OtterBox’s new accessories are aimed at kids and their iPads
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Sony's 360 Reality Audio speakers are now available for pre-order
Sony's first 360 Reality Audio speakers are now available for pre-order, priced at $300 and $700.
Read MoreTablo rolls out a $200 quad-tuner DVR with HDMI
This $200 DVR can record up to four programs at once on USB-connected storage.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Your work-from-home setup needs a 40-inch upgrade
Yes, Dell's 40-inch ultrawide monitor is excessive, but maybe that's what your desk needs?
Read MoreWalmart is making an Android TV stick under its Onn brand
Walmart is working on an Onn.-branded Android TV stick that features a Google TV-style remote, according to an FCC listing.
Read MoreLogitech's first 'in-ear monitors' for gaming cost $50
Logitech's G333 are the company's first in-ear headphones for gaming.
Read More8BitDo's Pro 2 controller adds back paddles and a quick profile switcher
8BitDo has launched the 8BitDo Pro 2 as a follow-up to the SN30 Pro+ Bluetooth controller that came out in 2019, and it offers additional features for the same price.
Read MoreThe Roam is Sonos' cheapest and most portable speaker yet
Today, Sonos revealed its least expensive, most portable speaker yet, the Roam. It's up for pre-order today, and it'll be available on April 20th.
Read MoreSonos' next portable speaker will reportedly cost $169
The Sonos Roam looks to address many of the complaints people had with the company's previous Bluetooth speaker.
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Google AI is battling a 'Great British Bake Off' winner in a dessert face-off
A Malteser and Marmite-based concoction is going up against one with soy sauce.
Read MoreMIT study finds labelling errors in datasets used to test AI
Over three percent of data in the most-cited datasets was deemed inaccurate or mislabeled.
Read MoreResearchers developed an AI backpack system to guide vision-impaired wearers
The system uses a 4K spatial camera and Intel tech for image processing.
Read MoreFDA clears first AI device to spot hidden signs of COVID-19
The FDA has cleared an AI-powered armband for emergency use that can identify signs of COVID-19 in asymptomatic individuals using light sensors and a computer processor.
Read MorePAWS anti-poaching AI predicts where illegal hunters will show up next
AI and machine learning systems are poised to drastically improve wildlife rangers' effectiveness by helping them not only track where poachers have been but also predict where they are most likely to turn up.
Read MoreNVIDIA and Harvard researchers use AI to make genome analysis faster and cheaper
NVIDIA and Harvard scientists have developed an AI that is able to run single-cell experiments and analyze the genome faster and cheaper than traditional methods.
Read MoreChina five-year plan aims for supremacy in AI, quantum computing
China has unveiled a five-year plan that will boost tech research in hopes of leading the world in fields like AI and quantum computing.
Read MoreNFL hopefuls are adding AI video analysis to their arsenal
More than 130 football players have been training under the watchful eye of the athletic performande development company EXOS in Arizona, all in hopes of landing a first-round NFL draft pick. As it turns out, though, the eyes they've been working in front of aren't exclusively human. Intel today said that EXOS's latest batch of NFL hopefuls have been training in front of video cameras that — with the help of the company's 3D athlete tracking system — should give players and staff a finer sense of their "body mechanics or trouble spots."
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Amazon's redesigned Fire TV interface rolls out to more devices
Amazon is rolling out the redesigned Fire TV UI to more devices, namely the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube (first- and second-gen) and Fire TV (third-gen pendant design).
Read MoreAmazon starts vaccinating employees in Missouri, Nevada and Kansas
Amazon says it will expand the program once more vaccines become available in other states.
Read MoreAmazon begins selling NFL merch after securing Thursday Night Football deal
Amazon is adding thousands of new NFL products to its online store including jerseys and accessories on the heels of its Thursday Night Football deal.
Read MoreAmazon's new Fire TV voice remote with app shortcuts will ship April 14th
This $30 remote for your Fire TV adds four buttons linking directly to apps like Netflix and Disney+.
Read MoreAmazon recruits 'Rainbow Six Siege' developers for its new game studio
The Montreal studio is making an original online multiplayer game.
Read MoreAmazon Fire TV's free news app now boasts stations in 88 cities
Amazon is expanding local coverage on its free news app for Fire TV with over 70 additional stations from Detroit, Phoenix, New Orleans, Salt Lake City, and Orlando, among others.
Read MoreAmazon's Care telehealth service is coming to more companies
Amazon Care, the company's telehealth service, is now expanding to more firms and Amazon employees.
Read MoreAmazon's union-busting drives exposed in NYT report
Amazon's labor practices come under heavy scrutiny in the run-up to Alabama's crucial union vote.
Read MoreAmazon's warehouse 'mini-games' for workers are expanding across 20 states
A few years ago, The Washington Post reported that Amazon was trying to "gameify" work in its warehouses with some social mini-games. We haven't heard much about the rather strange initiative since then, but today The Information published a story claiming that Amazon is in the middle of a "major expansion" of the program, called "FC Games." What initially stated in one warehouse back in 2017 has now rolled out across 20 states, today's report claims.
Read MoreAmazon UK's first checkout-free Fresh grocery store opens in London
Amazon has opened its first checkout-free Go grocery store in the UK in the West London borough of Ealing.
Read MoreAmazon is reportedly close to a deal to carry more exclusive NFL games
If the deal goes through, Amazon will reportedly have exclusive rights to a "significant" number of Thursday night games.
Read MoreParler sues Amazon again, this time in Washington state
Parler may have voluntarily withdrawn its federal lawsuit against Amazon, but the company isn't ready to give up its legal battle just yet.
Read MoreBag maker Peak Design calls out Amazon for its copycat ways
Amazon is well-known for its copycat ways, but it's not so often that another company calls it out on it, much less in a way that's funny.
Read MoreParler withdraws its lawsuit against Amazon for kicking it off AWS
Parler has dropped a lawsuit accusing Amazon of taking the site offline to help Twitter.
Read MoreAmazon's GameOn screen recording app comes to iOS
If you own an iPhone or iPad and live in the US, you can now download GameOn on iOS.
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Apple (32)
Siri will no longer have a 'default' voice in iOS 14.5
For as long as Apple has offered Siri, the digital assistant has defaulted to a female voice in North America. That's about to change.
Read MoreApple's upcoming iOS update unblocks 'Asian' as adult content
According to Mashable, the latest iOS 14.5 Beta's adult content filter no longer blocks searches containing the word "Asian."
Read MoreApple Maps adds information on COVID-19 measures at airports
Apple is adding a small but handy feature for those who need to travel during the pandemic.
Read MoreApple is keeping WWDC free and online-only for 2021
For the second year in a row, Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference will be completely virtual. The company announced today that the online show will take place between June 7th and 11th — just like last year — and that it will once again be free to all registered developers. "We are working to make WWDC21 our biggest and best yet, and are excited to offer Apple developers new tools to support them as they create apps that change the way we live, work, and play," said Susan Prescott, Apple's VP of Worldwide Developer Relations.
Read MoreApple's repair store verification program is rolling out worldwide
Apple's Independent Repair Provider program provides genuine parts for out-of-warranty repairs, and now third-party shops around the world can join.
Read MoreApple releases iOS 14.4.2 and watchOS 7.3.3 to close an active vulnerability
Apple recommends all users download iOS 14.4.2 and watchOS 7.3.3 as soon as possible.
Read MoreApple may launch a rugged Watch for extreme sports
Apple is reportedly planning to make a Watch version with a rugged casing designed for extreme sports and weather.
Read MoreApple's HomePod mini apparently has an inactive temperature and humidity sensor
iFixit found the sensor hidden away from the mini's other internal components.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Brazil wants in-box chargers with new iPhones
Apple is fined in Brazil for selling iPhones without a charger, while Coinbase is fined $6.5 million over cryptocurrency trading claims. Also: Donald Trump is planning his very own social network.
Read MoreApple pulls more iMac models ahead of possible M1 refresh
Apple has stopped selling two versions of the 21.5 inch iMac amid rumors that it's planning a new all-in-one workstation.
Read MoreApple to pay $308.5 million for allegedly violating a DRM patent
Apple has been ordered to pay $308.5 million in a lawsuit alleging that the copyright protection in the App Store and Music violates PMC's patents.
Read MoreApple fined $2 million in Brazil for selling iPhone 12 without a charger
Brazil has fined Apple nearly $2 million for selling the iPhone 12 and other models in the country without including a charger.
Read MoreApple wants Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney to testify in Epic lawsuit
Apple and Epic have produced witness lists for an App Store lawsuit that would include Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney and other major executives.
Read MoreApple wins first battle in French fight over iOS 14 privacy protections
France's competition regulator has decided not to intervene in Apple's anti-tracking push after receiving an antitrust complaint from online advertising lobbying groups.
Read MoreNow Apple Maps can help you find COVID-19 vaccination sites
Starting today, people in the US can use Apple Maps to find nearby COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Read MoreApple will abide by Russian law by offering government-approved apps
Users will be able to opt out of installing them, according to a Russian newspaper.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple will discontinue the original HomePod
It's the end of the road for the HomePod.
Read MoreApple gives up on its original HomePod in favor of the $99 mini
Apple is pulling the plug on its pricey HomePod smart speaker.
Read MoreApple's 512GB Mac Mini M1 is back down to $829 at B&H Photo
You can now pick up a Mac minin M1 512GB model with 8GB of RAM at a price that matches the best we've seen yet, $829 — or $70 off the regular price
Read MoreApple rejected Parler's latest attempt to come back to the App Store
Parler's App Store exile will continue: Bloomberg reports that Apple recently rejected the app's bid to get back onto iPhones, citing "highly objectionable content."
Read MoreiPhone 12 mini 'production cut' hints demand was lower than hoped
Apple is slashing production by at least 70 percent, according to Nikkei.
Read MoreApple wants you to 'follow' podcasts rather than subscribe
Apple is ditching the term 'subscribe' in Podcasts for iOS 14.5 in favor of 'follow' — and it might have a meaningful impact on adoption.
Read MoreApple publishes first menstrual symptom data from women's health study
Apple has published its first set of data from its women's health study.
Read MoreApple to invest over $1 billion in new Munich silicon facility
Apple is investing a billion euros over the next three years in a German research and development project that will see it build a European Silicon Design Center for 5G tech in Munich.
Read MoreApple releases iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3 to address a WebKit vulnerability
Apple recommends downloading the updates as soon as possible.
Read MoreApple adds curated podcast collections for kids
Four collections vetted by Common Sense Media are available today.
Read MoreiCloud allegedly locked out a user over her last name
Apple's iCloud has effectively locked out a user after her last name reportedly led to app crashes.
Read MoreApple will stop selling the iMac Pro
Apple will stop selling the iMac Pro, and is limiting sales to one configuration 'while supplies last.'
Read MoreiOS 14.5 won't actually let you change a default music service
It turns out that Apple's iOS 14.5 update won't actually let you change your default music service that you use with Siri.
Read MoreUK opens antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store policies
The UK's competition regulator has launched an antitrust investigation into Apple over its iOS App Store terms and conditions.
Read MoreApple's new service lets you transfer your iCloud Photos to Google
Apple has launched a new service that automates the process of copying your iCloud Photos collection to Google Photos
Read MoreApple reopens all 270 of its US stores, for now
For the first time in nearly a year, all 270 Apple Stores in the US are open.
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Another state has failed in its attempt at app store reform
Arizona's app store competition bill has failed after the state Senate pulled the measure.
Read MoreAdobe’s latest bundle offers iPad apps at a discount
Artists with iOS devices can get creative without breaking the bank.
Read MoreSpotify updates its desktop and web apps to match its mobile experience
Spotify has overhauled its desktop and web apps, adding new playlist controls and the ability to download music and podcasts.
Read More'FFVIII Remastered' arrives for $17 on Android and iOS
Now you can play the HD edition of 'Final Fantasy VIII' on your iOS or Android device.
Read MoreSlack tweaks its new DM feature after people call out its harassment potential
The company is now disabling the option to send someone a message with an invite to chat after several individuals how easy it was to abuse that functionality.
Read MoreSlack Connect now lets you DM people outside your work bubble
Slack has unveiled a Connect feature that lets you DM virtually anyone, even if they're outside your company — helpful in the work-from-home era.
Read MoreAndroid apps like Gmail are crashing and 'WebView' is to blame
If Gmail and other Android apps on your phone are crashing -- you're not alone.
Read MoreOpera's iOS app gets a cleaner look and shorter name
The app's no longer called Opera Touch.
Read MoreGrammarly's handy tone detector is now available on Android and iOS
Grammarly's mobile keyboard, available through its iPhone, iPad and Android app, will now analyze the tone of your writing to give you a better sense of how you're coming across.
Read MoreGoPro's new Quik app makes highlight reels from your favorite photos
GoPro says its redesigned Quik app solves the "black hole" problem that comes with your traditional camera roll.
Read MoreDropbox will let users store 50 passwords for free
Free Dropbox accounts will soon have access to Passwords, letting them store 50 logins across three devices.
Read MoreSignal's encrypted messaging app stops working in China
One of the last Western social media apps available in China, Signal, has now gone dark in the nation.
Read MoreDisney World will let you use your phone instead of a MagicBand
Walt Disney World is rolling out a MagicMobile service that lets you use your phone or watch for theme park access instead of a MagicBand.
Read MoreTwitter has been plugged into a Handspring Visor for some reason
A 'working' Twitter client exists for the PDA from 1999.
Read MoreChrome for Android lets you preview web links
Chrome for Android now lets you preview web links before you fully open them.
Read MoreAdobe Photoshop is now available natively on M1 Macs
Adobe has released a native Photoshop app for Apple's M1 Macs after launching the photo-editing software in beta last year.
Read MoreThese Shortcuts can help you clean out your iPhone or iPad
"Spring cleaning" usually conjures up images of tedious housework, but it's worth thinking about tidying up your smartphone and tablet too — and I don't mean physically, though that might also be a good idea. If you're anything like us, your devices are full of old photos, files and apps taking up valuable storage space. Now is as good a time as any to start cleaning things out. And if you're an iPhone or an iPad user, Apple's Shortcuts feature just might be able to help.
Read MoreWhatsApp adds voice and video calls to its desktop app
One-on-one voice and video calling is now finally available on WhatsApp's desktop app for Window and Mac.
Read MoreBrave is developing its own privacy-focused search engine
It bought open-source engine Tailcat to power Brave Search.
Read MoreHulu update brings picture-in-picture back to the iPhone
Hulu has added picture-in-picture support back into iOS, making it possible for iPhone and iPad users to keep an eye on programs while browsing other apps, MacRumors has reported.
Read MoreGoogle Play Books update brings audio narration to kids titles
Google is adding new audio resource tools to children's ebooks on Play Books including a kid-friendly dictionary and a bigger selection of audiobooks.
Read MoreFlipboard makes it easier to find local news in 1,000 areas across the US and Canada
The company is introducing a new discovery mechanism that will allow users to find local stories that come from 1,000 cities, towns and regions across North America.
Read MoreCisco Webex adds real-time translation for more than 100 languages
Webex users can test the app's new real-time translation starting this month, with general availability planned for May.
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Snap is reportedly working on AR Spectacles and a selfie drone
The company could show off smart glasses with built-in displays in May.
Read MorePayPal now lets US customers check out with cryptocurrency
PayPal is giving you a way to pay for purchases directly with your cryptocurrency stash.
Read MoreFTC gives up on its antitrust battle with Qualcomm
The US Federal Trade Commission won't be pursuing its antitrust case against Qualcomm anymore four years after it filed a lawsuit against the company for alleged anti-competitive practices.
Read MoreTesla customers say they've been double-charged for their cars
Tesla buyers have been reporting that they've been double-charged on cars for recent purchases and have had trouble contacting the company and getting their money back.
Read MoreNo one agrees on how to fix Big Tech
Section 230 reform should be a delicate process, but everyone involved is wielding a hammer.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Why the Biden admin wants Big Tech critics
This week, we explore why the Biden admission is bringing on Big Tech critics like Lina Khan and Tim Wu. It seems like they're gearing up to regulate the tech world even more.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Congress tries to grill Big Tech's CEOs
Today's headlines: Congress questioned Big Tech CEOs for 5 hours without getting any good answers, Google's new alliance wants to get digital keys and mobile IDs working on Android, and Sigma's fp L is a tiny full-frame camera with a 61-megapixel sensor.
Read MoreCongress questioned Big Tech CEOs for 5 hours without getting any good answers
More than five hours of questioning later, we have learned very little about the state of disinformation from today's marathon hearing with Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey and Sundar Pichai.
Read MoreWatch Congress grill Facebook, Twitter and Google’s CEOs at 12PM ET
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Google CEO Sundar Pichai are set to testify at a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on misinformation.
Read MoreTesla now accepts Bitcoin in the US
As it promised earlier this year, Tesla now accepts payment in Bitcoin, according to Tesla's website and a tweet from CEO Elon Musk.
Read MoreGoogle and Microsoft team up to fix compatibility issues between browsers
Google, Microsoft and the broader web community are working together to make it easier for developers to build websites that work seamlessly across browsers.
Read MoreDoorDash now delivers COVID-19 testing kits
DoorDash is partnering with two digital health companies to allow people to order COVID-19 tests directly from its app.
Read MoreCoinbase fined $6.5 million over cryptocurrency trading claims
Regulators have fined Coinbase $6.5 million for allegedly misleading cryptocurrency buyers about trading volumes.
Read MoreChina reportedly bans Tesla cars from military facilities over spying fears
China's military has reportedly banned Tesla cars from its facilities over fears the cameras could be used for spying.
