world RPG.
Read MoreUbisoft's game streaming service hits Stadia and Amazon Luna soon
Uplay+ also has a new name: Ubisoft+.
Read MoreLego and Unity help you create mini games without writing any code
Lego and Unity have teamed up to help you create mini games in less than an hour without writing a line of code.
Read More'Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night' is coming to iOS and Android
The mobile port of the Castlevania-inspired ARPG will include all console DLC.
Read More'Sekiro' GOTY Edition trailer offers a peek at fresh challenges
FromSoftware has shared a 'Sekiro' GOTY Edition trailer that reveals the game's new challenges, including player ghosts.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The challenge of remastering 'Blade Runner'
Recommended Reading highlights the week's noteworthy writing on technology and more.
Read MoreA massive spam attack is ruining public 'Among Us' games
Among Us is struggling to contain a spam attack that is affecting most of its community.
Read MoreThe remaster of the '90s ‘Blade Runner’ game has been delayed
Developer Nightdive Studios had planned to release the remaster later this year.
Read More'Darkest Dungeon II' early access is coming in 2021
Red Hook Studios also created a board game version of its dungeon crawler.
Read MoreUbisoft's new hub will bring cross-play and cross-saves to more games
The publisher is merging Uplay and Ubisoft Club into Ubisoft Connect.
Read MoreFrank Oz returns as Yoda in 'Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge'
Yoda's voice actor, Frank Oz, returns for Star Wars: Takes from the Galaxy's Edge on Oculus Quest.
Read More'Fortnite' will host a Halloween ‘cross reality’ concert for singer J Balvin
Epic Games has teamed up with Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin for Fortnite's next big event: A Halloween concert that Epic says would combine an artist's performance and its XR technology (cross reality) technology for the first time. The developer has been making a push for live concerts and other events in Fortnite over the past few months, ever since people had to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Travis Scott went on an in-game concert tour back in April, resulting in over 12.3 million players logging in at once to experience his first show.
Read More'Pokémon Go' gets AR Mapping tasks to enable more realistic effects
Pokémon Go players may see a new tag marking some PokéStops next time they check the app. Niantic has officially launched AR Mapping tasks for level 20 Trainers and up, almost five months after the company announced that it's launching the feature.
Read MoreA mini 'Pong' arcade machine is on the way
The Mini Pong Jr has dual dial controls, so you can play with a friend.
Read MoreMonkey Island is getting a $160 anthology release this month
In honor of the franchise's 30th anniversary, Limited Run Games is releasing a Monkey Island collector's edition.
Read More'Where Cards Fall' is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch in early 2021
One of the highlights of last year's Apple Arcade launch was Where Cards Fall, a slice-of-life puzzle game where you would create houses of cards to guide your character through an artfully geometric landscape. It was an Apple Arcade exclusive at the time, and was certainly one of the more compelling reasons to subscribe to the service. Now, however, it will finally be arriving for the Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store early next year.
Read MoreSega's Golden Axe celebration turned into a crunch commemoration
Sega is having fun with the launch of Golden Axed, but one of the game's original developers isn't.
Read MoreMarvel's Avengers next-gen console update won't arrive until 2021
The first post-launch hero, Kate Bishop, will debut a bit later than planned too.
Read MoreAnalogue's latest retro dream is an all-in-one TurboGrafx console
The Duo focuses entirely on NEC's home console hardware, offering compatibility with every TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine game produced.
Read MoreGamefly's rental business now belongs to a media wholesaler
Alliance Entertainment paid an undisclosed amount to buy GameFly's rental business.
Read MoreNext-gen consoles get 60 fps 'Destiny 2' on December 8th
Bungie says it will take some extra time to deliver the next-generation optimized version of Destiny 2.
Read More'Cyberpunk 2077' will hit Stadia the same day as consoles and PC
You can dive in to Night City on November 19th.
Read MoreWatch seven minutes of 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' gameplay
Ubisoft offers an extensive preview of Assassin's Creed Valhalla before it comes out on November 10th.
Read MoreThe next 'Reigns' game is an Apple Arcade exclusive
'Reigns: Beyond' brings the Tinder-like game series to Apple Arcade.
Read More'League of Legends: Wild Rift' is coming to iPhone 12
Riot chose to show off mobile LoL on the new iPhone.
Read MoreNinja signs with CAA as he seeks to expand from streaming to Hollywood
Streamer Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is back on Twitch, and now he's represented by agents at CAA as he looks to expand his reach into movies and cartoons.
Read More'Worms Rumble' open beta test starts November 6th
'Worms Rumble' will be playable in open beta on November 6th, and comes to PS5, PS4 and PC on December 1st.
Read MoreIndie RPG 'Indivisible' won't get any more updates after studio closure
After a Nintendo Switch patch starts rolling out on October 13th, Indivisible won't get any future updates following the dissolution of Lab Zero Games.
Read MoreDual-reality horror game 'The Medium' arrives on December 10th
A new trailer, which shows some unsettling environments inspired by Polish artist Zdzis?aw Beksi?sk, ends with confirmation that the game will be out on December 10th. Now, thanks to modern gaming hardware, Bloober Team is able to render "two fully-fledged and visually distinct worlds simultaneously with no visible loading times," lead designer Wojciech Piejko explained in a blog post earlier this year.
Read MoreThere's another game-breaking 'Call of Duty: Warzone' bug
A game-breaking bug in 'Call of Duty: Warzone' needs fixing. Again,
Read More'Fall Guys' update adds new levels, game modes and nicknames
Fall Guys Season 2: Medieval Knockout is available now.
Read More'Blair Witch' is headed to Oculus Quest VR ahead of Halloween
The excellent Blair Witch game is finally headed to VR, starting with the Oculus Quest.
Read More'NBA 2K21' trailer shows what players can expect on PS5 and Xbox Series X
The next-gen version of 'NBA 2K21' looks more realistic than ever before, even down to the small details.
Read More'Yakuza: Like a Dragon' trailer shows off its minigames
Anybody who's ever played a Yakuza game before would tell you that half of the fun is playing its minigames and doing its crazy sidequests. Looks like we can expect the same thing from Yakuza: Like a Dragon, even though Kiryu is no longer the protagonist and it's set in a Yokohama district instead of in the fictional version of Tokyo's Kabuki—cho. Sega has released a new trailer entitled "The Quest Begins" for the upcoming title, showing off new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga and his friends, their insane summoning powers and the minigames we can expect to play.
Read MoreUbisoft debuts Viking history podcast ahead of 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla'
You can listen to all five episodes of 'Echoes of Valhalla' on Spotify.
Read More'Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered' arrives on November 6th
The game will land on Switch a week after it hits PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Read More'Fall Guys' season 2 begins October 8th
Good news for fans of the wildly popular game Fall Guys. The game's second season will be launching on October 8th, according to its Twitter account. The game is currently available for the PC and PS4, with reports suggesting it might show up on mobile devices soon.
Read MoreUbisoft's plan to save 'Hyper Scape' starts next week
The battle royale market is a tough one. It's no surprise, therefore, to hear that Ubisoft's Hyper Scape has been struggling since launch. The new firearm can launch "sticky bursts of timed explosives," Ubisoft revealed in a press release, that appear to work best when your opponent doesn't have anywhere to run.
Read More‘Apex Legends’ cross-play beta arrives on October 6th
'Apex Legends' cross-platform play arrives in beta form on October 6th.
Read MoreTeam shooter 'Rogue Company' is now free-to-play
Rogue Company, a 4v4 team-based multiplayer shooter that arrived in a closed beta early this year, is now free-to-play in an open beta.
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Google (58)
Nest thermostats in the US and Canada can now monitor your HVAC system
The latest Nest thermostat isn't the only model that can tell you if something's wrong with your HVAC system.
Read MoreGoogle Meet starts rolling out custom backgrounds to web users
We knew custom backgrounds were coming to Google Meet, but now they're finally here for everyone.
Read MoreGoogle adds spooky sounds to its Nest doorbells for Halloween
Over the next couple of days, you can help Momo the cat defeat underwater foes when you visit the Google homepage. The tech giant is celebrating Halloween 2020 with what it calls a "subaquatic shriek-quel" of the Magic Cat Academy Doodle it did for Halloween 2016. Back then, Momo was on a mission to rescue her school of magic, and you can defeat her ghostly enemies by swiping in the shapes and directions of the symbol above their heads.
Read MoreAlphabet's revenue recovers despite looming antitrust lawsuit
That's not only better than last quarter's $38.3 billion but also beats last year's $40.5 billion for the same period. This quarter's increase in year-over-year revenues is 14 percent, compared to the same period last year's 20 percent.
Read MoreAlphabet’s Loon sets a new record for longest stratospheric flight
Google Parent Alphabet has revealed that one of its Loon balloons spent 312 days aloft, breaking its previous stratospheric flight record of 223 days, by a wide margin.
Read MoreGoogle will temporarily ban election ads after polls close
The company hopes 'to limit the potential for ads to increase confusion post-election.'
Read MoreYouTube will warn users that Election Day results ‘may not be final’
Google knows that many people will be using YouTube to keep up with the US election on November 3rd. Many politicians use the platform to communicate with voters, and some news organizations will likely livestream round-the-clock coverage. Keeping up with Election Day can be difficult, though, so YouTube is preparing a small but useful information panel that will appear at the top of search results and election-centric videos.
Read MoreSan Francisco and Alameda drop Verily's COVID-19 testing service (update: Verily responds)
California's San Francisco and Alameda (home to Oakland) counties are no longer using Verily's COVID-19 testing system, according to Kaiser Health News.
Read MoreGoogle pulls popular Android apps that collected kids' device data
Google has removed three popular Android apps for kids after revelations they were collecting potentially identifying hardware data.
Read MoreGoogle is testing a way to activate Assistant without wake words
A leaker triggered the voice assistant just by getting close to a Nest Hub Max.
Read MoreGoogle adds price tracking and comparison tools to Shopping
Google is going after services like CamelCamelCamel and Honey with new price alerts inside its Shopping platform.
Read MoreGoogle Assistant can now play Spotify podcasts on your Nest speakers
Users around the world can now use Google's Assistant to play and control Spotify podcasts in English.
Read MoreGoogle revives its AI-fueled photo printing service
Google Photos has brought back its AI-based printing service, giving you automatically selected pictures every month.
Read MoreThe Department of Justice sues Google over antitrust concerns
Google is accused of having an unfair monopoly over search and search-related advertising.
Read MoreGoogle adds Nest Secure to its list of discontinued projects
Google will no longer manufacture and sell the Nest Secure alarm system it launched back in 2017. The tech giant has confirmed that it has discontinued the system to Android Police shortly after the Google Store product page for the Nest Guard was marked with a notice that says it's "No longer available." Google announced the alarm system comprised of the Guard security base with a keypad, the Detect motion sensor and the Tag key fob along with other security products a few years ago.
Read MoreGoogle is giving its smart displays new touch controls
Smart displays are a unique type of product. The company is announcing a new set of features for its smart displays, including an "improved visual experience," a dark theme, relaxing sounds, gentle alarm and Meet improvements. Instead of sticking to a one-page layout with all your notifications and cards lined up horizontally, Google's smart displays will now have five tabs at the top the following sections: Your Day, Home Control, Media, Communicate and Discover.
Read MoreGoogle Assistant will play podcasts from third-party services like Spotify
Google is adding support for third-party podcast services in Assistant, including Spotify.
Read MoreGoogle Assistant's driving mode for Android is nearly ready, one year later
Android phones are finally getting their Google Assistant driving mode, over a year later than planned.
Read MoreGoogle pulls the plug on its Trusted Contacts app
Google's Trusted Contacts location sharing service is going away soon, and the company is recommending using similar features it's built into Google Maps instead.
Read MoreGoogle search now shows you where to vote or drop off your ballot
Google has added a tool to find voting and ballot drop off locations in search and in Maps, helping Americans vote in the 2020 election.
Read MoreGoogle Search will help you identify that song stuck in your head
Over a billion people every day use Google Search, the company said. Today, the company announced a set of updates that can make Search easier to use, and the most notable of these is a new "Hum to Search" feature that's avalable today.
Read MoreGoogle will push Hangouts users to Chat in 2021
Google will push Hangouts users to use Chat instead beginning in 2021.
Read MoreYouTube cracks down on QAnon videos that target individuals or groups
With just weeks to go before the 2020 presidential election, YouTube has confirmed it is expanding efforts to crack down on harmful conspiracies being shared on its platform, with a specific focus on prohibiting "content that targets an individual or group with conspiracy theories that have been used to justify real-world violence." "One example would be content that threatens or harrasses someone by suggesting they are complicit in one of these harmful conspiracies, such as QAnon or Pizzagate," the company wrote in a blog post. For the unaware, QAnon originally centered around cryptic posts shared on 4chan by an individual with the tripcode "Q Clearance Patriot."
Read MoreYouTube bans misinformation on COVID-19 vaccines
YouTube will remove videos that contain misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines (via Reuters). It will ban any content that contradicts information about those vaccines from the World Health Organization (WHO) or local health authorities, the company said in a blog post. It also plans to remove videos that say a COVID-19 vaccine will kill someone, make them infertile or that it will be a way for governments to implant chips in people.
Read MoreGoogle applies its AI tech to reporting with 'Journalist Studio' tools
Journalist Studio is part of Google's $300 million investment in journalism.
Read MoreGoogle's 'Search On' event will reveal new AI-powered features on Thursday
Google has scheduled a 'Search On' event for October 15th at 3 PM ET, where it will unveil new AI-powered upgrades.
Read MoreGoogle stops selling music through the Play Store
We knew it was coming, but as of this week, you can no longer buy individual music tracks and albums through the Google Play Store.
Read MoreGoogle's Duplex AI can book your haircut appointments
Google's Duplex AI has quietly added the ability to book haircut appointments, two years after the feature made its debut.
Read MoreGoogle is turning off the option to switch to classic Groups
Google gave Groups a Material Design makeover back in March and made it the default experience a few months later in September. The company has announced the change in the Google Workspace Updates blog, explaining that the redesigned Groups will provide "a modern experience that matches Gmail and other Google services." It will start removing the "Return to classic Google Groups" option under Settings on November 2nd, and it will take up to three days for the rollout to be complete.
Read MoreGoogle drops curated news plans in Australia over 'unworkable' policy
Google is pausing plans to launch a News Showcase in Australia over what it says is an 'unworkable' media code.
