Bowers & Wilkins debuts a redesigned version of its Px7 headphones
Bowers & Wilkins revealed an updated version of its Px7 headphones with improved audio, better noise canceling and an updated design.
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Nikon's mirrorless Z30 is an affordable, lightweight vlogging camera
Nikon has unveiled the 20.9-megapixel APS-C Z30, its smallest and lightest Z-series camera yet.
Read MoreSenators call for a common charger standard in the US
US Senators are joining the EU in demanding a common charger standard for mobile devices.
Read MoreLG's extra-tall DualUp Monitor is available now for $699
LG has released its tall-ratio DualUp Monitor for $699.
Read MoreDJI's RS3 mirrorless camera stabilizer unlocks automatically and is easier to balance
DJI has significantly expanded its gimbal lineup with the RS3 and RS3 Pro models designed for mirrorless and cinema cameras.
Read MoreRazer's Kishi V2 mobile gamepad has improved switches
Razer is upgrading its Kishi mobile gaming grip for 2022 with a redesigned bridge, new switches and programmable bumpers.
Read MoreEU reaches deal to make USB-C a common charger for most electronic devices
Europe has reached a deal to make USB-C a common charger for all phones and electronic devices, with the aim to reduce e-waste and inconvenience.
Read MoreLoupedeck’s Live S gives creators an alternative to the Stream Deck
You can snag the device for as little as $106 through a crowdfunding campaign.
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AI (6)
Engadget Podcast: Google's AI isn't sentient but we must examine the ethics
This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dig into Google engineer Blake Lemoine's interview with the Washington Post and his belief that the company's LaMDA language model is alive.
Read MoreGoogle places an engineer on leave after claiming its AI is sentient
Blake Lemoine, a Google engineer working in its Responsible AI division, revealed to The Washington Post that he believes one of the company's AI projects has achieved sentience.
Read More'WebCrow 2.0' AI can solve crosswords in two languages
It will be pitted against human competitors in July.
Read MoreAI trained on 4chan's most hateful board is just as toxic as you'd expect
A YouTube creator trained an AI on 4chan's most hate-filled board, and it was exactly as vile as you imagine.
Read MoreOregon is shutting down its controversial child welfare AI in June
Oregon's child welfare agency will shutter its controversial child abuse screening algorithm in June.
Read MoreSonos' voice assistant is now available on select speakers
As promised, Sonos has launched its own voice assistant. Sonos Voice Control is now available on every speaker the company has released with a built-in mic. As with most new features, you set it up via the Sonos app on your iOS or Android device, and it's a super simple process.
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Amazon (16)
Amazon blocks listings for LGBTQ+ products in the United Arab Emirates
The Emirati government reportedly demanded their removal under threat of penalties.
Read MoreAmazon to limit purchases of Plan B and other emergency contraceptive pills
Amazon is the latest, and the largest, retailer to cap purchases of the drug.
Read MoreAmazon's new pitch: let Alexa speak as your relatives from beyond the grave
The prospective feature seeks to clone voices with minimal training data.
Read MoreAmazon employees in Maryland say they were fired for organizing workers
Two Amazon workers at a Maryland warehouse say they were fired for labor organization activities.
Read MoreProteus is Amazon's first fully autonomous warehouse robot
Amazon has also introduced a new robotic arm and scanning technology for fulfillment centers.
Read MoreAmazon is opening a center for quantum networking research
Researchers will work on technology that may lead to the creation of global quantum networks.
Read MoreAmazon promises to fix Comixology after making the service nearly unusable
Nearly four months after integrating Comixology into its other services, Amazon acknowledged the platform was left worse off.
Read MoreLeaked Amazon memo says the company may run out of available labor by 2024
The company will likely run out of workers in California's Inland Empire by the end of this year.
Read MoreAmazon's Prime Air service will begin making drone deliveries in California this year
Starting later this year, Amazon will begin making drone deliveries in Lockeford, California.
Read MoreAmazon's AR try-ons can show how shoes look, but not how they fit
Amazon's app now includes a Virtual Try-On for Shoes feature that lets you see how casual shoes would look on your feet.
Read MoreAmazon VP tries to convince sellers to oppose antitrust bill
The exec posted on an internal forum for third-party sellers.
Read MoreAmazon’s consumer chief Dave Clark is departing the company
The former warehouse manager worked at the company for 23 years.
Read MoreRing is raising the cost of its cheapest subscription by 99 cents a month
Alongside new features and increased video storage, Ring is increasing the cost of its Protect Basic subscription by 99 cents to $3.99 a month.
Read MoreAmazon takes on PS5 and Xbox scalpers with a new invite system
The goal is to help legitimate shoppers get their hands on in-demand products.
Read MoreAmazon to pull Kindle e-readers and bookstore from China
Amazon is pulling its Kindle e-readers and bookstore from China over the next year, but it says censorship isn't to blame.
Read MoreAmazon employees call on the company to stop selling books deemed anti-trans
A group of employee disrupted a company Pride event with a demonstration.
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Apple (47)
Apple plans to let you pay for gas using CarPlay
After being quietly announced at WWDC 2022, new details have emerged about Apple's plans to allow users to pay for gas directly in CarPlay.
Read MoreApple now lets apps use third-party payment providers in South Korea
Apple has started allowing developers to use alternative payment systems for apps in South Korea.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court won't hear the Apple-Qualcomm patent case
The Supreme Court has denied Apple's effort to invalidate two Qualcomm patents from that played a role in the companies' 2019 legal battle.
Read MoreApple's entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 may have slower SSD speeds than the M1 model
Apple's 13-inch 256GB MacBook Pro M2 may have worse SSD performance than the equivalent M1 model.
Read MoreApple’s mixed reality headset may feature an M2 processor
The latest version of Apple's long-rumored mixed reality headset features the company's recently announced M2 system-on-a-chip and 16GB of RAM, according to Mark Gurman.
Read MoreApple is reportedly developing a replacement for the original HomePod
In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reports Apple is readying a new HomePod speaker that will look and sound similar to the original 2018 model.
Read MoreApple reportedly won't challenge historic Maryland store unionization vote
Apple will reportedly not challenge the recent vote by employees at its Towson Town Center retail location in Maryland to unionize.
Read MoreApple Music raises the price of its student plan in the US, UK and Canada
Apple Music student plans now cost more in the US, Canada and the UK.
Read MoreiOS 16 will let you skip CAPTCHAs on some websites
iOS 16 will help you skip CAPTCHAs on apps and websites by automatically verifying your credentials.
Read MoreApple Store employees in Maryland vote to unionize
Apple Store employees at the company's Towson Town Center location in Maryland have voted to unionize.
Read MoreApple faces another iPhone 'Batterygate' legal claim, this time in the UK
The complainant argued that Apple didn't disclose that it was going to throttle iPhones beforehand.
Read MoreIn-person Apple Camp creative sessions return June 20th
Apple Camp is returning to in-person sessions after two years, with the first starting June 20th.
Read MoreQualcomm won't have to pay its $1 billion EU fine over LTE deal with Apple
The court found procedural irregularities in the European Commission's investigation.
Read More13-inch MacBook Pro M2 will be available to preorder on June 17th
Apple will start selling the 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 on June 17th, with customers getting their laptops on June 24th.
Read MoreApple tweaks third-party dating app payment rules to comply with Dutch regulator's order
But it still disagrees with the regulator and is appealing the use of third-party payment systems.
Read MoreApple reportedly plans a 15-inch MacBook Air for 2023
Apple is said to be prepping a 15-inch MacBook Air for 2023, and might release a new 12-inch laptop that year.
Read MoreApple created a subsidiary to handle Pay Later loans
When its Pay Later service launches alongside iOS 16 later this year, Apple plans to handle lending decisions on its own.
Read MoreUSB-C devices will have to ask for permission to send data in macOS Ventura
When macOS Ventura arrives, USB-C and Thunderbolt devices will have to ask your permission to transfer data.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Everything important from WWDC 2022
Apple unveils iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, the M2 and, of course, a redesigned MacBook Air.
Read MoreiOS 16 allows Face ID on iPhones to work in landscape orientation
iOS 16 will finally allow you to use Face ID while your phone is oriented horizontally.
Read MoreiOS 16 drops support for iPhone 6S, 7 and the first-gen SE
Apple will wave goodbye to older iPads, Macs and Apple Watch Series 3 as well.
Read MoreHow to pre-order Apple's M2 MacBook Air
Here's how to pre-order Apple's new M2 MacBook Air laptop. It starts at $1,199 and will be available July 2022.
Read MoreThe MacBook Air M2 comes with a dual-port power adapter
Apple's new MacBook Air M2 has a dual-port power adapter option that can charge devices like your iPhone.
Read MoreHere's everything Apple announced at WWDC 2022
Here's everything Apple announced at WWDC 2022, from iOS 16 updates to new features in watchOS 9 and even an updated MacBook Air powered by the new M2 processor.
Read MoreiOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9 public betas arrive in July
Apple has revealed that public betas for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9 all arrive in July.
Read MoreMetalFX is Apple's take on upscaling tech for games
'Resident Evil Village,' 'Grid Legends' and 'No Man's Sky' are all coming to Mac.
Read MoreApple's passkeys offer even better protection for your passwords
To help protect your passwords in the case of a hack or data leak, Apple created new on-device passkeys for use in Safari and your iCloud Keychain.
Read MoreApple previews 'Freeform' whiteboard app for real-time collaboration
Apple is working on a new whiteboard-style app to enable people to collaborate in real-time.
Read MoreApple will let you use iPhones for video chats on Mac (because its webcams stink)
iPhone users are walking around with great cameras in their pockets, so why not use that with their Macs?
Read MoremacOS Ventura offers new tools for efficient multitasking
Ventura, the next version of Apple's Mac operating system, will make it easier for you to keep track of all your apps and windows.
Read MoreApple introduces an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip
Apple has unveiled an M2-powered version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Read MoreApple's Fitness app no longer requires an Apple Watch
You won't need an Apple Watch to access Apple's Fitness app anymore.
Read MoreApple's M2 chip will make Macs even more efficient
Almost two years since the launch of Apple's M1 chip — the first ARM-based "Apple Silicon" hardware — we finally have a successor: M2.
Read MoreApple expands personal safety features with 'Safety Check'
Apple is expanding its personal safety features in iOS 16 with Safety Check, a new feature meant to make it easier to lock down privacy and security settings.
Read MoreApple's next-gen CarPlay will better integrate with your car's infotainment system
Apple is reinventing the driving experience with a new generation of CarPlay features, deeply integrating the functions of the vehicle with your iPhone.
Read MoreApple Maps adds multi-stop navigation routes in iOS 16
During the WWDC 2022 developers conference on Monday, Apple executives announced that that its Maps app will be receiving a number of feature updates, including one long sought after by users: the ability to add multiple stops to a route.
Read MoreApple Pay Later will let you make no-interest payments on purchases
Apple is adding Pay Later functionality to Wallet.
Read MoreApple adds Undo Send and new dictation tools to Messages in iOS 16
Apple will soon allow you to take back messages you didn't really want to send.
Read MoreWatch Apple’s WWDC 2022 keynote here at 1PM ET
Take a gander at incoming updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS and more.
Read MoreApple's 2022 MacBook Air reportedly won't come in a selection of iMac-like colors
The 2022 MacBook Air may not come in as many colors as anticipated.
Read MoreApple is reportedly enlisting Hollywood talent to create content for its upcoming AR headset
Apple has reportedly enlisted Hollywood directors like Jon Favreau to create video content for its long-rumored mixed reality headset.
Read MoreWhat to expect at WWDC 2022
Here's what to expect at WWDC 2022, including a big update to iOS 16 and the possible launch of a new MacBook Air.
Read MoreSquare will support Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhones later this year
Square will support Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhone later this year
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Gearing up for Apple’s WWDC 2022
Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham dive into the latest news around Clearview AI.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple may reveal a major iPad multitasking update at WWDC
Apple is reportedly working on a major iPad multitasking update, Chipotle now accepts cryptocurrency payments, 'Street Fighter 6' arrives in 2023 with new modes and real-time commentary.
Read MoreApple attempts to appease union efforts with scheduling improvements
The company is offering even more concessions to retail workers since raising pay.
Read MoreApple is reportedly working on a major multitasking update for iPad
The company is seemingly still trying to make the iPad more like a laptop.
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Apps (21)
Google’s Switch to Android app on iOS now works with all Android 12 devices
Google is making it easier for new Android users to transfer their data from an old iPhone.
Read MorePeriod tracker app Flo developing 'anonymous mode' following Supreme Court ruling
Flo, one of the most widely used period tracking apps, says it intends to launch a new "anonymous mode" in an effort to address privacy concerns in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Read MoreChrome on iOS will be able to autofill your saved passwords on any app
The latest release of the browser for iOS (version M104) will bring the ability for you to set Chrome as your Autofill provider.
Read MoreTikTok's big-screen app lands on Vizio TVs
Other smart TV brands including Samsung and LG already offer the app.
