Logitech's new Aurora gaming accessories are 'inclusive' but expensive
Logitech has launched the Aurora Collection, a line of "gender-exclusive" gaming accessories including a mouse, keyboard and headset.
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Anker's third-gen GaN chargers have improved temperature monitoring
The initial lineup of GaNPrime devices features six products, including a power bank.
Read MoreElgato's Stream Deck MK.2 falls to an all-time low of $125
You can now grab Elgato's popular Stream Deck MK.2 for just $125, or $25 off — the lowest price we've seen yet.
Read MoreDbrand’s ‘Something’ skins make your phone look like a Nothing Phone 1
"Some might accuse us of theft. Here's our counter: we stole nothing."
Read MoreRazer takes on Elgato's Stream Deck with its Stream Controller
It's working with Loupedeck on the device, which is aimed at livestreamers and other creators.
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AI (10)
Recommended Reading: What's next for DALL-E 2?
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Read MoreFree AI tool restores old photos by creating slightly new loved ones
A recent AI tool can restore vintage photos in a few seconds, and for free.
Read MoreDeepMind's AI has now catalogued every protein known to science
On Thursday, DeepMind announced that it is expanding the number of proteins listed in its publicly-available AlphaFold Protein Structure Database to basically all of them.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Who owns Dall-E's AI art?
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into the world of AI art with Senior Editor Dan Cooper and Creative Futurist John LePore.
Read MoreIs DALL-E's art borrowed or stolen?
Creative AIs are being trained on creative's work. Is that fair, or desirable?
Read MoreRecommended Reading: How Sony's AI outran the best sim racers
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Read MoreDALL-E's powerful AI image generator is now available in beta
OpenAI has made DALL-E's fantastical AI image generator available in beta — to 1 million people.
Read MoreMicrosoft helps speed up work on AI for autonomous drones and flying taxis
Microsoft has unveiled a platform that helps prep autonomous drones and flying taxis for the real world.
Read MoreOwlet's Cam 2 baby monitor uses AI to predict if a child is truly crying
The company's new predictive sleep tech could also help parents plan their own rest windows.
Read MoreMeta's latest AI can translate 200 languages in real time
Meta announced its first breakthrough, dubbed NLLB-200, can speak in 200 tongues -- including languages from across Asia and Africa, like Lao and Kamba.
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Amazon (17)
Amazon employees in Illinois file federal complaint over workplace racism
A former employee is accusing Amazon of retaliation after she raised concerns about the company's handling of a racist death threat.
Read MoreAmazon's Prime subscription is getting more expensive across Europe
After hiking US Prime prices earlier this year, Amazon is doing the same across Europe.
Read MoreAmazon's Rivian-made electric vans are now delivering in some US cities
Amazon is now using Rivian's electric delivery vans across the US, including in cities like Chicago, Dallas and San Diego.
Read MoreAmazon will buy primary healthcare provider One Medical for $3.9 billion
Along with in-person care, One Medical offers telehealth services.
Read MoreApp developers can now suggest Alexa routines for you
It's a step closer to full Alexa-driven automation as part of Amazon's "ambient home" vision.
Read MoreAmazon sues operators of 10,000 Facebook groups over fake review schemes
Amazon has sued the administrators of over 10,000 Facebook groups for orchestrating fake reviews.
Read MoreThe US Government is inspecting Amazon warehouses over 'potential worker safety hazards'
Amazon warehouses in New York City and elsewhere are being probed by federal prosecutors and the US Department of Labor over unsafe workplace conditions.
Read MoreAmazon makes Prime Video look more like Netflix (and every other streaming app)
Amazon is introducing a new Prime Video interface that will be familiar to anyone who has used Netflix – or, for that matter, any other modern streaming service.
Read MoreExclusive: Amazon instructs New York workers 'don't sign' union cards
In a facility in upstate New York, Amazon is bombarding its workers with anti-union slogans, this time without a hint of subtlety.
Read MoreAmazon's Prime Air drones will soon make deliveries in Texas
They'll take flight in College Station, the home of Texas A&M University's main campus.
Read MoreAmazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU fines
Amazon has committed to marketplace changes in an effort to avoid EU fines.
Read MoreAmazon gave Ring footage to police without customer consent
As of July 1st of this year, Amazon has provided Ring footage to US law enforcement 11 times without user consent.
Read MoreAmazon is finally bringing its smart shopping cart to Whole Foods
Amazon is finally bringing the Dash Cart to Whole Foods, starting with the chain's Westford, Massachusetts location and expanding to "a few additional" stores in the coming months.
Read MoreAmazon's Fire TV Stick Lite drops to only $12 for Prime Day
Amazon knocks the Fire TV Stick 4K down to only $12 for Prime Day, while also discounting the rest of its Fire TV lineup.
Read MoreAmazon's Fire TV Cube drops to $60 in early Prime Day deal
Amazon knocks half off the Fire TV Cube for Prime members ahead of Prime Day 2022, bringing it down to $60.
Read MoreAmazon is giving Prime subscribers a free year of Grubhub+ deliveries
The food delivery service typically costs $10 a month.
Read MoreAmazon starts making deliveries by e-bike and on foot in London
The company is opening several micromobliity hubs across the UK to replace many van trips.
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Apple (14)
Apple's Mac and wearables revenue stumbles as tech sector recedes
Apple broke a new revenue record this quarter, but profits are down.
Read MoreApple and Koss settle dispute over wireless headphone patents
Apple and Koss have settled a patent fight over wireless earbuds, including AirPods.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple Watch ‘Pro’ could feature a bigger screen and bigger battery
Baidu's latest robotaxi has a removable steering wheel, Apple Watch 'Pro' could feature first hardware redesign since 2018, Marvel's new Disney+ 'Daredevil' series will arrive in 2024.
Read MoreApple's latest iOS and macOS updates offer more control over live sports
Apple has released iOS and macOS updates that give you more playback control for live sports.
Read MoreApple settles lawsuit over its reviled 'butterfly' keyboard for $50 million
Apple has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit over the fragile butterfly keyboards in older MacBook models.
Read MoreApple Pay illegally profited by walling off contactless payments, lawsuit alleges
Credit unions and banks are accusing Apple of anti-competitive behavior.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: Apple's self-driving struggles
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Read MoreApple's iOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9 public betas are ready to download
The company has also released an iPadOS 16 beta to the masses.
Read MoreExtreme sports Apple Watch could feature an expansive 2-inch display
Apple's long-rumored rugged edition Series 8 Watch could ship with the company's largest smartwatch display to date.
Read MoreApple's MacBook Air M2 ships July 15, with pre-orders starting July 8
The redesigned Air finally has a confirmed arrival date.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The next Apple Watch may detect if you have a fever
German traffic watchdog says 59,000 Tesla cars affected by safety bug, Apple Watch Series 8 may be able to detect if you have a fever, British army Twitter and YouTube accounts were compromised to promote crypto scams.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 8 may be able to detect if you have a fever
The next Apple Watch will reportedly include a body temperature sensor that will warn you when you're coming down with a fever.
Read MoreBiden will posthumously award Steve Jobs the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden announced the first slate of MoF recipients of his administration on Friday, a list that includes former Apple CEO, Steve Jobs.
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Apps (7)
Nike Training Club adds adaptive workouts to make exercise more accessible
Nike has added adaptive workouts to Training Club to open exercise to more people with disabilities.
Read MoreZoom brings end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone service
E2EE protection is coming to meeting breakout rooms as well.
Read MoreHow to edit, sign or convert a PDF
Take the frustration out of editing a PDF with these easy tips.
Read MoreDoorDash couriers will need to scan a customer’s ID before delivering alcohol
The aim is to make it harder for under-21s to order and receive booze.
Read MoreTransit app Moovit rolls out more personalized trip-planning features
It will suggest routes based on the time of day, previous activity and stops or stations you're close to.
Read MoreWhatsApp now lets you use any emoji as a reaction
WhatsApp launched emoji reactions with six options just a few months ago, but it has just boosted that number to the entire emoji lexicon.
Read MoreWhatsApp may soon let you hide your online status
WhatsApp is developing a feature that would allow users to hide their online status.
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Big Tech (18)
Spotify's Car Thing player is no longer a thing
Spotify has stopped making its Car Thing player due to demand and supply problems.
Read MoreTikTok owner ByteDance reportedly pushed pro-China messages in defunct news app
TopBuzz employees have also claimed that the app flagged coverage of Hong Kong protests for removal, according to BuzzFeed News.
Read MoreSEC investigates Coinbase, says it may have illegally sold unregistered securities
Coinbase is facing an SEC probe into whether it allowed users to trade digital tokens that should have been registered as securities.
Read MoreLeaked documents show the hoops Roblox jumped through to do business in China
Newly published documents by Motherboard offer a rare insight into the steps some companies will take to comply with China's censorship laws.
Read MoreAnother Activision Blizzard studio is working to unionize
On Tuesday, quality assurance staff at Blizzard Albany went public with the news that they had filed for a union election with National Labor Relations Board.
Read MoreUber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
Uber has agreed to pay at least $2.2 million to settle DOJ claims it overcharged people with disabilities.
Read MoreNFT marketplace Opensea lets go of 20 percent of its staff
The CEO blamed the combination of a "crypto winter" and economic instability.
Read MoreUber sued by more than 500 women over sexual assault and kidnapping claims
Uber is facing a lawsuit filed by more than 500 women who allege they were assaulted by drivers.
Read MoreNintendo Japan will offer benefits to employees in same-sex unions
Nintendo Japan will provide employees in same-sex domestic partnerships with the same benefits it offers to those in heterosexual unions, even though Japanese law does not currently recognize gay marriages.
Read MoreNikon is reportedly halting DSLR camera development
Nikon will reportedly stop developing new single lens reflex (SLR) cameras and focus exclusively on mirrorless models.
Read MoreTwitter tells Musk his attempt to bail on $44 billion acquisition is ‘invalid and wrongful’
In a letter to Elon Musk's attorneys, Twitter denies that it has reneged on its side of the agreement, but says Musk has done so.
Read MoreSony's new portable speakers are waterproof and better with calls
Sony's latest portable Bluetooth speakers are designed to withstand the great outdoors and are equipped for better sounding calls.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 'Uber Files' leak reveals company's aggressive expansion tactics
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick reportedly saw violence against drivers as a tool for growth, Elon Musk is officially trying to kill his Twitter takeover, NASA's OSIRIS-REx landed on an asteroid with a surface like a 'pit of plastic balls'.
Read MoreUber co-founder Travis Kalanick reportedly saw violence against drivers as a tool for growth
A new trove of leaked documents has shed new light on the early days of Uber.
Read MoreSnap hires the head of the Secret Service to lead employee security
If you had "Snapchat hires the outgoing head of the Secret Service" on your 2022 bingo card, well done.
Read MoreEuropean Union passes landmark laws to rein in big tech
The Digital Services and Markets Acts are designed to promote fair competition, tackle hate speech and prevent abuse of targeted advertising.
Read MorePandemic-related manufacturing shutdowns catch up with Tesla
Tesla produced 258,580 vehicles in the second quarter of 2022, the automaker announced on Saturday.
Read MoreTesla faces new lawsuit over claims of racism and harassment at its Fremont factory
Tesla is facing another lawsuit by workers at its Fremont factory who allege that it knew about but failed to stop harassment and racial slurs.
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Business (2)
US Postal Service to boost purchases of electric vehicles
The US Postal Service plans to substantially increase the number of electric-powered vehicles it's buying to replace its fleet of aging delivery trucks, officials said Wednesday.
Read MoreTwitter sues Elon Musk for attempting to back out of $44 billion buyout deal
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Buying Guides (74)
The 2021 Apple TV 4K drops to $120 at Amazon
If you missed the chance to buy the Apple TV 4K when it was $59 off a few weeks ago, now is your opportunity to purchase it at that price again.
