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LG's 2023 soundbars offer Dolby Atmos and wireless TV connections
LG teased its 2023 soundbars ahead of CES with two options capable of Dolby Atmos audio that connect to its TVs wirelessly.
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2022 was a surprisingly great year for monitors
As we close out the year, it's nice to take a look back and revisit a number of products that made 2022 an unusually great year for monitors.
Read MoreThe first weird gadget of CES 2023 is Lenovo's Swiss Army lamp
CES 2023 usually features some pretty kooky gadgets, and Lenovo is kicking off that trend with the Go Desk Station with Webcam.
Read MoreSonos filing hints that its next speakers will support WiFi 6
Sonos has never used WiFi 6 in its products, but a speaker with that feature has just passed through the FCC.
Read MoreLG’s first 27-inch OLED gaming monitor arrives in January for $1,000
LG's first 27-inch OLED gaming monitor finally has a price and release date. The 27GR95QE will cost $1,000 when it arrives in the US at the start of next year.
Read MoreAudeze reveals its latest gaming headset with planar magnetic drivers
Although the Xbox version of Audeze Maxwell is $30 more expensive than the PlayStation model, it comes with an 'auto-activating' Dolby Atmos license.
Read MoreCooler Master has a big 'immersive' gaming pod too
Cooler Master's new Orb X "immersive" pod features a built-in ergonomic recliner and a mounting system for up to three 27-inch monitors.
Read MoreSamsung's Smart Monitor M8 falls to a new all-time low of $400
If you've been waiting for a deal on Samsung's Smart Monitor M8 as a good business, content creation and even entertainment monitor, now is the time to act.
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AI (7)
OpenAI releases Point-E, which is like DALL-E but for 3D modeling
OpenAI, the Elon Musk-founded artificial intelligence startup behind popular DALL-E text-to-image generator, announced on Tuesday the release of its newest picture-making machine POINT-E, which can produce 3D point clouds directly from text prompts.
Read MoreDeepMind created an AI tool that can help generate rough film and stage scripts
Dramatron is a so-called "co-writing" tool that can generate character descriptions, plot points, location descriptions and dialogue. The idea is that human writers can edit and rewrite what Dramatron comes up to create a proper script.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: LensaAI selfies and ChatGPT dominated our socials this week
This week, we dig into the plethora of AI-generated pictures and words that have been dominating our social feeds lately. Plus, a check-in on the state of GoPro, action cameras and drones.
Read MoreAn AI-focused film festival is coming to New York in February
Filmmakers can user green screen, text-to-image and other AI techniques in their movies.
Read MoreAdobe accepts AI-generated stock art, with limits
Adobe now accepts AI-created stock art, but only as long as it respects certain guidelines.
Read MoreHitting the Books: AI is already reshaping air travel, will airports themselves be next?
University of Toronto economists and professors Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb posit what the airports of tomorrow might look like if AI manages to wholly eliminate the need to show up two hours early.
Read MoreDisney built an AI that can easily make actors look younger or older
FRAN could help make it less time-consuming and expensive to re-age an actor.
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Amazon (9)
Amazon is reportedly working on a standalone sports app
Amazon is reportedly working on a new standalone sports streaming app to declutter Prime Video and better highlight its deals with the NFL, Premier League and New York Yankees.
Read MoreAmazon and EU finalize third-party seller antitrust deal
Amazon will need to change its business practices in the European Union as part of an antitrust settlement. If it doesn't stick to the terms of the deal, which lasts for up to seven years, it could face a multi-billion dollar fine.
Read MoreAmazon is picking up the TV and film rights to Warhammer 40,000
Amazon has secured the global rights to Warhammer 40,000, according to Deadline, and Henry Cavill is set to star in and executive produce the franchise.
Read MoreYou can now dismiss Echo Show timers with a wave
Echo Show owners can now dismiss timers with a wave, type text for Alexa to read aloud and turn on captions for all of their devices.
Read MoreAmazon Games will bring Bandai Namco’s ‘Blue Protocol’ to the west
Amazon Gaming announced it will be publishing Bandai Namco's forthcoming free-to-play online RPG, Blue Protocol in the west. A new teaser trailer offer views of the game's beautiful cel-shaded world, multiple character classes and weapons. It's an action RPG, with the ability to play both solo and cooperatively. You'll apparently be able to participate in raids with up to 30 other players.
Read MoreAmazon is being sued for allegedly 'stealing' driver tips in DC
The District of Columbia is suing Amazon for allegedly 'stealing' delivery tips to cover drivers' base pay.
Read MoreAmazon's Echo Show 15 now doubles as a Fire TV
Amazon has released an update that turns the Echo Show 15 into a Fire TV.
Read MoreAmazon reportedly agrees to treat sellers better to end EU antitrust probes
The European Commission and Amazon have reportedly come to an agreement that will allow the retail giant to avoid a fine for allegedly misusing seller data.
Read MoreAmazon Luna lets Prime members play Ubisoft PC games they own for free
You can now use Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service to stream Ubisoft games you already own on PC.
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Apple (19)
Apple pulls new iOS 16.2 HomeKit architecture after users report Home app issues
Apple has stopped rolling out an optional Home app upgrade after users began reporting issues with the software.
Read MoreApple's 'unprecedented' engineering snafu reportedly spoiled plans for more powerful iPhone 14 Pro chip
Apple reportedly planned to ship the iPhone 14 Pro with a more powerful chip that supports ray tracing, but crucial mistakes led to the minor processor upgrade we got.
Read MoreApple adds M1 Mac desktops and Studio Display to the Self Service Repair program
Apple has expanded its self-repair program once again. Folks in the US can now try to fix issues with the M1 iMac, M1 Mac mini, Mac Studio and Apple Studio Display themselves with genuine parts, repair manuals and tools.
Read MoreApple is reportedly working on a new Pro Display XDR monitor
Apple is reportedly working on multiple new monitors, including an updated Pro Display XDR.
Read MoreApple has reportedly dropped out of NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations
Last year, Apple was considered the frontrunner to secure NFL Sunday Ticket rights. Now, the company has reportedly dropped out of negotiations.
Read MoreApple TV devices now recognize up to six different voices
Apple TV 4K and HD now recognize your voice to customize your Siri searches.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple may allow third-party app stores on iOS in the future
The top news stories today: Congress introduces bill to ban TikTok over spying fears, Apple may allow third-party app stores on iOS in the future, Scientists achieve fusion ignition, a major milestone in clean energy production.
Read MoreApple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on iOS
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly preparing to open iOS to competing app stores in an effort to placate European lawmakers.
Read MoreApple releases iOS 16.2 with always-on display changes and tighter security
Apple has released iOS 16.2 with updates to the always-on display, security and key apps.
Read MoreApple's iPhone 14 Emergency SOS feature goes live in France, Germany, Ireland and the UK
As promised, Apple has expanded its iPhone 14 Emergency SOS satellite feature to France, Germany, Ireland and the UK after launching it in the US.
Read MoreApple and Ericsson call truce in years-long fight over cellular patents
Apple and Ericsson have struck a deal that ends a years-long battle over LTE patents.
Read MoreiPhone AirDrop restriction first seen in China will roll out worldwide with iOS 16.2
In Apple's next software update, it will take a controversial privacy setting introduced in China and make it global.
Read MoreApple expands iCloud encryption as it backs away from controversial CSAM scanning plans
Apple is rolling out new security features that include encryption for most of your iCloud data — much to the chagrin of law enforcement.
Read MoreApple's future iPhones and Macs will use TSMC chips made in Arizona
Apple chief Tim Cook has said his company will use chips made at TSMC's new Arizona plant.
Read MoreApple's Self Service Repair program comes to Europe
After launching it in the US earlier this year, Apple's Self Service Repair program has arrived in eight European countries.
Read MoreNLRB says Apple violated federal law with anti-union meetings in Atlanta
Apple violated federal law by holding mandatory "captive audience" meetings and making coercive statements with anti-union messaging, the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) Atlanta regional director has concluded.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple has ‘fully resumed’ advertising on Twitter, according to Elon Musk
The top news stories today: Elon Musk says Apple has 'fully resumed' advertising on Twitter, Pentagon unveils its first new stealth bomber in 30 years, Huawei teases a smartwatch with built-in wireless earbuds.
