XPG's concept mouse has an SSD so you can store your games in it
Have you ever looked at your mouse and thought "it's fine, but kind of a big fat waste of space?"
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LG's DualUp Monitor is a vertical screen with an unusual aspect ratio
LG has revealed a couple of monitors it's debuting at its virtual CES event, and one of them is apparently a completely new format in the market.
Read MoreLG adds a 27-inch model to its refreshed UltraFine 4K OLED monitor lineup
LG has unveiled its latest high-end UltraFine OLED 4K monitors aimed at pros and this time it has a smaller version that should be more affordable.
Read MoreLG soundbar with a center up-firing speaker will lead its CES audio lineup
The LG S95QR soundbar is a 9.1.5 soundbar with an 810W output.
Read MoreIKEA's latest wireless charger appears to be a portable model
Bet you can't wait to buy one.
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Adobe’s Project Shasta is an AI-powered, web-based audio editor
Adobe's Project Shasta is a web-based tool is meant to make it easy to edit audio recordings without professional equipment or other advanced software.
Read MoreThe Trevor Project has a new AI persona for LGBTQ crisis counseling
Since the start of 2021, The Trevor Project, the largest suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, has used an AI technology called the Crisis Contact Simulator to train its counselors on how to talk to youth in crisis.
Read MoreClearview AI will get a US patent for its facial recognition tech
Clearview AI is poised to get a US patent for its facial recognition technology despite privacy concerns.
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Amazon (21)
Amazon will remind workers about their rights following an NLRB deal
The nationwide agreement will give workers more leeway to organize on Amazon property.
Read MoreAmazon warned workers that its busy season could make them feel suicidal
Peak season is hectic during the best of times. It's also when Amazon expects some number of its workforce to take out their stress on their colleagues, or on themselves.
Read MoreAmazon workers in New York make another attempt at forming a union
Former and current warehouse workers at JFK8, Amazon's fulfillment center in Staten Island, New York, have refiled an application to hold a vote on unionization.
Read MoreAmazon reinstates mask mandates across all of its warehouses
The decision comes not long after it lifted the requirement for vaccinated workers.
Read MoreAWS had another outage, this time affecting apps like Slack and Hulu
A power outage at an AWS data center caused issues for at least the third time this month.
Read MoreDemocrats press Amazon for details on tornado warehouse deaths
A group of 20 senators and House representatives are seeking answers from the company.
Read MoreAmazon scraps new ban on phones in warehouses 'until further notice'
Amazon is dropping efforts to ban phones in warehouses following a deadly tornado and a pandemic surge.
Read MoreAn Amazon dispatcher pressured a driver to keep delivering packages amid tornado alarms
An Amazon dispatcher in Illinois told a driver to continue delivering packages even after tornado sirens warned of incoming danger.
Read MoreAmazon's Appstore is finally working again on Android 12
Amazon has addressed the issue that had left those with Android 12 phones unable to use apps they had downloaded from the company's Appstore.
Read MoreAmazon reportedly plans to expand its grocery delivery business
Amazon may soon more directly compete with Instacart.
Read MoreAmazon's casualties in Illinois aren't an isolated incident
While Friday's tornado system may have been an unusually extreme weather event for many reasons, Amazon's decision to schedule its workers during potentially deadly conditions is not.
Read MoreAmazon explains outage that took out a large chunk of the internet
Amazon has explained the AWS outage that knocked a large part of the internet offline, and promised an easier time tracking those failures.
Read MoreAmazon will shut down its Alexa.com web ranking site next year
Alexa.com, which was once famous for ranking websites, is shutting down.
Read MoreItalian regulator fines Amazon $1.28 billion for abusing its market dominance
Italy's antitrust authority has fined Amazon €1.13 billion for "abuse of dominant position," the second such penalty it has imposed over the last month.
Read MoreA labor coalition wants the FTC to take action against Amazon's 'deceptive' search ads
SOC analyzed more than 130,000 search results and found that about 25 percent of the results you see on Amazon represent ads.
Read MoreAmazon starts shipping its $80 Halo View fitness band
You can pick up the tracker from the company's website, as well as Amazon 4-star and Amazon Books locations.
Read MoreAmazon Web Services went down and took a bunch of the internet with it
This follows a massive AWS outage in June.
Read MoreAmazon's Alexa Together caregiver service is available today
Amazon's Alexa Together service is now available, helping you take care of aging family using smart speakers.
Read MoreToshiba's flagship Fire TV set has hands-free Alexa
Toshiba has launched a new Fire TV with hands-free Alexa and local dimming.
Read MoreAlexa can now tell you if your washing machine stops or water is running
Amazon is introducing two new specific Alexa sound detectors for "water running" and "appliance beeping" that can be used to set up routines or reminders.
Read MoreAmazon is working to fix its broken Appstore on Android 12 (updated)
Over the last month, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S21 have noticed the Amazon Appstore doesn't work with Android 12.
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Apple (27)
In 2021, Apple addressed past mistakes
Apple spent much of 2021 owning up to (and rectifying) past mistakes, but the company has actually been on this course for the last few years. And at the end of 2021, Apple has just about finished replacing some of its most problematic designs.
Read MoreApple reportedly hires Meta's AR public relations lead
As rumors continue to swirl about its augmented reality headset, Apple has reportedly hire away Meta's AR public relations head.
Read MoreApple closes more stores due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Apple reportedly shut down eight locations across the US and Canada due to a surge in COVID-19 cases both among the public and among its employees.
Read MoreApple's public macOS 12.2 beta includes a speedier Music app
Apple has rolled out the macOS 12.2 beta update to public testers, complete with a speedier Music app.
Read MoreApple joins the ranks of companies delaying their return to office
The company has delayed its target date for in-person work for the fourth time.
Read MoreApple closes three stores in US and Canada amid COVID-19 surge
Apple has closed stores in the US and Canada after COVID-19 surges led to exposures and outbreaks.
Read MoreApple releases Swift Playgrounds 4, letting budding iOS developers create on iPad
The update is a big one for the app.
Read MoreApple removes mentions of controversial child abuse scanning from its site
Apple has pulled mentions of controversial CSAM scanning feature from its Child Safety website.
Read MoreApple reinstates mask requirements across all US stores
Amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the US, Apple will now require all customers to wear a mask when they visit its stores across the country.
Read MorePoland is investigating Apple's cross-app tracking policy over antitrust concerns
Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has opened an investigation into Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature.
Read MoreApple delays macOS Universal Control until spring 2022
The company previously said the Mac and iPad feature would be available this fall.
Read MoreApple releases Tracker Detect to protect Android users from AirTags stalkers
Apple has released Tracker Detect, a new Android app designed to help those without an iOS device to find out if someone is using an AirTag or other Find My-compatible device to snoop their location.
Read MoreApple brings SharePlay to macOS Monterey
You can now use Apple Music's Siri only plan on desktop too.
Read MoreApple Music's Siri-only plan is now available as iOS 15.2 rolls out
Other new features include an App Privacy Report, a safety option for children and the Digital Legacy program.
Read MoreApple's Mac Mini M1 hits new low of $570 on Amazon
Amazon knocks up to $150 off Apple's Mac Mini M1 desktop computer in new sale.
Read MoreApple's 24-inch 8-core iMac M1 falls to a new all-time low at Amazon
If you're looking ag getting an 8-core iMac M1 model but found the $1,500 price a tad much, there's good news.
Read More#AppleToo organizer will no longer withdraw her labor board complaint
Cher Scarlett agreed to withdraw her NLRB complaint as part of the settlement when she left the company.
Read MoreTexas Apple store closes due to COVID-19 outbreak
An Apple Store in Texas is closed after a COVID-19 outbreak that may have been avoidable.
Read MoreApple gets last-minute delay in complying with App Store changes after Epic lawsuit
A judge previously ordered Apple to let developers direct users to alternative payment methods.
Read MoreApple Wallet’s hotel keycard support is now live, starting at Hyatt hotels
Apple's Wallet's hotel feature is a little late checking in.
Read MoreiOS 15.2 will help you spot third-party iPhone parts
The upcoming iOS 15.2 update will let you know if your iPhone was repaired using unverified parts.
Read MoreApple was reportedly forced to halt iPhone and iPad assembly for the first time in a decade
The global supply chain crisis has had a significant effect on the tech giant.
Read MoreApple snaps up a movie about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes
'Don't Look Up' duo Adam McKay and Jennifer Lawrence are teaming up again on 'Bad Blood.'
Read MoreThe Morning After: Is ‘Halo: Infinite’ worth the wait?
Apple takes Russia to court over App Store ruling, 'Fortnite' Chapter 3 officially debuts with a new island, Spider-Man and The Rock, and eBay banned some users by mistake
Read MoreApple takes Russia to court over App Store ruling
Apple wants a judicial review of a Russian ruling letting App Store developers tell customers about alternative payment systems.
Read MoreApple got Prince William to record a 'Time to Walk' Fitness+ episode
The holiday-themed episode will air for free on Apple Music 1 as well.
Read MoreApple reportedly warned suppliers of slowing demand for iPhones
According to Bloomberg, the tech giant has told its suppliers that demand for the iPhone 13 has weakened just before the holiday season.
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Apps (18)
Tumblr blocks tags for 'sensitive content' in order to stay on the App Store
Tumblr has restricted what its users can see on its iOS app in an effort to make sure it doesn't get kicked out of Apple's App Store again.
Read MoreZillow adds FaceTime SharePlay to browse homes with friends
Zillow has updated its iOS 15 iPhone and iPad apps with SharePlay support, letting you browse homes with other people on Facetime.
Read MoreDuckDuckGo offers a first look at its desktop web browser
It's promising to bring the 'privacy, speed and simplicity' of its mobile app to computers.
Read MoreArturia is giving away a free lo-fi tape plug-in for the holidays
Arturia's tape simulation from its Mellotron instrument is a free standalone effect for the holidays.
Read MoreTiffany Haddish is getting her own Supernatural VR workout
Popular virtual reality workout app Supernatural is partnering with comedian Tiffany Haddish to release a new workout series.
Read MorePixelmator Photo's in-depth image editing comes to the iPhone
Pixelmator Photo is now available for the iPhone, bringing some high-end image editing tools to your pocket.
Read MoreSpotify adds listener ratings for podcasts
Now you can rate your favorite, or least favorite, podcasts on Spotify.
Read MoreArturia’s free Pigments 3.5 upgrade adds M1 support and a distortion module
Arturia's Pigments 3.5 adds a versatile new distortion effect and Apple M1 compatibility.
Read MoreAdobe's Creative Cloud Express is a multimedia creation suite for web and mobile
The company's taking on the likes of Canva with its freemium model.
Read MoreTinder's 'Music Mode' is like a mixtape from potential dates
Tinder has introduced Music Mode as part of its new Explore section, letting you hear the "Anthem" songs of members when you swipe to their profiles.
Read MoreKomplete Now is Native Instruments' subscription plan for producers on a budget
Native Instruments is bringing some of its music creation tools to the masses with monthly and yearly subscription options on a bundle of its most popular plugins.
Read MoreKenya will start regulating lending apps
Kenya's president has signed a law that will regulate lending apps that are popular in the country.
Read MoreDoorDash tests 15-minute grocery deliveries in New York City
The company is hiring employees rather than gig workers for its ultra-fast service.
Read MoreGoogle Photos 'Locked Folder' feature rolling out to non-Pixel smartphones
As it promised, Google Photos is starting to roll out the Locked Folder feature to Samsung and other non-Pixel phones.
Read MoreTour the White House's Christmas decorations on Google Street View
You can see the White House many Christmas trees on Google Street View.
Read MoreLANDR’s Chromatic lets you make music with artist-generated loops
Sample and mastering site LANDR has unveiled a new DAW app called Chromatic that makes it easy to piece together artist-created loops into all-new creations.
Read MoreApple's 2021 App Store Awards highlight 'connection'
Apple's 2021 App Store Awards include games like Among Us and social networks like Peanut.
