Joby gets serious about audio with new mics for podcasters and streamers
GorillaPod's creator is diving much deeper into audio with microphones for podcasters and streamers, taking on rivals like Blue and Rode.
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Jabra's Elite 7 earbuds now support multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
Jabra now allows you to connect to two devices at once with its Elite 7 Pro and Elite 7 Active earbuds.
Read MoreElgato's new pedal gives streamers hands-free control over their apps
Elgato has released a Stream Deck Pedal that lets you control apps even while your hands are busy.
Read MoreLogitech's new 'Pen' is a rechargeable stylus for classroom Chromebooks
Logitech has launched a new stylus called the Logitech Pen designed specifically with K-12 students in mind.
Read MoreKhadas' Tea DAC is a compelling MagSafe accessory
DACs, or headphone amplifiers, have become more popular since the rise of lossless music streaming. Tea stands out as it's MagSafe compatible, so no more mega-dongle hanging off your phone.
Read MorePioneer DJ debuts DDJ-REV series of battle-style controllers
Pioneer DJ debuts DDJ-REV series of battle-style controllers. The high-end DDJ-REV7 and entry-level DDJ-REV1 are built for cutting and scratching.
Read MoreCanon forced to ship 'knockoff' ink cartridges due to chip shortage (updated)
Canon has had to ship printer ink cartridges without copy protection chips due to shortages, and that's creating headaches for users.
Read MoreKeychron's Q2 is a compact take on its popular customizable keyboard
We really liked the 75% Q1 keyboard, so when Keychron revealed a smaller, 65% version with the same customization we were intrigued.
Read MoreLogitech unveils $60 Litra Glow light for streamers
Logitech for Creators has launched Litra Glow for streamers, a lighting device capable of providing a "natural, radiant look across all skin tones."
Read More512 Audio debuts its first 'studio-inspired' USB mics for creators
From the team behind Warm Audio comes two new USB microphones for podcasting and streaming: The Script and the Tempest.
Read MoreHyperX boasts 300 hours of battery life for its latest gaming headset
It's also lighter and includes features like DTS: Headphone X support.
Read MoreDell put a 4K webcam in its new 4K video conferencing monitor
Dell attempts to make the perfect pandemic monitor.
Read MoreAlienware's quantum dot OLED monitor promises color-accurate gaming
Alienware has unveiled a quantum dot OLED monitor that promises both smooth gaming and very high color accuracy.
Read MoreTP-Link’s new WiFi 6E router has motorized antennas that follow your devices
The company also announced its first quad-band router.
Read MoreJBL's first gaming microphone is the USB 'Quantum Stream'
JBL has expanded its Quantum gaming line with new products, including its first USB microphone aimed at streamers and podcasters.
Read MoreHarman would like to sell you some $1,000 headphones
Luxury audio brand Mark Levinson announced its first "portable offering:" a $1,000 set of high-end wireless headphones.
Read MoreJBL updates its range of portable speakers for 2022
Pulse 5, Boombox 3 and two new versions of the PartyBox.
Read MoreRoland's AeroCaster VRC-01 is a wireless video mixer for streamers
Shoot multi-perspective videos and podcasts with the camera you already have in your pocket.
Read MoreNetgear expands WiFi 6E router lineup with two new options for 2022
Netgear is adding middle-tier devices to broaden its WiFi 6E appeal.
Read MoreTargus made a backpack with a built-in Find My tracker
The company also unveiled a docking station with a fingerprint reader at CES.
Read MoreSamsung's new M8 monitor has a built-in smart home hub
Samsung has unveiled a new monitor that can control your smart home, and also has a smaller curved gaming monitor.
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ID.me says it uses more powerful facial recognition than previously claimed
Its CEO claimed earlier this week the company doesn't use 'more complex and problematic' database matching.
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Amazon (15)
Amazon allegedly called union organizers 'thugs' to discourage workers from unionizing
The NLRB has accused Amazon of threatening, surveilling and interrogating workers at its JFK8 warehouse in New York to discourage them from unionizing.
Read MoreAmazon workers in Staten Island reach union vote threshold
Workers at JFK8, an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island, New York, have reportedly collected enough signatures to proceed with a union election vote.
Read MoreOne of Amazon's seller programs has been found to be unlawful
Following an investigation by Washington State's attorney general, Amazon has agreed to pay $2.25 million related to its Sold By Amazon program.
Read MoreAmazon's 'pay-to-quit' program won't cover most US workers this year
And it could be because of staff shortages brought about by COVID-19.
Read MoreAmazon buys rights to popular true-crime podcast 'My Favorite Murder'
Amazon has bought timed exclusive rights to the popular 'My Favorite Murder' podcast to help compete against rivals like Spotify.
Read MoreAmazon's cashierless Go stores are coming to the suburbs
Amazon plans to launch its first cashier-free Go stores in the suburbs, starting in Washington state and California.
Read MoreAmazon allegedly retaliates against worker at its Bessemer facility
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union has filed two unfair labor practice complaints against Amazon, alleging it reprimanded and surveilled a worker for union-related activity.
Read MoreUS labor board says Amazon illegally fired union organizer in New York
The NLRB will issue a formal complaint against Amazon if it doesn't settle the case.
Read MoreAmazon is opening its first physical clothing store
Amazon is opening its first-ever physical clothing store with the promise of a high-tech shopping experience, confirming a rumor from last year.
Read MoreAmazon sued by family of employee killed in Illinois tornado warehouse collapse
Amazon is being sued by the family of delivery driver Austin McEwan who died in the Edwardsville, Illinois warehouse struck by a tornado last month.
Read MoreAmazon UK won't ban Visa credit cards on January 19th after all
Amazon now says it will accept Visa cards in the UK after January 19th.
Read MoreAmazon will face a second Alabama union vote in February
Amazon will hold a second union election at an Alabama warehouse on February 4th after officials said it interfered with the first vote.
Read MoreAmazon cuts paid COVID-19 leave for workers in half
Amazon, the second-largest employer in the US, announced today that it would be slashing its paid leave policies for workers forced to quarantine in half.
Read MoreAmazon Fire TV is coming to Ford SUVs in 2022
Amazon's Fire TV interface is coming to more cars in 2022, including Ford models.
Read MoreRing's new Glass Break sensor does exactly what you think
It's a low-power microphone that'll listen out for the sounds of smashing.
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Apple (26)
Here's why your Apple two-factor texts include strange tags
Don't worry if you see unusual tags at the end of Apple's two-factor texts — they're meant to improve security.
Read MoreEpic gains support from Microsoft, 35 states in antitrust fight with Apple
Attorneys general from 35 states have sided with Epic Games in a bid to overturn a ruling that Apple doesn't violate antitrust laws.
Read More'Melting face' and 36 other emojis arrive with Apple's iOS 15.4 beta
Following the release of Unicode 14, Apple is finally starting to include the new emojis on iOS with the release of the 15.4 developer beta.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Latest iOS beta supports FaceID with a mask
Strange objects in space, a raft of new EVs and underwhelming headphones.
Read MoreApple brought in a record-breaking $123.9 billion in revenue, despite supply constraints
Apple just dropped its earnings report for the first quarter of 2022, and it's broken revenue records all across the board.
Read MoreiOS 15.4 beta supports Face ID while wearing a mask
You soon may might not need an Apple Watch or a passcode while masked up.
Read MoreApple will reportedly allow iPhones to accept contactless payments
Small businesses might soon be able to accept payments using their iPhones without the need for external hardware.
Read MoreApple rolls out iOS 15.3 and macOS 12.2 to fix a major Safari exploit
It's a big day for security updates in Apple-land.
Read MoreApple marks Black History Month with a 'Black Unity' watch strap
Apple is celebrating Black History Month 2022 with a limited-run Watch strap and a free face to match.
Read MoreApple pulls verification requirement for US education shoppers
As of earlier this week, Apple began requiring that students and teachers in the US verify their identity through UNiDAYS before they could take advantage of the company's discounted education pricing.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple closes education discount loophole
Today's tech headlines: Anemia could make space travel to Mars a challenge, Airstream's concept electric camping trailer propels itself, Apple closes education discount loophole.
Read MoreApple now requires verification for education discounts in the US
Apple closed a loophole in the US that allowed buyers to take advantage of its education pricing even if they're not actually a student or a teacher.
Read MoreApple's digital car keys may work with Hyundai and Genesis models this summer
Hyundai and Genesis vehicles might support Apple CarKey by this summer.
Read MoreApple faces class action lawsuit over Powerbeats Pro charging issues
Apple has been served a potential class action lawsuit over a reported Powerbeats Pro design flaw that hurts battery life.
Read MoreApple reportedly requires employees to get COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Apple will reportedly require all retail and corporate staff to get COVID-19 vaccine booster shots if they want to enter stores and offices.
Read MoreApple will let dating apps in the Netherlands offer third-party payments
Apple will let dating apps like Tinder offer alternative payment options in the Netherlands after a regulator ordered it to make the change.
Read MoreApple's updated iCloud Private Relay notice clarifies why it might not work for some users
After a previous iOS 15.2 update, some users found that they couldn't use Private Relay while on a cellular network.
Read MoreApple details $30 million settlement for off-the-clock bag search lawsuit
The long-running lawsuit Apple faced over off-the-clock bag searches of its employees in California is almost over.
Read MoreApple will allow third-party payments for apps in South Korea
Apple will soon allow developers to use alternative payment systems for their apps in South Korea to comply with the country's new law.
Read MoreApple said to have ruled out a metaverse for its mixed reality headset
Apple has apparently rejected the idea of a metaverse for its mixed reality headset — a rejection of Meta's strategy.
Read MoreApple will reportedly unveil an iPhone SE with 5G this spring
Apple will reportedly use a spring event to unveil an iPhone SE with 5G.
Read MoreModel Brooks Nader says someone used an AirTag to track her
She claims she didn't get a notification about the device until she was walking home alone.
Read MoreApple Fitness+ will add an audio-based running feature on January 10th
A curated series of workouts and meditations called Collections debuts on the same day.
Read MoreWemo's Smart Video Doorbell is exclusive to the Apple ecosystem
It connects with HomeKit Secure Video on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Read MoreApple's rumored new monitor could be a lot more affordable than the Pro Display XDR
Even the stand for Apple's 32-inch, $5,000 Pro Display XDR is famously expensive, but its next external monitor might be more reasonable.
Read MoreThe next AirPods Pro might support lossless audio
The next AirPods Pro might support lossless audio — and could be easier to find.
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Apps (22)
Dating app Grindr disappears from Apple's App Store in China (updated)
Grindr has abruptly left Apple's App Store in China, raising fears about a renewed government crackdown on 'illegal' content.
Read MoreChrome for Android will ask if you really want to close every tab at once
Chrome for Android is adding a warning when you try to close many tabs at once.
Read MoreApple’s App Store now permits unlisted apps
Apple has introduced a new feature that could help declutter the App Store somewhat.
Read MoreHopper wants to challenge Airbnb with short-term vacation rentals
This week Hopper announced that it will be expanding its travel services with new support for short-term home rentals.
Read MoreGoogle Play Store's new 'Offers' tab highlights deals on apps, movies and more
Google has launched an Offers tab for the Play Store featuring deals on apps, games, movies, books and other purchases.
Read MoreDiscord is recovering from a brief but widespread outage
A recent and "widespread" API outage had left Discord unusable for some people for part of the day.
Read MoreAn 'Unpacking' clone topped the App Store charts before it was pulled
Indie developers have long struggled with copycat versions of their hit games.
Read MoreAndroid apps come to Windows 11 in 'preview' next month
A Windows 11 public preview with Android app support is coming in February, although free upgrades to Microsoft's OS are ending soon.
Read MoreSquarespace is getting into video subscriptions
Another big platform is adding video to its offering.
Read MoreNYC's app-based delivery workers can finally use restaurant bathrooms
Why this was not already the case is a total mystery.
Read MoreSubstack is testing a native video player
It's another salvo in the battle to attract and keep creators on the platform.
Read MorePlaid must pay $58 million to users of Venmo, Robinhood and other apps
Even if you've never heard of a company called Plaid, they may owe you part of a multi-million dollar lawsuit settlement.
Read MoreWhatsApp is nearly ready to migrate Android chats to iPhone
The latest WhatsApp iOS beta includes code references to a feature for chat history migration.
Read MoreRobinhood opens cryptocurrency wallet to beta testers
The company expects to make the feature available to everyone later in the year.
Read MoreOpera launches a dedicated crypto browser
Opera has launched its Web3 "Crypto Browser" into beta with features like a built-in crypto wallet and more.
Read More'PUBG Mobile' maker sues copycat game and app stores that hosted it
When you're the progenitor of an entire gaming genre, imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery. It's the sort of thing that gets you dragged into federal court.
Read More'Wordle' clones are taking over the App Store
Developers are cloning, and profiting off of, the viral game 'Wordle" in Apple's App Store.
Read MoreLAPD fired two officers who ignored robbers to play 'Pokémon Go'
The LAPD is now known to have fired two officers after they were caught ignoring a robbery to keep playing 'Pokémon Go.'
Read MoreUber no longer supports ride hailing via the Apple Watch
If you try to use the Uber Watch app, a message now pops up asking you to switch the mobile app instead.
Read MoreSignal founder Moxie Marlinspike steps down as CEO
Moxie Marlinspike created the Signal encrypted messaging app, which launched in 2014.
Read MoreTinder's upcoming 'Swipe Party' feature lets friends help you choose dates
Tinder is working on a new feature called Swipe Party that will let you invite friends online to help you vet dates.
Read MoreClubhouse finally adds support for web listening
Clubhouse is adding two features that make it easier to discover audio rooms.
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Big Tech (29)
T-Mobile will fire unvaccinated corporate employees starting April 2nd
T-Mobile will fire corporate employees who aren't fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by April 2nd.
Read MoreEurope's second highest court scraps Intel’s €1.06 billion antitrust fine
The General Court, Europe's second highest court, has overturned the €1.06 billion antitrust fine levied against Intel way back in 2009.
Read MoreReport suggests NVIDIA is preparing to walk away from its ARM acquisition
NVIDIA has reportedly made little to no progress in gaining regulatory approval for its purchase of ARM and is privately preparing to abandon the dea.
Read MoreMeta and Snap sued by mother over alleged role in her daughter's suicide
A Connecticut mother has brought a lawsuit against Meta and Snap claiming the platforms were designed to cause the sort of addiction her late daughter suffered prior to taking her own life.
Read MoreA group of Activision Blizzard workers is unionizing
QA testers at Raven Software are forming the first union at an AAA gaming company in North America.
Read MoreAirbnb will offer travel insurance this spring
Airbnb will offer travel insurance this spring to reassure guests worried about resuming travel.