Read MoreElon Musk says Apple has ‘fully resumed’ advertising on Twitter
During a Twitter Spaces conversation on Saturday, Elon Musk told listeners Apple had "fully resumed" advertising on Twitter.
Read MoreApple's upcoming mixed reality headset will reportedly run 'xrOS'
Apple has internally changed the name of its upcoming mixed reality headset's accompanying software from "realityOS" to "xrOS," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Apps (10)
Today is the last day to use Dark Sky on iOS before it shuts down
It's time to say goodbye to Dark Sky. The weather app won't work after today.
Read MoreArturia's Pigments 4 adds new effects and a simplified interface
Arturia's Pigments gets a new filter, shimmer reverb and simplified UI options.
Read MoreVivaldi integrates Mastodon into its desktop browser
Vivaldi's latest feature allows users to view Mastodon instances directly from a sidebar within the browser.
Read More'Vampire Survivors' got a surprise (and free) iOS and Android release
One of the best games of the year is now available on mobile for free.
Read MoreGoogle says it's making Chrome less of a battery and memory hog
The Memory Saver and Battery Saver modes should help Chrome because less of a drain on your system's resources.
Read MoreApple's revamped App Store pricing allows $0.29 software
App Store developers have new options for pricing their apps and managing foreign exchange rates.
Read MoreGiphy is adding alt text to make GIFs more accessible
This is a welcome accessibility improvement that could help visually impaired people better understand what's happening in GIFs.
Read MoreYelp is making it easier to manage quotes for home projects
You'll be able to compare quotes from different contractors at a glance as you try to find the best service professional for a job.
Read MoreWorld Cup attendees can use AR to see stats for players on the pitch
Fans in stadiums will be able to say player heatmaps in an overlay and look at replays of VAR decisions.
Read MoreEpic Games’ app that turns photos into 3D models now available on iOS
Epic Games launched a new iOS app that lets you quickly scan real-world objects to use as 3D models in video games or other virtual worlds.
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Big Tech (19)
Big Tech critic Tim Wu is leaving the White House
Net neutrality advocate and Big Tech critic Tim Wu is leaving the White House after advising President Biden for nearly two years on economic and technology policy.
Read MoreGrubhub ordered to pay $3.5 million to settle Washington DC deceptive practices lawsuit
Under the terms of the settlement, Grubhub will pay affected customers in the DC area a total of $2.7 million.
Read MoreNLRB says Tesla violated the law by telling employees not to talk about pay
According to Bloomberg, NLRB's Tampa regional director filed a complaint against the automaker in September for breaking the law when it told employees not to discuss their pay with other people and not to talk about the termination of another employee.
Read MoreTesla thinks I will drop $300 on this wireless phone charger
This is a wireless phone charger that holds not one, not two, but three entire phones! And charges them wirelessly! Tesla makes it! For just $300! Shut up and take my money!
Read MoreByteDance fired four employees who accessed US journalists' TikTok data
ByteDance says it has fired four employees who accessed the data of several TikTok users located in the US, including several journalists. According to The New York Times, an internal investigation found that the employees were trying to locate the sources of leaks to reporters. Two of the employees were in the US and two were in China, where ByteDance is based.
Read MoreTesla reportedly plans more layoffs as the company’s stock tanks
Tesla is reportedly planning layoffs for the first quarter of 2023. Despite delivering record numbers of EVs, the company's stock has cratered this year amid an economic downturn and CEO Elon Musk turning his attention to Twitter.
Read MoreHow the tech titans crashed head-first into reality
Reality bits, it might just take a while for the teeth to sink in.
Read MoreUkraine strikes deal with SpaceX to receive thousands more Starlink antennas
Ukraine will receive an additional 10,000-plus Starlink satellite dishes from Elon Musk's SpaceX to help provide internet amid Russian attacks.
Read MoreThe EU is investigating Broadcom's $61 billion deal to buy VMware
The European Union plans to carry out a full-scale investigation of Broadcom's $61 billion bid to buy VMware.
Read MoreRank and file tech workers have been fed up. In 2022, they organized
There are any number of reasons to give a failing grade to The Year That Was, but for those searching for a glimmer of hope, 2022 was the year unions won elections at two of the world's biggest tech companies, with a third likely on the way.
Read MoreElon Musk will find someone else to run Twitter, according to his poll
A decisive majority of Twitter users have voted "Yes" to Elon Musk's poll about whether he should step down as CEO.
Read MoreJack Dorsey responds to Twitter Files: There were no ‘hidden agendas’
Jack Dorsey has waded into the Twitter Files discourse.
Read MoreHuawei signs a patent cross-licensing agreement with its biggest Chinese rival
Huawei announced this week it recently entered into a patent cross-licensing agreement with Oppo, its biggest domestic rival in the Chinese market.
Read MoreFormer Twitter employees file class action gender discrimination lawsuit
Elon Musk has yet another class action lawsuit to contend with over his handling of mass layoffs at Twitter.
Read MoreAmazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle will share the Pentagon's $9 billion cloud contract
The Pentagon has awarded the companies separate contracts for the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) project.
Read MoreCongress axes media revenue sharing bill after pushback from Google and Meta
Congress has cut a bill that would have let media outlets ask for link revenue sharing from Google, Meta and othe tech giants.
Read MoreNeuralink is reportedly under federal investigation over animal testing
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Inspector General is reportedly investigating Neuralink over potential animal welfare violations related to research testing.
Read MoreSlack CEO Stewart Butterfield is leaving Salesforce in January
Slack CEO and co-founder Stewart Butterfield is leaving the company in January, continuing a shakeup at the San Francisco-based software company.
Read MoreJudge dismisses indictment against Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou
The years-long legal saga involving Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou came to a formal end on Friday after a US judge dismissed an indictment against the executive.
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Mercedes EQS SUV review: The height of Mercedes EV luxury
Mercedes isn't tip-toeing into electrification. The automaker put together an aggressive plan and it shows no sign of slowing down. It's why every few months it seems like there's another Mercedes-Benz EV being announced. In all this removal of gas-powered engines, Mercedes still needs to make sure to build vehicles that exude the luxury customers have come to expect from the automaker. It started with the EQS as the electric version of the S-Class sedan and followed that up with the EQS SUV. A taller vehicle with more headroom, off-road capabilities, and the number one feature wanted by the US market, it's an SUV. While the parity of tech features between the EQS and EQS SUV is impressive, the one thing that S-Class owners moving to an electric luxury vehicle will notice is the increased headroom in the EQS SUV. There's also the design, which looks better on the SUV and if you opt for all-wheel-drive, the off-roading capabilities are there for when the second home happens to be up a dirt road. Still, we put the EQS SUV to the test and found that overall it's an impressive entry into the luxury EV SUV market even with its weird regenerative brake pedal.
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Buying Guides (36)
Apple's 512GB MacBook Air M2 is $220 off right now
The silver 2022 MacBook Air with 512GB of internal storage and Apple's M2 processor is currently listed for $1,279 on Amazon, which is $220 off (or 15 percent less than) its retail price.
Read MoreSony's WH-1000XM5 ANC headphones fall to a new all-time low of $279
If you've been eyeballing a pair of Sony's WH-1000XM5 wireless ANC headphones, now is absolutely the time to act.
Read MoreEngadget’s favorite games of 2022
The list of Engadget's most-loved games of 2022 includes plenty of obvious choices (hello, God of War: Ragnarok!), but you'll also find some hidden gems hidden among the AAA titles that weren't delayed into 2023.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro fall to $200, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the AirPods Pro for $200, the MacBook Air M2 for $999, and several deals on LG OLED TVs.
Read MoreAmazon sale knocks up to $270 off Roborock robot vacuums
If you want more than just a robot vacuum, Roborock's models provide not just exceptional sucking power but mopping functions as well.