Read MorePodcast: Samsung's A-series event and Google's sleep-tracking display
This week, we discuss Samsung's cringeworthy Unpacked event, Google's intriguing but possibly creepy sleep-tracking smart display and PC hardware news.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Intel recruits a former enemy in the Mac vs. PC battle
Now Justin Long is shilling for Intel, but are these ads changing anyone's mind about PC vs. Mac?
Read MoreIntel's new PC ads bring back the 'I'm a Mac' guy out of desperation
Justin Long is back in a series of absolutely desperate Intel ads.
Read MoreWikipedia plans to charge large organizations using its encyclopedia
Wikipedia is set to launch a commercial product later this year that will see it sell customized data sets to tech giants including Google and Apple.
Read MoreHuawei will use its 5G patents to make money off of other companies
Increasingly shut out from both the international phone and infrastructure markets, Huawei plans to monetize its patent portfolio more aggressively.
Read MoreElon Musk changes job title to “Technoking of Tesla”
Watch out, Littlefinger: the automaker's CFO is now "Master of Coin."
Read MoreTesla factory reported hundreds of COVID-19 cases after reopening
Tesla reported hundreds of COVID-19 cases at its Fremont factory in the months following its early reopening in May last year.
Read MoreCourt blocks US ban on Xiaomi investment
US District Judge Rudolph Contreras has sided with Xiaomi in its lawsuit that challenged US authorities' decision to put it on a list of companies allegedly backed by Chinese military.
Read MoreElon Musk and Tesla face lawsuit for allegedly violating SEC deal
Elon Musk and Tesla are facing a lawsuit accusing them of violating an SEC agreement that set conditions for Musk's tweets.
Read MoreT-Mobile will start automatically enrolling customers in an ad targeting program
In a recent privacy policy update, the carrier said it would start sharing that information with marketing agencies starting April 26th unless customers opt out.
Read MoreTesla is building a 100MW energy storage project in Texas
In Angleton, a town of nearly 20,000 located 40 miles south of Houston, Tesla subsidiary Gambit Energy Storage is installing the company's modular Megapacks.
Read MoreTesla ditches forums and pushes fans to take political action with Engage
Tesla has created a new website for its fans, one mainly designed to spur them to political action on its behalf.
Read MoreBig Tech critic and net neutrality advocate Tim Wu is joining the White House
The man who coined net neutrality is heading back to work for the government.
Read MoreSquare is buying a majority stake in Tidal
Jack Dorsey's Square is buying control of Tidal in hopes of finding new ways for musicians to get paid.
Read MoreIntel ordered to pay $2.18 billion in patent lawsuit
Intel has been ordered to pay $2.18 billion dollars after losing a lawsuit over two decade-old patents.
Read MoreUber spins out Postmates' robot delivery division into a separate company
Uber is spinning off Postmates' autonomous delivery division into a separate startup called Serve Robotics.
Read MoreRoku buys Nielsen tech to better target ads on traditional TV
Roku has purchased Nielsen's Advanced Video Advertising unit, which will change the way ads are served on its platform.
Read MoreThe Cash app's parent company is now running its own bank
Square Financial Services is bringing financing for Square sellers in-house.
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Vizio plans for an IPO after it got screwed last time
Vizio, one of the biggest TV makers around, almost went public in 2015, when instead the Chinese electronics and entertainment giant LeEco swept in and bought the company for two billion dollars. However, LeEco was less of a stable company than it appeared, and it collapsed shortly thereafter, leaving Vizio in the dust. After a lengthy legal battle, Vizio is ready to try again, planning a 2021 IPO to finally go public. To read about LeEco's collapse, check out this article. https://www.engadget.com/2017-07-20-leeco-jia-yueting-investigation.html Read our full story on Engadget: https://www.engadget.com/vizio-revives-its-plan-to-go-public-131501053.html
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Amazon's Deal of the Day cuts SSD and hard drive prices by up to 48 percent
Storage discounts are few and far between these days, but Amazon is offering discounts of up to 48 percent on SSDs and hard drives right now as part of its Deal of the Day.
Read MoreApple's 512GB Mac Mini M1 falls to $800 at Amazon
Save big on Apple's Mac Mini M1 -- Amazon has the desktop computer with 512GB of storage for $800.
Read MoreApple's MacBook Air M1 returns to $950 on Amazon
Apple's lightweight MacBook Air with its M1 system-on-a-chip is back on sale at Amazon for $950.
Read MoreAmazon sale cuts up to $55 off its Fire HD tablets
Amazon has cut the prices on its Fire range of tablets to get more people using its apps and services.
Read MoreAmazon's one-day storage sale includes big savings on SanDisk's 1TB microSD card
If you're looking to boost storage on your smartphone, Switch or other device, Amazon is offering some steep discounts on SanDisk's highest capacity microSD cards as part of its deal of the day.
Read MoreAmazon's rotating Echo Show 10 is $40 off at Amazon
Amazon's automatically rotating Echo Show 10 smart display is on sale for $40 off, and there are discounts on other devices as well.
Read MoreVizio's rotating Dolby Atmos soundbar is $200 off at Amazon
Vizio's rotating Elevate soundbar has received a $200 discount at Amazon, making it a better deal if you want wireless Dolby Atmos in a compact size.
Read MoreThis week's best deals: 20 percent off Samsung's T7 Touch SSD and more
Here's a list of the best tech deals we found this week, including 20 percent off the Samsung T7 Touch SSD and 43 percent off the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet.
Read MoreAmazon's 64GB Fire HD 10 tablet is almost half price at $108
Amazon's big screen Fire HD 10 tablet with 64GB of storage is down to almost half its original price as part of a Deal of the Day offer.
Read MoreSamsung's T7 Touch SSD is cheaper than ever on Amazon
Save big on Samsung's T7 Touch 500GB portable SSD on Amazon -- it's 20 percent off right now.
Read MoreSo you've bought an OLED TV — now what?
Here's a list of the best accessories to buy for your OLED TV, plus tips to make the most out of your new set.
Read MoreHow to make your podcast stand out from the crowd
You have all the gear and a great idea. Now what? Four industry experts weigh in with their pro tips on how to turn your podcast into a career.
Read MoreHow to pre-order the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro
OnePlus just announced the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Here's how to pre-order both of the Android smartphones.
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle for Kids hits an all-time low of $75
If you missed Amazon's deal on Kindle for Kids back in February, don't worry: you can now get it from the website for only $75, which is the lowest price we've seen for the e-reader.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra drops to a new low price of $900
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is on sale for a new low price of $900 at Samsung thanks to an offer code.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel Buds drop to $159 at B&H Photo and Best Buy
Google's Pixel Buds are on sale for $159 at Best Buy and B&H Photo -- that's $20 less than their normal price.
Read MoreThe best deals we found this week: $40 off the Echo Show 5 and more
Here's a list of the best tech deals from this week, including a big sale on Amazon Echo devices and $150 off Apple's MacBook Pro M1.
Read MoreBeats Solo Pro and Galaxy Buds Pro are back to all-time lows at Woot
Beats Solo Pro and Galaxy Buds Pro are back down to all-time low prices at Woot.
Read MoreThe best tech deals we found in Best Buy's weekend sale
Here's a list of the best tech deals we found in Best Buy's 3-day sale, including discounts on Samsung's Galaxy S21 5G and Microsoft's Surface Pro 7.
Read MoreAll the tools you need to make a better podcast
So you started a podcast? The gear you use can make the difference between someone subscribing or moving onto the next show. In our guide, we give you a host of recommendations to help you take things to the next level.
Read MoreDJI's Osmo Pocket gimbal camera returns to $199 at Amazon
Amazon knocks the price of the DJI Osmo Pocket gimbal down to $199.
Read MoreHyperX's Amazon sale includes headsets, keyboards and other accessories
HyperX's headsets and keyboards are on sale at Amazon, and you can get them at discounted prices if you purchase them within the next 18 hours.
Read MoreWillow smart breast pumps are $75 off right now at Amazon
WIllow's pumps are now $75 off with code
Read MoreApple's MacBook Pro M1 is $150 off at Amazon
Save big on Apple's latest MacBook Pro M1 on Amazon thanks to a sale and a coupon.
Read MoreSony's impressive WH-1000XM4 headphones are back down to $278
Sony's WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones with active noise cancellation are on sale for $278 at several retailers including Amazon and Best Buy.
Read MoreSeveral Amazon Echo devices are on sale for today only
Several of Amazon's Echo devices are on sale for one day only, including Echo Show and Echo Dot.
Read MoreThis week's best deals: $100 off Apple's Magic Keyboard for iPad and more
Here's a list of the best tech deals we found this week, including deep discounts on the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad and Nintendo Switch games for 'Mar10 Day.'
Read MoreThe best white noise machines for babies
Engadget editors test out four smart white noise machines intended for the nursery.
Read MoreApple's MagSafe Duo Charger is 22 percent off at Best Buy
Best Buy has discounted Apple's MagSafe Duo wireless charger by $30 as part of a bigger sale on Apple accessories including iPhone cases.
Read MoreThe best smart lights for your bedroom
Here's a list of the best smart lights to help you get better sleep, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreApple AirPods Pro are back on sale for $190 at Woot
Apple's AirPods Pro earbuds are back down to $190 on Amazon-owned online retailer Woot.
Read MoreSony's highly-rated WH-1000XM3 headphones are back down to $200
Focus Photo & Video is matching its previous low by selling Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones for just $200 with the discount code BDTHANKS.
Read MoreHow to pre-order the Sonos Roam speaker
Today, Sonos debuted the new $169 Roam portable speaker -- here's how to pre-order it.
Read MoreOnePlus' 8T and 8 Pro smartphones hit record lows ahead of Series 9 launch
OnePlus has discounted its 8T and 8 Pro 5G Android smartphones in the lead-up to the Series 9 launch.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Testing the best budget robot vacuums
'Justice League' leaks early, briefly, Tesla is building energy storage in Texas, and more!
Read MoreApple's 12.9-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad is cheaper than ever at Amazon
Amazon slashes the price of the 12.9-inch Magic Keyboard for Apple iPad to $250.
Read MoreAmazon's Razer sale saves you $300 on a Blade 15 laptop
Amazon has cut $300 off the original price of Razer's Blade 15 Base gaming laptop as part of a limited-time sale on the PC giant's hardware and peripherals.
Read MoreThe best deals we found this week: $70 off the 256GB iPad Air and more
Here's a list of the best tech deals you can get online today including the 256GB iPad Air for $679, the Google Pixel 4a 5G for $449 and the Bose 700 wireless headphones for $299.
Read MoreApple's iPad Air 256GB drops to an all-time low price at Amazon
Apple's iPad Air 256GB model with WiFi connectivity is down to an all-time low price of $680 on Amazon.
Read MoreAugust's WiFi smart lock is 26 percent off at Wellbots
August's 4th-generation WiFi smart lock is $65 off at Wellbots.
Read MoreNintendo's Switch Pro Controller drops to $59 on Amazon
Today is the Nintendo Switch's fourth birthday, and you can grab the excellent Pro Controller for only $59 right now.
Read MoreLenovo's capable Chromebook Duet is cheaper than ever on Amazon
Lenovo's Chromebook Duet is on sale for $231 at Amazon right now.
Read MoreBose 700 wireless ANC headphones are $80 off right now
Bose 700 wireless noise-cancelling headphones are down to $299 at Amazon.
Read MoreApple's 10.2-inch iPad returns to a record low of $299 at Amazon
Apple's 8th-generation iPad is $30 off at Amazon, bringing it down to a record-low price of $299.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel 4a 5G drops to an all-time low at Amazon and B&H
You can now pick up a Pixel 4a for just $449 at Amazon and B&H — the cheapest price we've seen so far.
Read MoreNintendo's 'Ring Fit Adventure' is back in stock and $10 off at Amazon
Save big on the Ring Fit Adventure exercise game for Nintendo Switch at Amazon.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro fall to $190 at Woot
You can now pick up a pair of Apple AirPods Pro at Amazon-owned Woot for $190, a savings of around 25 percent.
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ARM introduces v9, its first new chip architecture in a decade
ARM's new v9 architecture promises security, AI and raw performance improvements.
Read MoreIBM’s first ‘retail’ quantum computer is headed to the Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Clinic has announced a 10-year partnership with IBM that will see it become the world's first private sector company with an on-premises IBM quantum computer.
Read MoreA strong Intel is what the tech industry needs right now
Intel can now show that it has a plan. It hasn't chosen the easiest route, but it's one that, if executed properly, can lead it back to the top. And its vision will most likely be welcomed — let's hope it can actually follow through.
Read MoreIntel invests $20 billion in two Arizona factories, 7nm chips coming in 2023
Intel is pushing to make itself more of a chip fabricator with a $20 billion investment in two Arizona plants.
Read MoreThe Morning After: How new hard drives are using microwaves and lasers
How to stop your Android apps from crashing, and a look inside upcoming hard drive technology.
Read MoreHard drives are about to get supercharged
HAMR and MAMR are a pair of new methods for writing data to hard drives that could boost capacity as high as 60TB per drive, or beyond.
Read MoreOmaze is giving away $20,000 to build a dream PC
Enter to win $20,000 to build your dream PC at Omaze, with the proceeds going to Gamers Outreach.
Read MoreIntel's 11th-gen desktop CPUs could win gamers back from AMD
Intel has finally divulged more details about its 11th-gen Rocket Lake S desktop CPUs.
Read MoreDell refreshes its Alienware and XPS desktops with 11th-gen Intel CPUs
Dell's XPS desktop and Alienware's Aurora R12 can now be equipped with Intel's 11th-gen CPUs.
Read MoreChrome OS is getting a big redesign for its 10th birthday
Of note, it's adding a new clipboard that remembers the last five things you copied, a Phone Hub to make accessing your Android device easier and support for Nearby Share.
Read MoreSenators ask the FCC to change the definition of high-speed broadband
A group of four senators is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to change its definition of high-speed broadband and significantly increase base speeds.
Read MoreAMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT is a $479 GPU for 1440p gaming
According to AMD, the RX 6700 XT can consistently deliver greater than 60 frames per second in graphically demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Read MoreAMD's speed-boosting memory feature is coming to Ryzen 3000-series CPUs
With today's announcement of the RX 6700 XT, AMD is expanding support for Smart Access Memory to include its highly popular Ryzen 3000 series CPUs.
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Cybersecurity (25)
A Japanese man was charged $81 for cyberbullying star Hana Kimura before her death
An online troll was charged $81 for cyberbullying Hana Kimura. Is that enough?
Read MoreJudge equates encrypted chats with private thoughts in would-be kidnapping case
Three men who plotted to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer will face charges of gang membership, felony firearm possession and providing material support for terrorist acts, but not making terrorist threats. According to a report from the Detroit News, the reason 12th District Court Judge Michael Klaeren dismissed that last charge stems from the way the group interacted with each other. Rather than coordinating out in the open on platforms like Facebook, Joseph Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar — along with four other men with ties to the Michigan militia group Wolverine Watchmen — used private, encrypted chats to communicate.
Read MoreSolarWinds hack reportedly accessed emails for key DHS officials
SolarWinds hackers reportedly compromised the email of Homeland Security officials, including acting Secretary Chad Wolf.
Read MoreThe internet has become a tool for authoritarian repression
While the internet revolution may have empowered activists, it has also handed new tools to despots for stamping out dissent through digital surveillance, disinformation and internet access to their people.
Read MoreDodge's 2FA security update for muscle cars will slow thieves to a crawl
A security PIN for Dodge's performance vehicles stops anyone else from speeding away -- even if they have a key.
Read MoreMicrosoft Defender will automatically prevent Exchange server exploits
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has been updated so that it automatically mitigates CVE-2021-26855 on vulnerable Exchange servers.
Read MoreThe Morning After: A ransomware gang is demanding $50 million from Acer
Acer is reportedly suffering a ransomware attack, and we're taking a look at the future of Twitter.
Read MoreAcer reportedly hit by $50 million ransomware attack
The REvil ransomware gang is demanding $50 million from Taiwanese computer manufacturer Acer, according to Bleeping Computer, The Record and other sources, and it may have exploited a Microsoft Exchange vulnerability to gain entry into the company's network.
Read MoreHacker who tried to extort Tesla pleads guilty
A Russian national accused of trying to hack and extort Tesla has pleaded guilty, avoiding a jury trial and a possible long stay in prison.
Read MoreFBI report reveals cybercrime victims lost $4.2 billion in 2020
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has published its annual report (PDF) for 2020, wherein it revealed that cybercrime victims in the US reported a total loss of $4.2 billion for the year.
Read MoreTeenage Twitter Bitcoin hacker will spend three years in prison
Graham Ivan Clark, the teenage hacker who authorities accused of being the mastermind behind the infamous Twitter Bitcoin hack last year, has pleaded guilty to 30 charges against him.
Read MoreUS intelligence report on the 2020 election dismisses claims of fraud, hacking
The report found no foreign country tried to change the results of any ballots or votes.
Read MoreProposed face unlock system would let you access your device with a wink
BYU professor D.J. Lee has patented a two-factor facial recognition authentication system that scans a subject's face and a unique facial action for identity verification.
Read MoreMicrosoft releases a one-click patch for its critical Exchange flaw
Microsoft has released a "one-click" interim fix for the Hafnium vulnerability that has been wreaking havoc across Exchange servers.
Read MoreFacebook sextortionist sentenced to 75 years in prison
Better known by his online alias of "Brian Kil," Hernandez spent years harassing and terrorizing hundreds of girls, some as young as 12-years-old.
Read MoreUS charges CEO of company selling encrypted devices to drug traffickers
The US Department of Justice has charged two individuals associated with encrypted phone software maker Sky Global, including the company's CEO, for allegedly facilitating global drug trafficking organizations.