Read MoreBrave's new tool lets you create and share your own search rankings
Brave's search engine now lets you pick your own search rankings to overcome any perceived bias.
Read MoreSlack adds video and multi-person screen sharing to huddles
All files and notes shared during a call will be saved for future reference.
Read MoreIKEA's latest AR app can erase your furniture to showcase its own
IKEA already lets you preview furniture in your home via AR, but its latest AI-powered iOS app offers a big leap in capability.
Read MoreTelegram now offers a Premium subscription costing $5 per month
Telegram has rolled out its paid $5 per month Premium subscription tier first revealed last month.
Read MoreSomeone made a tombstone to mark Internet Explorer’s end-of-support date
When Microsoft effectively discontinued support for Internet Explorer earlier this week, one person decided to mark the occasion with a bit of humor.
Read MoreWhatsApp adds new privacy controls for profile photos and ‘Last Seen’ status
After previewing the feature in beta last April, WhatsApp is rolling out greater privacy controls for Profile Photo, About, Status and Last Seen settings.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Half of Japan's businesses are still using Internet Explorer
Half of Japan's businesses are still using Internet Explorer, The Boring Company will build a 34-mile tunnel network underneath Las Vegas, Sony and Honda's EV business has a name.
Read MoreArturia’s FX Collection 3 adds classic distortions, plus granular and lo-fi effects
Arturia's FX Collect 3 is an even better deal now with 26 different effects.
Read MoreAdobe will release a free version of Photoshop for browsers
The company is testing a free version of its photo-editing program in Canada.
Read MoreWhatsApp finally makes moving from Android to iOS less painful
Apple and WhatsApp make it easier to bring your chats from Android to iOS.
Read MoreAdobe Lightroom now supports video
With it's latest Lightroom release, Adobe has finally added a much-requested feature: video support.
Read MoreWebex's seamless CarPlay support means you can never escape your meetings
Webex now has seamless CarPlay support. You can keep a meeting going when you plug into your car... even if you'd rather leave work behind.
Read MoreTelegram founder confirms paid features are coming soon
The service will launch Telegram Premium sometime this month.
Read MoreAbleton offers 25 percent off all of its music production software
The Live 11 Suite is down from $749 to $562 and you can save on packs as well.
Read MoreMozilla made a Firefox plugin for offline translation
The company is reducing its reliance on cloud-based translations.
Read MoreSlack adds name pronunciation features to user profiles
You can state your name in an audio clip or add a phonetic pronunciation.
Read MoreTwitter will shut down the TweetDeck for Mac app on July 1st
You'll need to switch to the web version or use an alternative client.
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Big Tech (28)
Big tech's abortion travel policies do nothing for its contractor workforce
Tech companies cannot promise to build the future while vast numbers of their workforces are trapped in 1972.
Read MoreFCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTok
Brendan Carr references reports that say Beijing-based employees have access to US TikTok user data.
Read MoreRussia fines Airbnb, Twitch and Pinterest for not storing data locally
Russia has fined Airbnb, Twitch and Pinterest for violating the country's personal data legislation.
Read MoreAirbnb is banning party houses permanently
Airbnb is permanently banning all parties and events at host properties around the world.
Read MoreAirbnb is banning party houses permanently
Airbnb is permanently banning all parties and events at host properties around the world.
Read MoreUS senators ask FTC to investigate Apple and Google over mobile tracking
They mentioned how the information could be used against people seeking abortions.
Read MoreCourt OKs lawsuit by woman who says she helped create Pinterest
A digital marketing strategist is suing the company for compensation.
Read MoreNetflix lays off 300 more employees
The company previously cut 150 jobs in May amid business woes.
Read MoreeBay purchases NFT art marketplace KnownOrigin
This comes after the website launched its own NFT collection in May.
Read MoreMeta, Microsoft, Epic Games and others join forces to develop metaverse standards
The group's members, which don't include Google and Apple, will start meeting this July.
Read MoreFormer Tesla contractor rejects $15 million payout in racial abuse lawsuit
Former Tesla contractor rejects $15 million payout in racial abuse lawsuit
Read MoreTesla sued by ex-employees who claim that mass layoffs violated federal law
Tesla is being sued by former employees from its Sparks, Nevada gigafactory over mass layoffs.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google uses Drake’s ‘Texts Go Green’ to explain RCS to Apple
Google uses Drake's 'Texts Go Green' to explain RCS to Apple, Senators call for a common charger standard in the US, Balenciaga looks even worse on Mark Zuckerberg's avatar.
Read MoreGoogle tries to send Apple an RCS message with Drake’s ‘Texts Go Green’
Google just shared an "unofficial lyric explainer video" for "Texts Go Green" that uses the song to push Apple to adopt RCS
Read MoreSpaceX reportedly fired employees behind letter criticizing Elon Musk
SpaceX has reportedly fired employees who participated in writing and distributing an open letter criticizing Elon Musk.
Read MoreSpaceX employees say Elon Musk is an 'embarrassment' as he waffles on work-from-home
Elon Musk has told Twitter staff they can still work from home if they're 'excellent' at their jobs, but SpaceX staff aren't happy with his behavior.
Read MoreElon Musk is trying to get out of an SEC deal to have lawyers approve his tweets
He's appealing a ruling that upheld the 2018 agreement.
Read MoreInstacart rethinks its subscription plan with a focus on family sharing
The new Instacart+ service makes it easier for families to shop together, provided you're willing to pay a fee.
Read MoreCoinbase cuts roughly 1,100 jobs amid fears of a 'crypto winter'
Coinbase is cutting 18 percent of its workforce, or about 1,100 jobs, as the crypto world continues to struggle.
Read MoreSony would love if you bought its $3,700 Walkman for over-the-top audiophiles
Sony has released a $3,700 Walkman player built for extreme audiophiles, but will you notice the difference?
Read MoreUK regulator plans to launch probe into Google's and Apple's mobile duopoly
The CMA is also investigating Google's Play Store rule that requires developers to use its payment system.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Apple's WWDC 2022 and the Surface Laptop Go 2
This episode, we dig deeper into all the announcements from Apple's developer conference, as well as Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Go 2.
Read MoreIBM begins laying off its entire Russian workforce
The company suspended operations back in March but kept employees on the payroll.
Read MoreEtsy introduces purchase protection measures for both buyers and sellers
Starting August 1st, Etsy will refund buyers on purchases if they "don't match the item description, arrive damaged, or never arrive."
Read MoreActivision Blizzard faces unfair labor practices complaint over staff unionization efforts
The Communications Workers of America has filed the complaint with the National Labor Relations Board.
Read MoreCoinbase is retracting job offers amid hiring freeze
Coinbase is not only freezing new hires, it's pulling existing job offers.
Read MoreElon Musk is reportedly looking to cut the Tesla workforce by 10 percent
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly wants to cut around 10 percent of jobs at Tesla.
Read MoreElon Musk tells SpaceX and Tesla workers they must return to the office full-time
The founder is not a fan of work-from-home.
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Buying Guides (50)
Amazon discounts Blink Indoor and Outdoor cameras ahead of Prime Day
Blink security cameras are on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2022. Pick up a Blink Indoor bundle for as low as $55 right now.
Read MoreA bundle with the Echo Show 5 and a Ring Doorbell is only $85 for Prime members
You'd effectively be getting the smart doorbell for free.
Read MoreSolo Stove's fire pits are up to 45 percent off for July 4th
Solo Stove knocks up to 45 percent off fire pits for July 4th, bringing the cheapest of the bunch down to $200.
Read MoreMost of Amazon's Eero 6 routers are on sale ahead of Prime Day
Several are available for all-time low prices, with the Eero Pro 6E dropping by $120.
Read MoreAnker charging accessories are up to 35 percent off right now
A number of Anker charging devices are on sale right now, including portable battery packs, USB-C bricks, wireless charging pads and more at Amazon.
Read MoreSamsung's 1TB 980 Pro SSD returns to an all-time low of $140
Samsung's 980 Pro SSD that works with the PS5 is 33 percent off and down to $140 right now.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel 6 Pro is $119 off at Woot for today only
Google's Pixel 6 Pro is $119 off at Woot, but only for today.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest WiFi packs drop to record-low prices at Amazon
Amazon slashes prices of Google's Nest WiFi system, so you can pick up a router for only $115.
Read MoreApple's second-gen AirPods drop to $100, plus the best early Prime Day deals you can get now
This week's best tech deals include Apple's second-generation AirPods for $100, the Razer Kishi game controller for $55 and Amazon's 55-inch Omni Fire smart TV for $300.
Read MoreThe best bike accessories you can buy
Whether you're new to cycling or a seasoned rider, the gadgets on this list will help you get the most out of your bike.
Read MoreApple's Mac Mini M1 drops back down to $570
Amazon knocks nearly $100 off Apple's Mac Mini M1, bringing it down to $570.
Read MoreAmazon's Omni Fire TVs are up to 46 percent off right now
Amazon discounted a bunch of Fire TVs ahead of Prime Day, so you can grab the 55-inch Omni Series set for 46 percent off.
Read MoreSony's new Linkbuds S get their first real discount
Sony only recently launched its $200 LinkBuds S wireless earphones with active noise cancellation, and we're now seeing the first serious discount.
Read MoreRazer's Kishi gamepad for iOS is cheaper than ever right now
The controller dropped to an all-time low of $55 ahead of a new version arriving later this year.
Read MoreThe Apple TV 4K drops to $130, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the Apple TV 4K for $130, the third-gen AirPods for $150, Amazon's Fire HD 8 for $50 and Amazon's Kindle for $60.
Read MoreAnker's Eufy robovacs are up to 48 percent off at Amazon
Anker's Eufy brand robotic vacuums are already affordable and they just got even cheaper via a new Amazon sale.
Read MoreIntroducing the Engadget Deals newsletter!
Subscribe to the new Engadget Deals newsletter to get the latest deals on consumer electronics delivered directly to your inbox.
Read MoreSamsung's Smart Monitor M8 falls back to a low of $600
That's $100 less than the new smart display's retail price.
Read MoreAmazon's smart thermostat drops back to its all-time low of $48
Amazon's smart thermostat drops back to its all-time low of $48
Read MoreShark's WiFi robot vacuum with clean base is half off today only
Amazon knocks 50 percent off one of Shark's WiFi robot vacuums with clean base for today only.
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle is 33 percent off right now
Amazon's base Kindle e-reader is down to just $60.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Max are back on sale for $449
Amazon knocks $100 off Apple's AirPods Max headphones, bringing them down to $449.
Read MoreAmazon's 3-for-2 sale includes 'Elden Ring,' 'Nintendo Switch Sports' and more
Amazon's latest 3-for-2 sale makes it cheaper to stock up on PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch games.
Read MoreAmazon sale slashes Fire tablets by up to 45 percent
Amazon's Fire HD tablets are on sale at the second-lowest prices we've seen across a range of 8-inch and 10-inch models.
Read MoreApple TV 4K is at a new all-time low of $130 on Amazon
The Apple TV 4K has never been cheaper. Both the 32GB and 64GB models are $50 right now, at all-time lows of $130 and $150.
Read MoreSonos' Roam speaker is still 20 percent off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include 20 percent off Sonos speakers, the Apple Watch Series 7 for $329 and up to 43 percent off Solo Stove fire pits.
Read MoreThe Beats Fit Pro are back on sale for $180
Amazon knocked $20 off the Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds, bringing them down to $180.
Read MoreApple's AirTag is back down to a record low on Amazon
Amazon knocks 17 percent of Apple's AirTag, bringing one of the Bluetooth trackers down to $24.
Read MoreApple's Mac Mini falls back to an all-time low of $570
The Mac Mini is already the most cost-effective way to get an M1-based Apple computer and right now, you can get an even better deal on one.
Read MoreThe newest Roku Ultra drops to a record low of $80
Amazon knocks 20 percent off the 2022 Roku Ultra streamer, bringing it down to $80.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The best Father’s Day tech gift ideas
The best gifts for this year's Father's Day, as well as the future of USB-C, drone taxi flights in Germany and the new Surface Laptop Go 2.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Watch 4 is just $179 at Amazon
Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for just $179 right now — an easy choice if you want a Wear OS smartwatch.
Read MoreAmazon knocks half off a Nintendo Switch Online and microSD card bundle
Pick up a one-year Nintendo Switch Online Family membership plus a 128GB microSD card for only $35 right now at Amazon.
Read MoreAnker charging accessories are up to 40 percent off in one-day Amazon sale
You can get deals on power banks, wireless chargers and cables.
Read MoreAmazon knocks $80 off Anova's Precision Cooker sous vide machine
Anova's Precision Cooker sous vide machine is on sale at Amazon right now for 37 percent off.
Read MoreAmazon knocks $80 off Anova's Precision Cooker sous vide machine
Anova's Precision Cooker sous vide machine is on sale at Amazon right now for 37 percent off.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel 6 Pro is $100 off at Amazon right now
Amazon knocks $100 off Google's Pixel 6 Pro smartphone, bringing it down to $799.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest cameras and smart doorbells fall to all-time lows at Amazon
It's a good time for a home security update, as a bunch of Nest products are on sale at Amazon and Adorama for the lowest prices we've seen.