Read MoreVirtual modular synth VCV Rack 2 is now available
VCV Rack 2's paid tier lets you use it within a digital audio workstation.
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Big Tech (27)
The tech industry's accessibility report card for 2021
Here's how Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and more did to improve the accessibility of their products and services in 2021.
Read MoreLG's new ThinQ recipe service sources ingredients from Amazon and Walmart
As usual, LG has unveiled its latest smart appliances for CES 2022, but this time they come with an unusual twist: a recipe service.
Read MoreLG Display says its new 'OLED EX' tech enhances brightness by up to 30 percent
LG Display has unveiled its next generation of OLED tech that's supposed to "enhance brightness up to 30 percent compared to conventional OLED displays."
Read MoreLG Display's latest transparent 'shelf' OLED can display or augment artworks
Nothing screams future technology like transparent OLED screens, and LG Display has just revealed its latest concepts and prototypes for CES 2022.
Read MoreIntel apologizes for letter on forced labor in Xinjiang
Intel has apologized for a letter saying it would avoid forced labor from Xinjiang after an uproar on Chinese social networks.
Read MoreLenovo, Intel among growing list of companies that won't attend CES 2022
Lenovo has become the latest company to announce it won't have a physical presence at CES 2022.
Read MoreLG made some wild curved OLED concepts for CES 2022
LG's display division will showcase two flexible OLED concepts at CES 2022 – provided the pandemic doesn't claim the annual trade show as its latest casualty.
Read MoreIn 2021, Tesla's phenomenal profits were offset by constant crisis
Tesla's 2021 saw record profits and production but was routinely marred by federal investigations, vehicle recalls and its CEO's erratic antics.
Read MoreAmazon, Meta, T-Mobile and other companies drop out of CES 2022
Amazon, Meta, Twitter and T-Mobile have announced that they're won't have on-site presence at CES 2022 due to the rising COVID-19 cases across the US.
Read MoreTencent buys 'Back 4 Blood' studio Turtle Rock
The Chinese conglomerate has bought or invested in more than 100 gaming-related companies this year.
Read MoreComcast won't enforce Northeast data caps until 2023 at the earliest
Comcast now says it won't enforce data caps in the Northeast in 2022, and the plan might be on indefinite hold.
Read MoreH&R Block sues Jack Dorsey's Block for trademark infringement
Block may have hit a snag in its rebranding effort.
Read MoreUS puts drone maker DJI and seven other Chinese companies on investment blocklist
The US government will place DJI and seven other Chinese companies on an investment blocklist for alleged involvement in surveillance of Uyghur Muslims.
Read MoreSix more women sue Tesla over workplace sexual harassment
Six more current and former female employees have come forward to accuse Tesla of fostering a culture of rampant sexual harassment at its Fremont factory in California.
Read MoreFormer SpaceX workers say company has a culture of sexual harassment
Former SpaceX employees have accused the company of doing little to stop sexual harassment at the company.
Read MoreBlizzard employee says she was told to 'get over it' after reporting sexual harassment
Christine said she was demoted after reporting abuse at the studio.
Read MoreeBay launches an interactive 3D sneaker viewer to compete with StockX
If you're interested in some sneakers listed on eBay and want a better look, the platform has launched a new feature called eBay 3D True View.
Read MoreThe SEC is investigating Tesla over defective solar panels
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Tesla following a whistleblower complaint alleging the company failed to disclose a variety of fire risks associated with rooftop solar panels from its SolarCity division.
Read MoreeBay banned some users by mistake
eBay is the latest big internet company to have accidentally banned some users.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: Tech CEOs are yearning to be visionaries again
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
Read MoreNew Twitter CEO has already begun a 'major reorganization'
A Washington Post report states that new CEO Parag Agrawal announced a "major reorganization of the company" today.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Dorsey leaves Twitter and a dive into Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chips
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss the significance of Jack Dorsey leaving Twitter. Will the social network thrive, or stumble, after losing its co-founder for a second time?
Read MoreFTC sues to block NVIDIA's purchase of ARM
The FTC has sued to block NVIDIA's acquisition of ARM over concerns the deal could squash competition.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Elon Musk’s whistle has already sold out
B&N updates the Nook, we test a futuristic new e-bike and the best 2-in-1s you can buy.
Read MoreSquare is rebranding itself as 'Block'
Payments firm Square plans to change its name to Block as cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies become a bigger part of its business.
Read MoreSony's $9,000 drone for its Alpha cameras is available for pre-order
The Airpeak S1 will ship on December 24th.
Read MoreTesla made a $50 'Cyberwhistle' and it's already sold out
As he showed with the Flamethrower, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a knack for selling weird gadgets that have little to do with the company's main business.
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Apple's 2021 iPad is back to $299 at Amazon
Apple's 2021 iPad is back on sale for $299 at Amazon, although you may have to be patient.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Buds Pro are just $125 at Amazon
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro are on sale for $75 less.
Read MoreApple's 2021 iPad drops back to $299 at Amazon
Apple's 2021 iPad is down to $299 at Amazon, making the entry-level tablet a significantly better deal.
Read MoreEngadget's favorite games of 2021
Power armor and sentient swords populate this list of Engadget's most loved games this year.
Read MoreLenovo Smart Clock 2 is on sale for $25 bundled with a smart bulb at Walmart
Walmart has again knocked $45 off Lenovo's Smart Clock 2 and smart light bulb bundle, bringing it down to $25.
Read MoreJabra's Elite 85t earbuds drop to an all-time low of $140 for today only
Jabra's Elite 85t true wireless earbuds have dropped to a record-low price of $140 at Best Buy — a good deal if you value noise cancellation.
Read MoreAmazon iPad sales drop the prices of Apple's latest WiFi and cellular models
Amazon is giving you the chance to grab some of Apple's latest iPad models at a discount before the year ends.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 7 falls to a new low of $339 at Amazon
Apple's Watch Series 7 is a great gift idea and you can now pick up the 41mm model at a new all-time low of $339 at Amazon.
Read MoreSteam's Winter Sale offers discounts on 'Horizon Zero Dawn,' 'Deathloop' and more
Steam's Winter Sale is now underway.
Read MoreiRobot's smart-mapping Roomba i7 is on sale for $399
iRobot's Roomba i7 is on sale at Amazon for $399 for a savings of $141 (26 percent).
Read MoreAmazon kids bundle offers a Fire 7 tablet and Echo Dot for just $80
The e-commerce giant is selling a Fire 7 Kids tablet and an Echo Kids speaker bundle for just $80.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The best things we bought in 2021
Today's tech headlines: The Environmental Protection Agency announces strictest fuel efficiency standards ever, LG announces its first gaming laptop, Meta is trying to find the people who created more than 39,000 phishing sites.
Read MoreSony's new WF-C500 in-ear buds are $58 for today only at Amazon
For today only, you can pick up a pair of Sony's true wireless WF-C500 headphones for $58, for a savings of 42 percent.
Read MoreBeats Studio Buds are back down to $100
You can snap up the earbuds for $50 less than the usual price.
Read MoreWhat we bought: Our favorite gadgets of 2021
Here's a list of Engadget staffers' favorite gadgets they bought in 2021.
Read MoreApple's latest AirPods drop to $140, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the latest AirPods for $140, Amazon's Kindle for $55 and $230 off iRobot's Roomba j7+ robot vacuum.
Read MoreAmazon knocks $100 off the GoPro Hero 10 Black
You can now pick up the GoPro Hero 10 Black alone for $399 at Amazon, or $100 off the regular price.
Read MoreThe Mac Mini M1 with 16GB of RAM is $100 off right now
Save $100 on Apple's Mac Mini M1 with 16GB of RAM -- double the amount of RAM that's in the base model.
Read MoreApple's newest AirPods fall back to an all-time low of $140
You now have another chance to grab Apple's third-gen AirPods for $140 on Amazon.
Read MoreApple's second-generation AirPods drop to $90 at Amazon
Amazon knocks $70 off Apple's second-generation AirPods, bringing them down to $90.
Read MoreAnker wireless chargers are up to 36 percent off in Amazon's one-day sale
An Amazon daily deal knocks up to 36 percent off Anker magnetic charging accessories.
Read MoreGOG offers steep discounts on Disco Elysium, Cyberpunk 2077 and more
CD Projekt's GOG storefront has launched its Winter Sale with big savings on popular PC games.
Read MoreNVIDIA's Shield TV Pro streamer drops back to $180
There's a rare sale on NVIDIA's Shield TV Pro, now on sale for $180 or $20 off the regular price.
Read MoreApple's AirTag drops to $25 for Amazon Prime members at Woot
Apple's AirTag is down to $25 at Woot for a single tracker if you're an Amazon Prime member.
Read MoreAmazon's Fire TV Cube drops to an all-time low price of $75
Amazon's Fire TV Cube streaming device is on sale for a record-low price of $75.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 7 drops to $350 at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 7 is on sale for a low $350 at Amazon, provided you like blue.
Read MoreApple's second-gen AirPods drop to $100, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include Apple's second-generation AirPods for $100, the Fitbit Charge 5 for $130 and Amazon's Kindle for $55.
Read MoreApple's third-gen AirPods fall to an all-time low of $140
You can get the third-gen Apple AirPods for $140 right now, which is the lowest price we've seen for the wireless earbuds.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: The best and worst in tech 2021
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra recap the year's biggest winners and losers in tech.
Read MoreApple TV 4K 2021 falls to an all-time low of $150 at Amazon
If you've been waiting for a sale to pick up the 2021 Apple TV 4K, it's now available for $150 at Amazon — the lowest price we've seen yet.
Read MoreThe 8-quart Instant Pot Duo Nova is on sale for $59 right now
Walmart has the 8-quart Instant Pot Duo Nova for only $59 right now.
Read MoreShark's robot vacuum with AI navigation is 30 percent off today at Amazon
Amazon's one-day sale knocks $130 off Shark's AV2001 robot vacuum with AI navigation and home mapping.
Read More8Bitdo's SN30 Pro+ controller drops to $40 for today only
8Bitdo's SN30 Pro+ game controller is $10 off in a Lightning Deal on Amazon, bringing it down to $40.
Read MoreApple's second-generation AirPods are back on sale for $100
Amazon knocks nearly $60 off Apple's second-generation AirPods, bringing them down to $100.
Read MoreAmazon's smart thermostat falls to $48 in first ever discount
Amazon's smart thermostat gets its first ever price drop.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro drop back down to $170 on Amazon
The AirPods Pro are $80 off, bringing them down to $170 at Amazon.
Read MoreAmazon's Fire tablets are back on sale for as low as $35
If you missed a chance to pick up an Amazon Fire tablet on the cheap during Black Friday or Cyber Monday, worry not: they're on sale again
Read MoreFitbit's Charge 5 tracker is back on sale for a record-low $130 at Amazon
Fitbit's Charge 5 activity tracker has returned to a record-low price of $130 at Amazon.
Read MoreiRobot's Roomba s9+ vacuum with clean base is $200 off right now
The high-end Roomba s9+ robot vacuum is $200 off, bringing it down to $899.
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle is on sale for $55 with three months of Kindle Unlimited
Amazon's Kindle is $35 off right now, bringing it down to $45, and you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with it.
Read MoreThe best tech deals still live from Cyber Monday
The best tech deals from Cyber Monday that are still available include Apple AirPods for $150, the Chromecast with Google TV for $40 and hundreds off Sony headphones.
Read MoreAmazon's one-day sale knocks up to 30 percent off 2022 Tile trackers
Tile trackers are up to 30 percent off in an Amazon one-day sale -- get one for as low as $19.
Read MoreApple's MagSafe battery pack is 24 percent off at Amazon
Apple's MagSafe battery pack is down to $75, or 24 percent off, thanks to a new sale at Amazon.
Read MoreThe Lenovo Smart Clock 2 bundled with a smart light is on sale for $25 right now
Walmart knocks $45 off Lenovo's Smart Clock 2 and smart light bulb bundle, bringing it down to $25.
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Computing (3)
Why the global chip shortage isn't ending anytime soon
The semiconductor chip crisis is real, and it's had a serious impact on our lives.