Read MoreSenator Klobuchar's major tech reform bill advances out of committee
A major tech reform bill that would prevent the industry's biggest players from discriminating against smaller businesses that rely on their services is one step closer to law on Thursday after passing from committee on a bipartisan 16-6 vote.
Read MoreApple and Google oppose Senate antitrust efforts, claiming they'd hurt consumer security
With the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled to discuss the American Innovation and Choice Online Act and the Open App Markets Act this week, Apple and Google are stepping up their opposition to both bills.
Read MoreWalmart may offer a cryptocurrency and NFTs
Walmart has hinted at plans to offer cryptocurrency and NFTs — it might not want to be left out of the latest trends.
Read MoreBlock is officially building an 'open Bitcoin mining system,' says founder Jack Dorsey
Dorsey first announced in October last year that the digital payments provider, then known as Square, was considering working on the project.
Read MoreTesla now accepts Dogecoin payments for some of its merch
Tesla is allowing customers to buy select merchandise items using Dogecoin, according to the website and a tweet from CEO Elon Musk
Read MorePayPal faces lawsuit for freezing customer accounts and funds
Three PayPal users who've allegedly had their accounts frozen and funds taken by the company without explanation are proposing a class-action lawsuit.
Read MoreFacebook, Google, Twitter and Reddit subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
Facebook, Google, Twitter and Reddit have been subpoenaed by Congressional select investigating the Jan. 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Read MoreInstacart's 'Ready Meals' are a grocery store alternative to take out
With its new Ready Meals Hub, Instacart now offers pre-made and hot food delivery from grocery stores including Publix, Kroger. Stop & Shop, and more.
Read MoreComcast tests the first multigigabit cable modem
Comcast has tested the first cable modem that can offer multigigabit speeds, although it's not clear if you'll get to make full use of that performance.
Read MoreJack Dorsey proposes a legal defense fund for Bitcoin developers
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has proposed a legal defense fund to protect Bitcoin developers from lawsuit that could hurt the ecosystem.
Read MoreNVIDIA begins rolling out Android 11 update to all Shield TV models
NVIDIA has started rolling out Software Experience Upgrade 9.0 for Shield TV devices.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The fate of Apple and Google's contact tracing tech
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
Read MorePayPal confirms it's exploring the launch of its own stablecoin
It might be called "PayPal Coin," and it will reportedly be backed by the US dollar.
Read MoreSnap sues US Patent Office to claim a trademark for ‘Spectacles’
Snapchat creator Snap has sued the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for rejecting an application the company had filed to trademark the word "spectacles" in relation to its wearable of the same name.
Read MoreFrench regulator fines Google and Facebook a combined $238 million over cookies
France's data regulator CNIL has fined Google €150 million ($170 million) and Meta/Facebook €60 million ($68 million) for violating EU privacy rules.
Read MoreWatch Sony's CES 2022 keynote in under nine minutes
Sony's CES 2022 press conference was jammed with information, as it revealed more details on PlayStation VR2 and plans to launch an electric car company.
Read MoreWalmart's InHome Delivery service will reach up to 30 million households in 2022
Walmart has big plans for its InHome delivery service in 2022, with plans to expand it from 6 million households to 30 million by the end of the year.
Read MoreWatch NVIDIA's CES 2022 conference in under 10 minutes
CES 2022 press conferences aren't always the most interesting or informative, but NVIDIA actually unveiled some new and interesting products this year.
Read MoreWatch LG's CES 2022 event in under five minutes
Don't worry if you missed LG's CES 2022 event, we got you covered with a supercut of everything the company announced.
Read MoreDell gives eGPUs another shot with the Concept Polaris
Dell launched the Alienware Graphics Amplifier way back in 2014, but now, the company has announced that it's giving eGPUs another shot.
Read MoreSony's 2022 Quantum Dot OLED TVs can tweak quality settings using a camera
Sony has unveiled a range of 2022 OLED and mini-LED TVs with Google TV, PS5 features and a camera you can use for chat and quality tweaks.
Read MoreSony is bringing 360-degree sound mapping to its latest soundbars
Sony is upgrading its HT-A7000 and HT-A5000 soundsbars with more 360 audio capabilities.
Read MoreLG's C2 OLED TV line will include its brighter 'evo' panels in 2022
Much like last year, the company is touting improved brightness as one of the main reasons to buy its 2022 sets.
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The best Super Bowl TV deals we could find
Here are the best Super Bowl TV deals you can get, including deals on OLED TVs, soundbars and 4K streaming devices.
Read MoreRoku's Streambar Pro drops to a record low of $150
Roku's Streambar Pro is 17 percent off right now and down to a record low of $150.
Read MoreApple's 2021 cellular iPad Mini falls to a new all-time low at Amazon
If you've been eyeing a cellular iPad Mini, it's now available at Amazon for $600, or $49 off the regular price -- the steepest discount we've seen so far.
Read MoreAirPods Pro drop to $180, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include AirPods Pro for $180, Fitbit's Charge 5 for $120 and $95 off the Roomba 694 robot vacuum.
Read MoreAmazon's Eero 6 mesh WiFi system is up to 37 percent off
Eero 6 WiFi packs are up to 37 percent off right now, so you can get one for as low as $90.
Read MoreFitbit's Charge 5 is on sale for a record low of $120 right now
A bunch of Fitbit wearables are on sale ahead of Valentine's Day, including the Charge 5 fitness tracker, which is on sale for $120.
Read MoreThe 2020 iPad Air is on sale for $539 right now
Amazon knocks $60 off Apple's 2020 iPad Air, bringing some colors down to $539.
Read MoreNintendo Switch is $20 off for Amazon Prime members at Woot
The Nintendo Switch is available at a $20 discount at Woot if you're an Amazon Prime member.
Read MoreThe 2021 Apple TV 4K is on sale for $160 right now
Amazon discounts the latest Apple TV 4K to $160, which is $20 off its normal price.
Read MoreAmazon is taking up to 40 percent off WD and SanDisk storage for today only
You can get microSD and SD cards, flash drives and portable drives at a discount.
Read MoreApple's MacBook Air M1 drops to $850 at Amazon
Amazon is selling Apple's MacBook Air M1 for just $850, the lowest price we've seen in a while.
Read MoreGOG's New Year Sale includes deals on 'Cyberpunk 2077' and 'The Witcher 3'
You can save up to 90 percent on thousands of games.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest Hub Max is down to $169 for today only
Adorama knocks $60 off Google's Nest Hub Max, bringing it down to $169 in a one-day sale.
Read MoreApple's second-gen AirPods fall back to $100
A number of Apple's sound products are on sale right now at Amazon including the AirPods Max and AirPods Pro, with the best deal on second-gen AirPods.
Read MoreSony's WH-XB910N ANC headphones are 49 percent off in Amazon's one-day sale
For anyone looking for ANC wireless over-ear headphones at a decent price, Sony's WH-XB910N should be front of mind.
Read MoreiRobot's Roomba j7+ is $250 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include up to up to 50 percent off Amazon Fire tablets and $250 off iRobot Roomba vacuums.
Read MoreSamsung's 1TB T7 Touch SSD is $50 off at Amazon
Amazon knocks $50 off Samsung's 1TB T7 Touch portable SSD, bringing it down to an all-time low of $140.
Read MoreBeats Fit Pro earbuds are 23 percent off right now
If you've been looking at a set of AirPods but hesitate due to concerns about fit, don't forget about the Beats Fit Pro earbuds.
Read MoreThe Xbox Series S is 7 percent off at Woot
If you've been trying to buy a next-gen console, you're no doubt aware that it's been quite a challenge due to component shortages
Read MoreAmazon one-day sale knocks up to 40 percent off Anker chargers and accessories
The Anker Nano II 30W GAN charger and 2-in-1 wireless charging stand for the iPhones 12 and 13 are on sale.
Read MoreiRobot's Roomba 694 is back down to a record low of $179
Amazon knocks $95 off the iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum, bringing it down to a record low of $179.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 controller is $40 off again
If you missed your chance to get Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 controller for $140 on New Year's Day, here's your chance to grab it a discount again.
Read MoreApple's 24-inch 8-core iMac M1 is back down to $1,399
If you've been patiently waiting to pick up the new iMac, now is your chance to do so at a discount.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 7 models are up to 15 percent off at Amazon
A four-pack of AirTags will run you $94.
Read MoreAmazon sale slashes Fire tablet prices by up to 50 percent
If you've been waiting for a sale to buy one of Amazon's Fire HD tablets, today might be the day.
Read MoreAmazon Kindle is back on sale for $50 today only
Amazon's standard Kindle is down to just $50 as part of a one-day sale.
Read MoreThe Roomba j7+ poop-detecting robot vacuum is $250 off right now
Save $250 on some of iRobot's most powerful robot vacuums, including the Roomba j7+ and the Roomba s9+.
Read MoreNintendo's 'Ring Fit Adventure' falls to $55, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
The best tech deals this week include $25 off Nintendo's 'Ring Fit Adventure,' $40 off the 3rd-generation AirPods and $100 off Apple's Mac Mini M1.
Read MoreWithings' Body+ smart scale is 41 percent off for today only
The Withings Body+ smart scale is currently available for $58.50 on Amazon.
Read MoreApple's third-gen AirPods drop to $140 at Amazon
Amazon's latest sale knocks $40 off Apple's third-generation AirPods, bringing them down to a record low of $140.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Buds 2 are back on sale for $100
Woot knocks $50 off the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, bringing them down to $100.
Read MoreA Nintendo Switch Online and microSD bundle is half off on Amazon
A bundle with a one-year Nintendo Switch Online family membership and a 128GB SanDisk microSD card is on sale for $35 right now.
Read MoreApple's AirTags are cheaper than usual in Woot's latest one-day sale
Woot knocks 5 percent off a four-pack of Apple's AirTags, bringing the price down to $94.
Read MoreThe 2020 MacBook Pro M1 is $150 off at Amazon
Amazon knocks $150 off Apple's 2020 MacBook Pro M1, bringing it down to $1,150.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The best of CES 2022
Today's tech headlines: Bad coding has some Honda cars stuck in the year 2002, Apple may unveil a new iPhone SE this spring, PayPal confirms it's exploring the launch of its own cryptocurrency.
Read MoreThe best of CES 2022
Engadget's Best of CES 2022 awards features our top picks from 12 categories, and our overall favorite from this year's show.
Read MoreThe Mac Mini M1 is up to $150 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include up to $150 off the Mac Mini M1 desktop, $60 off the iPad Air, and $40 off the Google Nest Hub smart display.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Max are just $400 at Woot for Amazon Prime members
Apple's AirPods Max headphones are on sale for just $400 at Woot if you're an Amazon Prime member, although you'll have to be happy with one color.
Read MoreApple's iPad Air is back on sale for $539
Amazon knocks $60 off Apple's iPad Air, bringing it down to $539.
Read MoreApple's 24-inch iMac M1 is cheaper than ever on Amazon right now
Amazon knocks $50 off Apple's 24-inch iMac M1 desktop, bringing it down to $1,249.
Read MoreApple's Mac Mini M1 is $50 off at Amazon
Amazon knocks $50 off the Mac Mini M1 desktop, bringing it down to $649.
Read MoreApple's AirTag is the cheapest it's ever been at Amazon
Apple's AirTag is $5 less than usual right now at Amazon, bringing it down to $24.
Read MoreGoogle's second-gen Nest Hub drops to $60 in New Year's sale
A bunch of Google smart devices have been discounted at Best Buy and Adorama, including the second-generation Nest Hub, which is down to $60.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Series 7 is on sale for $349 right now
Get the Apple Watch Series 7 on sale in red or green while supplies last.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro are back down to $180 on Amazon
Apple's AirPods Pro are back on sale after a price spike around Christmas.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is $40 off right now
Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is $140 right now, or $40 off. Get this deal while you can.
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Computing (17)
The Organelle S is a more affordable take on Critter & Guitari's distinctive music computer
Since 2016, Critter and Guitari Organelle line has been one of the most unique ways to create music.
Read MoreThe Morning After: NVIDIA’s RTX 3050 GPU has landed
Today's tech headlines: You can shut up Google Assistant by saying 'stop' Android apps come to Windows 11 in 'preview' next month Amazon's 'pay-to-quit' program won't cover most US workers this year
Read MoreThe SAT will drop the pencil and go completely digital by 2024
The SAT standardized college admissions tests will be taken exclusively on computers starting in 2024.
Read MoreUS warns global chip shortage will likely last through 2022
The Commerce Department has warned chip shortages could last through most of 2022, with many companies in bad shape.
Read MoreIntel is spending $20 billion to build a massive chip-making facility in Ohio
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is expecting it to become "the largest silicon manufacturing location on the planet."
Read More2021 was a very good year for the PC market
The PC market soared in 2021, according to new data, and 2022 could be just as rosy.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Everything we loved (and hated) at CES 2022
Cherlynn and Devindra break down some of the best tech they've seen at CES 2022, as well as a bunch of weird and awful products.
Read MoreRazer’s latest absurd concept is a modular workstation with a 65-inch OLED
CES wouldn't be the Consumer Electronics Show without Razer bringing at least one prototype product to the event.
Read MoreWatch Intel's CES 2022 event in under 10 minutes
Intel debuted new chips — and a handful of devices that use them — at this year's CES.
Read MoreIntel's 12th-gen KS-series chips will reach 5.5GHz on a single core
Intel is seriously planning to crank things up with its 12th-generation KS-series desktop CPUs.
Read MoreHP's super-sized Omen 45L Desktop has a new kind of cooling system
The company also revealed the first Victus desktop and an Omen gaming monitor with HDMI 2.1 support.
Read MoreHP's super-sized Omen 45L Desktop has a new kind of cooling system
The company also revealed the first Victus desktop and an Omen gaming monitor with HDMI 2.1 support.
Read MoreIntel Evo PCs will include foldables, offer iPhone integration this year
Intel's latest Evo specification includes foldable PCs and plans for iPhone integration with PCs.
Read MoreHP's latest Envy desktop PC comes with 12th-gen Intel chips and RTX 3080 Ti graphics
HP's 2022 product lineup includes a new Envy desktop PC and ultrawide monitors for productivity.
Read MoreFormlabs’ new 3D printers are 40 percent faster
The new hardware offers 40 percent faster prints, while the new ESD resin is designed to deal with static shocks.
Read MoreAMD unveils its first Ryzen CPU with 3D V-Cache, previews Zen 4 for late 2022
AMD is finally ready to bring 3D V-Cache to its desktop chips.
Read MoreAMD's Ryzen 6000 mobile CPUs have RDNA2 graphics for 1080p gaming
AMD's Ryzen 6000 mobile CPUs will bring better gaming performance to laptops.
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Cybersecurity (19)
Treasury reconsiders IRS use of ID.me facial recognition amid privacy concerns
The Treasury Department is reconsidering the Internal Revenue Service's use of ID.me for access to its website, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreOver 80 percent of NFTs minted for free on OpenSea are fake, plagiarized or spam
One of the largest online marketplaces for non-fungible tokens is once again the center of controversy.