Read MoreWhat we bought: Our favorite books of 2022
Here are our favorite books of 2022, as chosen by Engadget readers.
Read MoreApple's 11-inch iPad Pro M2 drops to a new all-time low of $699
The new iPad Pro is seeing its biggest discount since its release back in October.
Read MorePlayStation 5 DualSense controllers are back on sale for $49
If you've been meaning to grab a spare gamepad for your PlayStation 5, today is a good day to do so, as Sony's DualSense Wireless Controller is back on sale for $49.
Read MoreWhat we bought: Our favorite gadgets of 2022
Here's a list of all of Engadget's favorite gadgets that we personally bought in 2022.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro are back on sale for $200
If you order today, Amazon says it will deliver the AirPods Pro before Christmas.
Read MoreLogitech’s StreamCam is only $100 at Amazon and Best Buy
Amazon and Best Buy have discounted Logitech's excellent StreamCam to a new all-time low price.
Read MoreApple's 2022 MacBook Air is down to $999, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Holiday shopping has mostly ended, but the deals are still going strong. Here's the best deals on tech this week
Read MoreAnker's Eufy robot vacuums are up to 51 percent off at Amazon right now
It's a great time to grab a Eufy robot vac to help with the floors next year. They're cheaper now than they were for Black Friday.
Read MoreBose headphones and speakers are at all-time lows in Amazon sale
If you've been waiting for deals on Bose's popular headphones, earbuds, Bluetooth speakers and more, now's the time to act thanks to a sale at Amazon.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Diving into the best and worst of tech in 2022
The end of the year is upon us, so Cherlynn, Devindra and UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith have gathered to break down the high and low points for the tech world.
Read MoreBose's QuietComfort Earbuds II are back on sale for $249
Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds II are now on sale for $249 at several retailers, matching the all-time low we previously saw around Black Friday.
Read MoreApple's MacBook Air M2 drops to a new all-time low of $999
Apple's MacBook Air M2 is down to a new low of $999 — the same price as the M1 model.
Read MoreApple's 512GB Mac mini M1 drops to a record low of $750
Apple's Mac mini M1 with 512GB storage is down to a new low of $750 at Amazon.
Read MoreGoPro's new Hero 11 Black Mini is 42 percent off right now
This is the lowest price we've seen GoPro's latest action camera fall to yet.
Read MoreBose's QuietComfort 45 drops back to its Cyber Monday price of $229
If you're still looking to grab a good set of noise-canceling headphones for the holidays, Bose's QuietComfort 45 is one of the better pairs you can buy, and right now it's on sale for $229 at several retailers.
Read MoreApple's Beats Fit Pro earbuds are back on sale for $160
Apple's Beats Fit Pro earbuds are down to just $160 as part of a larger sale.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel and Nest smart home devices are back at Black Friday prices
If you have any regrets about pass on Google Pixel smartphone deals during this year's Black Friday sales, worry not.
Read MoreAnker charging accessories are up to 48 percent off in Amazon sale
Right now, you can pick up a number of Anker chargers and other smartphone accessors at Amazon with discounts of up to 50 percent.
Read MoreThe second-gen Apple Pencil is back on sale for $89
If you recently bought an iPad, now is your chance to snag an Apple Pencil at 30 percent off.
Read MoreApple's iPad Air drops to $500, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the iPad Air for $500, the Xbox Series S for $240, and a sweeping sale on Samsung storage gear.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest WiFi Pro routers are up to 17 percent off right now
Google's new mesh routers are seeing their first discount since launch with up to 17 percent off the list price.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest Hub drops to $39 with a free smart bulb
If you've been looking to add a smart display to your home, today looks like a decent time to take the plunge, as Walmart has Google's Nest Hub down to a new low of $39.
Read MoreAmazon's Echo Show 5 bundled with a Blink Mini is on sale for only $50
Amazon knocks 58 percent off a bundle that includes the Echo Show 5 and a Blink Mini security camera, bringing the total price down to only $50.
Read MoreShark's self-emptying robot vacuum is $300 off today only
You can get Shark's AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum at a deeply discounted price today only at Amazon.
Read MoreSamsung storage sale drops SSDs and microSD cards below Black Friday prices
Amazon has rolled out another round of discounts on Samsung storage devices, dropping a handful of microSD cards and SSDs we like to their lowest prices to date.
Read MoreTile Bluetooth trackers are up to 35 percent off at Amazon
Amazon has discounted Tile Bluetooth trackers by up to 35 percent, so you can pick one up for as low as $18.
Read MoreApple's latest iPad Air falls to $500 at Amazon
Apple's iPad Air M1 has dropped to $500 at Amazon — the best price yet for most models.
Read MoreRoku's Streaming Stick 4K is on sale for $25, plus all the Cyber Week deals you can still get
There are still dozens of deals still going strong at the tail end of Cyber Week, with plenty of all-time-low prices.
Read MoreSamsung's 2022 Frame TVs are up to 33 percent off at Woot
Samsung's 2022 Frame TVs are steeply discounted at Woot — regardless of size.
Read MoreApple's 12.9-inch Magic Keyboard is $100 off and cheaper than ever
Amazon knocks $100 off Apple's Magic Keyboard for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, bringing it down to $250.
Read MoreApple's 2022 iPad is $30 off right now
You can get the blue and the silver variants of the 64GB WiFi-only 2022 iPad right now for only $419 on Amazon, which is $30 less than retail.
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Computing (4)
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti leaks reveal specs and potential price
After NVIDIA leaked the specs of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti on its website, reports suggested that the GPU will cost $799.
Read MoreGoogle, Apple and Mozilla team up to build a better browser benchmark
The makers of Chrome, Safari and Firefox are collaborating on a new browser benchmark tool.
Read MoreARM won't sell its latest chip designs in China due to US and UK export controls
ARM won't sell its latest chips to Chinese tech giant Alibaba after concluding that the US and UK would not approve licenses to export the tech.
Read MoreTSMC is building a second chip plant to meet US semiconductor demand
The White House and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing co. (TSMC) have announced plans to build a second chip plant in Arizona.
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Cybersecurity (16)
The Morning After: Biometric devices with military data were being sold on eBay
The top news stories today: US House of Representatives bans TikTok on its devices, Biometric devices with sensitive US military data were being sold on eBay, A third Blizzard games studio pushes to unionize.
Read MoreBiometric devices sold on eBay reportedly contained sensitive US military data
German researchers who purchased biometric capture devices on eBay found their memory cards stored a US military database containing sensitive data.
Read MoreNorth Korean hackers targeted nearly 1,000 South Korean foreign policy experts
At least 892 foreign policy experts in South Korea were targeted by North Korean hackers.
Read MoreThe Lastpass hack was worse than the company first reported
After being hacked for the second time in as many years this August, password manager app Lastpass announced on Thursday the most recent intrusion was much more damaging than initially reported with the attackers having made off with users' password vaults in some cases.
Read MoreOkta had another security incident, this time involving stolen source code
Okta began notifying customers earlier today of an event that saw an unnamed party steal the company's source code.
Read MoreTwo men allegedly hacked JFK's taxi dispatch system with Russian help
The two men from Queens have been arrested for hacking into JFK's taxi dispatch system with the help of Russian nationals.
Read MoreThe Guardian hit by suspected ransomware attack
A 'serious IT incident' has affected some of The Guardian's systems. The newspaper was still able to publish stories online and was confident of delivering a print edition on Thursday.
Read MoreTwo people charged with hacking Ring security cameras to livestream swattings
Two people hacked into Yahoo email accounts to access Ring cameras, using them to taunt victims and police after placing bogus emergency calls.
Read MoreEx-Twitter employee sentenced over spying for Saudi Arabia
A former Twitter employee was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison this week after his August conviction of spying for Saudi Arabia.
Read MoreFuboTV blames World Cup outage on cyberattack
FuboTV suffered an outage for much of Wednesday, which caused issues for those who wanted to stream the World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco. The company says the disruption was due to a cyberattack.
Read MoreBipartisan bill targets crypto money laundering in wake of FTX collapse
US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall have introduced a bipartisan bill designed to crack down on illegal uses of cryptocurrency.