Read MoreNew IBM and Samsung transistors could be key to super-efficient chips (updated)
IBM and Samsung claim they've made a breakthrough in semiconductor design.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The real cost of the global chip shortage
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
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Cybersecurity (18)
Sega left one of its European servers wide open
A misconfigured Amazon Web Services S3 bucket contained sensitive information which allowed researchers to arbitrarily upload files to Sega-owned domains and abuse a 250,000-user email list.
Read MoreT-Mobile pins latest data breach on SIM swapping
T-Mobile has confirmed that a recent data breach had its roots in SIM swapping that compromised accounts.
Read MoreResearcher hacked an at-home COVID-19 test to give bogus results
A security researcher hacked Ellume's at-home COVID-19 test to flip results, raising concerns about determined fakers.
Read MoreRansomware attack hits major payroll company right before Christmas
Major payroll provider Kronos has been hit with a ransomware attack, jeopardizing paychecks right before Christmas.
Read MoreResearchers call NSO zero-click iPhone exploit 'incredible and terrifying'
Google researchers have described NSO Group's zero-click exploit used to hack Apple devices as 'incredible and terrifying.'
Read MoreHuawei documents reportedly show involvement in China's surveillance efforts
According to The Washington Post, it has reviewed 100 PowerPoint presentations from Huawei that show how it's linked to China's surveillance projects.
Read MoreHomeland Security offers $5,000 bug bounties as part of new 'Hack DHS' program
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering up to $5,000 bug bounties under a new program called Hack DHS.
Read MoreLastPass will launch new features faster after becoming independent
LastPass will be a standalone company once again as LogMeIn spins it out to help it grow.
Read MoreSomeone 'briefly compromised' the Indian Prime Minister's Twitter account
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter account was 'briefly compromised' by someone who used it to plug a Bitcoin scam.
Read MoreLogging library for millions of apps has a serious vulnerability
Popular logging library Log4j has a serious vulnerability that affects services like the iCloud, Steam and Minecraft.
Read MoreVerizon might collect your browsing data even if you previously opted out
Verizon has been automatically enrolling subscribers into its new marketing programs.
Read MoreFirefox 95 enhances the browser's protection against malicious code
Mozilla is introducing a new security feature it claims will make Firefox the most secure browser available to consumers.
Read MoreCrypto exchange BitMart loses $196 million to hackers
The crypto exchange has lost the equivalent of $196 million to a hack.
Read MoreGoogle's mail-in Pixel repair service reportedly compromised photos and accounts
People at Google's mail-in Pixel service have reportedly breached photos and accounts on customers' phones.
Read MoreUS will work with allies to limit the export of surveillance tools to authoritarian governments
On the same day Reuters published a report on how NSO spyware may have been used to target State Department officials, the Biden administration announced the US would work with other countries to limit the export of surveillance software and other technologies to authoritarian governments.
Read MoreNSO spyware was reportedly used to target iPhones of US State Department employees
Citing four people "familiar with the matter," Reuters reports an unknown assailant used the firm's software to infect at least nine iPhones belonging to US State Department officials.
Read MoreHow a civil rights group is holding Europe's online ad industry to account
Campaigners are urging regulators to take action against a system they feel is on shaky legal ground.
Read MoreSomeone is hacking receipt printers with 'antiwork' messages
Hackers are attacking business receipt printers to insert pro-labor messages.
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Entertainment (1)
Rihanna, Migos and more are getting official metaverse avatars
Fans will be able to buy and sell NFT merchandise for virtual versions of Universal's artists.
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EVs and Transportation (58)
Hyundai built an air purifier out of recycled Ioniq 5 EV parts
Engineers repurposed parts including LED tail lamps, the infotainment unit and an alloy wheel.
Read MoreTesla recalls nearly half a million cars over camera and trunk defects
Tesla has recalled over 475,000 Model 3 and Model S cars over flaws with camera and trunk systems.
Read MoreNew York City orders 184 Mustang Mach-E cars for police and government use
New York City has purchased 184 all-electric Mustang Mach-Es, and they're all going to be used for law enforcement and emergency response purposes.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Hyundai may be giving up on the combustion engine
Today's tech headlines: Hyundai may have stopped developing new combustion engines, Apple reportedly hires Meta's AR public relations lead, and AMD and OnePlus are the latest to cancel in-person CES 2022 plans.
Read MoreWaymo will add custom-built EVs by Chinese company Geely to its robotaxi fleet
In the future, Waymo's robotaxi fleet in the US will feature electric vehicles build specifically for the service by Chinese automaker Geely.
Read MoreRivian delays delivery of 400-mile R1T trucks to 2023
In an email to customers obtained by Electrek, CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is prioritizing the production of R1T vehicles equipped with its 314-mile "Large pack" battery.
Read MoreArcimoto's three-wheeled roadster EV combines weird with fun
The companion vehicle to the Arcimoto FUV, the Roadster is the more performance-oriented vehicle from the automotive startup. Instead of a car sitting position, you ride it like a motorcycle. In our tests we realized, that likes its roofed sibling, the Roadster is more fun around town taking care of errands and turning heads.
Read MoreHyundai reportedly stops developing new combustion engines (updated)
Hyundai reportedly closed its gas engine development unit to speed up the transition to EVs.
Read More2021 showed us that trucks and SUVs don't need gas engines
Advancements in power systems over the past few years -- alongside skyrocketing demand -- has led to a watershed moment in 2021: the emergence of EV pickups and SUVs.
Read MoreTesla will disable in-dash video games while its cars are in motion
Tesla is disabling the option to play games on the main touchscreen while driving.
Read MoreTesla under investigation for 'Passenger Play' gaming feature
The NHTSA is looking into how games being played on the infotainment system while the car's moving may distract drivers.
Read MoreVivaldi releases the first web browser for Android Automotive
Starting today, the privacy-focused Vivaldi browser is available on Polestar 2 vehicles.
Read MoreNikola will pay $125 million to settle SEC fraud charges
Founder and former CEO Trevor Milton is still facing fraud charges.
Read MoreTesla's holiday update adds TikTok and 'Sonic' to its infotainment system
Tesla's big holiday update for the year has started making its way to the automaker's fleet of electric vehicles.
Read MoreEPA announces strictest fuel efficiency standards ever, reversing Trump-era rollback
On Monday, the Biden administration finalized new fuel efficiency standards designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions put out by passenger vehicles.
Read MoreFord’s Extended Range F-150 Lightning has a massive 131 kWh battery pack
In a livestream last week, Ford quietly revealed the battery capacities available on its Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup.
Read MoreTesla provides free off-peak Supercharger use during the holidays
Tesla has made Supercharger use free for the holidays during off-peak hours to prevent overcrowding at some of its stations.
Read MoreGM delivers its first Hummer EV
GM has started delivering the Hummer EV, kicking off the next wave of its electric car strategy.
Read MoreNio's new ET5 EV rivals the Model 3 with a claimed 620-mile range
Nio has unveiled the ET5, an electric sedan that promises up to 620 miles of range at prices comparable to Tesla's Model 3.
Read MoreNew Toyota cars don't include remote starting on key fobs
Toyota has confirmed that new Toyota cars won't include remote starting from their key fobs — you'll have to use the mobile app.
Read MoreWaze can finally help you find EV charging stations
Waze has partnered with Volkswagen to provide a map of EV charging stations across the US.
Read MoreHyundai’s Ioniq 5 delivers on its EV-of-the-future promise
Engadget takes a first drive with Hyundai's Ioniq electric car.
Read MoreFedEx receives its first fully-electric GM Brightdrop delivery vans
FedEx has received it's first five GM-built electric delivery vans out of an order of 500, the company announced.
Read MoreRivian selects Georgia as site for its second EV factory
n the summer of 2022, the automaker will break ground on a facility about an hour east of Atlanta, Georgia.
Read MoreCruise CEO to step down as GM accelerates self-driving car plans
General Motors announced Thursday that Dan Ammann, CEO of its self-driving vehicle division, Cruise, is leaving both his position and the company
Read MoreUber will test 'autonomous' food delivery sometime next year
Motional will supply the self-driving vehicles, which will shuttle self-driving meal kits (and human operators) to Santa Monica residents soon.
Read MoreCitroen reimagines its Ami EV as an adorable off-road buggy
Going camping or hiking just got cuter thanks to a new Citroën concept car based on its micro Ami EV.
Read MoreUber expands person-to-person deliveries across the US
Uber Connect is now available in more than 6,000 locations, including all major cities.
Read MoreArrival offers an early look at its first electric car
Arrival's first car is designed for rideshare drivers.
Read MoreAudi built a custom EV for Ken Block’s next Gymkhana video
Ken Block's Gymkhana series is ready to go electric.
Read MoreVia's personal ride-hailing will shut down next week
Via is shutting down its ride-hailing services after December 20th to shift its attention to mass transit.
Read MoreThe entry-level 2022 Polestar 2 will have an EPA-estimated range of 270 miles
You can expect to get about 270 miles of range on a single charge from the car's 75 kWh battery, Polestar announced on Wednesday.
Read MoreToyota’s latest EV concepts include sports cars and a pickup
The company plans to release 30 electric models by 2030.
Read MoreFord pilot uses self-driving shuttles to deliver food to Detroit seniors
Ford is launching a pilot project that will have self-driving shuttles bring food to Detroit seniors in need.
Read MoreHonda is piloting a road-monitoring system to spot faded lane markers
A new pilot program from Honda Research Institute USA could one day help local highway and traffic departments keep a closer eye on the state of the roads in their care, using the cars travelling upon them.
Read MoreCalifornia suspends Toyota-backed Pony.ai's driverless testing permit
A Pony.ai vehicle crashed into a road center divider in Fremont, prompting the California DMV to suspend its permit.
Read MoreToyota's remote start key fob feature requires an $8 monthly subscription
To the consternation of unaware owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service.
Read MoreHyundai's Ioniq 5 EV crossover will start at $39,700 when it arrives
Depending on the battery size and drive type, prospective buyers should expect to pay between $39,700 and $54,500 to start.
Read MoreFord will triple its output for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E
Ford is reportedly pushing back the production start date of the Explorer and Aviator EVs to manufacture more Mustang Mach-Es.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz recalls EQS over error that allowed dashboard video playback while driving
Mercedes-Benz has issued a server-side update to fix an oversight that had allowed owners of its EQS EVs and recent S-Class sedans to watch video content on the 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen displays found in those cars while they were in motion.
Read MoreFord stops F-150 Lightning reservations at 200,000
If you've been putting off placing a reservation for Ford's upcoming EV F-150, you're in for some bad news.
Read MoreGM plans to start Silverado EV production in early 2023
GM has revealed that its electric Silverado truck will enter production in early 2023 ahead of a launch later that year.
Read MoreBiden orders federal buildings, vehicles to adopt renewable energy by 2050
President Biden has ordered that all federal buildings and vehicles switch to renewable energy by 2050.
Read MoreThe Ford Bronco Sport contains trace amounts of recycled ocean plastic
Ford says the Bronco Sport is the first car to use parts made solely of recycled ocean plastic, but the company still has a long way to go in 'greening' its lineup.
Read MorePolestar will increase its EV's horsepower with a €1,000 software update
The update is available now in some European countries, and it will hit the US and Canada this spring.
Read MoreTesla’s in-dash video games can be played even while driving (updated)
More than 3,100 people died in crashes involving distracted drivers in the US in 2019.
Read MoreTesla is reportedly replacing some faulty Autopilot cameras for free
The cameras on some of its US-made cars have faulty printed circuit boards, CNBC says.
Read MoreBMW says it hit its goal of delivering one million 'electrified' vehicles
BMW has announced that it's delivered its one millionth electrified vehicle, an iX xDrive40 SUV, to a customer in Europe
Read MoreEV startup Arrival is building a $11.5 million battery plant in North Carolina
British-American vehicle manufacturer Arrival today announced it plans to establish an $11.5 million battery plant in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read MoreToyota will build its $1.29 billion battery plant in North Carolina
On Monday, the automaker said it will build the plant on the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, a tract of land that's located in Randolph County in central North Carolina.