Read MoreDark web news site owner sentenced for role in $8.4 million kickback scheme
A man who oversaw a gateway to dark web marketplaces has been sentenced to 8 years in prison over a kickback scheme.
Read MoreWhite House tells agencies to adopt the 'Zero Trust' security model
Agencies have 60 days to come up with an implementation plan.
Read More'Dark Souls 3' security hole lets attackers hijack your PC
An exploit in 'Dark Souls 3' lets attackers hijack the PCs of online players, and the game's servers are down in response.
Read MoreCrypto.com loses $34 million in hack that affected 483 accounts
Crypto.com has published a report on its investigation of the security breach.
Read MorePresident Biden signs memo to help improve military cybersecurity
President Biden has signed a memorandum to help improve cybersecurity for military and intelligence agencies.
Read MoreA health-monitoring app for Olympic attendees reportedly has glaring security issues
Researchers said passport details, voice audio and other data are vulnerable in the MY2022 app.
Read MoreIsraeli police reportedly used Pegasus spyware to conduct domestic surveillance
Israeli police have employed NSO Group's Pegasus spyware to extract data from phones belonging to Israeli citizens, according to an investigation by the country's Calcalist business publication.
Read MoreThe UK Government is reportedly preparing a PR blitz against end-to-end encryption
The UK Home Office is reportedly planning ads to mobilize public opinion against end-to-end encryption using what critics called "scaremongering" tactics.
Read MoreSafari exploit can leak browser histories and Google account info
A security flaw in Safari and WebKit lets sites obtain some of your browser history and Google account info.
Read MoreUkraine blames Russia for cyberattack against government websites
Ukraine has pinned a major cyberattack on Russia, and the malware involved is built to do serious damage.
Read MoreRussia captures hacker likely responsible for Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
The hacker behind the ransomware attack that took down the Colonial Pipeline last year has been apprehended by Russian authorities, according to US officials.
Read MoreCyberattack hits Ukraine government websites amid tensions with Russia
Officials say early indications suggest Russia was behind the cyberattack.
Read MoreFCC proposes stricter requirements for reporting data breaches
The FCC chair has shared tougher data breach reporting requirements that would include disclosing accidental breaches.
Read MoreApple releases iOS 15.2.1 to patch a serious HomeKit DDoS vulnerability
Apple has released iOS 15.2.1, its latest software update for recent iPhone and iPad devices. The patch addresses a vulnerability found within the company's HomeKit protocol for connecting disparate smart home devices.
Read MoreKim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather sued over alleged crypto scam
A class action lawsuit has named Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather and basketball star Paul Pierce as defendants for promoting a cryptocurrency called EthereumMax.
Read MoreFirefox Focus for Android will offer another way to prevent cross-site tracking
Total Cookie Protection stores cookies from each site separately.
Read MoreFlexbooker online appointment service breach exposes data of 3.7 million users
A group of hackers is trading a database of stolen information from FlexBooker, a cloud-based tool for scheduling appointments, containing sensitive customer data.
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Entertainment (1)
CONCACAF will use VAR during remaining 2022 World Cup qualifiers
CONCACAF will use video reviews for multiple soccer competitions in 2022, including the World Cup qualifiers.
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EVs and Transportation (62)
Tesla is opening more of its European Superchargers to third-party EVs
The company is expanding a pilot beyond the Netherlands to France and Norway.
Read MoreFord’s E-Transit work van offers a cleaner, quieter way to do business
We had a chance to drive Ford's new electric E-Transit and while this version won't make it to customers, it does point to a future where the van life crowd will be appeased. But for now, it's strictly a business-only affair.
Read MoreKia's EV6 is the new benchmark for affordable electric cars
What it's like to spend a day tearing through wine country in Kia's latest, greatest -- and firstest -- electric crossover based on the new E-GMP platform.
Read MoreWaymo sues to keep autonomous vehicle emergency protocols secret
Waymo has sued the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Read MoreTesla is selling a microphone for in-car karaoke, but only in China
The TeslaMic arrives alongside a new karaoke platform for the infotainment system.
Read MoreRiding along in Ford’s F-150 Lightning
Ford offered us a chance to check out a prototype of the fleet version of the upcoming F-150 Lightning.
Read MorePorsche sent its Taycan EV cross-country to claim a 'charging time' record
It was plugged in for 2 hours, 26 minutes and 48 seconds for a trip from LA to New York.
Read MoreCalifornia governor details $10 billion plan to boost electric vehicle adoption
Gavin Newsom proposes spending $10 billion to accelerate EV adoption.
Read MoreRenault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance confirms plans to build 35 new EVs by 2030
The Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance has announced plans to spend $25.8 billion (€23 billion) with the aim of having 35 EVs by 2030.
Read MoreTesla kept its record 2021 profits rolling right through Q4
With deliveries up nearly 90 percent over 2020's figures, Tesla achieved "the highest quarterly operating margin among all volume OEMs," in 2021.
Read MoreBoom will build a supersonic jet factory in North Carolina
Transporation startup Boom is one step closer to bringing back supersonic passenger flight.
Read MoreKia's EV6 pricing will start at $42,115 when it goes on sale in the coming weeks
Kia's EV6, which shares a platform, battery, motors and more with Hyundai's Ioniq 5, will start at $42,115.
Read MoreWatch a drag race between Tesla's Model S Plaid and the Lucid Air
Watch this drag race between a Tesla Model S Plaid and the Lucid Air — neither brand could claim total victory.
Read MoreGM is building EV production and battery factories in Michigan
It will convert a factory to make the Chevy Silverado EV as part of a $7 billion investment in the state.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Panasonic's higher-capacity Tesla battery could appear next year
Today's tech headlines: Panasonic's higher-capacity Tesla battery could enter production in 2023 Meta says its new AI supercomputer will be the world's fastest by mid-2022 Google's long-rumored Pixel smartwatch may finally appear in May
Read MorePanasonic's higher-capacity Tesla battery could enter production in 2023
The 4680 cells could boost EV ranges by over 15 percent and reduce costs.
Read MoreAirstream's concept electric camping trailer propels itself
Airstream has unveiled an electric camper concept that propels itself, lightening the load on your towing vehicle.
Read MoreGM aims to use hydrogen fuel cells for mobile power generators
GM is bringing its hydrogen fuel cell technology to mobile power generators.
Read MoreTesla driver in fatal California crash first to face felony charges involving Autopilot
California prosecutors filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver in October last year.
Read MoreLyft is spending millions to stop Massachusetts drivers from becoming employees
Two years after kneecapping efforts to classify drivers in California as employees rather than contractors, Lyft is returning to the same, expensive playbook on the East Coast.
Read MoreSubaru unveils a 1,073HP electric race car
Subaru is diving further into EVs with its 1,073HP STI E-RA race car concept as well as a Solterra STI.
Read MoreFedEx wants to equip cargo aircraft with anti-missile lasers
FedEx has asked US officials for approval to install anti-missile laser systems to protect its aircraft from attacks.
Read MoreTesla reportedly delays Cybertruck production to 2023
Tesla has once again quietly pushed back the Cybertruck's release to next year, according to Reuters.
Read MoreWaymo has its first commercial autonomous trucking customer
On Friday, Waymo and J.B. Hunt announced they're forming a strategic partnership with the hope of deploying a fully autonomous trucking operation within the state sometime in the next few years.
Read MoreAfter 15 years, Local Motors will reportedly cease operations this Friday
Crowdsourcing automaker Local Motors will cease operations this Friday, according to employees,
Read MoreLime's latest e-bikes are now available in the US
The Gen4 model, which has a swappable battery, has arrived in Washington DC.
Read MoreNuro's third-gen driverless delivery vehicle includes an external airbag
Nuro has unveiled a third-gen driverless delivery vehicle with an external airbag to protect pedestrians.
Read MoreMaserati will field a Formula E team in 2023
The automaker plans to bring what it learns on the track to its Folgore EV lineup.
Read MoreGM recognizes California's authority to set its own vehicle emissions standards
GM has reversed course on its emissions policy, saying it now recognizes California's authority to set its own vehicle pollution standards.
Read MoreTesla 'Full Self-Driving' beta features an 'Assertive' mode with rolling stops
Profiles are back in Tesla's latest "Full Self-Driving" beta 10.3 with an "Assertive Mode" that may perform rolling stops and other borderline maneuvers.
Read MoreFord tries to fight F-150 Lightning scalpers by banning resales
Ford is trying to curb scalping for the F-150 Lightning by banning resales of its electric pickup truck.
Read MoreFord's e-scooter company Spin is leaving markets and laying off staff
It will exit Germany, Portugal and Spain completely.
Read MoreTesla will hike prices on self-driving mode, again
"Full self-driving" will soon cost $12,000. And it doesn't even buy you an actual, self-driving car.
Read MoreShoddy coding has some Honda cars stuck in the year 2002
Some Honda cars owners have recently found themselves in something of a time loop.
Read MoreThe first edition of the Chevy Silverado EV sold out in 12 minutes
Deliveries of the $105,000 electric pickup are expected to start in fall 2023.
Read MoreVW will reveal its production ID.Buzz microbus EV on March 9th
VW now plans to reveal the production ID.Buzz EV, its reincarnation of the microbus, on March 9th.
Read MoreNikola Motors drops its $2 billion lawsuit against Tesla
Nikola Corp. is reportedly dropping its $2 billion lawsuit against Tesla as company founder Trevor Milton faces a criminal indictment on fraud charges.
Read MoreWatch GM's Silverado EV reveal in 10 minutes
Take a peek at a pair of electric Chevrolet SUVs and a luxury self-driving concept from Cadillac.
Read MoreBMW will use Amazon's Fire TV to power an 8K backseat 'Theatre Screen'
BMW has unveiled a sprawling 8K 'Theatre Screen' for rear passengers based on Fire TV.
Read MoreCadillac's new self-driving concept is a luxury loveseat on wheels
Cadillac's InnerSpace concept looks like a luxury loveseat on wheels.
Read MoreLyft and Kakao drivers can soon take ride requests through Android Auto
Lyft and Kakao apps are coming to Android Auto to help drivers give you rides, while Motorola could make wireless Android Auto available to many more people.
Read MoreWalmart orders 5,000 electric delivery vans from GM's BrightDrop
GM's BrightDrop has secured additional orders for its all-electric EV600 and EV410 delivery vans.
Read MoreBMW's color changing car concept works just like an e-reader
At CES 2022, e-ink technology finally made its way to the automotive industry as BMW unveiled a vehicle exterior that can change colors depending on weather and traffic conditions, or just the driver's mood.
Read MoreGM teases electric versions of its Chevy Blazer and Equinox SUVs
Chevy has revealed plans for Blazer and Equinox EVs — and the Equinox could start at just $30,000.
Read MoreVolvo will debut its 'self-driving' Ride Pilot feature in California
Volvo will debut "Ride Pilot," its take on a Tesla-like autonomous driving feature, in California, the automaker announced on Wednesday during CES 2022.
Read MoreVolvo is bringing YouTube and Google Home integration to its vehicles
You won't be able to stream videos on the display while the car's moving.
Read MoreGM officially reveals its Chevrolet Silverado electric truck
GM's next electric truck, the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV will be come in two versions when it arrives late next year: an RST First Edition and a fleet-oriented WT model
Read MoreGoodyear unveils a prototype tire made from 70-percent sustainable materials
In 2020, Goodyear pledged to develop a new tire made entirely of sustainable materials within the next decade.
Read MoreSony reveals its EV market ambitions with the Vision-S 02 electric SUV
At this year's CES, Sony has unveiled a follow up to the electric car it revealed at the same event two years ago.
Read MoreChrysler's first concept EV could offer up to 400 miles of range
At CES 2022 on Wednesday, Chrysler revealed its first fully electric vehicle concept, the Airflow.
Read MoreBMW's iX M60 performance EV will arrive with 610 HP and a half century of M edition pedigree
Building on more than 50 years of design development with the automaker's prestigious M line, the iX M60 (along with the upcoming i4 M50) mark BMW's first forays into high-performance electric vehicles.
Read MoreJohn Deere says its autonomous tractor is ready for production
All a farmer has to do is drive to the field, set the geofence, and let the Deere 8R do the rest.
Read MoreVolvo says Qualcomm's car chipsets will make its infotainment system twice as fast
Polestar 3 and Volvo's upcoming electric EV will both use the next-gen system.
Read MoreQualcomm wants to make it easier to build semi-autonomous cars
Qualcomm has unveiled a Snapdragon Ride Vision platform that could make it easier to offer semi-autonomous cars.
Read MoreIntel's Mobileye unveils a chip that could bring self-driving cars to the masses
Intel's Mobileye has designed a chip that could help bring self-driving cars into the mainstream.
Read MoreSeoul Robotics' autonomous 'Control Tower' remotely manages self-driving vehicle fleets
Seoul Robotics has developed a mesh network that reportedly imparts Level 5 autonomy to vehicle fleets, if only for the last mile.
Read MoreSkydio's budget-friendly drone gets a battery and range boost
Skydio is updating its excellent 2+ drone with improved battery life and radio range.
Read MoreFord is doubling F-150 Lightning production to 150,000 vehicles a year
Ford is making new efforts to double production capacity of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup to 150,000 vehicles per year.
Read MoreEVs made up 65 percent of car sales in Norway last year
Electric vehicles accounted for nearly two-thirds of all new car sales in Norway this past year, according to newly published data from the country's Road Federation.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz boasts 620-mile range for its latest EV concept
The automaker claims solar panels on the roof can extend the range.
Read MoreDenmark pledges ‘green’ domestic flights by 2030
Denmark's Prime Minister has committed to "green" domestic flights by 2030, but that's easier said than done.
Read MoreTesla delivered nearly 1 million EVs in 2021
Tesla delivered nearly 1 million cars in 2021, and more than 300,000 of them arrived in just the last quarter.
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Gaming (48)
Activision exec tries to dissuade employees from unionizing in a leaked Slack message
If you were confused about Activision's position on unionization, this'll clear it up.
Read MoreWordle, the game everyone's obsessed with, gets bought by the New York Times
The New York Times has purchased the beloved puzzle game for an undisclosed sum.
Read MoreCDPR will expand The Witcher universe with a single-player 'Gwent' game
The standalone title, codenamed 'Project Golden Nekker,' will be released later this year.
Read More'Apex Legends' adds 9v9 Control battles on February 8th
'Apex Legends' is adding its first big team mode, Control, alongside a character seemingly plucked from 'Mad Max.'
Read More'NHL 22' adds women's teams for the first time
Just ahead of the Winter Olympics, ten women's national teams are playable in the EA game.