Read MoreAmazon's Echo drops to $60, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include $40 off the Amazon Echo, $300 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro and $140 off the DJI Action 2 Power combo.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 6a includes a $50 gift card when you buy at Amazon
Amazon is offering a $50 gift card when you buy a Pixel 6a.
Read MoreThe best trail cameras for keeping an eye on your backyard wildlife
Here's a list of the best trail cameras you can buy, along with advice on how to pick one for your environment.
Read MoreLogitech's popular Litra Glow streamer light is 20 percent off right now
Logitech's Lite Glow is a glare-free soft light developed for streamers that flew off the shelves after it was first unveiled early this year.
Read MoreGoogle's second-gen Nest Hub is on sale for $55 right now
If you've been eyeballing a 2nd-generation Google Nest Hub but can't stomach the regular $100 price tag, there's good news.
Read MoreAmazon's one-day Instant Pot sale takes up to 52 percent off pressure cookers and air fryers
You can get a big discount on that Instant Pot model you've been eyeing.
Read MoreAmazon's Echo Show 5 is more than half off right now
Amazon knocks 53 percent off the Echo Show 5 smart display, bringing it down to only $40.
Read MoreDJI's Action 2 camera and extended battery bundle returns to an all-time low price
The so-called Power Combo, which is currently $279, also comes with a magnetic protective case.
Read MoreNintendo’s Switch Lite is on sale for $160 today only
For today only, Woot has discounted the Nintendo Switch Lite to $160.
Read MoreThe 2021 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, Amazon's Echo for $60 and the Chromecast with Google TV for $40.
Read MoreAmazon's Echo is back on sale for a record low of $60
Amazon knocks 40 percent off the Echo smart speaker, bringing it back down to its Prime Day price of $60.
Read MoreSolo Stove knocks up to 45 percent off fire pits in its summer sale
Solo Stove's summer sale knocks up to $350 off fire pits, so you can grab one for as low as $200.
Read MoreApple's AirTag four-pack is on sale for $89 right now
Amazon knocks 10 percent off Apple's AirTag four-pack, bringing it down to $89.
Read MoreSamsung's 1TB 980 Pro SSD with heatsink is cheaper than ever right now
Amazon knocks 39 percent off Samsung's 1TB 980 Pro SSD with heatsink, bringing it down to $140.
Read MoreApple's latest iPad mini with LTE is $99 off at Amazon
Amazon knocks $99 off the latest iPad mini with LTE, bringing it down to $550.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest WiFi router 3-pack falls to a new all-time low
Google is having a sale on Nest products, with the standout deal on the Nest WiFi Router, available in a 3-pack for just $200 or 57 percent off.
Read MoreAmazon's Fire TV Stick 4K drops to $30, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best deals include Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K for $30, Apple's AirPods Pro for $170 and the Roku Streambar for $90.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple’s best MacBook is the MacBook Air M2
A Chinese Wikipedia editor spent years writing fake Russian medieval history, Instagram creators can now lock photos and Reels behind a paywall, Wordle is becoming a board game.
Read MoreIntroducing Engadget’s 2022 back to school gift guide!
Engadget's 2022 back to school gift guide includes the best tech for college students, including recommendations for laptops, backpacks, accessories and more.
Read MoreApple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is $250 off right now
Amazon knocked $250 off Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro, bringing it down to a record low of $2,249.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals still available
Here are the best tech deals you can get for Amazon Prime Day 2022, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day deals for college students in 2022
Here's a list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals for college students in 2022, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day wearable deals from Apple, Samsung, Fitbit and others
Here's a list of the best smartwatch, fitness tracker and wearable deals we found for Amazon Prime Day 2022.
Read MoreThe best board game deals we found for Amazon Prime Day 2022
Here's a list of the best board game deals you can get for Amazon Prime Day 2022, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day monitor deals from Samsung, BenQ, LG and others
Here are the best deals on monitors and external displays you can get for Amazon Prime Day 2022.
Read MoreAmazon's Blink Mini two-pack is on sale for only $30 for Prime Day
Amazon discounts Blink camera for Prime Day 2022, including a two-pack of Blink Minis, which is down to only $30.
Read MoreBeats Studio Buds return to a record low of $100 for Prime Day
If you're on the hunt for budget wireless noise-cancelling earbuds in the Apple family, don't forget about the Beats Studio Buds.
Read MoreAnker's Eufy robot vacuums are up to 48 percent off for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day deals knock up to 48 percent off Eufy robot vacuums, so you can pick one up for as low as $130.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day deals knock Eero 6 WiFi systems down to record-low prices
Amazon has cut prices of all of its Eero 6 WiFi systems, so you can pick one up for as low as $71.
Read MoreSolo Stove's fire pits are up to 56 percent off for Prime Day
Solo Stove products are joining the Prime Day follies with a bunch of products on sale at up to 56 percent off.
Read MoreThe Meta Quest 2 VR headset comes with a $25 gift card for Prime Day
The offer is only valid until the end of the day.
Read MoreSamsung's 1TB T7 Shield SSD drops to $100 for Prime Day
Amazon discounts Samsung's T7 Shield SSDs for Prime Day, bringing the 1TB version down to $105.
Read MoreThe Ninja Foodi Dual-Zone air fryer is on sale for $160 for Prime Day
It's one of the best air fryers around right now.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale for $199 right now
A number of Google smart home devices are on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2022, including the Nest Learning Thermostat for $199.
Read MoreDJI's Mini 2 bundle with extra batteries is 20 percent off for Prime Day
If drone photography is something you've always wanted to try, one of Amazon's Prime Day deals may be your ticket into the hobby.
Read MoreAnker charging accessories are up to 50 percent off for Prime Day
The selection includes wired and wireless chargers, power banks and even portable generators.
Read MoreiRobot's Roomba i7+ is half off and down to $500 for Prime Day
Amazon knocks 50 percent off iRobot's Roomba i7+, bringing it down to $500 for Prime Day.
Read MoreAmazon knocks the Ring Video Doorbell down to $75 for Prime Day
Ring Video Doorbells are on sale for Prime Day 2022, so you can pick one up for as low as $75.
Read MoreSony's budget-friendly WH-CH710N headphones are on sale for $68 right now
Amazon Prime Day deals knock $82 off the Sony WH-CH710N ANC headphones, bringing them down to $68.
Read MoreAugust's WiFi smart lock drops to new low of $150 for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day deals knock $90 off the August WiFi smart lock, bringing the gadget down to a record low of $150.
Read MoreNVIDIA’s Shield Pro streamer falls to a new low for Prime Day
It will now only set you back $170.
Read MoreAmazon's Echo Dot is on sale for only $20 for Prime Day
Amazon knocks 60 percent off the Echo Dot for Prime Day while also discounting most of its other Alexa-enabled smart speakers.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy S22 lineup is cheaper than ever for Prime Day
All of Samsung's Galaxy S22 smartphones have been discounted for Prime Day. The flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra is 30 percent off and down to $840.
Read MoreThe latest Apple TV 4K is at another all-time low of $109 for Prime Day
The Apple TV 4K has seen its second price drop in as many days and the 32GB model is now available on Amazon Prime Day for $109.
Read MoreSony's WH-1000XM4 headphones are on sale for $228 right now
Amazon Prime Day deals knock $120 off the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, bringing them down to $228.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals in the UK we could find
Here are the best UK tech deals you can get for Amazon UK Prime Day 2022, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day deals include half off the Fire HD 10 tablet
Most of Amazon's Fire tablets are on sale for Prime Day, including the Fire HD 10 for only $75.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day knocks up to $600 off some of Sony's best mirrorless cameras
Sony's popular full-frame mirrorless cameras rarely go on sale, so if you've been eyeing one, now might be the time to act.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 7 hits new all-time low of $279 for Prime Day
Amazon discounts the Apple Watch Series 7 to $279 for Prime Day, which is the best price we've see on the smartwatch.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro drop to $170 for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day deals knock the AirPods Pro down to $170, or $80 off their normal price.
Read MoreThe best Prime Day deals for Amazon devices that you can get
Here are the best deals on Amazon devices that you can get for Prime Day 2022, including sales on Echo speakers, Kindle e-readers and Fire TV streaming devices.
Read MoreSony's LinkBuds S are cheaper than ever ahead of Prime Day
The earbuds are down from $200 to $157.
Read MoreApple's 11-inch iPad Pro drops to a record low of $699 at Amazon
Amazon knocks $100 off the 11-inch iPad Pro with M1, bringing it down to $699.
Read MoreThe Apple TV 4K falls to a new all-time low of $120
If you've been holding out for a Prime Day deal on the Apple TV 4K, there's no need to wait — the 32GB model has just dropped to $120.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel 6 Pro is $200 off in early Prime Day deal
Amazon Prime Day is tomorrow, but we're already seeing outstanding deals on a couple of desirable Pixel smartphones.
Read MoreApple's 10.2-inch iPad is back on sale for $299
This weekend, Amazon has discounted both the 64GB and 256GB variants of Apple's entry-level tablet.
Read MoreThe Chromecast with Google TV is on sale for $40 right now
Google's latest Chromecast is on sale for $40 ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 7 is on sale for $284 right now
Ahead of its annual Prime Day sale next week, Amazon has discounted the Apple Watch Series 7.
Read MoreThe best Amazon device bundle sales ahead of Prime Day
Here's a list of the best Amazon device bundles that you can get on sale ahead of Prime Day.
Read MoreThe Apple TV 4K drops to $150, plus the best early Prime Day deals you can get
This week's best tech deals include $30 off the Apple TV 4K, $40 off the Roku Streambar and 60 percent off Amazon's Echo Dot for Prime members.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest Audio smart speaker is down to $60 right now
Nest devices are discounted to near record-low prices right now, including the Nest Audio smart speaker, which is down to $60.
Read MoreRoku's Streambar drops to $90 ahead of Prime Day
A bunch of Roku devices are on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day, including the Streambar, which is down to $90.
Read MoreFitbit's Charge 5 fitness tracker is on sale for $110 right now
You can pick up Fitbit's Charge 5 fitness tracker for $110 right now, or the Fitbit Sense smartwatch for $180.
Read MoreAmazon's kid-focused Glow device is 55 percent off for Prime members
Early Prime Day deals knock $180 off Amazon's Glow device, bringing it down to $150.
Read MoreAmazon's smart thermostat falls to a new all-time low of $42 ahead of Prime Day
You can also get smart home bundles at a discount, as long as you have a Prime subscription.
Read MoreThe Kindle Kids e-reader hits new low of $50 before Prime Day
The 2019 version of the regular Fire 7 tablet is also available for an all-time-low price.
Read MoreEarly Prime Day deals knock the Echo Show 5 down to $35
That's the lowest price to date for the second-gen smart display.
Read MoreAmazon's Echo Dot drops to $20 ahead of Prime Day
The regular Echo smart speaker is $60, down from $100.
Read MoreJabra's Elite 7 Pro earbuds drop to a record low of $140
That's 30 percent off the regular price of $200.
Read MoreThe latest Apple TV 4K is $150 right now
Apple's powerful streamer is currently at it's second-lowest price at Amazon.
Read MoreThe best 4th of July tech sales we could find
This week's best tech deals include discounts on Google Nest WiFi routers, Solo Stove fire pits and Blink security cameras.
Read MoreSonos' latest refurbished sale knocks $360 off the Arc soundbar
A bunch of refurbished Sonos speakers and soundbars are on sale, including the Sonos One SL for $119.
Read MoreAnova's Precision Cooker Nano drops to $99 at Amazon
Amazon knocks 34 percent off Anova's Precision Cooker Nano sous vide machine, bringing it down to $99.
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Computing (9)
Senate bill aims to restore net neutrality, including throttling safeguards
Senators have introduced a bill that would let the FCC reinstate net neutrality.
Read MoreHouse passes CHIPS Act, preparing semiconductor bill to become law
The House has passed a key bill aimed at boosting US chip production.
Read MoreAMD accidentally reveals its first Ryzen 7000 desktop processors
AMD has inadvertently revealed model numbers for the first Ryzen 7000 CPUs.