Read MoreElon Musk says the first Tesla Cybertruck will be a four-motor variant
Expect 'independent, ultra fast response torque control of each wheel,' according to the CEO.
Read MoreBird expands its electric wheelchair and mobility scooter rentals to San Diego
The vehicles are also now available in San Francisco.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Tesla begins selling Cyberquads for kids
Plus, Apple warns of iPhone 13 slowdowns and Alexa listens for your washing.
Read MorePolestar offers an early, camouflaged glimpse at its electric SUV
Polestar has offered its first good look at the 3, its first SUV and the electric vehicle that might prove crucial in the US.
Read MoreUber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the US
Other new measures include audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck enhancements.
Read MoreTesla is selling a $1,900 Cyberquad ATV for kids
Tesla's Cyberquad for kids has 15 miles of range and a top speed of 10mph.
Read MoreUrtopia e-bike is basically a computer on wheels
The motor on the Urtopia e-bike is probably the most lo-fi thing about it. This ride has a lot of promise, from GPS navigation to voice control.
Read More7-Eleven and Nuro begin autonomous vehicle deliveries in California
A pilot program in Mountain View is the first commercial AV delivery service in the state.
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Gaming (63)
'Fortnite' is back online (updated)
If you had planned to play Fortnite today, you may want to make other plans.
Read MoreLego's 'Sonic the Hedgehog' set arrives January 1st
Lego has revealed that its long-in-the-making 'Sonic the Hedgehog' set will be available January 1st.
Read MoreRemedy is making a co-op shooter with Tencent
The free-to-play PVE game, codenamed 'Vanguard,' is coming to consoles, PC and mobile.
Read MoreRiot Games settles class-action gender discrimination lawsuit for $100 million
Riot Games has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a gender discrimination-based class-action lawsuit filed in November 2018.
Read MoreIndia's version of 'PUBG Mobile' rolls out device bans for cheaters
'Battlegrounds Mobile India' now bans cheaters' devices — potentially leading to fewer repeat offenders.
Read MoreFinal Fantasy XVI delayed a half year due to COVID-19
After revealing Final Fantasy XVI last year, Square Enix now says it will be delayed about half a year.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Amiga and the birth of 256-color gaming
In his new book, legendary game designer and programmer Warren Davis recalls his halcyon days imagining and designing some of the biggest hits to ever grace mall arcades.
Read MoreIndie RPG 'Weird West' has been delayed to March 31st, 2022
Weird West, the new immersive sim from Arkane co-founder Raphael Colantonio, won't come out this year.
Read MoreSquare Enix sharpens up Final Fantasy 14's charmingly blocky grapes
The low-poly fruit became a meme when the Endwalker expansion arrived in November.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Ubisoft's NFT struggles
Today's tech headlines: Researcher hacked an at-home COVID-19 test to give false results, Ubisoft struggles to sell its first wave of NFTs, LG's DualUp Monitor is a vertical screen that's almost square.
Read MoreGeForce Now's 120fps game streaming option is available on Pixel 6 Pro
You'll need to be on the RTX 3080 plan, which costs $100 for six months.
Read MoreUbisoft has barely sold any Ghost Recon NFTs
Ubisoft's NFT launch didn't go over well with customers or employees, and it appears to be a financial bust so far, too.
Read More'Hades' is the first video game to win a Hugo Award
'Hades' has become the first video game to win a Hugo Award, although it's not clear if a permanent game category is coming.
Read More'S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2' won't include NFTs following fan uproar
The announcement comes a day after the studio said S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 would include NFTs.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 'Final Fantasy XIV' is so popular that Square Enix stopped selling it
Uber will test 'autonomous' food delivery sometime next year, Researchers call new zero-click iPhone exploit 'incredible and terrifying', 'Final Fantasy XIV' is so popular that Square Enix stopped selling it.
Read MoreSquare Enix suspends sales of 'Final Fantasy XIV' because it's too popular
Square Enix is suspending the sales and delivery of Final Fantasy XIV Starter Edition and Complete Edition.
Read MoreBungie's head of HR steps down following reports of toxic workplace culture
Gayle d'Hondt has stepped down as head of HR at Bungie.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red will pay only $1.85 million to settle 'Cyberpunk 2077' lawsuit
Developer CD Projekt has reportedly agreed to pay $1,850,000 to settle an investor lawsuit over the buggy launch of Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreA 'Splinter Cell' remake is underway
Ubisoft has revealed plans for a 'Splinter Cell' remake that would blend classic stealth gameplay with modern technology.
Read MoreVodeo becomes the first unionized games studio in North America
Vodeo Games, which was founded this year by Threes designer Ashley Vollmer, has successfully unionized with CODE-CWA.
Read MoreAssassin's Creed crossover brings together two characters separated by 1,300 years
As part of the franchise's first crossover event, the publisher is adding new story missions to Odyssey and Valhalla that will see protagonists Kassandra and Eivor come face-to-face.
Read MoreGTA Online's next update will add a music station hosted by Latin Grammy winner Rosalía
GTA Online's new The Contract DLC will also add a new station hosted by Rosalía and Arca.
Read MoreSquare Enix’s ‘Forspoken’ mixes magical parkour with an unforgiving world
Square Enix's Forspoken gives you lots of magical powers, a world that hates you, and insane sorceresses.
Read MoreBungie responds to report on its lackluster efforts to improve workplace culture
In response to a story from IGN reporting on years of systematic sexism and workplace harassment at the studio, Parsons has published an apology letter.
Read MoreAnalogue will reopen Pocket orders on December 14th
The price of the retro gaming system is going up to $219 'due to industry wide component price increases.'
Read MoreRetro online gaming service Piepacker adds five Atari classics to catalog
Starting this week, you can play the PlayStation versions of Pong, Asteroid, Breakout, Centipede and Missile Command online with your friends.
Read More'PUBG: Battlegrounds' is going free to play, but ranked mode will still cost you
The big change for the pioneering battle royale takes place on January 12th.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 'Alan Wake 2' is coming in 2023
Today's tech headlines: Paramount+ is adding live streaming channels for Star Trek, 'PAW Patrol' and more, NES and SNES creator Masayuki Uemura dies at 78, and Oppo teases its first foldable flagship phone.
Read More'Dune: Spice Wars' is a strategy game set in Frank Herbert's sci-fi universe
On the heels of Denis Villeneuve's Dune, a new 4X strategy game set in Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi universe is coming to Steam early access next year.
Read More'Among Us' is heading to VR with help from the 'I Expect You To Die' team
It's first-person social sleuthing.
Read More‘Star Trek: Resurgence’ is an adventure game from former Telltale developers
Star Trek: Resurgence will arrive in spring 2022 on PlayStation 4, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC.
Read MoreSquare Enix action-RPG 'Forspoken' hits PS5 and PC on May 24th, 2022
The team behind 'Final Fantasy XV' is back with a fresh fantasy adventure.
Read MoreThe 'Cuphead' DLC will finally arrive on June 30th
The Delicious Last Course expansion was originally announced in 2018.
Read More'Slitterhead' is a new horror game from the creator of Silent Hill
We finally know what Keiichiro Toyama has been up to since leaving Sony.
Read MoreThere's a Wonder Woman game coming from the 'Shadow of Mordor' studio
It's a third-person open-world situation using the Nemesis System.
Read More'Lord of the Rings: Gollum' reveals new gameplay footage
Daedalic Entertainment dropped some fresh footage of the antiheroic erstwhile hobbit battling a band of orcs.
Read MoreLady Gaga brings ten of her hits to 'Beat Saber'
'Beat Saber' now offers a pack of well-known Lady Gaga songs, including 'Bad Romance' and 'Rain on Me.'
Read More'Star Wars: Eclipse' is a new adventure game from the 'Detroit: Become Human' team
Quantic Dream, the developer of 'Detroit: Become Human' is working on 'Star Wars: Eclipse', a game set in the franchise's High Republic era.
Read More'Alan Wake 2' will arrive in 2023
It's been more than a decade since Alan Wake first captured gamers' attention, and now it's finally official: the game is getting a sequel. At The Game Awards, we got a first first minute-long look to set up Alan Wake 2, which Remedy Entertainment says will arrive sometime in 2023.
Read MoreSenua's Saga: Hellblade II's first gameplay trailer is ridiculously good-looking
Ninja Theory is back to show its work two years after announcing the sequel.
Read More'Homeworld 3' continues the classic sci-fi RTS series in 2022
More than two years after its initial announcement, Homeworld 3 has a release date.
Read More'The Expanse' is getting the Telltale Games treatment
The revived studio will tell the story of Camina Drummer.
Read MoreAnnapurna's latest RPG is about disappointing your family
Thirsty Suitors will lets players fight their exes to grow in what looks to be a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater meets Scott Pilgrim romp.
Read MoreWatch the 2021 Game Awards here at 8PM ET
The Game Awards 2021 is streaming at 8PM Eastern — tune in here to see the ceremonies and game news live.
Read More'NHL 22' will add women's hockey teams for the first time
You'll be able to play through the IIHF's women's, men's and junior championships next month.
Read MoreGTA Online's next big update features Dr. Dre and Franklin from 'GTA V'
'The Contract' includes new music from the rapper and producer, as well as more vehicles and weapons.
Read MoreActivision Blizzard workers stage walkout over Call of Duty studio layoffs
The protest, the third such work stoppage to hit the company since it was sued by California over sexual harassment allegations in July, comes after Raven, one of the studios that supports Activision's incredibly popular Call of Duty franchise, laid off 12 quality assurance contractors.
Read MoreBMW will help recreate 'Rocket League' in real life for charity
BMW and LVL are producing a real-life 'Rocket League' with remote-controlled cars for charity, and you can watch the match live.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The latest Unreal Engine demo is ‘The Matrix Awakens’
Today's tech headlines: The latest Unreal Engine demo is 'The Matrix Awakens', Conceptual hydrogen-powered plane could fly halfway around the world without refueling, and Instagram launches Take a Break and other safety features for teens
Read MoreFord's Mustang Mach-E is coming to 'Rocket League' this week
You'll have until December 22nd to snag the EV and the Mustang Shelby GT350R.
Read MoreFacebook Gaming streamers and viewers can play 'Pac-Man' together
Two new interactive features that form part of Facebook's vision for the metaverse are now available.
Read More'The Matrix Awakens' is an Unreal Engine 5 demo you can preload today
You can preload the demo to your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S console ahead of its debut at The Game Awards.
Read More'Fortnite' Chapter 3 officially debuts with a new island and revamped gameplay
'Fortnite' Chapter 3 is now official, and will include a new island, major gameplay changes and characters like Spider-Man.
Read MoreLeaked 'Fortnite' Chapter 3 trailer shows a new island and Spider-Man
A leaked trailer suggests 'Fortnite' Chapter 3 will include a new island, weapon stashes from past matches and... Spider-Man?
Read MoreActivision Blizzard won't have a role at the 2021 Game Awards
Activision Blizzard won't have a role at the 2021 Game Awards as its harassment scandal continues.
Read More'Grid Legends' arrives on February 25th
The first Grid game since EA bought Codemasters includes cross-platform multiplayer.
Read MoreSony reportedly plans to launch its answer to Xbox Game Pass this spring
The service may have multiple tiers and include games from every PlayStation generation, according to 'Bloomberg.'
Read More'Pokémon Go' can now run on iOS at higher frame rates
The new feature is part of a new update and isn't listed in the change log.
Read MoreEA is going 'all-in on Battlefield' with plans for a connected universe
Respawn's Vince Zampella, who produced the original 'Call of Duty,' is now overseeing the franchise.
Read MoreSix state treasurers want Activision Blizzard to address its toxic workplace culture
State treasurers from California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Oregon, Delaware and Nevada recently contacted the company's board of directors to discuss its "response to the challenges and investment risk exposures that face Activision."