Read MoreGoogle wants you to visit long-lasting AR experiences
Google's new tools make long-lasting, shared AR a real possibility on Android and iOS.
Read MoreGoogle launches Meet breakout rooms for small group discussions
Huge online classes can be overwhelming, not just for teachers but also for students who learn better when interacting with others. To help solve that problem, Google has launched a new Meet feature called "breakout rooms," which would give educators a way to divide participants into smaller groups during video calls. At the moment, the feature is exclusively available to Enterprise for Education customers, but the tech giant says it will be available to more users (including Education and standard Enterprise customers) later this year.
Read MoreGoogle may turn YouTube into a shopping destination
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Read MoreGoogle unveils plans for its huge environmentally friendly San Jose campus
Google has given us a glimpse of its San Jose campus, and based on the renders and details it has released, it won't look anything like a corporate facility once it's done. Unlike other campuses that are closed off, the one in San Jose was designed to be a true part of the city. Half of the 80 acres it will occupy is reserved for residential spaces and other amenities that will be open to local residents.
Read MoreGoogle could launch a cheaper Nest Thermostat with gesture controls
Google is reportedly working on a new version of its Nest Thermostat that will come with gesture controls.
Read MoreGoogle has added more natural-sounding voices to Assistant
A credit card CVC verification option is also on the way to smart displays.
Read MoreGoogle Assistant finally works with some third-party apps
Before today, if you ask Siri or the Google Assistant to "check the news on Twitter," you'll either be shown the @CHEK_News account on the Twitter website or articles about the social network on Apple News. For Android users, voice commands are about to get a lot smarter. Google just announced that the Assistant will be able to search and control your third-party apps when you ask it to.
Read MoreGoogle is sharing user data tied to search keywords with law enforcement
Google is giving police IP addresses for users based on warrants tied to search keywords, raising questions about constitutional rights.
Read MoreGoogle says Stadia mobile game streaming is ready for primetime
When Google introduced the capability to play Stadia games over a 4G or 5G connection, it was as a feature the tech giant was still in the midst of testing. Now, it looks like Google is done putting the feature through its paces, because the option to toggle it on has been moved from the Experiments section to the Performance tab. Reports posted on Reddit and Twitter (via 9to5Google) show the toggle in its new place in the Performance tab under Resolution.
Read MoreGoogle apps will add notifications for 'critical' security issues
By early 2021, you'll start seeing alerts in Google's various apps anytime there's a security issue you need to address.
Read MoreGoogle Arts & Culture app lets you turn yourself into a Van Gogh painting
If you've ever wondered what your portrait would look like if Van Gogh or Frida Kahlo were to paint it, Google can help you find out.
Read MoreGoogle's updated WiFi router starts at $99, or $199 for a 3-pack
Just because Google released a Nest WiFi router last year doesn't mean it's retiring the one it launched back in 2016. In fact, the tech giant has given the original Google WiFi router a refresh and a new price point for those looking to boost their home coverage. The new Google WiFi router is now available on the company's store with prices starting at $99 for a single device and $199 for a three-pack.
Read MoreGoogle is beefing up password security on mobile versions of Chrome
Chrome 86 goes live today with a little love for Android and iOS.
Read MoreGoogle expands Assistant accessibility tools with new speech integration
To make Assistant even more accessible, Google is partnering with Tobii Dynavox. The company makes software and devices designed to help those with speech and language disabilities.
Read MoreGoogle is giving Web Stories a bigger spotlight in its mobile app
They'll pop up in the Discover feed on iOS and Android.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google and Samsonite team up on a smart backpack
This morning we have a new $6,000 compact camera from Zeiss and a trailer for 'Free Guy.'
Read MoreGoogle Workspace is the new name for Google's productivity suite
Google has rebranded G Suite to Google Workspace.
Read MoreGoogle delays its 30-percent Play Store cut in India after pushback
Google will delay enforcement in India of a new billing policy that will force some developers to pay a 30 percent commission on in-app purchases, the company announced (via TechCrunch). The new rules are set to go in effect globally by September 2021, but after facing pushback from an alliance of app developers, Google will postpone them in India until April 2022.
Read MoreGoogle initiative warns of Android security flaws in non-Pixel devices
Google has launched an initiative to improve the security of third-party Android devices by disclosing flaws.
Read MoreGoogle Calendar's mobile apps can create and view Tasks now
Google Tasks entries were already a part of Google Calendar's website, but now they're integrated with the Calendar apps on Android and iOS as well.
Read MoreGoogle Meet gets Q&A and poll features for paid customers
Starting October 8th, the video chat service is adding Q&A and polls features for paid enterprise customers, according to a post on the G Suite Updates blog. Q&A allows those hosting or moderating a chat to allow participants to submit questions.
Read MoreYouTube now does AI noise cancellation for Stories on iOS
You may notice a marked improvement in the audio quality of some YouTube Stories going forward, thanks to a new speech enhancement feature Google rolled out. Now, it's making the technology available to creators recording YouTube Stories on iOS devices.
Read MoreGoogle's Stadia controller now works with USB-C headphones
The Stadia controller's USB-C port is no longer just for charging. In a blog post, Google announced that the jack now supports USB-C headphones while you're playing on a Chromecast or via a web browser. You know, like the Google Pixel USB-C earbuds, the OnePlus Type-C Bullets, or Razer's Hammerhead USB-C ANC headphones.
Read MoreGoogle Maps' 'Live View' AR feature gets landmarks and improved accuracy
Now, Live View also shows you nearby landmarks. Last month, a Live View location sharing feature became available for Google Pixel users.
Read MoreThe Pixel 5 is more expensive in the US than it needs to be
After Google's fall hardware event yesterday, I spent some time comparing the Pixel 5 to the Pixel 4a 5G and was surprised to find few noteworthy differences between the two phones. Given that the Pixel 4a 5G only costs $499 here in the US, a full $200 less than the 5, Google's flagship felt like a bit of a tough sell. The awkwardly-named Pixel 4a 5G UW is priced at $599, only $100 less than the Pixel 5, a phone that also works on Verizon's mmWave network.
Read MoreGoogle will make clearer when you've edited a selfie
Truth is, lots of images online are edited, and some smartphone cameras turn on some sort of filter or smoothing effect by default.
Read MoreGoogle will pay publishers to curate a reliable news feed
Google is investing $1 billion in Google News Showcase, a new product that will pay publishers to curate content.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google unveiled new Pixels, Chromecast and more
This morning we look at the new Google hardware, from Pixel phones to Chromecast and everything in-between. Also, there's a new look for Spider-Man on PS5.
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Laptops (8)
Intel's Iris Xe Max dedicated graphics are now available in laptops
The first laptops with Intel's Iris Xe Max graphics have arrived, promising better gaming on thin-and-light systems from Acer, ASUS and Dell.
Read MoreAcer’s Swift 3X is the first laptop with Intel Xe Max graphics
Acer's newest Swift is the first to showcase Intel's Xe Max graphics.
Read MoreAcer's first Chromebooks with Snapdragon 7c offer low-cost LTE
Acer has unveiled its first Chromebook with a Snapdragon 7c chip, the Spin 513, promising a long battery life and LTE while keeping prices down.
Read MoreThe latest Chrome OS update improves accessibility on Chromebooks
There are more cursor colors and Google improved the text-to-speech features.
Read MoreLenovo's Thinkpad C13 Yoga is a Chromebook built for the office
Lenovo has unveiled the Thinkpad C13 Yoga Chromebook, joining HP and Dell in offering Chrome OS powered laptops for businesses.
Read MoreRazer's Blade Stealth gets an 11th-gen Intel CPU and OLED display option
Razer has updated the Blade Stealth to add an 11th-gen CPU to the ultrabook and THQ Spatial Audio.
Read MoreHP's new 14-inch Spectre x360 flexible laptop is Evo-certified
In addition to the 14-inch Spectre x360, the Spectre x360 13, the ENVY x360 13 and the ENVY 13 have also gotten the Evo treatment.
Read MoreMicrosoft's cute Surface Laptop Go has a 12.4-inch screen, starts at $549
The Surface Laptop Go is Microsoft's smallest Surface Laptop yet, with a 12.4-inch screen, thin bezels and a low $549 starting price.
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Lifestyle (1)
The Morning After: NASA looks at LTE for lunar missions
We'll recap this week's biggest news stories, including Amazon Prime Day deals that are still live, the iPhone 12 reveal and more.
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Meta (19)
Facebook is losing users in the US and Canada
The surge in growth Facebook saw at the start of the coronavirus pandemic appears to be slowing down.
Read MoreFacebook is rolling out a free cloud gaming service
The company has emphasized that it's not launching a standalone service and, because it's part of the standard Facebook service, will be completely free to access. Facebook's version of cloud gaming doesn't require an interface quite like xCloud or Stadia.
Read MoreFacebook will not ban Oculus owners with multiple VR headsets (updated)
Facebook will not ban Oculus owners with multiple VR headsets (updated)
Read MoreFacebook users can now appeal directly to the Oversight Board
Facebook's oversight board is ready to start considering which cases to weigh in on.
Read MoreFacebook's AI team expands post-grad courses for Black and Latinx students
The aim is to improve diversity and remove biases from AI.
Read MoreFacebook is testing a Nextdoor-like 'Neighborhoods' feature in Canada
Facebook is testing a feature called Neighborhoods that would allow users to join community-based groups, much as you can with Nextdoor.
Read MoreFacebook uses AI to forecast COVID-19 spread across the US
Facebook is using AI to forecast COVID-19 spread in the US, giving officials a chance to adapt to spikes in new cases.
Read MoreFacebook's new AI can translate languages directly into one another
Whether you're logging on from the US, Brazil, Borneo, or France, Facebook can translate virtually any written content published on its platform into the local language using automated machine translation. In fact, Facebook provides around 20 billion translations everyday for its News Feed alone. This is done because data sets of translations to and from English are massive and widely available but putting English in the middle reduces the overall translation accuracy while making the entire process more complex and cumbersome than it needs to be.
Read MoreFacebook pulled 120,000 posts for attempting to interfere with US voting (updated)
Facebook says it pulled 120,000 posts trying to interfere with voting in the 2020 US election, but it's not clear if the company is doing all it can.
Read MoreFacebook deploys its AI to find green energy storage solutions
One alternative is putting that excess power to work driving catalytic reactions. "There are a lot of different ways that we can store the energy," Zack Ulissi, CMU Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, told Engadget.
Read MoreFacebook's $299 Oculus Quest 2 VR headset is now available
The Oculus Quest 2 can do standalone or tethered VR better than most headsets we've seen before, all for $299 and now it's started shipping.
Read MoreFacebook expands its ban on anti-vaccine ads
Facebook will no longer allow ads that discourage vaccines.
Read MoreFacebook donates £1 million to WWII code-breaking site Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park was the site where Alan Turing and his World War II team of code-breakers cracked Germany's Enigma machine and helped save the world from Nazi tyranny. The site is now a popular museum, but it's facing a £2 million ($2.6 million) revenue shortfall due to the loss of tourism caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Facebook has announced that it will donate £1 million to the Bletchley Park Trust charity that runs the site.
Read MoreFacebook finally bans Holocaust denial content
The company updated its hate speech policy to prohibit such material.
Read MoreFacebook has banned QAnon
The QAnon conspiracy theory is no longer welcome on any of Facebook's apps.
Read MoreNetflix now works on Facebook's Portal TV
You can hop into Zoom calls with Portal smart displays too.
Read MoreFacebook leak hints at its defense against a government-ordered breakup
Facebook's defense against a goverment-mandated breakup has leaked, suggesting it would focus on the difficulty of splitting Instagram and Whatsapp.
Read MoreFacebook bans ads supporting QAnon
Facebook is taking new steps to limit QAnon's influence on its platform.
Read MoreFacebook is opening its experimental predictions app to all users
For better or worse, Facebook's Forecast will crowdsource users' predictions about important issues like the 2020 election and COVID-19.
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Microsoft (17)
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets now take custom live data
Microsoft Excel now takes al kinds of custom data, expanding spreadsheets well past the usual text and numbers.
Read MoreMicrosoft is still a relentless money-making machine
As usual, Microsoft's latest earnings report for Q1 2021 paints a rosy picture. The company reported earnings of $37.2 billion, up 12 percent from last year, with a net profit of $13.9 billion, an impressive 30 percent jump.
Read MoreMicrosoft will force Internet Explorer users to open some websites in Edge
When the company releases the next version of its Edge browser, Internet Explorer users won't be able to access some 1,156 websites, including popular destinations like YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and ESPN.
Read MoreGitHub takes down YouTube video download tools after an RIAA notice
You won't find the source code for YouTube-DL, a popular tool that can be used to download videos from YouTube, and for some of its forks and copies on GitHub anymore.
Read MoreMicrosoft is putting Skype's seamless 'Meet Now' calls in the taskbar
In the pandemic, video calling has exploded but one of the original names in the space has been slow to capitalize. While Zoom is now a household name, Skype is not seeing the same bump in reputation and use. Microsoft's internet calling service tried to rectify that earlier this year by activating Meet Now, a Zoom-like feature that lets hosts set up and share a free meeting with just three clicks — no one has to install anything or sign up for an account.
Read MoreMicrosoft partners with SpaceX on a cloud computing business for space
Microsoft has launched a new cloud computing business in an effort to make Azure the space industry's platform of choice. The tech giant says it's developing technologies to help the public and private sectors launch faster and to make sure they achieve mission assurance. One — and the first — of those technologies is the Azure Orbital Emulator, which is capable of conducting massive satellite constellation simulations.
Read MoreMicrosoft explores realistic VR haptics with a wrist-mounted gadget
Microsoft's experimental Haptic PIVOT controller puts a handle on your wrist for more realistic VR haptics.
Read MoreWindows 10's October update is rolling out with a refreshed Start menu
Expect a new-look Start menu and Edge tabs to appear in the alt-tab window list.
Read MoreWindows 10 is installing Office web apps without asking permission
Windows 10 users are complaining that Microsoft is restarting their PCs to install Office web apps without asking permission.
Read MoreMicrosoft extends Xbox Elite Controller warranty amid hardware problems
Microsoft has extended the warranty on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 amid a lawsuit and complaints over glitches.