Read MoreUbisoft executive complains NFT critics just ‘don’t get it'
'Gamers really believe it's destroying the planet.'
Read MoreUbisoft will shut down 'Hyper Scape' on April 28th
Ubisoft is discontinuing development on Hyper Scape.
Read MoreCollege sim 'Two Point Campus' arrives on May 17th
It's coming to consoles and PC, and Game Pass subscribers can play at no extra cost.
Read MoreCrytek confirms a new Crysis game is in development
Almost a decade after the release of Crysis 3, today Crytek announced Crysis 4 is currently in development.
Read More'Call of Duty: Warzone' studio will try to unionize without Activision Blizzard's blessing
Meanwhile, management is shuffling potential union members to new departments.
Read MoreLife is Strange remasters will join the Stadia Pro lineup on February 1st
Subscribers can snag five other games at no extra cost starting next week.
Read MoreBlizzard is diving into the survival game genre
The new project is headed to PC and console(s).
Read MoreRespawn is making three more Star Wars games
A follow up to 'Jedi: Fallen Order' is one of them.
Read More'The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners' sequel is on the way
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners sequel is in development.
Read MorePokémon satire 'Palworld' serves cute creatures for dinner in a new trailer
'Palworld' isn't the innocent Pokémon world of your youth.
Read MorePlatinumGames’ long-awaited shoot ’em up ‘Sol Cresta’ arrives February 22nd
PlatinumGames will release Sol Cresta on February 22nd, the studio announced this week.
Read MoreWorkers at Activision Blizzard’s Raven Software end strike action following union push
Having announced plans recently to form the first labor union within a North American AAA game developer, workers at Raven Software are ending their weeks-long strike action against publisher Activision Blizzard.
Read More'Dying Light 2' will include free PS5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrades
If you haven't had a chance to purchase a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S yet, developer Techland is making the decision of whether to buy Dying Light 2 now or later easy.
Read MoreVi from ‘League of Legends’ arrives in ‘Fortnite’
The best character from Arcane joins the battle for the Island.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: Speaking Simlish
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
Read MoreCourt orders persistent 'Roblox' troll to stay off the platform
A court in California has ordered Benjamin Robert Simon to pay $150,000 in damages to the creator of Roblox.
Read MoreNew Android game uses a smart vibrator as a controller
A new Android game uses a bio-sensing vibrator as a controller.
Read More'Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' will arrive on April 5th
Despite lengthy delays, developers at TT Games still reportedly had to crunch to finish the game.
Read More'Splitgate' is getting a map builder and new modes on January 27th
Splitgate is getting a slew of updates on January 27th with its Beta Season One update.
Read MoreCheeky hack-and-slash RPG ‘Nobody Saves the World’ is available now
Available now on Xbox and PC, Nobody Saves the World is hack-and-slash RPG crammed with Drinkbox's signature self-aware humor, quirky combat and vivid art style.
Read MoreNetflix's latest mobile games include an open-world card battler
Netflix has added two new mobile games, including a 'Hearthstone' like card battle and a 'Where's Waldo' hunt based on a webcomic.
Read More'Valorant' will let players mute words they don't want to appear in text chat
If you'd rather not mute certain 'Valorant' players even though they occasionally make sketchy comments in chat, a new update could solve the problem.
Read MoreFortnite's latest update adds climbable monsters and brings back Tilted Towers
'Fortnite' has added dinosaurs you can climb — and has brought back one of the game's best-known areas.
Read More'OlliOlli World' is a friendly but deceptively difficult skateboarding game
OlliOlli World is a 2.5D skateboarding platformer that arrives on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC.
Read MoreAwesome Games Done Quick 2022 raised a record $3.4 million for charity
Viewers enjoyed runs like a blindfolded 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' playthrough.
Read MoreActivision Blizzard continues to remove employees amid misconduct allegations
But CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly tried to keep a lid on the exact figures.
Read MoreMac and Linux games leave Humble Bundle’s Trove after January 31st
Starting on February 1st, the Mac and Linux versions of the games in the Humble Trove will no longer be available.
Read More'Final Fantasy XIV' will go back on sale on January 25th
Square Enix suspended the game's sales in mid-December last year, because it was doing too well for what the company could handle at the time.
Read MoreBandai Namco is making a 'My Hero Academia' battle royale for PS4, Xbox One and Switch
As if the market for battle royale games wasn't crowded enough already, you'll soon have another option in the form of My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble.
Read More'Fortnite' is returning to iPhone and iPad via NVIDIA GeForce Now
A cloud version of the game for iOS and Android goes into closed beta next week.
Read More'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' is delayed until December 8th
GSC Game World says it needs seven more months for 'thorough testing and polishing.'
Read MoreHumble Bundle's simplified game subscription will include a members-only library
Humble has returned to a single plan for its Choice game subscription, and it's throwing in access to more games while you're a member.
Read More'Attack on Titan' gear is coming to 'Call of Duty'
An 'Attack on Titan' skin and gear are coming to 'Call of Duty: Vanguard' and 'Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific' with a new bundle.
Read MoreLego delays 'Overwatch 2' set amid Activision Blizzard sexual harassment scandal
You can now add Lego to the list of companies re-evaluating their relationship with Activision Blizzard following allegations the company allowed senior employees to create a workplace rife with sexual harassment and abuse.
Read MoreTake-Two is acquiring mobile game giant Zynga for $12.7 billion
PC gaming Giant Take-Two has announced that it's making a big move into mobile gaming with the acquisition of Zynga for a total price of $12.7 billion.
Read MoreRoblox halts service in China ahead of a major revamp
Roblox has put a hold on its service in China for an overhaul, but it's not clear where the game platform is headed next.
Read MoreHow to watch the Awesome Games Done Quick 2022 speedrunning marathon
Highlights include a blindfolded run of 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' and the debut of 'Deathloop' at the event.
Read MoreGameStop is reportedly developing a marketplace for NFTs of in-game items
Following Ubisoft and Square Enix, GameStop is apparently the latest in the video game industry that sees NFTs as a way to boost its profitability.
Read MoreE3 will be online-only again this year
The ESA cited concerns over 'COVID-19 and its potential impact on the safety of exhibitors and attendees.'
Read MoreKeyMander Nexus Gaming KVM connects your PC to Xbox, Switch and PS4
Use it to play all of your Xbox, Switch and PS4 games with a keyboard and mouse.
Read MoreHyperX’s first game controller is built for your Android phone
The HyperX Clutch is a Bluetooth and USB-C gamepad compatible with Android phones and PCs.
Read MoreChina's video game regulator hasn't approved any new titles since July 2021
Reports from China suggest that the country's war against video games is now targeting the source.
Read MoreSquare Enix is investing in decentralized blockchain games
Square Enix's president says blockchain-based, decentralized games are in the company's future.
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Google (29)
Fox News host Dan Bongino earned himself a Google Ads ban too
Days after he was permanently banned from YouTube, Dan Bongino has also lost his ability to earn revenue from Google ads.
Read MoreGoogle to invest up to $1 billion in India's second biggest carrier
After investing $4.5 billion in India's largest carrier Jio, Google is now putting up to $1 billion in Airtel, the second largest mobile operator.
Read MoreGoogle Assistant will now cease talking if you simply say 'stop'
You can now get Google Assistant to stop talking with just one word: "Stop."
Read MoreYouTube's head of gaming and two other executives are leaving
Just as YouTube tests the NFT waters, Ryan Wyatt and Jamie Byrne are moving to Web3 ventures.
Read MoreYouTube considers jumping on the NFT bandwagon
CEO Susan Wojicki said YouTube is exploring how its creators could benefit from NFTs.
Read MoreGoogle is testing a new replacement for third-party cookies
Google announced it is testing out Topics API, which will replace FLoC as its primary method to substitute third-party cookies.
Read MoreGoogle's new senior VP will explore technology's impact on society
Google has hired a new senior VP that will explore technology's impact on society — right as many are blaming the company for some of the world's ills.
Read MoreGoogle’s next Chromecast with Google TV may be a 1080p budget model
The dongle's said to come with a remote and it could replace the aging third-gen Chromecast.
Read MoreGoogle's long-rumored smartwatch could arrive on May 26th
That lines up with when Google I/O typically takes place.
Read MoreWashington DC's AG sues Google for 'deceiving users and invading their privacy'
DC AG Karl Racine says that Google misled users about location tracking.
Read MoreGoogle claims court ruling would force it to 'censor' the internet
Google has asked the High Court of Australia to overturn a 2020 ruling it warns could have a "devastating" effect on the wider internet.
Read MoreGoogle may already be making another Chromecast with Google TV
There may be a new or upgraded Chromecast with Google TV coming this year.
Read MoreGoogle files motion to dismiss four charges in antitrust lawsuit
It claims a group of attorneys general has failed to show evidence of wrongdoing.
Read MoreDeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman leaves Google
He's joining venture capital firm Greylock Partners.
Read MoreGoogle reportedly plans to release an AR headset in 2024
Google is reportedly building an AR headset it hopes to release in 2024, helping it compete against Apple and Meta.
Read MoreGoogle is discontinuing its legacy free G Suite tier on July 1st
Google told Workspace administrators it won't offer G Suite legacy free edition as of July 1st, 2022.
Read MoreYouTube (mostly) abandons its original content ambitions
YouTube is shrinking its Originals program to focus on Shorts, its Black Voices Fund and shopping.
Read MoreGoogle has fixed the 'white noise' sound on Nest speakers that helps people sleep
Google recently changed its white noise ambient sound to something that loops more often and has a muffled sound. Users are not happy.
Read MoreGoogle honors Betty White with a tribute on her 100th birthday
Were she still alive, Betty White would be celebrating her 100th birthday today.
Read MoreCalifornia judge says Google's non-disclosure agreements violate state law
A judge has ruled Google's non-disclosure agreements violate California labor law, potentially letting former workers talk about their experiences.
Read MoreGoogle starts rolling out the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro's delayed December update
Google has begun rolling out the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro's latest update following a delay in December.
Read MoreGoogle Meet’s second-screen Companion Mode is coming to the Nest Hub Max
After being announced last year, Google Meet's Companion Mode is finally rolling out to provide office workers with more controls to contribute during conference calls.
Read MoreGoogle wants to work with government to secure open-source software
Google has called on the US government to take a more proactive role in identifying and protecting open-source projects that are critical to internet security.
Read MoreGoogle Meet's live translated captions start rolling out widely
Google Meet has started rolling out live translated captions widely after testing the feature last year.
Read MoreGoogle and Ford want to bring small radar to more devices
Google and Ford are partners in a new standard that could bring radar to more devices for touch-free control and health tracking.
Read MoreGoogle Doodle pays tribute to Stephen Hawking
To pay tribute to Stephen Hawking for what would've been his 80th birthday, Google worked with his family to create a Doodle using his famous voice.
Read MoreUS regulator rules that Google infringed on Sonos speaker patents
The US International Trade Commission has agreed with Sonos' claims that Google had infringed on its speaker and cast patents.
Read MoreGoogle Fiber workers in Kansas City make a bid to unionize
A supermajority of customer service workers, jointly employed by Google and BDS Connected Solutions, have signed union cards with a division of the Communication Workers of America, and are petitioning the NLRB for recognition.
Read MoreGoogle is working to improve Windows and Android integration
Google wants to do for Android and Chrome users what Apple does for people in its ecosystem.
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Laptops (18)
HP's new Fortis laptops for students are a bit more kid-proof
Today HP announced its new line of Fortis laptops for students designed to provide increased durability at affordable prices.
Read MoreASUS' ZenBook 14 OLED models get a big redesign and the latest chips
The ZenBook 14 lineup gets substantial updates for 2022.
Read MoreLenovo packs new AMD and Intel CPUs into slimmer Legion gaming laptops
Lenovo is showing up at CES with cooler, slimmer Legion gaming laptops that use the latest AMD Ryzen and Intel Core chips.
Read MoreLenovo updates its ThinkPad X1 and Yoga models with Intel's 12th-gen chips
Lenovo's updated a whole raft of its ThinkPad X1 and Yoga machines with new 12th-generation Intel chips.
Read MoreMSI’s Stealth GS77 cools its 12th-gen Intel CPU with a melting metal pad
Like many other PC manufacturers, MSI is refreshing its gaming laptops this week with the new CPUs and GPUs Intel and NVIDIA announced at CES 2022.
Read MoreASUS' ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop finally gets a webcam
ASUS has unveiled its gaming laptop line for 2022, including a ROG Zephyrus G14 that finally includes a webcam.
Read MoreAcer’s new, 16-inch Swift X is its first with Intel Arc graphics
The 16-inch model will be one of the first rocking Intel's new graphics silicon.
Read MoreAcer updates the Nitro 5 with AMD’s Ryzen 6000
A more refined design, and a broader choice of chips.
Read MoreAcer's gaming laptops add 12th-gen Intel Core and NVIDIA RTX 30 Ti
Acer has updated its Predator gaming laptops with 12th-gen Intel Core chips and NVIDIA's new RTX 30 Ti laptop graphics.
Read MoreHP updates its EliteBook and ZBooks with new Intel chips
HP's new notebooks all get upgrades for 12th-generation Core processors.
Read MoreIntel's 12th-gen hybrid CPUs bring 14 cores to laptops
After debuting its hybrid 12th-gen CPUs for desktops in October, Intel is ready to bring them to notebooks.
Read MoreDell's XPS 13 Plus is a beautiful ultraportable, but it has no headphone jack
The XPS 13 Plus is Dell's most polished ultraportable yet.
Read MoreRazer’s Blade gaming laptops get 12th-gen Intel CPUs and RTX 3080 Ti graphics
For CES 2022, Razer has updated its Blade laptop lineup to include the latest processors and GPUs from Intel, AMD and NVIDIA.
Read MoreNVIDIA is bringing RTX 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti GPUs to laptops
NVIDIA's RTX 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti GPUs are coming to laptops from February 1st, starting at $1,499, the company said today at CES.
Read MoreLenovo launches a new, AMD-only line of ultraportable ThinkPads
Lenovo and AMD collaborated on a new Ryzen 7 Pro system designed for longer life during video calls.
Read MoreAMD's Radeon RX 6000S GPUs are built for thin-and-light laptops
AMD has unveiled Radeon RX 6000S graphics chips meant for thin-and-light laptops.
Read MoreTCL's first laptop is the $349 Book 14 Go
TCL, which is mostly known for its TVs and other electronics, has launched its very first laptop called the BOOK 14 Go.
Read MoreAcer's new Chromebook Spin 513 channels the Pixelbook's tall screen
It wouldn't be CES without new Chromebooks, and Acer has a new trio to announce — though two of them aren't expected to arrive until June of 2022.
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Meta (18)
Facebook-backed Diem Association confirms it's 'winding down'
The Diem Association confirmed that it's selling its assets to Silvergate, and that it would "begin the process of winding down."