Read MoreEight charged in $114 million pump-and-dump stock scheme on Discord and Twitter
Eight men have been charged over a $114 million stock manipulation scheme orchestrated through Discord and Twitter.
Read MoreNorth Korean hackers used an IE vulnerability to target South Koreans after Halloween tragedy
According to Google, North Korea's APT37 state-sponsored hacking group took advantage of a previously unknown Internet Explorer vulnerability to target South Koreans following the Itaewon Halloween tragedy.
Read MoreSecurity flaw in Florida tax website exposed filers' sensitive data
Florida's tax website had a bug that exposed filing data for residents, including their Social Security numbers.
Read MoreCrypto scammer faces 18 months in prison over $22 million SIM attack
A young crypto scammer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for allegedly helping to steal $22 million in cryptocurrency.
Read MoreLastPass reveals another security breach
An unauthorized party got into LastPass' cloud service by using information obtained from the security breach it suffered in August this year.
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EVs and Transportation (38)
The EV revolution became an eventuality in 2022
This year has eliminated any lingering doubts about whether EVs are here to stay (hint: they are).
Read MoreCanada plans to enforce an ambitious zero-emission vehicle sales quota by 2026
"We're moving forward with a regulated sales target that requires at least 20 percent of new vehicles sold by 2026 to be zero emission, increasing that to 60 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2035," Julie Dabrusin, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, said.
Read MoreUSPS expects to only buy electric delivery vehicles starting in 2026
The United States Postal Service said it plans to buy more than 66,000 electric vehicles by the end of 2028. Those include at least 45,000 electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicles.
Read MorePorsche's new on-board charger for Taycan EVs halves Level 2 charging times
Porsche now offers a $1,850 upgrade for Taycan EVs that promises to dramatically reduce charging times.
Read MoreCalifornia invests $2.6 billion to build 90,000 EV chargers
The California Energy Commission announced new investments this week designed to double the state's EV charging infras
Read MoreSix things we learned from Formula E’s preseason test
After this week's testing in Spain, here are the biggest things we learned about Formula E's pending Gen3 debut next month.
Read MoreNHTSA opens probe into GM's autonomous driving technology
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced Thursday that it is opening an investigation into the self-driving technology behind GM's Cruise fleet.
Read MoreFord F-150 Lightning prices are going up again
Ford is raising F-150 Lightning prices for at least the third time this year.
Read MoreWaymo now offers driverless rides between Downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport
Today, Waymo began offering fully automated rides between the Phoenix airport and downtown, while expanding its overall service there and in San Francisco.
Read MoreUber Eats' latest destination for autonomous food deliveries is Miami
Uber Eats has expanded its autonomous food deliveries to a Miami suburb under a partnership with robotics company Cartken. They plan to expand deliveries to other parts of Miami-Dade County and more cities in 2023.
Read MoreCourt temporarily blocks NYC Uber drivers' scheduled pay raise
A judge temporarily halted NYC Uber drivers' scheduled pay raise.
Read MoreSouth Carolina EV battery recycling plant could salvage parts for a million cars a year
Redwood Materials will help make EVs eco-friendly thanks to a major battery recycling plant in South Carolina.
Read MoreHow McLaren Racing is preparing for Formula E’s Gen3 debut
As McLaren Racing prepares for the debut of Formula E's Gen3 car, we sat down with team principal Ian James and drivers Jake Hughes and René Rast for a status update ahead of Season 9.
Read MoreTesla launches Steam integration for the new Model S and X vehicles
Tesla is officially rolling out Steam integration for the latest versions of its Model S and X cars as part of its holiday update
Read MoreHonda's 2023 Accord Touring will be its first car with Google apps built-in
Honda's 2023 Accord Touring will be its first car with Google apps built-in, including Maps.
Read MoreBoom finds a new design partner for its Symphony supersonic jet engine
Overture test flights are now slated to start a year later than previously planned, but Boom still expects the supersonic jet to be certified for commercial flights in 2029.
Read MoreLyft’s latest EV incentives include an earnings bonus for California drivers
Lyft has announced a new set of incentives to encourage drivers to switch to an electric vehicle.
Read MoreRivian pauses Mercedes-Benz electric van partnership after just three months
Just three months after announcing a partnership with Mercedes to manufacture commercial electric vans in Europe, Rivian now says its pausing those plans.
Read MoreJeep parent company Stellantis blames EV costs for upcoming layoffs
This week, automaker Stellantis said it would indefinitely shut down a manufacturing plant in Illinois and lay off approximately 1,350 employees early next year.
Read MoreUber files lawsuit to block NYC driver pay increase
NYC Uber and Lyft drivers were supposed to get a pay increase starting on December 19th, but now the former filed a lawsuit to block the new rates from taking effect.
Read MoreSelf-driving electric tractor promises eco-friendly, hands-off farming
Farmers may soon have the option of a self-driving electric tractor that can even power their tools.
Read MoreChevy's first hybrid Corvette leaks ahead of summer 2023 arrival
Chevy's first hybrid Corvette, the E-Ray, has leaked — and it offers a few big hints of what to expect.
Read MoreFisker offers a peek at its long-range, four-door Ronin convertible EV
Fisker has offered a new look at the upcoming Ronin, which it claims will have the longest range of any production electric vehicle. A render of the four-door convertible has popped up on the company's website.
Read MoreA new electrolyte mixture may prevent EV batteries from catching fire
Your next EV or phone might be less likely to catch fire thanks to extra-salty batteries.
Read MoreMcLaren Artura first drive: A hybrid supercar that adds EV torque to the mix
McLaren's Artura is not only an engineering marvel built upon a brand-new architecture, but it's also sure to get everyone on board with cramming an electric motor into a supercar.
Read MoreJeep recalls over 62,000 Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids over engine shutdowns
Jeep has recalled over 62,000 Wrangler 4xe PHEVs over engine shutdowns that can lead to crashes.
Read MoreFormula E moves US race to Portland for Season 9
After construction forced Formula E from its usual spot in NYC, the all-electric racing series has moved its 2023 United States E-Prix to Portland.
Read MoreGM opens its first Level 2 community charging stations in two states
GM has installed its first Level 2 charging stations in Wisconsin and Detroit as part of a community charging initiative unveiled last year.
Read MoreUber and Motional's robotaxis arrive in Las Vegas
Uber has launched public robotaxi rides in Las Vegas using Motional's Hyundai Ioniq 5 autonomous EVs.
Read MorePolestar 2 gets a 68HP power boost through a paid update, no subscription required
Polestar is offering a 68HP performance jump to its 2 EV through a paid software update — and this doesn't require a subscription.
Read MoreApple's rumored electric car may not be fully self-driving after all
Apple has reportedly scaled back its EV plans, and the car will no longer be fully self-driving upon its 2026 debut.
Read MoreWaze is getting its own dedicated Android Automotive app
Waze is France's most popular navigation app, so it makes sense that it's launching a new, dedicated version of the app in partnership with Renault.
Read MoreDHL orders 2,000 Ford E-Transit electric delivery vans
Ford's Pro division will provide DHL with more than 2,000 E-Transit delivery vans before the end of 2023.
Read MoreUS Army starts testing a modified version of Canoo’s electric pickup truck
Electric vehicle startup Canoo recently provided the military with a modified version of its pickup truck for testing purposes.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The environmental cost of China's EV boom
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Read MoreVW teases second-generation ID.3 EV with design and tech upgrades
VW has teased a second-gen ID.3 that promises a slicker design and better technology.
Read MoreTesla finally delivers its first production Semi
Five years after CEO Elon Musk officially unveiled his Semi, Tesla's electrified tractor trailer, the company delivered its first official production vehicle to Pepsi on Thursday.
Read MoreCadillac says its new hybrid race car is almost ready for 24 Hours of Daytona
Cadillac Racing says it needs to fine-tune a few elements of the electric V-LMDh before its competitive debut at 24 Hours of Daytona.