Read MoreMicrosoft says its AI can describe images 'as well as people do'
Microsoft's AI can now caption images even better than humans.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Phil Spencer reportedly said xCloud is coming to iOS
Notably, the 10 principles only apply to Windows, and not Microsoft's Xbox console gaming platform, which is far more restricted.
Read MoreMicrosoft Edge adds an online shopping comparison tool
Microsoft Edge's October update includes handy tools for comparison shopping and screenshotting an entire webpage.
Read MoreMicrosoft tests a Windows 10 setup screen that asks how you'll use your PC
The Windows 10 setup experience could customize the initial settings for gamers, families or creatives.
Read MoreAn Excel error may have led England to under-report COVID-19 cases
A day after the UK government announced its highest number of new coronavirus cases in England, the reason behind the drastic rise has reportedly been revealed.
Read MoreMicrosoft announces new keyboard, mouse and other accessories
As people around the world are settling into new work- or study-from-home routines, Microsoft is rolling out new products it says will upgrade your home office space. The tech giant has announced accessories to accompany its new Surface products, including a compact keyboard and mouse. Microsoft describes the new Designer Compact Keyboard as "slim, narrow and elegant."
Read MoreMicrosoft updates the Surface Pro X with a new processor option
The Pro X, in particular, features a new processor and some additional color options. The Surface Pro X, which is Microsoft's ARM-based PC, was announced last year. In addition to configurations with the new SQ2 processor, the Surface Pro X is also available today in a new silvery Platinum finish.
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Mobile (7)
FCC launches a $9 billion fund to expand 5G in rural areas
The goal is to close the digital divide over the next 10 years.
Read MoreVerizon and Nokia are building private 5G networks for businesses
Verizon will work with Nokia to create private 5G installations that can replace WiFi in large "manufacturing, distribution and logistics facilities.
Read MoreXiaomi's wireless charger can fill a 4,000mAh battery in under 20 minutes
Now that Apple finally introduced wireless charging with the iPhone 12, Xiaomi was showing off a solution that's over five times faster. It demonstrated an 80 watt wireless charger that could bring a modified Mi 10 Pro with a 4,000 mAh battery from 0 to a 50 percent charge in 8 minutes, or up to 100 percent in just 19 minutes.
Read MoreUK closes loophole that allowed using your phone while driving
The UK has closed a legal loophole that allowed using your phone while driving under certain circumstances.
Read MoreVerizon is rolling out its 'nationwide' 5G network with iPhone 12
Verizon used Apple's iPhone 12 announcement to reveal that it's rolling out its nationwide 5G network.
Read MoreT-Mobile expands LTE broadband to rural areas 'abandoned' by AT&T
T-Mobile says it'll expand its program into 450 areas that only get DSL.
Read MoreVerizon's LTE Home internet service expands to 189 markets nationwide
Verizon first launched the service in July in select markets across the US.
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News (37)
Under Armour is selling MyFitnessPal for $345 million
Under Armour may be rethinking its fitness app strategy. After purchasing MyFitnessPal for $475 million in 2015, the company announced today that it has started a "definitive agreement to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to Francisco Partners." It's also discontinuing the Endomondo personal trainer app it bought at the same time as MyFitnessPal for $85 million.
Read MoreMoog's Werkstatt-01 synth is back and it's more affordable than ever
The easy-to-assemble kit costs $199, but it's only available for a limited time.
Read MoreSan Francisco 49ers unveil the first in-stadium 8K replay system
Starting next week, the San Francisco 49ers home field will have the first 8K instant replay system in sports, allowing for crystal-clear zooming in on important plays.
Read MoreChaos Audio's multieffects guitar pedal links to your smartphone
Chaos Audio has unveiled a digital multi-effects guitar pedal on Kickstarter that could be ideal for budget-minded beginners.
Read MoreThe first Alexa-connected toy kitchen goes on sale for $300
After making its debut at Toy Fair 2020 earlier this year, KidKraft's 2-in-1 Alexa Kitchen and Market is now available to buy.
Read MoreEngadget Giveaways: Official Rules
Engadget's official rules page relating to giveaway posts.
Read More3Doodler's latest 3D printing pen lets pros draw with metal and wood
3Doodler has introduced a Pro+ 3D printing pen that can draw metal, wood and even nylon.
Read MoreInsta360's One X2 includes a touchscreen to make panoramic captures easier
Insta360 One X2 is essentially the 360-edition One R repackaged into a candybar form factor, so not only can you mount it directly onto a monopod, but you also get a handy touchscreen for quickly checking your 360 shots.
Read MoreVizio's rotating Dolby Atmos soundbar is now available for $1,000
The $1,000 Elevate Sound Bar first emerged at CES this year.
Read MoreNewly signed law aims to limit the damage from space weather
A newly signed law, the PROSWIFT Act, will help predict and limit the damage from solar flares and other space weather.
Read MoreMoog celebrates 100 years of Theremin with the Claravox Centennial
It was way back in 1920 that Lev Sergeyevich Termen, better known as Leon Theremin in the west, first demonstrated one of the most important electronic musical instruments ever. The instrument is very much ingrained in the DNA of Moog.
Read MoreLomography's new 35mm camera has a lens you can fill with liquid
It looks like a fun way to manually add vintage aesthetics to panoramic shots.
Read MoreAbode opens up pre-orders for its Outdoor Smart Camera
The company is expanding its DIY home security lineup.
Read MorePit Boss adds WiFi to its latest Pro Series pellet grills
Pit Boss has added handy WiFi connectivity to its Pro Series grills without increasing the price.
Read MoreThe Morning After: LG's $87,000 4K TV
LG debuted an $87,000 OLED TV that rolls into its own stand, and we can help you pick the right iPhone 12.
Read MoreLG's rollable OLED TV goes on sale for $87,000
After years of teasing, LG is finally selling a rollable OLED TV. The RX-branded Signature OLED R launched in South Korea today, offering a 65-inch 4K display that tucks away into its base at the press of a button.
Read MoreSonos speakers can now communicate with GE Appliances
With the new integration, you can get notifications from your GE appliances.
Read MoreChina's revamped law bans online services that 'induce addiction' in kids
China has revamped its laws to ban online services and games that 'induce addiction' in kids.
Read MoreEU regulator says Boeing 737 Max is safe to fly
A software-based safety upgrade may not be ready for another two years, however.
Read MoreNanoleaf adds Triangles to its colorful Shapes light panels
Nanoleaf has unveiled the latest light panels in its Shapes series, this time in the form of a triangle. Like the previous hexagon models, you can put them together in different patterns and mirror your TV, sync to music or control them with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit.
Read MoreFCC's Ajit Pai wants to 'clarify' the meaning of Section 230
Pai's statement comes after President Trump again called for Section 230 to be revoked
Read MoreRED's 6K Komodo camera costs $6K
Indie filmmakers and everybody else who wants a relatively inexpensive cinema camera can now purchase RED's new model called Komodo 6K. True to its name, the model can capture 6K at 40 fps, 6K Wide Shot at 50 fps and 4K at 60 fps — plus, it's the brand's first camera with phase-detect autofocus. Komodo measures 4 inches on all sides and weighs only 2.1 pounds.
Read MoreCanon's pocket-sized PowerShot Zoom is part camera, part nature gazer
With regular compact cameras quickly going the way of the dodo, Canon is trying something completely different. It just unveiled the PowerShot Zoom, a "compact telephoto monocular," with a design that looks like a golf rangefinder rather than a camera or camcorder.
Read MoreNikon's Z6 II and Z7 II flagships feature dual card slots and 4K 60p video
Nikon has unveiled the 24-megapixel Z6 II and 45.6-megapixel Z7 II full-frame mirrorless flagship cameras with similar bodies to the originals, but some much-needed improvements under the hood.
Read MorePanasonic's first box-style mirrorless camera is meant for videographers
The Micro Four Thirds-based LUMIX BGH1 will be available next month.
Read MoreGoogle's $130 Nest Thermostat features an all-new touch-based design
It's been ten years since Nest first launched its first smart thermostat, and it's become the most popular brand in the connected home temperature control space. Google is launching the new Nest Thermostat today for $130, and it features an impressively sleek, attractive makeover that'll make the device look less like a bump on your wall and more like an elegant ornament. Google was able to make the thermostat so much slimmer in part because it got rid of the spinning wheel in older models and replaced it with a touch sensitive edge.
Read MoreChina held a $1.5 million lottery to test a new digital currency
China is taking its digital currency tests to a new level by giving away more than 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) in a new lottery.
Read MoreB&O is bringing back a turntable from the '70s and it costs $11,000
The company restored 95 Beogram 4000 series turntables, which go on sale October 19th.
Read MoreArlo's latest cameras can run for up to six months on a single charge
The Pro 4 connects directly to WiFi, so it doesn't need a base station.
Read MoreThe UK wants to power all homes with offshore wind by 2030
The UK government has promised once again to make a massive investment in offshore wind energy. Speaking at the Conservative party conference, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the renewable would power every home in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by 2030. To meet that goal, the UK will need to generate at least 40GW of energy from offshore wind.
Read MoreJohn McAfee arrested for tax evasion, charged by SEC for touting ICOs
John McAfee has been arrested in Spain, and faces charges for tax evasion, failure to file taxes and promoting cryptocurrency without admitting he had a financial interest in it.
Read MoreThe Studio home workout display works with your existing gym equipment
"Smart" workout equipment has gotten a lot of attention this year, what with the coronavirus shutting down gyms. What seems to set Studio apart from other options is that they say it can connect to a person's existing home workout equipment, so you don't need to pay for something like a Peleton bike, for example. The Studio hardware itself is a 43-inch vertical screen to follow along with training sessions, see stats as you work out, and other such features.
Read MoreZeiss' full-frame compact camera finally available to pre-order for $6,000
Zeiss' full-frame compact ZX1 compact full-frame camera debuted in 2018 with built-in Lightroom CC and other unusual features, but we've barely heard a peep about it since. Now, the camera has suddenly gone on pre-order for $6,000 at B&H Photo, nearly two years after it was supposed to go on sale.
Read MoreIkea will stop selling non-rechargeable alkaline batteries by October 2021
The days of strolling into an Ikea and plopping down a few dollars for a 10-pack of Alkalisk batteries are coming to an end. The Swedish furniture-and-meatball purveyor announced earlier this morning that, due to concerns over waste and sustainability, it plans to stop selling nearly all non-rechargeable batteries around the world by October 2021.
Read MoreFigo's connected sous vide promises to chill, seal and cook your meals
A company called Eat Figo has started crowdfunding for the Figo, an all-in-one connected sous vide that can vacuum-seal, refrigerate and cook your food. The idea is that you can prepare and season your meals, vacuum seal them and drop them into the device in the device ahead of time.
Read MoreUS court agrees with SEC that Kik's $100 million coin offering violated the law
A US district judge for the Southern District of New York has agreed with the Securities and Exchange Commission's assessment that Kik's $100 million initial coin offering (ICO) in 2017 was a securities sale. Judge Alvin Hellerstein has granted SEC's motion for summary judgment, ruling that Kik violated the Securities Act when it sold its tokens called "Kin" without the blessing of the SEC.
Read MoreRoland's portable TR-6S replicates classic '80s drum machines on a budget
Roland has unveiled a pair of drum machines that recreate sounds from classic models like the TR-606 and TR-909, updated with modern features like real-time recording.
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Nintendo (14)
Nintendo brings the first two No More Heroes games to the Switch
Nintendo is making up for the delay of No More Heroes 3 with the surprise rerelease of No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle for Switch.
Read More'Control' and 'Hitman 3' head to Switch via cloud streaming
Control and Hitman 3 are coming to the Nintendo Switch via cloud streaming.
Read MoreSwitch exclusive 'Bravely Default II' delayed to February 26th
The Square Enix RPG was supposed to arrive by the end of the year.
Read MoreModder's DIY project makes the SNES Super Scope work on your flat TV
The heyday of light gun games is long gone, and even though people have tried to recreate it with things like Wiimote grips or PlayStation Move attachments — MAG II made an admirable effort — it's just not the same.
Read MoreEA delays 'Apex Legends' on Switch to next year
The Steam version and season seven of the battle royale will arrive on November 4th.
Read MoreNintendo is cutting the price of single Joy-Cons to $40
A separate left or right controller will cost $10 less.
Read More'If Found...' brings queer '90s nostalgia to Nintendo Switch today
"Erasing is powerful," lead designer Llaura McGee said.
Read MoreThe original NES Fire Emblem game is coming to the US for the first time
Today, Nintendo announced that Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light is coming to the Switch eShop on December 4th.
Read MoreSuper Nintendo World will open its doors in Japan next spring
Nintendo's theme park was already supposed to be open ahead of the Tokyo Summer Olympics, but like the games themselves, that plan was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Super Nintendo World is set to open in the spring of 2021, again just before the re-scheduled Olympics, the gaming company has announced.
Read More'Minecraft' characters come to 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' on October 13th
'Minecraft' characters Steve and Alex are coming to 'Super Smash Bros. Melee' on October 13th, complete with crafting and mining.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Mario Kart Live and a Surface Laptop Go surprise
HP delivered its first Intel Evo certified laptops, Nintendo explained how the mixed-reality 'Mario Kart' game will work and Microsoft has a new Surface Laptop Go.
Read MoreWe now know a lot more about 'Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit'
'Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit' looks like a lot of expensive fun.
Read MoreNintendo agrees to $2 million settlement in Switch hacking lawsuit
Nintendo has agreed to a $2 million settlement in its intellectual property lawsuit against a site called UberChips, according to court documents obtained by Torrent Freak. After Nintendo filed the lawsuit in May, UberChips went offline -- but Nintendo still pursued the lawsuit.
Read MoreThe next 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' fighter is Steve from 'Minecraft'
You can find out all about his fighting style in a second stream on Saturday.
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PC Gaming (18)
'League of Legends' RPG 'Ruined King' will launch in early 2021
Almost a year ago, developer Riot Games unveiled Ruined King, a story-driven title set in the League of Legends universe. Ruined King is part of Riot Forge, an initiative that allows third-party developers to create games with the League of Legends licence.
Read MoreLogitech made official gaming gear for 'League of Legends' band K/DA
K-pop frenzy is at an all-time high and tech companies continue to collaborate with the genre's biggest bands in the hopes of luring fans to buy their goods. After the virtual League of Legends K-pop band K/DA announced its comeback and upcoming EP this year, Logitech shared today that it's making a line of gaming gear "inspired by the [band's] aesthetic." The K/DA merch is part of the first collection in an exclusive multi-year partnership with Riot for licensed League of Legends accessories.
