Razer's $200 Kiyo Pro webcam adds adjustable FOV and 60 fps 1080p capture
Missing from the Kiyo Pro is the one feature that made the original Kiyo stand out: a built-in ring light.
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Rode's Wireless GO II kit comes with two mics and onboard storage
Rode's innovative wireless mic kit is back with some heavyweight improvements.
Read MoreThe Ready! Model 100 is a Raspberry Pi enclosure for cyberpunk enthusiasts
The company's Ready! Model 100 is essentially a case for your single-board computer that includes a mechanical keyboard, stereo speakers, a touchscreen display and enough I/O ports to connect almost anything you need.
Read MoreThe iRig Pre 2 is a high-quality audio interface for your smartphone or camera
IK Multimedia has introduced the iRig Pre 2, a pocket-sized microphone preamp that lets podcasters, musicians and videographers use high-end XLR mics to record, stream, or perform.
Read MoreRoku is testing a remote with a built-in battery and customizable buttons
It looks like Roku is working on a new remote that features a rechargeable Li-ion battery and support for voice commands.
Read MoreRazer just had to put RGB lighting in this $330 Thunderbolt 4 dock
Razer's new 10-port Thunderbolt 4 hub features about all the connections you could want, but comes with a hefty price tag.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Meet B&O’s $1,500 ‘future-proof’ portable speaker
Catch up with the latest tech news, including a pricey portable speaker from Bang & Olufsen, news that Parler's CEO has been fired, and a look at GM's EV-focused Super Bowl ad.
Read MoreSSL's UF8 adds physical controls to your virtual music studio
Solid State Logic's UF8 gives you immediate access to eight tracks in your DAW (digital audio workstation) of choice — be that Ableton, Pro Tools or Logic complete with high-resolution faders for controlling you volume levels.
Read MoreBang & Olufsen's $1,500 'portable' speaker is designed to last decades
Bang & Olufsen's latest speaker is both portable and sports a modular design the company says will improve longevity. And, of course, it's expensive.
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AI has remastered Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' in glorious 4K
Rickrolling will never be the same.
Read MoreI let an AI analyze my Spotify to find unsigned bands I might like
Andrson uses AI to match songs to other songs that sound similar. It's intended for use by A&R people, but Spotify users can test it out on their favorite playlist.
Read MoreResearchers built an AI that recognizes and rewards good doggos
They trained NVIDIA's Jetson edge AI using more than 20,000 images of very good dogs.
Read MoreEpic's MetaHuman Creator generates realistic virtual people
With Hollywood clamoring for virtual production tools after the success of Disney's The Mandalorian, bleeding-edge digital effects are in high demand. At the forefront of the medium lies Unreal, Fortnite maker Epic Games' proprietary game engine that sits at the intersection of gaming and big-budget Hollywood entertainment. After working on the digital sets used in the Star Wars spinoff, Unreal is now offering a glimpse at its latest virtual production tech: A realistic digital character creator that takes the grunt work out of crafting virtual humans at scale.
Read MoreMy AI-moderated video chat with strangers gave me hope
The questions also differ slightly across all the sessions, according to McCarthy. Had I only been speaking with Serenity, I would have missed out on the collaborative aspect. But of course, the quality of your BTB experience hinges on the people you get to interact with.
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Amazon (26)
Twitch won't air any more of Amazon's anti-union ads
Amazon has tried to use all its resources to prevent workers in Alabama from unionizing, including turning to Twitch.
Read MoreAmazon loses its head of Fire TV, Kindle and Luna to Unity
After a five-year stint, Marc Whitten — the man in charge of Fire TV, the Kindle and more — has stepped down as Amazon's VP of entertainment devices and services.
Read MoreRing’s Video Doorbell Pro 2 has built-in radar
The surveillance implications are something.
Read MoreAmazon's Luna cloud gaming service is now open to all Fire TV users
Amazon is making its Luna cloud game streaming service available to all Fire TV users as part of its early access program expansion.
Read MoreAmazon begins using three-wheeled EVs for deliveries in seven Indian cities
Amazon has partnered with Mahindra Electric to add 100 of its electric three-wheelers to its delivery fleet in India.
Read MoreAmazon reportedly locks Donald Glover into a huge Prime Video deal
Amazon has reportedly signed Donald Glover to an eight-figure deal that will see him work on a slew of projects for its Prime Video streaming service.
Read MoreA smart cuckoo clock might be too weird even for Amazon
Amazon's Built It program features some unconventional devices and a Kickstarter-like approach, as they'll only be built if they meet pre-order goals.
Read MoreAmazon sued by New York over 'flagrant disregard' for COVID-19 safety
New York has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, saying it showed a "flagrant disregard" for COVID-19 safety rules and retaliated against employees who complained.
Read MoreAfter another delay, Amazon's 'New World' MMO is coming out on August 31st
After yet another delay, Amazon plans to release its upcoming 'New World' MMO on August 31st, 2021.
Read MoreWhite House turns to Silicon Valley for help with COVID vaccine rollout
The US is in talks with Amazon to help roll out the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreAmazon will build Fire TV Sticks in its first Indian manufacturing line
Amazon has announced that it will start manufacturing Fire TV sticks in India, marking the first time it has built any devices in the nation.
Read MoreParler is back online after Amazon kicked it off the internet
Parler is back online after its more than month-long absence from the internet.
Read MoreRing's leaked Pro 2 video doorbell may offer a higher resolution
A Ring WiFi Video Doorbell Pro 2 listing showed up on Best Buy Canada.
Read MoreAmazon sues New York's AG to stop a COVID-19 safety investigation
The company argued the AG's office lacks the authority to oversee workplace safety concerns.
Read MoreAmazon's 'Mentor' tracking software has been screwing drivers for years
As it turns out, Amazon's push to add AI-powered cameras to its fleet of delivery vehicles was just the latest in a long line of efforts to monitor employees on the road. Consider this: according to a new deep dive from CNBC, Amazon has for years used an app called Mentor to monitor how its contracted delivery drivers behave behind the wheel. As you might expect, though, this service -- which Amazon says is a means of ensuring the safety and efficiency of those drivers -- isn't without its faults.
Read MoreAlexa can share songs to your friends' Echo devices
Amazon Alexa now lets you share music with your friends' Echo devices, even if they don't use the same streaming service.
Read MoreAmazon is reportedly making a wall-mounted Echo 'command center'
Amazon is said to be readying a wall-mounted, touchscreen Echo that would serve as the hub for your smart home.
Read MoreAmazon workers claim the company is forcing them to work grueling 10-hour shifts
Amazon recently told employees at its DCH1 warehouse in Chicago it was closing the facility down. Employees say they're being forced to either take 10-hour graveyard shifts at other facilities or search for a new job.
Read MoreAmazon will use AI-powered cameras to monitor delivery vans and drivers
Amazon is planning to use AI-equipped cameras to surveil deliveries drivers on their routes.
Read MoreAmazon's new CEO plans to 'hang in there' on game development
Incoming Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is reportedly committed to the idea of the company continuing to make games, even as it has yet to release one that is either commercially or critically successful.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Jeff Bezos plans to step down as CEO of Amazon
Amazon orders a replacement CEO, the 'Mass Effect' remaster has a new release date and SpaceX crashed another prototype rocket. Oh, and EA is making another college football game.
Read MoreJeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon
Jeff Bezos, the CEO and founder of Amazon, announced today that he plans to step down as CEO this year.
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan is Alexa's voice (and body) in Amazon's Super Bowl ad
Amazon's latest ad stars no other than Michael B. Jordan.
Read MoreFTC fines Amazon $61.7 million for withholding tips from Flex drivers
Amazon will pay a $61.7 million fine to settle allegations the company had failed to properly pay out tips to its Flex delivery drivers.
Read MoreAmazon's next offices in Virginia will include a spiraling rooftop forest
Amazon has unveiled the second phase of its HQ2 headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and the buildings will revolve around nature and sustainability.
Read MoreMore Amazon Go stores are getting contactless One palm readers
Starting today, Amazon One palm-reading tech is coming to the Amazon Go location at Madison & Minor, and will expand to will come to two additional Seattle area stores "in the coming weeks,
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Apple now shows device repairability scores in France
Apple has started displaying device repairability scores on its online store in France to comply with a local anti-waste law aimed at reducing e-waste.
Read MoreTarget will open mini Apple stores to attract post-pandemic shoppers
Target is opening mini Apple stores to keep customers coming long after non-essential shopping is safe again.
Read MoreThese may be Apple's third-generation AirPods
Apple's third-generation AirPods may have leaked, revealing a Pro-like design with a smaller case.
Read MoreHow Apple and Bandai tried selling dreams to kids and the internet to adults
The early 90s were pretty grim for Apple. Employees didn't feel great about then-CEO John Sculley's hands-off leadership, and lots of the company's cash -- too much, perhaps -- was tied up in R&D for projects that either wouldn't connect with the market, or failed to see the light of day. Meanwhile, 5,000 miles away, one of Japan's biggest toymakers was grappling with change of its own. To Bandai CEO Makoto Yamashina, his business was about being a "servant to children", and those children wanted to play video games. This is the story of how two strikingly different companies decided to work toward a common goal: building a home video game console.
Read MoreValve won't help Apple defend against Epic's antitrust lawsuit
Valve has rejected Apple's request for Steam data in defense against Epic Games' lawsuit over the App Store.
Read MoreApple is reportedly making a magnetic iPhone battery pack
Apple is said to be working on a magnetic battery pack that would wirelessly charge the iPhone 12.
Read MoreApple Pay will soon work on BART and other Bay Area transportation
Apple has announced that the Wallet app support for the Clipper card, the Bay Area's all-in-one reloadable transit card, is "coming soon."
Read MoreApple's new emoji include interracial couples and a vaccine-friendly syringe
Apple is adding a total of 217 new emoji as part of its iOS 14.5 beta including couples with different skin tones and a new-look syringe.
Read MoreEpic Games brings its antitrust feud with Apple to Europe's competition watchdog
Epic is taking its dispute against Apple's App Store practices to Europe by filing a complaint with the European Commission.
Read MoreApple will only approve COVID-19 vaccination apps verified by health authorities
Apple will only approve COVID-19 vaccination apps if they're released by test kit manufacturers, laboratories, healthcare providers or other similar organizations and companies approved by health agencies.
Read MoreNorth Dakota rejects bill that would've threatened Apple’s walled garden
North Dakota's state senate has rejected the "anti-App Store bill" that would have upended the rules of the App Store and threatened one of the company's most important businesses.
Read MoreEpic Games is behind North Dakota’s anti-App Store bill
Lobbyists working for Epic Games are behind North Dakota's anti-App Store bill.
Read MoreApple announces an Entrepreneur Camp for Black Founders and Developers
The program is part of Apple's $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative.
Read MoreApple will offer free Watch repairs if software update doesn't fix charging woes
Apple has released a new watchOS update today that aims to avoid an issue that causes the Watch Series 5 and SE to stop charging. According to an Apple support document, a small number of customers have encountered a situation where the aforementioned watches refuse to charge after entering Power Reserve mode (otherwise known as a low-power mode). If it still won't charge, then Apple recommends contacting Apple Support so that it can arrange a mail-in repair for you, absolutely free of charge.
Read MoreApple's next iPhone might boast an always-on display
Apple's 2021 iPhone lineup could offer an always-on display, not to mention improved ultra-wide cameras.
Read MoreVW is 'not afraid' of an Apple car
VW chief Herbert Diess says his company is 'not afraid' of an Apple car, although whether or not that holds true is another story.
Read MoreApple's plans for virtual reality are getting clearer
A few days later, Bloomberg reported that Apple's Dan Riccio was now in charge of the company's headset project.
Read MoreApple's first big AR content project is a 'For All Mankind' tie-in
A mixtape. A VHS cassette. A lovingly rendered Apple II. These 80s throwbacks and more are at the heart of For All Mankind: Time Capsule, a new augmented reality app built entirely by Apple to help fans of its alternate history drama catch up on crucial backstory before the second season kicks off next week.
Read MoreApple puts additional walls between your browsing data and Google on iOS 14.5
Starting with iOS 14.5, Apple will proxy Google's Safe Browsing service through its own servers to limit the amount of information the company can obtain from you
Read MoreApple Maps will get crowdsourced incident reporting with iOS 14.5
The iOS 14.5 beta updates Apple Maps to allow you to report when you see incidents on the road.
Read MoreApple will replace 2016/2017 MacBook Pro batteries that refuse to charge
If your MacBook Pro refuses to hold charge past 1 percent, you may be able to get its battery replaced for free. Apple has launched a battery replacement program for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models experiencing the issue. Apple says "a very small number of customers" are experiencing the issue and that the battery health status of affected laptops show the "Service Recommended" warning.
Read MoreApple fixes a bug that prevented some older MacBook Pros from charging
Apple has released macOS 11.2.1, which includes a fix for charging issues with 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros.
Read MoreApple's latest exec shuffle is further evidence of its VR headset
Apple executive Dan Riccio's shift toward a 'new project' reportedly involves the company's often-rumored R and VR headsets.
Read MoreiPhone users will soon be able to change their default music app with Siri
After years of being forced to use Apple services on the iPhone by default, those restrictions are finally easing up a bit. As noticed by MacRumors earlier today, the iOS 14.5 beta appears to let you set third-party music services as default with Siri. This means you can ask Siri to play a particular song or album and it'll go straight to Spotify or YouTube Music.
Read MoreApple's M1 isn't witchcraft, it's good chip design
Apple used a super-wide processor design paired with fast memory and cache to create a speedy, efficient processor for its new Macbook Pro.
Read MoreiOS 14.5 public beta lets Apple Watch users try the new mask-friendly Face ID
No more hammering in a passcode when you're out and about in a mask.
Read MoreApple's parental controls prevent kids from searching for 'Asian' things
"Asian food" is off-limits, as are terms like "Asian fusion," "Asian diaspora," "Asian communities", "Asian countries" and "Asian politics", "Asian cultures" and "Asian hairstyles".
Read MoreApple patent filing describes a charging cable that doesn't fray
Shredded Lightning cable casings may soon be a thing of the past.
Read MoreApple's mixed reality headset could cost $3,000 and include 8K displays
In this way, it sounds like the headset can function as a true virtual reality device as well as an augmented reality option that combines real world views with virtual details.
Read MoreiCloud, music, photos and other Apple services are struggling today
An iCloud outage is impacting several popular Apple services this afternoon.
Read MoreHow is the M1 so much faster than other chips?
Apple's M1 is seriously fast, but how did they do it? Processor performance isn't witchcraft, it's physics and design. We compare the M1 to Microsoft's similar SQ2 and dig into just how Apple managed this feat.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple tests iPhone face unlocking that works with a mask
iOS 14.5 is in testing, and the next SpaceX test flight could happen later today.
Read MoreiOS 14.5 will let Apple Watch owners unlock iPhones while wearing a mask
While the full release won't arrive for some time, Apple just released the first iOS 14.5 developer beta today, and one change may be more immediately useful than all the rest. Once installed, the update will allow users to unlock their iPhones via Face ID even while wearing a mask. There is, unfortunately, one major caveat: the feature only works if iPhone's owner is also wearing an Apple Watch.
Read MoreApple releases an iCloud password extension for Chrome
Following a leak last week, Apple has released a Chrome extension for Windows that lets you use passwords stored using iCloud.
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Zoom's automatic closed captions will roll out to everyone in the fall
Zoom has announced that it's working towards making automatic closed captioning available to all of its users by the fall of 2021.
Read MoreAirbnb's flexible search focuses on where you're travelling, not when
Airbnb has introduced a flexible search that offers wiggle room on dates — a better fit for an era of remote work when you don't have to return to the office.
Read MoreThe old Google Pay app will soon lose person-to-person transfers in the US
You'll also need to switch to the new app to view recent activity and transactions.
Read MoreSpotify expands into 85 new markets
Spotify already has a solid foothold around the world, but it's gearing up to grow even bigger. Over the coming days, the company confirmed (vaguely at first) plans to launch the platform in 85 new markets as part of a push to bring the service to "more than a billion" new users. And to ensure usability in all of these new markets, Spotify also officially added support for 36 new languages to its platform.
Read MoreSpotify is building machine learning-powered podcast discovery tools
Spotify has gotten pretty good at finding music its users may want to hear based on their listening history. Unsurprisingly, the company is getting ready to do the same thing for podcasts.
Read MoreThe creator of Action Launcher built a 'living' Android wallpaper app
The creator of Action Launcher has introduced SwirlWalls, an Android app meant to liven up wallpapers with reactions to motion and touch.
Read MoreChanel's AI Lipscanner app will find lipstick in any shade
The company is announcing today its new Lipscanner app that lets you use your phone's camera to identify a hue — whether it's on someone's lips or just the color of your favorite purse.
Read MoreMicrosoft Office 2021 is coming to Windows PCs and Macs later this year
Microsoft will release two new versions of Office later this year.
Read MoreOculus rolls out support for multi-user accounts and app sharing
Oculus Quest 2 owners are getting the experimental features first.