Read MoreSenate passes bill to boost US chip manufacturing
The Senate has passed the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill that promises to boost domestic chip production.
Read MoreAMD’s Noise Suppression tool is its answer to NVIDIA Broadcast
It can block background noise for both input and output devices.
Read MoreIntel strikes a deal to manufacture MediaTek’s chips
Intel and MediaTek have formed a strategic partnership to build chips for "a range of smart edge devices" using Intel Foundry Services (IFS).
Read MoreTP-Link adds two $200 tri-band routers to its lineup
One gives users access to the 6 GHz band, which enables more bandwidth and lower latency.
Read MoreIntel price hikes could make PCs more expensive
Intel has told customers that it will raises prices on most of its processors and other chips by up to 10-20 percent later this year.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Previewing macOS Ventura
Meta made a fact-checking AI to help verify Wikipedia citations, We preview macOS Ventura, Amazon offers 'Mass Effect Legendary Edition' for free on Prime Day.
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Cybersecurity (22)
Tim Hortons wants to settle location-tracking lawsuits with coffee and doughnuts
Investigators found that the company collected geolocation data without consent for over a year.
Read More'Axie Infinity' CEO moved $3 million in crypto tokens before disclosing massive hack
But the CEO said speculations of insider trading are 'baseless and false.'
Read MoreUS federal court system attacked by 'hostile foreign actors' in 2020 security breach
The US Department of Justice is currently investigating the issue.
Read MoreKmart halts use of in-store facial recognition amid Australian privacy investigation
Kmart has stopped the use of facial recognition in Australian stores following a privacy investigation.
Read MoreUber settles with DOJ for failing to disclose breach that exposed 57 million users' data
Uber has officially accepted responsibility for hiding a 2016 data breach that exposed the data of 57 million passengers and drivers.
Read MoreT-Mobile will pay $350 million to settle lawsuits over massive data breach
The data breach compromised the personal details of nearly 77 million customers.
Read MoreUS and UK joint data access agreement goes into effect on October 3rd
The US and UK have signed a Data Access Agreement that will allow law enforcement agencies in each country to request user internet data from the other.
Read MoreSecurity flaws in a popular GPS module could allow hackers to track vehicles
Millions of vehicles worldwide could be susceptible to remote tracking and sabotage due to security flaws in a popular GPS module sold on Amazon and other online marketplaces.
Read MoreRecords reveal the scale of Homeland Security's phone location data purchases
Records show Homeland Security bought massive amounts of phone location data — including a huge burst in 2018.
Read MoreJury convicts ex-CIA engineer for leaking the agency's hacking toolset
Joshua Schulte was arrested in relation to the 'Vault 7' leaks.
Read MoreBandai Namco says it was hacked and customer data may have been accessed
The 'Elden Ring' publisher is investigating the breach.
Read MoreScammers are blackmailing restaurants across the US with one-star Google reviews
For the past week, a handful of high-profile and Michelin-starred restaurants from San Francisco to New York City have been targeted in an extortion campaign weaponizing Google reviews.
Read MoreFTC says it will pursue companies that exploit location and health data
The Biden Administration has tasked the agency to guard data privacy post-Roe.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple's Lockdown Mode will fend off cyberattacks on high-profile users
Toyota runs out of federal EV tax credits, pushing prices higher, Apple is building a Lockdown Mode to fend off cyberattacks on high-profile users, NASA reestablishes communications with its CAPSTONE satellite.
Read MoreNorth Korean hackers are using ransomware to attack healthcare providers, feds warn
They've apparently been targeting healthcare providers since May 2021.
Read MoreElaborate hack of 'Axie Infinity' tied to fake LinkedIn job offer
The massive Axie Infinity hack reportedly came from a surprising source: A fake LinkedIn job offer.
Read MoreApple is building a Lockdown Mode to fend off cyberattacks on high-profile users
The feature is designed for a 'very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats to their digital security.'
Read MoreJapan’s amended cyberbullying law makes online insults punishable by one year in prison
Insulting someone online could land an individual in Japan a one-year prison term under an amendment to the country's penal code enacted on Thursday morning.
Read MoreMarriott suffers at least its seventh data breach since 2010
Attackers used social engineering to gain access to an employee's computer and steal around 20GB of files.
Read MoreHacker claims they stole police data on a billion Chinese citizens
A sample of the data included crime reports going back to 1995.
Read MoreBritish army Twitter and YouTube accounts compromised to promote crypto scams
The British army is investigating an apparent hack after its official Twitter and YouTube accounts were compromised on Sunday.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Our digital privacy and rights post-Roe v. Wade
This week, Cherlynn is joined by Jessica Conditt and Karissa Bell to understand how the overturn of Roe v. Wade affects our digital privacy.
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EVs and Transportation (49)
BMW recalls 83 iX and i4 EVs over battery fire concerns
BMW is recalling 83 iX and i4 vehicles after investigating multiple battery fire incidents involving the two EVs.
Read MoreUber starts showing more US drivers how much they will earn on potential trips
The ride-hailing company will roll out the feature to most of the US over the coming months.
Read MoreGM will limit warranty transfers and ban buyers from flipping Hummer EVs
The automaker is implementing aggressive anti-reselling measures for its most sought-after models.
Read MoreSenate deal would revive EV tax credits for GM, Tesla and Toyota
Senators have struck a deal that would bring EV tax credits back to GM, Tesla and Toyota, while also offering credits for used EVs.
Read MoreFord reveals an F-150 Lightning built for police work
Ford has unveiled a version of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup that's designed for police duty.
Read MoreRivian lays off 6 percent of its workforce as it struggles with EV production
As expected, electric pickup manufacturer Rivian is laying off 6 percent of its 14,000-strong workforce in an effort to boost production.
Read MoreUber doesn't need to offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles in all cites, judge rules
A federal court has ruled that Uber does not need to provide wheelchair-accessible service in every US market.
Read MoreFormula 1 says it's on schedule to switch to fully sustainable fuel in 2026
It has tested dozens of different fuel blends as it works toward a net-zero carbon footprint.
Read MoreVolkswagen begins ID.4 electric vehicle production in the US
olkswagen has begun producing its all-electric ID.4 crossover SUV in the United States.
Read MoreFaraday Future delays the launch of its first electric vehicle yet again
It also needs more cash for the FF91's commercial launch.
Read MoreGM secures $2.5 billion government loan to build EV battery factories
GM is receiving a $2.5 billion government loan to help construct EV battery factories.
Read MoreMercedes EQB first drive: A great around-town electric SUV
Unlike other EQ vehicles, the Mercedes EQB is built on a platform that supports gas, hybrid and electric drivetrains. It's based on the GLB, it starts under $60,000, and we go behind the wheel for a first drive.
Read MoreGM's 'EV Live' online showroom is here to answer your most pressing EV questions
GM is opening an online showroom/studio, dubbed EV Live, that will host Q&A sessions with the general public about electrification and EV ownership.
Read MoreMercedes EQXX first drive: The future of Mercedes
Mercedes had a singular goal: Build a one-off concept vehicle that could travel 600 miles on one charge. The result was the EQXX coupe, and this is our first time driving it.
Read MoreVW chairman Herbert Diess will leave the company in August
Volkswagen chairman Herbert Diess is leaving in August. He helped with the EV transition, but also faced Dieselgate charges.
Read MoreCadillac reveals its $300,000 Celestiq EV
Although this is a show car, the production version is expected to be nearly identical.
Read MoreBaidu's latest robotaxi has a removable steering wheel
The latest Baidu robotaxi can ditch the steering wheel and make more room for passengers.
Read MoreOnStar expands emergency response and roadside assistance to motorcyclists
OnStar is expanding its roadside assistance and crash monitoring services motorcyclists, and making its Alexa integrations available to US subscribers.
Read MoreFord will use new battery tech to help it build 600,000 EVs per year
Ford expects to make 600,000 EVs per year by the end of 2023, and new battery packs should help it reach that goal.
Read MoreLyft is shutting down its in-house car rental program
But it will continue working with big car rental companies.
Read MoreFord is reportedly planning to cut 8,000 jobs to help fund its EV plans
Ford is reportedly planning to cut up to 8,000 jobs over the coming weeks in an effort to funds its plans to build EVs.
Read More250,000 car deliveries in one quarter can't save Tesla from dwindling revenue
Tesla announced on Wednesday that automotive revenue declined by more than 13 percent following last quarter's record-breaking sales, despite ending the quarter with "the highest vehicle production month" in company history.
Read MoreJury finds Tesla just '1%' responsible for a Florida teen's crash
Tesla is receiving minimal blame for a fiery 2018 crash in South Florida, which killed two teenagers and injured another.
Read MorePorsche Taycans will charge faster and go farther with latest update
Porsche is releasing a comprehensive dealer-installed update to its sporty Taycan EV.
Read MoreGM's 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV will have a max range of 320 miles
The automaker unveiled the mid-sized SUV and a sportier, performance model.
Read MoreLucid's Air Grand Touring EV delivers luxurious speed and range
Lucid gave time behind the wheel of its latest top-of-the-line Air Grand Touring Performance EV, with all the proper pieces of hardware and software ready to go.We have to say, it's better than anticipated.
Read MorePolestar’s electric SUV will start at €75,000
This week, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said the Polestar 3 would start at €75,000 and top out at around €110,000.
Read MoreTake a look at Hyundai's electric and hydrogen N concepts
Hundai has unveiled two new concept vehicles under the Ioniq N performance brand ("N" for "Never Just Drive"), that take that design theme even farther.
Read MoreGM is building a 'coast-to-coast' EV fast-charging network
On Thursday, GM announced that it is partnering with Pilot Company and EVGo to construct a coast-to-coast national DC fast charging network.
Read MoreHyundai's first EV sedan is the futuristic Ioniq 6
Hyundai Motor Group has officially unveiled the Ioniq 6, a streamlined sedan that offers an estimated 610km (380 mile) range and an intelligent interior that George Jetson would mistake for magic.
Read MorePanasonic is building one of the world's largest EV battery factory in Kansas
Panasonic announced on Wednesday that it's inked a deal with the state of Kansas to build and operate a $4 billion battery cell production facility — the world's largest.
Read MoreTesla's Director of AI is leaving the company (Updated)
Tesla Director of AI, Andrej Karpathy, is stepping down from his role at the company and from the helm of its Autopilot program.
Read MoreBMW will charge $18 per month for heated seats in select regions
The automaker hasn't revealed plans to launch the service in the United States.
Read MoreRivian CEO tells staff the company is carrying out a 'major' cost-cutting effort
Layoffs haven't been confirmed, but the company has an all-hands meeting Friday.
Read MoreRivian reportedly plans to lay off around five percent of its workforce
The company has been growing too quickly in some areas, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreFord recalls 100,000 hybrid vehicles over fire risk
Some Corsair, Escape and Maverick hybrids suffer from issues that could result in potential under hood fire.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: Behind the wheel of the Rivian R1S
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Tesla’s ‘open’ Supercharger network
Tesla's 'open' supercharger network could come to the US by the end of the year, Hydrow made a smaller and cheaper smart rowing machine, VW is getting into the EV battery business.
Read MoreEU will require all new cars to include anti-speeding tech by 2024
The policy applies to all new cars entering the European market.
Read MoreWhite House confirms Tesla is working on an 'open' Supercharger network in North America
In 2021, Elon Musk tweeted that the company's European open-access Supercharger pilot program would soon be coming to the US. A recent White House fact sheet suggests that it could arrive by the end of this year.
Read MoreVW is getting into the EV battery business
On Thursday, Volkswagen Group held a groundbreaking at the site of its forthcoming EV battery cell plant in Salzgitter, Germany and announced the formation of the PowerCo, which will handle the Group's burgeoning battery business.
Read MoreHuman Horizons' next China-only EV will come with a robotic arm and 'light curtains'
Chinese electric vehicle maker Human Horizons unveiled its second EV model on Wednesday, dubbed the GT HiPhi Z.