Read MoreSonos knocks 20 percent off Move and Roam speakers
With summer around the corner, Sonos has discounted both of its Bluetooth speakers
Read MoreAirPods Pro drop to $180, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include Apple's AirPods Pro for $180, Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 for $95 and iRobot's Roomba 694 for $180.
Read MoreiRobot's Roomba 694 is $94 off at Amazon right now
Amazon knocked $94 off iRobot's Roomba 694 robot vacuum, bringing it down to $180.
Read MoreThe best fitness recovery gadgets
If you've been going hard at the gym – or just started going – you might need to augment your recovery methods. We've tested the best message therapy guns, massage balls and even some more analogue options.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Buds 2 drop to a new record-low price
Amazon knocked $55 off a few colors of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, bringing them down to a new all-time low of $95.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest Learning Thermostat is back on sale for $199
Google smart home devices are on sale right now, including the Nest Learning Thermostat for $199, or $50 off its normal price.
Read MoreSonos’ refurbished sale includes $180 off the Arc soundbar
Refurbished Sonos devices are on sale right now, so you can pick up a speaker for as low as $139.
Read MoreLogitech's new MX Mechanical Mini and MX Master 3S are already on sale
Logitech's MX Mechanical Mini and MX Master 3S are on sale for the first time at Amazon.
Read MoreEero 6 mesh WiFi systems drop back down to record-low prices
Amazon's Eero 6 mesh WiFi system is 20 percent off right now, so you can pick up one router for as low as $71.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro are just $180 right now
You can also get discounts on the basic AirPods and the AirPods Max.
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Computing (4)
ARM’s Immortalis GPU will bring hardware-based ray tracing to more Android devices
ARM's newest flagship GPU will offer hardware-based ray tracing, a first for the company.
Read MoreNOAA triples its supercomputing capacity for improved storm modeling
The NOAA is tripling its supercomputing capacity ahead of hurricane season.
Read MorePCI Express 7 will be eight times faster than PCI Express 5
The PCI-SIG committee has unveiled the latest PCI Express 7.0 standard with blazing speeds, even as we wait for PCIe 5 devices to arrive.
Read MoreNew York State passes a right-to-repair bill
The Digital Fair Repair Act will ensure OEMs can't prevent you or independent repair providers from accessing parts or information needed to fix your devices.
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Cybersecurity (20)
OpenSea users' email addresses leaked in data breach
If you've shared your email address with the NFT marketplace, you should assume to be impacted.
Read MoreCyberattack impacts unemployment benefits in several states
Some state-run jobseeking sites are also inaccessible after an attack on a vendor.
Read MoreThe post-Roe data privacy nightmare is way bigger than period tracking apps
Data privacy has taken on a new urgency since Roe. v. Wade was overturned, but the issue is much larger, and more complicated, than simply deleting period tracking apps.
Read MoreFirefox can now automatically remove tracking from URLs
Mozilla's latest Firefox browser release has a new feature that blocks sites like Facebook from tracking you across websites.
Read More‘Axie Infinity’ is back open for business following $625 million hack
In a blog post, the company described a new "circuit-breaker" system designed to flag "large, suspicious withdrawals," withdrawal limits and human reviewers. It also promised players that a new land staking feature will be released later this week.
Read MoreHouse Democrats are working on legislation to protect people's period tracker data
Users have expressed concerns about how fertility tracker information could be used against people in states that criminalize abortion.
Read MoreGoogle warns internet service providers helped distribute Hermit spyware
Google is warning of a sophisticated new spyware campaign that has seen malicious actors steal sensitive data from Android and iOS users in Italy and Kazakhstan.
Read More‘Axie Infinity’ hack victims will only get back around a third of what they lost
Sky Mavis will reimburse around $216.5 million after the price of Ethereum tumbled.
Read MoreCryptocurrency is more centralized than many advocates claim, according to report
DARPA-backed researchers found that a fifth of bitcoin nodes are using old, vulnerable tech.
Read MoreFormer Amazon engineer convicted in 2019 Capital One data breach
Paige Thompson was found guilty of wire fraud and unauthorized access to a protected computer.
Read MoreFBI warns crypto fraud on LinkedIn is a 'significant threat'
Networkers beware. LinkedIn has acknowledged a "recent uptick of fraud on its platform."
Read MoreSenate considers ban on data brokers selling health and location info
Senators are introducing a bill that would ban brokers from selling your health and location data in most cases.
Read MoreFirefox enables its anti-tracking feature by default
The feature prevents websites from tracking your browsing activity.
Read MoreShields Health Care hack may have exposed data for 2 million people
Shields Health Care Group, a Massachusetts-based involved with imaging and health management services, has announced a major hack that could have exposed sensitive information for up to two million people.
Read MoreWinkelvoss twins' crypto exchange faces lawsuit over $36 million theft (updated)
The Winklevoss twins' crypto exchange, Gemini, is facing a lawsuit accusing it of negligence in a $36 million theft.
Read MoreiOS 16 will automatically install security fixes
Rapid Security Response allows Apple to implement fixes in between full-blown security updates.
Read MoreLastPass no longer requires a password to access your vault
LastPass now lets you access your vault without a password.
Read MoreBored Ape Yacht Club Discord compromised in $357,000 NFT phishing attack
BAYC creator Yuga Labs is again facing questions about its security measures.
Read MoreFTC says victims of crypto scams have lost more than $1 billion since 2021
Nearly 25 percent of scams reported last year used crypto as a payment method.
Read MoreTim Hortons app tracked donut lovers' locations without consent
Restaurant giant Tim Hortons was found to have been tracking users' locations in its mobile app without permission.
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Hitting the Books: Summer reading list
Got a recommendation for a book that you just couldn't put down? Drop us a line at Tips@engadget.com about it and we might just include it in a future roundup!
Read MoreHitting the Books: In Russia, home is where the hearth is
In her latest book, The Kingdom of Rye, prominent food scholar Darra Goldstein turns her gaze towards a resourceful people who have overcome their climate, repeated famines, hunger, and political repression to establish a culture and cuisine of their own.
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EVs and Transportation (56)
A swarm of Cruise robotaxis blocked San Francisco traffic for hours
The GM subsidiary launched its commercial robotaxi service earlier in June.
Read MoreBoring Company's underground Loop now runs to the Las Vegas Strip
the Boring Company and Resorts World Las Vegas have announced the official opening of the latest Loop station at Las Vegas Convention Center.
Read MoreGM is training more first responders for EV emergencies in the US and Canada
The automaker is preparing them for a future with more electric vehicles.
Read MoreFormula E's Gen3 car will make its race debut on January 14th
Formula E's Gen3 all-electric car will make its race debut on January 14th, 2023 in Mexico City.
Read MoreHyundai shows off its Ioniq 6 electric vehicle for the first time
The company will reveal full specs and features in July.
Read MoreTesla reportedly lays off 200 Autopilot employees in latest jobs cut
Tesla has reportedly laid off approximately 200 workers from its Autopilot team and closed an office in California.
Read MoreRed Bull is building a $6.1 million F1-inspired hybrid hypercar
Taking a page from on-track rival Mercedes, Red Bull plans to begin producing its own hypercar.
Read MoreCadillac’s Lyriq SUV is the exact EV it needed to build
Cadillac's Lyriq is its first electric vehicle based on GM's Ultium battery platform. It's a $60,000 SUV with the fit and finish you'd expect from the automaker combined with a polished ride and almost eerily quiet interior.
Read MoreRivian opens its first three 'Adventure Network' fast charging sites
The first Level 3 DC fast chargers of Rivian's "Adventure Network" come online this week and you'll never guess where.
Read MoreHummer EV's obstacle-avoiding Extract Mode adds six inches of ride height
The truck's Extract Mode comes in handy if it ever gets stuck.
Read MoreLG buys its way into the EV charging business
LG is jumping into the EV charging business with the acquisition of a South Korean EV battery charger developer called AppleMango.
Read MoreParalyzed race driver completes Goodwood hill climb using head movement to steer
A racing driver completed the Goodwood festival's legendary hill climb using only his head to navigate.
Read MoreTake a first look at Formula E’s new Gen3 car in action
Take a first look at Formula E's Gen3 vehicle on a track at England's Goodwood in the form of the Mahinda M9 Electro, with Nick Heidfeld at the wheel.
Read MoreCruise begins charging fares for its driverless taxi service in San Francisco
It will expand its paid passenger service to offer rides to more people every week.
Read MoreToyota recalls nearly 3,000 bZ4X EVs over potentially deadly wheel defect
Toyota is recalling nearly 3,000 bZ4X EVs over wheel hubs that can't stop, won't stop falling off the cars at speed.
Read MoreThe Polestar 5 will offer an 884 hp electric powertrain when it launches in 2024
A prototype of the EV will be showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England.
Read MorePolestar adds Apple CarPlay support to its EVs
Polestar is updating its Android-powered EVs to add long-promised Apple CarPlay support.
Read MoreYou can pay for your Lyft ride with cash now
Lyft now has the option of paying for rides using cash they deposit at stores.
Read MoreUber will bring back shared rides to nine US cities this summer
The company has relaunched its carpooling service after a two-year hiatus.
Read MoreLyft will pay $25 million to settle claims it hid safety issues before its IPO
Those issues include reported sexual assaults by its drivers.
Read MoreDolby team-up promises more immersive car audio
Dolby and Dirac have joined forces to improve car audio, including Atmos support.
Read MoreFerrari says 60 percent of its lineup will be electrified by 2026
Ferrari has announced at an investor presentation that it will 60 percent electrified by 2026, including the EV it promised last year.
Read MoreUber expands its airport reservation service globally
It's now available at 55 airports around the world.
Read MoreSony Honda Mobility Inc. is the new name of Sony and Honda's EV business
After Sony and Honda announced plans to form a separate company for their joint electric vehicle partnership, they've now given it a name.
Read MoreTesla hikes prices across all of its models by up to $6,000
Tesla has significantly boosted prices across its EV lineup, according to changes in its online configurator.
Read MoreElon Musk's Boring Company will build a 34-mile tunnel network underneath Las Vegas
The company receives approval to expand its tunnels underneath the city.
Read MoreNHTSA: 'Self-driving' cars were linked to 392 crashes in 10 months
The NHTSA has linked 392 car crashes to self-driving and assistance tech in the past 10 months, although it's not clear if design flaws are to blame.
Read MoreLime’s scooters and e-bikes will soon offer double the battery life
Mobility startup Lime has begun rolling out a new swappable battery to its fleet of electric bikes and scooters.
Read MoreLime launches pilot of its new electric motorbike in Long Beach
The company believes high gas prices will draw in more customers.
Read MoreRivian pushes back deliveries of its R1S SUV once again
Customers who pre-ordered the electric SUV received the news by email.
Read MoreFord voluntarily recalls 49,000 Mach-Es due to overheating batteries
The automaker has asked dealers not to deliver the vehicle for now.
Read MoreThe UK just eliminated its EV rebate incentive
The UK government has ended its plug-in car grant program effective immediately.
Read MoreMichigan approves digital license plates by startup Reviver
The state joins California and Arizona in giving the all-clear to digital plates.
Read MoreAutomakers want Congress to drop the EV tax credit cap
Ford, GM, Stellantis and Toyota are pressuring Congress to scrap an EV cap to counter rising manufacturing costs.
Read MoreLightyear’s very pricey solar-powered car will go into production in late 2022
The Lightyear 0's price tag is a cool €250,000.
Read MoreNHTSA deepens its probe into Tesla collisions with stationary emergency vehicles
The agency added six more incidents since the investigation started.
Read MorePolestar begins delivery on 65,000 rental vehicle order for Hertz
In April, Hertz and Polestar struck a deal to add 65,000 vehicles to the rental fleet. On Thursday, Polestar made good on that bargain with its first batch of deliveries.
Read MoreWhite House proposes standards for national EV charging network
President Biden's administration has proposed standards for a national EV charging network.
Read MoreBird is reportedly laying off almost a quarter of its staff
Bird, the rental service for electric scooters, is one of the latest companies in the tech industry to lay off quite a big percentage of its workforce.
Read MoreLyft says its future lies in a hybrid network of autonomous and driver rides
Only 5 percent of the rides will be driverless at first.
Read MoreUber and Waymo are working together on long-haul autonomous trucking
They'll bring together Waymo's self-driving trucks and Uber Freight's on-demand haulage network.
Read MoreVolocopter's longer-range drone taxi completes its first test flights
Volocopter's four-seat drone taxi has flown for the first time, and should serve passengers in 2026.
Read MoreUber Eats launches new nationwide shipping service
Uber Eats has launched a new nationwide US shipping service that lets you order products from several cities, widely expanding your range of dining choices.