Read MoreWorld Of Warcraft's 'Shadowlands' expansion arrives on November 23rd
You can check out a pre-launch event on November 10th.
Read MoreSteelSeries' Aerox 3 mice are water-resistant despite being full of holes
Aerox 3 and Aerox 3 Wireless are the first gaming mice to receive an IP54 rating, according to the company. The wired version weighs 57 grams and has the same TrueMove Core sensor SteelSeries used in the Rival 3. The company developed the custom 8,500 CPI, 300 IPS, 35G optical sensor with PixArt.
Read MoreThe latest ‘Fortnite’ patch makes the game 60GB smaller on PC
Fortnite's latest patch includes optimizations for PC that reduce the size of the game by nearly 60 percent.
Read MoreTen years later, Blizzard is done making content for 'StarCraft II'
A few months after StarCraft II's 10th year anniversary, Blizzard has announced that it's moving away from creating new content for the title and focusing on "what's next." Blizzard VP Robert Bridenbecker said the developer won't be producing for-purchase in-game content and expansions for StarCraft II anymore. Blizzard also assures fans that StarCraft II esports is still "going strong" and won't be going away anytime soon.
Read More'Dota 2' will get year-round updates and crack down on 'smurfs'
Valve is shaking up 'Dota 2' by promising a steady stream of updates and efforts to fight 'smurfs' who create accounts to hike their win rates.
Read MoreSega marks its 60th anniversary with free mini-games on Steam
Try a canceled Golden Axe game and a Streets of Rage/Yakuza mashup.
Read MoreVirtual influencer Seraphine is the latest 'League of Legends' champion
The 'starry-eyed songstress' is a mage with musical abilities.
Read MoreValorant's new healer agent will change the game
With Valorant's second competitive season almost at an end, Riot Games has begun detailing what's coming to its 5v5 tactical shooter on October 13th. Instead of teleports or climbing ropes, found in two of the game's other maps, Icebox will encourage players to utilize ziplines to retain the high ground. "Icebox was designed to emphasize skirmishes, sharp aim and adaptive play," notes Salvatore Garozzo, Level Design Lead at Riot Games.
Read MoreSteam's profanity filters put you in control of chat content
Steam's new chat filtering option allows you to define what words you don't want to see while using the platform.
Read MoreRiot's first official 'Valorant' tournament starts next month
The publisher also revealed a new map that's on the way with Act III.
Read MoreNVIDIA CEO says RTX 3080 and 3090 supply shortage will last throughout 2020
You'll have to watch retail websites like a hawk and be ready to refresh like mad if you want to get an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or 3090 before the year ends. According to Tom's Hardware, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has admitted that demand for the graphics cards will outstrip the company's supply throughout the year. Demand for both cards have already been through the roof, but NVIDIA expects it to balloon even more now that it's the holiday shopping season.
Read MoreMicrosoft starts taking 'Flight Simulator' VR beta sign-ups
Microsoft and Asobo have started taking sign-ups for a closed 'Flight Simulator' VR beta test.
Read MoreNVIDIA delays RTX 3070 launch to prevent another ordering mess
NVIDIA has announced that it's delaying the the GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card by two weeks to allow it to build more stock ahead of the launch.
Read MoreWoW's 'Shadowlands' expansion is delayed until later this year
World of Warcraft Shadowlands won't make its October 26th release date.
Read MoreGOG will sell Epic Games Store titles through its Galaxy app
CD Projekt has started letting tester buy Epic Games Store exclusives directly through its GOG Galaxy 2.0 launcher.
Read MoreSteam's first digital tabletop festival kicks off this month
Valve is launching a new Steam event tabletop gaming fans might love, especially now it's not wise to play in person with a bunch of people. Valve and Auroch are still in the midst of finalizing the panels and talks for the event, but they listed a few of their planned activities to give fans an idea of what they can expect. James Vaughan, game designer of real-time strategy simulation Plague Inc: Evolved, will play the digital version's boardgame scenario while discussing both the digital and physical versions' design.
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PlayStation (23)
Ubisoft pulls post about PS4 games not working on PS5, cites 'inaccuracies' (updated)
Ubisoft pulled a blog post that listed several PS4-era games that it said may not run properly on the PS5.
Read MoreSony's updated PlayStation app can manage your PS5's storage remotely
Sony has updated the PlayStation app with a host of handy features ahead of the PS5's November 12th launch.
Read MoreSony is giving away PSVR camera adapters for the PS5
PlayStation VR fans will be able to continue their virtual adventures even after upgrading to the next generation of console, Sony announced on Wednesday. The company is offering PSVR owners a free camera adapter for use with their PS5 when it arrives on November 12th. As the company previously stated, the entire PSVR accessory menagerie will be compatible with the PS5, however the camera will need that special adapter.
Read More'Bugsnax' will be the first free PlayStation Plus game for PS5
Come November, PS+ members will have their pick between Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition. You can get it between Thursday, November 12 and January 4, 2021.
Read MoreSony is still selling lots of games ahead of the PS5's launch
The company sold 1.5 million PS4 consoles during the period, which is 1.3 million fewer than the same period last year.
Read MorePS5 launch title 'Destruction AllStars' postponed to February
To make up for the delay, PlayStation Plus subscribers will have the chance to download Destruction AllStars for free for a period of two months after its release.
Read MoreTravis Scott joins the PlayStation team as a 'strategic creative partner'
Travis Scott is teaming up with Sony to promote the PlayStation 5, and their first video shows off some new Nike Dunk Lows that feature his recognizable reverse swoosh with the PlayStation logo.
Read MoreCustom PS5 covers are already a thing
Like the proverbial Model T, the PlayStation 5 will launch in any color you like, as long as it's white. If that doesn't match your decor or taste, a company called PlateStation has unveiled a series of third-party colored plates to make your console look a little different.
Read MoreGet ready to raid 'Ghost of Tsushima' on October 30th
Following last weekend's debut of co-op gameplay and New Game+, SuckerPunch is ready to release more new ways to play. The company announced on Thursday that beginning at 8am Pacific every Friday, the team would release new "Weekly Challenges."
Read MoreSony plans to optimize the PS5's fan speed using game data
Managing heat is a critical part of any video game console. In an interview with 4Gamer.net, Yasuhiro Ootori explained that the console will monitor temperature through a sensor inside the APU and three more attached to the main board. "Various games will be released in the future, and data on the APU's behavior in each game will be collected," Otori said (translation provided by ResetEra user orzkare.) "We have a plan to optimize the fan control based on this data."
Read More'Ghost of Tsushima' has another patch on the way soon
The 1.1 update for Sucker Punch's excellent Ghost of Tsushima only just arrived, and PS4 gamers are already enjoying the New Game+ experience and co-op modes (as well as, presumably, petting every single dog).
Read MoreSony tries to clear up confusion over voice chat recording on PS5
There is no opt-out of this — if you use voice chat on PS5, someone in your chat can clip your audio and submit it for review by the moderation team.
Read MorePlayStation Store will stop selling PS3, PS Vita games on mobile and the web
In addition, Sony is killing the PS Store's Wishlist feature.
Read MoreSony finally shows the PS5 interface
Sony has finally shown the PS5 user interface, and it's designed for quicker access to features and even game hints.
Read MorePS4 update lets parents decide which games kids can and can't chat in
Sony has released a PS4 update that pulls user-made events and private communities, but improves parental controls to let kids ask for chat permissions.
Read MoreThe list of PS4 games that don’t work on PS5 just got shorter
A few days ago, Sony revealed that 99 percent of PS4 games will be compatible with the PS5 and that there are very few titles you can't play on the upcoming console. NACON and KT Racing told Push Square that they're developing a patch that would make TT Isle of Man - Ride on the Edge 2 PS5-compatible. A NACON rep told the publication that the developers are working to make the motorbike racing game 100 percent functional on the new console, though it's unclear if they'll be able to roll out the update by the time the PS5 comes out on November 12th.
Read MoreSony finally reveals which PS4 games won't work on PS5
Only 10 games, including 'Hitman Go: Definitive Edition,' won't make the cut.
Read MoreYou'll soon be able to pet dogs in 'Ghost of Tsushima'
Developer Sucker Punch Productions has confirmed that you'll soon be able to pet dogs in Ghost of Tsushima. But on October 16th, the period piece will be made even better with a highly anticipated New Game+ mode.
Read More'Bugsnax' arrives November 12th as a PS5 launch title
'Bugsnax' will be ready for the PS5 on the console's launch day, November 12th, and will come to computers and PS4 at the same time.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Sony gives us a peek inside the PlayStation 5
It's time to open up the PS5, and take a look at AR headsets made for military dogs.
Read MorePS5 teardown reveals huge cooling system and SSD expansion bay
Sony has conducted an official PS5 teardown that shows off its giant cooling fan and SSD bay.
Read More'Ghost of Tsushima' co-op mode arrives on October 16th
'Ghost of Tsushima' will get its promised 'Legends' co-op mode on October 16th alongside a more challenging solo experience.
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Reviews (61)
Don't get your hopes up for the first facemask with built-in earbuds
It's not even a special pair of headphones, either. You have to make sure the headphone's controller in the mask's pocket lines up neatly under these symbols. The main benefit of Maskfone's headphones being removable is that you can wash the mask and reuse it. I don't hate it.
Read MoreOda aren't just speakers, they're a $299 ticket to live music
As such, I've been going through what can only be described as live music withdrawal. It's a pair of speakers where the main selling point isn't the speakers themselves -- it's the access they grant to an exclusive subscription of live music and artist "station" takeovers. A three-month season of Oda will cost $79 when the first one starts on December 21st, and that's in addition to the speakers, which are $299 if you preorder them.
Read MorePodcast: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X early impressions
This week on the show, we dive into early thoughts on the PlayStation 5 vs the Xbox Series X.
Read MoreJabra Elite 85t review: Noise-blocking comfort that rivals the best
Jabra proved its true wireless mettle with the Elite 65t earbuds in 2018. Jabra is filling the void now with the Elite 85t ($230), a set of wireless earbuds that takes the best parts of the previous model and goes even further. Now that Jabra has a true flagship option, it has enough to compete with the best.
Read MoreThe RadMission 1 is a $1,099 e-bike that delivers the basics
I'm pleased to report that Rad Power Bikes' estimates are accurate. It's not the most exciting e-bike but Rad Power Bikes has nailed most of the fundamentals. Rad Power Bikes has nailed most of the fundamentals. There's plenty that Rad Power Bikes could improve. The RadMission 1 is different, though.
Read MoreAfterShokz OpenComm is a bone conduction headset for the Zoom generation
AfterShokz's OpenComm bone conduction headset seems an ideal accompaniment to the world we live in today. It's a communications-focused product by virtue of its boom mic, good for today's busy home or mobile workspace in the age of endless Zoom calls.
Read MoreRoku Streambar review: Making old TVs feel new again
Roku's new Streambar combines a soundbar, 4K set-top box and Bluetooth speaker into one $130 device. It's a great option for anyone who wants to upgrade their home theater system while on a budget.
Read MoreNVIDIA RTX 3070 review: A hot rod GPU for the practical gamer
NVIDIA's RTX 3070 is a phenomenal deal for $499. It's basically just as fast as the $999 RTX 2080 Ti.
Read MoreThe Freewrite Traveler is a lovely (and flawed) e-ink typewriter
The Freewrite Traveler is a good tool for distraction-free writing on the go, but it's expensive.
Read MoreiPhone 12 drop test confirms the new screen helps durability, to an extent
An iPhone 12 drop test has revealed that the Ceramic Shield really does work, although you won't want to rely too heavily on it.
Read MoreShure's $249 MV7 is a USB/XLR microphone built for podcasters
Shure's MV7 is its first microphone with USB and XLR interfaces. It's a clear play for podcasters and streamers who can't justify Shure's popular SM7B.
Read MoreAmazon Echo Dot (2020) review: Well-rounded in every sense
The new Echo Dots are here along with a striking new design.
Read MorePodcast: Are the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro worth it?
This week on the show, we dive into our thoughts on the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, AOC's Among Us stream and the death of Quibi.
Read MoreAmazon Echo (2020) review: Small in stature, mighty in sound
It's been over five years since the first Amazon Echo arrived, showing people how useful a virtual assistant in your home could be. Last year's Echo was one of the best smart speakers we'd used, adding the improved speakers first found in 2018's $150 Echo Plus at a lower $100 price point.
Read MoreHuawei’s Mate 40 Pro is another powerful flagship that you won't buy
The Mate 40 Pro has fantastic images and buckets of power, but you already know why it's not a realistic purchase.
Read MoreUE Fits wireless earbuds review: When the perfect fit isn't enough
Ultimate Ears' true wireless earbuds use lightform tech to heat and mold ear tips for a custom fit. Unfortunately, everything else is a mixed bag.
Read MorePuffco Peak Pro: A more refined stoner experience
The innovative smart cannabis vaporizer is back with many improvements.
Read MoreLenovo Smart Clock Essential review: Basic doesn't mean bad
The latest smart alarm clock from Lenovo is a lot simpler.
Read MoreApple iPad Air (2020) review: Who needs the iPad Pro?
Read Engadget's review of the 2020 iPad Air, the best iPad for almost everyone.
Read MoreNovation and Aphex Twin's limited-edition Bass Station II embraces the weird
Novation's Bass Station II is considered a modern classic in the synth world. In fact, even though the core three-oscillator analog sound engine is unchanged, the 2020 version of the Bass Station II feels like a completely different instrument from the one launched in 2013. One of the biggest additions came last year in AFX Mode (we'll get to the details later), which was created in collaboration with Aphex Twin himself, Mr Richard D. James.
Read MoreiPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: Apple enters the 5G era
Apple's two newest phones are similar in a lot of ways, including 5G, a new powerful processor, and very similar dimensions. There are some differences, however, that are worth considering.
Read MoreBeats Flex review: The cost of $50 wireless earbuds
At $50, the Beats Flex covers the basics, including AirPods-quality quick pairing. Unfortunately, there's one key element the Flex doesn't do well.
Read MoreLiving with TCL's 8-series 4K TV: Quality without paying for OLED
TCL's 8-series 4K TV is a great value for a premium set.