Read MoreWoman allegedly made deepfakes to kick rivals off daughter's cheerleading squad
A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested for allegedly creating deepfake videos to get rivals kicked off her daughter's cheerleading squad.
Read MoreHacked surveillance startup Verkada leaked live feeds for Tesla, others
Hackers broke into Verkada and exposed over 150,000 live security feeds.
Read MoreUS plans 'a mix of actions' against Russia over SolarWinds cyberattack
The government will reportedly start carrying those out within the next three weeks.
Read MoreIntel is working with DARPA on advanced cloud encryption
They'll try to speed up compute times in the field of fully homomorphic encryption.
Read MoreRussia is using online disinformation to trash rival COVID-19 vaccines
Russia is mounting an online disinformation campaign to attack rivals to its Sputnik-V COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreRussian, Chinese hackers may have stolen European vaccine data
Russian and Chinese hackers reportedly stole COVID-19 vaccine and treatment data from the European Medicines Agency.
Read MoreMicrosoft email server flaws exploited to hack at least 30,000 US organizations
Chinese state-sponsored group Hafnium reportedly used four zero-day flaws in Microsoft Exchange Server to infiltrate at least 30,000 organizations in the US.
Read MoreMicrosoft patches Exchange software flaws targeted by Chinese hackers
Microsoft has rolled out a security update to fix four zero-day flaws in Exchange Server that bad actors have been using to infiltrate companies and organizations across industries.
Read MoreGab data breach may include 70GB of data on 15,000 users
A self-proclaimed hacktivist who goes by the handle "JaXpArO" reportedly obtained more than 70GB of data on Gab users.
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Entertainment (2)
Hitting the Books: America's loneliness crisis began well before the COVID quarantine
In her latest book, The Lonely Century, British economist Noreena Hertz takes an incisive look at the emotional, societal and political costs of "frictionless" business, how the pandemic has exacerbated these issues, and what we can do to reconnect with the people around us.
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EVs and Transportation (71)
The airline industry will release a COVID-19 passport for your iPhone next month
The software allows airline travelers to store verified COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates on their phones.
Read MorePorsche will offer Android Auto in new cars beginning with 2022 models
Porsche is finally offering Android Auto with new cars, starting with 2022 models like the refreshed 911.
Read MoreHyundai imagines an EV future where cars 'crab drive' sideways to park
Every urban mobility EV concept needs some kind of fun gimmick, and Hyundai has delivered quite a few with its latest Mobis M.Vision concepts.
Read MoreWisk will start testing its 'air taxi' implementation later this year
This electric VTOL-capable drone is taking another step toward tests with passengers in New Zealand.
Read MoreGocycle's G4 e-bikes come with more powerful motors and wider tires
Gocycle its signature electric bike to add a new, more powerful motor, a redesigned carbon fork and wider tires for better comfort.
Read MoreVolkswagen's 'Voltswagen' rebranding is just an April Fool's stunt
Despite what you may have heard, Volkswagen is still going to be called Volkswagen. We'll explain.
Read MoreAurora is helping Volvo develop autonomous semi trucks
Volvo has selected Aurora to help it develop Level 4 autonomous trucks for carrying cargo across North America.
Read MoreLexus' LF-Z Electrified concept offers a peek at upcoming EVs
Lexus has unveiled the LF-Z Electrified, a concept car that hints at the brand's EV future.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Volkswagen's 'Voltswagen' rebrand can't be real, can it?
Today's headlines: Tesla customers say they've been double-charged for their cars, the Biden administration targets 30 gigawatts of offshore wind turbines by 2030 and is Volkswagen really going to rename its US business 'Voltswagen'?
Read MoreXiaomi confirms it is getting into the EV business
Xiaomi has confirmed an earlier report that it will start an electric car business, with an initial investment of $1.5 billion and $10 billion over the next 10 years.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz's EQS interior is a blend of luxury and high-tech
While we wait for Mercedes-Benz to unveil its 2022 EQS luxury EV sedan on April 15th, the automaker has given us the first detailed look at the interior.
Read MoreKia officially debuts its EV6 AWD electric crossover
Kia officially debuted its new EV6 compact crossover on Tuesday. As suspected, the first dedicated BEV built on the company's new E-GMP platform will offer a bevy of all-electric powertrain choices as well as the option for AWD.
Read MoreIs Volkswagen rebranding its US operation to 'Voltswagen of America' or not?
All signs point to Volkswagen changing the name of its stateside operation to "Voltswagen of America," according to a press release the company published early.
Read MoreMisusing Ford’s 2021 F-150 pickup generator
The 2021 Ford F-150 pickup has a generator that can power your tools, and even a small scale construction site. So of course, we made pizza bagels with it.
Read MoreUber adds all-electric vehicles to its list of ride options in London
Uber users in central London can request an all-electric vehicle instead of a regular ICE or hybrid car.
Read MoreFord and HP team up to make F-250 parts from 3D printer waste
With help from HP, Ford found a way to reuse spent 3D printed powders and parts to create injection molded vehicle parts.
Read MoreJeep is installing EV chargers at off-road trailheads throughout the US
The first three will arrive in Utah and California this spring.
Read MoreVW's electric ID.Buzz Microbus will hit the US in 2023
Europe gets the EV next year, but VW probably won't release the fully autonomous version in the US.
Read MoreXiaomi reportedly plans to make electric cars
Xiaomi is said to be designing its own EVs. and it would use a plant from Chinese car giant Great Wall to produce them.
Read MoreDrako's $1.2 million EV supercar goes drifting on an ice lake
Drako took its 1,200 horsepower GTE supercar EV around a snow track and ice lake to show what its 4WD torque-vectoring system could do.
Read MorePorsche adds the Taycan EV to its car subscription service
The Taycan 4S won't be available on the multi-vehicle plan at first, however.
Read MoreTriumph previews TE-1 electric bike concept with fast charging battery
Historic British motorcycle Triumph has shared some of the first details on its TE-1 electric bike project.
Read MoreHere's how you shift gears in Tesla's updated Model S and Model X
A video has revealed just how you shift in the refreshed Tesla Model S and Model X — using swipes on the touchscreen.
Read MoreLime is offering app-free scooter rentals and free reservations to tempt new riders
Lime is targeting new riders by offering an app-less experience that saves you the hassle of creating an account and setting up a payment method.
Read MoreDaymak says it's making the world's fastest three-wheeled EV
It's crowdfunding the $149,000 Spiritus Ultimate.
Read MorePorsche update gives the 2020 Taycan features from this year's model
Porsche has unveiled a free update for the 2020 Taycan that brings it up-to-date with features like improved driving dynamics, new intelligent charging functions and the latest navigation/infotainment features.
Read MoreJeep's all-electric Wrangler concept has a six-speed manual transmission
Jeep aims to show that EVs can be more than just staid sedans with a new concept based on its classic Wrangler 4x4.
Read MoreRivian plans a network of 10,000 EV chargers in North America by 2023
Rivian is countering Tesla by planning a network of 10,000 EV chargers across the US and Canada by 2023.
Read MoreYandex's autonomous cars have driven over six million miles in 'challenging conditions'
Yandex's self-driving cars have now driven over 10 million kilometres, mostly on Moscow's icy roads.
Read MoreSpecialized partners with a Tesla co-founder to recycle e-bike batteries
By all accounts, e-bikes are having a bit of a moment: at one point during the pandemic, sales of powered bicycles outpaced all others by a considerable margin. The appealing of easy, socially distanced rides can be hard to ignore, but the resulting boom in sales has led to a pivotal moment for e-bike makers: What do they do with the batteries once they can't power rides anymore?
Read MoreAmazon's Rivian-made electric vans start deliveries in San Francisco
Amazon is now using Rivian's electric vans to deliver packages in San Francisco — the first time the EVs have been put to use beyond LA.
Read MoreFor Virgin Hyperloop, trust is its most valuable commodity
Virgin Hyperloop turned up at South by Southwest to talk the future of its passenger experience. And how to get people to trust its ability to safely get you from place to place.
Read MoreBMW offers a first look at its production i4 electric sedan
After showing off a concept last year, BMW has unveiled the final version of the i4.
Read MoreThe Lucid Air EV will be the first car equipped with Dolby Atmos
When the Lucid Air arrives in 2022, some models will be equipped with immersive Dolby Atmos sound -- the first time it will be available in a car.
Read MoreUnagi's take-home scooter subscription service expands to six new cities
Unagi's All-Access scooter subscription service is now available in six new major metropolitan areas: Austin, Miami, Nashville, Phoenix, the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle.
Read MoreUber will reclassify drivers in the UK as workers
Starting on March 17th, Uber will classify all of its UK-based drivers as workers.
Read MoreBaidu earns permission to test paid driverless taxi in Cangzhou
Cangzhou granted the company's Apollo Go service permission to run commercialization tests with 35 cars.
Read MoreBMW's iDrive 8 helps drivers using machine learning and natural language processing
Two decades after its debut in the 2001 Series 7, BMW's iDrive infotainment system is among the best on the market. It's about to get even better — think, natural language processing, gesture control and cloud-based machine learning — with the release of its latest iteration, iDrive 8, aboard the upcoming BMW iX and i4.
Read MoreGM-backed Cruise acquires self-driving startup Voyage
GM-backed Cruise is acquiring self-driving startup Voyage.
Read MoreKia offers a first look at its new EV6 electric car
After teasing it last week, Kia has fully shown the EV6, its next-generation electric car built on parent Hyundai's E-GMP platform.
Read MoreMini will reportedly go all-electric by 2030
Mini is said to be going all-electric by 2030, making it the first BMW brand to completely drop gas-powered cars.
Read MoreFAA's final drone rules start taking effect April 21st
The FAA's final drone rules will begin taking effect on April 21st, although some measures don't kick in until 2022 and 2023.
Read MoreNTSB cites Tesla to make the case for stricter autonomous driving regulation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on its sister agency to implement stricter regulations related to automated vehicle technology.
Read MoreHonda will sell two electric SUVs in the US for the 2024 model year
Honda has revealed plans to sell two electric SUVs in the US for the 2024 model year, one of them under the Acura badge.
Read MoreJeep's Wagoneer lineup is loaded with technology and touchscreens
Jeep's Wagoneer is back and big in every sense of the word, including the amount of technology found inside.
Read MoreUber and Lyft create a shared database of drivers banned for assault
Uber and Lyft will work together to share information on US drivers and delivery people accused of sexual assault to ensure those individuals are banned on both platforms.
Read MoreGM unveils plans for lithium-metal batteries that could boost EV range
GM has released more details about its next-generation Ultium batteries, revealing that it's betting on lithium-metal technology to boost performance and energy density.
Read MoreThe Morning After: This electric pickup will take on Tesla in 2023
There's a new Cybertruck competitor, and an arcade-style TMNT game.
Read MoreCanoo plans to launch this oddly-shaped electric truck in 2023
Canoo's electric pickup has opposite styling from the Cybertruck and a bed that pulls out.
Read MorePolestar's latest EV concept is an adorable three-wheeled cargo sled
Re:Move is a three-wheeled electric sled that could eventually
Read MoreVolkswagen's ID.4 EV is the basic people mover you've been waiting for
Volkswagen has invested invest nearly $40 billion into EV R&D since Dieselgate broke. The initial result of that massive investment has now hit the streets in the form of a compact crossover SUV, the ID.4
Read MoreKia shows off the EV6, the first vehicle based on its new electric platform
Kia has given us a shadowy look at its soon-to-be-launched electric vehicle, the EV6, which is the automaker's first model based on the E-GMP platform.
Read MoreThe Audi Q4 e-tron's augmented HUD beams driving info onto the windshield
Audi's upcoming Q4 e-tron compact crossover EV will have a few new tricks, -- specifically, a slick, augmented reality heads-up display (HUD) able to display critical driving data directly into the driver's line of sight.
Read MoreGM teases more Hummer EV news with sub-zero test footage
GM has teased more news about the Hummer EV on April 3rd with video showing the electric truck's testing in sub-zero conditions.
Read MorePorsche now owns almost a quarter of EV car maker Rimac
Porsche has invested an additional €70 million ($83.3 million) in Rimac, boosting its stake in the hypercar manufacturer and EV component supplier from 15 to 24 percent.
Read MoreCanada will invest billions to electrify mass transit
The Canadian government is spending $2.75 billion CAD to electrify mass transit systems across the country.
Read MoreFedEx plans for an all-electric delivery fleet by 2040
FedEx will replace its current delivery trucks with electric models until its entire fleet is made up of zero—emission vehicles by 2040.
Read MoreTesla will dramatically expand its Full Self-Driving beta
Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla is about to expand its Full Self-Driving Beta program by '10X' with an upcoming release.
Read MoreVW 'Project Trinity' teases cars that unlock features on-demand
VW's 'Project Trinity' EV is due in 2026 with features that drivers unlock on-demand.
Read MoreFord Mustang Mach-E's first recall addresses loose bolts
Ford's sports electric crossover is just starting to roll out, but first there's a recall.
Read MorePorsche's luxury electric bikes are coming out this spring
Porsche has debuted two electric bikes inspired by the Taycan, both of which feature full-suspension carbon-fiber frame and Magura brakes.
Read MoreKia's 2021 Niro hybrids add a few new tech features
2021 Kia Niro Hybrid and PHEV models will include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Read MoreThe 2022 Jeep Wagoneer will have Amazon Fire TV built in
A privacy filter will stop drivers from viewing the front passenger screen while they're on the road.
Read MorePorsche's $91,000 Taycan Cross Turismo EV will arrive in the US this summer
Porsche has officially launched the Taycan Cross Turismo EV, the bigger category-blurring followup to the original Taycan sedan.
Read MoreHonda will sell 100 of its level 3 self-driving Legend sedans in Japan
Honda will start selling 100 of its Legend sedans equipped with its Sensing Elite Level 3 autonomous driving tech in Japan on March 5.
Read MoreArrival’s electric van is ready for testing
Arrival's electric cargo van will pop up on streets in the UK and US from this summer.
Read MoreThe 2022 C40 Recharge will be Volvo’s first leather-free EV
Volvo is going all in on going green and will begin selling its vehicles virtually — starting with the newly unveiled 2022 C40 Recharge.
Read MoreDJI officially unveils its cinematic FPV drone
The $1,299 drone works with DJI FPV Goggles V2 and offers 4K 60 fps video capture.
Read MoreLime’s old e-bike batteries are being upcycled into portable speakers
Gomi, a company that makes sustainable chargers and other devices, has launched a line of portable speakers built from retired Lime e-bike batteries.
Read MoreVolvo plans to go fully electric by 2030 and only sell cars online
Volvo will only sell electric cars by 2030, ending gas- and diesel-engine sales sooner than other major automakers, the company announced.
Read MoreLime's latest e-bike can borrow batteries from scooters
Lime has unveiled a new e-bike that can take batteries from its scooters, conquer more hills and hold your phone.
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Gaming (64)
Analogue Pocket portable console delayed again, this time until October
The $199 Analogue Pocket will play old portable games from their original cartridges, once it ships in October.
Read More'Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual!' heads to Oculus Quest this summer
SteamVR, Viveport and PSVR releases will follow in 2021 and 2022.
Read More'Among Us' will get 15-player lobbies and a new art style
In the meantime, the game's new Airship map is available to download today.
Read More'No Man's Sky' adds seasonal missions in its latest update
Hello Games is bringing more structure to your adventures.
Read MoreNiantic's new 5G game demo highlights the future of AR gaming
Niantic has unveiled a new multiplayer AR demo game that it says can handle up to ten times more simultaneous players on 5G.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red is 'reconsidering' Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer
'Cyberpunk 2077' studio CD Projekt Red says it's reconsidering a multiplayer mode for the sci-fi game as it focuses on bringing online elements to all its franchises.
Read More'Amnesia: Rebirth' gets an exploratory mode that makes the game less scary
We might actually finish the game now.
Read MoreCall of Duty games get a big update that actually reduces file sizes
Activision's new Call of Duty Season Two Reloaded update reduces file sizes for both Warzone and Modern Warfare across platforms.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077’s massive 1.2 patch is finally here
The update is available to download on PC and consoles today, with the Stadia release to follow later this week.
Read MorePAX East is canceled, online event planned for July
Another year, another PAX cancelation. But organizers are "cautiously optimistic" about in-person events later this year.
Read MoreEA will return to golf games with a new PGA Tour title
EA is reviving its PGA Tour golf game series with a 'next-gen' title in development.
Read More‘Rocket League’ season three will feature F1 and NASCAR vehicles
Psyonix retooled an arena to add a track and the pomp of a championship Sunday.
Read MoreSurvival game 'Rust' will hit PS4 and Xbox One on May 21st
They'll have a separate update roadmap from the PC version.
Read More'Nobody Saves the World' is a shapeshifting RPG from DrinkBox Studios
DrinkBox is pitching the game as an action RPG that includes everything people love about the genre, with none of the cruft.
Read More'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2' arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X
'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2' is now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, including 4K and 120FPS options, although it may cost you to upgrade.
Read More'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' devs are spending a lot of time on teeth
The 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' developers made a teeth customization tool to play dentist with the horror game's characters.
Read More'Axiom Verge 2' developer shows off some gameplay ahead of its spring launch
'Axiom Verge 2' will bring more side-scrolling pixelated gameplay to Switch and the Epic Games Store when it launches this spring.
Read More'Back 4 Blood' is delayed until October 12th
The spiritual successor to 'Left 4 Dead' was supposed to come out in June.
Read MoreThe upcoming 'Among Us' account system is mostly about making the game safer
Innersloth plans to add a friends system and cross-platform cosmetics later.