Read More'Battlefield 2042' is getting a cleaner UI and a ton of bug fixes
Battlefield 2042's third update is coming, and it's a doozy.
Read More'Fortnite' Party Worlds are purely social experiences made for the metaverse
Epic Games has introduced social-focused Party Worlds in 'Fortnite' that take the game closer to a metaverse.
Read MoreNiantic buys gameplay recording app Lowkey to improve its in-game social experience
Niantic is acquiring the team behind Lowkey, an app you can use to easily capture and share gameplay moments.
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Google (18)
Russia fines Google $98 million over 'banned content'
A Russian court levied a 7.2 billion rouble ($98 million) fine against Alphabet on Friday for what it claims are repeated failures by the company to delete illegal content from its services.
Read MoreGoogle is the latest to cancel its in-person CES 2022 plans
Following Lenovo and Intel, Google has become the latest company to announce it won't have a physical presence at CES 2022.
Read MoreGoogle disables 'Hold for Me' feature on the Pixel 6 following buggy update
Google's Duplex AI-powered "Hold for Me" feature has been temporarily disabled on Pixel 6 features due to a bug in the latest update.
Read MoreTCL update fixes Google TV performance issues
TCL has released an update for its 5- and 6-series Google TV models that fixes performance and software issues.
Read MoreGoogle Voice now lets you decide who goes to voicemail
Google now lets you customize how its Voice service handles incoming calls.
Read MoreGoogle Home update makes it easier to review Nest camera footage
You'll be able to skip from one event to the next rather than scrubbing through the timeline.
Read MoreGoogle makes it easier to spot price drops in Chrome
With the 2021 holiday shopping season in its final stretch, Google is adding a handful of features to Chrome to help you find last-minute deals.
Read MoreSidewalk Labs products will be folded into Google proper
The CEO of the smart city company is stepping down due to health concerns.
Read MoreGoogle employees who don't comply with COVID-19 vaccine rules will reportedly be fired
Google reportedly warned employees that they'll eventually lose pay and their jobs if they don't comply with COVID-19 vaccine rules.
Read MoreGoogle won't raise employee pay to match inflation
Despite a lengthy streak of record profits, Google executives told workers on Tuesday they wouldn't be receiving raises to offset rising inflation.
Read MoreGoogle Stadia is finally available on LG TVs almost one year later
Google Stadia game streaming is now available on recent LG TVs — you just need a controller.
Read MoreGoogle's Year in Search 2021 was dominated by sports and 'Squid Game'
Google has released its Year in Search for 2021.
Read MoreGoogle temporarily disrupts a botnet that infected 1 million PCs
On Tuesday, Google disclosed it recently disrupted a massive network of computers infected by Glupteba.
Read MoreYouTube says most disputed copyright claims are resolved in the uploader's favor
The service published its first biannual copyright transparency report.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel update delivers time-saving improvements on new and older models
Google has rolled out a number of updates that will help owners of both older Pixel and the latest Pixel 6 devices.
Read MoreGoogle delays its workers' return to office yet again
Google employees won't be required to return to the office on January 10th.
Read MoreGoogle may debut its own smartwatch in 2022
Google is reportedly prepping its first self-branded smartwatch for a 2022 launch. and it might not have a bezel.
Read MoreGoogle Search has new features to help you find a doctor
Google is adding new tools to Search to make it easier to navigate the US healthcare system.
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Laptops (2)
NVIDIA's RTX 2050 laptop GPU slaps an old name on new technology
NVIDIA has unveiled the GeForce RTX 2050 laptop GPU, which uses RTX 30-era tech — and won't be available for months.
Read MoreDell's Concept Luna shows how future laptops could be easier to repair and recycle
Working with Intel, Dell has created a new PC called Concept Luna with the aim of making future PCs easier to repair, reuse and recycle.
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Meta (21)
Instagram will 'double down' on video in 2022 and focus on Reels
Adam Mosseri, who runs the platform, said the team will place an onus on creators, transparency and messaging next year.
Read MoreDemocrats push Mark Zuckerberg on Meta's actions prior to January 6th Capitol attack
Democratic senators have called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to answer questions on how Facebook handled misinformation enforcement ahead of the January 6th US Capitol attack.
Read MoreMeta is trying to find the people who created more than 39,000 phishing sites
Meta is taking legal action to disrupt a large-scale phishing campaign.
Read MoreMeta reportedly facing FTC probe over its acquisition of VR workout app 'Supernatural'
The FTC is reportedly looking into Meta's acquisition of VR developer Within.
Read MoreMeta says 50,000 people were targeted by 'surveillance for hire' companies
Meta has banned seven "surveillance for hire" companies that targeted at least 50,000 people around the world.
Read MoreWhat happened to the 'Meta' Instagram handle?
An independent motorcycle magazine controlled the @Meta account on Instagram for years — until Facebook changed its name.
Read MoreNeymar Jr. cut a streaming deal with Facebook Gaming
Neymar Jr. has signed a deal to exclusively livestream on Facebook Gaming.
Read MorePortal users can now bring sign language interpreters into video calls
Meta Portal devices now serve as video relays for hard of hearing people who may need interpreters.
Read MoreMeta and Ray-Ban's Stories glasses can now send and read Messenger texts
Meta has released a new software update for Ray-Ban Stories that enhances the voice capabilities of the smart glasses.
Read MoreMeta expands bug bounty program to reward discoveries of scraped data
Meta is expanding its bug bounty program to reward researchers who report data scraping.
Read MoreMeta's Horizon Worlds opens up to adults in the US and Canada
Following a private beta release in 2020, Horizon Worlds is now available to download for free in the US and Canada.
Read MoreWhatsApp begins offering Novi money transfers to some users in the US
A limited number of people in the US will be able to send each other Novi payments from within WhatsApp.
Read MoreSenators came to the Instagram hearing armed with their teenaged finstas
Instagram's Adam Mosseri spent more than two hours being grilled by Senators about Instagram's safety policies and its impact on teens' metal health.
Read MoreMeta's prototype moderation AI only needs a few examples of bad behavior to take action
Meta's AI research group has developed a generalized AI system that requires only a handful of specific examples in order to respond to new and emerging forms of harmful content.
Read MoreMeta will let workers return to the office as late as June
Meta is letting workers defer their return to the office by as much as six months as pandemic concerns linger.
Read MoreFacebook's 'Professional Mode' lets creators monetize their own profile page
Facebook has launched a new professional mode for profiles that will let eligible creators earn money without the need to create a separate Page.
Read MoreRohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar genocide
Rohingya refugees are suing Facebook parent company Meta for its alleged role in Myanmar's genocide against the ethnic minority.
Read MoreFacebook is testing a bill splitting feature in Messenger
Starting next week, you'll be able to charge your friends in a group chat or from the Payments Hub in Messenger.
Read MoreFacebook allowed ads that promoted anti-vaccine messages
Facebook recently said that it's cracking down on anti-vaccine messages, but it recently allowed multiple anti-vaccine ads to run on its site.
Read MoreMeta allows more cryptocurrency ads
Meta has greatly loosened its ban on cryptocurrency ads after deciding the digital money landscape has improved.
Read MoreCongress quizzes Facebook whistleblower on potential Section 230 reforms
Frances Haugen, the former Facebook employee turned whistleblower, testified in Congress for the second time in less than two months.
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Microsoft (10)
Microsoft's $19.7 billion Nuance acquisition wins EU approval
The European Commission has approved Microsoft's $19.7 billion bid to buy Nuance Communications.
Read MoreMicrosoft Teams adds end-to-end encryption for one-on-one calls
Microsoft Teams now has end-to-end encryption for calls, but only for one-on-one sessions right now.
Read MoreiFixit partners with Microsoft on official repair tools
Device repair tutorials site iFixit announced it will join forces with Microsoft to manufacture and sell official repair tools for some Surface models.
Read MoreMicrosoft fixed a Teams bug that prevented 911 calls on Android
Microsoft has fixed a Teams bug that prevented 911 calls from going through for some Android users.
Read MoreMicrosoft tried and failed to bring Xbox games to the iOS App Store
The Epic Games vs. Apple trials have revealed another detail about Microsoft's efforts to bring Xbox games to iOS devices.
Read MoreMicrosoft reverses Windows 11 changes that made it hard to switch browsers
Microsoft appears to be eliminating Windows 11 changes that made it harder to switch default browsers.
Read MoreMicrosoft Office's simplified visual update is now available
Microsoft has released a visual update for Office that promises a simpler, sleeker look with extras like better theming.
Read MoreMicrosoft is testing a few ways to improve Windows 11's Start menu
Microsoft isn't ready to backtrack on Windows 11's major design changes yet, but at least it's testing out a few new ways to customize the OS.
Read MoreMicrosoft reveals a standalone version of Teams for small businesses
Teams Essentials bridges the gap between the free plan and a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Read MoreMicrosoft will be required to disclose sexual harassment cases after shareholder vote
Microsoft's shareholders have forced the tech giant to write up an annual report that would detail how it handles sexual harassment cases.
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Mobile (5)
Verizon partners with AR hardware maker Vuzix for some reason
Vuzix is partnering with Verizon to develop and commercialize AR technologies.
Read MoreThe first text message is now a $150,000 NFT
Vodafone will donate the proceeds to the United Nations Refugee Agency.
Read MoreThree and EE will offer 4G and 5G access across London Underground
Three and EE have reached a deal with infrastructure provider BAI Communications, which is currently building out a network across the Tube.
Read MoreT-Mobile says it blocked 21 billion scam calls in 2021
T-Mobile announced that scam call traffic more than doubled in 2021 with attempts hitting an average of 425 million calls every week.
Read MoreAT&T and Verizon settle FCC 911 outage investigations
Along with CenturyLink and Intrado, they'll pay a combined settlement of over $6 million.
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News (35)
CES 2022 will end one day early amid COVID-19 surge
The 2022 installment of CES is still happening next week, but the event will be one day shorter.
Read MoreThis is a shiatsu hand massager for gamers
A hand warmer setting may boost circulation and help you get good.
Read MoreAnd the biggest losers in tech in 2021 are...
In case you forgot, here are the worst things in tech this year.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Quantum Dot OLED and other tech we're expecting at CES 2022
We're back from the holidays and gearing up to (virtually) cover CES 2022.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 2021's winners in tech
Today's tech headlines: Samsung says the Galaxy Flip 3 motivated more people to switch than its flagships, BlackBerry OS devices are pretty much dead after January 4th, Yukai Engineering's cute stuffed animal robot will nibble on your finger.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 30 percent brighter OLED TVs are coming
Today's tech headlines: An issue pulled 'Fortnite' offline yesterday, China says its space station dodged Starlink satellites twice this year, LG's new 'OLED EX' tech enhances brightness by up to 30 percent.
Read MoreRoku expands its TV Ready program to include more brands and regions
Roku TVs will be able to pair quickly with more audio products in the future.
Read MoreAMD and OnePlus are the latest to cancel in-person CES 2022 plans (updated)
AMD and OnePlus have joined the ranks of companies backing out of in-person CES 2022 presences as Omicron raises safety concerns.
Read MoreHow the pandemic supercharged the creator economy in 2021
2021 saw more platforms throw more money and resources at independent content creators than ever before.
Read MoreFDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid antiviral pill for people 12 and older
The FDA has issued an emergency authorization Pfizer's COVID antiviral pill, making it the first oral method for treating mild to moderate cases of COVID-19.
Read MoreRadioShack is building a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange
RadioShack — yes, that RadioShack that used to sell electronic goods — is now a crypto business.
Read MoreTascam is making brand new cassettes for its ancient four-track recorders
Tascam wants to boost analog music-making by making high-quality cassettes for vintage four-track recorders.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Adidas' first NFT drop made $23 million
Today's tech headlines: Adidas' first NFT drop made $23 million, New Toyota cars don't include remote starting on key fobs and Due to shortages, Microsoft used Xbox dev kits to run a 'Halo Infinite' tournament.
Read MoreAdidas' first NFT drop earns $23 million
Adidas raked in $23 million from its first NFT release, suggesting more might be on the way.