Read MoreNative Instruments Maschine+ review: Freedom in a box
Maschine has a long legacy, and the latest member of the family -- the plus -- is a worthy addition. Now you can make beats, demos and tracks without feeling like you're checking your email. This flexibility comes at a price though.
Read MorePodcast: iPhone 12, Pixel reviews and Xbox Series X preview
Join our hosts as we tear into Apple's new iPhone 12 lineup and take a deeper look at our Pixel 5 review. Plus, senior editor Jess Conditt joins us to talk about the Xbox Series X.
Read MoreTell us how August’s newest Smart Lock works in your home
Submit your own review for the 4th-gen August Smart Lock!
Read MoreFujifilm's X-S10 packs a lot of features into a $1,000 body
Fujifilm has unveiled the X-S10, a surprisingly powerful mid-range mirrorless camera. It has many of the features (and a similar price) to Fujifilm's X-T30, including the 26.1-megapixel X-Trans sensor, 4K 30p video (10-bit external and 8-bit internal) and shooting speeds. However, it introduces a new body design and control layout, along with in-body stabilization, a flip-out display and more.
Read MoreCorsair's HS60 Haptic headset massages your stressed-out skull
Corsair's HS60 Haptic headset sounds and feels great, but the rumble feature might actually be great for stress relief.
Read MoreXbox Series X final preview: A deeper dive
In our final preview, see how the Xbox Series X will fit into your home entertainment ecosystem.
Read MoreThe first iPhone 12 hands-on happened on 'Good Morning America'
This five-minute segment on 'Good Morning America' is your first chance to see hands-on impressions of the new iPhone 12 series.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 5 review: An off year for Pixel fans
Google's approach to Android is as charming as ever, and at $700, the Pixel 5 is one of the least expensive Pixels ever, at least if you discount all those deliberately lower-end 'a' phones. And now that 5G networks are widely available, you can finally use a Pixel to tap into them. Those are all good things, but Google has a problem: There's now a handful of excellent phones in the same price range, and I'm not convinced the Pixel 5 has what it takes to beat them.
Read MorePixel 4a 5G review: Good, but you can do even better
Google is bucking the $1,000 phone trend, and I'm here for it. The company's Pixel 4a received nearly universal acclaim earlier this year, if only because that $350 price tag was impossible to argue with. The 4a 5G in particular is basically a slightly stretched-out 4a with a second camera and, well, a 5G radio.
Read MoreOnePlus 8T review: More power, more features
The OnePlus 8T is a great choice among the latest crop of flagship phones. It focuses on practicality, speed and, to an extent, value. For some, this will be all they need -- at least until the OnePlus 9 comes along.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 8T can be fully charged in 39 minutes
OnePlus' new phone has a 120Hz screen, a new camera setup and an incredibly fast charger.
Read MoreThe iPhone 12 Pro and the Pro Max vs. the competition: Heavy-hitting cameras
We look at the specs of the new iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max versus the Galaxy Note 20 and the OnePlus 8 Pro.
Read MoreThe iPhone 12 vs. the competition: Now with 5G
We take a look at the iPhone 12's specs versus the Pixel 5 and Galaxy S20.
Read MoreSurface Laptop Go review: A solid starter PC, with limits
Read Engadget's review of the Surface Laptop Go, a decently equipped budget PC.
Read MoreChromecast with Google TV review: What a difference a remote makes
The original Chromecast that debuted in 2013 was a simple $35 dongle. Not only do a lot of TVs now come with built-in apps, Roku and Amazon developed their own streaming sticks over the years — both of which have remote controls and visual menus for easy navigation. Google's Chromecast soon seemed outdated by comparison.
Read MoreBose QuietComfort Earbuds review: The noise-cancelling powerhouse
The QC Earbuds provide the best ANC performance you'll find in true wireless on top of great sound quality.
Read More'Fortnite' can run at 90FPS on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7
'Fortnite' will now play at 90FPS on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ tablets, giving Android gamers another option for extra-smooth frame rates.
Read MoreRazer's first gaming chair improves your posture
Razer has unveiled its first gaming chair, the Iskur, that promises to improve your posture for long game sessions.
Read MoreGoogle Nest Audio review: A steal at $100
Telling an Amazon Echo to play whatever song was on your mind for the first time was a bit of a revelation. Google is trying to fill the gap between those two extremes with the $100 Nest Audio, a speaker that effectively replaces the original Google Home that arrived four years ago.
Read MoreCanon EOS R6 review: A perfect hybrid shooter with a big video flaw
Canon's EOS R6 is the full-frame camera everyone wished for instead of the EOS R. While the 20-megapixel sensor lacks resolution compared to rivals, it offers in-body stabilization, Dual Pixel autofocus and 10-bit 4K 60 fps video -- all killer specs for a $2,500 camera. On the downside, overheating issues limit recording and recovery times, meaning it's not a great choice for folks who need to shoot more than 30 minute takes.
Read More'Star Wars: Squadrons' is a perfectly pitched VR game
The game's supporting cast is terrific.
Read MoreShare your experiences with the new iPhone SE
We want to hear what you think of your 2020 iPhone SE!
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy S20 FE is surprisingly easy to love
There are a few ways to look at the Galaxy S20 FE. Through one lens, it's Samsung's response to an ongoing pandemic and its economic effects. Through another, it's the valuable connective tissue that sits between Samsung's mid-range A series phones and the more premium S20 line. But, regardless of how you look at it, there's a lot to like about Samsung's newest, cheapest S20.
Read MoreCooper FX Arcades review: Plumbing the depths of lo-fi guitar effects
Cooper FX Arcades takes what could be a mere gimmick -- game cartridge-like swappable sound cards -- and uses them to plumb the depths of lo-fi guitar effects.
Read More'Population One' is the best VR battle royale yet
Just when I was ready to give up on finding the ideal virtual reality battle royale, I played BigBox VR's Population One, which wasted no time winning me over.
Read MoreTeracube's latest phone is cheaper, more eco-friendly and easier to repair
Teracube 2e is a mid-range Android smartphone with a user-replaceable battery, biodegradable case and four-year warranty.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest Audio sounds way better than the Nest Mini
It's been three years since Google released a smart speaker with music quality in mind. The Google Home Max was the polar opposite of the Home Mini, a large and powerful speaker that could fill a room with great-sounding audio.
Read MorePS5 hands-on demos showcase gameplay (but not the interface)
Japanese outlets have tried the PS5 for the first time, showing real gameplay — but not the interface.
Read MoreThe Morning After: We reviewed the new Apple Watch Series 6
The 'boring' new Apple Watch' is here and so is LG's unusual dual-screen Wing phone.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2's hinge survived a dust bath in a durability test
YouTuber JerryRigEverything put the $2,000 foldable phone through its paces.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 6 review: The best new features are the boring ones
Read Engadget's in-depth review of the Apple Watch Series 6.
Read MoreLG’s Wing is a weird, surprisingly practical smartphone
LG's Wing 5G is a weird smartphone with a swivel screen, but it turns out to be surprisingly practical device -- more so than foldable phones.
Read MorePodcast: Google Pixel 5, Surface Laptop Go and our iOS 14 review
Cherlynn and UK bureau chief Mat Smith dive into Google and Microsoft's big announcements this week, as well as our review of iOS 14. Are you happy with the hardware we saw?
Read More'Super Mario Bros. 35': Iconic platformer, so-so battle royale
There are plenty of Mario games that let you compete with other people. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Party and Mario Tennis Aces are just a few that you can pick up today for the Nintendo Switch. Until now, player superiority has been decided with speedrunning and multiplayer courses recreated through Super Mario Maker.
Read MoreFire HD 8 (2020) owners: Tell us about your tablet
Review your Amazon Fire HD 8 on Engadget!
Read MoreCorsair did its best, but I still dislike opto-mechanical keyboards
Corsair's K100 is a great keyboard, but not because of its opto-mechanical switches.
Read MoreAstro's first wired earbuds are aimed at mobile gamers
Astro's A03 IEM is a pair of earbuds built specifically for playing games on phones, tablets and the Nintendo Switch.
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Robotics (13)
Disney robot with human-like gaze is equal parts uncanny and horrifying
Disney researchers have built a robot with a highly realistic gaze -- and a horrifying look that could haunt your dreams.
Read MoreFlippy robots will cook sliders in 10 more White Castle locations
Miso Robotics' Flippy ROAR — that's short for Robot-on-a-Rail — showed promising results in its pilot with White Castle, enough for the burger chain to sign on to deploying the robot in 10 more locations. Back in September, they formally started a pilot program to test Flippy at one White Castle location, and the machine has helped serve 14,580 pounds of food and over 9,720 baskets since then. The burger chain will install the commercially available version of Flippy ROAR that was launched earlier this month into its kitchens.
Read MoreDendra System's seed-spitting drones rebuild forests from the air
"For a long time, the state of the arts in ecosystem restoration was hand planting. We're trying to give restoration a toolset to be able to do that at [an industrial] scale."
Read MoreMIT tests autonomous 'Roboat' that can carry two passengers
MIT looked at the original Roboat as "quarter-scale" option, with the Roboat II being half-scale; they're slowly working up to the point of a full-scale option that can carry four to six passengers.
Read MoreBoston Dynamics will start selling arms for its robodog Spot next year
Boston Dynamics has reportedly already sold more than 250 of its $75,000 Spot robots since starting commercial sales back in June. "The next thing on the future Spot is that we're going to make it available with a robot arm in a few months," Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert told the virtual crowd at the Collision from Home conference in June.
Read MoreRural North Carolina residents will soon get their meds delivered by drone
Now they're going to be buzzing through the skies of rural North Carolina thanks to a novel delivery service devised by drug-maker Merck and drone-maker Volansi. The plan is simple: use Volansi's 7-foot long "Gemini" quadcopter to ferry packages of cold chain medicines — such as vaccines, glaucoma treatments, insulin, and asthma inhalers — from Merck's Wilson, NC drug lab to the Vidant Healthplex-Wilson. This medical network serves more than 1.4 million people across 29 counties in eastern North Carolina.
Read MoreThe LAFD just hired America's first firefighting robot
The RS3 is America's first firefighting robot. It was action earlier this week when it put out a fire in downtown LA.
Read MoreAlphabet's Mineral moonshot wants to help farmers with robotic plant buggies
In 2018, Alphabet's X lab said it was in the process of exploring how it could use artificial intelligence to improve farming. The Mineral team has spent the last several years "developing and testing a range of software and hardware prototypes based on breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, simulation, sensors, robotics and more." Powered by solar panels, the machine makes its way across a farmer's field, examining every plant it passes along the way with an array of cameras and sensors.
Read MoreResearchers built a robot squid that propels itself with a water jet
The robot can house a camera or other sensor in a sealed compartment.
Read MoreAdidas' Strung shoe is threaded together by a sewing robot
Futurecraft Strung is a mew manufacturing process that uses thread placement to create structure without the need for added support.
Read MoreThe US Army wants to build an autonomous drone charging system
The military funded a four-year research project into the technology.
Read MoreA smarter, more capable Flippy robot knows how to fry 19 things
Miso Robotics (makers of Flippy, the burger-flipping robot chef) argue that the path back to financial stability for America's restaurants will require an autonomous revolution.
Read MoreNFL teams are using drones and robots to limit virus spread
Despite a recent COVID-19 outbreak in the NFL that resulted in cancelled games, some teams are planning to welcome back fans over the next few weeks. The Atlanta Falcons are one of those, and to reduce the risks, Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS) will be among the first sports venues to sanitize key areas using drones (via CNN).
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Samsung (9)
Samsung redesigns its Galaxy Store to focus on games
The streamlined home screen has just two tabs: one for apps, the other for games.
Read MoreSmartThings Find app can track down lost Samsung Galaxy devices
Samsung has unveiled SmartThings Find, an app that uses a variety of technologies to locate your phone even if there's no cell or WiFi signal.
Read MoreSamsung's mobile sales are up 51 percent over last year's numbers
According to Samsung, despite the pandemic profits in its mobile business are up sharply from the dip it experienced in 2019. Samsung already told investors to expect higher profits for Q3 of 2020, but now the detailed results are out, revealing operating profit in its mobile division that's up 51 percent over the same period last year (PDF). Samsung also saw growth in its display business (which accounts for screens sold to others, like the OLED displays in Apple's iPhone 12 lineup), and memory chips, which go in phones, servers and help power the graphics cards for new GPUs and game consoles.
Read MoreSamsung update gives the Galaxy Fold features from its successor
Samsung has started rolling out the Galaxy Fold update it promised in mid-October that'll give the device features found in its newer sibling.
Read MoreSamsung, Stanford make a 10,000PPI display that could lead to 'flawless' VR
Samsung and Stanford have developed a 10,000PPI OLED screen that could lead to completely seamless VR displays.
Read MoreSamsung's influential chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, who made the company the giant it is today, has died at 78.
Read MoreSamsung offers actual paint to complement its artsy QLED TVs
Samsung unveiled "LivingColour," its first paint collection in six colors including "Frame Beige" and "Sero Navy Blue" to complement the Serif, Sero and Frame TVs
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy S21 phones might sport even larger camera bumps
Samsung's Galaxy S21 (or S30) series has reportedly surfaced in renders based on leaks, and huge camera bumps may be the order of the day.
Read MoreSamsung's new SD card ranges are built for extreme conditions
The new Samsung cards are fast and hardy, ideal for 4K photography.
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Science (16)
Modified drones help scientists better predict volcanic eruptions
With the help of drones, we could predict when the next major eruption could happen.
Read MoreHoneywell's latest quantum computer claims a new problem solving milestone
After a few months of teasing, the company has finally shed more light on its new System Model H1 quantum computer, a machine it claims offers the highest "quantum volume" in the industry.
Read MoreResearchers 3D-printed a cell-sized tugboat
Physicists at Leiden University in the Netherlands have 3D printed the world's smallest boat, a test object known as Benchy.
Read MoreSmart fabric can recognize the food you put on the table
Microsoft and others have developed a smart fabric that could recognize the food on your table, or even lost keys.
Read MoreImpossible Foods is working on plant-based milk that tastes like the real thing
During a press conference this morning, Impossible Foods announced that it's branching out from just faux meats and is planning on producing a plant-based milk alternative called Impossible Milk. According to the company, it is not designed to be just another soy milk or nut-based milk alternative. Instead, it's designed to function and behave just like the animal-derived cow's milk.