Read MoreMeta's upgraded 3D avatars work across Facebook, Instagram and VR
Meta has rolled out new 3D avatars you can use across Facebook, Instagram and VR, giving you the same look wherever you are.
Read MoreFacebook-backed Diem Association may be close to dissolving
The Diem Association is reportedly "weighing a sale of its assets as a way to return capital to its investor members," Bloomberg reports,
Read MoreMeta's 'free' internet is costing people money in developing countries
Some people using Meta's free internet service are being charged for it, and the company is still trying to fix the problem, according to documents shared with the Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreMeta says its new AI supercomputer will be the world's fastest by mid-2022
It's using the AI Research SuperCluster to develop new experiences for the metaverse.
Read MoreFacebook and Instagram may help you create and sell NFTs
Meta is reportedly planning ways for Facebook and Instagram users to create and sell NFTs.
Read MoreThe FTC is reportedly investigating Meta's VR unit for anticompetitive practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as well as several states, including New York, Tennesse and North Carolina, are reportedly investigating Meta's virtual reality division in relation to potential anti-competitive behavior.
Read More60 companies say Facebook unfairly rejected their ads for women's health products
Five dozen companies specializing in women's health products and services say Facebook has frequently rejected their ads over objections they contain "adult content," according to a report the Center for Intimacy Justice published this week.
Read MoreFacebook's video speed-dating service is shutting down January 20th
Along with Sparked, collaborative music-making app Collab is closing up shop.
Read MoreMeta hit with $3.2 billion class action suit over alleged exploitation of UK Facebook users
A legal expert has teamed with a litigation firm to sue Meta on behalf of 44 million Facebook users in the UK.
Read MoreFacebook's Spanish-language moderators have reportedly been working in unsafe conditions
According to BuzzFeed News, Genpact, a Meta subcontractor based out of Texas, has required its Spanish-language moderators to report to the office for work since April 2021.
Read MoreThe FTC's antitrust suit against Facebook is cleared to move forward
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can move forward with its latest antitrust lawsuit against Meta, a US district judge ruled on Tuesday.
Read MoreMeta delays return to office to an optimistic March 28th
The company, which was known as Facebook at the start of this pandemic, has updated its guidance a half dozen times.
Read MoreUK watchdog to grill Meta over child safety in VR
A UK data watchdog plans talks with Meta over concerns its VR platform doesn't do enough to protect kids.
Read MoreFacebook's new Privacy Center explains how the company handles data collection
The other topics that users can read up on are data use, ads, sharing and security.
Read MoreMeta sued for alleged role in extremist-linked murder of federal guard
Meta has been sued by the sister of a federal security guard who was killed in a drive-by shooting.
Read MoreSome Facebook moderators can work from home following protests
Facebook moderators can work from home after protesting their contractor's demand they return to the office.
Read MoreFacebook suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene's account for a day
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she also lost access to Facebook, a day after Twitter banned her personal account.
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Microsoft (12)
Microsoft will stop billing dormant Game Pass members... in two years
Changes to inactive memberships will roll out in the UK first and worldwide soon.
Read MoreMicrosoft's profits jump by 21 percent thanks to Office and the cloud
Microsoft's overall business is still going strong, even though it's not seeing the shockingly fast revenue growth it saw last year.
Read MoreMicrosoft finally updates the original Surface Duo to Android 11
Microsoft has updated the original Surface Duo to Android 11 — more than a year after Google released the OS.
Read MoreLeak offers a glimpse at Microsoft's canceled Andromeda OS for dual-screen devices
Until now, we've only seen glimpses of Andromeda in things like patent filing.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: James Webb’s eye in the stars, Microsoft buys Activision
We chat about why the James Webb space telescope is such a huge deal, and we dive into Microsoft's Activision acquisition.
Read MoreBlizzard chief promises to 'rebuild trust' ahead of Microsoft takeover
Blizzard Entertainment boss Mike Ybarra has promised in a blog post to "rebuild your trust" in the studio.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Microsoft is spending $68.7 billion on the makers of 'Overwatch' and 'Call of Duty'
Today's tech headlines: Microsoft is spending $68.7 billion on the makers of Overwatch, Call of Duty and Warcraft, COVIDTests.gov is now accepting orders for free rapid tests, and Garmin's new fitness smartwatches have a flashlight built-in.
Read MoreMicrosoft consolidating the video game industry is bad for everyone
Let's explore that icky feeling you had when you read about the Activision acquisition.
Read MoreMicrosoft is buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Microsoft is buying 'Diablo' creator Activision Blizzard for a massive $68.7 billion.
Read MoreMicrosoft opens a third-party review into its harassment and discrimination policies
Microsoft has hired a third -party law firm to review its policies on sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies.
Read MoreMicrosoft and Qualcomm are building custom chips for AR glasses
Microsoft and Qualcomm have teamed up to design custom chips for augmented reality glasses.
Read MoreMicrosoft fixed a Y2K-style bug that broke Exchange email
Microsoft has fixed an Exchange bug that broke email services at the start of 2022 — and it comes down to simple integer math.
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Mobile (11)
Federal appeals court upholds California net neutrality law
A federal appeals court voted unanimously on Friday to uphold California's SB-822 net neutrality law.
Read MoreThe FAA has reached a deal with Verizon and AT&T for C-Band 5G at airports
The agency said providers will be able to 'safely turn on more towers as they deploy new 5G service in major markets.'
Read MoreWhy airlines and telecoms are fighting over the 5G rollout
5G technology from Verizon and AT&T could disrupt aircraft avionics if operated too close to airports, the airline industry argues.
Read MoreAT&T and Verizon finally switch on their C-Band 5G networks
Verizon expects to hit over 1,700 cities this month, but AT&T's rollout is more limited.
Read MoreAT&T and Verizon delay 5G rollout at some airports after airlines warn of disruptions
AT&T and Verizon say they will voluntarily delay the deployment of their new C-Band 5G services near some US airports.
Read MoreUS airlines warn C-Band 5G could cause 'catastrophic disruption'
The airline industry claims a "catastrophic" event could unfold on Wednesday when AT&T and Verizon activate their new C-Band 5G networks.
Read MoreMobile sports betting is now legal in New York State
You can now legally bet on sports from your phone in New York, and a few companies are already taking wagers.
Read MoreFAA reveals 50 airports that will have C-band 5G buffer zones
The airports excluding C-band 5G include some of the busiest hubs in the US.
Read MoreAT&T and Verizon will delay 5G expansion over aircraft interference concerns
AT&T and Verizon initially rejected authorities' call to delay their 5G expansion for two more weeks.
Read MoreAT&T and Verizon reject US call to delay 5G expansions over interference
AT&T and Verizon have dismissed a US request to delay their 5G expansions over interference issues, instead suggesting a compromise.
Read MoreAT&T and Verizon might delay 5G expansion again over FAA concerns
AT&T and Verizon were supposed to resume their 5G expansions on January 5 but might now need to wait two more weeks due to FAA concerns.
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News (55)
FCC seeks to reduce rural broadband funding waste with new accountability program
The announcement of the Rural Broadband Accountability Plan comes after the FCC said last year it was taking steps to "clean up" the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.
Read MoreNew US stock exchange will use the blockchain to track trading activity
This week, America's first blockchain-based stock exchange obtained regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange.
Read MorePeloton reportedly owes some of its workers money for unpaid labor
The workers allege that Peloton didn't pay them for overtime.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The soccer insider who dominates the internet
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
Read MoreUS lawmakers want to make sure pandemic telehealth coverage doesn't lapse
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers wants Congress to ensure telehealth coverage doesn't lapse in the uncertainty of the pandemic.
Read MorePodcast: What's hot at Sundance 2022 and Samsung's upcoming Unpacked
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss highlights from Sundance 2022, Samsung's upcoming Unpacked, Neil Young, Spotify and Antiwork.
Read MoreDemocratic lawmakers press crypto mining companies over energy consumption concerns
A group of Democratic lawmakers led by Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachuttes has asked six crypto mining companies, including Riot Blockchain, to answer questions about the impact of their operations on the environment and cost of electricity in the US.
Read MoreFCC proposes mandatory labels that clearly explain broadband services
The FCC has proposed mandatory broadband labels that would make it easier to shop ISPs based on caps, speeds and more.
Read MoreWyze will discontinue its first camera on February 1st
The company says Wyze Cam v1 can't support a necessary security update.
Read MoreBiden name checks Apple and Microsoft in right to repair speech
The president provided an update on an executive order he signed last summer.
Read MoreSony's HT-S400 soundbar offers virtual surround for $300
Sony has unveiled an 'entry' HT-S400 soundbar that promises virtual surround sound and ample bass.
Read MoreAT&T is rolling out multi-gig fiber internet to more than 70 cities
In order to provide easier access to faster internet, AT&T is rolling out new multi-gigabit fiber plans that start as low as $110 a month.
Read MoreFederal Reserve study offers no answers on creating a digital dollar
The US Federal Reserve has published its long-in-the-making digital dollar study, but didn't say if it would create that currency.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Peloton denies pausing production on its bikes
Today's tech headlines: Peloton denies production pause on bikes and treadmills, but is '"resetting [its] production levels", Crypto.com loses $34 million in hack that affected 483 accounts, Amazon is opening its first physical clothing store.
Read MorePeloton is reportedly pausing Bike and Tread production amid lower demand (update)
It has thousands of units sitting in warehouses and on cargo ships, 'CNBC' reports.
Read MoreNanoleaf has stopped selling its original wall tiles
Nanoleaf is retiring the product that made it into a household name.
Read MoreTonga's internet may be cut off for weeks following eruption
Tonga might not have internet access for weeks as its lone undersea cable was damaged following a volcano eruption.
Read MoreUS labor board reconsiders rule that allow gag orders in arbitration agreements
Confidentiality clauses in arbitration agreements can prevent employees from linking up with other workers and from talking to administrative agencies.
Read MoreCOVIDTests.gov is accepting orders for free rapid tests a day early
You can request four tests per household and the USPS will start deliveries later this month.
Read MoreWeber's 2022 smart grill lineup includes gas and pellet options
Weber has new smart grills for 2022, including gas-burning Genesis models and an all-black SmokeFire pellet option.
Read MoreUK government announces official crackdown on 'misleading' crypto ads
The UK government has revealed that it plans to update its laws in order "to bring the promotion of cryptoassets within the scope of financial promotions legislation."
Read MoreThe Morning After: Spain sets rules (and fines) for cryptocurrency promotion
Spain sets rules (and fines) for cryptocurrency promotion, Even Walmart might be getting into cryptocurrency and NFTs, Apple may have dropped built-in noise cancellation on the iPhone 13.
Read MoreUS residents can order free, at-home COVID-19 tests starting on January 19th
The White House has set up a website where you can request four tests per household.
Read MoreUS lawmakers want terms of service to be summarized in plain language
Unless you're a lawyer, there's a pretty good chance you've never read through a website's entire terms of service.
Read MoreOath Keepers leader charged with 'seditious conspiracy' for role in US Capitol breach
The Oath Keepers' founder and others have been charged over the US Capitol breach, but they had already faced online repercussions for months.
Read MoreWoman sentenced to prison for stealing 3,000 iPods intended for students
Kristy Stock was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for stealing and reselling more than 3,000 iPods intended for Native American students.
Read MoreArturia unveils 'Noir' editions of its popular MiniBrute synths
Arturia has launched Brute Noir editions of its popular mid-tier monophonic synths, the MiniBrute 2 and MiniBrute 2S.
Read MoreThe Morning After: President Biden’s plans for an upgraded, cleaner US power grid
Today's tech headlines: Biden's bid for an upgraded, cleaner US power grid Logitech unveils $60 Litra Glow light for streamers Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather sued over alleged crypto scam.
Read MoreWyze introduces a pay-what-you-want security camera plan
Cam Plus Lite adds person detection and you'll need to opt in to keep using cloud recordings.
Read MoreBiden administration announces new measures to upgrade power grid
With its landmark climate legislation in jeopardy, the Biden administration has announced a series of new initiatives to accelerate the US's transition to a clean power grid.
Read MoreThe US government spent $1.1 billion on carbon capture projects that mostly failed
The GAO has said that federal agencies have spent $684 billion on coal plant carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects that have mostly failed.
Read MoreAlexa can change the weight on NordicTrack's adjustable dumbbells
NordicTrack has unveiled dumbbells whose weight you can adjust using Alexa.
Read MoreRapid COVID tests will soon be fully covered by insurance in the US
The Biden administration has announced that COVID-19 testing kits must be covered by private insurance.
Read MoreRazer reneges on its claim the Zephyr mask uses 'N95-grade' filters
Razer has removed any mention of its Zephyr and recently announced Zephyr Pro smart face masks including "N95-grade" filters from its website and other marketing materials.
Read MoreIKEA and Sonos refresh the Symfonisk bookshelf speaker with a faster processor
Without much fanfare, IKEA and Sonos have released a second-generation version of their Symfonisk bookshelf speaker.
Read MoreMozilla pauses crypto donations following criticism over climate impact
After announcing that it would accept cryptocurrency donations last week, the Mozilla Foundation has put them on hold following critical comments.
Read MoreThe New York Times is buying subscription-based sports site The Athletic
It's paying $550 million and the deal should close by the end of March.
Read MoreSleep Number says its latest smart bed will adapt to your needs as you get older
The bed may eventually alert you to potential health conditions.
Read MoreNike sues Lululemon over its Mirror home gym product and apps
Nike has filed a lawsuit against Lululemon over Mirror, accusing it of patent infringement.
Read MoreBeyond Meat's plant-based 'chicken' is coming to KFC locations across the US
Starting on January 10th, Beyond Fried Chicken will be available at restaurants for a limited time.
Read MoreThis portable Bluetooth speaker is powered by light
Exeger and Mayht blended solar cell material and compact audio tech for their prototype.
Read MoreHisense's latest Mini LED TVs can hit 120Hz and 2,000 nits of brightness
Hisense is going big into bright Mini LED TVs this year with new models hitting up to 2,000 nits, while also introducing high-refresh 4K 120Hz gaming features.
Read MorePanasonic launches new flagship OLED TVs with lower lag and a larger size
Panasonic's new flagship OLED TV for 2022 now includes a 77-inch set as well as lower lag and improved sound.
Read MoreMasonite's M-Pwr smart door comes with a built-in Ring doorbell and Yale smart lock
There's no shortage of smart locks and doorbells you can buy to modernize the entrance to your home, but a complete door that integrates both those devices into its frame is something we haven't seen.
Read MoreSchlage's latest smart lock works with Apple's virtual home keys
Schlage has unveiled a smart lock that opens using the virtual home keys on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of defrauding investors
Today's tech headlines: Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty of defrauding investors, OnePlus and Samsung both unveil new phones, Targus' new backpack has a built-in Find My tracker.