Read MoreChipotle's first 'digital kitchen' opens later this month in Ohio
Chipotle will open its first "digital kitchen" later this month in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the company announced on Friday.
Read MorePolk Audio reveals its first Dolby Atmos soundbar
The $399 Signa S4 uses Polk's VoiceAdjust tech to make dialogue clearer.
Read MoreFCC aims to make emergency alerts more accessible for the hard of hearing
An FCC proposal would make the Emergency Alert System more accessible to people with hearing issues.
Read MoreThe US Postal Service secretly tested a blockchain mobile voting system
The US Postal Service has revealed that it tested a blockchain mobile voting system before the 2020 election.
Read MoreNike acquires virtual sneakers and crypto collectibles startup RTFKT
Nike has acquired the RTFKT brand and team.
Read MoreDremel's first smart rotary tool comes with Bluetooth and a brushless motor
Dremel claims the 8260 outputs 20 percent more power than the 4300, its most powerful corded model.
Read MoreHitting the Books: How the Silicon Valley mindset damages rural American communities
'Reimagining Sustainable Cities' examines the steps taken in recent years in response to sustainability issues, offering community-based solutions to ensure that 21st century urban development is equitable for once.
Read MoreHow a VR startup took the money and ran to the metaverse
MetaWorld is a massive virtual space that's being sold piecemeal as NFTs, but something doesn't add up.
Read MoreTCL temporarily pulls Google TV sets from sale over performance issues
The company says software updates should deliver 'marked improvements in the weeks to come.'
Read MoreLG's design-focused OLED Evo TV has a motorized cover
LG turned its OLED Evo TV into something that resembles an art piece.
Read MoreUK High Court rules that Julian Assange can be extradited to the US
A UK appeals court has reversed a previous ruling that Wikileaks founder shouldn't be extradited to the US due to mental health concerns.
Read MoreSonos plans to improve its mixed environmental track record
Sonos has committed to being carbon neutral by 2030 with eco-friendly products, but can it overcome its mixed environmental track record?
Read MoreWashington DC votes to allow digital driver's licenses and ID cards
Washington DC's city council has approved the use of digital driver's licenses and IDs, joining Arizona, Georgia and other states.
Read MoreSenate confirms Jessica Rosenworcel as first female FCC chair
The Senate has confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel as the FCC's first permanent female chair.
Read MoreSony stops producing its new ZV-E10 camera due to chip shortages
Sony only just launched its ZV-E10 mirrorless vlogging camera in July, but as of December 3rd, it has suspended orders due to the ongoing chip shortage.
Read MoreJimmy Wales is auctioning off an NFT of his first Wikipedia edit
Following in the footsteps of Tim Berners-Lee and others, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales is auctioning off a piece of internet history.
Read MoreAdidas's first foray into the metaverse will likely include NFTs
Adidas has teased a metaverse that likely includes NFTs.
Read MoreThe Rhodes electric piano is back with a hefty price tag
After months of teasing, the legendary Rhodes piano is back, with Rhodes Music Group opening pre-orders for the new MK8 model on Wednesday.
Read MoreCVS Pharmacy now offers audio prescription labels across the US
Following a trial in 2020 involving 1,700 locations across the US, CVS is expanding the availability of its Spoken Rx audio prescription labels to all 10,000 of its pharmacies nationwide
Read MoreThe Morning After: DJI's newest drone is all about the cameras
Patient receives the world's first fully 3D-printed prosthetic eye, Russia may press criminal charges in 2018 ISS pressure leak incident, UK competition regulator orders Meta to sell Giphy
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Nintendo (9)
Nintendo brings five more Sega Genesis games to Switch Online Expansion Pack
The additions include 'Altered Beast' and 'ToeJam & Earl.'
Read More‘OlliOlli World’ arrives on February 8th
Other notable indies are coming to Nintendo Switch, including 'Chicory: A Colorful Tale' and 'Omori.'
Read MoreNintendo's year in review recounts your most-played Switch games of 2021
There may be almost three weeks before the end of the year, but that's not stopping Nintendo from getting in on the year-in-review action.
Read MoreNintendo will host an indie game showcase at 12PM ET on December 15th
Fingers crossed for details about 'Hollow Knight: Silksong.'
Read More'Banjo-Kazooie' joins the Switch Online Expansion Pack in January
Rare's beloved collect-a-thon platformer will be the latest title added to Expansion Pack, Nintendo's premium online subscription.
Read MoreNES and SNES creator Masayuki Uemura dies at 78
Masayuki Uemura, the lead creator of the NES and SNES, has died at 78.
Read MoreYou can now buy a Switch OLED dock without a Switch OLED
You can now get the Switch docks with ethernet/LAN ports.
Read MoreNintendo is adding the original 'Paper Mario' to the Switch Online Expansion Pack
It will be available to Expansion Pack subscribers starting on December 10th.
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PC Gaming (10)
The 'Tomb Raider' reboot trilogy is free on the Epic Games Store
All three 'Tomb Raider' reboot games are available for free on the Epic Games Store until January 6th.
Read MoreAmazon’s ‘New World’ is among the year’s biggest money makers on Steam
Battlefield 2042,' 'Valheim' and 'Destiny 2' are some of 2021's other high earners.
Read MoreLG's first gaming laptop comes with an NVIDIA RTX 3080 GPU and 11th-gen Intel CPU
LG has revealed what it calls its "first gaming laptop" with some pretty high-end specs.
Read More'Windjammers 2' will arrive on January 20th
It's coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Stadia.
Read MoreXbox Game Pass for PC is now just 'PC Game Pass'
The rebrand separates the service from Xbox Game Pass a bit more.
Read MoreGoogle Play Games are coming to Windows PCs in 2022
Google executives announced on stage at the 2021 Game Awards that, come 2022, the app service will be available on Windows PCs in addition to Android and ChromeOS.
Read More'Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade' heads to PC on December 16th
As expected, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is coming to PC.
Read MoreThe Epic Games Store finally has a shopping cart
The Epic Games Store has a shopping cart at long last — no more buying items one at a time.
Read More'Horizon Zero Dawn' now supports NVIDIA and AMD upscaling on PC
Sony also revealed the PC specs and features for 'God of War.'
Read More'Arma 3' and 'DayZ' add BattlEye anti-cheat support through Valve Proton
On Friday, Valve said Arma 3, DayZ, Unturned and Planetside 2 now all feature working BattlEye anti-cheat support when playing them through Proton.
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PlayStation (8)
January's PS Plus games include 'Persona 5 Strikers' and 'Dirt 5'
'Deep Rock Galactic' is the other title in next month's lineup.
Read MoreThe PS Plus version of 'FF7 Remake' can be upgraded to 'Intergrade' after all
The upgrade process has been as convoluted as many Final Fantasy games.
Read MoreAn appreciation of the PlayStation Vita on its 10th birthday
The PlayStation Vita was powerful, beautiful and less popular than the 3DS. Join us as we celebrate our favorite titles on Sony's last handheld.
Read MoreSony will begin selling official PlayStation 5 covers next month
After shutting down third-party PS5 console covers with legal threats, Sony has launched its own official $55 PlayStation five colors.
Read MoreSony reportedly planned to bring PlayStation Now to phones
Sony was apparently developing PlayStation Now for phones, and Apple was aware of it.
Read MoreSony buys co-development studio Valkyrie Entertainment
Sony has acquired Seattle-based developer Valkyrie Entertainment.
Read MoreScuf's first PS5 controllers include one built for first-person shooters
Scuf has unveiled a Reflex line of PS5 controllers that includes a model built with first-person shooters in mind.
Read More'Uncharted 4' and 'Lost Legacy' remasters hit PS5 on January 28th
'Uncharted 4' and 'Lost Legacy' are coming to PS5 on January 28th as part of a bundle, but PC players will have to wait longer.
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Reviews (15)
‘Let’s Play! Oink Games’ is no Jackbox, but it's a worthy party game collection
Let's Play! Oink Games isn't as immediately accessible as Jackbox's popular series, but it's a start.
Read MoreRivian’s R1T electric truck brings adventure to the EV crowd
The all-electric Rivian R1T starts at wallet-busting $67,500, but for that money, owners will get the latest technology out there in a truck that's at home on the highway, around town, and crawling over rocks, and navigating muddy trails. We put one to the test in the rain in Northern California.
Read MoreGrell Audio's TWS/1 earbuds sound as good as you want them to
Grell Audio's TWS/1 headphones offer premium styling and features without the super-high-end price tag. There's still room for improvement, but the company has made a solid debut with its first product.
Read MoreAmazon Echo Show 15 review: A big device for a small audience
Read Engadget's review of Amazon's Echo Show 15, the largest Echo Show yet. It looks like a picture frame and is designed to be mounted on a wall.
Read MoreICYMI: We listen to Yamaha’s latest headphones with 3D sound
Engadget's tech reviews from this week include the Analogue Pocket, the Yamaha YH-L700A headphones and 'Halo: Infinite.'
Read MoreUniversal Audio Volt review: Pro audio power at bedroom producer prices
UA's first foray into budget audio interfaces is largely a success thanks to its unique 76 Compressor.
Read MoreAnalogue Pocket review: Vintage fun with a new age feel
Analogue made us wait a little too long for the Pocket handheld, but we're not mad. The modern Game Boy is so fun and so authentic that it's an easy recommendation for avid retro gamers.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Why the Analogue Pocket is the perfect retro portable
This week, Devindra chats with Engadget Editor-at-large James Trew about the Analogue Pocket.
Read MoreDell's wireless webcam prototype uses magnets to stick to a screen
We checked out Dell's prototypes around "seamless work experiences" called Concept Flow, Concept Stanza and Concept Pari.
Read MoreFender's newest Acoustasonic guitar is cheaper, but not cheap enough
Fenders' Acoustasonic Player Telecaster trades versatility for price, but still costs too much.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Analogue Pocket could be the definitive retro handheld
Apple's Tracker Detect to protect Android users from AirTag stalkers Dremel announces its first smart tool, Universal Music is bringing Rihanna and Migos into the metaverse.
Read MoreAnalogue Pocket first look: Handheld gaming as good as it ever was
The long-anticipated Analogue Pocket is finally here and it appears to deliver on all its promises. Our full review will put it through its paces.
Read MoreYamaha YH-L700A review: When premium features aren’t enough
Yamaha attempted to cater to both cinephiles and music nerds with a range of attractive features, but there are too many caveats for a $500 set of headphones.
Read MoreHydrasynth Explorer review: Possibly the most synth you can get under $600
With rich sound design tools and polyphonic aftertouch this is a surprising value at $600.
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Robotics (4)
Hyundai's MobED robot can elevate its wheels to navigate uneven surfaces
This week, Hyundai unveiled the Mobile Eccentric Droid or MobED, a new mobility platform for taking on even the trickiest surfaces and uneven ground.
Read MoreItalian researchers have built a humanoid robot that may one day fly like Iron Man
Take one part Richard Browning, one part Tony Stark, mix well and you've got yourself an adorable mini Ultron.
Read More'Ameca' robot shows off more human-like facial expressions
Engineered Arts, the company behind the human-like Mesmer robot series, has unveiled a new creation that may weird you out even more.
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Samsung (4)
Samsung's latest C-Lab projects include a smart guitar with LED guides
As it does every year around this time, Samsung has unveiled its C-Lab incubator projects for CES 2022.
Read MoreSamsung's 2022 TVs and monitors will support its new HDR10+ Gaming standard
Samsung's 2022 televisions and monitors will support its recently unveiled HDR10+ Gaming standard.
Read MoreSamsung teases a PCI 5.0 SSD that can hit 13,000 MB/s read speeds
Samsung has teased a PCIe 5.0 SSD showing that storage products should keep doubling in speed every few years, even while Moore's Law is decelerating.
Read MoreSamsung merges mobile and consumer electronics divisions in major shakeup
Samsung has also replaced all of its CEOs.