Read MoreOpera's new online shopping cashback service is built directly into its browser
Opera's fully integrated cashback service works with partner shopping sites including Nike and Asos.
Read MoreTrello has a new look, logo and tools
Trello's new visualization and management options are built for the WFH era.
Read MoreLANDR Sessions is a video chat app and streaming plugin for your DAW
LANDR Sessions promises to make online music collaboration easier for those who have struggled with apps like Zoom and Meet.
Read MoreLastPass's free plan will make you choose between your computer and your phone
LastPass is scaling back its free plan to limit use on one device type (computer or mobile) at a time as of March 16th.
Read MoreChrome for iOS test locks Incognito tabs behind Touch or Face ID
Google is testing letting you lock Chrome Incognito tabs on iPhone and iPad using Touch or Face ID.
Read MoreCanon's photo culling app uses AI to help you pick your best shots
Canon has introduced an app that uses a computer vision algorithm to assist you with choosing the best image in a series of either unrelated or similar photos.
Read MoreWaze adds Audible to its built-in audio player
Waze is making it easier to listen to your audiobooks while also using your phone for navigation. The Google subsidiary has added Audible to the list of streaming services you can access through its app's built-in audio player.
Read MoreArturia's software synths are 50 percent off until February 25th
If you missed its Black Friday sale, here's another chance to get Artruria's software synths at a major discount.
Read MoreAdobe adds collaboration features to its creative suite
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Fresco now have an 'Invite to Edit' feature that lets others work on your projects.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about Clubhouse, the invite-only audio chat app
Clubhouse has gained notoriety as an exclusive app for celebrities and Silicon Valley elite, but it's more than just a playground for the rich.
Read MoreZoom's meeting room features help you safely return to the office
Zoom has unveiled Rooms updates that will help you return safely to the office, including a virtual receptionist and meeting room controls on your phone.
Read MoreAdobe adds new URL shortcuts to make signing PDFs easier
Starting today, you can use the Acrobat web to add a password to a PDF, split a single PDF into multiple files, as well as merge multiple PDFs into a single file.
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UK lawsuit asks Qualcomm to pay $680 million to Apple and Samsung phone owners
Qualcomm is being sued by UK consumer association Which? for £482.5 million in damages over its alleged violation of competition law.
Read MoreAustralian Parliament passes law that requires Google, Facebook to pay for news
The Australian law that makes it mandatory for companies like Google and Facebook to pay for news they use is ready to be enforced.
Read MoreHP is buying HyperX to boost its gaming accessory business
HP is buying HyperX to boost its gaming and accessory selections, but it's not keeping the memory and storage units.
Read MoreTeenage Engineering will handle product design at Carl Pei's Nothing
Nothing, the London—based startup formed by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has formally introduced Teenage Engineering as a founding partner.
Read MoreLG confirms webOS will power smart TVs by other manufacturers too
Just like Roku, Android and Fire TV, LG's webOS smart TV platform will run on TVs made by multiple brand names.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple’s next-gen AirPods and Samsung’s AR concept glasses leaked
Leaks galore this morning, including new AirPods and some Samsung AR glasses.
Read MoreComcast delays Northeast US data cap enforcement to 2022
Following pressure from politicians and the public, Comcast won't enforce a 1.2TB data cap on customers in the Northeast US until 2022, the company announced on Thursday.
Read MoreUK Supreme Court rules that Uber should treat drivers as workers
Uber has lost its appeal to the UK's Supreme Court to deny its drivers basic employee protections.
Read MoreThe Morning After: White House consults with big tech over COVID-19 vaccine logistics
COVID-19 vaccine help from Big Tech, Amazon's gaming struggles continue and more.
Read MoreIBM plans to produce net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2030
Under its new climate pledge, IBM says its operations won't produce greenhouse emissions by the end of the decade.
Read MoreZuckerberg reportedly said Facebook needs 'to inflict pain' on Apple
A battle has been simmering between the companies for years.
Read MoreQualcomm has reportedly objected to NVIDIA's $40 billion acquisition of ARM
Qualcomm has quietly objected to NVIDIA's proposed $40 billion acquisition of ARM, according to a report from CNBC.
Read MoreSpotify will let employees work from almost anywhere
They can choose how often they visit the office, if at all.
Read MoreMastercard will support cryptocurrency payments later this year
Mastercard has become the latest payment company to give cryptocurrencies its blessing. The financial services firm has begun preparations to support select cryptocurrencies later this year, Mastercard's digital asset and blockchain VP Raj Dhamodharan said in a blog post.
Read MoreTwitter's pandemic growth is slowing down
Twitter is warning that the surge of growth it saw in 2020 will slow down in 2021, the company said in its fourth-quarter earnings report.
Read MoreTesla buys $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, will soon accept it as payment
Tesla will start taking Bitcoin payments for its products, and has bought $1.5 billlion worth of the digital currency.
Read MoreChina cracks down on big tech companies with new anti-monopoly measures
China is clamping down on big tech conglomerates by tightening its anti-monopoly guidelines for internet and digital payment services. The new rules effectively block companies from forcing sellers to choose between the leading online players, a common practice in the country, reports Reuters. The guidelines are aimed at Chinese heavyweights including e-commerce providers such as Alibaba Group's Taobao and JD.com and mobile payment services like Ant Group's Alipay or Tencent's WeChat Pay.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Virtual Sundance, Bezos leaves Amazon and the Apple Car
We dive into everything we loved (and hated) at the virtual Sundance 2021 Film Festival.
Read MoreAmy Klobuchar is the first politician of the Biden era to take on Big Tech regulations
US Senator Amy Klobuchar will introduce new legislation later today to update the country's antitrust laws.
Read MoreRobinhood's Super Bowl ad won't let class-action lawsuits spoil the mood
Users hit the app with dozens of suits after it restricted trades on certain stocks.
Read MoreTikTok owner ByteDance sues Tencent in China
ByteDance claims Tencent broke the country's antitrust laws by blocking people from accessing content from Douyin on WeChat and QQ.
Read MoreWikipedia's new code of conduct targets harassment and misinformation
The Wikimedia Foundation aims to bolster inclusivity and stamp out 'negative behavior.'
Read MoreUber is buying alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion
Uber is buying the alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion to expand Eats' reach.
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Buying Guides (47)
This week's best deals: $200 off the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and more
Here's a list of the best tech deals from this week, including up to $200 off Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones.
Read MoreTake a look back at Engadget's favorite Nintendo 3DS games
On the Nintendo 3DS's tenth birthday, Engadget editors look back on their favorite games for the handheld system.
Read MoreThe 8-quart Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus is just $90 at Amazon
The Instant Pot Duo Plus 8 quart is close to an all-time low on Amazon after a 36 percent price cut on the multi-cooker.
Read MoreEngadget editors talk about homeschool tech essentials
Enagdget editors talk about the tech they're using to homeschool their kids.
Read MoreEufy's two-cam baby monitor kit is cheaper than ever on Amazon
Eufy's two camera baby monitor kit has never been cheaper
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra drops to $925 at Amazon for today only
It's possible to score a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 on Amazon at just $925, a full $375 off the regular price.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Watch 3 models are down to all-time lows at Amazon
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 premium smartwatch is currently on sale at an all-time low price on Amazon.
Read MoreNintendo's 'Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit' is $10 off at Amazon
Amazon knocked $10 off the price of Nintendo's Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, the at-home racing pack for the Nintendo Switch.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy S21 phones are up to $200 off at Amazon again
Save big on Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones at Amazon. Get up to $200 off on the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Read MoreJabra's Elite 85t earbuds fall to $180 at Amazon and Best Buy
Jabra's Elite 85t wireless earbuds are now available at both Amazon and Best Buy for $180, or $50 off the regular price.
Read MoreRazer's Blade 15 Base drops to $1,100 at Amazon for today only
Razer's Blade 15 Base gaming laptop from 2020 is available for $1,100 at Amazon, a whopping $500 off its original price.
Read MoreThe best deals we found this week: $100 off the Mac mini M1 and more
Here's a list of the best tech deals from this week, including $100 off the Apple Mac mini M1 and 10 percent off Microsoft Xbox gift cards.
Read MoreXbox gifts cards are 10 percent off on Amazon
Save big on Microsoft Xbox gift cards thanks to a new Amazon sale that slashes 10 percent off many values.
Read MoreA bunch of Microsoft devices are on sale at Best Buy
Best Buy's latest Microsoft sale discounts Surface tablets, laptops and more, including the Surface Pro 7 and the Surface Book 3.
Read MoreAmazon's Fire 7 Kids Edition is cheaper than ever at $60
Amazon's Fire tablet sale knocks the price of the Fire 7 Kids Edition to $60, the same price as it was during Black Friday,
Read MoreApple's M1 Mac Mini falls to an all-time low of $600 on Amazon
Apple's latest tiny desktop with its new M1 chip is on sale on Amazon at an all-time low price of $600.
Read MoreGet Amazon's latest Echo and two Hue bulbs for $80
Amazon is selling a bundle with its latest Echo and two Hue bulbs at a discounted $80.
Read MoreLG's 55-inch CX OLED TV is $650 off at Amazon and Best Buy
Save big on LG's 2020 CX OLED smart TVs. Amazon has a deal that knocks the 55-inch LG CX OLED smart TV down to $1,350.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Surface Headphones drop to a record low $111 at Woot
Microsoft's Surface Headphones are on sale at an all-time low price of $111 on Woot, making them a good deal if you like their design.
Read MoreAugust's latest WiFi smart lock is $55 off at Wellbots
Wellbots has a good one going on right now on August's 4th-gen WiFi smart lock that brings the price down to $194. Buy August smart lock at Wellbots - $194 We found the August smart lock to be easy to set up and compact enough to only take up minimal space on most doors.
Read MoreThe best deals we found this week: $50 off Apple AirPods and more
Here are the best tech deals we found this week, including $50 off Apple's AirPods, $60 off the new iPad Air and a sale on Amazon's Fire tablets.
Read MorePS5, Xbox and Switch games are on sale at Best Buy for Presidents' Day
Some of the biggest recent console titles are currently half price at Best Buy.
Read MoreAll the best tech deals in Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale
Here's a list of the best tech deals you can get in Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale.
Read MoreWalmart's Nest Audio bundle offers two smart speakers at 15 percent off
You can grab two Nest Audio smart speakers at Walmart right now for a $30 saving.
Read MoreApple’s AirPods Pro fall to $180 at Amazon
Apple's AirPods Pro have been discounted by various amounts ever since the end of last year. Amazon has the AirPods Pro for $180, which is $70 off their normal price and only $10 more than they were on Black Friday a couple of months back.
Read MoreA bunch of EA classics are on sale at Amazon
Amazon's huge EA games sale includes classic PC titles and new games, some for as low as $2.
Read MoreApple's iPad Air drops to a record low of $540 on Amazon
Amazon is selling Apple's latest iPad Air at a new low price of $540, although you can't be choosy about colors at this price.
Read MoreApple's latest 27-inch iMac is 10 percent off at Amazon
Buy the new 27-inch Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display at Amazon for just $1,800.
Read MoreSamsung's excellent Galaxy Buds Pro are $30 off at Woot
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro are $30 off at Woot, bringing them down to $170 for a limited time.
Read MoreSamsung's flagship S21 series phones are up to $200 off on Amazon
Amazon is making the Galaxy S21 series more interesting with discounts of up to $200.
Read MoreJabra's entry-level Elite 45h headphones drop to an all-time low at Amazon
Audio specialist Jabra is renowned for high-end products that live up to their price tags, but in recent years they've also mastered solid entry-level hardware that's also worth a look (or listen). Case in point, the affordable Elite 45h on-ear headphones, which are now cheaper than ever at $70 on Amazon. Back in July, our resident audiophile Billy Steele described them as the "most comfortable on-ear headphones" he'd ever tested.
Read MoreAmazon's Fire 7 tablet is 20 percent off right now
Amazon's having a sale on its Fire tablets, bringing the Fire 7 tablet down to $40.
Read MoreLenovo's Smart Clock Essential drops to $20 at Lowe's today only
Lenovo added to its smart clock lineup last year with the $50 Essential, a parred-down but still quite smart riff on the original. While Black Friday sales knocked 50 percent off the Smart Clock Essential a few months ago, Lowe's now has it for only $20, which is a new all-time low. The Smart Clock Essential has a similar design to the original Smart Clock, but Lenovo stripped the Essential's screen capabilities down to the bare minimum.
Read MoreGaming accessories that can make your setup a lot cuter
Here's a list of cute gaming accessories to spice up your setup, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreApple's AirPods drop back down to $110 on Amazon
Pricing for Apple's AirPods is constantly in flux and none more so than on Amazon, which has introduced two discounts on the wireless earbuds in the past week alone. As a reminder, Apple refreshed its buds in 2019 with the addition of a new H1 chipset that makes syncing to your iPhone that slight bit quicker. The same goes for wirelessly connecting to your MacBook or iPad, making them the go-to for Apple fans.
Read MoreApple's M1 Mac mini with 512GB of storage is $70 off at Amazon
Amazon is selling the M1 Mac mini with 512GB of storage for $829, the lowest price this version has ever reached.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro drop to $190 at Amazon
AirPods Pro have dropped to $190 at Amazon, making them a good deal if you want Apple's most advanced true wireless earbuds.
Read MoreThe best deals we found this week: $100 off the MacBook Pro M1 and more
Here are the best tech deals from this week, including $100 off Apple's MacBook Pro M1, $40 off the iPad Air and hundreds of dollars off Vizio OLED TVs.
Read MoreApple's iPad Air is $40 cheaper at Amazon
The best price we've seen on Apple's latest iPad Air is back again. Amazon's selling the silver and green versions of the iPad Air for $559, which is $40 off their normal price. Quick price increases or sold-out stock have caused this sale to come and go since the start of the year, so now's a good time to grab the Air while you can save at least a little bit of cash on every color option.
Read MoreNintendo's Ring Fit Adventure returns to a record low of $70 on Amazon
Right after the start of the year, we saw Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure pack come back in stock at a discounted price. That sale has returned again after disappearing for a couple of weeks, and now you can get the Ring Fit Adventure for $10 off at Amazon.
Read MoreThe Logitech Brio 4K webcam is almost $50 off at Lenovo
While we haven't given the Brio the full review treatment, a few Engadget staffers use this webcam on a regular basis and have been pleased with it. This is one of Logitech's high-end webcams and it supports 4K video at 30fps, as well as 1080p video at 60fps. While Logitech made the StreamCam specifically for gamers, the Brio has the specs to be a decent streaming camera, too.
Read MoreAmazon is having a sale on Kindles right now
Its screen is sharper than the basic Kindle's, and it's much cheaper than the high—end Oasis.
Read MoreDJI's Osmo Pocket gimbal camera is $199 at Amazon for today only
It's the perfect time to get the DJI Osmo Pocket if you're looking to buy a handheld gimbal-mounted camera soon. Buy DJI Osmo Pocket at Amazon - $199 The DJI Osmo Pocket is a 3-axis stabilized handheld camera that's small (and light) enough to fit in your pocket or purse. The device has 1 1/2.3-inch
Read MoreApple's M1 MacBooks are heavily discounted on Amazon
Amazon is selling the 256 GB MacBook Pro M1 for $1,199 and the 256GB MacBook Air M1 for $929 — $100 and $70 off the regular prices, respectively.
Read MoreSamsung cuts $250 off the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung has slashed the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G by $250.
Read MoreApple's iPad mini drops to all-time low of $335
The iPad mini remains a favorite among those who like compact tablets for their portability, versatility as e-readers and more. Now you can grab the iPad mini for its lowest price ever at Amazon — the silver and space gray models are down to $335, which is a sale price we last saw around Black Friday. The latest version of the iPad mini came out in 2019 and we gave it a score of 85.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro are back down to $190 on Woot
You can now pick up Apple's AirPods Pro for just $190 at Amazon-owned online retailer Woot, matching the price we saw last year.
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Computing (6)
AMD will announce its next Radeon RX 6000 GPU on March 3rd
Excited to learn about more GPUs you probably won't be able to buy anytime soon? Us too.
Read MoreNVIDIA limits RTX 3060 crypto speeds as it introduces mining cards
NVIDIA is limiting the GeForce RTX 3060's usefulness for cryptocurrency mining as it launches a separate line, CMP, for miners.
Read MoreThe Morning After: NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3060 arrives February 25th
The latest iPhone rumors, a new Chevy Bolt and automakers that aren't afraid of Apple.
Read MoreThe Morning After: NVIDIA leans on older graphics cards to fight GPU shortages
NVIDIA's older GPUs are suddenly relevant again, and there are some tech deals for Presidents' Day.
Read MoreJoe Biden will tackle global chip shortage with executive order
The Biden administration is planning "aggressive steps" to alleviate the global semiconductor shortage, Bloomberg reports.
Read MoreIntel tries to take down Apple's M1 chip with a flurry of benchmarks
Intel has shared a slew of benchmarks in a bid to downplay Apple's M1 chip, although it's not the resounding victory it appears to be at first.