Read MoreMoen's latest faucet can be controlled entirely with gestures
The company is connecting many of its devices to help protect homes against water damage.
Read MoreY-Brush shows off a concept for its second-generation, uh, Y-shaped toothbrush
Still a concept for now, but this is the shape of Y-Brushes yet to come.
Read MoreTheranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty of defrauding investors
Elizabeth Homes, the former CEO and founder of Theranos, has been found guilty on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Read MoreArlo's Security System has a keypad you can activate with a tap of your phone
At CES 2022, Arlo introduced a security system that includes an all-in-one multi-sensor with eight monitoring functions.
Read MoreEve's $250 HomeKit-exclusive outdoor camera arrives on April 5th
The Eve Outdoor Cam can harness the on-device intelligence of Apple TV and HomePod.
Read MoreL’Oréal reveals its first at-home hair color device
The company says Colorsonic mixes the product via a mess-free process.
Read MoreKohler's fog-emitting smart 'Stillness Bath' is yours for $8,000
The company will also release a hands-free faucet and home energy storage system this year.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Tech that helps with those New Year’s resolutions
There is a shiatsu hand massager for gamers, Twitter permanently bans Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account, Samsung's latest remote turns router radio waves into energy.
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Nintendo (9)
MLB The Show is coming to Switch for the first time
The latest edition will arrive on April 5th with crossplay support and Shohei Ohtani on the cover.
Read MoreSwitch versions of 'Life is Strange' remaster and 'Dying Light 2' have been delayed
Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait or look elsewhere if they want to play two of February's more notable new releases.
Read More'The Legend Of Zelda: Majora’s Mask' joins Nintendo Switch Online in February
Since it's an N64 game, you'll need an Expansion Pack subscription to access it on Switch.
Read More'Banjo-Kazooie' hits Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack on January 20th
The N64 classic returns on a packed day for game releases.
Read MoreThe Kingdom Hearts trilogy is coming to Nintendo Switch on February 10th
Square Enix has announced that the Kingdom Hearts trilogy will arrive to the Nintendo Switch via cloud on February 10th.
Read MoreArchivists have preserved a long-lost McDonald's Nintendo DS training game
An extremely rare McDonald's training game for the Nintendo DS is (unofficially) available.
Read More'Kirby and the Forgotten Land' hits Nintendo Switch on March 25th
Take a peek at co-op gameplay and Kirby's new copy abilities in the latest trailer.
Read More'Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection' heads to Nintendo Switch on February 17th
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection will make its way to Nintendo Switch on Feburary 17th, Ubisoft announced on Tuesday.
Read MoreNintendo's 'Ring Fit Adventure' is back on sale for $55
Nintendo's 'Ring Fit Adventure' exercise game for the Switch is $25 off, bringing it down to $55.
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PC Gaming (17)
'World of Warcraft' will finally let Alliance and Horde players raid together
A 'World of Warcraft' update will let Alliance and Horde players fight together
Read More'Death Stranding Director's Cut' arrives March 30th on PC
'Death Stranding Directors Cut' will arrive on PC (via Steam) March 30th, 2022.
Read MoreValve's Steam Deck will go on sale February 25th
Following a two-month delay, Valve's Steam Deck will launch on February 25th.
Read More'Not Tonight 2' launches on Steam February 11th
The political game 'Not Tonight 2' arrives on Steam February 11th.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Steam Deck will support Epic's anti-cheat software
Today's tech headlines: Google claims court ruling would force it to 'censor' the internet, Another TV show is making PR problems for Peloton, Latest Galaxy S22 leak includes possible pricing for Europe.
Read MoreSteam Deck will support games with Epic's Easy Anti-Cheat software
Things are looking better for Valve's Steam Deck and its potential library of games.
Read MoreGoogle Play Games are available on Windows in a three-country beta
Google Play Games are now available on Windows, but only as part of a three-country beta.
Read MoreUbisoft's 'The Settlers' reboot finally arrives March 17th
Ubisoft has revealed that its 'The Settlers' revival will launch on PCs March 17th.
Read MoreNew 'Valorant' players will need to grind before they can play competitive games
A new playable character with an aggressive mobility-based kit isn't the only potentially game-changing tweak coming to Valorant with the shooter's Episode Four update on January 11th.
Read MoreNeon, Valorant's newest agent, brings sprinting and sliding to the game
Neon is a hyper-aggressive duelist whose kit is all about increasing the tempo of matches.
Read More'Death Stranding Director's Cut' arrives on PC this spring
All the goodies of the PS5 version (and then some) will arrive for Windows users in the first half of this year.
Read MoreASUS' ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with NVIDIA's RTX 3050 Ti
After delivering an ambitious gaming convertible notebook last year, the svelte ROG Flow X13, ASUS is taking that concept even further with the Flow Z13 tablet.
Read MoreAlienware's X14 is its thinnest gaming laptop yet
Dell has unveiled the Alienware X14, its slimmest gaming laptop yet, although it might come with a few compromises.
Read MoreThe RTX 3090 Ti is NVIDIA’s new-new flagship GPU
NVIDIA has announced a new ultra-high-end GPU, the RTX 3090 Ti, at CES, along with a new cheapest 30-series card, the $250 RTX 3050.
Read MoreNVIDIA plans to make 1440p/360Hz the new esports standard
NVIDIA has a new "1440p esports category" of 27-inch gaming monitor with up to 360Hz refresh rates and a special mode that emulates a 25-inch 1080p display.
Read MoreAlienware refreshes its M15 and M17 gaming laptops with the latest CPUs and GPUs
The M15 R7 starts at $1,499, while the 17-inch machine starts at $1,599.
Read MoreAlienware's Concept Nyx is like a Plex server for your PC games
Alienware's Concept Nyx wants to bring the power of game streaming to your home network.
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PlayStation (10)
PS4 and PS5 users can show Discord friends what they're playing
It's the first integration between the platforms since Sony and Discord teamed up last year.
Read MoreSony's first 2022 State of Play will be a 'Gran Turismo 7' showcase
Gran Turismo 7, finally coming to the PS4 and PS5 on March 4th 2022 after significant delays, will be the focus of Sony's first State of Play in 2022.
Read MoreSony shows how 'Horizon Forbidden West' runs on a PS4 Pro
Guerilla Games has shared some GIFs of Horizon Forbidden West gameplay captured on a PS4 Pro.
Read MorePlayStation's Wrap-Up is back to break down your PS4 and PS5 stats for 2021
See how many games you played and your trophy haul from the year.
Read More'Horizon Forbidden West' story trailer teases new characters and machines
Carrie-Anne Moss and Angela Bassett have been confirmed as cast members.
Read More'Horizon Forbidden West' has reportedly leaked a month before release
Time to tiptoe across another spoiler minefield.
Read More3D-printed DualSense attachment lets you play PS5 with one hand
The adapter can snap onto either thumbstick, and it gives players access to all four shoulder buttons.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Sony reveals PlayStation VR2 specs
Today's tech headlines: PlayStation VR2 gets an official name and some specs, Dell's XPS 13 Plus is a beautiful ultraportable with no headphone jack, Sony reveals its follow-up EV prototype.
Read MoreSony reveals more details about PlayStation VR2 and Sense controllers
Sony has revealed some pertinent details about its next-gen virtual reality headset at CES 2022, starting by confirming its name: PlayStation VR2.
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Reviews (28)
ICYMI: NVIDIA’s RTX 3050 is a great budget GPU
Engadget's tech reviews this week include a low cost ray tracing GPU from NVIDIA, new Jabra wireless earbuds and Sony's latest mirrorless camera.
Read MoreHitting the Books: The decades-long fight to bring live television to hearing impaired viewers
In "Turn on the Words!" Harry G. Lang documents the efforts of accessibility pioneers over the course of more than a century to bring closed captioning to the American people.
Read More‘TikTok, Boom’ tries and fails to do the most
If the film was trying to catalog every time TikTok made the news, it did a great job. But in its effort to recap history, it fails to deliver any insight.
Read MoreShure Aonic 40 review: Decent ANC headphones with impressive battery life
Shure's latest noise-canceling headphones offer longer battery life than the company promises. However, inconsistent sound quality shows there's room for improvement.
Read MoreThe 'Legacy of Thieves Collection' is a no-brainer for Uncharted fans
Uncharted has been a tentpole franchise for Sony ever since the first game arrived back in 2007, so it's not surprising that the games have been remastered for newer consoles over the years. Developer Naughty Dog first brought the original PS3 trilogy to the PS4 in 2015 as The Nathan Drake Collection, improving visual fidelity and frame rates. Now, the company is pulling the same trick with the two PS4 games in the series: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.
Read MoreNVIDIA RTX 3050 review: A great $250 GPU (in theory)
NVIDIA RTX 3050 is its cheapest ray tracing GPU yet.
Read MoreWhat we bought: How the Kobo Libra 2 got me out of a reading slump
Kobo's $180 Libra 2 e-reader helped push me out of a reading slump and break my reliance on Amazon's Kindle store. Kobo devices may not have as much name recognition as Kindles do, but the Libra 2 excels with its ergonomic design, sharp screen and Overdrive integration.
Read MoreIntellidash Pro is an easy way to get CarPlay in older vehicles
It's not the prettiest thing to sit on your dashboard, however.
Read More'We Met in Virtual Reality’ finds love in the metaverse
We Met in Virtual Reality paints an endearing picture of a VRChat community.
Read MoreCasio made a super fun singing keyboard
Casio's CT-S100V is a super fun singing keyboard. It's just a shame it's so damn expensive.
Read MoreOura’s third-generation Ring is more powerful, but not for everybody
It's the perfect wearable for people who don't like wearables.
Read MoreWhat we bought: A rice cooker whose greatest trick isn't actually rice
The Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy rice cooker has a "fuzzy logic" tech that ensures perfectly cooked rice. And, it turns out, it's fantastic for other applications too.
Read MoreCanon's EOS R5C is a hybrid cinema camera with 8K video and 45-megapixel stills
Canon has revealed the EOS R5C, a new member of its cinema camera line that's also looks like a very good camera for photos.
Read MoreConsumer Reports now rewards driver monitoring, but only Ford and GM pass muster
Starting this year, Consumer Reports will add an additional two points to a car's overall score if its included driver assistance system encourages safe driving.
Read MoreI tried Silk’s dairy-inspired Nextmilk and wasn’t fooled
Silk's Nextmilk is a plant-based milk that's tailor-made so that "you don't miss the dairy."
Read MoreThe Backbone One made cloud gaming on the iPhone feel natural
The Backbone One is a controller attachment with a telescopic backplate that fits around any iPhone. With cloud gaming here, is it time to upgrade your mobile setup?
Read MoreHitting the Books: The first man to listen to the birth of stars
In his new book, The Invisible World: Why There's More to Reality than Meets the Eye, University of Cambridge Public Astronomer, Matthew Bothwell tells the story of how we discovered an entire, previously unseen universe beyond humanity's natural sight.
Read MoreJabra Elite 4 Active review: Checking a lot boxes for $120
Jabra continues to revamp its true wireless lineup with compelling options at affordable prices.
Read MoreSony A7 IV review: A powerhouse of a hybrid camera
Sony's A7 IV is a successful followup to its popular mainstream A7 III.
Read MoreLeica's M11 rangefinder camera features a 60-megapixel, full-frame sensor
Today, Leica is announcing the M11, it's latest flagship digital rangefinder camera.
Read MoreRode's VideoMic Go II changed my opinion on what a shotgun mic can do
Rode VideoMic Go II does more than plug into your camera. The USB connection makes it a versatile podcasting mic too.
Read MoreRazer x Fossil smartwatch hands-on: Only for hardcore fans
Our early impressions of the Razer x Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch.
Read MoreLenovo's ultrawide 17-inch laptop has an 8-inch screen next to the keyboard
Lenovo's $1,399 ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 has a second 8-inch screen next to its keyboard. We went hands-on and found a lot to like.
Read MoreShokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction headphones bump up the bass
Shokz, formerly known as Aftershokz, launches its new OpenRun Pro bone-conduction headphones that deliver more low-end than ever before.
Read MoreTechnics boasts 50-hour battery life in its new EAH-A800 ANC headphones
50 hours of listening with active noise cancellation turned on? That's what Technics is claiming with its hi-fi-ready EAH-A800 headphones.
Read MoreHP's 4K gaming monitor is ready for your PS5 or Xbox Series X
HP has unveiled a 4K gaming monitor with full support for next-gen consoles, not just PCs.
Read MoreLenovo's newest Smart Clock Essential has Alexa and some cute docks
Engadget gets hands-on with Lenovo's newest Smart Clock Essential, announced during CES 2022.
Read MoreGalaxy S21 FE hands-on: Last year’s flagship without the frills
Based on our brief hands-on with a test unit, the S21 FE appears to be a well-rounded device.
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Robotics (6)
Robot performs complex 'keyhole' intestinal surgery on pigs without human aid
A robot has successfully performed "keyhole" intestinal surgery on pigs without any aid from humans.
Read MoreHitting the Books: What autonomous vehicles mean for tomorrow's workforce
In "The Work of the Future," an interdisciplinary team of MIT researchers exam the disconnect between improvements in technology and the benefits derived by workers from those advancements
Read MoreGerman Bionic's connected exoskeleton helps workers lift smarter
The new Cray X exoskeleton from German Bionic not only lifts 30kg with ease, it also actively monitors the wearer's movements, preventing them from straining something painful.
Read MoreWandercraft's latest exoskeleton lets paraplegics walk with a more natural gait
Paris-based Wandercraft has announced that it's latest exoskeleton now gives patients a more natural gait during rehabilitation exercises.
Read MoreLG is bringing its CLOi service robot to the US
LG is making its CLOi ServeBot available in the US to give restaurants and hotels a boost right when job shortages and the pandemic could make it useful.
Read MoreWatch Hyundai's CES 2022 robot show in under 6 minutes
Hyundai outlined its robot-driven future at CES 2022 — you can watch the highlights from its presentation in less than 6 minutes.
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Samsung (13)
Samsung posts record revenue but reveals profit decline for Q4 2021
Samsung's memory and mobile divisions are still its biggest businesses.
Read MoreSamsung's first Unpacked of 2022 will take place February 9th
The first Unpacked of 2022 will happen virtually on Wednesday, February 9th at 10am ET (7am PT).
Read MoreSamsung built a fingerprint security chip for payment cards, employee IDs and more
Samsung has revealed what it calls the "industry's first" all-in-one fingerprint security chip for payment cards.
Read MoreSamsung's Exynos 2200 mobile processor uses an AMD ray tracing GPU
amsung has revealed the Exynos 2200, its first mobile processor with an AMD RDNA 2-powered GPU that will allow ray-tracing and other gaming features.