Read More'Rocket League Sideswipe' is coming to iOS and Android
Psyonix hopes to bring 'Rocket League Sideswipe' to iOS and Android later this year.
Read More'Final Fantasy XI' reboot for mobile has been canceled
The Final Fantasy XI reboot that Square Enix was developing with Nexon, a South Korean-Japanese publisher focusing on online games for PC and mobile, has officially been canceled.
Read MoreSega's adorable Astro City Mini arcade is coming to the US
If you've been patiently waiting for a chance to buy Sega's Astro City Mini, you'll have a small window of opportunity to grab one on March 26th.
Read More'Resident Evil Village' is coming to Stadia on May 7th
If you pre-order or buy the game by May 21st, you'll get a free Stadia Controller and Chromecast Ultra.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077's next big update will try to fix janky cops and cars
There's no exact release date for the 1.2 patch, but CDPR revealed more of what's in store.
Read More'Gotham Knights' Batman game delayed until 2022
WB Games Montreal's co-op RPG was supposed to arrive later this year.
Read MoreGamescom 2021 is planned as a hybrid in-person and virtual event
Gamescom 2021 is planned as a hybrid in-person and virtual event — although it's not guaranteed to go as planned given the pandemic.
Read MoreLenovo made a gaming chair with a built-in katana
Only five of the Demon Slayer-themed chairs exist, unfortunately.
Read MoreTerraria arrives on Stadia after weeks of uncertainty
After a tumultuous path to release, indie darling Terraria is now available to play on Google Stadia.
Read More'Among Us' map The Airship arrives on March 31st
Among Us fans have had to wait patiently to play a new map, but that wait is nearly over.
Read MoreBlack Panther is coming to 'Marvel's Avengers' later this year
There's no word on when Spider-Man will arrive on the PS4 and PS5 versions, however.
Read MoreThe next Life is Strange game is coming to consoles and PC on September 10th
True Colors features a new cast lead by 21-year-old Alex Chen.
Read More'The Outer Worlds' update lifts frame rate caps on PS5 and Xbox Series X
'The Outer Worlds' has not only received its final story expansion, but an update that lifts the frame rate cap for PS5 and Xbox Series X players.
Read MoreRiot Games has cleared its CEO of harassment following investigation
After conducting an internal investigation, Riot Games said it found "no evidence" of harassment by CEO Nicolo Laurent against a former employee.
Read MoreActivision Blizzard lays off 50 employees in esports restructuring
Activision Blizzard has fired less than two percent of its total workforce, or around 190 employees, according to Sports Business Journal and Bloomberg.
Read More'Dungeons & Dragons' game 'Dark Alliance' arrives on June 22nd
It marks the first time Wizards of the Coast is publishing a 'D&D' video game.
Read MoreTiger Woods signs long-term deal with 2K
Woods will work on 'PGA Tour 2K' games with HB Studios, which the publisher is buying.
Read More'Fortnite' Season 6 introduces a Primal theme with animals and Lara Croft
Fortnite's new season, dubbed Primal, is a survivalist's dream that includes animals, crafting, and fearless adventurer Lara Croft.
Read MoreTaiwanese horror game ‘Devotion’ returns after China controversy
After it was pulled from Steam and GOG, the Taiwanese horror game 'Devotion' is back on sale.
Read MoreSports giant Neymar appears headed to 'Fortnite'
'Fortnite' may add sports superstar Neymar as soon as March 16th.
Read More‘Halo Infinite’ will allow you to push enemies off the game’s ring
When Halo Infinite comes out later this year, it will allow you to do something you've not been to do in any previous game in the series.
Read More'Pokémon Go' trial gives players a peek at what might be inside their eggs
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is testing an update that lets players view the contents of their eggs amid increasing legal restrictions on loot boxes.
Read MoreSquare Enix will debut the next Life is Strange game on March 18th
On March 18th, the company plans to devote 40 minutes starting at 1 PM ET to its upcoming slate of games.
Read MoreEA opens probe into claims that staff are selling rare FIFA 21 Ultimate Team cards
EA is looking into allegations within its community that some employees are selling rare FIFA 21 Ultimate Team cards for cash.
Read More'Valorant' pro Sinatraa has been suspended amid sexual assault allegations
Riot and Sentinels are investigating following accusations from the player's ex-girlfriend.
Read More'Shredder's Revenge' is a throwback brawler for Ninja Turtles fans
Shredder's Revenge is a new brawler aimed directed at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade fans.
Read More‘Fortnite’ will kick off its new season with a unique solo mission
Fortnite's Zero Crisis Finale event kicks off with a solo story mission that puts players in control of Agent Jones.
Read More'League of Legends: Wild Rift' open beta expands to North America on March 29th
LoL fans in Canada and the US can finally check out Riot's mobile MOBA.
Read MoreGermany may restrict games with loot boxes to adults
Germany may soon pass a law that limits video game loot boxes to the 18-plus crowd over gambling concerns.
Read More'Disintegration' developer V1 Interactive is shutting down
V1 Interactive, the indie studio behind the sci-fi tactical shooter Disintegration, has announced that it's officially shutting down less than a year after the game was released.
Read MoreCult classic movie 'Turbo Kid' is getting a video game adaptation
Outerminds is making a Metroidvania based on the gory homage to Saturday morning cartoons.
Read More'Apex Legends' gets a permanent solo queue
'Apex Legends' is getting a permanent solo queue option on March 9th, but it's not the mode you might have expected.
Read MoreOf course 'Fortnite’ has a sea shanty emote
'One day, when the squaddin' is done, we'll take our dub and go.'
Read MoreEA bans a FIFA player for life after racist abuse of ex-footballer Ian Wright
The teen sent the messages to Wright after losing an Ultimate Team game.
Read MoreZynga buys the studio behind 'Torchlight 3'
The studio was started by Blizzard North co-founder and Diablo series co-creator Max Schaefer after he left his previous stint at Runic Games in 2016.
Read MoreYou can make DraftKings sports bets using your Dish DVR
Dish and DraftKings have made a sports betting app available on Hopper DVRs — you can watch and speculate on a match using your TV.
Read MoreA new RPG from the creator of Final Fantasy is coming to Apple Arcade
'Fantasian' draws together RPG tropes like airships, mysteries and magic with, er, handcrafted dioramas.
Read MoreDead by Daylight's latest killer is a K-pop star
Behaviour Interactive teamed up with a BTS producer to develop the All-Kill chapter.
Read MoreEpic Games has bought 'Fall Guys' studio Mediatonic
Along with Mediatonic, Tonic Games Group owns Irregular Corporation and Fortitude Games.
Read More'Pokémon Go' on HoloLens 2 is a glimpse at the future of AR gaming
Niantic brought Pokemon Go to the HoloLens 2 to show off the full power of Microsoft Mesh AR.
Read More'Hogwarts Legacy' may allow players to create transgender characters
Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has made comments that were widely perceived as transphobic.
Read More'Aliens: Fireteam' is an online-only survival shooter with Xenomorph hordes
Nope, it's not a horror title.
Read More'The Binding of Isaac: Repentance' heads to Switch and PlayStation later this year
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance will make its way to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in the third quarter of 2021
Read MoreEA delays the next Need for Speed to focus on Battlefield
Criterion Games is helping out with the next Battlefield game, which is due out in the fall.
Read MoreMy late, reluctant trip to 'Mass Effect Andromeda'
After years of putting it off, I finally jumped into Mass Effect Andromeda.
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Google (48)
Google says it's 'likely' some employees will return to the office in April
Some Google offices are likely to allow employees back in on a voluntary basis starting in April.
Read MoreOnline advertisers take on Google with their own third-party cookie alternative
Online advertisers have come up with their own ad tracking alternative to Google's FLoC.
Read MoreThere's a Google-branded Fiat 500 range now
Fiat has launched special edition versions of its 500 lineup of cars with an unusual partner: Google.
Read MoreGoogle extends availability of 'unlimited' free Meet calls to June 30th
Google is once again extending the availability of longer Meet calls for free users.
Read MoreGoogle's new experimental app can scan and categorize your documents
Stack is a powerful new document scanner for Android from Google's Area 120 incubator.
Read MoreGoogle Maps adds indoor AR directions and prioritizes eco-friendly routes
Today, the company is unveiling a set of updates that should make the app more helpful in more scenarios. For one thing, it's bringing its AR navigation tool Live View to some indoor locations like select malls, airports and transit stations.
Read MoreGoogle's new alliance wants to get digital keys, mobile IDs working on Android
The Android Ready SE Alliance aims to accelerate the adoption of features like mobile IDs and digital keys on Android.
Read MoreGoogle's 'Memory' feature could turn Assistant into an Android organizer
Google is working on a new feature for Assistant on Android called "Memory" that could transform it into into a handy organizer.
Read MoreYouTube won't remove a livestream from outside the Boulder mass shooting
A man named Dean Schiller livestreamed more than three hours of the incident.
Read MoreChrome can now caption all audio playing through the browser
Google is bringing one of its most useful Android accessibility features to Chrome. The company announced today that its browser can now caption any audio and video you play in it.
Read MoreGoogle's plan to block third-party cookies has drawn attention from the DoJ
There are concerns the move will harm rival ad networks.
Read MoreGoogle's Threadit is a short-form video platform for work
Google's Area 120 experimental lab has released a new workplace video app called Threadit to get you sharing short clips with colleagues.
Read MoreGoogle Chrome's real-time captions are now available on PC and Mac
Google' Live Captions is now available on desktop through Chrome 89.
Read MoreThe latest Android 12 developer preview includes improved picture-in-picture
It offers a look at more upcoming features, including extended security for lock screen notifications.
Read MoreGoogle antitrust lawsuit amended to target Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox
Five more attorneys general have joined the suit, taking the total to 15.
Read MoreGoogle will cut Play Store fees for the majority of Android developers
Starting on July 1st, Google will lower its Play Store commission fee to 15 percent on the first million $1 million developers earn from its marketplace every year.
Read MoreGoogle will let you ask pharmacies about COVID-19 vaccines via Search and Maps
Safeway and other Albertsons Companies can provide info through messages.
Read MoreGoogle-backed journalism study points to a local news resurgence
Google-backed local news initiative Project Oasis has found that the amount of small publishers in North America has grown by 50 percent over the past five years despite media outlets facing financial insecurity.
Read MoreGoogle will split a $3 million COVID-19 fact-checking fund among 11 projects
Univision will create bilingual videos to combat misinformation among Hispanic residents in the US.
Read MoreGoogle's latest Nest Hub smart display detects motion to track your sleep
With the second Nest Hub, Google has added a surprise feature: a Soli radar sensor that detects motion and uses that data to determine if you're asleep.
Read MoreGoogle Family Link now lets parents remove time limits on individual apps
Google is launching a families website featuring resources designed to help parents teach kids about tech and screen time from PBS Kids, Sesame Workshop and meditation platform Headspace.
Read MoreGoogle will face lawsuit over Incognito mode tracking (updated)
Google will have to face a lawsuit alleging that it didn't do enough to warn users it would still track them in Incognito mode.
Read MoreGoogle welcomes third-party developers' Tiles to Wear OS
Google has announced that the Jetpack Tiles library, which third-party developers can use to create custom Wear OS Tiles, is in alpha.
Read MoreGoogle says Chrome 89 was built to save memory and load faster
Google has discussed how Chrome version 89 has improved the browser's memory usage and loading times on Mac, Windows and Android in a new post on the Chromium blog.
Read MoreYouTube has pulled 30,000 videos for making false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
YouTube has pulled 30,000 videos for sharing misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, Axios reports.
Read MoreGoogle will let you upload photos and add missing roads in Maps
Google has announced three new ways you can help make Maps more informative and accurate, which would make it more useful at a time when people are checking out places online before they venture out of their homes.
Read MoreGoogle Meet update crams more people into your mobile video calls
Google Meet on mobile finally has a grid view to make group video calls more practical.
Read MoreThe latest Google Arts & Culture exhibit lets you explore the history of electronic music
Music, Makers and Machines celebrates the history of the genre, highlighting the people, sounds and technologies that helped make electronic music what it is today.
Read MoreOne of Google Voice's best features is going away
The Google Voice app now tells users that "message forwarding to linked numbers will stop soon because mobile carriers have started to block those messages."
Read MoreGoogle brings more context to major news stories in Search
The Full Coverage feature has been available in Google News since 2018.
Read MoreGoogle TV is getting kids profiles this month
It's been almost six months since Google launched its latest TV-focused platform, appropriately called Google TV, alongside new Chromecast hardware. Somewhat surprisingly, Google TV arrived without some essential features for families with young children, as there were no kids profiles or parental controls. That's being fixed, as Google TV will soon support kids profiles and various screen time control features.
Read MoreGoogle tests a beefed-up YouTube Android app for Chromecast
Google might be working on a new version of YouTube for Android that significantly improves the Chromecast experience.
Read MoreGoogle Fit’s camera-based heart and breathing rate trackers arrive March 8th
Google will start rolling out the Fit app's camera-based heart and respiratory rate trackers on Monday, March 8th.
Read MoreGoogle makes it easier to test experimental features in Chrome
As of this week, the browser's Canary version includes a beaker icon where you can enable experimental features, as well as send feedback to the Chrome team.
Read MoreYouTube removes five TV channels run by Myanmar's military
Dozens of protesters were killed this week during anti-coup demonstrations.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google is changing its targeted ads
Google's ad future, a leaked Sonos speaker, and more sea shanties.
Read MoreGoogle Chrome update cycles are about to get even shorter
Starting with Chrome 94, Google will push future milestone releases that add new features every four weeks.
Read MoreGoogle is policing itself on privacy because it knows it has to
Google announced in January 2020 that it planned to make third-party cookies obsolete over the course of two years, and now the company has confirmed it won't just substitute in a new tracker or identifier that can follow people across the internet. That doesn't mean personalized ad tracking is going away, but it will be more anonymized.
Read MoreAlphabet is reportedly working on a wearable that can pick out voices in a crowd
Alphabet's moonshot factory is reportedly developing a wearable device that could augment your hearing.
Read MoreHouse Democrats ask YouTube to explain extremism policies
House Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee are again pushing YouTube to explain its policies around extremist content.
Read MoreGmail’s web client can’t handle inclusive emojis properly
It seems the Gmail team hasn't gotten around to updating how the web client handles translating emojis.
Read MoreGoogle plans to stop targeting ads based on your browsing history
Google says it plans to stop using tracking data to sell ads, and it won't track users across its apps in the future.
Read MoreGoogle stops selling its Cardboard VR goggles after seven years
Google has stopped selling its low-cost Cardboard smartphone-based virtual reality goggles on its online store.
Read MoreGoogle revamps Chrome profiles to make switching easier
Google's latest Chrome update revamps profiles to make it easier for multiple users to identify and switch between their accounts on the web browser.
Read MoreGoogle will give its AR features a boost with dual camera support
The Google Play Services for AR app, which unlocks experiences built using the tech giant's ARCore SDK, has been updated with "Dual camera stereo depth on supported devices."
Read MoreGoogle updates Gmail and other iOS apps for the first time in months
Chrome and Drive are still on the back burner, however.
Read MoreGoogle finally makes Assistant more useful for your work life
Among other Workspace updates, Google Meet is getting a bunch of upgrades.
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Laptops (3)
Lenovo adds WiFi 6 and USB-C to its refreshed line of educational notebooks
All the PCs Lenovo announced today come in both Chrome OS and Windows variants.
Read MoreHP’s new Envy laptops feature larger, 4K displays
HP is launching two new Envy laptops with new Intel and AMD processors, NVIDIA graphics and up to 4K OLED resolution.
Read MoreCherry MX mechanical keyboards are headed to Alienware's slim laptops
Alienware is bringing Cherry MX mechanical keyboards to its slim M15 and M17 gaming laptops.
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Meta (23)
Facebook freezes Venezuela president's page over false COVID-19 claims
Facebook has frozen the page of Venezuela president Maduro for a month for posting COVID-19 misinformation.
Read MoreFacebook caught a Chinese hacker group targeting Uyghur activists
The Evil Eye collective went after about 500 individuals, many of whom were activists, journalists and dissidents living abroad.
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg proposes a 'thoughtful reform' of Section 230
He said platforms should have to prove they have systems in place to identify and remove unlawful content.
Read MoreFacebook's Clubhouse competitor could be a Messenger Rooms feature
Facebook's Messenger Rooms could offer a Live Audio broadcast experience à la Clubhouse in the future.
Read MoreFacebook didn't do enough to stop election misinformation, report says
Facebook missed billions of opportunities to tamp down misinformation ahead of the 2020 presidential election, according to a new report from Avaaz.
Read MoreFacebook's F8 event will return, but online-only
Facebook is reviving F8 as a virtual-only Refresh event on June 2nd with a narrower focus and no Mark Zuckerberg keynote.
Read MoreFacebook is being sued in France for alleged 'deceptive' safety claims
Reporters Without Borders has sued Facebook for allegedly 'deceptive' claims of safety that let hate speech and misinformation proliferate.
Read MoreFacebook may soon face a UK antitrust investigation
Regulators might look into whether Facebook harnessed user data to fend off rivals.
Read MoreFacebook is 'exploring' building a version of Instagram for kids
Facebook has made it one of its priorities to build a version of Instagram for users under 13, according to an internal company post obtained by BuzzFeed News.
Read MoreFacebook adds hardware security key support for Android and iOS
What has been a security option on desktops since 2017 is now finally available on mobile devices as well.
Read MoreFacebook teases wrist-controlled augmented reality
Facebook is offering a new peek into how users could ultimately control AR glasses: via their wrists.