Read MoreA new type of switch could be a breakthrough for molecular computing
This could be the first step on the road to molecular computing.
Read MoreCornell researchers created an earphone that can track facial expressions
The team says C-Face works even when the subject is wearing a mask.
Read MoreResearch finds coronavirus can survive on phone screens for 28 days
The virus that causes COVID-19 can stay active on non-porous surfaces like smartphones for much longer than the flu virus, according to researchers from Australia's national science agency.
Read MoreHitting the Books: How to fight gerrymandering with math
Math is more than a bevy of equations that you learned in school and promptly forgot upon graduation — it is the language of our universe. Mathematics helps explain everything from the manner in which viruses spread to the speeds at which galaxies rotate. In Supermath: The Power of Numbers for Good and Bad, math teacher and author Anna Weltman delves into how mathematics' impact can be felt throughout science, politics, history, education, and art.
Read MoreBill Nye is pissed
Bill Nye is pissed. The Bill Nye VR science kit is available on Amazon (and soon on Target) for $60, and it includes equipment like test tubes, a beaker, volcano mold, food coloring as well as a basic VR headset and a book with augmented reality bonus content.
Read MorePodcast: Bill Nye discusses VR, science and climate change
Bill Nye the Science Guy is on this week's Engadget Podcast to talk all about VR, climate change, politics and -- what else -- science! We also have tips on how to prepare for Amazon's upcoming Prime Day.
Read MoreBoom unveils the XB-1, its supersonic testbed
The XB-1 could lead the way to the first civilian supersonic liner in half a century.
Read MoreCRISPR gene editing pioneers win the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
CRISPR gene editing pioneers Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna have won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for a 'revolutionary' impact on science.
Read MoreThe US Army is putting AR goggles on military dogs to better guide them
Dogs wearing goggles are the cutest — just look at the photo above. In this particular dog's case, though, the goggles are more than just an accessory: They're an augmented reality device designed specifically for use by canine members of the military. See, military dogs are in charge of scouting areas for explosives, but handlers usually need to be nearby to issue commands.
Read MoreHitting the Books: How colonialism unified the Western world's clocks
Four ships — Shovell's flagship Association, the Eagle, the Romney, and the Firebrand — ran aground on the rocks and quickly sank. This is, after all, the more usual means by which scientific knowledge creeps forward.
Read MoreReliable time travel might take a while
The Grandfather paradox, as depicted in Back to the Future, is a veritable brick wall of theoretical physics nuh-uhs. The range of mathematical processes we discovered show that time travel with free will is logically possible in our universe without any paradox."
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Smartphones (17)
LG joins the cheap 5G phone race with the K92
Case in point: LG just announced its new K92 smartphone, which promises 5G support for AT&T and US Cellular for just under $400. The fact that LG managed to churn out such a cheap 5G phone is all thanks to Qualcomm -- it revealed its budget-friendly Snapdragon 690 5G chipset over the summer, and it's now slowly making its way into new devices. Apart from that chipset, the K92 also packs a 6.7-inch FHD+ screen with a hole-punch to accommodate a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Read MoreThe iPhone 12 could support reverse charging in the future, FCC filing hints
The iPhone 12 may have an unannounced and currently dormant feature: the ability to charge your accessories wirelessly. It's pretty vague, but as Mark Gurman notes in his tweet with a copy of the document, it could mean that the iPhone 12 may have a hidden reverse charging feature.
Read MoreThe F(x)tec Pro1-X is a nerdy phone for nerdy people
The Pro1-X is a collaboration between F(x)tec and XDA that can run three different operating systems out of the box.
Read MoreTCL's latest phone has 5G speeds and solid specs for just $400
TCL has unveiled the 10 5G UW, a $400 Verizon-exclusive device that will be the most affordable 5G smartphone in the operator's lineup.
Read MoreUK will ban mobile carriers from selling locked handsets in 2021
Mobile operators in the UK will be banned from selling smartphones locked to their networks, according to the regulator Ofcom.
Read MoreOnePlus expands its Nord line with two even cheaper phones
The OnePlus Nord debuted to fairly solid acclaim over the summer, but it came with one notable caveat: It's only available in India and parts of Europe. Mid-range phone fans in North America had to make do without, but won't be true of the company's new budget phones. OnePlus officially revealed the new Nord N10 5G and N100 this morning and confirmed that both devices would be launched in the UK, with a North American launch to follow.
Read MoreiPhone 12 teardown reveals how 5G has changed things
An iFixit teardown of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro reveals how their logic boards have grown to accommodate 5G chips, and the batteries have gotten smaller.
Read MoreGoogle Fi's phone subscription gets you a Pixel 4a for just $15 per month
Google Fi users can get a Pixel 4a for $15 per month with subscription, or pay $216 total if they opt-out of device protection.
Read MoreVivo phones are coming to Europe
Vivo has expanded its reach and announced its entry into the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain. The Chinese tech manufacturer has also presented its first European line-up at an online media briefing broadcast from Dusseldorf, Germany, revealing that it's hoping to win new fans in the region with the Vivo X51 5G. Aside from the new flagship, Vivo is making its European debut with a series of mid—range smartphones: the Y70, Y20s and Y11s.
Read MoreOtterBox's MagSafe-compatible iPhone 12 cases will be available soon
The company has started selling other cases for Apple's new iPhones.
Read MoreHow and where to pre-order the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
What you need to know before pre-ordering one of Apple's new iPhone 12 smartphones.
Read MoreThe iPhone 12 Pro will come equipped with a LiDAR scanner
Back in March, Apple unveiled its latest generation iPad Pro, a big 12.9-inch tablet sporting for the first time a teensy 1-millimeter LiDAR sensor alongside its main camera cluster. On Tuesday, Apple revealed that the iPad is on longer the only device with that capability as the new iPhone 12 Pro models will ship with LiDAR scanners of their own. LiDAR technology (Light Detection And Ranging) bounces pulses of light off of objects in the environment and measures their distance based on how long it takes for the light to reflect back.
Read MoreApple's iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max have larger screens and steel cases
With the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, the company is basically doing the same thing.
Read MoreHuawei will unveil the Mate 40 on October 22nd
Huawei will unveil its Mate 40 flagship at a virtual event on October 22nd, showing off the last phone with a high-end Kirin chip.
Read MoreHere's your best look yet at the OnePlus 8T
Let's start with the official materials: OnePlus posted a 17-second teaser yesterday that shows the back of the Aquamarine Green variant. If green isn't your bag, leaker Ishan Agarwal has shared some fresh renders of the Lunar Silver variant.
Read MoreGoogle Fi starts selling 5G phones from Samsung
Google Fi has started selling six Samsung Galaxy phones, including models from the S20 and Note 20 lineups.
Read MoreNew Android feature alerts you to smoke alarms and other 'critical' sounds
Google has been adding a few new accessibility features to its products lately and today's update is something for those who might want help hearing things around them. If you don't see the Sound Notifications option yet, you may have to download Live Transcribe and Sound Notifications from the Play Store. After you set it up, Sound Notifications will warn you when it hears any of ten noises, including "baby sounds, water running, smoke and fire alarms, appliances beeping and door knocking."
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Social Media (54)
TikTok avoids another US ban thanks to influencers' lawsuit
TikTok has, once again, been spared from a ban in the United States.
Read MoreFacebook pauses recommendations of political and social issues groups
The company quietly stopped doing so ahead of the presidential election.
Read MoreInstagram drops 'recent' posts from hashtag pages ahead of the election
Instagram is temporarily disabling "recent" posts from appearing on hashtag pages in order "to reduce the real-time spread of potentially harmful content."
Read MoreTwitter user growth stalled after big gains earlier this year
Despite growing users last quarter, revenue took a big hit as advertisers pulled back their budgets in a big way. That trend reversed itself this time — Twitter's quarterly revenue was $936 million, up 14 percent year-over-year.
Read MoreThe Senate's section 230 hearing was partisan and predictable
Today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing featured Twitter's Jack Dorsey, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai of Alphabet, and addressed the very law that's foundational to free-flowing user content. Democrats, meanwhile, blamed their colleagues across the aisle for scheduling the hearing in the run-up to an election, characterizing it as a way to intimidate platforms into permitting dubious information to spread.
Read MoreFacebook takes down more fake accounts, warns of ‘perception hacking’
Facebook is still finding fake accounts, but says the people behind them are trying to undermine the upcoming election.
Read MoreAre Facebook and Twitter ready for a contested election?
For Facebook and Twitter, the 2020 presidential election has required a different kind of preparation than in previous years
Read MoreThe Trump campaign is testing the limits of Facebook's election ad rules
Donald Trump is putting Facebook's ad rules to the test with a new ad claiming he is "still" the president.
Read MoreInstagram extends the maximum length of Live streams to four hours
You'll soon be able to archive your streams for up to 30 days too.
Read MoreTinder's Face to Face video chats launch globally
After testing it in multiple countries and several US states, Tinder is rolling out its "Face to Face" one-on-one chat feature to users around the world.
Read MoreInstagram changes nudity policy after controversy with Black, plus-size model
Starting this week, both Instagram and Facebook say they will allow "content where someone is simply hugging, cupping or holding their breasts."
Read MoreTwitter will preemptively debunk election misinformation
Twitter will add messages to the top os users timelines to debunk misinformation about voting and election results.
Read MoreUS judge stands firm in decision to block ban on WeChat
The judge who blocked the Commerce Department's order to remove WeChat from US app stores was unmoved by the new evidence the government presented.
Read MoreFacebook and Twitter CEOs will testify in Senate hearing after the election
Facebook's and Twitter's CEOs, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey, have voluntarily agreed to attend a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on November 17th.
Read MoreWhatsApp will let you shop directly from chats
Facebook wants more people shopping in WhatsApp.
Read MoreSenate Republicans vote to subpoena Facebook and Twitter CEOs
Senate Republicans voted to subpoena Facebook and Twitter CEOs to testify about their alleged blocking of a controversial New York Post article.
Read MoreSnapchat can now scan food and wine labels
Snap wants you to use its camera for more than just selfies.
Read MoreFacebook Dating has arrived in Europe
Facebook Dating's features include the ability to add your event and group information, so you can find like-minded individuals.
Read MoreTwitter is encouraging US users to vote early
Twitter is encouraging US users to vote early and is showing them how to do so, the company announced.
Read MoreOne-time Foursquare competitor Gowalla is coming back as an AR app
Provided the pandemic cooperates, the hope is to relaunch the app in the first half of 2021 in select cities.
Read MoreInstagram makes it easier for its most popular users to make money
Instagram is expanding badges for live streams and commercials in IGTV videos.
Read MoreCustomer service chats are coming to Instagram DMs
Facebook is testing Messenger API support for Instagram messages.
Read MoreTikTok is banning accounts that share QAnon-related content
Videos promoting the conspiracy theory violate the service's disinformation policy.
Read MoreTikTok is back in Pakistan following ban due to 'unlawful content'
Pakistan has lifted its ban on TikTok, but only so long as the social video app moderates content in line with local norms.
Read MoreInstagram's handling of children's data sparks EU investigation
Europe's head regulator over Facebook is investigating Instagram over how it protects kids' personal information.
Read MoreTwitter updates its 'Hacked Materials' policy after NY Post controversy
Now Twitter has changed its hacked materials policy, and according to Gadde: "1.
Read MoreTwitter confirms outage was caused by 'inadvertent change'
Twitter's support page notes it is "Investigating Irregularity with Twitter APIs," that seem to have taken the site offline around 5:35 PM ET.
Read MoreSnapchat finally lets users add music to their snaps
The feature makes Snapchat a little more like Instagram and TikTok.
Read MoreSenate Republicans want to subpoena Twitter CEO over blocked Biden story
The company said the 'NY Post' article violated its rules on doxxing and hacked materials.
Read MoreTwitter says it will remove Holocaust denial tweets
Facebook enacted a similar ban earlier this week.
Read MoreFacebook and Twitter try to limit ‘NY Post’ story on Joe Biden's son
Facebook and Twitter are both taking steps to slow the spread of a New York Post story that claimed to have obtained emails from the laptop of Joe Biden's son.
Read MoreSnapchat will let creators make LiDAR lenses for iPhone 12 Pro
The latest version of Lens Studio could help them forge more immersive AR effects.
Read MoreFacebook Messenger gets a new logo and a fresh design
The redesigned app has more chat themes and custom reactions.
Read MoreEven Peloton is cracking down on QAnon
Peloton has banned QAnon hashtags for allegedly promoting hate in its fitness community.
Read MoreTwitter will limit retweets to combat election misinformation
Those labels will direct people to Twitter's official US election page. Twitter will also remove any tweets that incite people to violence or otherwise encourage them to interfere with the election. Additionally, Twitter's algorithm won't surface the tweet in users' timelines.
Read MorePakistan bans TikTok over 'immoral and indecent' content
Following a recent ban in India, TikTok has been blocked in Pakistan as well. In a press release issued today, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) cited "complaints from different segments of the society" and "the nature of the content being consistently posted on TIkTok."
Read MoreInstagram makes Reels audio more like TikTok
Instagram is upgrading the audio features in Reels, and making it a little more like TikTok.
Read MoreFacebook shut down 10 fake-account networks over the last month
Facebook shut down ten networks that violated its policies against coordinated inauthentic behavior between September 22nd and today, the company announced today.
Read MoreTwitter suspends 1,600 accounts linked to state disinformation networks
It blocked accounts allegedly run by Iran, Saudi Arabia, Cuba and Thailand.
Read MoreFacebook will ban political ads after polls close on election night
Facebook is once again tightening its rules as it prepares for a potentially chaotic election.
Read MoreA decade in, Instagram is bigger than ever. So are its problems.
When Instagram first launched a decade ago, it was nothing like Facebook. The app, which began as a Foursquare-like check-in network, had one purpose: to make photo sharing easy (and make those pictures prettier in the process). Meanwhile, Facebook was still years away from a decent mobile app, much less one that prioritized photo sharing.
Read MoreInstagram's classic 'Polaroid' icons return for its 10th anniversary
When Instagram launched 10 years ago today, the app world was more... skeuomorphic. To celebrate those pre-flat design days, the social network has introduced an Easter egg that lets you revert back to the Polaroid icons of yore, including the original October 6, 2010 Land Camera 1000 logo.