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Gaming (42)
Workers at Blizzard support studio Proletariat aim to unionize
Proletariat is the third Activision Blizzard studio to announce a union drive in 2022, but where past campaigns involved QA staff, the effort at Proletariat includes all non-management workers.
Read More2022 was an incredible year for handheld gaming
2022 was stellar for handheld gaming. Between the Steam Deck, Playdate and an explosion of retro consoles, we received an embarrassing amount of mobile gaming goodness this year, and cloud play is only encouraging more innovation.
Read MoreCrash Bandicoot mobile game is 'On the Run' to an early grave
The Android and iOS title 'Crash Bandicoot: On the Run' will shut down for good on February 16th, 2023.
Read MoreThe Final Fantasy 'Pixel Remaster' series heads to Switch and PS4 next spring
Square Enix's "pixel perfect" remasters of the first six Final Fantasy games will arrive on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 next spring.
Read MoreEpic Games will pay $520 million to settle FTC's 'Fortnite' case
Epic will pay $275 million to settle claims it violated children's privacy rules in 'Fortnite.' It will also pay $245 million to refund players over billing practices as part of a record-breaking settlement.
Read MoreRiot Games wants a court to end its ‘League of Legends’ sponsorship deal with FTX
Riot Games is trying to extricate itself from its League of Legends Championship Series partnership with FTX.
Read More'Hitman' players can soon port their Stadia saves to other platforms
With Stadia set to be shut down next month, players have been understandably worried about losing game progress on the platform.
Read MoreAmazon will publish the next Tomb Raider game
Amazon will publish the next Tomb Raider game, which will be the first mainline entry in the series since 2018. Crystal Dynamics will use Unreal Engine 5 to develop the 'biggest, most expansive Tomb Raider game to date.'
Read MoreEpic is taking over a dozen games offline, including Rock Band and Unreal titles
Epic Games is shutting down "out-of-date online services" and servers for several of its older games starting today. Most affected titles will still be available offline, but others will no longer work.
Read More'Hogwarts Legacy' delayed for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One
'Hogwarts Legacy' has been delayed for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Read MoreYou can soon snag 'Dishonored 2' for free with an Amazon Prime subscription
'Dishonored 2' headlines the next batch of Prime Gaming titles. Members have another few weeks to snap up 'Quake' and 'Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons' at no extra cost.
Read More'Armored Core VI' won't be a Souls game with mechs
No, 'Armored Core VI' won't borrow gameplay from Souls titles — it's sticking to the series' roots.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The 'Diablo IV' crunch
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Read MoreThe Morning After: All the big news from The Game Awards, including ‘Hades II’ and more sequels
The top news stories today: All the big news from The Game Awards, including 'Hades II' and Idris Elba, EU sets December 2024 deadline for USB-C wired charging on new phones, Google says it's making Chrome less of a battery and memory hog.
Read MoreRiot Games sues Chinese tech giant NetEase for allegedly copying 'Valorant'
Riot Games has sued Chinese tech giant NetEase, calling its mobile game Hyper Front "a copy of substantial parts of Valorant.
Read MoreFromSoftware's next game is 'Armored Core VI', arriving in 2023
You'll be able to create your own mech in the first mainline Armored Core game in over a decade.
Read MoreIdris Elba is coming to 'Cyberpunk 2077' in 2023
The first major bit of DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 is due out in 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Phantom Liberty is a spy thriller, and it introduces a new character played by Idris Elba.
Read More'Crash Team Rumble' expands the Bandicootverse into team-based fruit collection
'Crash Team Rumble' is an arena-based 4v4 multiplayer game coming to PlayStation and Xbox.
Read More'Earthblade' is the next game from the team behind ‘Celeste’
Extremely OK Games, the developer behind the award-winning platformer Celeste, has revealed its new project at this year's Game Awards.
Read More'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' is a direct sequel to 'Fallen Order' arriving March 17th
Cal Kestis is now a Jedi Knight and he'll be able to dual-wield lightsabers.
Read More'Death Stranding 2' is Hideo Kojima's next game
Hideo Kojima's next project is Death Stranding 2. The reveal trailer for the sequel shows Fragile, played by Léa Seydoux, and Sam, played by Norman Reedus, in a world still infested with lethal BTs.
Read MoreRocksteady's Suicide Squad game (hopefully) arrives May 26th, 2023
Rocksteady is now set to release its 'Suicide Squad' game in May 2023, with Kevin Conroy reprising his role as Batman one last time.
Read More'Judas' is the first project from BioShock creator Ken Levine's Ghost Story Games
'Judas' is a sci-fi first-person shooter in which you can use elemental powers. It's the first title from BioShock creator Ken Levine's Ghost Story Games.
Read More'Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord' trailer shows off co-op VR gameplay
A new 'Ghostbusters' game is heading to Meta Quest 2 and PSVR2 next year, and it now has a full gameplay trailer.
Read More'Hades II' promises witchy vibes and a new immortal protagonist
Hades II is on its way, slinging more Greek god-ness and a new protagonist, the Princess of the Underworld. The game is heading to early access on PC first, with more details coming in 2023.
Read More'Dead Cells' is getting Castlevania crossover DLC in early 2023
The DLC will include 'most epic and ambitious boss battle' in Dead Cells yet, and that's after you beat Dracula.
Read More'Street Fighter 6' lands June 2nd, 2023
Capcom has revealed that 'Street Fighter 6' debuts June 2nd, 2023.
Read MoreWatch The Game Awards here at 7:30PM ET
'God of War Ragarnok,' 'Elden Ring,' 'Horizon Forbidden West,' and 'Stray' are among the major Game Awards contenders this year.
Read More'Season: A letter to the future' is a solo cycling adventure coming to PC and PlayStation January 31st
Scavengers' follow-up to Darwin Project is Season: A letter to the future, a single-player bicycle-riding adventure game about exploration and preservation at the end of the world.
Read MoreAtari revives unreleased arcade game that was too damn hard for 1982 players
Legendary developer Jeff Minter brings his signature synthwave style to Atari's upcoming remake.
Read MoreEpic Games rolls out limited accounts to protect young 'Fortnite' and 'Fall Guys' players
Kids will be locked out of certain 'Fortnite,' 'Fall Guys' and 'Rocket League' features until they gain parental consent.
Read MoreDead Island 2's latest trailer blends zombies and Alexa voice commands
When it arrives next year, Dead Island 2 will be the first game to feature Alexa Game Control integration. A new trailer shows how the feature will work.
Read MoreFirst 'Vampire Survivors' DLC coming later this month
The $2 'Legacy of Moonspell' expansion launches on Steam and Xbox on December 15th.
Read More'The Witcher: Monster Slayer' is shutting down
CD Projekt Red's take on a Pokémon Go-styled game never took off, and it begins winding down in January, 2023.
Read MoreElden Ring's colosseums are opening up in a free multiplayer update
The multiplayer-focused Colosseum update will go live right before The Game Awards.
Read MoreBlizzard is making it easier to unlock new 'Overwatch 2' heroes
You'll need to reach level 45 of the free battle pass to unlock new hero Ramattra, rather than level 55.
Read MoreFortnite’s latest season adds a new map, dirt bikes and Doomguy
Fortnite's latest season has arrived, adding a new map for players to battle over, Doomguy and Geralt of Rivia skins to collect and a host of technical enhancements.
Read MoreSecond group of Activision Blizzard testers wins union vote
A second batch of Activision Blizzard QA workers has voted to form a union.
Read MorePong's influence on video games endures 50 years later
A game that is easy to learn, but difficult to master. This was the concept Atari founder Nolan Bushnell instilled into Allan Alcorn, a then-24-year-old engineer, prior to the development of one of the most recognizable games of all time, Pong, 50 years ago.
Read MoreSummer Game Fest's first in-person show will take place on June 8th
E3 will start just three days after the Summer Game Fest kickoff show.
Read More'Amnesia: The Bunker' is a new survival horror sandbox from Frictional Games
The latest 'Amnesia' horror game is an open-world title set during the First World War.
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Google (13)
Google will pay $9.5 million to settle Washington DC AG's location-tracking lawsuit
As part of a settlement, Google has agreed to make it easier for users to opt out of location tracking.