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Science (7)
Researchers used CT scans to virtually unwrap a pristine mummy
The scans helped researchers learn new details about Egypt's 18th Dynasty.
Read MoreNo one asked for lickable TV, and yet...
A lickable TV lets you taste what you see on the screen — and it might even be useful in some cases.
Read MoreMerck's COVID-19 antiviral pill is the second authorized by the FDA
The FDA has approved a second COVID-19 antiviral pill, but Merck's offering might not get as much uptake as its Pfizer rival.
Read MoreWhat we learned this year about how to avoid a climate catastrophe
The scale of what we need to do to survive on this planet is still staggering.
Read MoreHitting the Books: AI can help us design the greener, cleaner homes of tomorrow
In 'SuperSight' author David Rose delves into the current state of the art of augmented reality, how the technology is already transforming myriad industries and what it might help us accomplish in the future.
Read MoreDesigners hope hydrogen-powered plane will fly halfway around the world without refueling
The zero-emission aircraft would supposedly match the speed and comfort of current midsize planes.
Read MoreHitting the Books: How the interplay of science and technology brought about iPhones
In The Genesis of Technoscientific Revolutions, Venkatesh Narayanamurti and Jeffrey Y. Tsao explore the symbiotic relationship between scientific research and technological advancement.
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Smartphones (18)
BlackBerry OS devices are pretty much dead after January 4th
It's the end for classic BlackBerry OS devices.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 6 and 6 Pro update 'paused' to fix dropped calls
Google has confirmed it's pausing the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro December update over reports of call dropping and disconnecting.
Read MoreSamsung says the Galaxy Flip 3 motivated more people to switch than its flagships
Samsung shipped four times more foldables in 2021 than what it did in 2020, the tech giant has revealed.
Read MoreXiaomi’s 12 Series phones are among the first with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips
The company also showed off a new smartwatch and earbuds for the Chinese market.
Read MoreThe Morning After: A smartphone that feels like paper?
Today's tech headlines: A 'robot lawyer' could help you get unbanned from social media, FDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid antiviral pill for people 12 and older, Tesla under investigation for 'Passenger Play' gaming feature.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 10 Pro will be revealed in January
Rumors suggest the device will be the only model in the 10-series lineup.
Read MoreRealme's latest flagship phone apparently feels like paper
Realme's flagship GT 2 Pro features an eco-friendly bio-polymer material on its back cover, with Muji design icon Naoto Fukasawa adding a textured paper feel.
Read MoreHonor's first foldable smartphone will be the Magic V
Honor has teased the launch of its first foldable smartphone, the Magic V, on Twitter and Weibo.
Read MoreSony's latest smartphone camera sensor gathers twice as much light
Sony has unveiled a new type of stacked CMOS sensor that uses "two-layer transistor pixels" to double the light gathering capability.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Oppo's take on folding smartphones doesn't look so huge
Disney+ adds SharePlay group viewing for the iPhone and iPad, US adds drone maker DJI to investment blocklist, and NASA's James Webb telescope launch delayed again until December 24th
Read MoreHuawei's foldable P50 Pocket phone revealed in 'Harper's Bazaar'
A photoshoot in 'Harper's Bazaar China' shows what the Huawei P50 Pocket looks like.
Read MoreOppo’s Find N foldable phone has a more practical landscape screen
Oppo unveiled the Find N, a foldable phone featuring a 5.49-inch external display and unfolds into a 7.1-inch flexible "Serene Display." You can get one in China for as low as $1,210.
Read MoreAndroid 12 Go Edition will make cheap phones faster and more efficient
Now that Android 12 is making its way to more devices, Google has announced Android 12 Go Edition.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Future iOS update will help you spot third-party iPhone parts
Today's tech headlines: The next iOS update will help you spot third-party iPhone parts, Instagram is bringing back the chronological feed in 2022, and Apple may have been forced to halt iPhone assembly for the first time in a decade.
Read MoreOppo's Find N is the company's first foldable flagship phone
Oppo has teased its first foldable smartphone nearly three years after it unveiled the a prototype device.
Read MoreRazer built a MagSafe cooling fan for iPhone gamers
Razer has released a MagSafe cooling fan for your iPhone, complete with RGB lighting.
Read MoreICYMI: We check out Android 12’s visual refresh
Engadget's tech reviews this week include Google's Android 12, the Animoog Z app and the DJI Mavic 3 drone.
Read MoreDigital car keys arrive on Pixel 6 and Samsung Galaxy S21
A YouTube Music widget is rolling out on Android 12, along with updates for Google Assistant and Photos.
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Social Media (31)
Telegram adds iMessage-style reactions and hidden text for spoilers
You'll be able to translate messages as well.
Read MoreTikTok moderator sues over mental trauma caused by graphic videos
A TikTok moderator has sued the social media platform and its parent ByteDance over trauma caused by graphic videos.
Read MoreHow a ‘robot lawyer’ could help you get unbanned from social media
The "robot lawyer" company DoNotPay, which offers automated legal services, has a new offering: getting social media accounts unbanned.
Read MoreJack Dorsey caused an uproar with a bizarre Web3 Twitter rant
One of the internet's most vocal proponents of Bitcoin voiced an unusually uncharacteristic opinion against Web3 this week.
Read MoreTikTok's PC streaming app accused of violating an open source license
OBS has accused TikTok of violating an open source license with its livestreaming software.
Read MoreTikTok Kitchen will make its most popular recipes for you
Folks in the US will be able to order delicacies like baked feta pasta starting in March.
Read MoreUS schools cancel classes following potential shooting threats on TikTok
A number of school districts in the US has canceled classes for today, December 17th, due to shooting and bomb threats supposedly circulating on TikTok.
Read MoreTikTok rolls out 1080p uploads and more editing features
You can now use GIFs from Giphy as Green Screen backgrounds and turn your voice into a cat's meow.
Read MoreTikTok will switch up For You recommendations to avoid 'repetitive patterns'
It notes that some kinds of videos can be 'problematic if viewed in clusters.'
Read MoreTwitter adds automatically generated captions for videos
Twitter is taking another step toward becoming more accessible.
Read MoreTwitter asks judge to throw out Trump's lawsuit over ban
Twitter has asked a judge to throw out Trump's lawsuit over his ban, calling it a threat to free speech.
Read MoreTwitter reportedly knew Spaces could be misused due to a lack of moderation
Company executives forged ahead with the audio chat feature despite warnings, according to 'The Washington Post.'
Read MoreSenate bill would facilitate social platforms sharing data with outside researchers
A bill announced yesterday would open social media company data to scrutiny by 3rd-party academics.
Read MoreInstagram's Playback feature retells the story of your 2021
It's not a baked-in top nine feature, but you can share up to 10 Stories that sum up your year.
Read MoreTwitter has a secret system for dealing with attacks on high-profile accounts
Twitter has its own method for protecting high profile accounts: Project Guardian.
Read MoreInstagram will bring back a chronological feed in 2022
After more than five years, Instagram plans to bring back "a version" of its chronological feed next year, the company's top executive said on Wednesday.
Read MoreTwitter tests optional one-time content warnings for sensitive posts
Twitter is testing a feature that allows people to append one-time content warnings to images and videos they share through the platform.
Read MoreReport finds Instagram makes it easy for teens to find drugs online
Instagram makes it trivial for teens as young as 13 to find and buy drugs like MDMA and Xanax, according to a newly published report from the Tech Transparency Project.
Read MoreTwitter will overhaul its reporting process for harmful tweets
Twitter is testing a new process for reporting tweets in what it says is a major overhaul intended to make it easier to flag harmful behavior on its platform.
Read MoreSnapchat is hoping lens creators can make augmented reality useful
Snap is hoping its lens creators, some fo whom are also experimenting with its AR Spectacles, will make augmented reality more useful.
Read MoreDiscord gives server owners the tools to put channels behind a paywall
Discord has started testing a feature called Premium Memberships with a small group of users.
Read MoreTwitter buys would-be Slack competitor Quill
You may not have heard of messaging service Quill, but it was positioned as a Discord- or Slack-style app for team communications that tried to be less noisy and more structured. The platform only launched this past February, but today Twitter has announce it is purchasing Quill and shutting it down this weekend.
Read MoreInstagram adds more teen safety features ahead of parental control rollout next year
Instagram has launched a number of new and experimental features meant to make its app a safer place for teens ahead of Adam Mosseri's Senate testimony.
Read MoreTwitter mistakenly suspended users after extremists abused its private image policy
Twitter said it suspendedsome users by mistake after far-right extremists abused its new private media policy to target journalists and researchers.
Read MoreTwitter removed thousands more Chinese propaganda accounts
The company recently shut down another 3,465 accounts linked to state information campaigns.
Read MoreThe most-used emoji in 2021 are mostly unchanged from 2019
Despite the pandemic, we're still using positive emoji much of the time.
Read MoreFacebook will force users at risk of being hacked to enable two-factor authentication
Facebook will require Protect program members to switch on 2FA.
Read MoreFacebook details its takedown of a mass-harassment network
Facebook is broadening the scope of what adversarial networks it will take down, and why.
Read MoreMatch will pay Tinder founders $441 million to settle lawsuit over financial deception (updated)
Match is $441 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of lowballing Tinder's worth.
Read MoreReddit adds real-time typing and reading indicators to posts
Reddit is introducing a handful of new features designed to make its social network feel more interactive.
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Space (22)
China says its space station dodged Starlink satellites twice this year
China has complained that its space station had to evade Starlink satellites twice in 2021.
Read MoreWatch the James Webb Space Telescope launch at 7:20 AM ET
After far too many delays over the years to count, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will finally make its way to space tomorrow.
Read MoreNASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope will study the universe's origins
The James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to lift off on Christmas Eve. It's mission: Peer deeper into space than ever before.
Read MoreNASA delays James Webb telescope launch due to poor weather
The James Webb space telescope could begin its journey on Christmas morning.
Read MoreFirst full asteroid return sample confirms early Solar System origins
Scientists have studied their first full asteroid return sample, and it confirms Ryugu is made of extremely primitive Solar System material.
Read MoreIn 2021, billionaires headed to the stars
In 2021, Musk, Bezos and Branson finally made good on their myriad space travel promises by launching civilians, astronauts and even themselves into the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere.
Read MoreListen to the 'sound' of Jupiter's moon Ganymede thanks to the Juno probe
NASA's Juno probe has 'heard' Jupiters' giant moon Ganymede by recording magnetic field activity during a fly-by.
Read MoreNASA spacecraft enters the Sun's corona for the first time
The Parker Solar Probe has become the first spacecraft to fly through the Sun's upper atmosphere or corona.
Read MoreNASA's James Webb telescope launch delayed again until December 24th
It remains to be seen whether the James Webb telescope will be able head to space this year.
Read MoreNASA's new sleeping bags could prevent eyeball 'squashing' on the ISS
Researchers from have developed a sleeping bag that that could prevent or reduce vision problems by effectively sucking fluid out of astronauts' heads.
Read MoreWatch the Blue Origin launch that'll carry Alan Shepard's daughter to space (updated)
Blue Origin will take Alan Shepard's daughter and GMA host Michael Strahan to suborbital space.
Read MoreThe FAA will give Bezos and Branson its last astronaut wings
The Federal Aviation Administration is abruptly ending its award for commercial spaceflight, and its final recipients are exactly the people who can afford to go to space for fun.
Read MoreSpaceX launches a NASA telescope that will observe black holes
The IXPE is the first satellite capable of measuring the polarization of X-rays that come from cosmic sources, such as black holes and neutron stars.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Hubble telescope wakes up from 'hibernation'
Today's tech headlines: The Hubble telescope is fully operational again, BMW will help recreate 'Rocket League' in real life, and Tesla's in-dash video games can be played even while driving.
Read MoreBillionaire Yusaku Maezawa is going to the ISS ahead of his trip around the Moon
He and his assistant will be the first tourists on the space station in over a decade.
Read MoreThe Hubble telescope is fully operational again after a month-long nap
After multiple instrument sync failures that required putting Hubble into safe mode, NASA says the telescope is now functioning as normal, with all four active instruments collecting data.