Read MoreRivian says it's still on track to produce 25,000 vehicles despite production woes
Electric transportation startup Rivian says it's still on track to produce 25,000 vehicles in 2022.
Read MoreToyota runs out of federal EV tax credits, pushing prices higher
The automaker joins Tesla and GM in losing access to the subsidy after hitting a sales cap.
Read MoreTesla EVs can now scan the road for potholes and adjust the suspension height
Tesla has introduced a software update that allows its vehicles to scan for potholes, broken pavement and other defects.
Read MoreGerman traffic watchdog says 59,000 Tesla cars affected by safety bug
Germany's Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt traffic regulator is calling on Tesla to recall more than 59,000 vehicles over a software issue.
Read MoreGM is ramping up Hummer EV production to address huge order backlog
It says deliveries will be in thousands in the second half of 2022.
Read MoreDucati's first electric motorcycle is designed for MotoE racing
Ducati has unveiled not just its first electric motorcycle but a key piece in the next season of MotoE e-motocycle racing.
Read MoreUber's second safety report shows a fall in assaults but traffic deaths rise
The report makes for grim reading.
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Gaming (48)
A studio of ‘Witcher 3’ developers are making an online action game set in feudal Japan
Dark Passenger's first game doesn't have a name yet, but the studio's website provides plenty of details on the project.
Read MoreAnalogue Pocket's first major update should finally unlock its potential
Analogue has finally released the much-awaited update that brings a host of new features to the portable gaming device.
Read More'Outer Wilds' will be upgraded for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S September 15th
Outer Wilds is getting a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrade on September 15th, and it'll be free for anyone who already owns the game on PS4 or Xbox One.
Read MoreWatch Annapurna Interactive's games showcase here at 3PM ET
We're about to find out more details about what's next from the 'Stray' publisher.
Read More'Grand Theft Auto VI' reportedly has a female lead
'GTA VI' will reportedly include the series' first playable female protagonist, but it might not arrive for two years or more.
Read More'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' remake is indefinitely delayed
Aspyr reportedly fired its design and art directors.
Read More'Rollerdrome' preview: Twitchy dystopian bloodsport is my new favorite genre
Rollerdrome challenges players to shoot their way through enemies while completing ridiculous roller-skating tricks, unraveling a dystopian mystery along the way. It comes from Roll7, the studio behind OlliOlli — it just has four more wheels and a lot more guns than those games.
Read More'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is delayed a month before launch
Daedalic Entertainment has delayed The Lord of the Rings: Gollum a little more than five weeks before it was due to debut on September 1st.
Read MoreFunko moves into video games with former Traveller's Tales developers
The vinyl figurine company and 10:10 Games are making an action platformer.
Read MoreDocument thriller ‘Papers, Please’ heads to phones on August 5th
Nearly a decade after it propelled creator Lucas Pope to indie game stardom, "dystopian document thriller" Papers, Please is finally coming to phones.
Read MoreLeBron James, Rick and Morty are coming to fighting game 'MultiVersus'
Warner Bros. Games' take on Super Smash Bros. goes into open beta next week.
Read MoreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 13-game anthology debuts August 30th
The 13-game 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' collection has a release date.
Read MoreUbisoft delays 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora' to 2023 or 2024
Ubisoft has delayed the release of its 'Avatar' game to at least 2023.
Read MoreEA's last FIFA game is finally making women's soccer a priority
EA has unveiled the first trailer for FIFA 23 showing that women's soccer will finally be a key part of the game.
Read MoreNo Man’s Sky Endurance update focuses on freighters and fleets
Hello Games upgraded asteroids, black holes, nebulae and much more too.
Read More‘Doom’ co-creator John Romero is making a new first-person shooter
The game will be based on a new, original IP.
Read MoreLego celebrates 50 years of Atari with an elaborate 2600 set
Slide open the front panel to reveal a pop-up gaming room scene.
Read MoreBungie sues 'Destiny 2' player over alleged threats and cheating
The player, Luca Leone, allegedly said one of the game's community managers was 'not safe.'
Read More'FIFA 23' has a female player on the Ultimate Edition cover for the first time
Chelsea's Sam Kerr features alongside three-time cover star Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 'Stray' tie-in merch includes a limited-edition cat backpack
Feline adventure game 'Stray' is getting a limited-edition cat backpack, James Webb telescope can take detailed photos of our own solar system's planets and moons, Apple may release M2 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros as early as this fall.
Read More‘Soulframe’ is a free-to-play MMO from the studio behind ‘Warframe’
After nearly a decade of work on Warframe and more than five years since it canceled its most recent project, Digital Extremes is working on a new game.
Read More‘Her Story’ creator Sam Barlow delays ‘Immortality’ to August 30th
Immortality, the next game from Her Story and Telling Lies creator Sam Barlow, has been delayed.
Read More'World of Warcraft: Dragonflight' won't use gendered language in its character generator
'World of Warcraft: Dragonflight' has ditched gendered language in its character creator.
Read More'The Sims 4' will let players change their characters' sexual orientation
Maxis is working to add non-binary options.
Read MoreFeline adventure game 'Stray' is getting a limited-edition cat backpack
Publisher Annapurna Interactive teamed up with pet accessory maker Travel Cat for the tie-in.
Read MoreSure, why not: Wordle is becoming a board game
Hasbro and New York Times Games are teaming up to release the game.
Read MoreEA's new 'Skate' is a free-to-play live service game
It won't be pay-to-win and none of the map will be behind a paywall.
Read MoreA single-player Aliens game is in the works for PC, consoles and VR
Developer Survios says it will be an action-horror title.
Read MoreSega's Genesis Mini 2 hits North America on October 27th
It looks like you'll get a six-button controller this time.
Read More'Wordle' players can soon sync their stats and streaks across devices
You'll need a New York Times account, of course.
Read MoreAmazon makes 'Mass Effect Legendary Edition' and over 30 other games free for Prime Day
The free downloads for Prime Day also include 'Grid Legends' and 'Need for Speed Heat.'
Read MoreHitman 3's free Ambrose Island DLC arrives on July 26th
Ambrose Island, Hitman 3's first new level since release, will arrive on July 26th.
Read MoreBlizzard won’t release any more new content for ‘Heroes of the Storm’
Blizzard is ending development on Heroes of the Storm.
Read MoreRockstar will slow 'Read Dead Online' updates to focus on the new GTA
There will no more major themed updates for Red Dead Online.
Read MoreE3 2023 will be run by the team behind the PAX gaming events
ReedPop, the organization behind PAX and NYCC, is taking over E3 for 2023.
Read MoreNacon teases post-apocalyptic Terminator open-world game
No official title or release date has been confirmed yet.
Read More'Skull and Bones' finally arrives on November 8th, just four years behind schedule
Skull and Bones, Ubisoft's long-awaited open-world pirate simulator, is coming out on November 8th, 2022. It's due to hit Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, Steam, the Epic Games Store, Google Stadia and Amazon Luna, as well as Ubisoft Connect.
Read MoreNBA 2K23's $150 Championship Edition includes a year of NBA League Pass
There are a whopping six different editions of this year's game, which will arrive on September 9th.
Read MoreGrab 'The Matrix Awakens' Unreal demo before it's delisted on July 9th
Players only have a few more days to download the Unreal Engine 5 title.
Read More'Forspoken' is delayed again, this time to January 24th
For the second time this year, Square Enix is delaying Forspoken.
Read MoreUbisoft is killing online support for 15 games on September 1st
In order to better support more recent titles, Ubisoft says it will be ending online services for 15 games from the early 2010s including Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and Anno 2070 on September 1st.
Read MoreUbisoft will drop details on Assassin's Creed and more games on Sept. 10th
Ubisoft will share updates and announcements about its roster of projects in a showcase on September 10th at 3PM ET.
Read MoreGames Done Quick bans speedrunning cheater from future events
A player admitted to faking an apparent 'Metal Gear Solid' world record during SGDQ.
Read MoreUbisoft will reveal updated 'Skull and Bones' gameplay this week
After years of delays, Ubisoft is finally ready to offer a fresh look at Skull and Bones.
Read MoreSuda51’s ‘Lollipop Chainsaw’ is getting a remake
A new version of the 2012 hack-and-slash cult hit will arrive next year.
Read MoreSummer Games Done Quick 2022 raises $3 million for charity
In its first in-person event since 2020, GDQ's Summer Games Done Quick 2022 raised more than $3.01 million for Doctors Without Borders.
Read More‘Genshin Impact’ Summer Fantasia update arrives on July 13th
Hoyoverse will release Genshin Impact's next major content update on July 13th.
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Google (23)
Google is not shutting down Stadia
Contrary to what you may have heard in the past few days, Google says it's not shutting down its Stadia gaming service.
Read MoreSenate committee chair grills Apple, Google over protection against crypto app scams
A Senate committee chair has asked the CEOs of Apple and Google to explain what they do to fight crypto app fraud.
Read MoreNest cameras can now, at long last, livestream to Chromecast with Google TV
Google is finally allowing Nest users to watch footage from their doorbells and cameras on Chromecast.
Read MoreGoogle delays phaseout of third-party cookies from Chrome to 2024
Google is again delaying its plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome.
Read MoreGoogle Photos for Chromebooks is getting a video editor and movie maker
Later this year, Google Photos is going to get a significant update that has the distinction of first arriving on Chromebooks. According to a Google blog post, Google Photos will get a new movie editor and video editing features this fall as part of an update to Chrome OS.
Read MoreGoogle Maps now offers 3D aerial views of famous landmarks
Google Maps now offers aerial 3D views of nearly 100 landmarks, including Big Ben and the Empire State Building.
Read MoreGoogle marks Play Store's 10th birthday with a new logo
The Play Store has turned 10, and Google is marking the occasion with a new logo and a points promo.
Read MoreGoogle adds new multi-tasking features to its Workspace tablet apps
They make the most out of tablets' larger screens.
Read MoreGoogle fires researcher who claimed LaMDA AI was sentient
After public claims that Googe's LaMDA had attained sentience and even possessed a soul, researcher Blake Lemoine has been let go.
Read MoreGOP attorneys general warn Google not to suppress anti-abortion centers in search results
The 17 AGs suggested that doing so could lead to investigations and legal action.
Read MoreAndroid is ready to automatically switch device audio on Pixel Buds Pro
Android now automatically switches audio between devices, but only for Pixel Buds Pro owners at the moment.
Read MoreGoogle Calendar is getting better at weeding out spam invites
Google Calendar has released a new update for an issue that it promised to fix three years ago.
Read MoreHow to get the most out of Google Drive
Make the most out of Google Drive with these pro tips. Find out how to boost productivity, improve collaboration and make your life easier.
Read MoreGoogle Photos for web now shows if your images are taking up space
Google has introduced a small but very useful change to Photos on the web.
Read MoreGoogle will start field testing its next-gen AR glasses this August
Here's hoping there are no Glassholes this time.
Read MoreGoogle allows Android apps to use third-party payments in the EU
The policy doesn't apply to gaming apps on the Google Play store for now.
Read MoreGoogle's tool to turn old laptops into Chromebooks is now widely available
Earlier this year, Google announced ChromeOS Flex, a tool that lets anyone take an old Windows or Mac laptop and give it new life by installing Chrome OS. After launching ChromeOS Flex in "early access," Google now says that Flex is ready to "scale broadly" to more Macs and PCs.
Read MoreGoogle slows hiring and says the company needs to be 'more entrepreneurial'
Google has announced that will slow down its pace of hiring for the rest of 2022 and told employees to "be more entrepreneurial."
Read MoreGoogle files a lawsuit that could kick Tinder out of the Play Store
Google has counter-sued Match seeking monetary damages and a judgement that would let it kick Tinder and the group's other dating apps out of the Play Store.