Read MorePolestar will debut its new electric SUV in October
Polestar's third electric vehicle, and first SUV, the Polestar 3 EV SUV, will officially debut this October. Preorders open same day with production starting early 2023.
Read MoreSony and Honda want to make their EV partnership a standalone business
Sony and Honda plan to make their EV joint venture a separate business.
Read MoreAutomotive giant Stellantis pleads guilty to diesel emissions fraud
Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge and Jeep, has pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy charges related to its efforts to conceal the amount of pollution produced by its diesel engines.
Read MoreHyundai says it's the first to pilot a large autonomous ship across the ocean
Hyundai says it completed the first cross-ocean voyage of a large autonomous ship — although there are a few catches.
Read MoreCruise can now charge for fully driverless rides in San Francisco
It's the first company to receive permission from the California Public Utilities Commission.
Read MoreFord CEO wants EV sales to be ‘100%’ online
Jim Farley envisions a remote pickup and delivery system.
Read MoreBMW’s new entry-level EV is the iX1 SUV
It's an all-electric version of the third-generation X1.
Read MorePolestar is making a production version of its 'Beast' performance EV
Polestar is launching a production version of its performance-tuned 'Beast' EV, although you'll have to be quick to buy one.
Read MoreToyota’s prototype 'cartridge' is a way to make hydrogen portable
One of the myriad issues with hydrogen as a clean energy source is infrastructure, as it's very expensive to move around and store an extremely explosive gas.
Read MoreGM drops $6,000 off the sticker price of 2023 Chevy Bolts
'The new price reflects our ongoing desire to make sure Bolt EV/EUV is competitive,' GM said.
Read MoreMercedes debuts the final version of its F1-inspired 1,000HP hybrid hypercar
Mercedes has unveiled the production model of its AMG-tuned, 1,000HP hybrid hypercar.
Read MoreBuick's Wildcat concept shows how the brand is approaching EVs
Buick has unveiled its first concept EV, the Wildcat, and plans to deliver its first production EV in 2024.
Read MorePorsche pours more cash into EV supercar company Rimac
Porsche is strengthening its relationship with EV supercar company Rimac, investing "eight figures" to keep its ownership stake at around 20 percent.
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Gaming (82)
Unity lays off 4 percent of its workforce to realign its resources
Over 300 employees have reportedly lost their jobs so far.
Read MoreNiantic is laying off about 90 employees and canceling four projects
'Pokémon Go' isn't going anywhere, though.
Read More'Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration' brings together more than 90 games this fall
With Atari turning 50 this year, the brand's current owner plans to celebrate with a collection that brings together five decades of games.
Read MoreBlizzard intends to buy 'Spellbreak' studio Proletariat to speed up 'WoW' development
The team will likely be working on the 'Dragonflight' expansion that's due later this year.
Read More'Harvestella' is a Square Enix farming sim with a dark twist
The RPG is coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam on November 4th.
Read MoreReturn to Monkey Island's first gameplay trailer is a swashbuckling trip of nostalgia
When Return to Monkey Island arrives later this year, players will finally discover the secret of Monkey Island.
Read MoreNiantic is making an augmented reality basketball game with the NBA
'NBA All-World' could give streetball a whole new meaning.
Read More‘Endless Dungeon’ is a tense mix of tower defense and twin-stick hero shooter
Endless Dungeon falls somewhere between a sequel and remake of 2014's Dungeon of the Endless, the game that helped developer Amplitude Studios make its name.
Read MoreFromSoftware's next game is ‘in the final stages’ of development
FromSoftware fans may not have to wait years before they get the chance to play the company's next game.
Read MoreHow to watch the Summer Games Done Quick 2022 speedrunning marathon
This week-long charity event starts on June 26th and will include at least one 'Elden Ring' run.
Read MoreThe Morning After: A remastered version of 1997's 'Blade Runner' game finally arrives
The FDA has banned Juul, Netflix lays off 300 more employees, The long-delayed remaster of 1997's 'Blade Runner' game is finally available.
Read MoreCodemasters breaks down how it made the cars in 'F1 22' sound like the real thing
EA's Codemasters is making F1 2022 audio more realistic with an improved driver modes plus updates that make broadcast and car sounds more authentic.
Read MoreActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick gets to keep his board seat
This, despite allegedly playing a role in maintaining the company's toxic workplace culture.
Read MoreBungie sues 'Destiny 2' YouTuber who issued almost 100 fake DMCA claims
The game maker is suing the individual for $7.6 million.
Read MoreNetflix Games snags 'Into The Breach' as a mobile exclusive
The company is locking down a solid slate of beloved indies on mobile.
Read MoreThe long-delayed remaster of 1997's 'Blade Runner' game is finally available
The remaster of the classic '90s adventure game 'Blade Runner' is available now for PCs and consoles.
Read More'A Plague Tale: Requiem' is set for release on October 18th
The game will be available for Xbox series consoles, PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
Read More'Hyenas' is a team shooter from the creators of 'Alien: Isolation'
The producers of 'Alien: Isolation' have revealed an online shooter, 'Hyenas,' destined for PCs and consoles in 2023.
Read MoreActivision Blizzard shareholders approve plan for public report on sexual harassment
Activision Blizzard shareholders on Tuesday approved a plan for the company to release an annual, public report detailing its handling of sexual harassment and gender discrimination disputes.
Read More'Diablo Immortal' delayed indefinitely in China just before its planned release date
Publisher NetEase may have run afoul of censors after a viral Weibo post that seemingly referenced President Xi Jinping.
Read More‘Dune: Spice Wars’ early access adds multiplayer modes
On Monday, developer Shiro Games announced the release of Dune's multiplayer update
Read MoreSummer Game Fest: Where did all the AAA games go?
Right now, the video game space is made up of delays, big promises and more delays. That doesn't mean there's nothing to look forward to – between indie and AA developers, cloud libraries and mobile games from Netflix of all companies, this period of transition will still be packed with plenty of things to play.
Read More‘Diablo Immortal’ has reportedly earned $24 million since release
Two weeks after release, Blizzard's Diablo Immortal has earned approximately $24 million for the troubled studio, according to Appmagic.
Read MoreEpic Games Store will randomly ask users to rate games to prevent review bombing
Epic is trying to improve cross-play for all platforms too.
Read MoreCult hit RPG 'Dragon's Dogma' is finally getting a sequel
Capcom has confirmed that a sequel to the cult classic RPG 'Dragon's Dogma' is in the works.
Read MoreCall of Duty has stricter gun control measures than the US
Activision is taking cheaters' weapons away.
Read More'Overwatch 2' won't have loot boxes
'Overwatch 2' won't have loot boxes when it debuts in October.
Read MoreOlliOlli World's first expansion brings UFOs and cow onesies to Radlandia
Void Riders, OlliOlli World's first story expansion, is now available to download on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Read MoreEnjoy playing 'Fallout 5' at some indeterminate point in the distant future
Once it completes work on Starfield sometime next year and then transitions to full-scale production on The Elder Scrolls 6, Bethesda says its next project will be Fallout 5.
Read More'Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl' release now set for 2023
GSC Game World hopes to release Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl next year.
Read MoreUbisoft will reveal 'the future of Assassin's Creed' this September
Ubisoft will reveal what's next for its long-running Assassin's Creed franchise later this year.
Read MoreResident Evil Village Winters' Expansion arrives on October 28th
The PS5 versions of Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 are now available, as well.
Read MoreBlizzard claims it won't monetize 'Diablo IV' like 'Diablo Immortal'
Diablo IV will feature a different set of monetization systems than those found in Diablo Immortal.
Read MoreThe Persona series is also coming to PlayStation and Steam
Microsoft made a lot of western JRPG fans happy on Sunday when it shared it was working with Atlus to bring the Persona series to Xbox Game Pass.
Read MoreThe Morning After: An extended look at Bethesda’s space epic, 'Starfield'
Google places an engineer on leave after claiming its AI is sentient, We get the first extended look at Bethesda's space epic, 'Starfield', 'God of War: Ragnarok' reportedly lands this November.
Read More'Limbo' lead designer's next project is the cosmic adventure 'Cocoon'
It's coming to Xbox, Steam and Switch in 2023.
Read More'Grounded' launches in September 2022 with a full campaign
'Grounded' is finally out of Game Preview and coming to Xbox Game Pass this September.
Read More'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty' brings Nioh's demon-killing pedigree to the Three Kingdoms
During the XBox Summer Game Fest on Sunday, Ninja teased its latest game, a brutal, demon-infested reimagining of Three Kingdoms-era China, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
Read More'Starfield' extended first look has big 'No Man's Sky' energy
Bethesda wants to bring its narrative chops to a massive space-exploration RPG.
Read More'Diablo IV' lands in 2023 with Necromancers and an open world
We knew a direct sequel was coming as far back as November 2019, we got yet another deeper look at Diablo IV, which was once pushed back... indefinitely.
Read More'Minecraft Legends' is a new action-strategy game coming 2023
It will feature an online campaign co-op and a competitive multiplayer mode.
Read More'Forza Motorsport' will arrive on Xbox and PC in spring 2023
The last Motorsport game came out in 2017.
Read More'Overwatch 2' is going free-to-play with early access starting on October 4th
It looks like Junker Queen will be playable soon.
Read More'High On Life' is a deranged new FPS from the mind of Justin Roiland
Three years after "saving" the universe, Squanch Games announced during Sunday's XBox Summer Game Fest that its next mind-bending adventure, High on Life, is coming soon to the XBox, PC and Cloud.
Read MoreHalo's Pelican heads to 'Flight Simulator' today, helicopters and more coming in November
If you're running out of things to fly in Flight Simulator, Microsoft has got you covered.
Read MoreAfterlife game 'Spiritfarer' is coming to mobile through Netflix
If you want to play the afterlife management game 'Spiritfarer' on your phone, you'll have to subscribe to Netflix.
Read More'Downwell' creator debuts new game 'Poinpy' on Netflix
Two other Devolver-published games are coming to Netflix, including 'Reigns: Three Kingdom.'
Read More'Monument Valley' studio's next game is a Netflix mobile exclusive
The creators of 'Monument Valley' have revealed that their next game is exclusive to Netflix.
Read More'Alto’s Odyssey' studio Snowman's next game is bound for Netflix
'Lucky Luna' is a platformer without a jump button.
Read MoreDevolver's demonic answer to 'Animal Crossing' arrives August 11th
Devolver's 'Cult of the Lamb,' a decidedly not-kid-friendly response to games like 'Animal Crossing,' launches August 11th.
Read More'Monument Valley' studio returns with a cerebral and sporty roguelike, 'Desta'
It's ustwo's most ambitious project to date.
Read MoreNaughty Dog reveals more details about 'The Last of Us' remake for PS5 and PC
Find out more info about the HBO show and the upcoming multiplayer game too.
Read More'Layers of Fears' from Bloober Team hits PC and consoles in 2023
This doesn't look like Silent Hill 2...
Read MoreVR mouse adventure 'Moss: Book II' comes to Quest 2 on July 21st
'Moss: Book II' brings Quill the mouse's VR adventure to Quest 2 headsets next month.
Read MoreStylish platformer 'Neon White' arrives on Switch and PC next week
Fans of Donut Country creator Ben Esposito won't have to wait much longer to play his new game.
Read More'Goat Simulator 3' is coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation this fall
You can play a bunch of minigames with up to three of your buds or simply cause mayhem together.
Read More'Routine' is back from the dead to murder you with robots
A decade after it was first announced, Lunar Software showed of a new trailer for the long awaited space survival horror shooter, Routine.
Read More'The Callisto Protocol' gameplay trailer is as bloody as you'd expect
After a moody first trailer, Striking Distance Studios has released new gameplay footage from its upcoming survival horror title, The Callisto Protocol.
Read More'Aliens: Dark Descent' is a single-player, squad-based action game coming in 2023
It's heading to PC and consoles.
Read MoreWatch the Summer Game Fest showcase here at 2PM ET
Expect fresh looks at previously announced games and a few world premieres.
Read MoreCapcom is using Stadia tech for a web-based 'Resident Evil Village' demo
You can try it on a computer, phone or tablet.
Read MoreWhat to expect from this summer's big video game shows
Between Summer Game Fest and the Xbox showcase, June is jam-packed.
Read More‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ is actually all about ‘Warzone 2.0’
No Russian is not in the new, fun-focused 'MWII.'
Read MoreE3 is really, truly coming back in 2023, says ESA
It's scheduled to take place as a hybrid in-person and virtual event.
Read More‘F1 Manager 2022’ heads to consoles and PC on August 30th
For the first time in more than 20 years, F1 fans will soon have a new manager-style game to play.
Read MoreFirst season of 'Battlefield 2042' debuts June 9th with a new map
'Battlefield 2042' season 1 is finally premiering on June 9th with a new map and a host of new gear.
Read MoreSummer Game Fest's Geoff Keighley says to temper expectations for this week's showcase
The event will mainly feature fresh looks at previously announced games, but there should be some surprises.
Read MoreBioWare's quality assurance testers form the first video game labor union in Canada
They're currently working on 'Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.'