Read MoreFacebook’s Oversight Board will weigh in on rules for politicians
As Facebook's "Supreme Court" gets ready to rule on whether Donald Trump's suspension should be permanent, the board will also tackle some of the thornier policy issues about how Facebook handles the accounts of elected officials.
Read MoreFacebook will crack down on groups that break its rules repeatedly
Facebook is taking one of its most significant steps to limit the influence and reach of problematic groups.
Read MoreFacebook unveils 'corporate human rights' policy
Facebook has unveiled a new company-wide human rights policy to firm up its commitment to "respecting human rights in our business operations, product development, policies and programming."
Read MoreDetails emerge about Facebook's Substack clone for indie writers
A leak has detailed how Facebook's Substack-like publishing platform will work, including tie-ins with Pages and ways to get paid.
Read MoreFacebook will pay News Corp to use its content in Australia
Facebook has signed a three-year deal that would give it permission to use content from News Corp properties in Australia.
Read MoreFacebook will help you find and book a COVID-19 vaccination
Facebook has announced that it's launching a tool that will show "when and where you can get vaccinated" for COVID-19, and provide a link to help you make an appointment.
Read MoreFacebook is using AI to understand videos and create new products
The Learning from Videos project could lead to the ability to retrieve digital memories captured by AR glasses.
Read MoreFacebook files to dismiss FTC antitrust charges
Facebook says the antitrust lawsuits targeting the company's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp should be dismissed.
Read MoreFacebook reportedly investigated over 'systemic' racism in hiring
Facebook is said to be under investigation for allegedly 'systemic' racism in its hiring and job promotions.
Read MoreFacebook taught a computer vision system how to supervise its own learning process
Facebook's AI research division (FAIR) has now, for the first time, applied SSL to computer vision training.
Read MoreFacebook will start accepting political ads again on March 4th
Facebook put the initial ban in place after polls for the 2020 presidential election closed on the night of November 3rd.
Read MoreFacebook takes down hundreds of fake Instagram accounts in Russia
Facebook has taken down hundreds of fake Instagram accounts in Russia that were trying to interfere with protests in the country.
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Microsoft (19)
Microsoft wins 10-year contract supplying AR tech to the US Army
America's ground-pounders of tomorrow will soon be equipped with custom-built HoloLens headsets as part of a decade-long contract worth nearly $22 billion between the Department of Defense and Microsoft, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.
Read MoreWSJ: Microsoft is now in 'exclusive' talks to acquire Discord
Microsoft is in 'advanced' talks to buy Discord for more than $10 billion.
Read MoreMicrosoft shows off Windows 10's new File Explorer icons
The latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build includes the latest batch of redesigned folders for the platform.
Read MoreMicrosoft starts testing free multiplayer for free-to-play games
The company has now started testing a dashboard update that enables removes the Xbox Live Gold requirement to play free-to-play games online.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Xbox Network is a reaction to the free-to-play boom
Microsoft is using a new "Xbox Network" moniker for parts of its free online gaming service after recently enabling free multiplayer for free-to-play games like 'Fortnite.'
Read MoreMicrosoft is reportedly 'in the running' to buy Discord for more than $10 billion
Discord is reportedly up for sale with a price that could go over $10 billion.
Read MoreMicrosoft updated Windows 10 again to fix printer problems
An emergency Windows 10 update last week fixed BSOD errors linked to printers, and now a second one addresses missing graphics and logos.
Read MoreMicrosoft outage affects Teams, Azure and Xbox Live
An Azure problem took down several Microsoft online services, but they should be back up soon.
Read MoreMicrosoft will match Chrome with more frequent Edge updates
The browser is moving to a four-week release cycle, starting with Edge 94.
Read MoreMicrosoft's advanced cybersecurity tech is now available in dozens of countries
Microsoft is making the service's enterprise-grade identity and access management features available to all AccountGuard members in 31 democracies at no additional cost.
Read MoreThe only Cortana-powered speaker is about to lose Cortana
Harman Kardon has announced that it will soon release a software update that disables Cortana and turns the Invoke into a regular Bluetooth speaker.
Read MoreMicrosoft will reportedly reveal its plans for Bethesda this week
Microsoft is reportedly gearing up to reveal its Bethesda and Xbox Games Pass plans in a video presentation this week.
Read MoreMicrosoft will reportedly offer AMD CPUs across its Surface Laptop 4 lineup
Since 2019, Microsoft has offered a 15-inch version of the Surface Laptop that you can configure with an AMD processor. And now it looks like the company plans to offer that same option to people who want the 13.5-inch model.
Read MoreMicrosoft's $7.5 billion ZeniMax acquisition approved by US and EU regulators
The European Commission has unconditionally cleared Microsoft's $7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax, owner of games studios Bethesda, id and Arkane.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Is Microsoft Mesh the future of remote work?
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with CNET Editor-at-Large Scott Stein about Microsoft's latest Mixed Reality endeavor: Mesh. It's a virtual meeting platform that can work across HoloLens, VR headsets, computers and smartphones, making it one of the most versatile remote work solutions we've seen yet.
Read MoreMicrosoft Edge's vertical tabs will arrive this month
Vertical tabs is making its way to all Edge users this month.
Read MoreMicrosoft gives Windows 10 Insiders a redesigned news feed
Microsoft's Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21327 includes a new-look news and interests feed complete with a redesigned browser layout and new emoji graphics.
Read MoreMicrosoft Mesh aims to bring holographic virtual collaboration to all
Microsoft wants to make virtual collaboration accessible to everyone with Mesh.
Read MoreMicrosoft boosts Teams with new presenter tools and PowerPoint integration
At its Ignite conference today, the company announced a slew of updates for its video chat tool, as well as new made-for-Teams speakers.
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Mobile (10)
T-Mobile is the first US carrier to make Google Messages its default SMS app
Google's Messages platform just got a big boost from T-Mobile.
Read MoreT-Mobile opens up its weekly perks to prepaid Metro customers
The latest T-Mobile Tuesdays freebie is a year-long subscription to MLB.TV.
Read MoreAT&T blames net neutrality law for HBO Max counting against data caps
AT&T has announced that subscribers will no longer be able to stream HBO Max without the data counting against their caps, and has blamed the situation on California's net neutrality laws.
Read MoreFCC fines two Texas telemarketers $225 million for making 1 billion robocalls
The fine is the largest in the agency's history.
Read MoreAT&T adds 5G to its legacy unlimited data plans
AT&T has enabled 5G for its legacy unlimited data plans, saving you from having to switch just to get improved performance.
Read MoreVerizon's 5G Home Internet arrives in 10 new locations
Verizon (owner of Engadget's parent company Verizon Media) has expanded its 5G Home Internet service's availability, launching it in 10 new cities this month.
Read MorePlans for an in-person MWC continue as Sony, Nokia and Ericsson bow out
After scuttling one massive international trade show last year, the GSMA is sticking to plans for an in-person Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this June — just without a few marquee names. A handful of companies, including Oracle, smartphone maker Sony, and networking firms Nokia and Ericsson, have all confirmed that they will not be attending the show in the flesh.
Read MoreDish is buying Republic Wireless and its 200,000 subscribers
Dish plans to buy another mobile virtual network operator. This time it's Republic Wireless.
Read MoreQualcomm's 'Snapdragon Sound' aims to boost wireless audio quality
Qualcomm is combining its advanced mobile and audio technologies under the "Snapdragon Sound" banner to improve wireless listening on phones, headphones, and gaming headsets.
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News (27)
Biden's EPA dismisses dozens of Trump-appointed science advisors
The agency is looking for 'the best possible scientific insight to support our work.'
Read MoreMoog's Sound Studio bundles are modular synth starter kits
You get two synths, a mixer, cables, a patch book and adorable carboard cutouts.
Read MoreBiden administration targets 30 gigawatts of offshore wind turbines by 2030
The administration's plan lays out a target of building 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind projects nationwide by 2030.
Read MoreVisa will allow some transactions to be settled with cryptocurrency
Support for the USDC stablecoin will streamline crypto-based payments.
Read MoreA Jony Ive-designed Leica camera prototype is going up for auction
The final prototype version of a Leica M camera designed by Jony Ive is going up for auction in June.
Read MoreNew York rolls out first digital COVID-19 vaccine passports in the US
New York state has launched the US' first vaccine passports in the form of the mostly digital Excelsior Pass, but it's bound to stir ethical debates.
Read MoreThe UK's Alan Turing £50 bank note is a love letter to coding
The UK has unveiled its £50 Alan Turing bank note, and it's appropriately both very secure and a nod to the computer scientist's achievements.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Dyson's new laser-equipped vacuum
Dyson put a laser on a vacuum for some reason.
Read MoreReport links most vaccine misinformation online to just 12 people
Twelve of the most prominent anti-vaccine activists are responsible for a disproportionate amount of anti-vaccine misinformation on social media, a new report says.
Read MoreLG's 2021 OLED TV lineup starts at $1,299
LG has unveiled pricing for its 2021 OLED TV lineup, and it starts at $1,299 for the A1. Expect to pay considerably more for the C1 and G1, though.
Read MoreVTech’s latest instant camera for kids prints photos for only a penny
VTech's upcoming $75 instant camera for kids will only cost you a penny per printed photo, and it comes out this summer.
Read MorePresident Biden will nominate antitrust scholar Lina Khan to the FTC
President Biden intends to nominate Columbia Law School professor Lina Khan to serve as a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission.
Read MoreMozilla leads campaign for FCC to reinstate federal net neutrality law
Firefox maker Mozilla has been joined by Reddit and Vimeo in a renewed push to get the FCC to reinstate federal net neutrality rules repealed during the Trump era.
Read MoreCoca-Cola is launching vending machine subscriptions in Japan
Coca-Cola is launching a subscription service in Japan via its Coke on smartphone app that offers a soda per day for a monthly fee.
Read MorePanasonic is adding 6K video shooting to the S1
Panasonic is about to make several of its current cameras better via firmware updates, particularly the S1, S1H and BGH1.
Read MoreChina state TV criticizes Kohler, BMW for using facial recognition
Chinese state TV has criticized bathroom fixtures brand Kohler and automaker BMW for the use of facial recognition technology on visitors to their outlets in possible violation of privacy rules that took effect this year. The accusation came in an annual China Central Television broadcast Monday to mark World Consumer Rights Day that often highlights complaints against foreign brands. Facial recognition is used by China's government as part of a surveillance network to monitor the public through millions of video cameras.
Read MoreSony's new 4K TVs with 'cognitive' CPUs are rolling out, VRR will follow later
New 2021 4K TVs with HDMI 2.1 are starting to reach stores, but these high-end Sony Bravias aren't cheap.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about at-home COVID testing
In recent months, the FDA has approved a number of COVID tests which can be administered in the comfort of your own home and return results in a matter of minutes rather than days.
Read MoreUS lawmakers introduce bill to make high-speed internet available to all
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn has introduced the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (PDF), which will spend $94 billion to ensure that unserved and persistent poverty communities have access to affordable high-speed internet.
Read MoreThe inventor of the cassette tape has died
Lou Ottens, the former Philips engineer who gave the world its first compact cassette tape, has passed away.
Read MorePeloton Sessions let you schedule smaller classes with friends
Peloton is launching an official version of the Sessions feature it trialed in November that now lets members schedule smaller classes with friends via the iOS app.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Sonos' new $169 speaker is its smallest ever
A new speaker from Sonos, automate your spring cleaning for your iOS devices and more!
Read MoreNikon's full-frame Z9 with 8K video will arrive later this year
Nikon has announced that it's developing the Z9, a flagship full-frame mirrorless Z mount model with "the best still and video performance in Nikon history."
Read MoreSonos' Roam can reportedly pass music to other speakers
Sonos' upcoming Roam portable speaker may include a 'Sound Swap' feature that passes music to other devices.
Read MoreVizio tries to go public, five years after its messy first attempt
You know what they say: If at first you don't succeed at getting listed on the New York Stock Exchange because you made plans to merge with a massive Chinese streaming media company that bailed on you and its plans to expand into the US, try, try again. And that's exactly what Vizio, one of the biggest TV brands in the US, plans to do.
Read MoreUK to raise contactless payment limit to £100
The UK is raising the limit on contactless payments to £100 as it looks to encourage spending amid a phased end to lockdown.
Read MoreVizio revives its plan to go public
Vizio has revived its plans to go public more than five years after its first attempt at an IPO.
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Nintendo (15)
'Fortnite' is getting improved framerates and resolutions on Switch
The battle royale will take up slightly less storage space too.
Read More'Super Mario 3D All-Stars' goes away forever on March 31st
As Super Mario's 35th anniversary comes to end, some titles will be leaving the Nintendo eShop and retailers forever.
Read MoreNintendo's upgraded Switch may use NVIDIA DLSS for 4K gaming
Nintendo's next Switch may use an NVIDIA GPU that supports Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) that will allow it to output higher-quality graphics.
Read MoreNintendo and Niantic are teaming up again for an AR 'Pikmin' game
Remember Pokémon Go? Now Nintendo and Niantic are teaming up on a new Pikmin game.
Read MoreTake a look back at Engadget's favorite Game Boy Advance games
On the 20th anniversary of the Game Boy Advance, the Engadget staff looks back at some of its favorite GBA titles.
Read MoreTownbuilder's chill gameplay hits mobile and Switch this summer
The chill urban creation game 'Townscaper' is coming to mobile and Switch this summer after months of buzz on PC.
Read MoreAnimal Crossing adds a whoopie cushion in time for April Fool's Day
Nintendo will celebrate Animal Crossing: New Horizon's first birthday with a free update on March 18th.
Read MoreSwitch FPS 'Neon White' looks super weird, so here's how it works
It's part anime dating sim, part speedrunning thirst trap, and all first-person.
Read MoreA YouTuber crammed 'Tenet' onto Game Boy Advance cartridges out of spite
Imagine trying to decipher the already-muffled dialogue through a GBA speaker.
Read MoreThe designer of 'Everybody's Gone to the Rapture' has a new game coming this summer
'The Magnificent Trufflepigs' is a new indie game coming soon to the Switch and PC from Andrew Crawshaw, the lead designer of 'Everybody's Gone to the Rapture.'
Read MoreNintendo knocks 35 percent off Switch games for 'Mar10 Day'
Mar10 Day deals for Nintendo Switch include 35 percent off select Mario games.
Read MoreSuper Nintendo World will open March 18th with strong COVID-19 measures
After the planned February 4th launch was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Super Nintendo World will open on March 18th.
Read MoreOrlando’s Super Nintendo World reportedly won't open until 2025
After a pandemic-related construction delay, Universal's Epic Universe park in Orlando will miss its originally planned 2023 opening date.
Read MoreXenoblade's Pyra and Mythra join the 'Smash Bros. Ultimate' roster today
The latest stage is set on the back of a flying dragon.
Read MoreBloomberg: Next Nintendo Switch can output 4K and has a 7-inch OLED
The 4K-ready 'Switch Pro' (or whatever it's called) seems poised for release this year.
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PC Gaming (20)
Valve is still letting bots invade one of its longest-running games
'Team Fortress 2' has been nearly unplayable for over nine months.
Read More'Total War: Rome Remastered' revives an RTS classic on April 29th
Rome: Total War, one of the best real-time strategy games ever released, is getting a remaster.
Read More‘Dota 2’ update should make things much easier for newcomers
An overhauled new player experience arrives the same day as Netflix's 'Dota' anime.
Read MorePlaydate's mirror app links the handheld to a PC for streaming and control
When Panic's Playdate portable console ships, you'll be able to plug it into a PC to mirror the screen for streaming, or control it from the computer.
Read MoreValve's Steam Game Festival is now the Steam Next Fest
Valve's Steam Next Fest will start on June 16th.
Read MoreNow everyone can send Steam Remote Play Together links
Steam's Remote Play Together is available to all users now that it's out of beta.
Read MoreModder brings the world of Bioshock to 'Half-Life: Alyx'
While you patiently wait for the next BioSchock game, there's some new, unexpected Bioshock content you can try out.
Read MoreGeForce Now doubles its price for newcomers to $10 a month
Existing subscribers can keep paying $5/month for life.
Read MoreEpic Games Store lines up new social features including a party system
The Epic Games Store is building in a party system with voice and text chat.
Read MoreMicrosoft tests the Xbox's Auto HDR feature on PCs
Microsoft is bringing over the Auto HDR feature from its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles to PC.
Read MoreEA Play hits Xbox Game Pass on PC tomorrow
'Star Wars: Squadrons' arrives on EA Play on the same day.
Read MoreThanks to a fan, Rockstar is fixing GTA Online's slow PC loading times
GTA Online fans can thank one of their own for an upcoming fix for the game's infamous loading times on PC.
Read More'EVE Online' Anywhere beta allows you to play the MMO in your browser
CCP Games has started testing a version of the game called EVE Anywhere that will allow you to play the MMO, well, almost anywhere.
Read MoreNVIDIA's latency-reducing tech comes to 'Overwatch'
Starting today, NVIDIA's latency-reducing Reflex technology is available on Overwatch's PTR.
Read More'Crash Bandicoot 4' comes to PC on March 26th
'Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!' is also arriving on iOS and Android in a couple of weeks.
Read More'Valheim' surpasses 5.7 million copies sold in five weeks on Steam Early Access
Iron Gate co-founder Henrik Tornqvist says the studio is hiring more hands.
Read More'Watch Dogs: Legion' PC multiplayer delayed indefinitely due to bugs
Ubisoft has delayed 'Watch Dogs: Legion' PC multiplayer indefinitely after discovering GPU-related bugs.
Read More'Teardown' gets Steam Workshop support with over 100 mods
Destruction heist game Teardown's version 0.6 brings with it support for Steam Workshop and almost 100 hundred mods.