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Cybersecurity (18)
Right-wing site Gab responds to 'alleged' data breach
Gab claims a hacker is trying to smear its business, but also claims there's no evidence of a data breach.
Read MoreFirefox's Total Cookie Protection aims to stop tracking between multiple sites
Mozilla is adding a 'total cookie protection' feature to Firefox aimed at stopping tracking across multiple websites as part of its latest browser release.
Read MoreClubhouse vows to fix its platform after tool enabled audio chat leaks
Clubhouse has suffered a security incident that saw an unidentified Chinese attacker access the app's chatrooms to record and stream audio conversations to their own website.
Read MoreSolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code for 3 products
Microsoft has completed its investigation into the SolarWinds hack and has determined that the hackers didn't get their hands on customer data.
Read MoreCalifornia DMV warns 20 months of records may have been exposed
Other organizations have been affected following a ransomware attack on a contractor.
Read MoreDOJ charges North Korean hackers over cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattacks
One defendant was previously indicted over the Sony Pictures hack and WannaCry ransomware attack.
Read MoreHackers are already targeting Apple's M1 Macs with malware
A security researcher found adware that was specifically designed for the new processor.
Read MoreClubhouse is tightening security to address China spying fears
Clubhouse is improving security to address fears of Chinese government espionage, including a shift in traffic outside of China.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red hackers reportedly sold the 'Cyberpunk 2077' source code
The alleged attackers have shut down an auction they were running for the stolen data.
Read MoreHacked Florida water plant used shared passwords and Windows 7 PCs
The Oldsmar, Florida water plant hacked earlier this week used outdated Windows 7 PCs and shared passwords.
Read MoreHuawei files lawsuit disputing FCC 'security threat' designation
Huawei has filed a lawsuit to challenge its designation as a national security threat to the US.
Read MoreEuropol takes down hackers who allegedly stole over $100 million in crypto from celebs
Eight men have been arrested in the UK for their role in a spate of hacks on US celebs, per Europol, after the criminals broke into the victims' phones to steal over $100 million in cryptocurrencies. SIM-swapping involves hackers taking control of a person's phone number by deactivating their SIM and porting the number over to their own SIM card. This is typically done with the help of an insider at the targeted phone service or through social engineering ploys, such as phishing, according to law enforcement.
Read MoreScientists prove that deepfake detectors can be duped
Deepfake detectors, however, can still be duped, a group of computer scientists from UC San Diego has warned. The team showed how detection tools can be fooled by inserting inputs called "adversarial examples" into every video frame at the WACV 2021 computer vision conference that took place online in January. See, most detectors work by tracking faces in videos and sending cropped face data to a neural network — deepfake videos are convincing because they were modified to copy a real person's face, after all.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The makers of 'Cyberpunk 2077' got hacked
The makers of Cyberpunk 2077 face their own cybercriminals and the savvy design behind Apple's powerful M1 chip.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red says it was hacked but won't pay the ransom
CD Projekt Red tweeted that it has been hacked and must pay a ransom or code from games like Cyberpunk 2077 and an "unreleased version of Witcher 3" will be revealed.
Read MoreFlorida city attacked by a hacker trying to poison its drinking water
The FBI is investigating an attempt by an individual or group of hackers to poison a city's water supply.
Read MoreMinneapolis police used Google location data to find George Floyd protesters
Minneapolis police served Google geofence warrants to identify George Floyd protesters, raising questions about privacy and innocent bystanders.
Read MoreChrome 88 update patches a zero-day that is being actively exploited
Google's latest version of Chrome (88.0.4324.150) fixes a 'zero-day' exploit attackers are already exploiting, so update your browser immediately.
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EVs and Transportation (54)
Lordstown Motors' electric race truck is (mostly) ready for off-roading
Lordstown Motors is racing an off-road version of its Endurance electric truck, although range limits might prevent it from claiming a win.
Read MoreWatch Rivian test its R1T electric truck in extreme cold weather
Rivian has offered a peek at extreme cold weather testing for its R1T electric truck — at temperatures as low as -40F.
Read MoreNissan's improved hybrid car system reduces CO2 emissions
Nissan has announced that it has achieved a 50 percent thermal efficiency for its next-generation e-Power hybrid technology.
Read MoreVolkswagen is using its electric ID.Buzz van to test self-driving tech
VW will start testing its Argo AI self-driving systems in Germany this year using the retro-styled electric vans.
Read MorePolestar 2 OTA update improves range and DC charging speeds
The Polestar 2 will get its first major software update sometime in the next few weeks.
Read MoreFisker is working with Foxconn on a 'breakthrough' EV
EV maker Fisker has struck an agreement with iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to build a new electric vehicle.
Read MoreThe Morning After: This USPS vehicle could have an electric motor inside
Fry's Electronics is shutting down, new USPS trucks are coming and 'Gran Turismo 7' is delayed.
Read MoreHyundai will replace 75,680 Kona EV batteries over potential fire risks
Hyundai will replace the batteries in 75,680 Kona EVs and 82,000 electric vehicles in total at a cost of around 1 trillion won ($900 million).
Read More'Next-gen' USPS vehicles can use gas or electric motors
The Postal Service expects the first ones to enter service in 2023.
Read MoreLucid Motors is going public before it starts selling EVs
Lucid Motors will go public via a merger before it sells its first electric car, setting the company's value at more than $11 billion.
Read MoreHyundai's striking Ioniq 5 EV offers long range and brisk performance
Hyundai has unveiled the striking Ioniq 5 production EV crossover that's closely based on the 45, right down to the diagonal crease across the doors.
Read MoreEurope's aviation safety agency is planning an eco ranking for flights
The EU's Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) plans to create eco-ranking labels labels for the airline industry.
Read MoreTesla stops taking orders for the entry-level Model Y
Tesla has stopped taking orders for the Model Y in Standard Range trim mere weeks after introducing it.
Read MoreVW will start making an ID.5 electric SUV 'coupe' later in 2021
VW has revealed that it will start production on a new electric vehicle, the ID.5 SUV 'coupe,' in the second half of 2021.
Read MoreFord's Mach-E is a stylish and capable EV, but it's no Mustang
What actually makes a Mustang, a Mustang? I've just spent a week behind the wheel of Ford's 2021 Mach-E in an effort to find out.
Read MoreOwlcam unveils a new $259 smart dashcam, lowers prices on older models
The smart dashboard camera Owlcam is getting upgraded with IR sensors.
Read MoreThe Bronx will be home to NYC's first e-scooter share program
E-scooter rental sharing is finally coming to NYC starting with a pilot launching in the Bronx, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today.
Read MoreTesla cuts prices for entry-level Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla has cut the base prices of the Model 3 and Model Y as it hopes to keep EV sales high.
Read MoreWaymo's set to test its self-driving taxis in San Francisco
Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary Waymo is for the first time expanding its testing range beyond the boundaries of the Phoenix, Arizona area and heading to the City by the Bay.
Read MoreFord vows to go all-electric in Europe by 2030
Ford is taking an aggressive approach to its electrification strategy in Europe, announcing that all its passenger vehicles will be all-electric or hybrid by mid-2026.
Read MoreHyundai's 2022 Kona Electric features a simpler, smoother design
Hyundai has unveiled the 2022 Kona Electric with a cleaner design, but no significant changes to range and performance.
Read MoreRevel will launch $99-per-month e-bike rentals in New York
Revel is expanding on its electric moped rentals by introducing monthly e-bike rentals in New York City for $99 per month.
Read MoreHyundai reveals the Ioniq 5 interior ahead of its full unveiling
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is an electric crossover with a flat floor, and a center console that moves around to offer more space inside.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz won't sell the EQC in the US 'for now'
Mercedes-Benz has abandoned plans to release its EQC crossover in the US, at least for the time being.
Read MoreTesla ordered to recall 12,300 Model X EVs over a loose trim issue
Germany's motor vehicle regulator said the problem could cause trim pieces to fall off.
Read MoreJaguar will become an all-electric brand in 2025
Jaguar will only build all-electric cars starting in 2020 as part of a sweeping "Reimagine" strategy, the company announced today.
Read MoreApple reportedly also spoke to Nissan about building a self-driving EV
Apple reportedly held talks with Nissan about its self-driving EV project.
Read MoreDJI's future first-person drone surfaces in an unboxing video
A future DJI first-person drone has appeared in an unboxing video, and it's clear this is a break from the company's usual robotic quadcopters.
Read MoreMercedes recalls nearly 1.3 million cars over emergency call tech
Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 1.3 million cars to fix an emergency calling system flaw that could send rescuers to the wrong location.
Read MoreChevy's 2022 Bolt EV redesign includes an entirely new model
Chevy's 2022 model year's redesign isn't just an update to the Bolt EV's features and capabilities, it includes an entirely new, compact SUV-sized variant as well, dubbed the Bolt EUV.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Why Travis Kalanick got Uber into the self-driving car game
Autonomous vehicle developers have faced myriad similar challenged over the past three decades but nothing, it seems, turns the wheels of innovation quite like a bit of good, old-fashioned competition — one which DARPA was only more than happy to provide. In Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car, Insider senior editor and former Wired Transportation editor, Alex Davies takes the reader on an immersive tour of DARPA's "Grand Challenges" — the agency's autonomous vehicle trials which drew top talents from across academia and the private sector in effort to spur on the state of autonomous vehicle technology — as well as profiles many of the elite engineers that took place in the competitions. In the excerpt below however Davies recalls how, back in 2014, then-CEO Travis Kalanick steered Uber into the murky waters of autonomous vehicle technology, setting off a flurry of acquihires, buyouts, furious R&D efforts, and one fatal accident — only to end up selling off the division this past December.
Read MorePolestar will cease production of its first and last hybrid this year
Polestar is ending production of its halo Polestar 1 hybrid car.
Read MoreEVgo will support Tesla cars at over 600 fast charging stations
EVgo is widening the use of Tesla connectors at its fast charging stations, with 600 stations adding support in a matter of months.
Read MoreLyft's new features make it easier to order and pay for rides for others
Lyft is introducing two new features to help people get to vaccine appointments and other essential destinations.
Read MoreVolkswagen partners with Microsoft on automated cars
Volkswagen Group is enlisting Microsoft's help to speed up the development of autonomous driving systems.
Read MoreToyota is launching three electrified vehicles in the US this year
Toyota has revealed that it's debuting three electrified versions of its vehicles in the US this year.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Audi unveiled the e-tron GT with all-wheel steering
Audi's e-tron GT is a cousin of the Porsche Taycan, and it's coming to the US this summer. Weber also unveiled its first smart gas grills, and we're hearing rumors about what E3 2021 might look like.
Read MoreHyundai's TIGER 'ultimate mobility vehicle' concept is the size of a housecat
Hyundai has revealed the first concepts of its new TIGER program, the X-1 -- just don't expect it to come to the rescue of anything bigger than a kitten.
Read MoreToyota is developing autonomous taxis with help from Aurora
A mere two months after acquiring Uber's self-driving car unit, autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is partnering with the world's largest automaker.
Read MoreAudi anoints the e-tron GT as its luxuriously geeky flagship EV
Designed to perform equally well on both daily commutes and weekend road trips, Audi is positioning the e-tron RS GT and GT quattro front and center in its fleet electrification efforts.
Read MoreUber and Walgreens team up for free rides to COVID vaccine appointments
Pilot programs are set to get underway in socially vulnerable communities.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple halts autonomous EV talks with Hyundai
Apple's on-and-off autonomous electric car saga continues.
Read MoreHyundai and Kia are no longer in talks with Apple over an autonomous EV
After grabbing headlines over a potential deal, Hyundai and Kia say they're not currently talking to Apple about an autonomous EV.
Read MoreBloomberg: Apple car talks with Hyundai/Kia are 'paused'
The latest rumor about Apple's efforts to build a self-driving car claims talks with Kia and its parent company Hyundai have paused.
Read MoreRevel plans to build a network of EV fast-charging stations in NYC
The company says the first site will be North America's largest universal fast charging station.
Read MoreFord commits $29 billion to electric and autonomous vehicle development
Ford will invest $29 billion in electric and autonomous vehicles through 2025, more than double the $11.5 billion it promised through 2022 less than a year ago, the automaker announced.
Read MoreElon Musk addresses some of the Model 3's production issues
In a conversation with Canadian-American automotive engineer Sandy Munro, Tesla chief Elon Musk explained some of Model 3's production issues. Munro sat with Musk for an interview at the SpaceX facility in Boca Chica, Texas where he asked the executive why some Teslas seem to have problems while some seem to be pristine. The Tesla chief replied that it took some time for the company to iron out the production process and that it was hard to get everything right during the car's production ramp.
Read MoreCNBC: Apple, Hyundai deal to build an autonomous Apple Car is 'close'
Rumors suggest a Hyundai/Kia-built self-driving'Apple Car' could roll out of a Georgia plant by 2024.
Read MoreWill Ferrell picks a fight with Norway in GM's new Super Bowl commercial
So he's going to do something about it and is taking Kenan Thompson and Awkwafina along for the ride in GM's new 90-second "Big Game" ad.
Read MoreAmazon's Rivian electric vehicles start making deliveries in LA
After buying 100,000 electric delivery vehicles from Rivian, Amazon has started testing them on delivery routes in Los Angeles.
Read MoreEV maker Karma wants to power electric cars with a methanol fuel cell
Karma is working on something different from its normal EVs — hydrogen cars that use methane as a base fuel.
Read MoreTesla recalls almost 135,000 vehicles over touchscreen failures
Tesla has recalled 135,000 Model S and Model X cars over complaints of touchscreen failures, although it's not convinced these represent defects.
Read MoreFord vehicles will run on Android Auto starting in 2023
"We both believe that the relationship between Google and Ford will establish an innovation powerhouse," David McClelland, Ford vice president strategy and partnerships, added. For example, we'll create new retail experiences for customers when buying a vehicle," McClelland said.
Read MoreWallbox's versatile home EV charger is now available in North America
The Pulsar Plus is compatible with with all electric vehicles.
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Gaming (70)
'Terraria' will hit Stadia after all
Google and Re-Logic have settled their disagreement, which means Stadia users will get to play Terraria.
Read MoreRipley and the Xenomorph from Alien are the latest additions to 'Fortnite'
The retro crossovers continue for Fortnite.
Read MorePokémon at 25 is stronger than ever
We look into how Pokémon continues to endure after 25 years.
Read MoreEA's upcoming Dragon Age game won't feature multiplayer after all
The next Dragon Age game will no longer have any multiplayer components as originally planned.
Read MoreTwo FFVII mobile games are on the way, including a battle royale title
Final Fantasy VII will get two mobile spinoff games made for iOS and Android devices.
Read MorePixar-like PS4, PS5 and PC game 'Kena: Bridge of Spirits' lands in August
A new trailer shows off the animation skills of Ember Lab.
Read More'Sifu' brings stylish kung fu action to PlayStation and PC later this year
Sloclap, the studio behind the beautiful but flawed Absolver, is taking another crack at making the perfect kung fu game.
Read More'Oddworld: Soulstorm' will really, finally hit PS4, PS5 and PC on April 6th
After four years of delays, Abe finally has a homecoming date.
Read More'Destiny 2: The Witch Queen' expansion has been delayed until 2022
Cross-play should be available in the fall and Bungie will no longer sunset gear.
Read More'Subnautica: Below Zero' will get a full release in May
Indie underwater survival game Subnautica: Below Zero is headed to PC, Mac and all major consoles including the Nintendo Switch in May.
Read MoreNewegg is taking on scalpers and bots with a lottery order system
Newegg Shuffle aims to give everyone a fair shot at a new console or graphics card.
Read MoreThere's a Pokémon news event tomorrow at 10AM ET
A Pokémon news event is taking place February 26th at 10AM Eastern, and it could be big when it's the game's 25th anniversary.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 'Cyberpunk 2077' runs into another delay
A key 'Cyberpunk 2077' update is being held up by a ransomware attack.
Read More'PUBG: New State' is a mobile-first battle royale set in 2051
Krafton has unveiled PUBG: New State for iOS and Android, taking the battle royale game into the year 2051 to a place called Troi.
Read MoreEA cancels 'Anthem Next'
'Game development is hard,' executive producer Christian Dailey wrote.
Read MoreXbox classic 'Star Wars: Republic Commando' is coming to PS4 and Switch
Sixteen years after coming out on Xbox and PC, Star Wars: Republic Commando is heading to two new systems.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red delays the 'Cyberpunk 2077' 1.2 patch until March
Cyberpunk 2077's 1.2 patch is being delayed due to the recent ransomware attack.
Read More'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2' will hit Switch later this year
Plus, it's coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 on March 26th.
Read MoreStadia's next exclusive game is 'PixelJunk Raiders'
The action-adventure roguelike will be free to Stadia Pro subscribers on March 1st.
Read More'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2' is delayed indefinitely
Publisher Paradox Interactive has parted ways with the game's developer and delayed the title indefinitely.
Read MoreAnalogue will crack down on scalpers when Pocket orders reopen
Analogue has published a new announcement assuring interested buyers that it's selling more Pocket units in the future.