Read MoreFortnite’s latest season features Darth Vader and rideable wildlife
With summer quickly approaching, Fortnite's newest season kicked off on Sunday.
Read MoreSurvival horror game 'The Callisto Protocol' will arrive on December 2nd
The first title from 'Dead Space' creator Glen Schofield's new studio has an appropriately scary first trailer.
Read MoreSega's Mega Drive Mini 2 includes Sega CD games
The company's latest retro console is only confirmed for Japan for now.
Read MoreDevolver Digital will host a not-E3 games showcase on June 9th
The offbeat publisher will announce at least four titles.
Read More'Street Fighter 6' arrives in 2023 with new modes and real-time commentary
It features new modes, controls and real-time match commentary.
Read MoreThe first 'Final Fantasy XVI' gameplay trailer reveals a summer 2023 release window
Finally, a good look at how 'FFXVI' will actually play.
Read MoreCapcom's 'Resident Evil 4' remake lands on March 24th, 2023
There's also a PSVR2 version of 'Resident Evil: Village' on its way.
Read MoreThe next Dragon Age game is called 'Dreadwolf'
BioWare has revealed that its next Dragon Age game is named 'Dreadwolf,' and has offered an early peek at the story.
Read MoreActivision will reveal its 'Modern Warfare II' remake on June 8th
Expect to get your first look at gameplay next week.
Read MoreThe Morning After: ‘Diablo Immortal’ arrives, with loot boxes
Porsche pours more cash into EV supercar company Rimac, The largest plant in the world is an ancient self-cloning sea grass, 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' are coming to Switch on November 18th.
Read MoreJohn Madden to appear on cover of ‘Madden 23’
EA will release a preview of the game on June 2.
Read MoreClaims process begins in $18 million Activision Blizzard harassment settlement
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has begun accepting claims related to Activision Blizzard's $18 million settlement with the agency.
Read More'Diablo Immortal' arrives a day early on iOS and Android
PC players will still need to wait until June 2nd, however.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The French government bans English gaming terms, including ‘eSports’
France bans English gaming terms, including 'eSports' and 'streaming', China's military scientists call for development of anti-Starlink measures, Blizzard won't release 'Diablo Immortal' in countries with loot box laws.
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Google (25)
Google is making its password manager easier to use across all platforms
Chrome users will receive a warning if Google thinks a saved password has been compromised.
Read MoreYouTube introduces new tools to battle comment spam and account imitators
Channels will no longer be able to hide their subscriber counts.
Read MoreEU consumer groups file complaint against Google over 'deceptive' sign-up practices
Consumer groups in Europe have filed complaints against Google for using "deceptive design, unclear language and misleading choices" in its sign-up process.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google tries keeping political campaign emails out of Gmail spam
Airbnb is banning party houses permanently, Facebook and Instagram are blocking posts about mailing abortion pills, NASA takes a step towards putting humans back on the Moon.
Read MoreGoogle is trying to keep political campaign emails out of Gmail spam folders
It plans to make eligible messages exempt from spam filters.
Read MoreGoogle Hangouts is shutting down this fall
Hangouts holdouts will have to finally say goodbye to Google's most resilient chat app later this year.
Read MoreGoogle tells workers they can relocate 'without justification' following Supreme Court decision
Google will allow employees to move between states in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Read MoreGoogle makes it easier for your stuff to sync between Android phones and Chromebooks
The company is aping Apple's deep integration between devices.
Read MoreGoogle makes it easier to find and support LGBTQ+ owned businesses
A new label for queer-owned businesses will appear on Search and Maps.
Read MoreGoogle News redesign puts a greater emphasis on local stories
Google News has been given a major overhaul, including a new focus on local coverage.
Read MoreAndroid users can now add Google Password Manager to their home screen
You can now add a home screen shortcut to the tool on your Android phone or tablet.
Read MoreLawmakers ask Google to stop steering people seeking abortion to anti-abortion sites
A study found that 1 in 10 Google search results for abortion queries point to anti-abortion clinics.
Read MoreGoogle Maps now shows toll prices on Android and iOS
Google Maps now shows estimated prices for toll roads — you can decide if a quicker trip is worth the cost.
Read MoreGoogle may let rival ad platforms run commercials on YouTube
The move would be a concession to EU antitrust concerns, according to Reuters.
Read MoreGoogle will expand the usefulness of voice commands beyond Android phones
Google wants to make voice commands more useful beyond your Android phone, and it's steering app creators toward new technology to make that happen.
Read MoreGoogle pays $118 million to settle gender pay discrimination lawsuit
Google has agreed to pay $118 million to settle a lawsuit first launched in 2017 over gender-based wage discrimination.
Read MoreGoogle says it used machine learning to massively improve Chrome's phishing detection
The company is trying to build a safer, more useful browser with the help of ML.
Read MoreGoogle developer Emma Haruka Iwao has calculated Pi to 100 trillion digits
It took 157 days to perform the calculation.
Read MoreGoogle Tasks finally lets you prioritize important to-dos with a star
Google Tasks is finally getting some long-overdue functionality.
Read MoreGoogle adds auto-transcription and simplified grading to its education tools
Google has given Classroom and Workspace big upgrades that include tools to help students catch up when they miss classes.
Read MoreGoogle's Screencast app for Chrome OS lets teachers record video lessons
In its ongoing push to corner the education market, Google is introducing new classroom-specific features to Chrome OS.
Read MoreGoogle settles Photos facial recognition lawsuit for $100 million
Google is paying $100 million to settle a lawsuit over face data, and you can claim hundreds of dollars if you live in Illinois.
Read MoreGoogle is scrapping Assistant's ability to set location-based reminders
You'll have to find another way to remind you to get milk at the grocery store.
Read MoreThe Google TV app is finally available on iOS
After launching in 2020, the Google TV app is now available to download on iOS.
Read MoreGoogle is merging Duo and Meet into a single video calling platform
Google is about to simplify its communication services.
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Laptops (3)
Dell unveils a slimmer XPS 13 and a detachable 2-in-1
Dell hasn't forgotten about the XPS 13 or the XPS 13 2-in-1, both of which are getting some useful upgrades for 2022.
Read MoreLG's latest Gram ultraportables feature 12th-gen Intel CPUs and screen privacy tech
As with many other PC manufacturers, LG is gradually updating its laptop lineup with the latest processors from Intel and AMD.
Read MoreApple redesigns the MacBook Air with a bigger screen and M2 chip
Somehow, it's already been almost four years since Apple redesigned the MacBook Air with a Retina display. That laptop got a big performance upgrade in late 2020 as one of the first computers to ship with Apple's M1 silicon, but lately the device has started to feel long in the tooth. As expected, Apple is refreshing the MacBook Air today with a design that's more reminiscent of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that the company released last fall.
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Meta (21)
Meta admits to ‘incorrect’ moderation of posts about abortion pills
The website has been deleting information about the fact that abortion pills can be mailed.
Read MoreFacebook and Instagram are blocking posts about mailing abortion pills
Even if they're located outside the US.
Read MoreMeta has reportedly barred employees from discussing abortion on internal channels
Meta has told employees not to discuss the Supreme Court's recent ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade
Read MoreMeta's latest auditory AIs promise a more immersive AR/VR experience
Meta is collaborating with researchers from UT Austin to develop a trio of open source audio "understanding tasks" that will help developers build more immersive AR and VR experiences with more lifelike audio.
Read MoreAcast subscribers will soon get access to exclusive podcast groups on Facebook
Facebook and Acast have teamed up to offer communities for paid podcast subscriptions.
Read MoreFacebook Pay is now Meta Pay, and hopes to be the metaverse's digital wallet
Facebook Pay is becoming Meta Pay.
Read MoreMeta settles US lawsuit over housing discrimination
Facebook's parent company has settled a US government lawsuit accusing it of housing discrimination.
Read MoreMeta won’t take a commission from creators on Facebook and Instagram until 2024
Creators on Instagram and Facebook will have another year to make money from the apps without Meta taking a cut from their earnings.
Read MoreMeta's latest VR headset prototypes could help it pass the 'Visual Turing test'
Meta wants to make it clear it's not giving up on high-end VR experiences yet.
Read MoreWhatsApp now lets you mute and message individual users during group calls
WhatsApp has added a handful of features to make group calls more manageable.
Read MoreAdvocacy group asks Meta to add Facebook relationship options for non-monogamists
An advocacy group is calling on Meta to allow Facebook users to list more than one romantic partner in their profiles.
Read MoreBalenciaga looks even worse on Mark Zuckerberg's avatar
The metaverse may not really exist yet, but Mark Zuckerberg already has a plan to sell users on designer fashion for their metaverse avatars.
Read MoreFacebook's advertising tools are tracking people seeking abortion services, report says
Facebook is collecting data about people who visit the websites of pregnancy crisis centers, according to a report from Reveal.
Read MoreMeta rolls out parental supervision tools for Quest VR headsets
Instagram is also expanding teen safety features to more countries.
Read MoreMeta lawyers are reportedly investigating Sheryl Sandberg's use of company resources
Meta's lawyers are investigating outgoing COO Sheryl Sandberg amid claims she misused company resources, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Read MoreMeta's Horizon Home social space will arrive on Quest 2 headsets next week
You'll be able to invite friends to watch videos and play games together.
Read MoreMeta is reportedly discontinuing Portal devices for consumers
Portals will become business-focused devices instead.
Read MoreMeta has reportedly shelved its rumored dual-camera smartwatch
The company is said to have scaled back its plans for AR glasses too.
Read MoreMeta adds new editing tools to Reels on Instagram and Facebook
Meta is adding a slew of new tools to Reels as it tries to keep up with TikTok.
Read MoreMeta adds a new ‘Calls’ tab to Messenger
Calls on the messaging app have increased by 40 percent since 2020.
Read MoreSheryl Sandberg is leaving Meta after 14 years
Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as COO of Meta after 14 years as one of Mark Zuckerberg's top lieutenants at the company.
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Microsoft (11)
Microsoft will phase out facial recognition AI that could detect emotions
Microsoft is shelving facial recognition AI it says could detect your emotions and age.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Defender online security tool is now available to consumers
Microsoft Defender is now available to help bolster security for your individual computers and phones.
Read MoreReport reveals half of Japan's businesses had yet to ditch Internet Explorer
Microsoft ended support for the browser this week.
Read MoreMicrosoft is ending Internet Explorer support in Windows 10 on June 15
Microsoft is ending support for the last version of Internet Explorer on Wednesday, June 15.
Read MoreMicrosoft formally agrees to respect Activision Blizzard unionization efforts
The Communications Workers of America now says it will support the proposed merger.
Read MoreMicrosoft Teams is using AI to prevent awkward interruptions in video calls
Microsoft Teams' new AI upgrades can eliminate video chat nuisances, including echoes and awkward interruptions.
Read MoreMicrosoft drops non-compete clauses and NDAs from employee settlements
Workers will now be able to apply for jobs with competitors and talk about instances of misconduct.
Read MoreMicrosoft will 'scale down' its operations in Russia
Microsoft is shrinking its business in Russia following that country's invasion of Ukraine.
Read MoreHoloLens chief Alex Kipman is leaving Microsoft following allegations of misconduct
The company is splitting the HoloLens team after his departure.
Read MoreLittle of Microsoft's 'principles for employee organizing' is actually pro-union
Admittedly it's surprising for a company this size in the tech industry to strive for anything less than the complete destruction of any organizing effort. But Smith's post contains precious little substance.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Surface Laptop Go 2 offers more speed and storage capacity
After a leak yesterday spoiled the surprise, Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop Go 2, a $600 starter laptop with premium looks.
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Mobile (5)
FCC cracks down on robocalls originating from small carriers
The policy change impacts small carriers popular with robocallers.
Read MoreThe EU extends its 'Roam-like-at-home' mobile service rule through 2032
The European Commission announced Thursday that it is extending its popular "roam like at home" rule through 2032.
Read MoreSpaceX accuses Dish of 'faulty' analysis in ongoing battle over 5G spectrum
Dish's plan to use 12GHz radio spectrum for its 5G network could drastically affect the Starlink satellite internet network, according to SpaceX.
Read MoreAT&T and Verizon give FAA another year to remedy C-band 5G interference issues
Airlines are retrofitting altimeters with radio frequency filters.
Read More5G voice calls arrive for some T-Mobile customers in Salt Lake City and Portland
For now, the test is also limited to a single model of Samsung phone.
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News (37)
Roland's SP-404 MKII sampler gets powerful new sequencing features and effects
The SP-404 MKII gains a step sequencer, improved time stretching and new effects in 2.0 update.
Read MoreFDA asks COVID-19 vaccine makers to update boosters to target new Omicron variants
The BA.4 and BA.5 strains now account for over half of infections in the US, according to the CDC.
Read MoreSupreme Court ruling guts the EPA’s ability to enforce Clean Air Act
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Thursday to strip the EPA of most of its regulatory authority.