Read MoreSamsung looks set to hold its Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on February 8th
Samsung may unveil its much anticipated (and leaked) Galaxy S22 at an Unpacked event on February 8th.
Read MoreSamsung's QD Display tech aims to unlock brighter, more colorful OLED TVs
Samsung is best known for its QLED TVs but at CES 2022 the company's Display subsidiary unveiled its new QD-OLED technology and it promises to take on the best OLEDs from LG.
Read MoreWatch Samsung's CES 2022 event in eight minutes
Check out a 55-inch curved monitor, a portable projector and much more.
Read MoreSamsung's curved 55-inch Odyssey Ark monitor can rotate into a giant portrait display
Samsung has unveiled its largest curved monitor yet, the 55-inch Odyssey Ark, showing its potential for both gaming and productivity.
Read MoreSamsung's portable Freestyle projector focuses and levels automatically
The floodlight-style device weighs just 1.83 lbs.
Read MoreSamsung is putting NFTs in its smart TVs
Samsung created an NFT platforms for its Smart TVs so crypto enthusiasts can browse and buy NFTs directly from their sets.
Read MoreSamsung's 2022 QLED TVs include the first 144Hz 4K and 8K sets
Samsung has revealed its 2022 QLED and MicroLED TVs, and the highlight may be an 8K set that supports 144Hz content.
Read MoreSamsung is baking Stadia and GeForce Now into its TVs
The new Gaming Hub also offers swift access to console games.
Read MoreSamsung’s latest remote turns router radio waves into energy
The 2022 Eco Remote has a white option to match Samsung's lifestyle TVs.
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Science (9)
At-home COVID-19 tests could be more affordable thanks to your smartphone
Researchers say early results show their process is nearly as accurate as a PCR test (and thankfully doesn't involve tickling your brain).
Read MoreModerna begins early-stage trials of mRNA-based HIV vaccine
Moderna has begun early-stage clinical trials of an HIV mRNA vaccine,
Read MoreUS surgeons implant genetically altered pig kidneys in a brain-dead patient
The lead surgeon is hoping to offer pig kidney transplants to patients within five years.
Read MoreAll-in-one diabetes devices could take the hassle out of insulin injections
MIT is developing all-in-one diabetes devices that could track blood glucose levels, inject insulin and otherwise reduce daily hassles.
Read MoreThat time France tried to make decimal time a thing
During the Revolution of 1789, France briefly considered converting the realm's clocks to run on a 10-hour day. It did not end well.
Read MoreUS greenhouse emissions increased by 6.2 percent last year
Over the last year, US greenhouse emissions increased by 6.2 percent compared to 2020 levels, according to a new report from the Rhodium Group.
Read MoreSurgeons successfully transplant genetically modified pig heart into human patient
In a desperate effort to save the life of a 57-year-old man, doctors at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have accomplished a medical first.
Read MoreBreakthrough could help you 3D print OLED screens at home
Scientists have built a fully 3D-printed flexible OLED display that might let you make your own screens.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Smart beds that adapt as you age
Today's tech headlines: Sleep Number's latest smart bed will adapt to your needs as you get older, Nikola Motors drops its $2 billion lawsuit against Tesla, Snap sues US Patent Office to claim a trademark for 'Spectacles'.
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Smartphones (12)
Huawei is releasing the P50 Pro and Pocket outside China, but not in the US
The devices, which run on an Android-based OS, don't ship with Google apps or services.
Read MoreSamsung’s entry Galaxy S22 Ultra may come with less memory than last year’s model
With Samsung scheduled to announce its next Galaxy S flagships in February, a new leak suggests the company may have a pricing change planned for its high-end phone lineup.
Read MoreSamsung will unveil its next Galaxy S flagship in February
The next Galaxy S flagship is coming and it could be even more Note-like.
Read More'Zero Trust' is the guiding principle of Sikur's latest security-focused smartphone
The Android 11-powered Sikur One can be wiped remotely and includes password-less authentication.
Read MoreApple may have dropped built-in noise cancellation on the iPhone 13
Apple's "Noise Cancellation" accessibility feature has been a staple on past iPhones, but may have been permanently removed from the iPhone 13.
Read MoreThe Morning After: What is Sony’s smartphone plan?
Today's tech headlines: Facebook, Google, Twitter and Reddit subpoenaed over January 6th insurrection, This is the beginning of the end for the Xbox One, and Comcast tests the first multigigabit cable modem.
Read MoreSony's $1,000 Xperia 5 III compact finally goes on sale in the US
Sony doesn't sell many smartphones in the US, so it's always big news when a new one arrives — particularly a high-end model.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S21 FE pre-orders at Amazon come with a $100 gift card
Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE smartphone is still only available as a pre-order, but it's already available with a discount of sorts.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Samsung's next Galaxy flagship is coming soon
Today's tech headlines: US greenhouse emissions increased by 6.2 percent last year, Surgeons successfully transplant genetically modified pig heart into a human patient, The Samsung Galaxy S22 could launch next month.
Read MoreHonor unveils its first foldable smartphone, the Magic V
The company says the larger display is 'creaseless,' thanks to the water-drop hinge.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 10 Pro is the first new phone of 2022
Two colors, plenty of cameras, 5G and lots of unknowns. As suspected, OnePlus is revealing its newest phone during CES 2022.
Read MoreTCL's affordable 30 Series phones are coming to Verizon and T-Mobile
They're a US exclusive.
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Social Media (37)
Pinterest adds augmented reality furniture shopping to its app
Pinterest is expanding its augmented reality "try on" feature to home furniture.
Read MoreTeen wants $50,000 to stop tracking Elon Musk’s private jet
Jack Sweeney maintains ElonJet, a tracker that tweets out when Elon Musk's private jet takes off and lands.
Read MoreTwitter's misinformation policy doesn't cover the 2020 elections anymore
Twitter hasn't been taking action on tweets spreading misinformation about the 2020 US elections since March 2021.
Read MoreSocial media scammers stole at least $770 million in 2021
the FTC says more than 95,000 people lost $770 million to scammers who found them via social media platforms in 2021
Read MoreFacebook plays catch-up with new features for Messenger encrypted chats
Facebook Messenger encrypted chats now have many of the features of their insecure counterparts, including reactions, stickers and typing indicators.
Read MoreAnti-work subreddit temporarily goes private after awkward Fox News interview
The r/antiwork subreddit forum has temporarily gone private following a rough interview between Fox News and one of the subreddit's moderators.
Read MoreTikTok will add PSAs to Holocaust-related content
TikTok is adding PSAs and informational resources about the Holocaust in an effort to combat antisemitism in its app.
Read MoreYouTube bans Fox News host Dan Bongino for evading suspension
Fox News host Dan Bongino is no longer welcome on YouTube.
Read MoreReddit tests NFT user profile pictures, just like Twitter
Reddit is testing its own NFT user profile picture implementation.
Read MoreTwitter reports record number of takedown requests from governments
Twitter published its latest transparency report.
Read MoreWhy TikTok stars are criticizing its creator fund
High-profile TikTokers have taken the unusual step of publicizing how much — or in this case, how little — they are making from the fund.
Read MoreTwitter's experimental 'Flock' feature will let you share tweets with your closest friends
It will let you add up to 150 people to the list.
Read MoreTwitter's security leads are leaving the company
Parag Agrawal has overhauled the company's leadership since becoming CEO in November.
Read MoreInstagram will now reduce the visibility of 'potentially harmful' content
Instagram is taking new steps to make "potentially harmful" content less visible in its app.
Read MoreTikTok joins Instagram in testing creator subscriptions
Creators will be able to charge for access to their content.
Read MoreTwitter brings NFTs to profile photos, but only for Twitter Blue subscribers
Twitter is testing a new feature that allows NFT owners to authenticate NFTs displayed in their profile photos.
Read MoreFacebook takes down fake Iranian accounts that posed as Scottish locals
Facebook disabled a network of fake accounts that posed as English and Scottish locals, but were actually an Iran-based influence operation.
Read MoreInstagram now lets you create TikTok-like remixes using any video
Instagram has expanded its TikTok-like "remixes" to let you create duets from any video, not just Reels.
Read MoreTwitter Communities hits Android four months after its debut
Other plans for 2022 include a ranked timeline and a way for mods to highlight a group's best content.
Read MoreInstagram starts testing creator subscriptions
A small number of influencers can now paywall stories and livestreams.
Read MoreReddit 'revamped' its block feature so blocking actually works
Reddit is "revamping" its block feature so that blocking on Reddit functions more like other social platforms.
Read MoreSnapchat is limiting friend recommendations for teen accounts
Snapchat is changing up its friend recommendation feature following calls for increased teen safety on the app.
Read MoreTwitter expands misinformation reporting to three more countries
Twitter has expanded its misinformation reporting tool to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines.
Read MoreSpain sets new rules for influencers who promote cryptocurrency
Those with more than 100,000 followers need to include warnings about crypto risks.
Read MoreFox News host Dan Bongino suspended on YouTube over COVID-19 misinformation
Bongino was suspended after claiming masks are useless in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreLink-sharing service Linktree suddenly blocks sex workers
Yet another service has kicked sex workers off its platform.
Read MoreNow all Twitter Spaces hosts can record audio
Twitter has rolled out audio recording to all Spaces hosts — you can capture meetings and shows for posterity.
Read MoreTwitter is no longer blocked in Nigeria
Nigerian has lifted the ban on Twitter, over seven months after it ordered telecom providers in the country to block the social network.
Read MoreSnapchat adds bitmoji reactions and threaded replies to chats
Other new features include emoji-driven polls in stories and snaps.
Read MoreTumblr adds a sensitive content filter to its iOS app
It's trying to give users what they want while adhering to App Store rules.
Read MoreTwitter's Explore tab will begin hiding blocked and muted accounts
The platform is doing more to snuff out accounts and keywords you don't want to see.
Read MoreInstagram is exploring a customizable profile grid
Instagram has been spotted working on a feature that would let you reorder the posts in your profile grid.
Read MoreTwitter is testing TikTok-style reaction videos
Twitter is experimenting with 'Tweet Takes' reaction videos for Quote tweets.
Read MoreLinkedIn will add Clubhouse-style audio events this month
Video versions will arrive this spring, but LinkedIn doesn't currently have plans for ticketed events.
Read MoreInstagram starts testing the return of chronological feeds
Instagram has started to test changes to its feed it teased last month, including new chronological feeds.
Read MoreTikTok is testing a 'repost' button to share clips with friends
TikTok is testing a "repost" button in its app that allows users to quickly re-share a clip with their followers.
Read MoreTwitter permanently bans Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account
Twitter has permanently suspended Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account after repeated 'strikes' for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
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Space (15)
3D map of an exoplanet's atmosphere may help find Earth-like worlds
Scientists have created a 3D map of an ultra-hot exoplanet that could help discover habitable worlds.
Read MoreNASA's JPL appoints its first female director
NASA's JPL has appointed its first female director, Dr. Laurie Leshin.
Read MoreNASA hopes to speed up mission scheduling with help from Microsoft's Quantum division
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is partnering with Microsoft's Azure Quantum team to explore ways to communicate more efficiently with spacecraft.
Read MoreStrange Milky Way object sends radio bursts a minute at a time
A strange object in the Milky Way galaxy is sending radio bursts a minute at a time, and it's not necessarily a neutron star.
Read MoreThe James Webb Space Telescope arrives at its final orbit
The James Webb Space Telescope has reached its final orbit, although observations will still have to wait.
Read MoreNASA's Swift Observatory may have suffered an attitude control failure
NASA has temporarily paused science aboard the Swift Observatory after noticing a potential equipment failure.
Read MoreThe first movie studio in space could be attached to the ISS in 2024
Space Entertainment Enterprise is also behind a Tom Cruise movie that's set to be filmed on the ISS.
Read MoreAnemia could make space travel to Mars a challenge, study finds
Anemia is more serious than thought in space and may create challenges with future travel to Mars.
Read MoreChina's Chang'e-5 probe finds on-site evidence of water on the Moon's surface
China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander has found water on the surface of the Moon, marking the first-ever time scientists have found on-site evidence of the substance on Earth's satellite.
Read MoreScientists observe a red supergiant going supernova for the first time
Astronomers have captured a red supergiant supernova explosion for the first time, gathering crucial new information about these dramatic events.
Read MoreMars Perseverance halts rock sample storage due to debris
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover has run into trouble as debris risks preventing it from storing rock samples.
Read MoreNASA finishes deploying the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA has finished deployment for the James Webb Space Telescope, although you'll have to wait a while for images.
Read MoreNASA will test Alexa voice control aboard the Artemis I mission
Alexa will be available in space when NASA brings it aboard the Artemis I mission.
Read MoreNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has successfully deployed its 70-foot sunshield
The James Webb Space Telescope has completed one of the most challenging tasks involved in its mission to probe the depths of our universe.
Read MoreUnited States extends ISS operations through 2030
The US has extended its operations aboard the International Space Station through 2030.
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Streaming (47)
The Morning After: Spotify tries to address its misinformation problem
Spotify's weekend in the headlines continued as more artists and podcasters objected to its stance.
Read MoreJoe Rogan apologizes to Spotify over backlash and promises to 'balance things out'
Shortly after Spotify announced that it would add a 'content advisory' to COVID-19 podcast episodes, Joe Rogan has issued his own response to the controversy.
Read MoreSpotify will add a ‘content advisory’ to COVID-19 podcast episodes
Following days of controversy stemming from Spotify's handling of allegations that Joe Rogan has used the platform to spread COVID-19 misinformation, the company said on Sunday it would take new measures to point its users to accurate information about the pandemic.
Read More‘Halo’ TV series heads to Paramount+ on March 24th
Paramount+'s live-action Halo series will debut on March 24th.
Read MoreBrené Brown says she's pausing her Spotify-exclusive podcast
Brené Brown is pausing her popular Spotify podcasts right as artists are leaving the service over Joe Rogan's COVID-19 misinformation.
Read MoreSpotify reportedly has a very limited set of COVID content guidelines
Apparently, Spotify reviewed multiple controversial Joe Rogan Experience episodes and found that they didn't meet the threshold for removal.
Read MoreJoni Mitchell will remove her music from Spotify over 'lies' that cost 'people their lives'
Mitchell published a short statement saying "irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives."
Read MoreNetflix will have to face 'Queens Gambit' defamation suit, judge rules
Netflix's attempt to get a defamation suit dismissed has been denied. It'll have to face chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili in court.
Read MoreNeil Young was fed up with Spotify’s ‘shitty’ sound quality anyway
The musician 'felt better' after his music was removed from the platform this week.
Read MoreNew York's Obie Awards will consider streaming theater for the first time
For the first time in its storied history, New York City's annual Obie Awards will consider virtual, digital and audio productions.
Read MoreWarner Music Group is building a 'musical theme park' in the metaverse
Fans will be able to buy adjacent virtual property in 'The Sandbox.'