Read MoreEpic Games is sending players V-Bucks to settle 'Fortnite' loot box class action lawsuit
Fortnite: Save the World players who purchased random loot boxes when they were available can expect to see 1,000 V-Bucks added to their account in the coming days.
Read MoreMultiplayer for 'Watch Dogs: Legion' arrives on March 9th
Hack the planet (or at least London) with three of your friends in co-op missions.
Read More'Diablo IV' will see the return of the rogue class
We didn't get a release date for Diablo IV, but Blizzard did share details on a new playable class at BlizzConline 2021.
Read MoreA 'Diablo II' HD remaster is coming to PC and consoles this year
Blizzard is remastering Diablo II.
Read MoreIt looks like Street Fighter will be the next 'Fortnite' crossover
By all accounts, it looks like the world of Street Fighter will soon crossover with Fortnite.
Read MoreSaudi Arabia has invested billions in Activision, EA and Take-Two
Mohammad bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's controversial Crown Prince, has pushed his country to acquire stakes in three major game video game publishers.
Read MoreBungie plans major studio expansion, recommits to a non-Destiny game by 2025
Two years after its split from Activision, Bungie is gearing up to build out the Destiny universe and -- more importantly — branch out into new some new ones. To help it do so, the company announced a slew of new expansion measures this morning, including plans to open its first international office in Amsterdam and to more than double the size of its Bellevue, Washington headquarters so it can "support multiple project teams, including those outside of the Destiny Universe."
Read MoreEA now owns Codemasters and its many, many racing games
EA has completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of Codemasters, giving it an edge in racing games,
Read More'Knockout City' is a cross-platform dodgeball brawler from Velan and EA
Knockout City is what happens when the community center's weekly session of adult dodgeball takes over an entire metropolitan spread.
Read More'Neon White' is a new game for Switch and PC from the guy behind 'Donut County'
No, it's not related to Paradise Killer.
Read More‘Civilization VI’ will let you befriend barbarians in its next free update
On February 25th, Fraxis will release a free update that will change one of Civilization's oldest and most consistent dynamics.
Read More'No Man's Sky' update lets players adopt aliens as pets
You can ride giant creatures and companions can help you while you're exploring.
Read More'Marvel's Avengers' PS5 and Xbox Series X/S update comes out on March 18th
After his protégé made her way to the game in December, the original Hawkeye will join the roster of Marvel's Avengers on March 18th.
Read More'Microsoft Flight Simulator' update brings better UK and Ireland visuals
Asobo Studio has upgraded Premier League stadiums, Buckingham Palace and other landmarks.
Read MoreSquare Enix's 'Outriders' hits Stadia on April 1st
The action RPG-shooter will land on all platforms on the same day.
Read More‘Fortnite’ will host an animated short film festival this weekend
The looping 30-minute program includes some Oscar nominees.
Read More'Silent Hill' creator teases his horror-inspired action adventure game
'Silent Hill' director Keiichiro Toyama has teased an upcoming game influenced by horror and the 'death game' genre.
Read More'AC Valhalla' update patches NPC lip syncing issues and other problems
Ubisoft has announced an upcoming patch that will fix a bunch of Assassin's Creed Valhalla bugs.
Read More'Overcooked: All You Can Eat' is coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC
The remastered bundle expands beyond PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 23rd.
Read More'Metro Exodus' on next-gen consoles will run at 60FPS with ray tracing
'Metro Exodus' on PS5 and Xbox Series X will have full ray tracing thanks to a revamped engine. The game is coming to the Mac, too.
Read More'Project CARS GO' finally comes out on March 23rd for Android and iOS
Slightly Mad Studios' motorsport series heads to Android and iOS devices on March 23rd.
Read More'Ashwalkers' is a moody, grayscale survival simulator with 34 endings
Life is Strange co-creator Herve Bonin is behind the new game.
Read MoreStardew Valley's couch co-op update rolls out on Switch, Xbox and PlayStation
Stardew Valley players on console can play with up to four people on one machine.
Read MoreControversial war game 'Six Days in Fallujah' questionably revived 12 years later
Former Destiny and Halo developers are working on the first-person shooter.
Read MoreThere's a new The Witcher board game on the way
CD Projekt Red has announced that it's creating a board game called "The Witcher: Old World" in partnership with board game publisher Go on Board.
Read MoreFord made a garish version of the F-150 for 'Rocket League'
Psyonix is partnering with Ford to bring the F-150 into Rocket League.
Read MoreOnline resellers are making bank from Pokémon Happy Meals
Boxes of 100-plus trading card packs are selling for $1,000 on eBay.
Read MoreRiot Games CEO sued for sexual harassment by former assistant
Riot Games and its CEO, Nicolo Laurent, are facing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the executive's former assistant. Vice has obtained a copy of the complaint, wherein the plaintiff (Sharon O'Donnell) accuses Laurent of behaving inappropriately towards her starting shortly after she was hired until she left the company in July 2020. In her lawsuit, O'Donnell described how Laurent would tell her to be more feminine and to watch her tone.
Read MoreThis is how Stadia lost one of its most anticipated indie games
'Terraria' was going to hit Stadia this year. Emphasis on 'was.'
Read MoreE3 will return in 2021, likely as an all-digital event
The ESA is reportedly forging ahead with plans for a digital-only E3 2021.
Read More'Crash Bandicoot 4' is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch in March
From his glorious origins on the first PlayStation, beloved orange furball Crash Bandicoot has leapt to most major gaming platforms in a nostalgia-fueled revival that shows no signs of slowing down. Now in his 25th year, the zany marsupial is heading to the PS5, the Xbox Series X and S and the Nintendo Switch on March 12th with the release of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Next-gen console owners can expect more striking visuals when the game is cranked up to native 4K and 60 FPS on the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and an upscaled 4K/60 FPS on Xbox Series S. Additional features on the new PlayStation include haptic feedback via the DualSense controllers and extra guidance by way of onscreen Activity Cards.
Read MoreEA is purchasing Glu Mobile for $2.4 billion
Electronic Arts is acquiring the mobile game developer behind Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. The video game company has announced that it's purchasing Glu Mobile in a $2.4 billion all-cash deal that the companies are expecting to close in the quarter ending on June 30th. EA Chief Executive Andrew Wilson said his company decided on the deal, because it believes "mobile is the fastest-growing platform on the planet."
Read More‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake’ has been delayed indefinitely
Ubisoft has delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake once again, this time indefinitely.
Read MoreDon't expect 'Overwatch 2' or 'Diablo 4' this year
There's no release window for either game.
Read MoreA Sonic Lego set is coming
Everyone's favorite blue hedgehog is about to get his own Lego set.
Read MoreEA moves closer to $1.2 billion Codemasters purchase
Shareholders of the racing game studio approved the deal.
Read More'Borderlands' developer Gearbox is merging with publishing giant Embracer
Embracer (aka THQ Nordic) is merging with 'Borderlands' creator Gearbox and buying the game port experts at Aspyr.
Read More'Call of Duty: Warzone' bans 60,000 confirmed cheaters
Call of Duty: Warzone has a huge cheating problem, enough to compel popular streamers to leave the game completely. Activision has been trying to combat the problem since last year by banning tens of thousands of cheating players en masse — in fact, the video game giant has just banned 60,000 accounts for confirmed cases of using cheat software in Warzone. While Activision didn't say what cheat software the banned players used, the sources that talked to Vice said this wave targeted EngineOwning customers.
Read MoreEA points to growth for FIFA Ultimate Team, 'Apex Legends' and 'Sims 4'
EA focused on its Live Services growth across games like 'Apex Legends' 'FIFA Ultimate Team' and 'The Sims 4.' Execs also pointed to a new Battlefield title on the way, and plans for more Star Wars.
Read MoreEA Sports is bringing back its college football game
Don't expect to play as real-life student-athletes, though.
Read More'Mass Effect Legendary Edition' doesn't add same-sex romance to the originals
Jack really was into you, though.
Read More'Mass Effect Legendary Edition' hits PC and consoles on May 14th
Yes, elevator rides are shorter.
Read MoreGame+’s real-money esports platform launches on shaky ground
Epic and other AAA publishers aren't pleased with the new breed of video game betting apps.
Read More'FIFA 21' comes to Google Stadia on March 17th
EA is bringing more than one football game to Stadia. Today, the publisher announced that FIFA 21, the latest entry in 'the beautiful game' franchise, will available to stream from March 17th. It will join Madden NFL 21, a very different kind of football game, which was added to the service on January 28th.
Read MoreCapcom confirms fan favorite 'Resident Evil' vampire is over nine feet tall
'Resident Evil: Village' character Lady Dimitrescu is 9'6, in case you needed to know that.
Read More'Judgment' hits PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Stadia on April 23rd
Ryu ga Gotoku's detective game is getting visual upgrades and better loading times.
Read MoreGoogle is shutting down its Stadia game studios
Industry veteran Jade Raymond is leaving Google as it focuses on third-party games.
Read MoreSony's MLB The Show comes to Xbox for the first time on April 20th
This year's edition includes cross-play and cross-progression support.
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Google (27)
Google offers improved sleep tracking tools for Android apps
Google is giving developers its low-power sleep tracking API in a bid to improve their apps.
Read MoreWhat's going on at Google AI?
Google hired two tech luminaries to lead its ethical AI team, then fired them after they challenging its authority.
Read MoreGoogle had to fix a broken Stadia game after laying off its developer
'Journey to the Savage Planet' is reportedly unplayable on the platform.
Read MoreGoogle will lift its latest ban on political ads this Wednesday
Google will end its most recent ban on election-related ads on February 24th.
Read MoreGoogle has fired another AI ethics leader
Google has fired AI ethics researcher Margaret Mitchell, just a couple of months after forcing out her co-lead Timnit Gebru.
Read MoreYouTube is permanently closing its creator-focused city 'Spaces'
YouTube is permanently shutting its physical workspaces for Creators in favor of virtual events and pop-up shows.
Read MoreGoogle moves in near the Mayo Clinic to ease collaboration
Google will open an office in Rochester MN this year, home of the Mayo Clinic's headquarters. Google already has dozens of offices in the US, but this will be the first in Minneapolis. The company worked with the Mayo Clinic to find spaces that let them collaborate easily with Mayo Clinic staff as they look to "transform patient care."
Read MoreChrome OS is getting a built-in screen recorder
In addition to promising 40 new Chrome devices, the company is also bringing accessibility improvements and a built-in screen recorder to the OS.
Read MoreGoogle rolls out a slew of upgrades to improve virtual classrooms
Google is announcing a slew of Education tools today to improve its existing made-for-learning products and help students and teachers navigate online schooling.
Read MoreGoogle will pay News Corp outlets for using their content
Google has signed a three-year agreement to carry content from News Corp publications in the US, UK and Australia.
Read MoreGoogle Maps now lets you pay for parking and travel tickets inside the app
Google is giving you the option to pay for parking and transit from within Maps.
Read MoreGoogle returns to updating major iOS apps after months-long wait
Google has finally updated major iOS apps after months of waiting, upgrading YouTube after uncertainty over its response to Apple's privacy requirements.
Read MoreGoogle plans to release 100 games for Stadia this year
The Google Stadia team will add over 100 games to its cloud gaming service this year, a new post on its community blog has revealed.
Read MoreGoogle unwittingly allowed advertisers to discriminate against nonbinary people
An investigation by The Markup has found that Google inadvertently allowed advertisers to discriminate against nonbinary and some transgender people.
Read MoreGoogle Photos' new video editor offers more control over footage
Google has revamped the video editor in Photos on Android and iOS to give you much more control over footage.
Read MoreGoogle tries to replicate synesthesia with its latest experiment
'Play a Kandinsky' uses machine learning to bring sounds to one of the artist's paintings.
Read MoreGoogle News Showcase launches in more countries, including the UK and Argentina
Google News Showcase is starting to roll out to more countries worldwide, including the UK and Argentina, on the heels of its Australian launch last week. The digital news digest includes free and paywalled articles from more than 120 UK and 40 Argentinian outlets, bringing its tally to 450 publications. Google's British media partners range from major news wires such as Reuters to business and politics outlets like The Financial Times and New Statesman, and newspapers The Telegraph, The Independent and Midland News Association.
Read MoreGoogle union files first complaint over alleged labor abuses
The Alphabet Workers Union says Google contract workers were banned from discussing pay, allegedly violating US labor law.
Read MoreGoogle engineers leave the company over controversial exit of top AI ethicist
Timnit Gebru used to co—lead Google's Ethical Artificial Intelligence Team until her controversial exit. Gebru said she was fired after sending an email to the company's internal "Brain Women and Allies" list.
Read MoreGoogle is reportedly working on an anti-tracking feature for Android
Google is looking to develop an anti—tracking feature for Android similar to the one Apple is rolling out with iOS 14.5, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreGoogle taps your phone cameras to measure your heart rate
Like many of us, Google is getting more interested in our health. The company is announcing today new features that will allow those without wearable sensors to get a read on their respiratory and heart rates. Starting next month, Pixel owners will be able to use their phone cameras to measure their pulse and breath rates via Google Fit.
Read MoreGoogle simplifies the Android TV interface to focus on recommendations
Android TV's interface has been streamlined with a new Discover tab that offers Google TV-like recommendations.
Read MoreGoogle Meet's 'green room' previews your audio and video quality
Google has launched a new feature for Meet that can make sure your video and audio are working properly before entering a meeting. While you can already check your environment for anything you don't want the other party to see in a call's "Ready to join?" video preview window, Meet's new "green room" feature can do more than that. Now, when you join a meeting, you can click the "Check your audio and video" button in the preview window to confirm that your peripheral devices and network are working properly before going in.
Read MoreYouTube and Search continue to make Alphabet tons of money
Google parent company Alphabet has released its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 results and the numbers are staggering. This continues a trend of revenue growth that we saw last quarter, when Alphabet reported earning $46.2 billion compared to the $40.5 billion from the same period in 2019.
Read MoreI wish Google showed more faith in Stadia
Closing its first-party studios reminds us that Google's itchy trigger-finger is often hovering over the products we expect to exist for years.
Read MoreGoogle will pay $3.8 million to settle hiring discrimination accusations
Google has agreed to spend $3.8 million — a negligible amount for a company worth over $1 trillion — to settle systemic compensation and hiring discrimination allegations by the US Department of Labor. The agency's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs discovered the pay and offer disparities when it conducted a routine compliance audit on the company a few years ago. It found that the tech giant underpaid female software engineers at its Mountain View and Washington offices from 2014 and 2017.
Read MoreGoogle search results can tell you more about a site before you visit it
Google is introducing a new feature to help you find out more information about the websites that show up when you use its search engine.
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Laptops (6)
Startup designs a modular, repairable laptop
Framework wants to apply the Fairphone model to laptops.
Read MoreSamsung will reportedly release an Exynos laptop with AMD graphics this year
According to a new report out of Korea, Samsung will release a Windows 10 laptop later this year that will feature an Exynos chipset that integrates an AMD GPU.
Read MoreLenovo's new ThinkPads hide a fingerprint reader in the power button
Lenovo has revealed the latest models — refreshed versions of previous laptops with new features that include a power button with built-in fingerprint reader — joining its ThinkPad line.
Read MoreVAIO Z is a pricey laptop with a '3D molded' carbon fiber body
The new VAIO Z is allegedly the world's first laptop to sport a "3D molded full carbon fiber body," as in each carbon fiber piece is contoured around all sides on the lid, the palm rest and the base assembly. The result is a stronger structure while keeping the overall weight to a little under 2.3lbs or 1.04kg.
Read MoreLG begins selling its latest Gram laptops in the US
The 14-inch, 16-inch and the flagship 17-inch Gram laptops are now available nationwide, while the 14-inch and 16-inch 2-in-1 devices will come out by mid-March.
Read MoreNVIDIA requires RTX 30 laptop makers to be transparent on specs
NVIDIA now requires that laptop makers using RTX 30 graphics be transparent about their GPU specs to avoid confusion.
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Meta (24)
Facebook's BARS is an experimental TikTok-like app for rappers
Facebook's R&D division, the NPE Team, has released BARS, an app for aspiring rappers.
Read MoreOculus Quest 2 and Portal devices now respond to 'Hey Facebook'
You can now issue voice commands for the Quest 2 and the Portal video chat devices by prefacing them with "Hey Facebook."
Read MoreFacebook agrees to some policy changes in response to Oversight Board recommendations
Facebook has agreed to tweak some of its policies in response to recommendations from the Oversight Board.
Read MoreFacebook and Instagram ban Myanmar's military
'We believe the risks of allowing the Tatmadaw on Facebook and Instagram are too great.'
Read MoreFacebook bowed to demands from Turkey to block one of its military opponents
Forced to make a decision, the company prioritized staying online over objecting to censorship, new internal emails show.
Read MoreFacebook is testing more tools to combat child exploitation
The company suggests not all such content is shared with malicious intent.
Read MoreFacebook removes Myanmar military's main page
Facebook has removed the Myanmar military's main page amid protests in the country, including recent deaths.