Read MoreInsta360 and Leica partner on a 6K 360 camera with 1-inch sensors
The Leica-branded Insta360 One RS '1-inch 360 Edition' is a much anticipated upgrade in the handheld 360 camera space.
Read MoreJuul can temporarily keep selling its vaping products in the US
A federal appeals court has granted Juul's request to delay the FDA's ban on its vape pens and pods.
Read MoreJuul asks appeals court to block the US ban on its vaping products
The FDA this week ordered the company to stop selling its e-cigarettes and pods.
Read MoreLG's latest flagship Atmos soundbar is now available for $1,799
LG has released its 2022 soundbar lineup in the US, with prices starting at $399 and peaking at $1,799 for a 9.1.5-channel model.
Read MoreFDA bans sales of Juul vape products in the US
The company did not provide "the data needed to determine relevant health risks," the FDA said.
Read MoreBlackmagic's second-gen Pocket Cinema Camera 6K has a larger battery and a lower price
Blackmagic has unveiled the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 with a few useful upgrades and a lower starting price.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The FDA could ban Juul’s e-cigarettes
The FDA could ban Juul's e-cigarettes, Nothing's transparent Phone 1 won't be coming to North America, Amazon's Alexa might be able to speak as your dead relatives.
Read MoreJuul's e-cigarettes could be banned from sale in the US
The FDA is set to announce the move imminently, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Cryptocurrency may be more centralized than you thought
Cryptocurrency may be more centralized than you thought Proteus is Amazon's first fully autonomous warehouse robot Microsoft will phase out facial recognition AI that could detect emotions.
Read MoreArizona wildfire may spare Kitt Peak National Observatory's telescopes
The ongoing Contreras Fire in Arizona has seemingly spared the Kitt Peak National Observatory from a worst-case scenario.
Read MoreNew Philips Hue smart lights include its first portable rechargeable smart lamp
Signify has also launched a new Sunrise effect for Philips Hue lights.
Read MoreCanada is banning the sale, production and import of some single-use plastics
Canada is banning companies from producing and importing a handful of single-use plastics by the end of the year.
Read MoreUK government approves Julian Assange's extradition to the US
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange's extradition to the US has been approved by UK home secretary Priti Patel
Read MoreCrypto lender Celsius is being investigated by multiple states after transactions freeze
Customers were left in the lurch after Celsius froze transactions.
Read MorePuffco's Proxy packs the power of Peak Pro into a palm-sized pipe
PuffCo has once again refined its vaporizing system — further shrinking the heating element and doing away with the water chamber entirely — into a one-handed vape experience, the Proxy.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The world of cryptocurrency continues to wobble
Apple TV will stream every MLS game for a decade starting in 2023, Microsoft ends Internet Explorer support in Windows 10 tomorrow, Coinbase cuts over 1,000 jobs amid fears of a 'crypto winter'.
Read MorePayPal will let users split the cost of purchases over up to 24 months
It's building on the company's previous buy now, pay later schemes.
Read MoreMassachusetts court rejects proposed gig worker ballot measure
A Massachusetts court has tossed a ballot measure that would have treated gig workers as contractors, protecting the Uber and Lyft business models.
Read MoreBinance sued over the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin
The plaintiff accuses the exchange of falsely advertising Terra as a safe asset.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Sony made a $3,700 Walkman
Sony made a $3,700 Walkman for audiophiles, Street Fighter 6's modern controls could make you OK at Street Fighter, Netflix confirms 'Squid Game' is returning for a second season.
Read MoreCrypto lending giant Celsius 'pauses' withdrawals after token value plunges
Crypto lender Celsius has halted all withdrawals after its token value tumbled to a fraction of its earlier value.
Read MoreThe Morning After: IKEA and, er, Swedish House Mafia made a turntable
NASA's James Webb telescope hit by a micrometeoroid, Dell unveils a slimmer XPS 13 and a detachable 2-in-1, Swedish House Mafia made a turntable with IKEA.
Read MoreLove Hulten’s latest synth project has a rainbow puke MIDI visualizer
Love Hulten has unveiled a synth machine that represents sound with rainbow puke — and there's a theremin for good measure.
Read MoreIKEA teamed up with Swedish House Mafia on a turntable
IKEA has teamed up with Swedish House Mafia on a series of products, including a record player and a desk for music producers.
Read MoreAkai finally brings vinyl simulation to MPC samplers
Probability and ratcheting rhythm features are also on the way.
Read MoreMarshall widens the soundstage on its new home speaker lineup
Marshall has made some seemingly minor changes for its third-gen home speakers. The Acton III, Stanmore III and Woburn III have all been tweaked so the tweeters are angled outwards to provide a larger, more immersive soundstage than the forward-facing earlier models.
Read MoreSenators introduce bipartisan bill to regulate crypto assets
A bipartisan Senate bill would create a full regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Read MorePanasonic's GH6 camera will soon support ProRes RAW at 4K 120 fps
Panasonic recently launched the GH6 with internal ProRes recording and other nice pro features, but one thing missing was any RAW video recording.
Read MoreSEC is investigating Binance over its BNB token
The agency wants to know if BNB was an unregistered token offering.
Read MoreNew York lawmakers pass bill limiting warehouse productivity quotas
It takes aim at Amazon's labor practices in its warehouses.
Read MoreNew York passes a bill to limit bitcoin mining
It's up to Governor Kathy Hochul whether to sign it into law.
Read MoreChipotle now accepts cryptocurrency payments
As long as your wallet app supports the Flexa digital payments platform.
Read MoreFormer OpenSea employee charged in first-ever case of digital asset insider trading
Nathaniel Chastain is the first person to be indicted on insider trading around digital assets, the DOJ announced.
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Nintendo (13)
'Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope' aims to be a more modern tactical adventure
In Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Mario et al. (and their Rabbid equivalents) face a shared threat, called Cursa. The blended worlds of Mario and Rabbids are being contorted by darkness, but this time it's a little more galactic.
Read More'Sayonara Wild Hearts' studio Simogo's next game is an atmospheric murder mystery
'Lorelei and the Laser Eyes' is coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam in 2023.
Read MoreBoth of Valve's classic Portal games arrive on the Switch today
A few months ago, Valve announced that both of its excellent Portal games were coming to the Nintendo Switch, but we didn't know when. Today's Nintendo Direct presentation cleared that up. Portal Companion Collection will arrive on the Switch later today for $19.99.
Read More'Persona 5 Royal' and 'Nier: Automata' are coming to Switch this October
'Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope' will also arrive that month.
Read MoreNintendo Direct on June 28th is all about third-party Switch games
Don't expect more news on the 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild' sequel just yet.
Read MoreNo Man's Sky will land on Nintendo Switch on October 7th
That's a slight delay from the previously announced summer release window.
Read More‘Roller Champions’ comes to Switch and Epic Games Store on June 21st
The free-to-play game's Disco Fever season starts tomorrow too.
Read MoreNintendo will host a 'Xenoblade Chronicles 3' Direct on June 22nd
Expect around 20 minutes of info on the upcoming RPG, which will arrive on July 29th.
Read MoreThe original 'Pokémon Snap' comes to Switch Online on June 24th
Nintendo is bringing 'Pokémon Snap' for the N64 to Switch Online next week.
Read MoreNintendo Switch Online gets three special version Kirby games
Nintendo has added three more Kirby titles to its Switch Online library; all special SP versions with secret modes unlocked.
Read MoreiOS 16 will support Nintendo's Joy-Cons and other game controllers
iOS 16 will offer support for more third-party gaming controllers, most notably Nintendo's Joy-Con and Pro controllers.
Read MoreSuper Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios Hollywood in early 2023
The theme park will feature a Mario Kart AR ride.
Read More'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' are coming to Switch on November 18th
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the next mainline entries in GameFreak's long-running RPG series, will come to Nintendo Switch on November 18th.
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PC Gaming (11)
'Crossy Road' creator Andy Sum's next game will arrive on July 20th
'TombStar' is a space Western shooter inspired by 'Enter the Gungeon.'
Read MoreThe Morning After: Valve warns you, again, against modifying your Steam Deck
Apple's entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 may have slower SSD speeds than the M1 model, LG buys its way into the EV charging business, Valve warns you, again, against modifying your Steam Deck.
Read MoreValve ramps up production to 'more than double' Steam Deck shipments
You could get your hands on the device sooner than expected.
Read MoreValve warns against squeezing a larger SSD into your Steam Deck
Valve has warned against trying to stuff large SSDs into the Steam Deck.
Read MoreRiot Games will monitor ‘Valorant’ voice chat to combat disruptive players
Abusive Valorant players could soon have their verbal tirades come back to haunt them.
Read MoreThe Xbox app will tell you how a game will perform on your PC
Find out if a game will run on your rig before you install it.
Read MoreLong-awaited RTS 'Homeworld 3' is delayed until 2023
Gearbox and Blackbird Interactive plan to offer 'the deepest look yet' at Gamescom.
Read More'Stormgate' is a new free-to-play RTS from the director of 'Starcraft 2'
At Summer Game Fest, we got our first look at "Stormgate," a new free-to-play real-time strategy game that runs on Unreal Engine 5.
Read MoreThe makers of 'What the Golf' are back with VR game 'What the Bat'
More physics-based silliness is coming to Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR this year.
Read MoreSony's 'Spider-Man' and 'Miles Morales' games are coming to PC
Back in 2017, Sony's Insomniac Games famously tweeted that its Spider-Man game was a "permanent PS4 exclusive" that would "never appear on Xbox or PC."
Read MoreValve further delays Steam Deck dock due to supply shortages
Valve has indefinitely delayed the Steam Deck's official dock due to pandemic-related shortages and shutdowns.
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PlayStation (12)
PS Plus games for July include 'Crash 4' and 'Man of Medan'
Multiplayer looter shooter 'Arcadegeddon' rounds out the lineup for the Essential tier.
Read MoreSony's new hardware brand will launch with gaming headsets and PS5-optimized monitors
As expected, Sony is entering the PC gaming market.
Read MoreSony’s new gaming brand merges the best of its PlayStation and consumer gear
This summer, Sony is launching a new line of console and PC gaming called Inzone. Here are some initial impressions of the new H3 and H9 headsets and the new 27inch M9 monitor.
Read MoreA YouTuber built his own PS5 Slim that's less than an inch thick
And its cooling system is even better than the original's.
Read MoreFinal Fantasy VII Remake’s second chapter is called 'Rebirth'
Final Fantasy VII Remake's second installment will be called Rebirth, and seems to focus on some of the major plotlines of the original, all while throwing a wrench into our expectations.
Read MorePS5 update adds a TikTok-like editor to its game clips editor
Players can use the new Bits editor to create shortform gameplay videos
Read MoreThese are the games included with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium
Sony has published the catalog of games you'll get with PlayStation Plus' Premium and Extra tiers, including some major titles.
Read More'God of War: Ragnarok' reportedly lands this November
A leak suggests 'God of War: Ragnarok' could launch this November despite murmurs of a delay to 2023.
Read More'The Last of Us Part I' remake comes to PS5 on September 2nd
Sony has inadvertently revealed that a 'The Last of Us Part I' remake is coming to PS5 in September.
Read More'Horizon Call of the Mountain' PSVR2 trailer reveals a perilous climb
The first trailer for 'Horizon Call of the Mountain' shows a brand new gameplay experience on PSVR2.
Read MoreWatch PlayStation's PSVR2-themed State of Play here at 6PM ET
You can watch Sony's PlayStation VR2-focused State of Play stream here starting at 6PM Eastern.
Read More'God of War' leads final trio of free games before PlayStation Plus revamp
PlayStation Plus' last free games before the overhaul include 2018's 'God of War.'
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Reviews (19)
Months after launch, the DJI Mavic 3 is a much better drone
When it launched last year, the DJI Mavic 3 grabbed a lot of headlines with features like a big Four Thirds sensor and a second 7X telephoto camera.
Read MoreThe NuraTrue Pro brings 'CD-quality' to its personalized Bluetooth headphones
The original NuraTrue offered audio tuned to your hearing. Now, the Pro model adds "CD quality" AptX Lossless support.
Read More‘GoldenEra’ is a loving, if muddled, tribute to ‘GoldenEye 007’
The documentary takes a look at the making of 'GoldenEye 007' for the N64, and everything that flows from it.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Apple's baffling 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2
Devindra and Cherlynn chat with Laptop Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Sherri L. Smith, about Apple's confusing new ultraportable.
Read More'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge' is a glorious beat-'em-up revival
Last year, developer Tribute Games announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, a brand-new beat-em-up title inspired by the arcade games of yesteryear. The game features retro pixel-art, two different game modes, online and local multiplayer (up to six players online), and seven playable characters, including the four turtles, Master Splinter, April O'Neil and Casey Jones. On the surface, it seems to have everything you could ask for in a modern version of an arcade classic.
Read MoreMacBook Pro 13-inch review (M2, 2022): Pro in name only
Apple's M2 chip gives the MacBook Pro a nice performance boost, but its Retina Display lacks ProMotion and the thin bezels we'd expect from a computer today.