Read MoreValve halts development on 'Artifact,' makes it free for everyone
Valve is done with Artifact.
Read More'The Sinking City' developer says its game was illegally uploaded to Steam
On Monday, the studio shared a lengthy blog post and video detailing its allegations against Nacon.
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PlayStation (17)
'Days Gone' headlines April's batch of free PlayStation Plus games
PS5 owners already have access to the survival horror game via the PS Plus Collection.
Read More'Genshin Impact' heads to PS5 this spring with faster loading times and visual enhancements
Sony says the game will feature enhanced visuals, faster loading times and DualSense controller support.
Read MoreSony will close the PS3, PS Vita and PSP digital stores this summer
Sony will close the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PSP on July 2, and August 27th on Vita.
Read MoreSony's latest free PlayStation games include 'The Witness'
Just like what Sony promised back in February, it's giving away more PlayStation games this month as part of its Play At Home program — and yes, you still don't need a PS Plus subscription to get them.
Read More'Auto Chess' is coming to PS5 with haptic feedback
'Auto Chess' is coming to the PS5 on March 30th, and soon it's adding a Training Camp to assist new players.
Read MorePreservation effort unearths over 750 PlayStation 2 game prototypes
A preservation group has obtained over 750 PlayStation 2 game prototypes and demos, including 'God of War.'
Read MoreThe Morning After: PlayStation’s next-gen VR controllers look very different
PSVR: the next generation. And it's time to up your podcasting game.
Read MoreSony buys Evo esports tournament
With help from a company called RTS, Sony has bought one of the oldest and longest-running esports tournaments in the world.
Read MoreSquare Enix's 'Project Athia' is now 'Forspoken'
Project Athia has a final name. It's now known as Forspoken, and it's coming out next year.
Read MoreThese are Sony's PS5 VR controllers
Sony has unveiled the VR controllers for the PlayStation 5, and they represent a dramatic leap in control over the earlier Move wands.
Read MoreSony is giving away 'Horizon Zero Dawn' and nine other great games
The Play at Home program is ramping up in the coming weeks.
Read More'Disco Elysium' arrives on PS4, PS5 and Stadia on March 30th
Sony offered a look at several other indie games during a day-long showcase.
Read MoreThis PlayStation DVR add-on is coming back in Japan, and it will get PS5 support
Nasne still has PS3 styling, but later this year it will let Japanese gamers watch live TV and DVR recordings on their PS5.
Read MoreFormer Stadia chief Jade Raymond is making a new game for PlayStation
Raymond has opened an independent studio with backing from Sony.
Read More'Astro's Playroom' soundtrack hits streaming services just in time for the weekend
Time to put "I'm Your GPU" on repeat.
Read More'Doom 3' gets a second life on PlayStation VR
'Doom 3 VR Edition' revives the shooter for PlayStation VR — if you were eager to immerse yourself in 2004-era jump scares.
Read MorePlayStation Store will stop selling movies and TV shows on August 31st
Sony will stop offering movie and TV show purchases and rentals through the PlayStation Store on August 31st as streaming services dominate.
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Reviews (32)
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review: A great smart display and mediocre sleep tracker
For $100, the Nest Hub is already a compelling smart display that's cheaper than the original, with the sleep tracking being an added bonus. But based on my testing, I'm not sure I can count on it to improve my sleeping patterns just yet.
Read MoreMaster & Dynamic MW08 review: Small changes make a huge difference
Master & Dynamic covers nearly all of the bases for its latest flagship earbuds, which are undoubtedly the company's best yet.
Read MoreSigma's fp L is a tiny full-frame camera with a 61-megapixel sensor
Sigma has unveiled what it calls the "world's smallest and lightest single lens mirrorless camera," a claim that's easy to believe in looking at it.
Read MoreB&O's Beoplay HX headphones offer ANC and 35 hours of battery life
Bang & Olufsen has launched Beoplay HX, a new pair of wireless headphones that offers up to 35 hours of use with both Bluetooth and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) switched on.
Read MoreDyson’s V15 Detect vacuum hunts dust with a laser 'blade'
There's also a bigger stick vacuum for bigger messes and a new Omni-glide model for smaller living spaces.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The verdict on the OnePlus 9 Pro
And the big absence of movie theaters this last year.
Read MoreOnePlus 9 Pro review: A case against duopolies
Conventional wisdom — and quite a bit of market data — tells us that when people start shopping for high-end smartphones, they'll usually wind up with an iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy. With the new OnePlus 9 Pro, though, OnePlus makes a convincing argument for skipping the duopoly and trying something different. That's because the company managed to build its best smartphone yet, one truly deserving of the flagship label. Its focus on speed, screen quality, and a renewed commitment to photography just might help the brand win over a new legion of fans. It's just too bad OnePlus's best phones these days aren't the deals they used to be.
Read MoreMaster & Dynamic's MW08 earbuds combine premium materials and hybrid ANC
Master & Dynamic's latest true wireless earbuds are built with new materials, larger drivers and more robust active noise cancellation.
Read MoreYup, Apple Arcade is still worth five bucks a month
My recent Apple Arcade binge made me realize it's still worth $5 a month.
Read MoreDyson's new air purifier shows how much formaldehyde it's trying to destroy
The new Dyson Purifier Formaldehyde air purifiers — Hot+Cool (HP09) and Cool (TP09) — are able to distinguish formaldehyde from other VOCs using a dedicated solid-state formaldehyde sensor, in order to better monitor the carcinogenic gas constantly released from the likes of furniture, carpets, paint and flooring.
Read MoreICYMI: We spend a few nights with the Bose Sleepbuds 2
Here's a recap of Engadget's tech reviews from this week, including those for the Bose Sleepbuds 2 and AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU.
Read More'United States vs. Reality Winner' is sympathetic, but not essential
'United States vs. Reality Winner' is sympathetic whisteblower documentary that could go a lot deeper.
Read MoreOppo's X 2021 prototype shows that rollable phones have potential
The Oppo X 2021 prototype rollable phone can switch between a conventional 6.7-inch screen and a mini-tablet-like 7.4-inch screen. This is achieved by rolling part of the flexible OLED panel into the back of the phone, which supposedly avoids the creasing issue we've seen on foldables.
Read More‘The Lonely Assassins’ is the best Doctor Who game ever made
It's a found phone game that doesn't outstay its welcome, has some fun puzzle-solving elements and a very quirkly conclusion.
Read MoreAMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: A curious return to mid-range GPUs
AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT is a solid new mid-range GPU, but it's still not great forray tracing.
Read MoreDell's 40-inch ultrawide monitor is the best kind of excess
Dell's UltraSharp 40 is one of the best ultrawide monitors we've seen yet, it's just too bad it's not great with games.
Read MoreFender's hybrid Acoustasonic guitar is more than an experiment
The hybrid acoustic-electric guitar line from Fender grows to become more than an experiment.
Read MoreCorsair’s new 60-percent keyboard is a rare and overpriced misstep
Corsair's new 60-percent mechanical gaming keyboard isn't really bad, but it also isn't particularly good either.
Read MoreBose Sleepbuds 2 review: How much is a good night's rest worth?
While comfortable and effective, minor issues pile up for this $250 single-purpose gadget.
Read MoreICYMI: We test drive Volkswagen’s ID.4 EV crossover
Engadget's tech reviews from this week include Volkswagen's ID.4 EV, the Bose Sport Open earbuds and the Mila smart air purifier.
Read MoreMila hands-on: Much smarter (and pricier) than your average air purifier
The $360 Mila is a lot smarter than most air purifiers, giving you a ton of customization and personalization options.
Read MoreSSL's UF8 DAW controller is a luxury in search of an audience
Solid State Logic's UF8 gives your DAW's controls a physical incarnation. It's not the first mixing controller, nor is it the cheapest, but it's one of the more comprehensive.
Read MoreBose Sport Open Earbuds review: Great for workouts, but not much else
Bose Sport Open Earbuds keep your ears open to your environment while you exercise, which can increase safety for runners and other workout situations. However, the design limits performance elsewhere, so you have to accept sacrifices that could be deal breakers.
Read MoreSamsung's 980 NVMe SSD boasts high performance with a tradeoff
Samsung has unveiled an entry 980 NVMe SSD that promises higher performance — with tradeoffs that keep the price down.
Read MoreGatorade made a sweat patch to track your perspiration
The composition of your sweat can tell you a lot about what your body needs to recover after a workout. The problem is, it takes a lot of effort for anything to register on Gatorade's Gx sweat patch.
Read MoreArlo’s Video Doorbell and Pro 3 cameras helped me survive suburbia
The Arlo video doorbell and Pro 3 cameras helped Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar avoid package theft and keep an eye on his surroundings.
Read MoreICYMI: We review Samsung’s improved Galaxy Chromebook 2
This week Engadget reviewed Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2, Owlet's Dream Lab sleep coaching program and the Canon EOS R5 camera.
Read MoreAbleton Live 11: The biggest upgrades explained
Ableton Live 11 is partially about playing catchup and partially about looking to the future.
Read MoreOwlet Dream Lab review: Can a sleep coaching program help my kids?
Here's Engadget's review of Dream Lab by Owlet, a sleep training program that promises to help your child sleep better.
Read MoreCanon EOS R5 review: A powerhouse of a camera with video compromises
Canon's EOS R5 is an innovative high-resolution 8K mirrorless camera, but it's not for everyone.
Read More'It Takes Two' turns a good platformer into a saccharine romcom
Am I supposed to be rooting for these parents to get divorced?
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Chromebook 2: A better balance of premium and practical
Samsung's latest Galaxy Chromebook is a lot easier to recommend than its predecessor. It's both better and cheaper, a rare combination.
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Robotics (4)
Boston Dynamic's new 'Stretch' robot is designed for boxes, not backflips
Boston Dynamics has revealed its latest robot, Stretch, designed for far less glamorous purposes than its other creations.
Read MoreThis robot artist stops to consider its brushstrokes like a real person
What sets this AI apart from some of the other artistically-inclined ones we've seen in the past is that it doesn't generate the paintings it creates at random.
Read MoreResearchers create a swimming robot that can 'heal' itself
Researchers at UC San Diego created a tiny robot shaped like a fish that could reassemble itself when broken apart.
Read MoreInsect-like drones can take a beating and keep flying
Researchers have built drones whose insect-like agility and toughness helps them fly through tight spaces — and take some punishment, too.
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Samsung (12)
Samsung adds a podcast section to its free-entertainment app
If you own a Samsung phone, you now have yet another way to listen to your favorite audio shows
Read MoreSamsung's 512GB DDR5 module is a showcase for the future of RAM
Samsung has unveiled a new RAM module that shows the potential of DDR5 memory in terms of speed and capacity.
Read MoreSamsung will use drone deliveries for Galaxy products in Ireland
Some Samsung customers in Ireland will receive their orders through a courier that can take to the skies and reach them within a few minutes.
Read MoreSamsung reveals pricing for its latest Q-series and A-series soundbars
The HW-Q800A, which offers built-in Alexa voice control and Dolby Atmos support, costs $900.
Read MoreSamsung latest high-res monitors go all-in on HDR
Samsung has launched its business and consumer lineup of high-resolution monitors, and this year, all 12 of them support HDR.
Read MoreSamsung packed smoother screens into its newest A-series phones
Samsung's latest Unpacked event has just kicked off, and just as a bevy of leaks predict, there's nary a flagship phone in sight. Instead, Samsung its second major live stream of the year — or third, if you count its CES keynote — to show off a refreshed line of mid-range smartphones, including the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, and Galaxy A72.
Read MoreSamsung says it may skip the Galaxy Note this year
During Samsung's annual shareholder's meeting, co-CEO Koh Dong-jin said that the company is grappling with a shortage of chips and that it "might be difficult" to release a Note model in the second half of 2021 as it had planned.
Read MoreSamsung will hold its next Unpacked event on March 17th
It was only two months ago that Samsung held an Unpacked event to announce the Galaxy S21, but the company is already sending out invites for another event it plans to hold on March 17th at 10 AM ET.
Read MoreSamsung's ISOCELL 2.0 could boost the quality of your next phone camera
Samsung has unveiled ISOCELL 2.0 technology that lets high-resolution phone cameras capture vivid photos.
Read MoreSamsung and Mastercard are working on a fingerprint payment card
Samsung is collaborating with Mastercard on a biometric scanning payment card with a built-in fingerprint reader.
Read MoreWatch Samsung detail its Micro LED TVs
We got a first look at Samsung's 2021 TV lineup at CES 2021, but on Tuesday the company provided more information on details like pricing and availability.
Read MoreSamsung confirms availability for its 2021 TV lineup
Samsung has confirmed its full range of 2021 TVs including high-end Micro LEDs, Neo QLEDs, more Frame TVs, and new gaming and smart monitors.
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Science (7)
Scotland’s renewable energy matched 97 percent of demand in 2020
97.4 percent of Scotland's gross electric consumption came from clean energy sources in 2020.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Bill Gates on why we can't have electric airplanes
In his new book, tech luminary Bill Gates lays out his comprehensive plan to halt the oncoming environmental apocalypse, blunt the effects of human-caused climate change, and keep Earth habitable for the next generation.
Read MoreStella McCartney shows off the world's first clothes made from mushroom leather
Mylo's mushroom leather offers a far more sustainable alternative to the current plastic-made fake leathers available today.
Read MoreThis mouse embryo grew in an artificial uterus
Researchers have managed to grow the embryo of a mammal inside an artificial womb for the first time.
Read MoreRussia sank a neutrino observatory into the world's deepest lake
Baikal-GVD will help scientists study the history of the universe.
Read MoreNew 3D printing technique could make lab-grown organs more practical
A fast 3D printing technique could lead to healthy lab-grown organs that are ready in minutes rather than hours.
Read MoreResearchers build the fastest laser-based random number generator
A new random number generator that uses a micro laser developed by researchers at NTU Singapore is a hundred times faster than computer-based systems.
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Smartphones (18)
Xiaomi's first foldable phone has a shape-shifting 'liquid lens' camera
Xiaomi unveiled its first foldable phone, the Mi Mix Fold, which follows the same inward-folding form factor as Huawei's Mate X2 and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 2. What makes this device stand out, though, is the "liquid lens" on one of its rear cameras.
Read MoreXiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra has a tiny selfie screen on the back
Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra is the first smartphone to utilize Samsung's more powerful ISOCELL GN2 sensor for its main camera, and to get the most out of it, the device packs a small screen next to the rear cameras for higher-quality selfies.
Read MoreThe repairable Fairphone 2 gets an Android update five years after launch
Ethical phone company Fairphone's first modular handset, the five-year-old Fairphone 2, is getting an Android 9 update.
Read MoreQualcomm's Snapdragon 780G brings 5nm tech to affordable phones
A faster CPU and 5nm processor promises to make those devices faster.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will feature Hasselblad cameras
The time for open secrets is over — OnePlus has just announced its new OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro smartphones during a streamed launch event this morning.
Read MoreWatch the OnePlus 9 launch event with us live at 9:40AM ET
OnePlus isn't exactly known for keeping secrets — the company has spent the last few weeks teasing the launch of its new OnePlus 9 series smartphones, and a bevy of related leaks mean there's little left to the imagination at this point. (Hello, OnePlus Watch!) I can think of one way to have some fun with the company's latest streaming launch event, though: by watching it unfold with me and Engadget reviews editor Cherlynn Low.
Read MoreMotorola is trying that 'your phone can be a PC' thing again
Motorola's new 'Ready For' platform for the Edge Plus smartphone creates a desktop-style experience on a monitor or TV.
Read MoreWatch Samsung's Galaxy Awesome Unpacked with us live at 9:40AM ET
Samsung usually saves its Unpacked events for its flashiest, highest-profile product launches, but today — well, things might be a little different. When the company kicks off its third major online event in as many months at 10:00 AM Eastern/7:00 AM Pacific this morning, it plans to explain how it will "bring Awesome to everyone," a process that's pretty much guaranteed to involve revealing a handful of affordable new Galaxy A series smartphones. And sure, I guess you could get your news straight from Samsung's stream, but I dare say you'd have a lot more fun watching it along with us.
Read MoreUtah considers bill that would install anti-porn filters on new phones
Utah's Republican governor has until March 25th to veto or sign a bill requiring phones and tablets sold in the state to automatically block pornography.
Read MoreOppo's Find X3 Pro has a 30x 'microscope' camera
The Oppo Find X3 Pro's main focus is photography, packing the same flagship sensor in both the main camera and the ultra-wide camera, both of which support 10-bit color. There's also a rare 30x microscopic camera.
Read MoreASUS' ROG Phone 5 focuses on audio quality for mobile gamers
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has redesigned innards for better heat dissipation, weight distribution and audio performance. There's also a Pro model plus a limited edition ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, with the latter boasting a whopping 18GB of RAM.
Read MoreThe Morning After: OnePlus is getting some photography help for its new flagship phone
More OnePlus teasers, Nintendo World finally opens in Japan, and China's five-year plan for technology and science.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 9 series will debut with Hasselblad-tuned cameras on March 23rd
OnePlus will unveil its latest flagship smartphones — the OnePlus 9 5G series — during a streaming launch event at 9 AM Eastern on March 23rd. And when those phones make their debut, they'll pack cameras tuned by venerable Swedish camera company Hasselblad.
Read MoreHuawei's smartphone struggles are hitting it hard in China
Huawei's trouble with the US is costing it at home — it lost the market share lead in China to Oppo.
Read MoreNubia's new Red Magic phone packs a 165Hz screen and up to 18GB of RAM
Nubia is back with the Snapdragon 888-based Red Magic 6 series gaming phone, which boasts a faster internal fan, along with two world firsts in the mobile market: a 165Hz display and up to 18GB of RAM.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Bigger batteries rumored for the next iPhone
The latest iPhone 13 rumors, ideas for killing time at home and next-gen rockets.