Read MoreFacebook is back to talking with Australian authorities over news block
According to Reuters, Facebook is currently in negotiations with Australian authorities, a few days after it blocked users in the country from sharing news links.
Read MoreWhatsApp will re-introduce controversial new privacy policy
WhatsApp plans to re-introduce the updated privacy policy that ignited a massive backlash against the Facebook-owned messaging app.
Read MoreFacebook accused of knowingly inflating its ad audience
Facebook's senior executives knew that it was overestimating the number of users its advertisers could reach, according to an amended lawsuit.
Read MoreFacebook's Australian news ban took down government Pages
When Facebook started blocking Australian publishers and residents from posting or sharing news content earlier, government agencies and even non-profit organizations got caught in the crossfire.
Read MoreFacebook's hosting live influencer 'meet and greets' on its Cameo clone
A website for Super, a new Facebook service that lets users pay to interact with influencers in live streams, is live.
Read MoreFacebook’s tougher stance on vaccine misinformation is probably temporary
Facebook has promised to take on more kinds of vaccine misinformation. It might only be temporary.
Read MoreFacebook's next attempt at hardware may be a smartwatch
Facebook might try making its own smartwatch soon.
Read MoreFacebook is limiting Myanmar military's reach on its platform
Facebook has detailed how it's handling the political situation Myanmar in a new post, where it has revealed that it's limiting the distribution of all content posted by the country's military.
Read MoreFacebook is getting better at taking down bullies
Facebook says it's getting better at detecting bullying and harassment on its platforms.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Facebook is apparently trying to build its own Clubhouse
HBO has cast the leads for its 'The Last of Us' TV show. Facebook is cloning other apps again and SpaceX is taking pre-orders for Starlink.
Read MoreFacebook experiments with reducing News Feed political content for some
Facebook is taking a new approach to political content: Showing less of it. The company announced today that it will experiment with reducing News Feed entries about politics for a small portion of users in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia this week, and in the US in the coming weeks. Facebook Product Management Director Aastha Gupta says the company will explore ways of ranking political content in the News Feed, but also made it clear that this test won't affect content from official government agencies, health agencies and COVID-19 information from trusted health organizations like the CDC and WHO.
Read MoreFacebook takes down fake accounts in Uganda and Palestine
Facebook published its latest report on "coordinated inauthentic behavior," which identified two networks in Uganda and Palestine.
Read MoreFacebook is finally banning vaccine misinformation
Facebook is finally taking a more meaningful stance on vaccine misinformation.
Read MoreFacebook bans account of TV network associated with Myanmar military
In the aftermath of Monday's coup in Myanmar, Facebook has banned the account of a prominent TV station associated with the country's military.
Read MoreInstagram adds ‘recently deleted’ to protect your posts from hackers
Instagram is adding a new "recently deleted" feature, which adds an extra step before a post can be permanently removed from your account.
Read MoreFacebook asks users to opt into activity tracking ahead of iOS 14 changes
Starting today, some iOS users will see a new notification when they launch the Facebook app on their device prompting them to opt into activity tracking.
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Microsoft (14)
Microsoft hopes its cloud expertise can modernize nonprofits
The company is announcing three new products — Cloud for Financial Services, Cloud for Manufacturing and Cloud for Nonprofit. It's also releasing its first update to the Healthcare service.
Read MoreMicrosoft will help European news outlets get paid for their content
Microsoft is partnering with European news publishers to ensure they get paid for search content.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Journal uses AI to make a more intuitive inking app
With Journal, Microsoft's Garage team wanted to see if it could make inking apps more accessible and easier to use with the help of AI.
Read MoreMicrosoft Edge gets smarter about handling annoying website notifications
Microsoft is now taking a smarter approach with how Edge handles website notifications.
Read MoreMicrosoft will test Xbox and PC games to help make them more accessible
Microsoft has started a program that will allow studios to send in their games for testing against its Xbox Accessibility Guidelines.
Read MoreMicrosoft starts testing a Kids Mode in its Edge browser
Parents can block or approve websites and Bing SafeSearch will be active.
Read MoreMicrosoft's unified Office experience comes to iPad
Microsoft's combined Office app offers quick editing features optimized for smaller screens.
Read MoreThe Surface Duo gets a price cut before launching in the UK, Europe and Canada
Microsoft's Surface Duo has remained a US exclusive since its launch in September 2020, but the company is now making good on its promise to launch the device internationally.
Read MoreMicrosoft Defender now directly warns IT admins about nation-state attacks
Microsoft will soon warn Office 365 admins more directly about possible nation-state hacking activity.
Read MoreMicrosoft launches a cross-platform password autofill feature
Microsoft's password manager keeps logins synced across devices, using the Authenticator app on iOS and Android, and an Autofill extension for Google Chrome.
Read MoreMicrosoft will uninstall its old Edge browser from Windows PCs on April 13th
On April 13th, Microsoft will release a cumulative monthly patch that will remove the legacy version of Edge from Windows 10 computers.
Read MoreMicrosoft's new tools help you adapt to the realities of remote work
Microsoft has launched Viva, a platform that helps you 'thrive' in remote work — think of it as an intranet you might like to use.
Read MoreMicrosoft opens limited access to its neural text-to-speech AI
AT&T and Warner Bros. used the tech to create an interactive version of Bugs Bunny.
Read MoreMicrosoft's mobile 365 apps are getting conversational Cortana AI tech
Microsoft has unveiled a raft of new updates for its 365 mobile apps, with new AI and natural language features in Outlook, Teams, Office Lens (now Microsoft Lens) and Office mobile.
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Mobile (7)
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile spent $78 billion on C-band spectrum for 5G
Verizon spent $45.4 billion, more than every other participant combined, to secure 3,511 individual 20Mhz blocks of spectrum across the country.
Read MoreT-Mobile's Magenta Max plan comes with true unlimited data
T-Mobile's latest plan almost entirely does away with throttling.
Read MoreGoogle Fi promo cuts 'Unlimited' price for the first three months
Google Fi's latest deal offers new Motorola phones for free with a bill credit, and three months of Unlimited service at half price for new customers.
Read MoreExtreme cold snap causes T-Mobile outages in Texas and other parts of the US
If you're not getting wireless service on your T-Mobile device, you're not the only one.
Read MoreQualcomm unveils the first 10-gigabit 5G modem
Qualcomm has unveiled the first 10-gigabit 5G modem, the X65 — although finding a place to take advantage of that speed is another story.
Read MoreDOJ drops lawsuit challenging California's net neutrality law
The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) dropped its lawsuit against California's net neutrality law on Monday, reports Reuters, foreshadowing the Biden administration's approach to internet regulation. Acting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel welcomed the news as a sign that open internet rules would soon be reinstated across the country. "When the FCC, over my objection, rolled back its net neutrality policies, states like California sought to fill the void with their own laws," Rosenworcel said in a press statement.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Kenya's digital divide is hampering its mobile money revolution
While mobile money apps have been slow to gain acceptance in the US, they've taken other nations like Sweden, China and especially Kenya by storm, enabling people for whom conventional banking has remained out of reach new ways to send, receive and invest their hard-earned cash. In Reimagining Money: Kenya in the Digital Finance Revolution, author Sibel Kusimba examines how apps like M-Pesa have radically adjusted the ways in which everyday people throughout Africa manage their money. In the excerpt below, Kusima looks at the financial roadblocks that prevents a significant portion of the country's population from participating in this emerging digital economy.
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News (44)
The UK government will reportedly buy stakes in tech startups
The UK is reportedly launching a fund that will invest in tech startups to help them hit the big time.
Read MoreThese modern-day treasure hunters reunite people with lost heirlooms
Whether it's a family heirloom that's been passed down for generations or a brand new engagement ring, losing a treasured piece of jewelry can feel like losing a piece of yourself. That's where The Ring Finders comes in.
Read MoreBiden will review tech supply chains to reduce dependence on China
President Biden is reviewing supply chains for processors, batteries and other key tech companies to reduce dependence on China.
Read MoreFederal judge rules that California can enforce its net neutrality law
A federal judge has ruled that California can enforce its net neutrality law banning zero-rating offers that manipulate internet speeds for select websites and apps.
Read MoreThe remaining Fry's Electronics stores are all shutting down
Fry's Electronics stores nationwide have closed permanently.
Read MoreSony's FX3 is a compact $3,900 camera for filmmakers
The FX3 is essentially an A7S III with features from Sony's Cinema line crammed into a body that looks like the A7C.
Read MoreRemastered 'nyan cat' art sells for the equivalent of $605k
Someone paid the equivalent of more than $600k to own a high-quality recreation of the 'Nyan Cat' art.
Read MoreThe US officially rejoins the Paris climate change agreement
One of the first things President Biden did after his inauguration was to sign an executive order saying the US will rejoin the Paris Agreement. Today, that move is official.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Why did the power grid fail in Texas?
Texas is facing a once-in-a-century storm, and unfortunately its power grid couldn't keep up. This week, Devindra and Cherlynn chat with native Texan and techie Alex Cranz about what happened, and why Texas is so unique when it comes to power infrastructure in the US.
Read MoreChristie's first digital art auction leans on blockchain and other buzzwords
NFT uses blockchain tech to verify ownership of digital collectibles, and Christie's will auction this one off next week. Beeple's 'Everydays' collection includes pictures drawn each day from 2007 through 2021.
Read MoreWatch Robinhood, Reddit and others testify to Congress over GameStop stocks
In just a few short minutes, Vlad Tenev, the CEO of Robinhood, and Steve Huffman, the CEO and co-founder of Reddit, will testify before the House Committee on Financial Services.
Read MoreNikon's latest Z6 II camera firmware unlocks 4K 60 fps recording
Nikon has released firmware updates for it latest full-frame Z6 II and Z7 II that should improve eye-tracking autofocus and video performance for the Z6 II.
Read MoreBlackmagic Design's $2,495 BMPCC 6K Pro camera has a super-bright HDR display
Blackmagic Design has unveiled the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro (BMPCC 6K Pro), an updated version of its BMPCC 6K cinema camera with some extra professional features
Read MoreEcobee's SmartCamera now doubles as a baby monitor
The Ecobee SmartCamera can now act as an always-on baby monitor, thanks to new features.
Read MoreSonos is announcing its next product on March 9th
Sonos is holding a 'special event' on March 9th where it might unveil a smaller portable speaker.
Read MoreWyze extends its budget home automation line with color bulbs
The Wyze Color Bulb starts shipping in March at a price of $35, with control allowed via WiFi, Bluetooth or AI systems like Alexa or Google Assistant.
Read MoreLG slowly starts rolling out its 2021 OLED and LCD 4K TVs
LG's 2021 4K and 8K TVs are starting to roll out. This year the LCD includes a QNED line with Mini LED tech and the OLED TVs are getting cheaper than ever.
Read MoreCarl Pei's Nothing has acquired the branding of defunct phone brand Essential
Nothing, the new startup from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is now the sole owner of the Essential brand.
Read MoreMixing console pioneer Rupert Neve dies at 94
Rupert Neve, whose mixing consoles helped bring classic rock to life, has died at the age of 94.
Read MoreSony FX3 cinema camera leak teases 4K 120p video inside a compact body
Sony may soon release the FX3, a cinema camera version of the full-frame A7S III mirrorless camera, according to several leaks
Read MoreRobinhood and Reddit CEOs to testify at GameStop hearing
Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters has released the list of witnesses for the GameStop House hearing, and it includes Robinhood CEO Vlad?Tenev, Reddit CEO and co-founder Steve Huffman, as well as Redditor and YouTube streamer Keith Gill, who's also known as Roaring Kitty.
Read MoreJay-Z and Jack Dorsey launch a Bitcoin development fund
Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has teamed up with rapper and Tidal chief Jay Z on a new endowment to fund bitcoin development starting in Africa and India.
Read MoreIKEA will help turn a Swedish city into a sustainable community
IKEA is moving beyond the confines of the eco-friendly home to work on sustainable urban living. The flat-pack giant is partnering with the municipality of Helsingborg in its native Sweden on a green community project, known as H22, that takes in agriculture, retail and housing. In the Drottninghög suburb, IKEA will help establish an urban farming marketplace with an eye to upskilling residents and creating new jobs and businesses.
Read MoreArturia's flagship PolyBrute synth is shipping now
Arturia's $2,899 PolyBrute isn't for the faint of heart. But it's definitely gotten the synth nerd world all worked up. Now the first batch are shipping world wide and will be in the hands of eager users soon enough.
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Read MoreCircuit Rhythm is Novation's stab at a lofi hip hop machine
Novation just released the Circuit Tracks, but it also quietly announced the Circuit Rhythm, an almost identical looking groovebox built around sampling.
Read MoreWeber brings wireless smarts to its gas grills
Four upcoming grills include WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and an LED display.
Read MorePresident Biden brings back weekly addresses with a podcast-like format
President Biden is bringing back weekly addresses, but they'll adopt a podcast-style format that focuses on the internet rather than radio.
Read MoreChina is launching a public data platform to name and shame polluters
China is about to launch a data platform that lets the public and officials catch companies violating emissions rules.
Read MoreNevada governor wants to allow tech companies to create local governments
The Governor of Nevada plans to introduce new legislation that would effectively allow tech companies to form separate local governments within the state.
Read MorePeloton will spend $100 million to address delivery delays
Peloton enjoyed a surge in popularity over the past year as the pandemic forced people to give up gyms and to exercise in their homes. Unfortunately, the company is struggling to meet the sudden influx of demand, and massive delivery delays mean customers are stuck waiting for their bikes and treadmills longer than usual. Now, in a post on the company's website, Peloton co-founder and CEO John Foley detailed how the exercise equipment maker plans to address the issue.
Read MoreDemocrats call on the FCC to expand internet access for students
In an open letter, US Democrats have called on the FCC to expand internet access to students for online learning.
Read MoreBoeing's F-15EX with 'digital backbone' completes its first test flight
This week, Boeing's F-15EX fighter jet successfully completed its first-ever test flight.
Read More23andMe is going public as it pushes further into healthcare
23andMe is becoming a publicly-traded company through a merger with VG Acquisition, taking the DNA testing firm further into healthcare and research.
Read MorePornhub will use a third-party firm to verify IDs on uploaded content
The website is getting the services of a third-party firm called Yoti to verify the identities of users uploading content.
Read MoreThis portable, rechargeable synth focuses on the pretty side of modular
Pluto is the latest instrument to try and shrink modular synthesis down to something portable and battery powered.
Read MoreComcast delays 12-state data cap expansion to July
Comcast customers in more than a dozen Northeastern states won't have to worry about broadband data overages just yet.
Read MoreNASA has appointed its first-ever climate advisor
NASA has appointed its first-ever senior climate advisor.
Read MoreComcast doubles the speed of its $10 Internet Essentials package
It is also pledging to offer free, fast WiFi in 1,000 community centers before the end of 2021.
Read MoreNanit launches a Pro version of its smart baby monitor
It has a slimmer design, and a 1080p camera.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: Super Bowl LV and 'Control Ultimate Edition'
Super Bowl LV starts at 6:30 PM ET on Sunday February 7th, and you can watch on CBS.
Read MoreNike's latest FlyEase shoe slips on without zippers, laces or straps
The $120 Nike Go FlyEase is a performance sneaker you can put on or take off without using your hands.
Read MoreThe COVID Tracking Project will stop collecting data on March 7th
The COVID Tracking Project is coming to an end.
Read MoreUS invests $232 million in at-home, phone-based COVID-19 tests
Ellume will open a factory in the US to ramp up production.
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Nintendo (27)
'Pokémon Legends Arceus' is an open-world prequel coming early 2022
'Pokémon Legends Arceus' promises a brand new open-world gaming experience that will explore the Sinnoh region's origins in early 2022.
Read More'Pokémon Diamond' and 'Pearl' remakes are arriving on Switch later this year
The new versions of the Nintendo DS classics each have their own legendary Pokémon to find.
Read MoreThe Nintendo 3DS's best feature was the under-appreciated StreetPass
The 3DS may have tried to appeal with its 3D graphics, but it was the StreetPass feature that made many players love it.
Read More'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Sanrio collab brings Hello Kitty items to your town
Nintendo shows off its Sanrio-Animal Crossing collaboration items.
Read MoreRare's unreleased N64 game 'Dinosaur Planet' leaks online
Rare's unreleased 'Dinosaur Planet' game for the Nintendo 64, which was later turned into 'Star Fox Adventures' for the GameCube, has emerged online.
Read MoreDemo the latest RPG from the makers of 'Octopath Traveler' for free
Project Triangle Strategy is a new Nintendo Switch game from the makers of Octopath Traveler that is slated to launch in 2022.
Read MoreAnimal Crossing's Mario update lets you recreate the Mushroom Kingdom
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a Super Mario Bros. themed update on February 25th.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 'Zelda: The Skyward Sword' and 19 more games are coming to the Switch
20 new games are heading to Nintendo Switch.
Read More'Outer Wilds' is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer
Outer Wilds, one of our favorite games for 2019, is heading to Nintendo Switch.
Read MoreHere's everything Nintendo announced during its 50-minute Direct
Splatoon 3 and Skyward Sword remaster were just some of the games announced during its latest Direct presentation.