Read MoreYouTube restores Lofi Girl account after false copyright claims
The account featured continuous loops of calm music for studying or relaxing.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: Google's biggest hardware flop
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Read MoreGoogle will start removing abortion clinic visits from users’ location history
Google says it will remove abortion clinics and other facilities from users' location history amid renewed concerns about data privacy following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Read MoreGoogle offers developers $90 million to settle Play Store billing fight
Google hopes $90 million to quell any developer angst over Play Store billing fees.
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Laptops (5)
How easy is it to upgrade a Framework laptop?
Framework sold its eponymous laptop on the promise that end users should feel comfortable enough to fix almost any hardware problem themselves. A year on, and the first major upgrade is here
Read MoreFramework’s first major laptop upgrade lets you swap your system’s brain
It's easy enough to swap a mainboard if you can handle a Torx T5 screwdriver.
Read MoreDell's XPS 13 Plus Developer Edition is the first laptop certified for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Dell's XPS 13 Plus Developer Edition is the first laptop to be certified for the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS version of Linux.
Read MoreDell’s affordable G16 gaming laptop features a 12th-gen Intel CPU and NVIDIA RTX graphics
New Alienware laptops with optional 480Hz displays aren't the only computers Dell announced today
Read MoreApple may release M2 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros as early as this fall
Less than a year after announcing the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, Apple reportedly plans to update those devices as soon as this fall.
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Meta (22)
Facebook faces suspension in Kenya over ethnic-based hate speech
The social network has reportedly failed to detect calls for ethnic-based violence ahead of Kenya's elections.
Read MoreMeta will no longer pay US publishers for news content
After Meta's revenue shrank for the first time, the company has reportedly told publishers it will no longer pay for content to run in Facebook's News Tab.
Read MoreMeta's revenue shrank for the first time in its history
Facebook parent company Meta has just reported its earnings for the second quarter of 2022, and it was another quarter of shrinking profits. Total revenue of $28.8 billion was only down one percent compared to Q2 one year ago, but net income dropped 36 percent to $6.7 billion.
Read MoreFTC moves to block Meta's purchase of 'Supernatural' VR workout app maker Within
'Meta is trying to buy its way to the top,' an FTC competition official said.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Instagram head responds to test feed backlash
Instagram head responds to backlash by saying video is inevitable, Russia says it will pull out of the International Space Station sometime after 2024, Seville has started naming heat waves like hurricanes, thanks to climate change.
Read MoreMeta will raise Quest 2 price to $400 on August 1st
Meta is hiking the price of its Quest 2 VR headset to $400 on August 1st in response to higher manufacturing costs.
Read MoreMeta is shutting down its couples messaging app you didn't know existed
Meta is shutting down Tuned, an app that was meant to help couples stay in touch — but it's not clear many people used it.
Read MoreMeta asks Oversight Board if it should soften COVID-19 misinformation policies
Meta has asked the Oversight Board if it should merely downplay COVID-19 misinformation instead of removing it.
Read MoreMeta calls for the death of the leap second
It devastates the tech industry every time it happens, Meta says.
Read MoreMeta commits another $150 million to its Oversight Board
The company previously provided $130 million to fund the board's operations.
Read MoreThe BBC is making a three-part Mark Zuckerberg documentary for Facebook’s 20th anniversary
It will be a three-party docuseries aiming to offer a 'definitive account' of Zuckerberg and Facebook.
Read MoreUK forces Meta to halt its forced sale of Giphy
The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal has ordered the country's antitrust watchdog to review the decision to order Meta to sell Giphy.
Read MoreFacebook test lets users have up to five profiles for the same account
Facebook is testing giving users the ability to create up to five profiles on the platform, a major change to its longstanding policy that only allows people to have a single account and identity on the service
Read MoreMeta's first human rights report defends the company's misinformation strategy
Meta has unveiled its first human rights report, and it focuses heavily on justifying Facebook misinformation policies.
Read MoreMeta's 'Make-A-Scene' AI blends human and computer imagination into algorithmic art
On Tuesday, Meta revealed that it has developed an AI image generation engine, dubbed "Make-A-Scene", that it hopes will lead to immersive worlds in the Metaverse and the emergence of digital high art.
Read MoreMeta reportedly tells managers to identify people for layoffs
Mark Zuckerberg previously said that Meta is experiencing "one of the worst downturns" in recent history.
Read MoreMeta made a fact-checking AI to help verify Wikipedia citations
The Wikimedia Foundation recently partnered with Facebook parent company Meta to improve the encyclopedia's citations.
Read MoreMeta Quest headsets will soon no longer need a Facebook login
VR users will instead need a new Meta account and Meta Horizon profile.
Read MoreMeta sues a site cloner who allegedly scraped over 350,000 Instagram profiles
Meta is taking legal action against two prolific data scrapers
Read MoreMeta’s Novi cryptocurrency wallet is shutting down
Meta is shutting down Novi, its short-lived cryptocurrency digital wallet.
Read MoreMeta allows select creators to post their NFTs on Facebook
The company has given some US creators access to the experimental feature.
Read MoreMeta cuts hiring plans as it prepares for 'serious times'
The company has revealed that it's focusing on Reels and select products in the second half of 2022.
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Microsoft (2)
'Minecraft' studio wants nothing to do with NFTs
Mojang says they're inconsistent with the game's values of inclusivity and playing together.
Read MoreUK’s antitrust watchdog investigating Microsoft and Activision megadeal
Microsoft will have to satisfy more than just the Federal Trade Commission to complete its $68.7 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.
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Mobile (4)
Cellular service is coming to New York's subway tunnels, but it's going to take a while
Cellular service is coming to New York's subway tunnels.
Read MoreFCC needs additional $3 billion to help US carriers replace Huawei and ZTE equipment
Removing Chinese equipment from American wireless networks will cost more than anticipated.
Read MoreRogers restores service following Canada-wide internet outage
On Saturday, Rogers Communications said it had restored service for the "vast majority" of customers affected by the outage that left many Canadians without access to the internet.
Read MoreMajor Rogers outage causes internet and mobile network issues across Canada
911 services and payment network Interac have also been affected.
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News (37)
Indonesia blocks Steam, PayPal and other services over missed regulatory deadline
Indonesia is blocking residents from accessing various online platforms after those services failed to comply with a July 29th regulatory deadline.
Read MoreThe Morning After: A Filipino politician is trying to make ghosting a criminal offense
A Filipino politician wants to make ghosting a criminal offense, Spotify has 188 million Premium users, but continues to lose money, PlayStation VR2 will offer live streaming support and a Cinematic Mode.
Read MoreWhite House launches a website to help people cope with extreme heat
The White House has launched a website to help the public deal with extreme heat waves.
Read MoreThe US Treasury is investigating Kraken for enabling crypto trading in sanctioned countries
It's rough seas for crytpocurrency exchanges these days and the latest to be buffeted is one of the world's largest, Kraken.
Read MoreHitting the Books: COVID set off an exodus of urban artisans
In Return of the Artisan, Grant McCracken explores how a post-war America gradually rediscovered its home-spun roots as well as the accelerating effect the COVID pandemic has had on America's rejection of "smart city" living and embrace of a more pastoral lifestyle.
Read MoreGameStop is letting someone sell an NFT that references a famous 9/11 photo (updated)
Less than two weeks into its soft launch, GameStop's NFT marketplace is already courting controversy.
Read MoreDHS begins criminal investigation over deleted Secret Service texts from January 6th
Homeland Security has opened a criminal investigation into the Secret Service deleting messages relating to the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot.
Read MoreLawsuit accuses Chicago authorities of misusing gunshot detection system in a murder case
The plaintiffs are now seeking a court order that would ban ShotSpotter from being used in the city.
Read MoreUS files its first criminal charges over insider trading of cryptocurrency
The US has charged three people with insider trading of cryptocurrency, including a former Coinbase worker.
Read MoreThe Morning After: President Biden's plan to expand offshore wind farms
An unofficial 3D-printed kit makes your AirPods case repairable, Biden's latest climate change actions expand offshore wind farms, Samsung says it shipped almost 10 million foldable phones in 2021.
Read MoreBiden's latest climate change actions expand offshore wind farms
President Biden has unveiled a slew of actions to deal with climate change, including offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Why Nikon and Canon are giving up on DSLR cameras
Apple settles lawsuit over its reviled 'butterfly' keyboard for $50 million, Demand for the Justice League 'Snyder Cut' was reportedly amplified by bots, Judge grants Twitter an expedited trial against Elon Musk.
Read MoreWhy Nikon and Canon have given up on DSLRs
The biggest news in the camera industry this month is that Nikon is reportedly halting development of new SLR cameras, marking the end of a 63-year run.
Read MoreVizio is elevating its mid-range TVs and soundbars
Vizio has some big upgrades in store for its M-Series TVs and soundbars.
Read MoreDemocratic lawmakers want federal regulators to track crypto mining energy use and emissions
Democratic lawmakers want federal regulators to require crypto miners to disclose their energy use
Read MorePutin signs law prohibiting crypto payments in Russia
Russians will no longer be able to use cryptocurrencies and NFTs to pay for goods and services.
Read MoreFCC chair proposes raising broadband standard to 100Mbps
The FCC chairwoman has proposed raising the national broadband standard to 100Mbps — the first increase since 2015.
Read MoreA Chinese Wikipedia editor spent years writing fake Russian medieval history
She pulled off one of the largest hoaxes ever seen on the platform.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Hasbro can 3D-print your face onto your favorite action figure
Google files a lawsuit that could kick Tinder out of the Play Store, Hasbro can 3D-print your face onto Ghostbuster, Power Ranger figurines and more, Magic Leap 2 will go on sale in the US on September 30th.
Read MoreCrypto lending giant Celsius files for bankruptcy
It froze withdrawals and transfers a month ago after its tokens value crashed.
Read MoreTonal lays off 35 percent of its workforce
Connected fitness equipment maker Tonal is laying off 35 percent of its workforce, according to CNBC. Like Peloton, the company grew its headcount significantly over the last two years as demand for its products skyrocketed due to pandemic lockdowns. Before the start of 2020, Tonal employed about 110 people. It now has closer to 750 workers, CEO Aly Orday told CNBC. Orday said the move would help put Tonal on track to start making money within the next few months. "As we head into a recession — and many of us believe we're headed into a recession — it's really important that we become a business that's here for the long term," Orday told the outlet. Tonal will provide affected employees at least eight weeks of severance pay and healthcare benefits through to the end of September. Relative to Peloton, Tonal is coming out of the pandemic mostly unscathed. The connected fitness industry's best-known player laid off 2,800 employees, or about 20 percent of its total workforce, at the start of 2022. More recently, the company announced it would no longer build its own equipment.
Read MoreDIY project transforms a Game Boy Camera into a modern mirrorless
Modder and photographer Christopher Graves turned a Game Boy Camera into the world's coolest mirrorless camera.
Read MoreHasbro will 3D-print your face onto its iconic action figures
Ever wanted to become a Power Ranger?
Read MoreMedium founder and CEO Ev Williams is stepping down
Twitter co-founder Evan Williams is stepping as CEO of Medium.
Read MorePeloton gives up on building its own products after just three years
It will switch to third-party manufacturing for fitness gear like Bike and Tread.
Read MoreBiden executive order on abortion access aims to address privacy issues
In a new executive order addressing abortion access and other issues, the White House suggested that it's trying to increase privacy protections for people seeking reproductive healthcare.
Read MoreGreat, there’s a buy now, pay later service for NFTs
It's like a normal escrow service, but much worse.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: How bad is the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling?
This week, Devindra and Senior Writer Sam Rutherford dive into the Supreme Court's latest EPA ruling, which severely limits the agency's ability to curtail power plant emissions.
Read MoreCongressman proposes whistleblower protection for UFO spotters
Rep. Mike Gallagher wants immunity for people who speak out about UFOs.
Read MoreThe Starlink satellite internet for boats will cost you $5,000 a month
Its hardware will set you back $10,000.