Read MoreGoogle Voice now flags suspected spam calls
Google will now flag suspected spam calls on its Voice service and will clearly label them as such, complete with a big red exclamation mark.
Read MoreGoogle is making its internal video-blurring privacy tool open source
Google has announced that two of its latest privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), including one that blurs objects in a video, will be provided to anyone for free via open source.
Read MoreGoogle Search saw its highest traffic ever during the World Cup 2022 Final
Google Search recorded the highest traffic in its 25-year history during the FIFA World Cup yesterday, CEO Sundar Pichai tweeted.
Read MoreGoogle's smart home devices now support the Matter standard
Today, Google has announced that it has enabled Matter smart home standard support for its Nest and Android devices.
Read MoreEU's 'right to be forgotten' now extends to inaccurate claims about people
An EU court has ordered companies like Google to pull search results about people when they're proven to be 'inaccurate,'
Read MoreGoogle merges Maps and Waze teams but says apps will remain separate
As part of recent cost-cutting measures, Google is planning to merge the 500 employees working on Waze into the group in charge of Maps.
Read MoreGoogle’s Year in Search 2022 was dominated by Wordle, Ukraine and a cricket World Cup
Wordle topped Google's Year in Search for 2022, beating even the biggest events in the world over the past few months.
Read MoreGoogle Search results now continuously scroll on desktop
Google is giving its search results on desktop the "continuous scrolling" treatment over a year after launching the feature on mobile.
Read MoreGoogle is shutting down Duplex on the Web
After three years, Google is shutting down Duplex on the Web, its technology for making Assistant better at parsing websites.
Read MoreGoogle Messages starts testing end-to-end encryption for RCS group texts
Some folks who are enrolled in the Messages open beta program will gain access to encrypted group chats in the coming weeks ahead of a broader rollout.
Read MoreToday’s Google Doodle celebrates Jerry Lawson, the ‘father of the video game cartridge’
Google is honoring gaming pioneer Gerald "Jerry" Lawson with an interactive Doodle that lets you play as Lawson and create your own levels.
Read MoreGoogle’s best app of 2022 is an AI art generator, which sounds about right
Google has handed out its Play Store best of 2022 awards, and the top app is an AI art generator.
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Laptops (4)
Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook offers a larger display and optional 1080p webcam
Lenovo has launched the IdeaPad Flex 3i 2-in-1 Chromebook with a improved features over last year's Flex 3i Chromebook, along with a higher price tag.
Read MoreLenovo updates its IdeaPad Pro and Slim laptops with the latest Intel and AMD chips
Lenovo announces refreshes for its mid-range IdeaPad workhorses.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Dell’s modular laptop concept can be dismantled in seconds
The top news stories today: Dell's modular laptop concept can be dismantled in seconds, 'Death Stranding' will get a movie adaptation, Twitter suspends multiple journalists who cover the social network and Elon Musk.
Read MoreDell's new sustainable Concept Luna laptop can be dismantled in seconds
Dell is taking its sustainability ambitions even further with its new Concept Luna laptop.
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Meta (16)
Meta buys smart lensmaker Luxexcel to further AR ambitions
Meta this week confirmed it recently bought Luxexcel, a Dutch startup that specializes in augmented reality eyewear.
Read MoreMeta settles Cambridge Analytica class-action lawsuit for $725 million
Fallout from Facebook's Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal continues over four years after it was first exposed.
Read MoreHow to permanently delete all your Facebook and Meta-owned accounts
Purging your Facebook and Meta-owned accounts is easier than it has bene in the past, but can still require a few extra steps.
Read MoreThe Meta Quest 2's latest update overclocks its GPU to improve performance
The two-year-old Meta Quest 2 is now faster due to a surprise performance boost in the headset's latest update.
Read MoreSEC deposition shows Zuckerberg misled Congress about Cambridge Analytica timeline
Mark Zuckerberg misled the American public about how early he knew about the threat Cambridge Analytica posed to Facebook user privacy, according to newly published SEC documents.
Read MoreHow Meta flunked its first year as a metaverse company
A year ago, Meta was riding high on the metaverse. Now, as Meta finishes its first full year as a "metaverse company," the outlook is considerably less rosy.
Read MoreMeta reconfirms its commitment to the metaverse
Meta will put 20 percent of its total spending toward Reality Labs in 2023, with half of that going directly toward augmented reality (AR) initiatives.
Read MoreEuropean Commission tells Meta that Facebook Marketplace is unfair to rivals
Europe has hit Facebook owner Meta with a complaint that its Marketplace classified service is unfair to competitors.
Read MoreJohn Carmack leaves Meta with a memo criticizing the company's efficiency
"We have a ridiculous amount of people and resources, but we constantly self-sabotage and squander effort," Carmack wrote in his note to Meta's staff.
Read MoreMeta releases an open-source tool that can scan for terrorist content
Meta has shared a new open-source tool that can help small companies combat child exploitation, terrorist propaganda and other types of abusive content for free.
Read MoreEU will reportedly bar Meta from requiring personalized ads (updated)
The EU is reportedly set to bar Meta from requiring that you accept personalized ads.
Read MoreMeta's Oversight Board finds cross-check puts 'business concerns' ahead of human rights
In a policy advisory opinion, the Oversight Board found that Meta's cross-check program prioritizes the company's business over the rights of its users.
Read MoreFacebook Dating finally adds age verification
In the US, Meta will ask users to submit a copy of their ID or a video selfie if it suspects they're under the age of 18 and trying to use Facebook Dating.
Read MoreMeta faces lawsuit for harvesting financial data from tax prep websites
A group of anonymous plaintiffs who filed their taxes online in 2020 using H&R Block has sued Meta, accusing the company of violating users' trust and privacy.
Read MoreMeta Quest Pro’s first update adds mixed reality screen recordings
Meta's $1,500 mixed reality headset is still a hard sell, but today it gains new features that inch it closer to fulfilling its potential.
Read MoreFacebook failed to stop test ads from threatening midterm election workers
Facebook approved test ads that threatened the lives of election workers during the midterms.
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Microsoft (7)
Microsoft's humble NotePad might be getting tabs in Windows 11
Microsoft may be introducing tabs to Notepad on Windows 11, judging by a tweet that was quickly deleted.
Read MoreMicrosoft and Activision Blizzard file responses to the FTC's antitrust lawsuit
Microsoft has filed a formal response to a Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit that seeks to block it from buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. It pushed back against the agency's claims that the takeover would harm competition in the gaming industry and argued that consumers would benefit.
Read MoreMicrosoft brings full Teams integration to HoloLens 2
Microsoft's latest update for the HoloLens 2 makes it easier for users to collaborate with colleagues.
Read MoreFTC sues to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard merger
The lawsuit is a major roadblock for Microsoft's panned takeover of Activision Blizzard
Read MoreMicrosoft Teams takes on Facebook groups with community hubs
Microsoft Teams now has community hubs that let you organize your local sports team or carpooling group.
Read MoreQuality assurance staff at Microsoft's ZeniMax Media are moving toward unionizing
Microsoft's pledge to stay neutral in unionization efforts is about to be tested in a major way as QA workers at ZeniMax Media work to unionize.
Read MoreLinkedIn's Focused Inbox sifts through spammy DMs so you don't have to
LinkedIn's Focused Inbox promises to filter important messages for you, making it easier to spot new opportunities.
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Mobile (2)
Robocall company may receive the largest FCC fine ever
The FCC has proposed a $299,997,000 fine against "the largest robocall firm" it has ever investigated.
Read MoreDelta will reportedly offer free WiFi starting next year
The airline is expected to offer free wireless internet access next year.
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News (28)
Engadget Podcast: CES 2023 Preview
Can you believe CES is just a week away? For our final episode of 2022, Cherlynn, Devindra and Senior Writer Sam Rutherford dive into their expectations for CES 2023.
Read MoreThe Morning After: New York’s governor signs a weakened right-to-repair bill
The top news stories today: New York's governor signs watered-down right-to-repair bill, TikTok will be banned on most US federal government devices, Samsung's new smart fridge has a massive 32-inch display.