Read More'The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD' is coming to the Switch
An HD remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will hit the Nintendo Switch on July 16th.
Read More'Famicom Detective Club' hits the US for the first time in May
Visual novel and mystery fans will finally get a crack at a Japanese classic when 'Famicom Mystery Club' comes to the US in May.
Read More'Mario Golf: Super Rush' comes to Nintendo Switch on June 25th
A new entry in Nintendo's popular Mario Golf series is coming to Switch.
Read More'Xenoblade Chronicles 2' is coming to 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'
Pyra is the 79th fighter to join the roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Read More'Fall Guys' is heading to Switch this summer
Fall Guys will no longer be exclusive to PC and PS4.
Read MoreWatch Nintendo's next Direct livestream here at 5PM ET
Nintendo is streaming its 50-minute Direct event at 5PM Eastern — tune in here to see its 2021 Switch games and more.
Read MoreNintendo will stream a 50-minute Direct on February 17th at 5PM ET
Nintendo is airing a Nintendo Direct on February 17th at 5PM ET to talk about the first wave of 2021 games as well as existing titles like 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.'
Read MoreThe Morning After: There's a new Game Boy horror title you should try
'Deadeus' is a new indie title intended for Nintendo's Game Boy, and Disney+ has nearly 95 million subscribers.
Read More'Deadeus' is a darkly original horror game for the Game Boy
You're having a nightmare. So is everyone else? Something's up in the village and only you can save everyone in this new title for Game Boy.
Read More'Overcooked 2' for Switch will be free to play for a week
Nintendo is making 'Overcooked 2' for Switch free to play for nearly a week starting February 10th, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Read MoreThis Animal Crossing remake of 'Too Many Cooks' is an adorable nightmare
'Too Many Nooks' is a shot-for-shot remake of the classic viral video.
Read MoreWatch this 20-minute tour of the Mario Kart ride at Super Nintendo World
You can check out almost the entire park on YouTube.
Read More'Apex Legends' comes to Nintendo Switch on March 9th
'Apex Legends' for Nintendo Switch will launch on March 9th.
Read MoreA Netflix employee accidentally killed Nintendo's live-action Zelda series
Another lesson in the importance of zipping your lips.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Nintendo Switch surpasses lifetime sales of the 3DS
More good news for Nintendo, big spending for Apple and continuing controversies surrounding e-cig safety
Read MoreThe Nintendo Switch just had its best quarter yet
The extra units mean the Switch has now surpassed the Nintendo 3DS and 2DS family, which currently stand at 75.94 million units. If the Switch has a normal spring quarter — selling at least 2.5 million consoles — it will pass the Game Boy Advance, which managed 81.51 million sales. After that, the Switch only has three pieces of Nintendo hardware to overcome: the Wii, Game Boy and DS family.
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PC Gaming (24)
The latest 'Valorant' agent controls space and time
'Valorant' Season 2 Act 2 is kicking off with the introduction of Astra, a fighter who controls the cosmos.
Read More'System Shock' remake will land this summer after five torturous years
After the better part of five years in development, System Shock has a release date.
Read MoreSteam's Remote Play Together feature now works without an account
Share an invite link with a friend and they can join your game on Windows, iOS, Android or Raspberry Pi.
Read MoreSteamVR now supports the OpenXR standard
SteamVR's latest update for Windows officially adds support for OpenXR, the standard meant to make cross-platform AR and VR apps more common.
Read MoreValve pushes developers to consider controller support in Steam games
Valve is encouraging Steam game developers to add controller support to their titles by offering stats on the top gamepads.
Read MoreSurvival game 'Valheim' sold four million copies in three weeks of early access
Players have collectively spent more than 10,000 years in the Viking afterlife.
Read MoreSony's ‘Days Gone’ is coming to PC this spring
2019 PlayStation 4 exclusive Days Gone will make its way to PC later this year, Sony announced on Tuesday.
Read More'Hearthstone' is getting a classic format that takes the game back to 2014
World of Warcraft's Burning Crusade expansion isn't the only Blizzard property getting the classic treatment.
Read More'World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic' comes out later this year
Relive WoW as it was in 2007.
Read MoreThe 'StarCraft II' nerds at Shopify now have an esports team
Shopify Rebellion has recruited some top players and it may expand to other games.
Read More'Valorant' is getting a Gun Game-inspired mode on February 17th
The more kills you and your team rack up in Escalation, the worse your loadout gets.
Read MoreNVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3060 debuts February 25th, if you can find it
NVIDIA will release the GeForce RTX 3060 on February 25th, although it may be difficult to find for a long time to come.
Read MoreNVIDIA brings back the GTX 1050 Ti to mitigate the global GPU shortage
NVIDIA's relatively ancient GTX 1050 Ti GPU is coming back due to an acute shortage of graphics chips.
Read MoreKingdom Hearts makes its PC debut on March 30th via the Epic Games Store
The Kingdom Hearts series will make its PC debut on March 30th.
Read MoreSteam’s Lunar New Year sale is live with discounts on ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ and more
Steam's Lunar New Year sale is here with discounts on countless games.
Read MoreSteam officially launches in China
Steam has finally launched in the world's biggest gaming market, China. The country's strict oversight means Steam China has just 41 titles available at launch, compared to over 48,000 on the global version, with regulations likely to hamper the variety of new additions for the foreseeable future. China's gaming authority has previously placed bans on Mahjong and poker, titles based on China's imperial past, and games that feature blood or corpses.
Read More'Forza Horizon 4' is coming to Steam on March 9
It's the first Forza game to powerslide onto the storefront.
Read MoreEpic Games is running a 'Spring Showcase' sale starting Thursday
The publisher will host an event with announcements and gameplay footage on the same day.
Read More'Cyberpunk 2077' update fixes a save file exploit on PC
Hackers could have used malware attacks in mods to take over players' systems.
Read MoreThe Morning After: An Xbox 360 'Goldeneye 007' port is now playable on PC
The RM for an unreleased, remastered version of 'Goldeneye 007' has surfaced and you can play it on your PC right now. Plus, there's a patch for Google Chrome that you should install immediately, and the iOS 14.5 beta test is open to the public.
Read MoreSega unveils 'Total War: Warhammer 3' with a trailer full of magic and monsters
The latest entry in the real-time strategy series will arrive later this year.
Read MoreValve may release a China-specific version of Steam on February 9th
Steam China will reportedly enter public beta on February 9th.
Read MoreCDPR urges 'Cyberpunk 2077' players to avoid using mods for now
The publisher is working on a fix for an exploit that affects mods and custom saves.
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PlayStation (21)
A PlayStation Network outage is affecting certain games
Sony says PS3, PS4 and PS5 owners may have trouble launching certain games or playing online right now.
Read More‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ will be a PS Plus freebie with a catch
There are five games in next month's lineup, including PS4, PS5 and PS VR titles.
Read MoreThe Morning After: You might be able to upgrade your PS5 SSD this summer
Lots of Final Fantasy news, rumors of unlocked SSD upgrades for the PS5, Xbox Live goes down for a spell and modular laptops.
Read MoreToys for Bob details 'Crash Bandicoot 4' upgrades for the PS5
At the latest PS State of Play event, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time developer, Toys for Bob, has detailed the upgrades that come with the PS5 version of the game.
Read MorePlayStation 5 SSD expansion will reportedly be unlocked this summer
There's word that you'll finally be able to put another drive into the PS5's currently empty M.2 expansion slot starting in the summer of 2021.
Read MoreSee 'Solar Ash' in action for the first time in a PS5 gameplay video
Rei flies like neon butter in the new game from Heart Machine.
Read MoreSony is shutting down Knack and 'The Last Guardian' developer Japan Studio
It looks like Sony is shuttering its oldest in-house developer.
Read More'Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade' arrives on PS5 June 10th
If there's one thing Square Enix knows how to do, it's how to make money off of Final Fantasy VII fans.
Read MoreWatch the PS4 and PS5 State of Play stream right here at 5PM ET
We're expecting info on 10 games over the course of 30 minutes.
Read More'Destruction AllStars' will cost $20 if you miss it on PS Plus
Destruction AllStars will cost $20 after it leaves PlayStation Plus on April 6th.
Read MoreSony's next State of Play previews PS5 and PS4 games on Thursday
Sony's next State of Play stream is scheduled for February 25th at 5 PM ET, with updates on PS4 and PS5 titles.
Read MoreSony will offer 'Ratchet and Clank' PS4 for free, no PS Plus required
Sony has revived its Play At Home initiative with free games and entertainment, including a no-charge copy of 'Ratchet and Clank' for PS4.
Read MoreSony is working on a new PlayStation VR headset for PS5
Sony has offered its first details of PlayStation VR for PS5, and it promises to be more powerful and simpler with a new controller.
Read MoreSony is developing a live-action 'Twisted Metal' TV series
'Deadpool' writers are working on an adaptation of the classic vehicular carnage series.
Read More'Destruction AllStars' loses default voice chat after harassment claims
Destruction AllStars' developer Lucid Games has rolled out an update for the recently released title, which disables its voice chat by default. The developer has switched off voice communications following numerous harassment complaints — Destruction AllStars' voice chat was originally switched on by default, after all, and you couldn't easily mute everyone else. To switch voice off, you had to go into the PlayStation 5 menu and disable voice chat.
Read More'Final Fantasy XIV' PS5 beta starts on April 13th
'Final Fantasy XIV Online' originally launched on the PC and PS3, but now it's coming to PlayStation 5 on April 13th, 2021.
Read MoreSony has already sold more than 4.5 million PS5s
Sony never seemed to have enough PlayStation 5 stock since it launched, but still managed to sell 4.5 million of the consoles in 2020.
Read More'God of War' gets a 60 fps and 4K patch for PS5 tomorrow
Sony will release a free PS5 optimization patch for 2018's God of War tomorrow.
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Reviews (20)
ICYMI: We check out Lenovo’s lightest ThinkPad yet
Here's a roundup of Engadget's tech reviews from this week, including the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano and the Amazon Echo Show 10.
Read MoreThe Morning After: MSI's latest gaming laptop targets the 1440p sweet spot
This weekend's news recap starts with a new gaming laptop from MSI, and includes a look back at the Nintendo 3DS era.
Read MoreMSI GS66 Stealth review (2021): The gaming sweetspot comes to laptops
MSI's new GS66 Stealth is a solid 1,440p gaming laptop, but its fans are surprisingly loud.
Read MoreAmazon Echo Show 10 review: A rotating screen is a pricey novelty
Amazon's Echo Show 10 has a swiveling base that can rotate automatically to follow you, which is useful but doesn't quite justify its higher price tag compared to the Echo Show 8.
Read MorePoly Effects Beebo review: A versatile and complex touchscreen guitar pedal
Poly Effects Beebo is one of the most versatile guitar pedals on the market. It's basically a modular synth in a pedal format with an easy-to-use touchscreen.
Read MoreThinkPad X1 Nano review: Light and mighty but doesn’t last
For $1,399, the Nano offers a 16:10 display, a physical webcam shutter and a new 11th-gen Intel processor. But the most outstanding feature is its weight. The question then is: What did Lenovo have to sacrifice to make the Nano so light?
Read MoreThe HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is a small-but-mighty gaming keyboard
HyperX's new 60 percent keyboard is a solidly built deck that can squeeze into tight spaces.
Read MoreICYMI: We take Yamaha’s new digital saxophone for a spin
Engadget's tech reviews from this week include Rode's Vlogger Kit, Yamaha's new digital saxophone and more.
Read MoreTeenage Engineering's OB-4 'magic radio' is playfully decadent
Teenage Engineering's latest speaker is unique, letting you "remix" the audio it plays on the fly.
Read MoreYamaha's YDS-150 digital sax puts practicality over performance
A saxophone that looks cool, no matter how it sounds.
Read MoreLego’s Vidiyo music video creator is silly fun, and I love it
Vidiyo isn't going to teach you to be a great architect, but it is a nice way to spend a couple of hours.
Read MoreICYMI: We try out Samsung’s S Pen/case combo for the Galaxy S21 Ultra
Here's a roundup of this week's tech reviews, including one for the Samsung S Pen/case combo for the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Read MoreSoccer training in VR is quite a workout
You'd be surprised how hard VR soccer training can be.
Read MoreRode’s Vlogger Kit might just find its way into my podcast toolbox
One of the best, quickest and more affordable ways to upgrade your phone videos is an external mic. Rode takes things one step further with a whole kit aimed at improving your social clips.
Read MoreThis $70 S Pen/case combo won't turn your S21 Ultra into a Galaxy Note
Mind you, that's not because of the S Pen itself. That comfort is all thanks to the S Pen's size. This $40 S Pen packs all of the requisite bits needed to play nice with the invisible Wacom digitizer inside the S21 Ultra's massive display.
Read MoreNovation Circuit Tracks is a worthy successor to a beloved groovebox
The Circuit Tracks is a budget-friendly tool for getting into electronic music production and improves on the original Circuit in almost every way.
Read MoreFujifilm's XT4 revived my love for photography
Fortunately, given what I do for a living, good gear recommendations are never far away. More importantly for my dingy apartment was the XT-4's in-body image stabilization (IBIS). Fortunately, that's not an issue here.
Read MoreICYMI: Check out ASUS’ new dual-screen laptop in action
Here's a roundup of the tech reviews on Engadget this week, including the ASUS Zenbook Duo laptop.
Read MoreOur favorite films and VR experiences at Sundance 2021
Here's what we've learned from covering the 2021 Sundance: Virtual film festivals can be awkward, but it's still an absolute rush to get an early look at some of the year's most interesting films.
Read MoreNikon Z7 II review: A solid upgrade that lags behind its rivals
Nikon's Z7 II brings some attractive new features over the original Z7, but it can't match rival cameras from Sony and Canon.
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Robotics (6)
Hitting the Books: The Brooksian revolution that led to rational robots
In his new book, A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence, Oxford professor Michael Woolridge leads readers on an exciting tour of the history of AI, its present capabilities, and where the field is heading into the future.
Read MoreUC San Diego's electronics-free soft robot only needs pressurized air to move
Engineers from the University of California San Diego have developed a four-legged soft robot that doesn't need electronic components to work.
Read MorePanasonic made a moody, farting robot that looks like a cat in a sock
Pre-orders for the first run of companion bot Nicobo have sadly sold out.
Read MoreMIT researchers created a system that prints functional drones and robots
LaserFactory cuts out a shape, then adds circuitry and components.
Read MoreOrigami-like patch could help robot surgeons repair internal injuries
MIT researchers have developed an origami-style medical patch robot surgeons could use to repair internal injuries.
Read MoreBoston Dynamics trains Spot the robot dog to charge itself
The company also announced a robotic arm and browser-based control system.
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Samsung (9)
Samsung's 'Buy and Try' program extends its foldables' return period to 100 days
Samsung has launched a "Buy and Try" program for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, which gives you 100 days instead of just 15 to decide whether you want to keep or return the devices.
Read MoreSamsung's new phone sensor promises faster and more accurate autofocus
Samsung has unveiled its latest smartphone camera sensor with a new feature called Dual Pixel Pro that promises faster and more accurate autofocus.
Read MoreSamsung's 2021 Frame TV lineup starts at $1,000
The entry-level 43-inch model is the only one that can rotate between portrait and landscape orientations.
Read MoreSamsung extends regular phone security updates to four years
Samsung has extended regular security updates to four years for phones made from 2019 onward.
Read MoreSamsung's leaked concept videos may show its vision for AR glasses
A pair of videos outlining Samsung's vision for AR glasses appear to have leaked, although it's unclear how close this is to becoming reality.
Read MoreSamsung is bringing some of the Galaxy S21’s software features to older devices
Samsung is updating its older Galaxy S20, Note 20 and foldable phones to bring features from the Galaxy S21 to them.
Read MoreSamsung is using quantum computing to research better batteries
Samsung is using a Honeywell quantum computing system in its quest to improve batteries for phones and other devices.
Read MoreSamsung tests more TV control features in its SmartThings Android app
SmartThings Labs brings experimental features to the app.
Read MoreSamsung’s 8K Neo QLED TV lineup starts at $3,500
The company revealed pricing and availability for its latest 4K and 8K Mini-LED models.
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Science (9)
Scientists sequence 64 human genomes to better reflect genetic diversity
Scientists have sequenced 64 full human genomes to better understand genetic diversity in the species.
Read MoreNASA wants to play a big part in the development of electric aircraft
NASA is working with the aviation industry to develop Electrified Aircraft Propulsion tools and designs in a bid to introduce the systems to commercial flights by 2035.
Read MoreA ferret is the first North American endangered animal to be cloned
Scientists have cloned the first North American endangered species, successfully producing a black-footed ferret.
Read MoreEPFL engineers create a chip that detects stress levels via sweat
Engineers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a wearable sensing chip that can measure the concentration of cortisol in sweat.
Read MoreThe future of diamonds is in recaptured CO2 pollution
The program resumed in 1951 and, by 1954, had succeeded in creating the first commercially viable lab-grown diamond. Gem-quality lab-grown diamonds wouldn't arrive in jewelry displays until the 1980s.