Read MoreFormer Theranos COO Sunny Balwani found guilty of all charges
Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, Theranos' former chief operating officer, has been found guilty of all charges in his criminal trial.
Read MoreMeal kit company sued by customers who claim 'contaminated' lentils led to gallbladders removals
The meal kit startup says at least 470 people have reported illnesses so far.
Read MoreFIFA OKs sensor ball and semi-automatic offside tracking for the 2022 World Cup
The new technology uses a series of 12 cameras that track the positions of both the ball and players.
Read MoreFDA says updated COVID-19 Omicron boosters won’t require new clinical trials
The agency will use data from previous trials to assess vaccines targeting the BA.4 and BA.5 variants.
Read MoreHow to survive the inevitable CD revival
Compact Discs are making a comeback, kinda. The shiny digital format is gaining new fans thanks to new gear and of course new music. Here's how to get onboard.
Read MoreThe EU introduces new crypto rules to protect against fraud and climate impact
Europe and its member states have agreed on new crypto regulations that "ensure high standards for consumer protection."
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Nintendo (6)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s second set of new tracks arrives on August 4th
The eight courses include DS classic Waluigi Pinball and a brand-new one from 'Mario Kart Tour.'
Read MoreNintendo is buying an animation studio to help create its own 'visual content'
Nintendo has acquired the Japanese CG production company Dynamo Pictures and plans to rebrand it as "Nintendo Pictures."
Read More'Bayonetta 3' is finally coming to Switch on October 28th
Nintendo announced the sequel all the way back in 2017.
Read More'Kirby's Dream Buffet' looks like a mash-up of 'Fall Guys' and 'Mario Party'
Due out sometime later this summer, Kirby's Dream Buffet is a four-player party game that looks like a mash-up between Fall Guys and Nintendo's Mario Party franchise.
Read MoreLego is releasing a 2,807-piece Bowser set for adults
The $270 set includes a fireball launcher and a button to control Bowser's head and neck.
Read MoreA colorful Splatoon 3-themed Nintendo Switch OLED is on the way
The $360 special edition of the console will be available on August 26th.
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PC Gaming (7)
Valve says it will ship all current Steam Deck reservations by the end of 2022
The company notes that many of its supply chain issues are clearing up.
Read More‘World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic' arrives on September 26th
World of Warcraft Classic will return to the Wrath of the Lich King era on September 26th.
Read MoreAlienware’s refreshed m17 R5 gaming laptop is getting a super-fast 480Hz display
Featuring up to a Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU and a 480Hz screen, Alienware claims the refreshed m17 R5 is the most powerful AMD Advantage laptop yet.
Read MoreNo, Ubisoft won’t stop you from playing ‘Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD’ on Steam
Assassin's Creed Liberation HD owners on Steam won't lose access to the game on September 1st.
Read MoreCDPR's single-player 'Gwent' spin-off is out today on PC and mobile
'Gwent: Rogue Mage' takes place hundreds of years before The Witcher protagonist Geralt was born.
Read MoreA 'Doom' mobile game from 2005 is now playable on Windows
Fans have rescued 'Doom RPG' from the landfill of gaming history.
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PlayStation (13)
Sony lowers forecast for PS5 gaming sales in 2022
At the end of its fiscal year in May, Sony was fairly bullish on gaming sales, predicting sales of 18 million PlayStation 5s for 2022 after selling 11.5 million in 2021
Read MoreBackbone made a PlayStation version of its excellent iPhone controller
It's no secret that the Backbone One is one of the best mobile gaming controllers you can buy. So it should come as no surprise then that the company is partnering with Sony to release a PlayStation version of its accessory for iPhones.
Read MoreThe PS5 finally gets 1440p support
The feature is in beta, but will likely be available to all soon.
Read MorePlayStation Plus will offer eight Yakuza games this year
Only 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon' will hit the base tier.
Read MorePlayStation VR2 will offer livestreaming support and a 'Cinematic Mode'
Sony has previewed the PSVR2 experience, including livestreaming features and a 'Cinematic Mode' for non-VR content.
Read MoreNaughty Dog shows off improved gameplay from 'The Last of Us' PS5 remake
With the PS5 remake for The Last of Us set to arrive soon, developer Naughty Dog recently showed the benefits you can expect with the new hardware.
Read MoreSony completes $3.6 billion deal to buy Bungie
The developer of "Destiny" will be considered an independent subsidiary of the company.
Read MoreSony’s first PlayStation loyalty program rewards you for earning trophies
PlayStation Stars includes wallet funds and digital collectibles, which are 'definitely not' NFTs.
Read MorePS Plus Extra and Premium games for July include 'Stray' and 'Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade'
You'll get access to 'Marvel's Avengers' and a bunch more Assassin's Creed games too.
Read More'The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition’ comes to PlayStation on September 6th
The relaunched 'Marxism simulator' will be available for the PS4 and the PS5.
Read MoreCritically acclaimed card game 'Inscryption' is coming to PS4 and PS5
The creepy deckbuilder is getting some DualSense-focused exclusive features.
Read MoreHorizon Forbidden West’s latest PS5 update adds a ‘Balanced’ 40Hz graphics mode
Horizon Forbidden West was already one of the best-looking games on PlayStation 5, and now developer Guerrilla Games has found a way to make it look even better.
Read More'God of War Ragnarok' hits PS5, PS4 on November 9th
Sony has confirmed that God of War Ragnarok, the sequel to 2018's more dramatic spin on the franchise, will launch on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 on November 9th.
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Reviews (24)
Dell XPS 13 Plus review: Beauty vs. usability
The XPS 13 Plus is a glimpse into the future of laptops, with its invisible haptic trackpad and edge-to-edge keyboard.
Read MoreHitoki Trident hands-on: I'm in love with a $500 laser-blasting water pipe
The Hitoki Trident is a desktop flower water pipe that goes pew pew pew to get you high high high, and I am in love love love.
Read MorePixel Buds Pro review: Google’s best earbuds yet
Google's latest Pixel Buds are its best yet, due mostly to the fact that the company finally ticked a missing box: active noise cancellation.
Read More‘As Dusk Falls’ review: A sluggish small-town soap opera
As Dusk Falls is an ambitious narrative adventure game that fails to execute its grandest ideas, hemorrhaging tension along the way. It attempts to tell a mature, action-packed story about family and loss, but repeated missteps in logic and emotion strip the story of its power.
Read MoreLenovo Yoga 9i review: Possibly 2022’s best 2-in-1
While the 2022 Yoga 9i might not be the best looking 2-in-1 Lenovo has ever made, it's performance, battery life, and audio are some of the best you can get on a modern convertible
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Diving into the Pixel 6a and Netflix's latest mess
This week, Cherlynn explains why the Pixel 6a is a great mid-range phone, and Devindra dives into Netflix's latest earnings report.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Our verdict on the Pixel 6a
Amazon's Rivian-made electric vans are now delivering in some US cities, EA's last FIFA game is finally making women's soccer a priority, Zoom adds end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone service.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 6a review: The tiny Pixel phone I’ve been hoping for
With its capable Tensor chip, attractive two-tone design, long-lasting battery and excellent cameras, the Pixel 6a should be considered a natural extension of Google's Pixel 6 line.
Read MoreAmazon Fire 7 (2022) review: You don't get much for $60
Amazon's Fire 7 tablet is still very basic, but its battery lasts longer, and it's only $60.
Read MoreIs it worth importing the Nothing Phone 1?
Is it worth the costs and other challenges to import the Nothing Phone 1 into the US? Not necessarily.
Read More'Stray' review: A cute and contained cyberpunk adventure game
Stray is a cyberpunk playground where players are rewarded for trusting their instincts, and it offers a beautiful balance of exploration, puzzle solving and soothing cat activities. And somehow along the way, it manages to tell a heart-wrenching human story without any people at all.
Read MoreHitting the Books: How mass media transformed coyotes into scapegoats
In "The Accidental Ecosystem" Peter Alagona explores how and why America's cities — once largely barren of natural features — have exploded with wildlife over the past 150 years, even as populations have declined in their traditional habitats.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: MacBook Air M2 review, Apple betas and NASA’s space pics
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra cover the week in Apple's newest products, as well as dispatches from deep space.
Read MoreNothing Phone 1 review: A remarkable-looking midrange Android phone
Nothing's first smartphone certainly looks different. While that will help it stand out among so many phones, it's backed up by a solid array of features and some clever touches. The Phone 1 nails most of the fundamentals, with a decent camera setup. Nothing is walking a fine line between gimmick and innovation, but as a new company, it gets to do that.
Read MoreMacBook Air M2 review (2022): Apple’s near-perfect Mac
The new MacBook Air is a spectacular revamp for Apple's flagship ultraportable. It's far thinner, it has a fantastic new screen and speakers, and Apple's M2 chip makes it a genuine powerhouse. It has everything we'd want in an ultraportable, and sets a new standard for the entire industry.
Read MorewatchOS 9 preview: A hearty upgrade for workout and sleep tracking
We preview the heart-rate-based workout and other new features in the watchOS 9 public beta.
Read MoreUniversal Audio’s amp sim pedals are an affordable route to convincing tube amp sounds
The $400 UAFX Amp Emulator pedals are the most convincing recreations of tube amps I've played.
Read MoreThe Morning After: First impressions of Nothing’s see-through smartphone
Spotify is buying daily music trivia game 'Heardle', Apple and Jony Ive are officially parting ways, NASA shares stunning images from the James Webb telescope.
Read MoreNothing Phone 1 hands-on: Not just a pretty face
Nothing is going hard on the aesthetic angle, and its first phone seems, on first impressions, plenty capable. No other phone looks like Nothing's Phone 1.
Read MoremacOS Ventura preview: Stage Manager is the star of the show
Apple's Stage Manager is the star of the show in macOS Ventura.
Read MoreBowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 review: A lot of upgrades at no extra cost
The Px7 S2 feels less like a successor to the Px7 and more like a completely new set of headphones.
Read MoreThe Hydrow Wave is a smaller and cheaper smart rowing machine
It's smaller, and cheaper, but the makers of Hydrow Wave promise it's still the closest thing to rowing on water.
Read MoreASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: When two screens are better than one
While it's a bit bulky, for people who constantly yearn for more screen space, ASUS' ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 features an innovative dual display design with top-notch performance.
Read MoreIs the Honor Magic4 Pro a cinematographer’s dream?
Honor sold the Magic4 Pro on the basis that it could shoot Hollywood-quality movies. We put that to the test.
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Robotics (5)
The Morning After: A chess robot broke the finger of its 7-year-old opponent
A chess robot broke the finger of its 7-year-old opponent, The NFL+ streaming service arrives today starting at $40 per year, Intel strikes a deal to manufacture MediaTek's chips.
Read MoreA chess-playing robot broke its seven-year-old opponent's finger
In something out of Black Mirror meets Queen's Gambit, a chess robot accidentally broke a child's finger during an exhibition in Moscow.
Read MoreEngland’s health service will use drones to deliver vital chemotherapy drugs
It hopes to reduce journey times down to half an hour.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Major League Baseball wants to deploy strike zone robo-umpires in 2024
Major League Baseball wants to deploy strike zone robo-umpires in 2024, Samsung's Gaming Hub brings Twitch, Xbox Game Pass to its newest TVs and monitors, A swarm of Cruise robotaxis blocked San Francisco traffic for hours.
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Samsung (7)
Samsung's 'Repair Mode' keeps your data hidden from technicians
But it's only available for the Galaxy S21 phones in Korea for now.
Read MoreSamsung posts 12 percent increase in profit but warns of weak mobile and PC demand
It believes the slow demand for phones and other consumer devices will persist.
Read MoreSamsung says almost 10 million foldable phones were shipped in 2021 (update)
The company also confirms it's launching new foldable at its next Unpacked event in August.
Read MoreSamsung officially announces August 10th Unpacked event
Samsung is kicking off gadget season with its next Unpacked event, scheduled for August 10th at 9am ET.