Read MoreInstagram marks its 10th anniversary with new anti-bullying features
Instagram is celebrating its tenth anniversary with new anti-bullying features and the return of tis photo map.
Read MoreInstagram starts labeling ‘state-controlled media’ accounts and posts
Over the last week, Instagram has started labeling state-backed media, following through on a policy the company's parent Facebook announced last October and started implementing on its own social media network this past June.
Read MoreTwitch clarifies its ban on terrorist and extremist content
The service reinforced that there's no place for such material on its platform.
Read MoreInstagram's built-in shopping cart is coming to IGTV and Reels
Instagram is pushing its in-app shopping into even more parts of its app.
Read MoreTwitter's 'Birdwatch' is an experiment in fighting misinformation
Twitter has a new experimental tool called Birdwatch, and it's part of the platform's efforts to expand its arsenal of weapons against misinformation online.
Read MoreFacebook and Twitter CEOs to attend hearing about Section 230 protections
The Justice Department also released a proposal to roll back legal protections Section 230 provides to internet platforms.
Read MoreNow Twitter 'won't tolerate' tweets hoping that someone dies
What happens if you tweet that you hope for a notable sick person (or anyone) will die? According to Twitter's rules, it "will need to be removed."
Read MoreTwitter expands its 'read before sharing' test to iOS
Following a test to get people to read articles before tweeting them, Twitter announced plans last month to roll the feature out to everyone.
Read MoreTwitter is working on a fix for its automated image cropping
Twitter says it will change its automated image cropping feature after users complained that it was biased.
Read MoreSnapchat helped register a million voters ahead of 2020 election
Snap says its get-out-the-vote campaign has helped register a million voters.
Read MoreFacebook will start surfacing public group posts in News Feeds
Admins will have more ways to manage conversations and monetize groups.
Read MoreTwitter removed 130 Iran-linked accounts during last night's debate
Twitter has removed 130 accounts that appeared to originate from Iran and were attempting to disrupt public conversation around the 2020 US Presidential debate. The social network's Support account has revealed the deletion on the platform. It also posted sample tweets that show support for Trump and question whether moderator Chris Wallace truly is nonpartisan.
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Space (18)
NASA confirms OSIRIS-REx has secured its asteroid sample
After a process that took a couple of days, the OSIRIS-REx mission has stowed away the sample of regolith that it snatched from an asteroid last week.
Read MoreScientists found an Earth-sized ‘rogue’ planet in the Milky Way
Scientists have discovered what they say could be the smallest free-floating planet ever detected.
Read MoreStarlink testers will pay $99 per month for SpaceX's satellite internet
SpaceX's Starlink internet satellite will cost early beta testers $99 a month, not including the $499 upfront cost for the hardware kit needed to access the network. According to CNBC and multiple other sources, the private space company has sent the information in an email to potential beta testers who previously signed up to receive more information about the service. SpaceX called the beta testing program "Better Than Nothing Beta" in the email, as well as in the descriptions of the Starlink apps it has just launched for Android and iOS.
Read MoreNASA will try to stow away its leaking asteroid sample tomorrow
Last week the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft grabbed material from the surface of an asteroid, but scientists report it grabbed so much that the collector head seems to be leaking small particles. Today NASA announced it's moving up plans to secure what it grabbed. Tomorrow, the OSIRIS-REx mission will begin the process to stow its abundant sample of asteroid Bennu.
Read MoreNASA confirms presence of water on sunlit surfaces of the Moon
Astronomers have long been aware of water ice present on the surface of the Moon, but it had only ever been discovered in deep, perpetually shadowed impact craters at its poles.
Read MoreNASA works to secure the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample
NASA's asteroid heist has hit a curveball -- it collected so much material some may be leaking out of the collection device. It's canceled some planned maneuvers in order to secure the regolith as quickly as possible.
Read MoreWatch OSIRIS-REx take a bite out of asteroid Bennu's surface
OSIRIS-REx became the first mission to gather samples from an asteroid after it successfully collected rocky "regolith" material from the surface of Bennu. Now, NASA has released several videos showing exactly how that six-second process looked, and the best way to describe it is "controlled chaos."
Read MoreNASA shares first images from OSIRIS-REx's touchdown on Bennu
Watch NASA's historic Bennu touch-and-go from the perspective of the craft that completed the maneuver.
Read MoreNASA's OSIRIS-REx successfully collected bits of an orbiting asteroid
NASA made history on Tuesday afternoon as its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully "tagged" the asteroid, 101955 Bennu, and in doing so collected a small sample of regolith from the passing celestial body's surface.
Read MoreWatch NASA's OSIRIS-REx try to collect an asteroid sample at 5PM ET
Tune in to watch NASA's OSIRIS-REx craft's Bennu mission.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic prepares for its first spaceflight from Spaceport America
Virgin Galactic has started preparing for its first suborbital spaceflight that's launching from Spaceport America in New Mexico. Now, Virgin Galactic has confirmed that it is indeed opening its flight planning window for the first of two crewed tests on October 22nd, which means the mission could launch that day or anytime after that. Apparently, the aircraft, which carries the SpaceShipTwo to the skies before dropping it mid-air, has very similar structure and controls to the spacecraft itself.
Read MoreEight nations sign NASA's Artemis Accords, pledging peace on the moon
Guess which two huge countries didn't sign?
Read MoreNASA delays first Crew Dragon operational mission to November
NASA has delayed the first Crew Dragon operational mission to November after SpaceX wanted to study a Falcon 9 anomaly.
Read MoreNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has passed key environmental tests
The observatory is still on track to launch next October.
Read MoreThe International Space Station gets its first space refrigerator
The units were designed by BioServe Space Technologies at UCB and are only about the size of a standard microwave. ISS has a water-cooling system we'll be tapped into to directly dump the waste heat and keep the system cool."
Read MoreAstrobotic’s tiny Moon rover is on its way to NASA for testing
Astrobotic's lunar CubeRover is heading to Kennedy Space Center for testing.
Read MoreThe Hubble Telescope caught a supernova outshining every star in its galaxy
The Hubble Space Telescope got a rare look at one of the most awesome light shows in the universe, catching a supernova that outshone every star in its galaxy.
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Streaming (57)
YouTube TV drops Boston regional sports network NESN
At the end of September, a dispute with Sinclair cut off YouTube TV's deal for Fox regional sports networks across the country, and as October comes to an end it's also dropping Boston network NESN.
Read More'Key & Peele' and other Comedy Central classics head to HBO Max in November
HBO Max will start streaming all episodes of Chappelle's Show, Inside Amy Schumer, Key & Peele, Nathan for You and Reno 911! on November 1st.
Read MoreYouTube Music finally lets users filter out liked YouTube videos
The forced transition from Google Play Music to YouTube Music is upon us, and for those making the switch, one annoying aspect of the new service has been how it blends random videos from YouTube in with music.
Read MoreSports service DAZN expands to 200 countries on December 1st
Sports streaming platform DAZN plans to expand globally on December 1st.
Read MoreNetflix is raising the price of standard and premium plans in the US
Netflix is raising prices for most of its United States subscribers.
Read MoreSpotify is adding users faster than it thought it would
After a short COVID-19 related slump in Q1 2020 and a rebound in Q2, Spotify saw big growth in subscriber numbers for its latest earnings period.
Read MoreJon Stewart's next TV show is coming to Apple TV+
Hour-long episodes will see the comedian dissect a single topic.
Read MoreT-Mobile’s TVision is a cable-cutting package for its mobile customers
T-Mobile quietly started making inroads into people's living rooms last year, but the carrier's pitch to tap into TV audiences got a big boost this morning.
Read MoreNetflix is making multiple 'Assassin's Creed' shows
A better brain-wiping solution, perhaps, will be to watch Netflix's newly-announced Assassin's Creed series.
Read MoreYouTube's refreshed mobile player has more streamlined controls
You can swipe to enter or exit full screen as well.
Read MoreTwitch faces music industry backlash over proper licensing (updated)
The RIAA and other music industry groups have written a letter to Twitch complaining that the service isn't licensing their songs.
Read MoreAfter Math: Quibi keeping it short in every sense of the word
Jeff Bezos will have his company town, dammit, and he doesn't care how many synergistic crossover deals between various holdings within his retail empire he has make to get it done! '90s kids are old enough to remember when Hummers were the Darth Vaders of eco-friendly transportation, seemingly purpose built to guzzle gas.
Read MoreRedbox's Free Live TV comes to Xbox One consoles
Redbox's Free Live TV service is available on consoles through an app for the Xbox One.
Read MoreApple Music, Spotify and other services pull racist music after investigation
Spotify, Apple Music and others have removed racist songs after an investigation found they'd reached the services despite anti-hate policies.
Read MoreFuboTV now lets Apple TV users watch four channels at once
FuboTV is testing the limits of your multitasking skills by increasing the number of channels you can watch at once on Apple TV.
Read MoreQuibi's shutdown is scheduled for 'on or about' December 1st
If you really want to watch something on Quibi -- hurry. The service will shut down for good around December 1st.
Read MoreESPN+ will be the exclusive home of some ESPN studio shows
ESPN+ is already one of the better deals out there for sports fans — soccer fans have it particularly good, but there's a lot there regardless of your interests for $6 a month. ESPN regularly adds new content, and following its corporate parent's edict to focus on supporting subscription streaming, it's announcing a pretty major update. As of Monday, November 9th, a handful of ESPN studio shows will be exclusive to ESPN+.
Read MoreHulu's live TV service loses Sinclair-owned regional Fox Sports networks
The Yankees' YES Network is also leaving the Hulu + Live TV plan.
Read MoreThe Apple TV app is coming to PS4 and PS5
The Apple TV app is reaching consoles, starting with the PS4 and PS5, while the PS5 remote will have service shortcuts.
Read MoreSpotify’s The Get Up is part morning show, part personalized playlist
Well before Spotify streamed music and podcasts, folks have got their early dose of music, talk and news on FM radio, often through "morning zoo" type shows. Now, Spotify is looking to emulate that format with its first-ever mixed media morning show called The Get Up, with one twist: it'll play music curated to your own taste.
Read MoreAT&T's WarnerMedia is streaming 'free' TV to millions of connected cars
WarnerMedia has launched a Ride service that streams TV shows for free to connected cars — if they use AT&T in-car WiFi.
Read MoreDisney+ is reviving 'Willow' as a TV series
Disney+ is reviving 'Willow' with a sequel TV series that will see the returns of Warwick Davis and Ron Howard.
Read MoreQuibi chairman reportedly looked into selling its content library
'The Information' reports Jeffrey Katzenberg told people he may have to shut down Quibi.
Read MoreAOC's 'Among Us' Twitch stream peaked at over 435,000 viewers
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has joined Twitch, and will play a game of 'Among Us' for her first live stream while encouraging viewers to vote in the upcoming election.
Read MoreNetflix predicts it will hit 200 million subscribers this year
Netflix has just released the results for its most recent quarter (PDF), revealing that it slightly missed its own projections, adding 2.2 million customers worldwide over the last three months instead of the 2.5 million it predicted.
Read MoreApple TV+ adds classic Peanuts specials in time for the holidays
Through to the end of the year, Apple TV Plus is adding three classic Peanuts specials to its streaming lineup.
Read MoreDisney+ has a new warning label for content with racist stereotypes
The unskippable warning links to a website that explains the harmful stereotypes.
Read MoreYouTube TV will let you check fantasy football scores in its mobile apps
Fantasy View only works with NFL.com fantasy leagues, however.
Read MoreUK opens inquiry into whether music streaming is fair for artists
The UK is launching an inquiry to determine if music streaming services pay artists fairly, possibly leading to reforms.
Read MoreThe Apple TV app comes to Sony's Android TVs
You can add Sony TVs to the growing list of places where you can download and use Apple's redesigned TV app.
Read MoreSpotify opens its music library to DIY podcasters
Spotify is testing a new podcast format that organizes songs from its library and spoken segments as a playlist for each episode.
Read MoreNetflix drops its free trial promo in favor of other marketing approaches
As Netflix nears 200 million subscribers globally, it's shaking some things up when it comes to marketing. In the US it's offered a free trial period for years — remember when Netflix streaming came bundled with new games? — that gave full access to the streaming library for up to 30 days, but as TV Answer Man points out, that is no longer available. A Netflix Help page encourages potential users to simply sign up and reminds them that they can cancel at any time, but curiously doesn't point out the free portal Netflix recently added that contains a selection of shows and movies anyone can watch without paying.
Read MoreReruns of Netflix's 'Narcos' series will stream on PlutoTV for free
If you live in the US, soon enough you won't need a Netflix subscription to watch all of Narcos and Narcos: Mexico.
Read MoreDisney announces a 'strategic reorganization' to focus on streaming
Today Disney unveiled a new corporate structure that divides its content business into three groups that are "responsible and accountable for producing and delivering content for theatrical, linear and streaming, with the primary focus being the Company's streaming services." After assembling a warchest of content production with ESPN, ABC, Fox, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Marvel and of course its own Disney properties, the point of the new structure is figuring out the best way to distribute it all. Former president of Consumer Products, Games and Publishing Kareem Daniel has been promoted to oversee the new media distribution group.
Read MoreYouTube Music works better on your TV with new updates
As Google prepares to finally shut down Google Play Music in favor of YouTube Music, the company is making a lot of last-minute updates to make sure the latter service is ready to go. YouTube Music already available on a wide variety of devices, and today Google is tackling the smart TV experience. Google first added a YouTube Music tab to the main YouTube app back in July, which is similar to the home page you see when using the app on a phone or the web.
Read MoreDisney gets its own hub in Apple Music full of soundtracks and playlists
Expect plenty of playlists and tunes from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars flicks.
Read MorePixar's next movie 'Soul' is heading straight to Disney+ on Christmas
With COVID-19 numbers rising in many areas, movie theaters are still not easy for families to visit. As a result, Disney is changing plans on another movie release, and will premiere Pixar's Soul on Disney+ December 25th.
Read MoreRoku brings its streaming channel to Amazon's Fire TV devices
Fire TV owners in the US can now download the Roku Channel to their device.
Read MoreNetflix is raising prices in Canada
Standard and premium members will pay more, but the basic plan will still cost $10/month.
Read MoreYouTube's Black Voices Fund announces its first five original works
In July, YouTube announced a $100 million fund tasked with "amplifying" Black voices. Today, the site revealed the first five shows it is funding.