Read MoreSurface Laptop Go 2 review: Basic, but in a good way
Starting at just $600, while the Surface Laptop Go 2 isn't as flashy or luxurious as more expensive rivals, it does a great job at nailing all your basic laptop needs.
Read MoreI’ve fallen for Chrono Trigger’s text adventure pseudo-sequel
I've fallen for 'Chrono Trigger's' pseudo-sequel text adventure, Radical Dreamers.
Read More'Time Flies' turns the life of a housefly into a cute game about existential dread
I didn't expect to laugh while playing Time Flies, but I did, out loud on the Summer Game Fest show floor. It's a deceptively simple game with monochromatic, MS Paint-style visuals and a clear premise: You're a fly and you have a short time to live a full life in a random house.
Read MoreMoog Mavis review: A surprisingly deep entry-level synth
Mavis is a pseudo-DIY monophonic semi-modular synth that delivers classic Moog sounds for cheap.
Read MoreHyperX’s Cloud Mix Buds makes managing multi-device audio a breeze
For people who hate unpairing and repairing wireless headphones with their gaming devices, HyperX's Cloud Mix Buds feature dual wireless modes that make managing your gadgets' audio connections a lot easier.
Read MoreDell XPS 15 review (2022): Still the best 15-inch Windows laptop
The XPS 15 is better than ever with Intel's 12th-gen CPUs and NVIDIA's RTX 3050 Ti graphics.
Read MoreSurface Laptop Go 2 hands-on: An upgrade that's worth the extra money
Microsoft's latest update to the Surface family is the new Surface Laptop Go 2, which features a range of refreshed specs, louder speakers and a new 720p webcam.
Read MoreMacBook Air M2 hands-on: Bye-bye wedge
The new MacBook Air with M2 is a welcome change from a four-year-old design.
Read MoreWhat we bought: How BenQ’s Screenbar completed my home office setup
BenQ's Screenbar is $109 light fixture you can mount on your monitor to save space and avoid screen glare.
Read MoreFocusrite Vocaster hands-on: Streamlined audio interfaces built for podcasters
The Vocaster's auto gain, enhance and loopback features make it easy to get pro-sounding audio.
Read More‘Diablo Immortal’ is Blizzard’s best and most worrying game in years
Nearly four years after Blizzard announced Diablo Immortal to a mostly apathetic audience at Blizzcon 2018, the game is finally here.
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Robotics (5)
Major League Baseball wants to deploy strike zone robo-umpires in 2024
Major League Baseball will "likely" introduce an Automated Strike Zone System starting in 2024.
Read MoreBrain-machine interface helped a man with paralysis feed himself using robotic arms
Scientists have developed robotic arms that let people with paralysis feed themselves.
Read MoreRobots learn to shape letters using Play-Doh
Robots are making letters with Play-Doh, and that could help them prep food or even pottery.
Read MoreResearchers made cyborg locusts that can smell cancer
In a recent study published in the journal bioRXiv, a team of University of Michigan researchers detailed a locust-based cancer screening system
Read MoreAxon halts plans to make a drone equipped with a Taser
Most members of the Taser manufacturer's ethics panel resigned over the controversial project.
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Samsung (5)
Samsung Gaming Hub goes live today with Twitch, Xbox Game Pass and more
The game-centric menu is rolling out to 2022 Samsung smart TVs and smart monitors.
Read MoreSamsung debuts its smallest 200-megapixel smartphone sensor yet
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest 200-megapixel camera sensor with some of the tiniest pixels yet.
Read MoreSamsung's ViewFinity S8 monitors are a more affordable option for content creators
Samsung has a new lineup of value-oriented monitors for content creators called ViewFinity S8.
Read MoreSamsung merges Pay and Pass into a single Wallet app
Samsung is making it easier to store your credit card information and other digital data on your phone.
Read MoreSamsung app hints at a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
The Samsung Health app has hinted at an impending Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
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Science (8)
Almost a quarter of the ocean floor is now mapped
Seabed 2030 aims to map the entire sea floor in less than eight years.
Read MoreThe largest bacterium discovered is visible to the naked eye
Thiomargarita magnifica is 5,000 times bigger than most bacteria and is as long as a human eyelash.
Read MoreResearchers built a low-cost camera system that recreates sound from vibrations
A CMU team says the system can recreate audio from a speaker by looking at a nearby bag of Doritos.
Read MoreSpray-on plant coating could replace wasteful plastic food wrap
Scientists have created a plant-based coating that would be greener and safer than plastic food wrap.
Read MoreScientists 3D-print a functional piece of a heart
Researchers have 3D-printed heart filaments that could eventually repair damaged hearts.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: High-tech COVID-19 testing at home
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Read MoreThe largest plant in the world is an ancient self-cloning sea grass
It covers 180 kilometers of Shark Bay in Australia.
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Smartphones (18)
iFixit starts selling Pixel parts for DIY repairs
You can get what you need to fix a Pixel 2 or later phone at home.
Read MoreHTC's first new phone this year is the metaverse-focused Desire 22 Pro
It's compatible with HTC's Viverse ecosystem and Vive Flow VR headset.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Nothing's Carl Pei wants to make smartphones exciting again
The largest bacterium discovered is visible to the naked eye, Juul can temporarily keep selling its vaping products in the US, Netflix confirms an ad-supported tier is coming.
Read MoreNothing Phone 1 pre-order reservations start today
Nothing has opened up reservations for the Phone 1, but you'll need an invitation first.
Read MoreNothing's Carl Pei thinks everyone else's smartphones are boring
In an interview with Engadget, Nothing CEO and founder Carl Pei talks about the difficulties of launching a smartphone startup while also challenging billion-dollar rivals like Apple, Google and Samsung.
Read MoreNothing's transparent Phone 1 won't be coming to North America
Nothing's debut Phone 1 smartphone won't be coming to the US, the company confirmed.
Read MoreThe Morning After: iOS 16 might let you skip those anti-bot login tests
Canada is banning the sale, production and import of some single-use plastics, iOS 16 will let you skip bot tests on some websites, Someone built their own inch-thick PS5 Slim.
Read MoreThe Morning After: First look at the transparent Nothing phone
The Nothing phone has a transparent design and possibly light-up parts, Elon Musk tries to wriggle out of SEC deal to have lawyers approve his tweets, 'Self-driving' cars were linked to 392 crashes in 10 months.
Read MoreThis is what the Nothing Phone 1 will look like
The Nothing Phone 1's design borrows some elements from iPhone X and iPhone 12, topped off with a transparent back cover.
Read MoreHTC teases a potential 'Viverse' phone launch for June 28th
HTC has potentially teased a launch date for a metaverse smartphone on Twitter with an image showing a phone shape and HTC's Viverse logo.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Nothing prepares to show off its first phone
Let's be honest, you just want to hear about the video game in which you play as a cat, don't you.
Read MoreNothing will reveal its first phone on July 12th
The company will livestream the event for phone (1), it's 'most important product.'
Read MoreiOS 16 brings big updates to the lock screen
Ahead of its official release sometime later this fall, today at WWDC 2022 Apple announced a number of exciting new features heading to iOS 16 including big revamps to the lock screen and notifications.
Read MoreGoogle's latest Pixel feature drop includes a Teenage Engineering music app
Google has released a Pixel feature drop that includes a music maker and easier access to doorbell video and vaccination cards.
Read More‘Diablo Immortal’ is unplayable on some Samsung phones with Exynos chipsets
Shortly after Diablo Immortal made its way to mobile one day early, players with Samsung phones took to Reddit to complain about technical issues.
Read MoreAndroid update brings Pixel's custom text stickers to more phones
Google's latest set of Android updates are all about GBoard stickers, the Play Store and accessibility apps like Lookout and Sound Amplifier.
Read MoreTCL is jumping on the pen phone trend with the Stylus 5G
This June TCL is announcing its first-ever stylus phone with the appropriately named $258 TCL Stylus 5G.
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Social Media (33)
Niantic's Campfire social AR app rolls out for 'Pokémon Go' players
Niantic has begun rolling out Campfire, a social app that will let users chat with their friends, join groups of like-minded mobile wanders, and arrange major events like Pokemon Go's raids.
Read MoreTwitch will make it easier for creators to bring guests onto streams
'Guest Star' brings Clubhouse-style conversations to the video streaming platform
Read MoreThe Morning After: Snapchat+ is a $4 monthly subscription service for its most devoted users
Snapchat+ is a $4 monthly subscription service for users, Firefox can now automatically remove tracking from URLs, Niantic, creators of Pokemon Go, is laying off about 90 employees and canceling four projects.
Read MoreSnapchat+ is a new $4 monthly subscription service for 'passionate' users
Snap is launching an optional subscription service offering "exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features," it announced.
Read MoreFacebook is testing Discord-like audio channels in Groups
Facebook is testing audio channels, which will bring Discord-like voice chats to Groups, as well as other new "channels" features for Groups.
Read MoreTwitch clarifies its self-harm policy
Twitch has updated its self-harm policy to clarify what streamers are allowed to mention.
Read MoreTwitter brings its closed caption toggle to Android and iOS
But it will only show up for videos if captions have been provided for them.
Read MoreInstagram is testing an AI face-scanning tool that can verify your age
Instagram is testing new age verification methods including asking followers to vouch for your age and even using AI that can estimate your age.
Read MoreTwitter wants writers to publish longform content with 'Notes'
Twitter has finally shown off its long-rumored feature for longform writing. The company confirmed that it's beginning to test a new "Notes" feature, which will allow writers to publish freeform content on Twitter without a character limit.
Read MoreTwitter makes it easy for Shopify merchants to highlight their products
Shopify's Point of Sale also enables Tap to Pay on iPhone for merchants in the US.
Read MoreTwitter revives its developer conference after a seven-year hiatus
After a seven-year hiatus, Twitter is once again hosting an in-person developer conference: Chirp.
Read MoreFacebook clamps down on fake and paid reviews
Facebook has formalized a policy banning fake, paid and irrelevant reviews.
Read MoreTikTok says it's storing US data domestically amid renewed security concerns
TikTok says it's achieved a "significant milestone" toward its promises to beef up the security of its US users' data.
Read MoreSnapchat starts testing a paid subscription tier
Snapchat Plus will give users early access to new features.
Read MorePew confirms what we already knew: People like to retweet political hot takes
Nearly 80 percent of these tweets came from users who were 50 and older.
Read MoreInstagram is testing a new full-screen TikTok-like feed
Instagram is testing a new full-screen version of Instagram's feed that would make scrolling through posts look and feel a lot more like TikTok.
Read MoreDiscord's AutoMod can automatically detect and block offensive words for servers
Discord is giving admins and moderators a new tool to keep their servers safe.
Read MoreEU's stricter disinformation guidelines get support from Google, Meta and Twitter
The EU has published tougher disinformation guidelines, and tech heavyweights like Google, Meta and Twitter have agreed to participate.
Read MoreFacebook is planning a major redesign to help it compete with TikTok
Facebook is working on a major redesign of its main feed that would heavily emphasize recommended content from pages, creators and people you don't already follow, according to a memo.
Read MoreElon Musk will answer questions from Twitter employees later this week
Elon Musk will attend a virtual Twitter meeting this Thursday (June 16th) to field employee questions about his potential purchase of the social network.
Read MoreTwitter's new tweet reporting tools are now available to everyone
Twitter's newly improved tweet-reporting tools are now available to everyone on the platform.
Read MoreTikTok adds new screen time controls to remind users to take breaks
TikTok is rolling out more screen time controls to help users manage how much time they are spending in the app
Read MoreFacebook's algorithm change in 2018 benefitted Republican groups, researchers say
A 2018 change in Facebook's algorithm resulted in significant boosts in engagement for local Republican groups, according to newly published research.
Read MoreTwitter will reportedly give its full data stream to Elon Musk
Twitter could comply with Elon Musk's demand for more data about its users as soon as this week.
Read MoreTwitter’s latest shopping feature alerts you to limited product drops
Twitter's latest experiment is product drops, which allows users to get notifications ahead of in-demand product launches.
Read MoreLinkedIn expands live audio events as it tries to bring in more creators
LinkedIn is expanding its Clubhouse-style live audio feature as it looks to draw more creators to its platform.
Read MoreInstagram's grid pinning feature is now rolling out to all users
Following a test that began in April, Instagram has begun rolling out grid pinning.
Read MoreTikTok's latest effect: customizable avatars that can star in your videos
TikTok will allow users to create and customize animated avatars to star in their videos.
Read MoreTexas AG investigates Twitter over bot counts
Texas' Attorney General is investigating Twitter's claims about bot accounts, backing Elon Musk's bid to buy the company.
Read MoreElon Musk threatens to back out of Twitter deal over bot estimates (updated)
Elon Musk says Twitter is violating merger terms through a lack of bot account data.
Read MoreClubhouse lays off some employees amid strategic shift
Clubhouse has laid off some of its employees.
Read MoreDiscord finally brings text chat to voice channels
Discord now supports text chat in voice channels — you won't have to jump back and forth.