Read MoreGoogle's predictive 'Smart Compose' is coming to chat apps in Pixel phones
Google is sharing a few updates coming to Pixel phones, including tweaks to Recorder, an underwater upgrade for photography and Smart Compose coming to more apps.
Read MoreApple's next iPhone could feature a smaller display notch and larger battery
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the 2021 iPhone won't feature a drastically different design than its predecessor but could come with a smaller notch.
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Social Media (44)
Discord adds audio-only Stage Channels for Clubhouse-like presentations
Discord is introducing a feature called Stage Channels that allows users to broadcast a live audio conversation to a group of listeners.
Read MoreInstagram brings TikTok Duet-style collaborations to Reels
With the Remix feature, the TikTok clone has even more of TikTok's DNA.
Read MoreFacebook makes it easier for users to see News Feed stories in chronological order
Facebook is rolling out a News Feed update that lets you switch off algorithmically-ranked posts in favor of a chronological timeline.
Read MoreWhatsApp payments get approved by Brazil's central bank
Brazil's central bank has approved peer-to-peer payments for the Facebook—owned messaging service, allowing users to send money to each other with cards issued by Visa and Mastercard.
Read MoreLinkedIn now lets you add pronouns to your profile
LinkedIn will allow all its users to add pronouns to the top of their profiles.
Read MoreUS labor board orders Elon Musk to delete a threatening tweet from 2018
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found that Tesla violated US labor laws by firing a union activist and threatening workers' benefits via a tweet from CEO Elon Musk.
Read MoreTwitter surveys users about Facebook-style emoji reactions
Some Twitter users are getting surveys asking them to pick between several different emoji reaction sets.
Read MoreJack Dorsey’s ‘first tweet' NFT sells for $2.9 million
Fifteen years after Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sent the world's first tweet, the message has sold for nearly $3 million as an NFT.
Read MoreTikTok bans some Myanmar accounts to limit the reach of violent videos
TikTok is banning accounts from Myanmar that post violent videos, but it comes long after other sites took action.
Read MoreDonald Trump plans to launch a social network in 'two to three months'
A Donald Trump aide says the former President will launch a social network in two to three months, although it may have trouble getting the tech partners it needs.
Read MoreTwitter creates an entity in Turkey to obey a social media law
Twitter has set up a legal body in Turkey to comply with a social media law, but there are concerns this might have consequences for privacy and freedom of speech.
Read MoreInstagram and WhatsApp are back online after an outage this afternoon
Instagram and WhatsApp appear to be coming back online after going down for roughly an hour in an outage that affected multiple Facebook services.
Read More15 years in, Twitter is ready to be more than just tweets
For 15 years, Twitter has looked pretty much the same. Now, the company is poised to move beyond the tweet.
Read MoreTwitter is 'reviewing' its rules for world leaders
Twitter will survey users on whether politicians should have to follow the same rules as everyone else.
Read MoreTwitter test plays YouTube videos directly in its iOS app
It's a welcome quality-of-life move.
Read MoreYouTube's TikTok competitor Shorts expands to the US
Last fall, YouTube introduced Shorts, a short-form video platform that competes directly with TikTok (as well as other TikTok clones like Instagram's Reels. While YouTube users from all around the world have been able to view Shorts, only people in India had initial access to the Shorts creation tools built into the YouTube app. That changes today, as the company announced the Shorts beta is expanding to the US.
Read MoreTikTok will make personalized ads mandatory on April 15th
Starting next month, TikTok won't have an option to only see general ads anymore.
Read MoreRussia threatens to ban Twitter in the next month
Russian authorities are making demands that Twitter is reluctant to meet.
Read MoreInstagram stops adults from DMing teens who don't follow them
Instagram is making it harder for creeps by preventing adults from sending DMs to teens that don't follow them, and making it harder to find those teens.
Read MoreTwitter lets users tie multiple 2FA security keys to their accounts
Twitter has rolled out an update that allows you to enroll more than one hardware security key to your account for two-factor authentication.
Read MoreClubhouse is blocked in Oman, but the exact reason is unclear
A regulator said the app lacks a permit, though critics claim the move is an attack on free speech.
Read MoreTinder users will soon be able to access a background check database
The owner of massive dating apps Tinder and Match has just announced a new partnership to help keep its users safe. Match Group, which owns Tinder, Match, OK Cupid, Hinge and several other services, has made an investment in Garbo, a non-profit, female-founded background check platform. As part of the deal, Garbo's platform will be available to people using Match Group app, starting with Tinder later this year.
Read MoreTwitter fixed a bug that suspended users for posting the word 'Memphis'
Twitter has fixed a bug that resulted in users who tweeted the word Memphis being suspended for up to 12 hours for breaking the site's rules.
Read MoreClubhouse tackles privacy issues with its drop-in audio chats
Clubhouse is making some big changes to its drop-in audio chat, including an end to requiring phone contacts and starting a program to foster creators.
Read MorePakistan bans TikTok again for hosting 'obscene' content
Tiktok users in Pakistan won't be able to access the app yet again after the Peshawar High Court issued an order to ban the short-form video sharing platform in the country.
Read MoreFacebook is testing sticker ads in Stories
It's giving creators more ways to monetize their audiences.
Read MoreTwitter tests full-size images previews in your feed on iOS and Android
Before the start of today's test, Twitter cropped all non-16:9 images to maintain uniformity on your timeline.
Read MoreTikTok adds new comment controls to discourage bullying
TikTok is introducing new features meant to reduce bullying and harassment on its platform: new comment controls and in-app prompts to discourage nasty comments.
Read MoreRussia slows down Twitter for not removing 'illegal content'
Russia is slowing down Twitter's speed for allegedly failing to remove illegal content and materials with prohibited information.
Read MoreInstagram Lite reboot squeezes the app into a 2MB package
Instagram Lite has been boiled down to a package that'll take up just 2MB on your phone.
Read MoreInstagram starts rolling out an auto-caption sticker for Stories
The feature should make Stories more accessible for hard of hearing users.
Read MoreTwitter sues Texas AG alleging political retaliation for Trump ban
Twitter has sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly abusing his office to retaliate against former President Trump's ban.
Read MoreThe Morning After: How much is the first tweet worth?
The first tweet ever is available as an NFT, and the price is already up to $700,000.
Read MoreTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey has created an NFT for the first tweet
The first tweet ever is up for auction, or at least an NFT linked to it is.
Read MoreTwitter is testing an 'Undo Send' button for tweets
Twitter is testing an undo send button that lets you instantly take back a sent tweet.
Read MoreLinkedIn stops collecting tracking data ahead of iOS 14 changes
The company is getting ahead of a change that will require developers to ask for permission from iOS users to track them.
Read MoreTikTok's Q&A features open to all creators
TikTok is now opening its question and answer features to anyone with a creator account.
Read MoreWhy is Clubhouse so addicted to notifications?
Clubhouse says that notifications are an important part of its service. Some users say the app sends far too many.
Read MoreInstagram 'unintentionally' hid likes for more people today
A bug added more people to Instagram's test program, but now it's rolling back the change.
Read MoreTwitter's Clubhouse-style audio chat rooms land on Android
But only iOS users can host Twitter Spaces for now.
Read MoreTikTok forms an EU Safety Advisory Council following scrutiny from regulators
TikTok has formed a nine-member Safety Advisory Council in Europe to help shape its content moderation policies and practices
Read MoreTwitter will label tweets with misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines
Twitter will label tweets with "misleading" information about COVID-19 vaccines and ban accounts that repeatedly break its rules.
Read MoreInstagram will let four users go live in a single stream
Instagram is expanding Live to be able to accommodate more than two broadcasters in a single stream.
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Space (31)
The Morning After: SpaceX lost another Starship prototype
Today's headlines: Xiaomi's first foldable phone has a shape-shifting 'liquid lens' camera, Volkswagen's 'Voltswagen' rebranding is just an April Fool's stunt and what is happening to SpaceX's prototype Starships?
Read MoreSpaceX lost its fourth Starship prototype in a row
SpaceX lost its SN11 Starship prototype in mid-flight, possibly due to an engine failure.
Read MoreMeet SpaceX's first all-civilian flight crew
SpaceX and Shift4 have revealed the full crew for Inspiration4, SpaceX's first all-civilian mission.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic’s VSS Imagine is its shiny, next-gen spaceship
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShip III will start ground tests later this year. It's an eye-catching vessel, finished with a mirror-like material that's meant to reflect its surroundings. The coating also offers thermal protection.
Read MoreNASA's TESS spacecraft has already found 2,200 possible planets
NASA's TESS spacecraft has already found 2,200 potential planets, surpassing its original goal and raising hope of finding Earth-like worlds.
Read MoreThis is the most detailed picture of a black hole to date
Scientists have captured an image of the M87 galaxy's black hole showing how it looks in polarized light, revealing the shape of key magnetic fields.
Read More'Hamster ball' robot could explore Moon caves
The ESA is backing a 'hamster ball' robot, DAEDALUS, that would explore Moon caves for signs of water ice and even potential settler sites.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Extraterrestrial careers and the power of human cultural bias
Mathematics may be considered a universal constant — and surefire way to communicate with extraterrestrials — but there's no guarantee that the next spacefaring civilization we come in contact with will understand the universe the way we do.
Read MoreWhat it will take for humans to colonize the Moon and Mars
When it lifts off in late 2024, NASA's Artemis mission will perform crucial groundwork needed for humanity to further explore and potentially colonize the Moon as well as eventually serve as a jumping-off point in our quest to reach Mars. But given how inhospitable space is, NASA and its partners will face a significant challenge in keeping tomorrow's colonists alive and well.
Read MoreSmart's airless bike tires use NASA tech to defeat punctures
NASA-approved startup Smart is using the space agency's smart memory alloy tech in its Metl bike tires.
Read MoreNASA plans test flight for Ingenuity prototype helicopter over Mars
The agency announced it plans to test fly the 4-pound prototype helicopter no earlier than April 8th.
Read MoreLego unveils a Space Shuttle Discovery and Hubble Telescope set
NASA worked with Lego on the 1:70 scale, 2,354-piece kit.
Read MoreLegal questions linger as governments and companies keep pushing into space
The Perseverance rover's landing on Mars is still fresh in people's memories, privately-owned companies are ferrying people and supplies into orbit, and NASA continues to work on "the most powerful rocket" it has ever built. But as world governments and private enterprises continue to eye the skies for opportunities, a SXSW panel called "Who on Earth should govern Space" makes clear that the world's laws dealing with space aren't evolving as fast as the technology that gets us there.
Read MorePresident Biden picks former senator and one-time astronaut Bill Nelson to lead NASA
The three-term senator from Florida and Biden ally has long been an advocate of NASA's mandate.
Read MoreNASA and SpaceX agree to share data to avoid satellite collisions
NASA and SpaceX have signed a joint agreement in an effort to prevent their assets from crashing into each other.
Read MoreWatch NASA's SLS Core Stage fire for eight minutes
NASA's Moon mission rocket completed an important test on Thursday.
Read MorePerseverance recording reveals what driving on Mars sounds like
NASA has released an audio recording of the rover's 90-foot drive in Jezero Crater on March 7th, which was captured by its entry, descent and landing (EDL) microphone.
Read MoreSpaceX posts a clearer look at the Starship SN10 test flight
Elon Musk says SN11 is 'almost ready to fly' but first you can see everything that went right during the SN10 test flight.
Read MoreElon Musk reveals why the SN10 Starship exploded
Elon Musk has revealed what went wrong with the SN10 test flight.
Read MoreRussia and China want to build an 'international' station on the Moon
The two countries say they will collaborate on an "International Lunar Science Station" that they plan to open to other countries.
Read MoreComets may have seeded Earth with life-supporting carbon
A snapshot of a comet carrying carbon as it zipped past Earth in 2016 is helping NASA learn more about the origins of life.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Elon Musk and the quest to build a better rocket engine
Putting people safely into orbit is no small feat, especially without the seemingly limitless R&D budgets afforded to national space programs. However that has done little to dissuade a new generation of the private spaceflight companies from making the attempt.
Read MoreNASA took Perseverance for its first 'spin' on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has completed its first test drive since landing on the surface of Mars on February 18th.
Read MoreThe world's largest telescope is edging closer to completion
This week, the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Mirror Lab began work on the sixth of seven primary mirror segments for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT).
Read MoreNASA awards key contract to bring rock samples back from Mars
NASA has taken a big step in the Mars Sample Return mission, awarding the Mars Ascent Propulsion System (MAPS) contract to longtime NASA contractor Northrup Grumman Systems.
Read MoreThe Morning After: SpaceX's latest Starship explodes on the landing pad
Watch SpaceX's SN10 Starship explode suddenly on the landing pad in Texas.
Read MoreSpaceX's SN10 Starship sticks the landing -- and then explodes
This Starship prototype was the first one to fly twice, and the third one to blow up.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Who wants to go to the Moon?
For this morning's roundup, we're looking under the hood of the Perseverance rover, and a way for you to visit the Moon in 2023 on a SpaceX rocket.
Read MoreSpaceX's first lunar tourist is looking for eight crew members
Yusaku Maezawa will fly on the first civilian mission to the Moon -- and maybe you will too.
Read MoreThe CPU from Apple's iMac G3 is powering NASA's Perseverance rover
When NASA's Perseverance guided itself to the surface of Mars on February 18th, it did so with the help of the same processor that powered the 1998 iMac G3.
Read MoreRocket Lab reveals plans for reusable rocket with 8 ton payload
Rocket Lab is developing a new, larger reusable rocket called the Neutron that can carry a payload of 8 tons into low-Earth orbit.
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Streaming (64)
Netflix pays a reported $450 million for two 'Knives Out' sequels
'Knives Out' 2 and 3 are coming to Netflix, with star Daniel Craig and director Rian Johnson returning.
Read MoreGlastonbury Festival will livestream a concert series for the first time
The Glastonbury Festival is holding its first livestreamed event on May 22nd, with big groups like Coldplay and Haim in the lineup.
Read MoreSpotify's new personalized mixes focus on artists, genres and decades
Starting today, all free and premium Spotify users will be able access three new personalized mixes inspired by Daily Mix.
Read MoreYouTube will try hiding video dislike counts from some users
Over the next few weeks, YouTube plans to test several new interface designs that won't publicly display how many dislikes a video has earned.
Read MoreTwitch suspended a channel that showed footage of George Floyd's fatal assault
Nonprofit news outlet Unicorn Riot was streaming the trial of Floyd's alleged murderer.
Read MoreSpotify's plans for live audio include its own version of Clubhouse
The company is revamping Locker Room, a live audio app it bought, to focus on music, sports and cultural conversations.
Read MoreT-Mobile is killing its own TV streaming service in favor of YouTube TV
T-Mobile's TV streaming services won't look the same after April 29th: The carrier has announced that it's expanding its collaboration with Google across its products, including TVision.
Read MorePeloton is adding Verzuz battle playlists
Classes will pit two artists' music catalogs against each other.
Read MoreDisney+ and ESPN+ are coming to Comcast Xfinity set-top boxes
Both services should be available to all X1 and Flex subscribers in the coming weeks.
Read MoreDisney+ will start shooting 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' in April
Disney+ is delaying the start of production on its 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' series to April, but it's also providing a look at the expanded cast.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Peacock is reassessing 17,000 hours of WWE content
Today's headlines: New York rolls out first digital COVID-19 vaccine passports in the US, MIT study finds labeling errors in datasets used to test AI and Peacock is removing racist scenes from classic WWE matches.
Read MorePeacock is removing racist scenes from classic WWE matches
NBCUniversal's Peacock is removing racist scenes from classic WWE matches as it comes to terms with a troublesome streaming catalog.
Read MoreNetflix is launching 40 anime movies and shows in 2021
Netflix has announced at Tokyo's AnimeJapan 2021 Expo that it's launching around 40 anime shows and movies within the year, which is double the number of titles it released in 2020.
Read MoreHBO Max gets more accessible with audio-described content rollout
The changes coming this week include "nearly 1,500 hours of audio described content on web and mobile platforms." Some of these titles include His Dark Materials, Dunkirk, Euphoria and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Read MoreParamount+ will stream Serie A soccer in the US starting next season
ViacomCBS snatched the rights away from ESPN+.
Read MoreGrab a subscription to Disney+ while it's still $70 a year
Save $10 by snagging a yearly subscription to Disney+ before a price increase on Friday, March 26th.
Read MoreSonos now has a 24-bit music streaming option
Qobuz is the first service to offer that level of audio streaming quality through Sonos speakers.
Read MoreNetflix's animated film 'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' arrives April 30th
Netflix has announced that "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" animated film from Into the Spider-Verse's Lord & Miller will arrive on April 30th.
Read MoreMovies Anywhere is now available on Samsung TVs
You can download the software on any Samsung smart TV released between 2017 and 2021.
Read MoreRegal Cinemas strikes Warner Bros. deal to show 2021 movies alongside HBO Max
Regal cinemas has announced that it will re-open US theaters on April 2nd with the release of Warner Bros.' Godzilla vs. Kong.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Dota: Dragon's Blood' and 'Invincible'
Netflix and Amazon are both launching new animated series this week: 'Dota: Dragon's Blood' and 'Invincible.'
Read MoreDisney+ calls 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' its 'most watched' series premiere
According to Disney, its new MCU series debuted with the 'most watched' premiere ever on Disney+.
Read MoreNetflix is adapting a Keanu Reeves comic into a live-action film and anime series
Netflix plans not one but two adaptations of BRZRKR.