Read MoreNew York’s governor signs watered-down right-to-repair bill
New York's right-to-repair rules will will only apply to new consumer products sold after July 1st. Other concessions were made following pressure from tech industry lobbyists.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The winners and losers in tech this year
The top news stories today: Researchers develop blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer's disease, Amazon might be making a standalone sports streaming app, The winners and losers in tech this year.
Read MoreThe worst of tech in 2022
From FTX and Twitter to Peloton and Stadia, these are the year's biggest losers.
Read MoreLG's new minimalistic appliances have upgradeable features and fewer controls
LG's latest upgraded appliances, including washing machines, refrigerators, ovens and a dishwasher, feature, well, less. It's taking a more minimalist approach in 2023 with less showy profiles, colors and, seemingly, control glut.
Read MoreFTC orders Mastercard to open debit transactions to competing payment networks
The FTC has ordered Mastercard to start providing competing payment networks with the information they need to process debit card payments.
Read MoreTwo top executives plead guilty to fraud in FTX case
Top FTX executives close to Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison and Zixiao "Gary" Wang, have pleaded guilty to fraud and are cooperating with prosecutors.
Read MoreNew York signs onto the Warehouse Worker Protection Act
Broadly modeled after California's AB-701 law, New York's Warehouse Worker Protection Act seeks to protect workers from unreasonable productivity quotas.
Read MoreFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to extradition to the US
The former Cryptocurrency CEO will be extradited to the US to face 8 federal charges.
Read MoreTicketmaster faces antitrust scrutiny in Mexico following Bad Bunny ticket sales fiasco
Mexico's consumer protection agency is preparing to launch a class action suit against Ticketmaster due to a ticket sales fiasco that saw customers with legitimate tickets turned away from a recent Bad Bunny concert in Mexico City.
Read MoreTokyo will require new housing projects to install solar panels starting in 2025
Many new homes built in Tokyo will require solar panels to be installed starting in April 2025.
Read MoreThe White House has restarted its free Covid test by mail program
On Thursday, the White House announced that it has restarted the program in cooperation with the US Postal Service, though households will only receive half as many tests as before.
Read MoreHere's everything Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of by the US government
Since his arrest at the start of the week, the DOJ, SEC and CTFC have filed criminal and civil charges against FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Here's everything you need to know about the indictments.
Read MoreHow to watch the FTX Congressional hearings
Following his arrest in the Bahamas, it's not clear whether FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will appear at the House of Representatives hearing.
Read MoreSEC charges FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried with 'defrauding investors'
Following his arrest in the Bahamas, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried with "defrauding investors."
Read MoreFormer FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas
The Bahamas Attorney General's Office announced Monday that Bankman-Fried has been arrested there and is likely to be extradited in short measure back to the US to stand trial
Read MoreThe first Matter smart home devices are here
You can finally buy smart home devices that support Matter thanks to an update from Eve.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Juul will pay $1.2 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits
The top news stories today: Juul will pay $1.2 billion to settle multiple lawsuits, NASA's Artemis 1 Moon mission has returned to Earth, A new self-driving tractor prototype has an electric motor.
Read MoreUS prosecutors are reportedly investigating FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for fraud
In a recent meeting between FTX, federal prosecutors and FBI agents, Justice Department officials asked for documents from the crypto exchange.
Read MoreJuul will pay $1.2 billion to settle multiple youth-vaping lawsuits
Juul will pay approximately $1.2 billion to settle around 10,000 lawsuits, including 8,500 personal injury cases.
Read MoreSam Bankman-Fried says he'll testify next week about FTX Collapse
The embattled ex-CEO said he'll testify in front of Congress about FTX's sudden downfall.
Read MoreDJI's Mini 3 drone is cheaper, but more limited than the Pro model it's based on
DJI's latest drone in a string of many new models has arrived, and it's aimed squarely at the prosumer market.
Read MoreIKEA's latest Sonos Symfonisk speaker is also a $260 floor lamp
IKEA and Sonos continue their partnership with a speaker that doubles as a floor lamp.
Read MoreBiden signs bill that lets domestic violence survivors remove abusers from phone plans
President Joe Biden has signed H.R. 7132 or Safe Connections Act of 2022 into law, and it could help domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking survivors ultimately cut ties with abusers.
Read MoreFormer Theranos COO Sunny Balwani sentenced to 12 years and 11 months in prison
Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, Theranos' former chief operating officer, has been sentenced for his role in defrauding Theranos' former patients and investors.
Read MoreReal ID enforcement delayed yet again — this time to 2025
The Department of Homeland Security today pushed back the deadline for Real ID compliance to 2025.
Read MoreThe GE Profile is a new smart mixer that can shut itself off when your dough is ready
The appliance can monitor the texture of your dough and shut off before it overmixes your ingredients.
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Nintendo (8)
The long-delayed 'Sports Story' suddenly arrives on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo closed out a week of indie game updates by announcing the sudden arrival of 'Sports Story' on Switch. The follow-up to 'Golf Story' offers a similar blend of sports, role-playing and adventuring.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Super Nintendo World in the US opens on February 17th
The top news stories today: Super Nintendo World will open its US doors on February 17th, Eight charged in $114 million pump-and-dump stock scheme on Discord and Twitter, YouTube users will get a 24-hour timeout if their toxic comments are removed.
Read MoreSuper Nintendo World will open its US doors on February 17th
The Mario-themed attraction opens in Universal Studios Hollywood in time for the animated Mario movie.
Read MoreSony and Nintendo's year in reviews reveal your top games of 2022
Just ahead of the holidays, Nintendo and PlayStation have unveiled their 2022 year in review tools, letting you see a summary of your favorite games and more.
Read More'Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon' drops March 2023
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon has premiered at The Game Awards.
Read MoreFree 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' update lets you choose what power-ups appear during races
Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that adds custom power-up selection for offline VS races and select online modes.
Read MoreMicrosoft vows to bring 'Call of Duty' to Nintendo consoles
Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming's CEO, has announced the company's 10-year commitment to bring CoD to Nintendo consoles if its Activision purchase goes through.
Read MoreNintendo vows to fix Pokémon Scarlet and Violet after a rough launch
Nintendo has promised to fix Pokémon Scarlet and Violet after they launched with plenty of bugs and performance issues.
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PC Gaming (8)
Ubisoft explains how Stadia users can get free PC copies of games
Ubisoft details what to do if you bought the Stadia versions of its games.
Read MoreA fan reverse-engineered 1995's 'Star Wars: Dark Forces' to make it easier to play on modern systems
A fan spent spent three years reverse-engineering Star Wars: Dark Forces to make it a lot easier to play on modern systems.
Read More'The Last of Us Part I' hits PC on March 3rd, 2023
The Last of Us Part I will officially hit PC on March 3rd, 2023. This follows the game's launch on PlayStation 5 earlier in 2022.
Read MorePS5 hit 'Returnal' is coming to PC early 2023
The early, brutal PS5 title 'Returnal' is coming to PC next year.
Read More'Valorant' is testing a shorter casual mode called Swiftplay
Swiftplay matches have a first-to-five format and should last around 15 minutes.
Read More‘The Callisto Protocol’ patch attempts to address PC performance issues
Striking Distance Studios has released a new patch to try and address The Callisto Protocol's performance issues on PC.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Valve is giving away over a hundred Steam Decks
The top tech news stories today: Tesla finally delivers its first production Semi, Valve is giving away over a hundred Steam Decks, LastPass reveals another security breach.
Read MoreValve will give away over a hundred Steam Decks during The Game Awards
Valve is giving away one 512GB Steam Deck every minute during the live airing of this year's Game Awards.
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PlayStation (7)
A Horizon multiplayer game is on the way
Guerrilla Games is recruiting developers for a Horizon multiplayer game as well as more 'epic solo adventures for Aloy.'
Read More‘Marvel's Spider-Man 2’ arrives on PS5 next fall
Sony narrowed the release window for its follow-up to 2018's 'Marvel's Spider-Man' and 2020's 'Spider-Man: Miles Morales.'