Read MoreInstagram will push Amber Alerts to users' feeds
Instagram will start pushing Amber Alerts to users' feeds to notify them about missing children in their area.
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Space (23)
NASA needs help from the private sector to decarbonize the next generation of planes
NASA is partnering with private industry to help design a new generation of lower-emission, single-aisle airliners.
Read MoreNASA takes a step towards putting humans back on the Moon with CAPSTONE launch
Rocket Lab has successfully launched NASA's 55-pound CAPSTONE cubesat that will eventually orbit the moon if all goes to plan.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Why lawyers will be essential to tomorrow's orbital economy
In their new book, The End of Astronauts, astrophysicist and science editor, Donald Goldsmith, and Martin Rees, the UK's Astronomer Royal, argue in favor of sending robotic scouts out into the void ahead of human explorers.
Read MoreMars Express orbiter finally gets a software upgrade, 19 years later
The Mars Express orbiter is getting a software upgrade 19 years after it launched.
Read MoreHow NASA might protect tomorrow's astronauts from deep space radiation
Putting people on the surface of Mars is going to expose them to a whole bunch of deadly space radiation. Here's what NASA's doing to protect tomorrow's deep space explorers.
Read MoreWatch scientists discuss the latest research on killer asteroids
You can stream the Asteroid Foundation's live program on International Asteroid Day.
Read MoreNASA picks three companies to develop lunar nuclear power systems
A fission system could power long-term missions to the Moon and Mars.
Read MoreSouth Korea launches a satellite with its first domestically-made rocket
South Korea has put a satellite into orbit using one of its own rockets for the first time.
Read MoreNASA finally succeeds with its Artemis 1 wet launch test
The agency has fully fueled the Space Launch System for the first time.
Read MoreNASA begins fourth Artemis 1 rocket 'wet dress rehearsal' fueling test today
With repairs complete and the rocket in place at its designated launch pad, NASA is ready to once again attempt a critical fueling test of its next-generation Space Launch System
Read MoreFAA wants dozens of changes before SpaceX expands Texas launch site
The Starbase launch facility needs to address a number of environmental concerns.
Read MoreSpaceX faces more Starship delays as NASA seeks launch safety assurances
NASA has paused plans to allow SpaceX's Starship to use Cape Canaveral as a backup launchpad until the company provides evidence that another blow up won't damage critical ISS infrastructure.
Read MoreAstra's latest mission to deliver NASA weather satellites ends in failure
Rocket startup company Astra has suffered from a second launch failure this year as it failed to get to orbit with a pair of NASA satellites on board
Read MoreNASA plans to study unidentified objects in the sky
A team will focus on "unidentified aerial phenomena" or UAPs.
Read MoreNASA’s James Webb telescope gets hit by a micrometeoroid
But it's not significant enough to prevent the space telescope from helping us observe the universe.
Read MoreThe Morning After: NASA gears up for another Artemis test
NASA's next-generation rocket system is heading back to the pad, Stellantis pays for its own Diesel emissions scandal and 'Diablo Immortal' problems.
Read MoreChina’s Shenzhou-14 mission arrives at Tiangong space station for final construction
China's Shenzhou-14 mission has successfully docked with its Tiangong space station on Sunday.
Read MoreNASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket heads back to the launch pad tonight
Weeks after NASA decided to postpone testing of its next-generation Space Launch System to make repairs to the rocket, it's ready to try again.
Read MoreWatch Blue Origin's fifth crewed New Shepard launch at 9AM ET
Among the NS-21 passengers is the first Mexican-born woman to fly to space.
Read MoreNASA probably won't need Russia to send more astronauts to the ISS
NASA has bought enough SpaceX flights to keep the International Space Station crewed until its 2030 demise.
Read MoreNASA chooses two companies to develop next-gen spacesuits
NASA has announced that Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace will build its next-generation spacesuits.
Read MoreJames Webb Space Telescope's first full-color images will be revealed on July 12th
The first spectroscopic data from the observatory will be released too.
Read MoreChina's military scientists call for development of anti-Starlink measures
They suggest developing the capability to destroy the satellites in case they threaten China's national security.
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Streaming (24)
Netflix confirms an ad-supported tier is coming (updated)
Netflix is narrowing down plans for an ad-supported service, and companies like Google are rumored to be involved.
Read MoreSpotify's Live Event Feed makes it easier to find out when your favorite artist is touring
The Live Events Feed replaces Spotify's Concert Hub.
Read MoreThe Obamas are leaving Spotify for Audible
Barack and Michelle Obama are heading to Audible.
Read MoreBill Nye's return to TV debuts August 25th on Peacock
Bill Nye will come back to TV when 'The End is Nye' debuts on Peacock in August.
Read MoreRoku will put Walmart shopping ads on its streaming devices
You can purchase items with your Roku remote.
Read MoreDisney+ will stream a live musical special from Epcot hosted by Idina Menzel
The live special will feature performances of classic Disney music.
Read MoreNetflix and Mo'Nique settle lawsuit over alleged discrimination
The comedian claimed the company retaliated after she accused it of low-balling her in talks for a stand-up special.
Read MoreYouTube Shorts has over 1.5 billion monthly users
YouTube has topped 1.5 billion monthly signed-in users, suggesting it's competing well against TikTok.
Read MoreYouTube makes it easier for creators to issue corrections
They can add an info card that links to an explanation in the description.
Read MoreTwitch opens up ads program to more streamers and increases payout
It will now pay participants 55 percent of the revenue from every ad they run.
Read MoreNetflix is creating a real-world competition based on 'Squid Game'
Netflix is planning a real-world competition show base on 'Squid Game,' complete with a $4.56 million prize.
Read MoreApple TV will stream every MLS game for a decade starting in 2023
There will be no regional blackouts, but you'll need a separate subscription to catch every match.
Read MoreSpotify buys an AI startup that turns text into 'realistic' speech
Spotify has bought Sonantic, an AI text-to-speech startup that could add voice to more parts of the music service.
Read MoreNetflix confirms 'Squid Game' is returning for a second season
The first season was Netflix's most-viewed show of all time.
Read MoreA Dragon Age animated series is coming to Netflix in December
Netflix has previewed a 'Dragon Age' animated series coming to the service this December.
Read MoreWatch Netflix's 'Cyberpunk 2077' anime series trailer
Netflix and CD Projekt Red have unveiled the first trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, their anime series based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreA new Ghostbusters animated show is coming to Netflix
It's from 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' director Jason Reitman and co-writer Gil Kenan.
Read More'The Sandman' Netflix series will arrive on August 5th
The series based on the Neil Gaiman graphic novels will debut in August.
Read More'I Am Groot' heads to Disney+ on August 10th
Marvel's I Am Groot Disney+ animated series will arrive on August 10th.
Read MoreTikTok launches a $5 subscription comedy series
TikTok is joining forces with Pearpop to launch a comedy docuseries hosted by creator Jericho Mencke.
Read More'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' will hit Disney+ on June 22nd
That's just 47 days after the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film debuted in theaters.
Read MoreQuentin Tarantino is getting his own film podcast on Stitcher
This summer, Quentin Tarantino and "Pulp Fiction" co-writer Roger Avary reunite to discuss the films that inspired their later film careers in The Video Archives Podcast, coming to Stitcher.
Read MoreNESN launches streaming service with the Boston Red Sox and Bruins
Fans will receive expanded access to Red Sox and Bruins games, both live and on-demand.
Read MoreYouTube's TV app now uses your phone as a second screen
YouTube's TV app can now use your phone as a companion screen for comments and more.
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Tablets (3)
The base iPad will reportedly switch to USB-C this fall
Apple is rumored to give the base iPad a huge upgrade this year with USB-C, a larger screen and more.
Read MoreApple's 2021 iPad Mini falls back to an all-time low of $400
If you've been eyeing an Apple iPad Mini, the 64GB model is now on sale at Amazon for $400, a relatively steep discount of $100 (20 percent).
Read MoreiPadOS 16 will feature overlapping windows for the first time
If you're an iPad user who always wished your tablet could do more, Apple has you in mind this year. At WWDC, the company just unveiled iPadOS 16, the annual update to the company's iPad software.
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Tomorrow (1)
Recommended Reading: A blockchain primer
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
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TV & Movies (5)
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ races to its conclusion with a spot-on ‘Aliens’ riff
The best episode of the season so far sees the crew plunged into an extended 'Aliens' riff on a barren planet.
Read More‘Strange New Worlds’ mixes the maudlin and irreverent
'The Elysian Kingdom' goes for high camp in a fantasy parody that's plenty of fun until the ending.
Read MoreA Gran Turismo movie will arrive in 2023
Neill Blomkamp of 'District 9' fame is directing the film, which is based on a true story.
Read More‘Strange New Worlds’ takes a big swing toward something profound
It remains frustrating, but 'Strange New Worlds' latest episode is its best yet.
Read MoreDisney's big holiday movie will skip French theaters in release window protest
In protest of France's content streaming rules, Disney has announced that its latest animated film Strange World (aka Avalonia) will go straight to Disney+.
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Wearables (12)
The Apple Watch Series 7 drops to $312 at Amazon
Amazon knocks up to $87 off the Apple Watch Series 7, so you can grab one for as low as $312.
Read MoreWearable arm muscles could help overcome upper body injuries
A new wearable arm exoskeleton could provide strength and endurance to people with upper body injuries.
Read MoreMontblanc leads the next wave of Wear OS 3 watches with the $1,290 Summit 3
Montblanc is about to release the first Wear OS 3 smartwatch that isn't made by Samsung, but you'll pay a luxury-level price for it.
Read MoreFitbit's Sleep Profile feature offers upgraded tracking for Premium subscribers
It'll aggregate data for 10 metrics on a monthly basis to help improve your sleep.
Read MoreMaster & Dynamic's MW75 headphones pair a fresh design with adaptive ANC
Master & Dynamic's latest headphones offer up to 32 hours of battery life and noise cancellation that adjusts automatically.
Read MoreFitbit will fix frequent disconnections for Charge 5 owners
Fitbit says it will fix a Charge 5 bug that frequently drops the connection to your phone.
Read MoreSteam games are coming to Nreal's augmented reality glasses
'Steam on Nreal' is still in beta, though, and won't work with all the games on the platform just yet.
Read MoreFDA clears Rune Labs to use the Apple Watch to monitor Parkinson's
Motion sensors built into the Apple Watch can track symptoms over time.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 7 falls to a new all-time low of $300
Amazon is having a big sale on Apple Series 7 Watches right now, with the highlight being a new low price of $300 on the 41mm green aluminum model.
Read MoreBeeline's new bike computer lets you choose between fast, quiet or balanced routes
BeeLine has launched its second bike computer, the Velo 2, that keeps the spirit of the original while introducing a number of key new features.
Read MorewatchOS 9 will include improved sleep tracking and medication reminders
Apple Watch will also show how long you appear to be in a state of atrial fibrillation.
Read MoreWatchOS 9 will know what heart rate zones you're in during sleep and workouts
Apple has introduced watchOS 9 with major upgrades to fitness and beyond.
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Xbox (11)
Microsoft Edge update brings Xbox streaming 'Clarity Boost' to everyone
Microsoft's Edge browser now has a host of gaming-specific features, including clearer Xbox streaming.
Read More'Valheim' is heading to Xbox in the first half of 2023
It'll hit PC Game Pass first, coming in fall of this year.
Read MoreWatch Xbox and Bethesda's showcase here in under 20 minutes
Take a peek at the first 'Redfall' and 'Starfield' gameplay, plus news on 'Overwatch 2,' 'Diablo IV' and much more.
Read MoreHideo Kojima's next game will be published by Xbox Game Studios
The rumors were true: Hideo Kojima has confirmed his next game will be published by Xbox Game Studios.
Read MorePersona 3, Persona 4 and Persona 5 are coming to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft is working with Atlus to bring the three latest mainline Persona games to Xbox Game Pass. Yes, that includes Persona 3 Portable, which was first released back in 2009.
Read MoreFirst 'Redfall' gameplay trailer shows a whole lot of vampire slaying
You'll have a ton of abilities and weapons to help you and your friends purge an island of evil.
Read MoreRiot Games titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass with all champions included
Members will get access to all 'LoL' champions and all 'Valorant' agents.
Read More'Hollow Knight: Silksong' is headed to Xbox Game Pass at launch
'Hollow Knight: Silksong' is headed to Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Read MoreWatch the Xbox and Bethesda games showcase here at 1PM ET
E3 might not be happening this year, but Summer Game Fest kicked off on Thursday and today is arguably its biggest event: the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. The stream starts at 1pm ET, and should feature a bunch of new Xbox exclusives from Microsoft's many, many internal studios.
Read MoreXbox Game Pass comes to new Samsung smart TVs on June 30th
Game Pass Ultimate is expanding to include demos and more cloud features.
Read MoreXbox and Bethesda will host a second games showcase on June 14th
Want even more trailers after Sunday's main event? You got 'em.
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