Read MorePeacock has 9 million paid subscribers
NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service ended last year with 9 million paid subscribers.
Read MoreSpotify will remove Neil Young music following Joe Rogan dispute
Spotify is removing Neil Young's music after the artist gave an ultimatum over Joe Rogan's vaccine misinformation.
Read MoreDisney+ will expand to 42 countries this summer
Disney+ will come to more parts of the world this summer.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Neil Young threatens to pull his music from Spotify over Joe Rogan's podcast
Today's tech headlines: The studio behind Apex Legends is making three more Star Wars games, Neil Young may pull his music from Spotify over Joe Rogan, NVIDIA might walk away from its ARM acquisition.
Read MoreBandcamp is bringing back monthly commission-free Fridays
For 2022, Bandcamp is bringing back its once-a-month commission-free sales days starting on February 4th.
Read MoreNeil Young threatens to quit Spotify over Joe Rogan vaccine misinformation
Canadian musician Neil Young is not pleased to be sharing Spotify's platform with podcast star Joe Rogan.
Read MoreGodzilla is headed to Apple TV+ in the MonsterVerse’s first live-action series
Following 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong, the King of Monsters is now headed to a new live-action series on Apple TV+.
Read MoreYouTube deactivates two Oath Keepers channels after seditious conspiracy charges
Two YouTube channels linked to the far-right extremist group Oath Keepers have been deactivated by the website, the Google subsidiary told Axios.
Read MoreNBA games in 4K are coming to YouTube TV
Google announced on Thursday that it will begin offering select NBA matchups in 4K through its YouTube TV service.
Read MoreNew 'Wallace & Gromit' and 'Chicken Run' movies are coming to Netflix
As part of its ongoing partnership with Aardman Animations, Netflix announced new Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit movies are coming in 2023 and 2024.
Read MorePeacock adds live local news channels to its streaming lineup
Peacock now includes live local news channels from NBC stations, all of them for free.
Read More'Shenmue' anime premieres February 5th on Crunchyroll
The Shenmue anime series is almost here, over a year after it was announced at the Virtual Crunchyroll Expo.
Read MoreThe Weather Channel is coming to YouTube TV later this year
The Weather Channel will come to YouTube TV sometime in 2022.
Read MoreAmazon gives its ‘Lord of the Rings’ series a redundant name
Try saying 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' five times fast.
Read MoreMarvel's 'Moon Knight' series premieres March 30th on Disney+
Marvel's 'Moon Knight' debuts March 30th on Disney+, and the trailer shows a superhero with identity issues.
Read MoreAmazon series starring actors on the autism spectrum debuts this week
The entire first season of 'As We See It' hits Prime Video on Friday.
Read More'Cuphead' animated series comes to Netflix February 18th
Netflix has revealed that 'The Cuphead Show' premieres February 18th, and much of the game's signature style remains.
Read MoreNetflix is about to get more expensive for North American customers
Netflix is raising prices for customers in the US and Canada. Monthly prices are slated to increase a buck or two, depending on your subscription tier.
Read MoreNetflix greenlights a tennis docuseries from the 'Drive to Survive' team
It might feature the ongoing Novak Djokovic saga.
Read MoreSinclair locks down local streaming rights for 16 NBA teams
The company previously secured deals with some NHL and MLB teams for its upcoming streaming service.
Read More'Baby Shark' is the first YouTube video to reach 10 billion views
'Baby Shark' is the first video to hit 10 billion views on YouTube, blasting past other music videos.
Read MoreA Netflix PGA Tour docuseries is coming from the producers of 'Drive to Survive'
The men's major championships and top-ranked players like Collin Morikawa and Dustin Johnson are on board.
Read MoreTwitch will launch an improved reporting and appeals process in 2022
Following a year that saw it struggle to contain a flood of automated "hate raid" harassment campaigns, Twitch has published a retrospective of its safety efforts in 2021.
Read MoreDoctors and scientists call on Spotify to create misinformation policy
The doctors and scientists fighting vaccine misinformation want Spotify to establish a clear policy on the matter.
Read MoreYou'll need Apple Music to listen to J. Cole's albums in spatial audio
J. Cole has made his albums available in spatial audio, but only on Apple Music.
Read MoreTwitch streamers can now give their followers free emotes
Affiliates should get access to animated emotes this month.
Read MoreRoku offers easy access to live TV with a new hub
Along with Roku's own channel guide, the Live TV Zone features third-party services live YouTube TV and Hulu.
Read MoreSpotify is still working on HiFi streaming, but won't say when it's coming
The service previously said it would offer Spotify HiFi in some markets in 2021.
Read MoreA 'Scott Pilgrim' anime series is coming to Netflix
Netflix is developing a 'Scott Pilgrim' anime series, and both Bryan Lee O'Malley and Edgar Wright are involved.
Read MorePixar's 'Turning Red' will forgo theaters for Disney+
Turning Red, Pixar's latest feature film, will premiere exclusively on Disney+.
Read MoreAMC buys the owner of the anime streaming service Hidive
AMC Networks has acquired anime distributor Sentai. Financial terms of the deal haven't been disclosed, but the purchase includes Sentai's Hidive streaming service.
Read MoreDavid Bowie's later albums have been remixed in 360 Reality Audio
Five of David Bowie's post-2000 releases will be released in 360-degree audio versions on streaming services January 21st.
Read MoreSpotify will show clickable in-app ads when they're mentioned on a podcast
Spotify makes the podcast promo code obsolete by showing clickable ads when brands are mentioned.
Read MoreIllegal movie streaming service Popcorn Time shuts down
Popcorn Time, the app that was once popular for making pirating movies as easy as watching Netflix, has shut down.
Read MorePeacock will stream all of NBCUniversal's Winter Olympics coverage
But you'll need to be on the Premium plan to watch it.
Read MoreNPR's podcast push now includes subscriber-only bonus material
NPR is ramping up its podcast plans with subscriber-only bonus content and a bundle for local memberships.
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Tablets (8)
Lenovo made a $329 Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 tablet for students
The Lenovo 10w Tablet comes with a keyboard and should ship in April.
Read MoreSamsung's 14-inch Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra may offer equally massive specs
A leak appears to have revealed official snapshots of Samsung's 14-inch Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, plus the very high-end specs to match.
Read MoreThe next iPad Pro will reportedly offer MagSafe charging and a 'brand new chip'
A leak suggests the next iPad Pro is on track to include MagSafe charging, a larger battery and other noticeable upgrades.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Connected dumbbells that Amazon's Alexa can adjust
Today's tech headlines: LAPD fired two officers who ignored robbers to play 'Pokémon Go', China's lunar probe finds on-site evidence of water on the Moon's surface, 'Horizon Forbidden West' has reportedly leaked a month before release.
Read MoreSamsung's Home Hub is a tablet for controlling SmartThings devices
One of the products Samsung showed off at its CES 2022 keynote was the Home Hub, an 8.4-inch tablet for controlling all the connected home devices in your household.
Read MoreThe Morning After: ASUS made a 17-inch foldable OLED tablet
Today's tech headlines: BMW's color-changing car concept tech works just like an e-reader Razer's $150 Zephyr Pro smart mask adds voice amplification, ASUS reveals a 17-inch foldable OLED tablet.
Read MoreASUS made a wild 17-inch foldable OLED tablet
Using an included keyboard, the ZenBook 17 Fold can operate like a 12-inch laptop.
Read MoreT-Mobile and Verizon discontinue iPad rebate program that caused customer headaches
T-Mobile and Verizon have seemingly discontinued an iPad rebate program they offered in partnership with Apple.
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Technology (1)
3 big announcements from Bluetti at CES 2022
Today at CES 2022, Bluetti shared several details about their 2022 product lineup.
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TV & Movies (19)
'It Takes Two' is being adapted for film or TV
Hazelight Studios is working with the production company behind the Sonic movies.
Read MoreNetflix and Mattel are making a live-action 'Masters of the universe' movie
Netflix is teaming up with Mattel to make a live-action 'Masters of the Universe' movie, and they've already chosen their He-Man actor.
Read More'After Yang' explores the meaning of life through a broken android
After Yang is an intimate exploration of life and humanity through a family's lost android.
Read MoreThe first 'Super Pumped' trailer is here to dramatize Uber's reckless ascendance
Based on the book of the same title by New York Times reporter Mike Isaac, Super Pumped puts Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the shoes of Travis Kalanick, chronicling the taxi-hailing app along its relentless trajectory.
Read MoreThe 'Mortal Kombat' movie is getting a sequel
Warner Bros. and New Line are creating a sequel to the Mortal Kombat film with Moon Knight writer Jeremy Slater onboard.
Read More'Billions' is the latest TV show to create a PR problem for Peloton
Peloton is dealing with another PR headache after a 'Billions' scene created a less-than-flattering image of its spin bike.
Read MoreSony will release a movie made using the PlayStation game-builder ‘Dreams’
It's apparently the first feature film to be made using 'Dreams.'
Read MoreThe latest 'Star Trek: Picard' season two trailer teases a time-traveling adventure
Ahead of its March 3rd debut, ViacomCBS has released a new trailer for season two of Star Trek: Picard.
Read MoreApple's WeWork drama 'WeCrashed' premieres March 18th
Apple will debut its tale of WeWork's downfall, 'WeCrashed,' on March 18th.
Read MoreWork-life balance is a surgical implant away in Apple TV+ series 'Severance'
Apple has shared a trailer for its sci-fi series 'Severance,' and it's clear there are consequences to a perfect work-life balance.
Read MoreRoku is making a Weird Al mockumentary starring Daniel Radcliffe
Will it be this generation's "This is Spinal Tap?"
Read MoreRecommended Reading: 2022 should be a big year for animated films
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
Read MoreNetflix and Apple lead SAG Award nominations with 'Squid Game' and 'Ted Lasso'
Netflix and Apple led the SAG Awards with nominations for many of the major awards, including the first non-English series nod for 'Squid Game.'
Read MoreThe latest 'Belle' trailer introduces us to the film's dazzling technicolor virtual world
Mamoru Hosoda's latest movie opening in US theaters this week, Studio Chizu and the film's distributor have shared a new trailer for Belle ahead of its North American debut on Friday, January 14th.
Read MorePeacock's 'Bel-Air' reimagines The Fresh Prince's origin story in first trailer
Bel-Air, Peacock's modern-day reinterpretation of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will debut on February 13th, the streamer announced on Monday and shared a first-look trailer.
Read MoreAmazon's 'Fallout' series set to start production this year
A streaming TV series based on the Bethesda's post-apocalyptic Fallout franchise is moving forward from Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy's Kilter Films.
Read More'Prodigy' is becoming a headache for Star Trek's chronology
This week's 'Star Trek: Prodigy' indulges in nostalgia and raises questions about when the show is set.
Read MoreThe Sundance Film Festival is going completely virtual again
Sundance is going virtual for 2022.
Read MoreLet's watch two minutes of the upcoming 'Uncharted' movie
The live-action adaptation of the Uncharted series is happening against all odds, and here's two-and-a-half minutes of high-flight fights to prove it.
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Wearables (19)
AR and VR hardware sales more than doubled in the US this holiday
Sales of AR and VR devices more than doubled during the 2021 holiday season — and it wasn't just due to console shortages.
Read MoreGarmin's new Fenix 7 smartwatches get a touchscreen and a flashlight
The Fenix 7 finally has a touchscreen (and a fancy new LED flashlight too).
Read MoreFace mask sensor can detect leaks and your heart rate
A new face mask sensor can measure your heart rate and even detect leaks.
Read MoreMagic Leap grants healthcare startups access to its new AR headset ahead of mid-2022 release
Ahead of a planned enterprise release later this year, Magic Leap has provided a group of healthcare companies with early access to its second-generation augmented reality headset.
Read MoreBeats Fit Pro are coming to Canada, Europe and Japan this month
Apple will ship the earbuds in all three regions starting on January 28th.
Read MoreAbbott is working on ‘biowearables’ to measure glucose, lactate and ketones
The devices will be able to continuously monitor your body's composition and help you take action.
Read MoreOrCam's MyEye Pro clips to glasses to help visually impaired people read and identify faces
OrCam, a company that makes products to aid accessibility for the visually impaired, has won a CES innovation award for its glasses-mounted MyEye Pro device.
Read MoreHTC Vive reveals a VR wrist tracker for the Focus 3 headset
The peripheral tells the headset where your hand is even when its cameras can't see the tracker.
Read MoreRazer's $150 Zephyr Pro smart mask adds voice amplification
The new model includes all the features of the original and adds voice amplification.
Read MoreOwlet's infant monitoring sock is back on sale in the US
After it was pulled from sale in the US last fall over a warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Owlet's infant monitoring sock is once again available to purchase.
Read MoreRazer and Fossil made a limited edition smartwatch for gamers
Razer and Fossil have teamed up to release a limited edition Gen 6 smartwatch meant for gamers.
Read MoreEargo's latest smart hearing aid adapts to your environment
Eargo's tiny hearing aids don't scrimp on the tech, and the latest model is no exception with automatic mode switching, new noise reduction and a "mask mode."
Read MoreShure's Aonic 40 headphones offer ANC and custom EQ for $249
Shure checks a lot of boxes with its Aonic 40 headphones, including ANC, adjustable EQ and decent battery life.
Read MoreChipolo's new credit card-sized tracker features Find My support
It's the size of a credit card, and will put your wallet on Apple's vast device-finding network.
Read MoreTCL's Nxtwear Air cinema glasses are lighter and more stylish
They're 30 percent lighter than the first model.
Read MoreJBL expands its true wireless lineup with three new ANC models
As part of its annual CES news deluge, JBL announced three new true wireless earbud models and all of them have ANC.
Read MoreOral-B’s new flagship iO toothbrush puts your brushing stats on its charging base
The Oral-B iO10 with IOSense is the new range-topper, while the iO4 and iO5 offer some of the features for around half the price.
Read MoreWithings' Body Scan scale can measure the composition of different parts of your body
Withings has released its next and far most technologically advanced connected scale yet, the Body Scan.
Read MoreJabra's workout-ready Elite 4 Active earbuds are now available for $120
Jabra's latest affordable earbuds are built for workouts and offer ANC.
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Xbox (4)
Microsoft Game Pass tops 25 million subscribers
Microsoft has revealed that Game Pass now has over 25 million subscribers, right as it's about to acquire Activision Blizzard.
Read MoreThe Hitman trilogy comes to Game Pass on January 20th
Year Two plans for 'Hitman 3' include a VR mode on PC, ray-tracing and more game modes.
Read MoreMicrosoft is no longer making Xbox One consoles
It's been full steam ahead for Xbox Series X/S production since 2020.
Read MoreUbisoft's game subscription service is coming to Xbox consoles
'Rainbow Six Extraction' will hit Game Pass on its launch day, January 20th.
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