Read MoreA black-and-white version of 'Justice League' is heading to HBO Max
Zack Snyder isn't done with Justice League just yet.
Read MoreSpotify's new home screen lets you quickly resume unfinished podcasts
About a year ago, Spotify revamped its home screen to make it easier to find your favorite playlists and podcasts. It was a pretty helpful redesign, and today Spotify announced that it's further tweaking things with a focus on quickly getting back to what you've been listening to.
Read MoreRoku will stream every episode of 'This Old House' for free
Roku now owns every last bit of 'This Old House,' and it's streaming all episodes for free through the Roku Channel.
Read More'Tenet' finally comes to HBO Max on May 1st
'Tenet' is finally streaming on HBO Max on May 1st, several months after its originally planned theatrical debut.
Read MoreHulu’s WeWork documentary depicts the rise and fall of a cult
Hulu's WeWork documentary takes a look at the dramatic rise and fall of a company, but it can't get a handle on the enigma at the heart of its story.
Read MoreNew NFL rights deal hands Thursday Night Football to Amazon
The NFL's new 11-year TV deal includes streaming on Amazon, Peacock, Paramount+ and ESPN+.
Read MoreEvery episode of 'The Office' will be free on Peacock for one week
Peacock has made every episode of 'The Office' free to stream for one week starting on March 18th to both mark the anniversary and boost viewership.
Read MoreT-Mobile customers are getting a free Pandora app that features Sirius XM content
Starting on March 23rd, T-Mobile customers will have access to an "enhanced" version of Pandora that includes ad-free weekend listening.
Read MoreBandsintown Plus brings its livestreamed concerts to Apple TV
Live concert streaming service Bandsintown Plus is bringing exclusive performances from Charli XCX, Phoebe Bridgers and Haim to Apple TV.
Read MoreYouTube Studio has a tool that checks for copyright violations during upload
The Checks system gives users the chance to address problems that could affect the video's reach and revenue.
Read MoreThe original 'Star Wars: Clone Wars' and 'Ewoks' are coming to Disney+
Disney+ is adding the original 'Star Wars: Clone Wars' series and 'Ewoks' on April 2nd.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Netflix dominates Oscar nominations during a pandemic year
The Academy has announced the nominees for the 2021 Oscars, and Netflix is, again, the frontrunner, grabbing 31 nominations. And Elon Musk adds another title to his LinkedIn.
Read MoreFox's Tubi is the latest free streaming service to explore original shows
Fox's Tubi service may soon dip into original content to draw you in — including movies and TV shows.
Read MoreStreaming dominates Oscar nominations in a stay-at-home year
The Oscar nominations for 2021 were dominated by streaming movies thanks in part to the pandemic, with 'Mank' and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' some of the frontrunners.
Read MoreHBO Max will debut an ad-supported tier in June
AT&T expects to have up to 150 million HBO and HBO Max subscribers by 2026.
Read MoreNetflix's 'Resident Evil' CG anime leans on familiar voice actors
Plot details and voice actors have been revealed for the new 'Resident Evil' anime series on Netflix.
Read MoreThe Roku Channel's first free exclusive show will debut next week
Roku's free channel is adding exclusive programming, starting with 'Cypher.'
Read MoreSpotify's shared playlist queue feature expands to Polestar 2 vehicles
You can now take advantage of Group Sessions in the first (and currently only) Android Automotive car, the Polestar 2.
Read MoreNetflix 'test' pushes password sharers to get their own account
The days of Netflix taking a lax stance toward password sharing may be coming to an end.
Read MoreHBO Max will show off its streaming library with an interactive SXSW experience
HBO Max Orbit will find clips that match your facial movements and voice.
Read MoreVudu has arrived on Amazon's Fire TV platform
Now Amazon Fire TV users can rent or buy videos from Vudu.
Read MoreESPN+ live sports and originals are now available on Hulu
You'll be able to buy UFC pay-per-views through Hulu this summer.
Read MoreTwitch might be testing a streamer scoring system to facilitate ad sales
The Brand Safety Score popped up in the internal Twitch API.
Read MoreDisney+ has more than 100 million subscribers
Less than two years into its existence, Disney+ has 100 million subscribers.
Read MoreAmazon’s IMDb TV comes to more devices, including PS4 and LG Smart TVs
Amazon's free, ad-supported streaming service comes to even more devices.
Read MoreVerzuz music battles are moving to Triller
Creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are giving some of their Triller shares to Verzuz performers.
Read MoreZack Snyder's 'Justice League' cut leaked early on HBO Max
The Snyder Cut of 'Justice League' leaked, but HBO Max pulled it before anyone could finish all four hours.
Read MoreApple TV+ will offer shows from women's rights advocate Malala Yousafzai
Apple has struck a deal for TV+ shows from Nobel laureate and women's rights advocate Malala Yousafzai.
Read MoreAmazon's 'Good Night Oppy' will tell the story of NASA's Opportunity Mars rover
With Perseverance capturing the imagination of people the world over, Amazon plans to tell the story of one of its predecessors.
Read MoreTurntable.fm is back and Turntable.fm is also coming back
Not only is the website itself back up and running (though with a password required for access), there's also another effort to bring it back in a new form.
Read More'Coming 2 America' gets an early release on Amazon Prime
You can watch the 'Coming to America' sequel on Amazon right now, one day early.
Read MorePlex's free streaming service is now available in the Apple TV app
After a short beta period, Plex's Apple TV app integration is now live.
Read MoreNetflix's Fast Laughs is a TikTok-style comedy feed for your phone
The TikTok-style feature pulls videos from comedy shows and movies as well as stand-up specials.
Read MoreAmazon Fire TV adds more live channels, including IMDb TV and Plex
You can now ask Alexa to play live programs.
Read MoreBill Nye explains disasters in Peacock's 'The End is Nye'
Bill Nye is heading back to TV (again).
Read MoreSoundCloud's listener-based royalties promise better pay for indie artists
SoundCloud is switching to 'fan-powered' royalties that pay artists based on the music you listen to, potentially helping indie musicians.
Read MoreOur favorite shows, audiobooks and music to fall asleep to
Here's a list of Engadget's favorite media to fall asleep to.
Read More'Dota: Dragon's Blood' trailer gives a clearer view of Netflix's new anime series
A full trailer has arrived for Netflix's anime series based on 'Dota 2.'
Read MoreThe Morning After: Netflix's Golden Globes success story
Crushing it at the Golden Globes, EVs that can handle very, very cold weather and more!
Read MoreNetflix dominates the Golden Globes with help from 'The Crown'
The Golden Globe awards were handed out last night and the evening's biggest winner was Netflix, as streaming companies continue to dominate the pandemic.
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Tablets (3)
Barnes & Noble teamed up with Lenovo for its new 10-inch Nook tablet
Barnes & Noble has launched a new 10-inch Nook tablet that it has designed in collaboration with Lenovo.
Read MoreBarnes & Noble's new Nook tablet will be revealed soon
The Nook tablet isn't dead -- Barnes & Noble and Lenovo are collaborating on a new device.
Read MoreBloomberg: New iPad Pros will include Thunderbolt and Mini LED tech
A 2021 iPad Pro refresh could bring M1-class CPUs and Thunderbolt connectivity.
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Tomorrow (3)
SXSW in VR just made me miss the real world even more
SXSW 2021 was surprisingly lonely in VR -- it just made me miss the real show even more.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: WTF are NFTs?
This week, we chat about NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, and how they're reshaping the world of digital art and collecting.
Read MoreNFTs are both priceless and worthless
NFTs could become the next big thing for investment, or not.
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TV & Movies (23)
Watch the trailer for 'Zola,' a Twitter thread turned motion picture
A24 has shared the first trailer for Zola, a movie that is based on a now-infamous 148-part Twitter thread from 2015.
Read MoreThe new 'Mortal Kombat' movie has been delayed one more week
The 'Mortal Kombat' movie premieres in theaters and on HBO Max on April 23rd.
Read MoreDisney+ shows off 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' with an action-packed trailer
The 'Clone Wars' spin-off premieres on May 4th with a 70-minute episode.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Godzilla vs. Kong'
On Wednesday HBO Max will start streaming its latest monsterverse movie, 'Godzilla vs. Kong.'
Read More‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ was made possible by fans, for fans
Zack Snyder's Justice League is finally here, against all odds, and you have the fans to thank.
Read MoreSony is making a 'Ghost of Tsushima' movie with John Wick director
Ghost of Tsushima is getting the silver screen treatment.
Read More'Black Widow' will hit Disney+ and theaters on the same day
You'll need to pay $30 to watch the latest MCU movie at home starting on May 7th.
Read MoreDiscovery+ is turning the GameStop-Reddit stock drama into a documentary
Discovery+ is making a documentary about the GameStop meme stock saga narrated by real-life wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort.
Read MoreWilliam Basinski looks back on ‘Disintegration Loops’ and dying media
A new documentary at SXSW explores the composer's serendipitous ode to uncertainty.
Read More‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ is the show MCU diehards have been waiting for
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' is our first real look at a post-Blip world.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: Breaking down 'Zack Snyder’s Justice League'
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
Read MoreAn 'Animal Crossing' horror short will be made into a full-length movie
'Unfriended' producer Timur Bekmambetov is turning 'Don't Peek' into a feature film.
Read MoreA Windows update nearly destroyed hand-drawn fantasy epic 'The Spine of Night'
Seven years of custom-built rotoscoping software almost went up in smoke.
Read MoreNetflix's live-action 'Cowboy Bebop' show has finished filming in New Zealand
Netflix's 'Cowboy Bebop' series started filming in 2019, but now they're done shooting season one.
Read MoreAll four Indiana Jones movies are coming home in 4K on June 8th
The 'Indiana Jones' movies will finally be released in 4K with Dolby Vison HDR and Dolby Atmos audio on June 8th.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Justice League,' 'Falcon and Winter Soldier'
This week the Zack Snyder edition of 'Justice League' will debut on HBO Max.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The MCU after 'WandaVision'
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The worst way to watch 'Tenet'
A smartphone with a 'microscope' camera, Tenet on a Game Boy Advance, an explanation of exactly what NFTs are and how to digitally organize your Mac.
Read MoreWhat's on TV: 'Cherry,' 'Last Chance U' and 'Assembled'
Tom Holland (Spider-Man) teams up with the Russo Brothers again (Avengers: Endgame) in a new Apple TV+ movie, 'Cherry.'
Read MoreHBO Max's 'Made for Love' stars a woman with a surveillance chip in her head
Come for the trailer's dystopia, stay for Ray Romano's version of 'Crazy in Love.'
Read MoreApple's creepy new show 'Calls' is a star-filled visual podcast
Apple's latest TV show, Calls, is a podcast thriller in visual form.
Read MoreStar Trek animated comedy 'Lower Decks' heads to Blu-ray on May 18th
Star Trek fans rejoice as animated parody 'Lower Decks' hits Blu-ray this May, with plenty of special features and a steelbook edition.
Read MoreWhat's on TV this week: 'Coming 2 America' and 'WandaVision' finale
The 'WandaVision' season finale is this week, Paramount+ launches with a 'Real World' reunion and Amazon Prime premieres 'Coming 2 America.'
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Wearables (23)
This wearable MIDI controller can control Zoom calls too
Now you can control Zoom and Powerpoint with Genki's wearable MIDI controller.
Read MoreSkullcandy's latest AirPods alternative only costs $25
Skullcandy's Dime earbuds offer most of the perks of true wireless at a fraction of the cost.
Read MoreAsics Metaspeed shoes are optimized for different types of marathon runners
Asics has new $250 shoes that take the fight to Nike's Vaporfly line.
Read MoreNiantic Labs CEO posts a teaser image of some AR glasses
Augmented reality headsets could lead to hands-free 'Pokémon Go' and much more.
Read MoreApple Watch can monitor the frailty of cardiovascular patients at home
A Stanford study has determined that the Apple Watch can monitor the frailty of cardiovascular disease patients when they're at home — it's about as good as a clinic.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Razer’s high-tech face mask concept is going into production
This week's biggest tech stories, including Razer's RGB light-infused face mask. It has wannabe cyber ninjas very excited, and the company is going to produce it.
Read MoreRazer confirms plans to manufacture its smart RGB face mask
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan told Yahoo Finance that the electronics maker plans to turn the Project Hazel concept masks into reality.
Read MoreResearchers say they've made smart clothes that actually feel like fabric
Researchers say they've made smart clothes that can track poses, pressure and more — all the while remaining as comfy as everyday clothes.
Read MoreMyZone’s hybrid fitness tracker breaks free of the chest strap
MyZone has announced an upgraded heart-rate tracker that doesn't have to wrap around your torso to track your workouts and activity. The MZ-Switch is apparently the first device in the world that monitors both PPG (photoplethysmography) and ECG (electrocardiography) readings for more accurate activity monitoring with less "blind spots".
Read MoreOnePlus' first smartwatch promises a two-week battery and speedy charging
OnePlus is ready to fully unveil its first smartwatch, which costs $159. The most interesting feature is its charging speed, which promises to get you a full day's juice in 5 minutes.
Read MoreFitbit's Inspire 2 wearable gains Tile's tracking tech
Fitbit is adding support for Tile's Bluetooth item tracking tech to its Inspire 2 wearable by way of a free update.
Read MoreOnePlus Watch revealed ahead of 9 Series event
The smartwatch has a circular face and at least two side buttons.
Read MoreApple dominated the wearables market over the holidays, IDC says
The wearable market in Q4 2020 grew by 27 percent over last year and the largest beneficiary of that, by far, was Apple, according to IDC.
Read MoreOnePlus will reveal its first smartwatch on March 23rd
Get ready to meet the first OnePlus smartwatch on March 23rd.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch SE drops to $259 on Amazon
Amazon knocks the price of the Apple Watch SE (GPS) down to $259 and the Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) to $329.
Read MoreHTC shrinks its VR Tracker, debuts new face-tracking accessory
HTC's new Vive Tracker 3.0 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, but its battery life is almost twice as long.
Read MoreInsta360's upgraded Go 2 action cam will have a 'Minions Edition'
Insta360 Go 2 is a thumb-sized action cam bundled with several handy accessories, and it no longer has a time limit for normal video recording.
Read MoreFitbit's latest activity tracker for kids has up to eight days of battery life
Minions-themed wristbands will be available this summer.
Read MoreNothing's wireless earbud design was inspired by a smoking pipe
Nothing's first product was inspired by a smoking pipe. Huh?
Read MoreTag Heuer's Connected watch now has its own wellness app
Tag Heuer has unveiled its own wellness app app to make its devices more useful (and exclusive).
Read MoreRazer's smart glasses are like Echo Frames with blue light filtering
It's officially announcing the Anzu smart glasses today that will filter out blue light and also project audio into your ears without drowning out environmental sound completely.
Read MoreMarshall reveals its first true wireless earbuds
Mode II can't match the lengthy battery life of Marshall's wireless headphones, sadly.
Read MoreFitbit's Charge 4 band can now display blood oxygen saturation levels
A new SpO2 app for the Charge 4 shows users' SpO2 levels on the fitness band itself.
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Xbox (16)
Xbox cloud gaming adds 'Morrowind' and other backwards compatible titles
Microsoft is adding original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles to its Xbox cloud gaming service.
Read MoreBang & Olufsen's wireless Xbox headset offers Dolby Atmos and ANC
Bang & Olufsen's $499 Beoplay Portal headphones are designed to work seamlessly with Xbox consoles.
Read More'Halo Infinite' is the first game in the series to support spatial audio
'Halo Infinite' will be the first title in the series to support spatial audio like Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic, and DTS Headphone:X.
Read MoreXbox Series X and S owners start testing Dolby Vision HDR for gaming
Xbox Series X and S owners are reporting that Microsoft has started testing Dolby Vision HDR on the consoles, albeit with limits.
Read MoreXbox tests a 'suspend my game' button to speed up downloads
One click can make your Xbox Series X download games and updates much faster.
Read More'Outriders' will hit Xbox Game Pass when it releases on April 1st
Square Enix's action RPG-shooter is coming to PS4, PS5, Stadia and PC on the same day.
Read More'Fallout 4' and other Bethesda games will get a frame rate boost on Xbox (updated)
Five more Bethesda games are getting FPS Boost support: Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Prey, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Dishonored: Definitive Edition.
Read MoreXbox chief says the Bethesda deal will deliver 'great exclusive games'
Phil Spencer claims Xbox's 'creative capability' will be the best it's ever been.
Read More20 Bethesda games will be available on Xbox Game Pass tomorrow
Microsoft is adding 12 new titles, including Fallout 4, Morrowind and The Evil Within, to Game Pass tomorrow.
Read MoreXbox language tags will make it easier to find games you understand
Microsoft is making it easier to find Xbox games you can understand with language tags.
Read More'Overwatch' gets 120Hz options on Xbox Series X and S
Blizzard has released a next-gen update for 'Overwatch' that brings 120FPS gameplay to Xbox Series X and S owners.
Read MoreXbox March update adds toggles for old games, kills the live TV guide
The Xbox March update kills TV listings in the OneGuide, and preps systems for the new Wireless headset.
Read MoreBethesda is now officially part of Xbox
Some new games 'will be exclusive to Xbox and PC players,' according to Phil Spencer.
Read MoreXbox test brings Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser to consoles
Microsoft has started testing the Chromium-based Edge web browser on Xbox One and Series X/S game consoles.
Read MoreAmazon's new Alexa app runs directly on your Xbox
Now you can tell Alexa to pull up the doorbell cam's video on your Xbox.
Read MoreXbox Game Pass is full of sports games this month
Madden and Football Manager games are joining the lineup, as are 'NBA 2K21' and 'Star Wars: Squadrons.'
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