Read MoreElon Musk's $100 million carbon capture XPrize competition starts today
After teasing it last month, Elon Musk has unveiled his $100 million XPrize competition with the lofty aim of removing carbon from the atmosphere to help stem climate change.
Read MoreAn unborn baby recorded an album through biosonic MIDI
Luca Yupanqui's parents turned her in-utero movements into MIDI data.
Read MoreDenmark will build a wind-generating artificial island in the North Sea
The long-rumored island is expected to begin operations in 2033.
Read MoreIBM quantum computers now finish some tasks in hours, not months
IBM has found a way to speed up some quantum computing tasks by 100 times, finishing them in hours rather than months.
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Smartphones (15)
OnePlus will reportedly launch its '9R' phone and watch in March
OnePlus will reportedly have a very busy March with plans to release an entry OnePlus 9R phone alongside two other models and a watch.
Read MoreZTE shows off an under-display facial recognition system
The tech could be used in the upcoming Axon 30 Pro.
Read MoreAndroid update adds scheduled texts and improves accessibility
The changes include a password checkup tool, dark mode for Google Maps, Assistant lock screen cards, revamped TalkBack screen reader and scheduled Messages. Android Auto is also getting custom wallpapers, voice-activated games and a privacy screen.
Read MoreGoogle's leaked Pixel 5a might be a warmed-over 4a 5G
Google's Pixel 5a has apparently leaked, and it may be little more than a tweaked 4a 5G — not that budget phone fans will necessarily complain.
Read MoreQualcomm is working to bring advanced haptics to Android
Qualcomm is partnering with Lofelt to develop advanced haptics tools for Android.
Read MoreOppo demos true wireless charging on its rollable phone
At MWC Shanghai 2021, Oppo unveiled its "Wireless Air Charging" tech, which can apparently deliver up to 7.5W of power over a short distance.
Read MoreiPhone 12 shipments put Apple ahead of Samsung for the first time since 2016
Thanks to nearly 80 million shipments, the iPhone had one of its best quarters in history.
Read MoreHuawei's Mate X2 foldable takes a page out of Samsung's book
Huawei has officially announced its new Mate X2 foldable flagship smartphone.
Read MoreThe first Android 12 developer preview is here
The company's VP of engineering Dave Burke said in a blog post that with Android 12, it's "investing in key areas to help deliver a polished experience and better performance."
Read MoreAlleged Android 12 screenshots show a privacy indicator and conversation widget
Google is expected to release Android 12 sometime this year, which means Developer Previews and betas will most likely be available for download soon. You may not have to wait that long to see what the upcoming mobile has in store for you, though: XDA Developers has posted what could be our first look at Android 12. The publication has come across an "alleged early draft" of a Google document summarizing changes for the OS, though, and it comes with a few screenshots, including one that shows an opaque notification panel with entries that have pronounced rounded corners.
Read MoreXiaomi's Mi 11 is now available in Europe
Xiaomi's recently announced Mi 11 flagship heads to Europe this month.
Read MoreOnePlus 9 Pro leak hints at a Hasselblad camera tie-in
A OnePlus 9 Pro leak suggests it will have a Hasselblad-influenced camera system — though whether or not that leads to better photos isn't clear.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Xiaomi's concept phone has almost no bezel at all
This morning we're getting ready to stream Super Bowl LV, and Xiaomi has a wild new concept device.
Read MoreXiaomi's latest concept phone has a quad waterfall display and no ports
Xiaomi might be best known for its extremely affordable, competent smartphones, but it also loves flexing with its some truly ambitious designs. As the company notes in a blog post describing the concept, sourcing a screen that could do the trick is pretty simple now that flexible display panels have grown more common. The real challenge, Xiaomi notes, was in "manufacturing a 88° quad-curved glass panel" and bonding it to the underlying display.
Read MoreHuawei's foldable Mate X2 will launch on February 22nd
Huawei's next foldable phone is simply called the Mate X2, and it'll be unveiled on February 22nd.
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Social Media (40)
Social media bots may have fueled the GameStop stock frenzy
Social media bots may have played a part in the GameStop stock frenzy, according to a study.
Read MoreTikTok will pay $92 million to settle class-action data harvesting lawsuit
TikTok has agreed to pay $92 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it collected and sold personal data belonging to users without their consent.
Read MoreTwitter is working on a 'Safety mode' that will automatically block mean tweets
Twitter is working on a new tool that will automatically detect and block abusive accounts for users, the company said during its recent 2021 Analyst Day presentation.
Read MoreTwitter teases new features for groups, tipping and ‘super follows’
Twitter plans to start testing several new features that could dramatically change how its users interact on its platform, including groups and paid features like tipping.
Read MoreTikTok removed almost 350,000 videos for spreading election misinformation
TikTok's latest transparency report sheds new light on how much election misinformation spread on its platform in 2020.
Read MoreTwitter bans 100 accounts linked to Russian troll farms
For at least the third time in less than a year, Twitter has banned a network of accounts with links to Russia's Internet Research Agency.
Read MoreFacebook will roll back its block on news posts in Australia
After blocking news posts in Australia for a few days, Facebook has reversed course.
Read MoreInstagram adds more help to support those with eating disorders
When someone tries to search for content related to topics like eating disorder recovery, they'll first see links to resources the company has built with help from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), in addition to links to local helplines in Australia, Canada and the UK.
Read MoreTikTok adds features to support users dealing with eating disorders
The platform is displaying support information and PSAs on certain pages and hashtags.
Read MoreStudy finds key flaws in Twitter's Birdwatch fact-checking program
The crowdsourced system has partisanship and citation issues, according to a Poynter analysis.
Read MoreFacebook, Google and Twitter CEOs agree to testify about misinformation
The CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google will soon make another appearance in front of Congress to answer questions about misinformation on their platforms.
Read MoreTikTok will offer behind-the-scenes UFC livestreams
TikTok will work with the UFC to produce and livestream exclusive weekly content, including behind-the-scenes footage, pre- and post-fight interviews and other coverage.
Read MoreRedditor who drove the GameStop short squeeze is being sued
The lawsuit accuses Keith Gill of being a licensed securities professional and manipulating the market.
Read MoreFacebook blocks users from sharing news links in Australia
Politicians are set to vote on a bill that would force tech giants to pay for content.
Read MoreTriller faces new questions about how many users it has
Triller is again facing questions about how many users it actually has after its CEO said "there is no legal definition of MAU/DAU."
Read MoreTikTok struck with consumer law complaints in Europe
TikTok is facing complaints over its data collection policies in multiple European countries.
Read MoreTwitter bans right-wing activist group Project Veritas
Twitter has banned the activist group Project Veritas for allegedly sharing private information.
Read MoreLA cops tried using Instagram's copyright filter to stop someone from filming them
Over the last several weeks, police in Beverly Hills have been caught on video seemingly trying to weaponize Instagram's copyright detection algorithms to get a prominent LA activist banned from the platform.
Read MoreTwitter expands government account labels to more countries
Twitter is bringing its labels for government accounts and state-affiliated media organizations to more countries.
Read MoreInstagram cracks down on harassment in direct messages
Instagram says it's cracking down on harassment in direct messages and will permanently ban accounts that use direct messages to harass other users.
Read MoreTikTok sale to Oracle and Walmart put on ice 'indefinitely'
The US has shelved TikTok's sale to Oracle and Walmart 'indefinitely' as the White House reviews the past President's security policies.
Read MoreTwitter says it won't block activists, journalists and politicians in India
Twitter has said in a blog post that it won't block the accounts of politicians, journalists and activists in India, despite being ordered to do so by the Modi government.
Read MoreInstagram will no longer promote recycled TikToks on its TikTok clone
Algorithms will watch out for watermarks that make 'the Reels experience less satisfying.'
Read MoreFacebook Messenger update makes it easier to handle unwanted messages
Facebook wants to remind you how much control you have over your unsolicited message requests in Messenger.
Read MoreSnapchat’s ‘friend check up’ reminds you to prune your friend list
Snapchat is introducing a new "friend check up" feature that will remind users to remove unwanted connections from their contact list.
Read MoreTikTok now has access to Universal Music's full catalog of artists
TikTok and Universal Music Group today announced a "global alliance" that promises compensation for recording artists and songwriters when their songs are used on the short-form video platform. On top of that, TikTok users will also now be able to incorporate clips from UMG's full catalog of music. On TikTok's side, its users will have a wider library of songs to add to their videos, and on UMG's side, its artists will not only get compensation, but also have the chance to be the next viral sensation.
Read MoreTwitter explores subscriptions to reduce its dependence on ads
Twitter is reportedly considering subscriptions and tipping as it tries to reduce its dependence on ads.
Read MoreTikTok may let creators use their own product links in videos
The short-form video app has briefed advertisers on the tools that allow popular users to share affiliate links to products with the incentive of taking home a commission, according to the Financial Times.
Read MoreReddit celebrated WallStreetBets in a five-second Super Bowl ad
Reddit has aired its first Super Bowl spot though you might have missed it while reaching for a snack.
Read MoreMyanmar shuts down internet to stifle anti-coup protests
Myanmar has shut down much of its internet access to curb anti-coup protests, and services like Instagram and Twitter have been blocked.
Read MoreTrump negotiations to join Parler reportedly involved an ownership stake
Trump's decision not to join Parler may have been the result of failed negotiations involving a possible ownership stake.
Read MoreSenate Democrats introduce a bill to limit Section 230
The SAFE TECH Act would make platforms more liable for content that users post.
Read MoreSnapchat’s Spotlight feature already has 100 million users
Snapchat's TikTok rival, Spotlight, already has more than 100 million users just over two months after launching.
Read MoreInstagram bans hundreds of accounts in OGUsers takedown
Instagram has banned hundreds of accounts tied to the notorious "OGUsers" forum, where members buy and sell stolen social media accounts.
Read MoreIndia's government threatens to jail Twitter employees unless they block critics
India's government has warned Twitter that it must obey its orders to remove "inflammatory content" or employees will face potential jail time.
Read MoreParler CEO announces he's been 'terminated' by the company's board
Parler is still offline weeks after losing access to AWS, and now its CEO reveals he has been fired by the company's board of directors.
Read MoreFacebook has been temporarily blocked in Myanmar
Local telecom operators in Myanmar have started to temporarily block Facebook following an order from the country's military government.
Read MoreTikTok adds warnings to videos with 'unverified' information
TikTok will begin warning users before they share videos with unverified info in an effort to reduce the spread of misinformation.
Read MoreFacebook starts rolling out Messenger on Oculus headsets
Developers also have a new way to distribute VR apps and games.
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Space (35)
NASA’s Perseverance rover carried a family portrait of its robotic siblings to Mars
Like any good piece of high-tech hardware, NASA's Perseverance rover features an Easter egg hidden in plain sight.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic delays space tourism flights to early 2022
Virgin Galactic has delayed its first space tourism flights to early 2022 as further delays creep into its test program.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover has landed! Now what?
Texas is facing a once-in-a-century storm, and unfortunately its power grid couldn't keep up. This week, Devindra and Cherlynn chat with native Texan and techie Alex Cranz about what happened, and why Texas is so unique when it comes to power infrastructure in the US.
Read MoreThe Morning After: More Mars pictures, videos and sound
This morning's news recap covers Hyundai's Ioniq 5 EV, more media from the Perseverance rover on Mars and Spotify's latest updates.
Read MoreNASA reveals video of Perseverance's landing on Mars
Officials also revealed more images that the rover has captured on the planet's surface.
Read MoreSpaceX's first private flight will put a 29-year-old American in orbit
One of the private citizens on SpaceX's commercial Inspiration 4 mission will be Hayley Arceneaux, who at 29 years old will be the youngest-ever American to fly into space, the NY Times has reported.
Read MoreNASA says some Earth organisms could temporarily survive on Mars
NASA and the German Aerospace Center scientists have published a paper on discussing how the spores of black mold could survive on Mars.
Read MoreFAA ends investigations into SpaceX's recent Starship launches
The FAA has ended its investigations into SpaceX's Starship SN8 and SN9 launches, clearing a path for future rockets.
Read MoreOne of the first known black holes is more massive than once thought
Astronomers have determined that one of the first known black holes, Cygnus X-1, is more massive than once thought — and that could force a rethink of scientific models.
Read MoreHitting the Books: How NASA survived the Reagan era 'Dark Ages'
The US has not always led from the front when it comes to interplanetary exploration.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Perseverance rover sends back more Mars photos
'Diablo II' is back and remastered, we dig into the Texas power grid failures and review Ford's new Mustang Mach-E.
Read MoreNASA shares photos from Perseverance's descent to Mars
NASA pulled the image from a video of the rover's descent that is in the process of being transmitted to Earth.
Read MoreNicaragua is opening a Ministry for Extraterrestrial Space Affairs
The agency will 'promote the development of space activities.'
Read MoreThe Morning After: NASA’s Perseverance begins its search for ancient life on Mars
Tesla adjusted the pricing on its cheapest EVs, and 'Never Gonna Give You Up' got an AI remastering.
Read MoreNASA's Perseverance rover lands safely on Mars
Perseverance can now explore the Jezero Crater.
Read MoreWatch NASA land the Perseverance rover on Mars live
NASA will attempt to land its most ambitious Mars mission later today.
Read MoreSpaceX launched 60 more Starlink satellites but failed to stick the landing
SpaceX successfully launched another 60 Starlink internet satellites today, but the first stage missed its drone ship landing.
Read MoreAstronomers confirm the most distant object in the Solar System
Scientists have confirmed that Farfarout is the most distant object in the Solar System — it makes Pluto seem close.
Read MoreHubble researchers find a gaggle of small black holes
Hubble telescope researchers have found a concentration of small black holes — the first studied in significant detail.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic delays its next rocket-powered test flight
Virgin Galactic has delayed its latest rocket-powered SpaceShipTwo test flight to make extra 'technical checks.'
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Everyone's going to Mars
This week on the Engadget Podcast, we chat about the new Mars Space Race between the UAE, China and the US, and the latest from Facebook and TikTok.
Read MoreSpaceX opens Starlink satellite internet pre-orders to the public
SpaceX's Starlink is taking another small step towards expanding its public beta test by opening up pre-orders to budding customers. Whereas previously you could register your interest for the chance to sign up to the satellite internet service, entering your details now gives you the ability to put down a $99 deposit. Additional charges include $499 for the Starlink Kit, including a Wi-Fi router and dish, and extras for shipping and tax.
Read MoreNASA taps SpaceX to bring its Gateway station to the Moon
When the first two segments of NASA's Gateway station make their way to the Moon sometime in 2024, they'll be carried into space by a Falcon Heavy rocket.
Read MoreThe UAE successfully put a probe in orbit around Mars
The Hope probe has reached orbit around Mars.
Read MoreChina probe delivers its first photo of Mars
China's Tianwen-1 probe has sent its first photo of Mars, marking a historic moment for the country's space program.
Read MoreNASA approves $93 million mission to study the Moon ahead of Artemis
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $93.3 million contract to carry out a mission to conduct experiments and test new technologies on the Moon.
Read MoreSpaceX will launch a NASA mission to study the history of the universe
NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch SPHEREx, a mission that will study the origins of the universe.
Read MoreSpaceX filing reveals Starlink internet service has over 10,000 users
SpaceX's Starlink internet service is still in beta, but is already used by over 10,000 people
Read MorePresident Biden will keep the Space Force as a US military branch
President Biden will keep the Space Force as a military branch rather than folding it back into the Air Force.
Read MoreSpaceX SN9 Starship test ends in another fiery inferno
Another launch and another unsuccessful landing attempt by one of SpaceX's Starship spacecraft.
Read MoreNASA astronauts complete multi-year project to upgrade batteries on the ISS
The International Space Station Program approved the development of lithium-ion batteries to replace the station's aging power storage system back in 2011. The batteries aren't quite like the lithium-ion we're used to, with their space-grade lithium-ion cells and radiant barrier shield.
Read MoreSpaceX's second high-altitude Starship test flight could happen today
SpaceX has announced that it will attempted its second high-altitude Starship test as early as today, February 2nd.
Read MoreSpaceX will fly four civilians into space later this year
Later this year, SpaceX will put four private individuals into space aboard one of its Crew Dragon craft.
Read MoreFirst commercial biofuel booster rocket launches in Maine
BluShift Aerospace has successfully tes launched what it says is the first commercial biofuel booster rocket.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic plans next rocket-powered test flight for February 13th
Virgin Galactic is taking its next shot at a rocket-powered flight test on February 13th, with hopes it fixed the motor failure from December.
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Netflix is making a Terminator anime with the studio behind 'Ghost in the Shell'
If you're an anime fan, Production I.G needs no introduction.
Read MoreStreaming music made up 83 percent of the record industry's revenue in 2020
According to the RIAA's annual year-end report, overall recorded music revenue increased by 9.2 percent to $12.2 billion in 2020.
Read MoreApple Music's Behind The Songs hub highlights songwriters and producers
The section also puts session musicians in the spotlight.