Read MoreSamsung teases August 10th Unpacked event with a puzzle
Samsung has teased an August 10th Unpacked event using a not-so-complicated puzzle.
Read MoreSamsung’s next Galaxy S flagship could drop Exynos chips from global variants
Samsung's next Galaxy S series phone could mark the end of an era.
Read MoreSamsung’s Galaxy Watch5 leaks in full ahead of expected August launch
Samsung's Watch5 Pro looks like it's dropped the bezel in new leaked images.
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Science (10)
Hitting the Books: How Moderna dialed-in its vaccine to fight COVID's variants
In "The Messenger," veteran reporter Peter Loftus takes readers through the harrowing days of 2020 as COVID-19 raged across the globe and biotech startup Moderna raced to create a vaccine to halt the viral rampage.
Read MoreStudy finds judges are increasingly citing Wikipedia in legal decisions
A study has found that judges are more likely to change their legal decisions when there's a relevant Wikipedia article.
Read MoreClimate change has Seville so hot it's started naming heat waves like hurricanes
The city of Seville is trying something new to raise awareness of climate change and save lives.
Read MoreResearchers made a sonar-equipped earphone that can capture facial expressions
The 'earable' bounces sound off the inside of the wearer's cheeks to detect face movements.
Read MoreSynchron says it's the first to implant a human brain-computer interface in the US
Synchron says it's the first to implant a human brain-computer interface in the US, beating Elon Musk's company.
Read MoreSurgeons at NYU Langone transplanted pig hearts into two brain-dead humans
The organs were genetically modified to better suit human recipients.
Read MorePressure mounts on FDA to expand pig-to-human organ transplant research
During a two-day conference in late June, policy advisors to the FDA and medical professionals discussed the future of xenotransplantation and "most attendees agreed that human trials are needed to help answer the most pressing research questions."
Read MoreThis 'sand' battery stores renewable energy as heat
The heat can then be used to warm water in the winter when energy is more expensive.
Read MoreHitting the Books: How 3D printing helped make cosplay costumes even more accurate
In "Cosplay: A History," Andrew Liptak explores the theatrical origins of the craft and its evolution from costuming enthusiasm to full-fledged fandom -- as well as how advances in technology have impacted the cosplay community.
Read MoreWe’re heading for a messy, and expensive, breakup with natural gas
In the UK, it would require almost a year's annual salary to do your bit for climate change and energy security.
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Smartphones (12)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 revealed in leaked renders
These look like official press images of Samsung's next foldables.
Read MoreASUS' Zenfone 9 gets a bigger camera in a palm-friendly body
ASUS' Zenfone 9 has kept the same compact screen and weight as before, but packing a bigger processor, main camera, battery and thermal material.
Read MoreLatest iOS 16 beta limits the ability to edit and delete messages
Apple has changed the iOS 16 beta to limit message edit and unsend features that opened the door to abuse.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy S22 will be available in another shade of purple on August 10th
The new Bora Purple color will be available only for the smallest S22, though Samsung said it will launch on "exciting new Galaxy devices later this year."
Read MoreHow to pre-order the Google Pixel 6a smartphone
Here's how to pre-order the Google Pixel 6a smartphone, which starts at $449, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro, which cost $199.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 10T 5G will be unveiled on August 3rd
Following the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro early this year, OnePlus has announced that it will launch another flagship phone in 2022.
Read MoreiOS 16 beta preview: A fun, useful and promising update
The iOS 16 public beta brings fun and useful new features -- if you're willing to risk losing your data.
Read MoreThe Morning After: ASUS’ ROG Phone 6 has a clip-on thermoelectric cooler
Ubisoft will drop details on Assassin's Creed and more games on September 10th, ASUS' ROG Phone 6 has a 'wireless' clip-on thermoelectric cooler, NASA's CAPSTONE satellite has gone dark.
Read MoreThe ASUS ROG Phone 6 has a ‘wireless’ thermoelectric cooler add-on
The ASUS ROG Phone 6 is the first smartphone to offer a 'wireless' clip-on Peltier cooler.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Xiaomi's flagship phone has a Leica camera with a massive one-inch sensor
Xiaomi's next flagship phone has a Leica camera with a massive one-inch sensor, Amazon starts replacing van deliveries with e-bikes in London, NASA's CAPSTONE satellite heads toward the Moon.
Read MoreGeely founder buys majority stake in troubled phone maker Meizu
Geely owns Meizu, as it tries to tighten the worlds of phones and cars together.
Read MoreXiaomi 12S Ultra has a Leica camera with a massive 1-inch sensor
The Xiaomi 12S Series is the company's first Leica co-branded line of smartphones, with the 12S Ultra featuring a 1-inch main sensor.
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Social Media (39)
TikTok is testing more mini-games, including one from Aim Lab
Creators in some regions can attach one of nine mini-games to their videos.
Read MoreTwitter warns of 'record highs' in account data requests
Twitter has shared a new transparency report showing record numbers of requests for account data, including a surge in attempts to target journalists.
Read MoreTwitter's latest test lets people cram video, images and GIFs into one tweet
The company wants to learn how people combine the formats 'to express themselves more creatively.'
Read MoreTwitter trial against Elon Musk begins October 17th
Twitter's trial against Elon Musk is now set to begin October 17th.
Read MoreSnapchat will pay indie musicians up to $100,000 per month for popular songs
The Snapchat Sounds Creator Fund will reward songs that are 'driving creation.'
Read MoreYouTube's new tool makes any video a TikTok-like Short
YouTube has introduced a new tool that makes it easier for creators to turn regular videos into Shorts, it announced in a community update
Read MoreThe Morning After: Instagram backpedals on its full-screen feed
Senate deal would revive EV tax credits for GM, Tesla and Toyota, Instagram backpedals on full-screen feed and reduces recommended posts, NASA's plan to bring rock samples back from Mars involves space helicopters.
Read MoreTwitter raises the price of Blue subscriptions to $5 a month
But early adopters won't have to pay that price until October.
Read MoreInstagram backpedals on full-screen feed and recommended posts
The company is reversing course on some changes after a significant backlash from users.
Read MoreInstagram starts asking some users about their race and ethnicity
The data could help Instagram make the app fairer and more inclusive.
Read MoreInstagram head responds to backlash by saying video is inevitable
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has acknowledged that his company's test shift to TikTok-style video is 'not yet good.'
Read MoreTwitter welcomes more users but finds it harder to make money
User numbers may be up, but the financials aren't looking great.
Read MoreInstagram adds templates and tools to make it easier to create Reels
It will also automatically turn all Instagram video posts into Reels in the coming weeks.
Read MoreTikTok now lets you turn on captions for any video
TikTok now offers auto-generated captions you can use with any video.
Read MoreFacebook's latest home feed focuses on recommended content
Facebook now has separate Home and Feeds tabs, and it's focusing more on personalized recommendations.
Read MoreThe new Instagram map is like Google Maps but with more selfies
The new Instagram map supports searches and filters, allowing users to look up restaurants, attractions and other hot spots directly in the app, rather than simply viewing where a photo was posted.
Read MoreJudge grants Twitter expedited trial against Elon Musk
Twitter has won an expedited trial in its case against Elon Musk, and will take him to court in October.
Read MoreTikTok is cutting jobs around the world
It's reportedly going through a global restructuring.
Read MoreSnapchat's messaging and calling features land on a new set of screens
Snap is introducing Snapchat for Web, a new browser-based version of its service.
Read MoreElon Musk asks court to delay Twitter trial start to February 2023
Elon Musk's lawyers allege Twitter is pushing for an unreasonably fast trial over allegations the Tesla and SpaceX CEO improperly ended his $44 billion bid to buy the social media platform.
Read MoreTikTok's global security chief is stepping down amid US user data controversy
Roland Cloutier is moving into a 'strategic advisory role.'
Read MoreTwitter and Elon Musk have their first court hearing on July 19th
Twitter and Elon Musk have the first hearing in their takeover dispute on July 19th,
Read MoreGLAAD: Social media platforms don't do enough to protect LGBTQ users
GLAAD's latest social media report condemns Facebook, Twitter and TikTok over their alleged lack of LGBTQ protections.
Read MoreInstagram creators can now lock photos and Reels behind a paywall
They can offer subscribers exclusive group chats, Stories and livestreams too.
Read MoreTwitter suffers worldwide outage
Twitter has reeled from another outage that made the social network inaccessible for many people.
Read MoreReddit won’t make you pay to comment in GIF form anymore
Most subreddits can switch them on for all their community members starting today.
Read MoreTikTok will age-restrict some videos from teens' feeds
TikTok is introducing a new ratings system called "Content Levels" that will age-restrict certain types of "mature" cnotent for teens between 13 and 17.
Read MoreFormer Twitter employee said they tried to warn ‘people were going to die’ on Jan. 6th
A former Twitter employee told the House committee investigating January 6th that they tried to warn others at Twitter that "people were going to die."
Read MoreNow everyone can ‘unmention’ themselves from Twitter threads
Twitter is opening its conversation-leaving feature to everyone. with "unmention."
Read MoreHitting the Books: Modern social media has made misinformation so, so much worse
In "Tyrants on Twitter" Professor David Sloss explores how social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become platforms for political operations which have very real and very dire consequences for democracy.
Read MoreElon Musk is officially trying to kill his Twitter takeover
Elon Musk is officially trying to pull the plug on the $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
Read MoreNew York law requires gun permit applicants to submit social media accounts for review
Under a new law, those seeking a permit need to show they have the 'character and conduct' to be trusted with a firearm.
Read MoreTwitter lays off nearly 100 employees from its recruiting team
Twitter has laid off dozens of employees amid growing uncertainty around Elon Musk's acquisition.
Read MoreTwitter tests allowing users to co-author tweets
Twitter is experimenting with CoTweets, a new feature that allows two accounts to co-author a tweet.
Read MoreReddit's collectible, blockchain-based avatars definitely aren't NFTs
Reddit is launching a new take on NFTs with collectible avatars, one of its first forays into blockchain-based tech.
Read MoreTwitter sues India to challenge government order to block content
After more than a year of rising tensions over the country's sweeping 2021 IT law, Twitter is suing India's government.
Read MoreTikTok tells senators how it plans to beef up data security for American users
A Republican FCC commissioner recently called on the service to be removed from US app stores.
Read MoreInstagram test turns all video posts into Reels
If a user's account is public, other people will be able to use their Reels for remixes.
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Space (24)
Debris from an out-of-control Chinese rocket fell over the Indian Ocean
After carrying the latest piece of the country's Tiangong space station to orbit on July 24th, a Chinese Long March 5B rocket reentered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday.
Read MoreBlue Origin's next crewed spaceflight is scheduled for August 4th
New Shepard's upcoming launch includes the first Egyptian and Portuguese space travelers.
Read MoreNASA plans to bring rock samples back from Mars with the help of two space helicopters
The space agency was so impressed with Ingenuity, it's making two more space helicopters.
Read MoreResearchers created low-cost, 3D-printed plasma sensors for satellites
The sensors could accelerate climate change research.
Read MoreUSPS will start selling James Webb Space Telescope stamps on August 8th
The US Postal Service will start selling James Webb Space Telescope stamps next month.
Read MoreTwo of Europe's biggest internet satellite companies are merging to take on Starlink
OneWeb and Eutelsat plan to combine their fleets.
Read MoreRussia says it will pull out of the International Space Station sometime after 2024
The country will focus on building its own space outpost.
Read MoreChina launches second Tiangong space station module
China has successfully launched the second of three modules that will eventually make up its Tiangong space station.
Read More'Space Explorers: The ISS Experience' wraps up with a spacewalk filmed in VR
The final episode of the series lands on Meta Quest headsets today.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The 68GB SSD floating inside the James Webb Space Telescope
There's a 68GB SSD floating inside the James Webb Space Telescope, US Congress calls for the FTC to regulate how VPN companies operate, UK forces Meta to halt its forced sale of Giphy.