Read MoreNetflix faces a criminal charge over controversial movie ‘Cuties’
A Texas grand jury indicted the company over alleged lewd depiction of a child.
Read MoreNetflix's new 'Worth the Wait' section teases content up to a year in advance
Netflix has just officially launched the New & Popular tab for TVs, which it's been testing for quite a while now, and it comes with a new section meant to keep users looking forward to upcoming shows and movies. The new row marked "Worth the Wait" will show members what's coming to the streaming service in the next 15 to 365 days. Netflix already has a Coming Soon section within New & Popular and as its own tab on mobile, but it only shows titles arriving on the platform within the next week or two.
Read MoreYouTube limits experimental features to paid Premium subscribers
If you've used YouTube recently, you likely know that it really, really wants you to sign up for a paid Premium subscription. Now, Google is providing another incentive by allowing Premium users to try out experimental features still under development.
Read MoreThese speakers let you experience exclusive seasonal performances
The Oda speakers allow you to listen to live seasonal programming that you can only access through them.
Read MoreYouTube Music’s free tier allows personal library casting
Get Premium to play all of YouTube Music."
Read MoreAmazon Prime Video adds on-demand replays for Thursday Night Football
When Thursday Night Football returns to Amazon on October 8th, you'll be able to queue replays on demand.
Read MoreSpotify now lets you search for songs by lyrics
There's a US-centric top albums chart as well as a global view, and they'll be released every Monday. In addition to the weekly album round-up, the Spotify Charts account is also sharing the top 50 songs of the week streamed in the US and globally, as well.
Read MoreApple's movie store now has Disney movies in 4K
Apple has offered 4K movies for rent and sale for three years now, something that came alongside the first Apple TV 4K hardware. In addition to offering 4K for new Disney purchases, Apple is also upgrading past purchases to 4K as well.
Read MoreApple TV now plays YouTube videos in 4K, with limits
YouTube on the Apple TV now plays videos in 4K for some users, although you won't get HDR or 60 frames per second clips.
Read MoreCharli XCX is the first performer in Oculus and Tidal's VR concert series
You can catch her show on October 9th in Venues or in regular 2D on Tidal.
Read More'The Witches' skips theaters for an HBO Max debut on October 22nd
Robert Zemeckis' take on the Roald Dahl book stars Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer.
Read MoreAll iOS 14 users can use picture-in-picture with YouTube’s mobile website
You can now iOS 14's picture-in-picture feature for YouTube videos without a Premium subscription.
Read MoreNetflix will only stream in 4K to Macs that have a T2 security chip
4K HDR Netflix streaming is finally coming to macOS, but you'll need a relatively recent Mac to take advantage.
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Technology (6)
The Morning After: NASA detected water on the Moon's sunlit side
A drop test showed how tough the iPhone 12 really is, and a PS5 launch title is delayed.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple enters the 5G era with the iPhone 12
The iPhone 12 is here, and of course iFixit took the new device apart. Also, we have this week's best deals and some recommendations for the best USB-C chargers.
Read MoreThe Morning After: A closer look at the Xbox Series X
This morning iPhone 12 pre-orders are opening up, but first we're looking more closely at the Xbox Series X, and Google's latest AI-powered upgrades to search.
Read MoreHere's the complete list of Xbox Series S and X launch titles
The Xbox Series S and Series X consoles will have backwards compatibility with thousands of older titles, so you'll have no shortage of games to play when they arrive in less than a month. But if you want to prioritize launch titles for the consoles instead of revisiting old favorites, then you may want to check out the official list below. Thirty titles made up of brand new games and old ones optimized for Microsoft's next—gen consoles are coming out on November 10th, the same day Series S and Series X start shipping.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The iPhone 12 has 5G, new sizes and MagSafe charging
We're ready to recap Apple's big iPhone 12 event and dive into day two of Amazon Prime Day.
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Tomorrow (3)
Cakewalk3D lets your regular 3D printer decorate food
You'd have to be a real foodie to drop a few thousand dollars on a dedicated food printer, but what if you could transform a regular 3D printer into one for a fraction of that? That's the premise behind Cakewalk3D, a new Kickstarter project that promises to let you print designs on cakes, appetizers and more on the cheap.
Read More'Virtual' studios could offer a real alternative to green screen special effects
'Percival' is a short film that was filmed entirely on a virtual studio. Here's why that could be a really big deal for the future of big-budget filmmaking.
Read MoreVirtuix is developing a home version of its Omni VR treadmill
The systems have mostly been available at entertainment centers like Dave and Buster's.
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TV & Movies (16)
Lego’s Baby Yoda set is ready just in time for more ‘Mandalorian’
Lego's The Child 75318 Baby Yoda set is available for pre-order just in time for new Mandalorian episodes coming to Disney+ on October 30.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'The Mandalorian' is back
'The Mandalorian' returns for season two on Disney+, while the World Series comes to an end and 'Archer' lines up its season finale.
Read More'Uncharted' set photos offer our first look at Tom Holland as Nathan Drake
The latest shred of evidence comes courtesy of Tom Holland's Instagram (as well as the official Uncharted Twitter account), where he shared a picture of him in full Nathan Drake costume. Holland has quite the young face in general, but he by and large looks the part — and the whole vibe of the shot screams "Uncharted" in a pretty satisfying way. Providing even more evidence that the Uncharted film is a real thing, Nolan North posted some photos from a set visit today on Twitter.
Read MoreNew trailer for 'The Mandalorian' season two brings back most of our old friends
An unexpected face returns in this trailer for season two of 'The Mandalorian.' (No, it's not IG-88.)
Read MoreShockingly, the 'Monster Hunter' movie trailer is full of giant beasts
Milla Jovovich has a pair of flaming swords to help her battle the behemoths.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Star Trek: Discovery' and 'Social Distance'
Also new this week: 'NHL 21,' 'Requiem for a Dream' in 4K and 'The Trial of the Chicago 7.'
Read MoreEwan McGregor says Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series starts filming March 2021
Ewan McGregor says the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series should start filming in March 2021 — if the pandemic cooperates.
Read MoreAfter Math: No 'Dune' for you! Come back, one year!
2020 is the year of "this is why we can't have anything nice."
Read MoreAmazon released 'The Boys' season two finale a few hours early
What's better for streaming — a full-season release that you can binge immediately, or a weekly episode drip feed that draws things out for a few months? Amazon and Netflix have been switching things up with their original content releases lately, and Amazon chose the latter strategy for season two of its anti-super hero series The Boys. The season finale episode was scheduled for release at midnight PT tonight, but instead the streamer pulled a Jack Ryan (and The Expanse) and posted it a few hours early.
Read MoreLenovo and Ava DuVernay unveil VR film series on empowering women
The series looks at the stories of women from countries like Mexico, Japan, China, India, Germany, France, Italy, the UK and the USA.
Read MoreWhat's on TV: 'FIFA 21,' 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' and 'The Boys' finale
The Boys wraps up season two this week on Amazon Prime, but I'm most looking forward to a new season of The Haunting on Netflix.
Read MoreWarner pushes 'Dune' theatrical release back a year, to October 2021
Dune is the latest blockbuster to see its theatrical release date pushed to 2021.
Read More'Free Guy' trailer makes Ryan Reynolds an existential NPC
The latest 'Free Guy' movie trailer underscores the importance of real connections in a virtual landscape.
Read MoreRegal will close theaters again on October 8th amid movie delays
Regal is closing all its US movie theaters as a lack of new releases and pandemic-related closures in key markets take their toll.
Read MoreRegal Cinemas may close US movie theaters again due to pandemic
Cineworld has warned that it might temporarily close all its Regal movie theaters in the US due to a lack of new releases.
Read MoreThe first 'Monster Hunter' movie teaser sets up an enormous battle
The first teaser trailer for the 'Monster Hunter' movie has emerged, showing how Paul W.S. Anderson will take on the classic game series.
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VPN (2)
Apple ordered to pay VirnetX $503 million for VPN patent lawsuit
A jury in Tyler, Texas has ruled that Apple has to pay VirnetX $502.8 million in royalties for VPN on Demand, the iOS feature that lets users configure their devices to automatically start or stop a VPN connection.
Read MoreSome Google One plans now come with a complimentary VPN
If you're a Google One subscriber, there's a new reason to consider the service's $10 per month 2TB plan. Google is adding built-in virtual private network (VPN) functionality to the Google One app, but you'll need to subscribe to the 2TB and above plans to access the perk.
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Wearables (13)
The Rock's latest headphones are earbuds with bold battery claims
Gyms might be closed in some parts of the US and across the globe, but that's not stopping Under Armour and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson from releasing a new pair of true wireless earbuds.
Read MoreThe $179 Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 come with always-on displays
Over the past couple of years, Huami has built a name for its Amazfit brand by releasing affordable but capable fitness trackers and smartwatches. The company's latest pair of releases, the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2, look to continue that trend with a long list of features that you'll find on more expensive wearables. Using the same optical sensor, they can also measure your blood-oxygen saturation level and issue a warning when they detect an abnormal heart rate.
Read MoreLG unveils the first Tone Free wireless earphones with ANC
LG's HBS-FN7 is the first Tone Free model with active noise cancellation that lets you tune out your environment.
Read MoreGarmin's new smartwatch lets streamers show real-time heart rates
The Garmin Instinct Esports Edition is available now for $300.
Read MoreJabra's ANC update for the Elite 75t earbuds is now available
Jabra's ANC update for the Elite 75t is now available.
Read MoreHTC's Vive XR Suite is now available for VR collaboration
Following HTC's official announcement of Vive XR Suite in June, today it is finally available to all. Subscription starts at $30 per seat per month, or $250 per seat per year.
Read MoreOculus Quest 2 doesn't support Oculus Go games and apps
The Oculus Quest 2 doesn't support Go apps after a debate over backwards compatibility.
Read MoreBeats Flex earbuds offer 12 hours of listening for just $50
Apple is no longer shipping iPhones with a set of wired Lightning buds in the box, so as a consolation, Beats is offering a low-cost alternative.
Read MoreFitbit's Sense smartwatch begins receiving ECG app update
One of the Fitbit Sense's most notable features is its ability to assess heart rhythms for atrial fibrillation through an ECG app. When the FDA cleared that app for use back in September, Fitbit said it would be available for users this month. Now, the fitness wearable maker has revealed that the ECG app has started rolling out in the US and select regions in Asia and Europe.
Read MorePolar's latest flagship fitness watch focuses on workout recovery
Polar's Vantage V2 is lighter than its predecessor, and focuses on ensuring you're fit to start your workouts.
Read MoreWondercise’s on-demand fitness classes pair with your existing smartwatch
You'll get on-screen notifications that match your movements in the real world.
Read MoreGoogle and Samsonite’s smart backpack is a better use of Jacquard
It's exactly the sort of backpack I would take to tradeshows.
Read MoreUltimate Ears' new earbuds use lightform tech for custom-contoured fit
Ultimate Ears' UE Fits true wireless earbuds use lightform tech to fit to each ear.
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Xbox (12)
'Halo Infinite' director Chris Lee steps down amid production turmoil
It's not a great look for the delayed flagship Xbox title.
Read MoreMicrosoft clarifies which games work on Xbox Series S and X on day one
Every game that runs on Xbox One makes the cut, except for ones that need Kinect.
Read MoreMicrosoft's 'Mandalorian' Xbox controller will set you back $160
Would you expect any less from a kit encased in fictional beskar steel?
Read MoreXbox Series X and Series S walkthrough is a day-one primer
In case you haven't heard, Microsoft has two new Xbox consoles being released in just a few weeks, the Series X and Series S. We've already taken a close look at the more powerful Xbox Series X, but if you want to see a video of the new console in action, including the redesigned UI and a number of other new features, Microsoft has you covered. The company has just shared an extensive walk-through of what it's like starting up the Xbox Series S or Series X for the first time, highlighting how fast the two consoles are.
Read More'Gears 5' Xbox Series X update brings Dave Bautista to the story mode
The 'Gears 5' Xbox Series X update will let you bring Dave Bautista into the single-player campaign, not to mention add an extra challenge.
Read MoreXbox chief Phil Spencer hints at an xCloud streaming stick
Microsoft has teased a Chromecast-style dongle for xCloud, a video game streaming service that currently comes bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. In an interview with Stratechery, (and spotted via The Verge) Xbox chief Phil Spencer said: "I think you're going to see lower-priced hardware as part of our ecosystem when you think about streaming sticks and other things that somebody might want to just go plug into their TV and go play via xCloud." Unlike Sony, Microsoft is offering a 24-month payment plan for its next-generation consoles, the Xbox Series S and X. As part of the deal, customers gain access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes a library of downloadable games on PC and Xbox hardware, as well as streamable titles via xCloud.
Read MoreNow you can use Xbox remote play on your iPhone
Apple's terms are still preventing cloud gaming on your iPhone or iPad, but the new Xbox app will let you play games from the console in your house.
Read MoreLucasArts adventure classics join Xbox Game Pass on October 29th
Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle and Grim Fandango will join Xbox Game Pass later this month.
Read MoreGameStop will get a cut of digital revenue from every Xbox it sells
Microsoft and GameStop have inked a deal that would give the latter a portion of the tech giant's digital sales revenue for every next-gen Xbox the gaming retail chain sells. The companies published a press release about their collaboration last week, but it mostly focused on GameStop employees using Microsoft's cloud solutions and hardware products. As Ars Technica has noted, though, there's a vague line buried in there that deserves more attention: "GameStop and Microsoft will both benefit from the customer acquisition and lifetime revenue value of each gamer brought into the Xbox ecosystem."
Read MoreMicrosoft's new Xbox UI is already available on Xbox One
In August Microsoft revealed its unified Xbox UI that would stretch across mobile apps, PC and consoles, and now it has rolled out on the Xbox One in the October update. It follows the updated Xbox Store that's faster and easier to use — and finally allows users to turn off annoying autoplaying videos — with tweaks that should make your gaming smoother. According to Microsoft, it's easier to set up a new console, which is something many Xbox gamers will appreciate when their systems arrive, and Profile Themes are now available to everyone.
Read MoreXbox 360 owners get free cloud save transfers to Xbox Series X and Series S
A nice gesture for those who plan to return to the Xbox ecosystem.
Read MoreNacon's new mobile controllers are built for Microsoft xCloud gaming
Nacon's two handheld controllers are designed for xCloud on a smartphone.
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