Read MoreNetflix pledges $100 million to improve the diversity in its shows
Based on a study conducted by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, while Netflix's shows had made progress towards inclusion, there are still improvements to be made. To do that, Netflix announced a Fund for Creative Equity that will see it invest $100 million over five years.
Read MoreHasbro is making Transformers and My Little Pony adaptations for Netflix
Hasbro is known for making action figures for films by Marvel and Disney, but after acquiring Peppa Pig producer Entertainment One (eOne) it has big plans to make movies and TV shows out of its own toys and games.
Read More'Final Fantasy VII Remake' soundtrack comes to streaming services today
Put away your collector's edition CDs -- now you can listen to the 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' music in your apps.
Read MoreAmazon Music lands on Google TV and Android TV devices
The app's now available in the US and 11 other countries.
Read MoreSpotify can play your liked songs by genre or mood
Spotify's mobile apps can now sort your liked songs by genre and mood — you don't have to listen to your entire collection.
Read More'Star Trek: Prodigy' will debut on Paramount+ before airing on Nickelodeon
Catch the computer-animated series for kids on Paramount+ later this year,
Read MoreParamount+ will cost $5 per month with ads, or $10 without
ViacomCBS has a 'mountain of content' on the way to Paramount+ streaming, including a 'Halo' series and 'Beavis and Butthead.'
Read More'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' debuts on Disney+ on May 4th
The first episode arrives on Star Wars Day, and the second will drop three days later.
Read MoreMarvel series 'Loki' will premiere on Disney+ on June 11th
It'll be the third major Marvel Studios show to hit the streaming service.
Read MoreYouTube will expand parental controls for tweens and teens
Supervised accounts will enable content settings and limit some features.
Read MoreYou are the frog in Peacock's upcoming 'Frogger' physical competition show
Remember Frogger? NBC sure hopes you do.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Disney+ Star
Today, in several countries outside the US, Disney+ is debuting a new "channel" dubbed Star. It's the new bucket into which the media giant will put all of its titles not suitable for young eyes.
Read MorePresident Obama and Bruce Springsteen debut podcast on Spotify
President Obama and Bruce Springsteen launch a podcast exclusive on Spotify.
Read MoreSpotify HiFi will bring CD-quality audio to 'select markets' this year
Spotify is tremendously popular, sure, but it has never been a platform for audiophiles. That may change soon, though — the company confirmed today that it plans to launch a high-quality music streaming service in 'select markets' later this year.
Read MoreNetflix’s Downloads For You grabs shows and movies it thinks you’ll like
The feature, which automatically downloads recommendations, is available worldwide on Android.
Read MoreWatch Amazon's full trailer for Robert Kirkman's 'Invincible'
Amazon has released a full trailer for Robert Kirkman's 'Invincible,' giving us a longer glimpse of the animated show that's hitting Prime Video on March 26th.
Read MoreTwitch dubbed Metallica's BlizzCon performance to avoid a copyright claim
Twitch dubbed over Metallica's BlizzCon 2021 performance to avoid a copyright claim — to hilarious (and sad) effect.
Read More'Mythic Quest' season 2 hits Apple TV+ on May 7th
Apple has released a trailer for Mythic Quest, giving us a glimpse of what Poppy, Ian and the rest of the team are up to.
Read MoreValve's 'Dota: Dragon's Blood' teaser unsurprisingly includes dragons
Valve has shared the first teaser for its upcoming Dota 2 animated series on Netflix.
Read MoreNetflix's 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7' is free to watch on YouTube
You have until midnight PT on Sunday to stream the drama without a Netflix subscription.
Read MoreThe YouTube Android app can now play 4K HDR videos
YouTube now supports 4K HDR playback on Android devices.
Read MorePlex is testing integration with Apple's TV app
Once the integration is available to the public, you'll see Plex content show up in the Apple TV app, including the "Up Next" queue.
Read MoreAcast buys New York Times-backed podcast company RadioPublic
Sweden-based podcast giant Acast has acquired public benefit corporation RadioPublic in a deal that gives it access to the podcaster's tech and talent.
Read MoreApple TV+ is now available on Google TV
After announcing in December that the Apple TV app would come to Chromecasts with Google TV, the companies have shared today that the service is now globally available.
Read MoreYouTube's 2021 updates focus on Shorts, streamer donations and online shopping
YouTube's Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan has revealed the new features and products we can expect to arrive on the platform this year, starting with the US expansion of its TikTok-like video format called Shorts.
Read MoreNetflix is launching a 'Dota 2' anime series in March
Netflix is gearing up for the global launch of a new anime series based on Valve's multiplayer online battle arena game Dota 2.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'For All Mankind' and 'Animals on the Loose'
This week 'For All Mankind' season two premieres on Apple TV+, while Netflix has a new interactive movie with Bear Grylls.
Read MoreMarvel Studios' behind-the-scenes docuseries starts with 'WandaVision' on March 12th
'Assembled' will take a close look at Disney's on-screen Marvel universe.
Read MoreNetflix is working on its own Britney Spears documentary
According to Bloomberg, Netflix has its own Britney Spears documentary in the works from filmmaker Erin Lee Carr.
Read MoreA 'Real World: New York' reunion will launch along with Paramount+
The original Real World housemates are getting back together for a new streaming series on Paramount+.
Read MoreESPN+ lands Belgium Pro League rights to boost its soccer lineup
You can catch some USMNT members in action on the regular.
Read MoreChappelle's Show is back on Netflix
Classic sketch comedy series 'Chapelle's Show' has returned to Netflix after a three-month absence.
Read MoreAll of Disney's streaming services are booming
Just about six months after the company announced it had over 100 million streaming video subscribers, Disney has revealed it has almost that many on Disney+ alone.
Read MorePokémon will hold a virtual concert with Post Malone on February 27th
Post Malone is helping the Pokémon franchise celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Read MoreHBO Max will be available outside the US in June
HBO Max is close to expanding out the US with plans to bring it to 39 Latin American and Caribbean territories in June.
Read MoreA 'Clone High' reboot and Velma 'Scooby-Doo' spinoff are heading to HBO Max
HBO Max has ordered a two-season reboot of classic MTV series Clone High, a new Scooby-Doo show that will tell the origin story of Velma Dinkley and a workplace comedy starring Pete Davidson of Saturday Night Live fame.
Read MoreCBS All Access will soon stop working on older Apple TV devices
It might be a bit harder to watch 'Star Trek: Discovery' after the Paramount+ switch on March 4th.
Read MoreiHeartRadio is making a dozen 3D audio podcasts this year
The company has built three studios to help it produce more binaural shows.
Read MoreSpotify just started testing its live lyrics feature in the US
As of this morning, the company is now testing a feature that displays lyrics synced with your music in the United States. Don't be surprised if you never see these live lyrics show up, though.
Read MoreAll the ways to watch the Super Bowl
Here are all the ways you can watch the Super Bowl, from cable to streaming and more.
Read MoreSoundCloud may let fans support artists directly
SoundCloud could soon implement a new payment model that would allow you to pay your favorite musicians directly.
Read MoreUniversal Music pulls its catalog from music video app Triller
Universal Music Group (UMG) has pulled its entire song catalog from music video app Triller.
Read MoreDisney+ offers 'Raya and the Last Dragon' pre-orders before its debut
Disney+ is taking pre-orders for early access to 'Raya and the Last Dragon,' but will people pay in advance for a movie they won't really own?
Read MoreNetflix leads the pack at the SAG Awards with 30 nominations
The late Chadwick Boseman is a double nominee for roles in two Netflix movies.
Read MoreNetflix kicks off award season with 42 Golden Globe nominations
The streaming service racked up 22 film and 20 television nominations, led by popular titles like Mank, The Trial of the Chicago 7 and The Crown.
Read MoreA quarter of Spotify users now listen to podcasts
Spotify's fourth-quarter financial results show a spike in user growth, and much more love for podcasts on the platform.
Read MoreA Wakanda series is coming to Disney+
Ryan Coogler is set to expand the Black Panther universe with a new Disney+ series based in the Kingdom of Wakanda. Disney has signed a five-year exclusive TV deal with Coogler's Proximity Media, and the series is one of the projects the Black Panther director/co-writer will be working on for the company's streaming service. The deal could lead to more shows developed by Proximity Media, as well, though Marvel's announcement didn't mention anything about the potential new shows.
Read MoreNetflix re-confirms new 3D-animated Sonic series is coming in 2022
Back in December, Netflix tweeted (and then deleted) info about an upcoming 3D animated Sonic the Hedgehog series. SEGA's legendary video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog will star in a new 3D animated series from @SEGA, @WildBrainStudio and @ManOfActionEnt premiering on Netflix in 2022.
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Netflix's first 'Shadow and Bone' trailer shows off the fantasy world of Ravka
Netflix has shared the first trailer for Shadow and Bone, its live-action adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's best-selling fantasy novel series.
Read MoreNickelodeon builds on Aang's adventures with Avatar Studios project
Nickelodeon will launch a new production studio dedicated to expanding the Avatar universe, headed by series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.
Read MoreParamount+ snags long-awaited 'Halo' TV series from Showtime
ViacomCBS executives announced on Wednesday that the upcoming Halo television series will be hosted on its Paramount+ streaming service rather than Showtime.
Read MoreFarewell Cinefex, you unlocked the magic of VFX for everyone
Cinefex, the legendary VFX magazine, is shutting down
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Minari,' 'Snowfall' and 'Punky Brewster'
'Minari' makes its premiere on streaming platforms this week, while Peacock goes for retro vibes with 'Punky Brewster.'
Read MoreMark Wahlberg will produce a series charting the rise and fall of MoviePass
Mark Wahlberg is producing a MoviePass documentary series featuring the failed movie ticket subscription service's original founders.
Read MoreThe 'Mortal Kombat' reboot trailer is as gory as it should be
The reboot hits theaters and HBO Max on April 16th.
Read MoreThe short runtime of ‘WandaVision’ really is the best of both worlds
Each episode of 'WandaVision' may be short, but that works to its advantage.
Read MoreWatch the trailer for the 'Justice League' Snyder Cut
HBO Max has released the first trailer for the Zack Snyder cut of 'Justice League,' showing Darkseid and the Joker.
Read MoreStudio Ghibli's first CG movie, 'Earwig and the Witch,' is an insult
Earwig and the Witch, Studio Ghibli's first CG film, is a huge creative misfire.
Read MoreJack Black will play Claptrap in the Borderlands movie
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and School of Rock actor Jack Black will play snarky robot Claptrap in the upcoming Borderlands movie.
Read MoreHBO's 'The Last of Us' series will feature Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey is best known for her role as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, and next she'll play Ellie in a TV show based on 'The Last of Us.' She'll be joined by Pedro Pascal, the star of Disney's The Mandalorian.
Read MoreNetflix is adapting the 'Redwall' fantasy books into a film and series
The streaming service announced that it'll be adapting the popular Redwall books from Brian Jacques, a Game of Thrones-like series following the heroic adventures of mice, moles and rabbits living in Redwall Abbey. Notably for animation fans, Netflix has also tapped Patrick McHale, the creator of Cartoon Network's haunting Over the Garden Wall, to develop a film based on the first Redwall book. More so than The Witcher series, the Redwall novels gives Netflix fertile ground to create more family-friendly fantasy films and TV shows down the line.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Judas and the Black Messiah' and 'Clarice'
HBO Max is presenting its latest blockbuster with 'Judas and the Black Messiah, while Nintendo Switch gamers can try out Super Mario World 3D.
Read MoreDisney is closing the CG studio behind ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Ferdinand’
Disney is closing Blue Sky Studios, a move that will impact 450 employees.
Read MoreJames Cameron's new Nat Geo show will explore the mysteries of the ocean
National Geographic announced today that he'll be executive producing a new series for the network, OceanXplorers, which will follow a team of experts and scientists as they investigate the deep with advanced technology.
Read More'Resident Evil' movie reboot will premiere on Labor Day weekend
It won't follow Alice this time around.
Read MorePodcast: A chat with the directors of 'A Glitch in the Matrix' and 'Users'
We chat with Rodney Ascher and Natalia Almada about their new documentaries, A Glitch in the Matrix and Users.
Read More'A Glitch in the Matrix' and the obsession of simulation theory
If you've heard of simulation theory -- the idea that our entire universe could be running inside of some sort of extra-dimensional computer -- there's a good chance you encountered it from a high profile believer like Elon Musk. If you're even somewhat intrigued by exploring the subculture, you'll appreciate A Glitch in the Matrix, Rodney Ascher's latest documentary about uniquely obsessive personalities.
Read More'Users' is a fascinating meditation on life and parenting in the digital age
It's not hard to imagine Users becoming its own series like the Qatsi films. It felt as if I was handing my newborn over to our new god -- technology. "She's in the satellites orbiting around us in space. "She and I are in a battle over my children's affection.
Read MoreIn ‘Searchers’, looking for love on dating apps is a revealing journey
Apps have taken over dating. If you've ever sat down with a friend and asked to go through people on a dating app with them, Searchers is a film for you. If you're one of the lucky people who have never had to use a dating app and are curious about the experience, Searchers is for you.
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'Cyberpunk 2077' patch delayed as developers reportedly can't access their VPN
Some 'Cyberpunk 2077' developers have reportedly been locked out of their workstations for two weeks.
Read MoreGoogle Fi's VPN is coming to the iPhone this spring
Google Project Fi's VPN service has only been available to Android users in beta so far, but that's about to change -- it will some come to the iPhone, too.
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The next Moto smartwatches will include an Apple Watch clone
More Moto smartwatches are coming in 2021, including a design that not-so-subtly mimics the Apple Watch.
Read MoreQualcomm has a new reference headset to help fast-track AR development
Qualcomm pulled back the curtain on a mixed reality headset design based on its high-powered XR2 chipset around this time last year, but it still isn't done with the processor that precedes that one. The company announced today that it will release a new, XR1-powered headset reference design, and usual, you'll probably never be able to get your hands on one of these things. It's being distributed to "select partners" right now, and the next batch of XR hardware developers will be able to claim theirs in the coming months.
Read MoreFitbit and Deepak Chopra launch 'Mindful Method' mental health series
The "Mindful Method" is basically a package of wellness content like meditations and guided sessions offered exclusively on Fitbit Premium.
Read MoreTraeger's smart grill app comes to the Apple Watch
Traeger's smart grill companion app is now available for the Apple Watch, complete with temperature controls, a pellet sensor and timers and alerts.
Read MoreSamsung's future smartwatch is rumored to use Android, not Tizen
Samsung is rumored to drop Tizen for an upcoming smartwatch in favor of Android — a big boost for Google.
Read MoreSennheiser and Formlabs team up on custom 3D-printed earbuds
Formlabs and Sennheiser are working on 3D-printed, custom-fit earbud tips for the German giant's AMBEO earphones.
Read MoreFitbit update adds new Charge 4 features and Health Metrics changes
Fitbit has several major updates planned this month, with something for almost everyone.
Read MoreOnePlus co-founder's 'Nothing' brand will launch wireless earbuds this summer
After parting ways with OnePlus, Carl Pei has revealed that his new startup, Nothing, will unveil a pair of wireless earphones sometime this summer.
Read MoreFitbit's latest tracking feature reminds you to log your blood glucose levels
Fitbit's newest tracking feature will help you keep tabs on your daily blood sugar levels.
Read MoreApple's AirPods drop down to $120 on Amazon
The holiday deals might be over, but if you've been looking to get Apple's classic AirPods, there's good news. Amazon is selling the AirPods with wired charging case at $120, or around $40 off the list price.
Read MoreYou can now buy the software behind Imogen Heap's musical gloves
Glover was previously only available if you bought the Mi.Mu gloves.
Read MoreJabra adds Elite 85t earbud fit test to its Sound+ app
Jabra brings three new features to its feature-packed ANC true wireless earbuds.
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Xbox (7)
Microsoft is testing 1080p Xbox Game Pass streaming
Microsoft is testing Xbox Game Pass streaming in 1080p, making cloud gaming more practical on PCs and TVs.
Read MoreNew 'Halo Infinite' screenshots tease a more detailed world
343 and Microsoft have shared new 'Halo Infinite' screenshots that hint at the progress made since the first demo left a sour taste in gamers' mouths.
Read MoreXbox Live outage cut off players for over six hours
Xbox Live was down from 3 PM ET until after 9 PM, preventing players from signing in and even playing single player games.
Read More‘Fall Guys’ is coming to Xbox this summer
The adorable battle royale is also on the way to Nintendo Switch.
Read MoreThe first 'FPS Boost' titles for Xbox Series X/S arrive today
The first batch of FPS Boost Xbox Series X/S games arrive today.
Read MoreMicrosoft starts testing Xbox cloud gaming on the web
Microsoft is testing Xbox cloud gaming on the web as it prepares to bring the feature to iOS and PC users.
Read MoreCanceled Xbox 360 'GoldenEye 007' remaster is now playable on PC
Rare's GoldenEye 007 for the N64 needs no introduction, and now it's possible to revisit the game in a more modern form.
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