Read MoreNASA will give SpaceX more crewed flights to cover for Boeing's delays
NASA plans to give SpaceX up to three more crewed flights to make sure Boeing's Starliner delays don't affect missions.
Read MoreScientists describe a tiny, molten metal exoplanet in unprecedented detail
Scientists have determined that a small, super-hot exoplanet is as dense as iron — and it's the smallest alien world ever measured this way.
Read MoreNASA backs Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef space station
NASA announced a round of funding to both Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman to design a private enterprise replacement for the ISS.
Read MoreNissan uses AWD tech to keep JAXA's lunar lander from getting stuck
The automaker employed a version of its e-4orce powertrain system.
Read MoreRocket Lab details its reusable Neutron launch vehicle
Rocket Lab has detailed its next-gen Neutron vehicle, and it's built for reusability from the very start.
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Streaming (34)
Netflix will be required to stream 20 state TV channels in Russia
The country's communications watchdog has registered the platform as an 'audiovisual service.'
Read MorePremier League games will stay on Peacock as NBC Sports Network shuts down
Much of NBC Sports' programming is moving to USA Network.
Read MoreWhat to watch over the 2021 holidays
Here's a list of the best TV shows and movies to watch over the 2021 holidays, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read More2021 was the year that streaming pushed our cultural buttons
2021 was a busy year for Netflix, Disney+ and more, as millions of people around the world flip away from traditional networks to online-only programming.
Read MoreMalaysia's updated copyright law imprisons streaming pirates for up to 20 years
Malaysia has updated its copyright law to punish streaming pirates, who face up to 20 years in prison.
Read MoreESPN, ABC are back on YouTube TV following a deal with Disney
Disney channels like ESPN and ABC are returning to YouTube TV after the two companies reached a deal.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: How a Netflix series changed Formula 1
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
Read MoreYouTube TV loses access to ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels
Google has failed to strike a deal that would allow it to continue offering YouTube TV subscribers access to Disney's channels.
Read MoreHulu's 'Your TV DNA' recaps your 2021 streaming habits
Not to be outdone by Spotify (and nearly every other streaming platform, for that matter), Disney's Hulu has released an end-of-year recap.
Read MoreSpotify's latest acquisition helps turn radio shows into podcasts
Spotify has bought the podcast platform Whooshkaa that, among other things, turns radio shows into podcast episodes.
Read MoreTikTok is testing a desktop livestreaming app
TikTok Live Studio could help the service become a bigger competitor to the likes of Twitch.
Read MoreDirecTV will hike prices for most streaming plans next month
DirecTV is hiking prices for most of its streaming services in 2022 following its spinoff from AT&T.
Read MoreRoku will offer 99-cent trials for Showtime, Starz and AMC+
The streaming platform is getting into the New Year's Eve party spirit.
Read MoreHulu's Theranos miniseries 'The Dropout' premieres March 3rd
Hulu's Theranos miniseries, The Dropout, premieres on March 3rd, 2022.
Read MoreYou won't get a Twitch 2021 recap if you switched off marketing emails
If you hate junk mail, you might have missed out.
Read MoreSiriusXM sued over lack of podcast transcripts for the hard of hearing
SiriusXM is facing a lawsuit over the lack of podcast transcripts in its apps, including Pandora and Stitcher.
Read MoreDisney+ adds SharePlay group viewing for the iPhone and iPad
Disney+ has added SharePlay support that lets you watch movies with up to 31 friends.
Read MoreAmazon's IMDb streaming app comes to PS5
It's another way to watch free movies and TV if you've managed to snag the console.
Read MoreYouTube TV may lose ESPN, ABC, FX and other Disney channels this week
YouTube TV has warned that channels including ABC, ESPN, FX and others may go dark by end of day on December 17th if it can't come to terms with Disney.
Read MoreChris Wallace leaves Fox News to join CNN's new streaming service
Chris Wallace is leaving Fox News to join CNN's upcoming streaming service.
Read MoreMarvel's 'Eternals' will hit Disney+ on January 12th
The MCU blockbuster will be available to stream just over two months after it debuted in theaters.
Read MoreYouTube TV arrives on Xfinity Flex set-top boxes
As of today, there's yet another way to access YouTube TV.
Read MoreNetflix created an info hub for its original shows and movies
Like the company's recent fan event, the website is called Tudum.
Read MoreYouTube's Rewind replacement is a livestream event called Escape2021
BTS, Doja Cat and YouTube stars are taking part in the interactive 24-hour event.
Read MoreParamount+ adds live streaming channels for Star Trek, 'Survivor' and more
ViacomCBS has adapted Pluto TV's 24/7 format for its subscription service.
Read MoreYouTube TV is finally coming back to Roku after a prolonged dispute
YouTube TV is finally back on Roku streaming devices following a dispute between the two parties that has dragged on since April of this year.
Read MoreApple Music's Siri-only plan seems on track to arrive with iOS 15.2
Apple Music's recently announced Voice Plan will launch alongside iOS 15.2, according to the patch notes the company shared for the update's release candidate.
Read MoreESPN+ will offer 4,300 hours of PGA Tour Live golf streaming
ESPN+ has announced that it will offer 4,300 hours of golf coverage across 35 tournaments as part of its PGA Tour Live streaming deal.
Read MoreGoogle TV makes it easier to watch free, live streaming channels
Pluto TV will appear in the Live and For You tabs.
Read MoreSpotify pulls top comedians' albums amid royalty dispute
Spotify has pulled comedy albums from Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish and others as part of a royalty dispute.
Read MoreHulu pulls Astroworld news special amid social media backlash
On Thursday, Hulu pulled Astroworld: Concert From Hell, an ABC special many mistook as a documentary on the recent Travis Scott festival that killed 10 people on November 5th, just one day after its debut on the platform.
Read MoreSoundCloud's Playback compiles your favorite jams from 2021
Now that everyone you know on social media has shared their Spotify Wrapped year-in-review, SoundCloud would like you to know it too has a chronicle of what you listened to over the last 11 months.
Read MoreVerizon and Bang & Olufsen made soundbars with Android TV built-in
Verizon has unveiled two Android TV soundbars made with Bang & Olufsen's help, and they pack premium features like Dolby Atmos.
Read MoreSpotify's 2021 Wrapped is here to chronicle your year in music
Spotify's personalized year-in-review is ready to chronicle your listening habits in 2021.
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Tablets (2)
Samsung's Tab A8 adds a faster processor, more RAM and storage options
It's a predictable update to a tablet that has always been about affordability.
Read MoreBarnes & Noble releases its first Nook GlowLight e-reader in four years
Barnes & Noble has introduced the Nook GlowLight 4, its first new e-reader in that series since 2017 — but it also faces stiff competition from Amazon and Kobo.
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Tomorrow (2)
The Morning After: Is it time for lickable TVs?
Today's tech headlines: There's a lickable TV prototype now, The first text message is now a $150,000 NFT and More companies cancel CES 2022 attendance in person
Read MoreMGM lets potential employees try out jobs in VR before signing on
MGM Resorts is letting applicants try out casino and hotel jobs in virtual reality (VR) before signing on.
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TV & Movies (15)
'Arcane' creators explain why Jinx and Vi are the stars of the Netflix series
Basically: They're really cool.
Read More'Don't Look Up' is a star-studded scream against the climate apocalypse
Don't Look Up is somewhat uneven and a bit too long, but it's also a battlecry against the anti-science, fact-phobic reality we're living through today.
Read More'Star Trek Discovery' is taking an unexpected break as 'Star Trek Prodigy' returns
Star Trek: Discovery is taking an unscheduled break in the season after its next episode on December 30th.
Read MoreJapan's latest life-sized Gundam statue is almost complete
No matter how many times a new Gundam statue goes up in Japan, it's always a sight to behold.
Read More'Star Trek: Discovery' finally embraces standalone storytelling in its fourth season
Each episode is a new adventure.
Read More‘The Matrix Resurrections’ is brilliant, but not for everyone
The Matrix Resurrections is a smart follow-up to the iconic Matrix trilogy.
Read MoreNetflix drops a surprise teaser for its 'Witcher' prequel
The Witcher: Blood Origin, a prequel to Netflix's live-action adaptation of Anderzej Sapkowski's dark fantasy novel series, will debut in 2022.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Peloton's unfortunate cameo in the 'Sex and the City' reboot
Today's tech headlines: NASA's new sleeping bags could prevent eyeball 'squashing' on the ISS, Someone 'briefly compromised' the Indian Prime Minister's Twitter account, Amazon explains outage that took out a large chunk of the internet.
Read MoreA scene from the 'Sex and the City' revival created a PR emergency for Peloton
A scene from HBO Max's 'Sex and the City' revival has Peloton scrambling to defend its fitness gear.
Read More'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' trailer gives us a first look at Knuckles
Paramount has dropped the first 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' trailer that gives us a first look at a new character, Knuckles, voiced by Idris Elba.
Read MoreFirst trailer for the Halo TV series shows Master Chief in live action
It looks like a dramatic, high-budget show.
Read MoreNetlix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop is over after one disappointing season
Netflix has canceled its much-hyped and equally maligned Cowboy Bebop adaptation.
Read More'Reading Rainbow' will return in 2022 with an interactive component
After more than 15 years off the air, Reading Rainbow will return to TV in early 2022.
Read MoreNick Offerman will play Bill in 'The Last of Us' on HBO
Naughty Dog has confirmed a report from Variety that Nick Offerman is playing the loner Bill in The Last of Us on HBO.
Read MoreWilliam Shatner's space voyage is becoming an Amazon documentary
William Shatner became the oldest person to ever fly to space, and his trip is now set to become an Amazon Prime documentary called 'Shatner in Space.'
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Wearables (6)
JLab's latest $20 earbuds are designed to complement your skin tone
JLab hopes to make its $20 true wireless earbuds more discreet with colors that complement skin tone.
Read MoreJabra's Elite 4 Active earbuds add ANC and better sweat resistance
Jabra has quietly unveiled Elite 4 Active earbuds with active noise cancellation and a sweat-friendly design.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Oppo tries to build a Google Glass for China
Plus, LG shows off a portable TV, Dell builds a modular laptop concept and Toyota angers drivers with remote start subscriptions.
Read MoreOppo Air Glass is a modernized Google Glass for China
Following last year's Oppo AR Glass concept, the Oppo Air Glass will become available to Chinese consumers in Q1 2022.
Read MoreNothing's 'Black Edition' brings a modern touch to its funky Ear 1 buds
Nothing has unveiled the new Ear 1 "Black Edition" that retains the original's transparent case, but adds a smoky finish and black matte colorway
Read MoreHTC Vive Focus 3 gets more accurate hand tracking in new update
HTC has rolled out a firmware update for Vive Focus 3 that greatly improves its hand-tracking capabilities.
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Xbox (7)
Unfinished 'Halo Infinite' cutscene hints at a future storyline
'Halo Infinite' has an unfinished cutscene hidden in its code — and it may be important.
Read More'Forza Horizon 5' turned me into a racing game fan
Forza Horizon 5 has entirely lived up to the hype and praise it has received.
Read MoreAdidas' final commemorative Xbox sneakers are now on sale
For their third and final drop, Microsoft and Adidas have come out with an Xbox Series X-inspired design that's available to purchase worldwide.
Read MoreMicrosoft had to use Xbox dev kits to run a 'Halo Infinite' tournament
Microsoft was hurt so badly by Xbox shortages that it ran a 'Halo Infinite' tournament using developer kits.
Read More'Halo Infinite' adds a dedicated Slayer playlist on December 14th
'Halo Infinite' will have a Slayer playlist in its December 14th update alongside three already planned modes.
Read MoreThe Xbox Windows app will make it easier to know if a game will run well on your PC
The Xbox app on Windows now includes a label that will tell you if a game will "play great" on your PC.
Read MoreXbox gamers will soon be able to share gameplay clips via public links
Xbox video game clips are about to become much more easily shareable via unique public URLs on the Xbox mobile app.
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