Read MoreThe James Webb Space Telescope is capturing the universe on a 68GB SSD
With the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) now powered up and snapping some spectacular images, you may wonder exactly how it's storing them.
Read MoreUS and Russia agree to swap seats on space station flights
The first flights under the deal are scheduled for September.
Read MoreJames Webb telescope can take detailed photos of our own solar system's planets and moons
NASA has released images of Jupiter taken during James Webb's commissioning period.
Read MoreNASA reveals more stunning images from James Webb telescope
It's able to capture the cosmos in far more detail than Hubble.
Read MoreSpaceX's latest Starship booster test ends with an explosion
It could push back SpaceX's plans for the Starship's first orbital test flight.
Read MoreFirst James Webb Space Telescope image shows 'deepest' view of the universe ever
After 14 years of development and six months of calibration, the James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready to embark on its mission to probe the depths of our universe.
Read MorePresident Biden will reveal the first James Webb Space Telescope image today at 5PM ET
NASA has decided to reveal the first James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image today rather than waiting until tomorrow as planned.
Read MoreAsteroid NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission landed on had a surface like a ‘pit of plastic balls’
Bennu turned out nothing like scientists had expected.
Read MoreNASA reveals details about James Webb Space Telescope's first full-color images
The agency will release the initial batch of images and spectroscopic data on July 12th.
Read MoreNASA reestablishes communications with its wayward CAPSTONE satellite
After nearly a full day in the dark, NASA announced on Wednesday that its engineers have managed to reopen a line to the 55-pound CAPSTONE lunar satellite.
Read MoreNASA's CAPSTONE satellite has gone dark
NASA has lost contact with CAPSTONE, a tiny satellite that left Earth's orbit on July 4th. CAPSTONE is a cubesat weighing just 55 pounds, and it's headed for the Moon as part of NASA's plan to get humans back on the lunar surface for the first time in more than 50 years.
Read MoreNASA's CAPSTONE satellite breaks from Earth's orbit and heads toward the Moon
The cubesat is critical to the first Artemis mission.
Read MoreNASA targets late August to early September launch for Artemis 1 Moon mission
NASA has set an aggressive launch for its Artemis 1 Moon mission following the successful June 20th "wet dress rehearsal" fueling test of the SLS rocket that will carry the flight to space.
Read MoreFCC clears SpaceX to put its Starlink satellite WiFi in vehicles
SpaceX's satellite internet service is officially going mobile after the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday authorized the company to provide its Starlink WiFi service to vehicles.
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Streaming (33)
Hundreds of TV writers call on Netflix, Apple to improve safety measures in anti-abortion states
More than 400 creators and showrunners made similar demands of Disney, Amazon and other Hollywood giants.
Read MoreHow to stream Lollapalooza on Hulu this weekend
With Lollapalooza returning to Chicago's Grant Park this weekend, Hulu subscribers can watch the festival from the comfort of their homes.
Read MoreSpotify has 188 million Premium users, but continues to lose money
Spotify saw a leap in user figures, but blew a hole in its finances to do so.
Read MoreNetflix's 'The Gray Man' is getting a sequel and a spin-off
The company wants big franchises in the vein of Star Wars and Harry Potter.
Read MoreThe NFL+ streaming service arrives today starting at $40 per year
The NFL has launched its official streaming service, offering access to live games starting at $40 per year — with a few catches.
Read More‘The Orville’ will stream on Disney+ starting August 10th
'The Orville' creator Seth MacFarlane has announced some extra recompense for fans — the first three seasons of the series will soon stream stream on Disney+.
Read MoreHBO Max will begin streaming 'Game of Thrones' in 4K HDR next month
Ahead of the debut of House of the Dragon on August 21st, HBO Max will begin streaming all eight seasons of Game of Thrones in 4K.
Read MoreHow TikTok can help you get better at studying
Here's a list of the best TikTok accounts for studying hacks, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreYouTube pulls videos with information on unsafe abortion methods
An information panel will appear next to abortion-related videos and associated search results.
Read MoreTwitch creators can share their banned user lists
The platform believes a new tool can help prevent serial harassers from targeting members of marginalized communities.
Read MoreWarner is the first major label to adopt SoundCloud's fan-powered royalties model
The royalties scheme ensures subscribers' payments go straight to the artists they listen to.
Read MoreNot all Netflix shows will be streamable on the ad-supported tier
But the service is renegotiating deals with partner studios and distributors to change that.
Read MoreNetflix lost nearly 1 million subscribers last quarter
Netflix says it lost nearly 1 million subscribers in Q2, although that's not as bad as feared.
Read MorePixar's 'Lightyear' will hit Disney+ on August 3rd
The Buzz Lightyear-centric movie will be available to stream in just a couple of weeks.
Read MoreTwitch unveils built-in fundraising tool for streamers
A select group of users have been invited to a closed beta of Twitch Charity.
Read MoreYouTube makes it easier for creators to sell merch to fans
YouTube has teamed up with Shopify to make it easier to buy merch — you don't even have to leave a video.
Read MoreNetflix is fighting password sharing in Latin America by charging for additional 'homes'
Users can only watch Netflix on TVs outside their primary residence at no additional cost for two weeks.
Read MoreNetflix’s animated ‘Tekken: Bloodline’ series will arrive on August 18th
The streaming service has released its official trailer for the show.
Read MoreCrunchyroll is lowering monthly subscription fees in almost 100 regions
The Mega Fan plan is dropping by 25 percent in the UK and nearly 90 percent in India.
Read MoreESPN+ is raising the price of a monthly plan by $3 to $10
As of August 23rd, the annual plan will increase from $70 to $100 as well.
Read MoreApple Music counters Spotify with live sessions in spatial audio
Apple Music has launched live Sessions from Carrie Underwood and other artists, all in spatial audio.
Read MoreA docuseries Spotify's RapCaviar playlist is coming to Hulu
The show will feature the likes of Tyler, the Creator, Jack Harlow, Doja Cat and more.
Read MoreNetflix partners with Microsoft for upcoming ad-supported subscription tier
Netflix has found a partner for its upcoming ad-supported streaming service.
Read MoreSpotify is buying daily music trivia game 'Heardle'
'Heardle' has millions of players and Spotify sees it as a music discovery tool.
Read MoreNFL commissioner says the league's own streaming service will launch ahead of the 2022 season
Roger Goodell also believes NFL Sunday Ticket will be moving to a streaming platform.
Read MoreNetflix starts using new Ambeo spatial audio tech from Sennheiser
The first title that supports Ambeo 2-Channel Spatial Audio is 'Stranger Things' season four.
Read MoreNetflix says a 'Stranger Things' stage play and spin-off series are on the way
The Duffer Brothers, the show's creators, are also working on another live-action adaptation of 'Death Note.'
Read MoreNetflix says 'Stranger Things 4' racked up over 1 billion hours viewed
It's now the second most popular Netflix series after 'Squid Game.'
Read MoreCrosby, Stills and Nash return to Spotify after COVID-19 misinformation boycott
The music of Crosby, Stills and Nash is once again available to stream on Spotify.
Read MoreHBO Max halts original productions across large parts of Europe
HBO Max has confirmed that it will no longer produce originals in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Central Europe, the Netherlands and Turkey.
Read MoreTwitch's latest test lets you preview channels without watching ads
It will give you one-minute previews of random channels.
Read MoreNVIDIA's new Shield update can stop late-night movies waking up the entire house
You may be able to watch action movies without waking up your whole family.
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Tablets (1)
iPadOS 16 preview: Apple's software is catching up with its hardware
A look at Apple's upcoming iPadOS 16 software.
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Tomorrow (1)
This is what Saudi Arabia's 100-mile long emission-free smart city could look like
The Line is part of Saudi's controversial Neom mega-city project.
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TV & Movies (10)
Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols has died
Actor Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, has died.
Read MoreMarvel's new Disney+ 'Daredevil' series will arrive in 2024
Nearly four years after Netflix canceled Daredevil and the series more recently made its way over to Disney+, Disney confirmed it's developing a new 18-episode live-action TV show starring the blind superhero.
Read More‘Star Trek: Picard’ season three trailer teases return of ‘The Next Generation’ cast
Paramount has shared a new trailer for the upcoming third season of Star Trek: Picard.
Read MoreThe first ‘I Am Groot’ trailer is predictably cute
Ahead of the show's August 10th debut, Marvel has shared the first trailer for "I Am Groot."
Read More'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' trailer hints at Sauron's return
Amazon's full 'The Rings of Power' trailer warns that Sauron is coming back.
Read More'Dungeons & Dragons' movie trailer looks like a loud, dumb and hopefully fun time
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 kicked off with a trailer for the movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and it... actually looks promising?
Read MoreDemand for the Justice League 'Snyder Cut' was reportedly amplified by bots
The online campaign that helped pave the way for the "Snyder Cut" version of 'Justice League' was reportedly boosted by a large number of bot accounts.
Read More'Star Trek: Lower Decks' returns for its third season on August 25th
Paramount+ says it will kick off with a 'shocking resolution' for the season two cliffhanger.
Read MoreNetflix’s ‘Squid Game’ is the first non-English series to earn a best drama Emmy nomination
For the first time in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy has nominated a non-English series for Outstanding Drama.
Read More‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ cements its first season with a strong finale
'Strange New Worlds' makes its limitations a strength in its first-season finale.
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VPN (1)
US Congress calls for the FTC to regulate how VPN companies operate
US Democrats have urged the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to crack down on deceptive practices in the Virtual Private Network (VPN) industry.
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Wearables (10)
Manchester City shows off a smart scarf that tracks fan reactions
Manchester City wants to know what makes its fans feel alive.
Read MoreApple Watch ‘Pro’ will reportedly introduce first redesign since 2018
The Apple Watch "Pro" will incorporate a fresh design
Read MoreSome Skullcandy earbuds will run two voice assistants simultaneously
Alexa and "Hey Skullcandy" can work in tandem on Push Active and Grind Series models.
Read MoreRepair your AirPods charging case with an unofficial 3D-printed kit
An unofficial kit lets you repair an AirPods charging case — and make the switch from Lightning to USB-C.
Read MoreQualcomm's Snapdragon W5+ promises big speed and battery gains for Wear OS watches
Qualcomm has unveiled a next-gen Snapdragon chip that could dramatically improve the battery life and performance of Wear OS smartwatches.
Read MoreUltimate Ears' latest earbuds fit like in-ear monitors
Ultimate Ears' latest true wireless earbuds feature a custom-fit process pro musicians use for in-ear monitors, but the luxury doesn't come cheap.
Read MoreCasio's new G-Shock watch is inspired by NASA's eye-catching orange spacesuits
It's now available for $170.
Read MoreMagic Leap 2 will go on sale in the US on September 30th
The enterprise headset will come in three versions, with prices starting at $3,299.
Read MoreBeyerdynamic reveals Free Byrd, its first true wireless earbuds
Here's hoping the $249 buds are worth the wait.
Read MoreApple needs to take fertility tracking more seriously
Apple could eliminate the need for third-party period tracking apps with dubious privacy policies. But first, it has to improve the app it has.
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Xbox (5)
Discord voice chats are finally coming to Xbox consoles, but it's complicated
Starting today, Xbox Insiders can test the functionality before a wider rollout later this year.
Read MoreWith a Samsung TV and Game Pass Ultimate, I don’t need to buy an Xbox
The Xbox app is now available on Samsung's latest smart TVs and monitors, offering game streaming straight from your TV — no console needed.
Read MoreMicrosoft is giving Xbox Insiders free access to classic Bethesda first-person shooters
And it wouldn't have been possible if Microsoft wasn't acquiring Activision Blizzard, as well.
Read MoreRespawn finally patches an 'Apex Legends' input lag issue on Xbox Series X/S
The battle royale had been 'unplayable' for many over the last two weeks.
Read MoreXbox Games with Gold will no longer include Xbox 360 titles
As of October 2022, Microsoft will stop offering free Xbox 360 titles through Games with Gold.
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