Read More'Resident Evil Village VR' will be available on PSVR2 launch day
Resident Evil Village VR will arrive at the same time as PlayStation VR2 on February 22, 2023 as free DLC for the standard PS5 game.
Read MoreYou no longer need a PS VR2 invite to pre-order direct from Sony
If you missed out on securing a pre-order for Sony's PlayStation VR2 headset, you're in luck. The PlayStation Direct store no longer requires an invitation to place a PS VR2 pre-order.
Read MoreSquare Enix's 'Forspoken' demo is now available on PlayStation Network
The developer and publisher has released a demo for Forspoken on the PS5 at this years Game Awards, where it also announced that Final Fantasy XVI will be available for Sony's current-gen console on June 22nd, 2023.
Read More'Final Fantasy XVI' arrives on PlayStation 5 June 22nd
'Final Fantasy XVI' continues the classic RPG series on June 22nd, 2023.
Read More'Horizon Burning Shores' will take Aloy to a volcanic Los Angeles on April 19th
The story will pick up from where 'Forbidden West' left off -- but only on PS5.
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Reviews (28)
JLab's smallest earbuds yet still cover the basics for $39
JLab unveils both its smallest and its most expensive earbuds to date in two new models ahead of CES.
Read MoreRazzmatazz review: A delightful (and delightfully pink) drum machine
1010music's Razzmatazz is a playfully pink and deceptively powerful drum machine that fits in a pocket.
Read MoreWhat we bought: The standing desk I chose after researching the hell out of the competition
I bought an Uplift standing desk two years ago and now the thought of a normal desk makes no sense to me.
Read MoreRadeon RX 7900 XTX and XT review: AMD’s ‘reasonable’ stab at 4K gaming
Once again, AMD is ready to take on NVIDIA's latest video cards with powerful alternatives at a lower price, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX and XT.
Read MoreThe EQS SUV is the height of Mercedes EV luxury
The EQS SUV is the second ultra-luxury EV from Mercedes after the EQS. It's a taller vehicle with more headroom, off-road capabilities and the number one feature wanted by the US market: it's an SUV.
Read MoreHands-on with LG's 240Hz UltraGear gaming monitors: Setting a new bar for OLED refresh rates
After seeing the 240Hz panels on LG's latest UltraGear gaming monitors it's hard to go back to slower displays.
Read MoreThe Morning After: We tried Dyson’s air-purifying headphones
The top news stories today: European Commission tells Meta that Facebook Marketplace is unfair to rivals, Testing Dyson's air-purifying headphones, Instagram lets you create your own 2022 Recap Reel.
Read MoreThe Dyson Zone headset is comfy enough to sleep with, but still makes you look like Bane
Watch us take a nap with the Dyson Zone — the air-purifying headphones that make you look like a comic book character.
Read MoreKia’s EV6 GT crams performance into a great EV
The Kia EV6 is an outstanding EV based on the Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP architecture. Instead, of stopping there, Kia decided to build something rather bonkers; an EV6 GT with a zero-to-60 time of 3.4 seconds, 576 horsepower, and 545 pound-feet of torque.
Read MoreWhat we bought: The Retroid Pocket 3 is my own personal retro-game museum
Retroid's Pocket 3 handheld requires some homework to use, but it's become my own personal monument to classic game design.
Read MoreFujifilm X-H2 review: A perfect blend of speed, resolution and video power
Fujifilm's 40-megapixel X-H2 is the highest-resolution APS-C camera yet and the first with 8K video.
Read MoreHear me out: The modular Framework Chromebook is worth the $1,000 (for some)
It's been a little over a year since the first Framework laptops launched, and now the company has a new model, the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. It offers the same benefits as its Windows sibling – namely, solid industrial design and specs coupled with the promise of customization and future expandability. That said, it's also one of the more expensive Chromebooks available, starting at $999. That's a lot of money for a Chromebook – but if it can last you five years or more, it might be worth the cost.
Read MoreWhat we bought: The NuPhy Air75 is the low-profile, Mac-friendly mechanical keyboard I’ve been looking for
I decided on a whim to look into the mechanical keyboard world a little more. It took me weeks of research, but I finally found one that seems to fit all my needs: the NuPhy Air75.
Read More'Forspoken' hands-on: Fun, but frantic
Forspoken is the first title to come from the development team that made Final Fantasy XV – a game that came out in 2016. While we know the magical attacks in Forspoken are spectacular, my one-on-one battle with Sila, the Tanta of Strength, made the biggest impression during my preview session – and the best showcase for all the attacks and moves you'll be able to master.
Read MoreXiaomi's 13 Pro is an early look at 2023's flagship phones
Xiaomi's 13 series flagship smartphones are here, and as usual, they're loaded with the latest technology and features.
Read MoreWhat we bought: Why I still use a $15 pair of wired Panasonic earbuds every day
The Panasonic RP-PCM125 ErgoFit are basic $15 earbuds, but they're a prime example of good "beater" headphones, the kind you can toss in your pocket and use when throwing on your best pair isn't as convenient.
Read MoreEvercade's EXP handheld brings key improvements but it's still a curious concept
Blaze Entertainment's anachronistic take on retro gaming finds a new home in the improved EXP handheld.
Read More'Hellboy: Web of Wyrd' is a stylish brawler that takes its cues from the comic
'Hellboy: Web of Wyrd' is a hyper-stylized roguelite brawler.
Read MoreSamsung Odyssey Ark review: When bigger isn't always better
Samsung's Odyssey Ark is notable for being the first dedicated 55-inch gaming monitor, but its software is half-baked and the screen is sometimes too overwhelming.
Read MoreAyaneo’s Air Pro is a taste of the portable PC gaming future
A PC in a handheld, it's not a new idea, but thanks to new companies with high design standards and better mobile CPUs, true gaming on the go is finally happening.
Read More‘Diablo IV’ hands-on: This feels worryingly good
We got the chance to play an early build of Diablo IV and came away surprised by how much we liked it.
Read MoreHonor’s Magic VS, even in prototype form, feels like a contender
After spending time with the prototype, I can say the finished model could be a very exciting prospect.
Read MoreWhat we bought: How Zwilling’s Cool Touch Kettle became my most-used kitchen gadget
Zwilling's electric kettle isn't cheap, but it beats every other water-boiling method I've tried.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Kindle Scribe review and the rise of Twitter clones
This week, we dive into our review of the Kindle Scribe, Amazon's first e-reader that can also capture handwritten notes.
Read More'The Callisto Protocol' didn't scare me, it just made me mad
The Callisto Protocol steadily introduces enemies, abilities, weapons and beautiful, mazelike environments – until, eventually, the game collapses under the weight of its own mechanics.
Read MoreEast Beast and West Pest review: Affordable intros to the addictive world of modular synths
Cre8Audio's East Beast and West Pest are $250 semi-modular synths that deliver incredible value.
Read MoreValve's Steam Deck brought PC gaming back into my life after fatherhood
Valve's Steam Deck let me jump back into PC gaming after becoming a father.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Our verdict on Amazon’s Kindle Scribe
The top news stories today: South Dakota bans TikTok from government-owned devices, Samsung may debut its Galaxy S23 flagship phone in early February, Amazon's Kindle Scribe brings stylus input to its e-ink screen.
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Robotics (2)
The Morning After: San Francisco reverses approval of lethal police robots
The top news stories today: San Francisco reverses approval of lethal police robots, Microsoft vows to bring 'Call of Duty' to Nintendo consoles, A Chinese smartphone has a pop-out portrait lens for 'pure' bokeh.
Read MoreSan Francisco reverses approval of killer robot policy
During the second of two required votes before a policy can be sent to the mayor's office for final approval, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-to-3 to explicitly ban the use of lethal force by police robots in the city.
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Samsung (2)
Samsung taps a former Mercedes-Benz designer to lead its mobile design team
This week, Samsung appointed former Mercedez-Benz China design chief to head up its Mobile eXperience Design Team.
Read MoreSamsung's new Family Hub Plus smart fridge has a massive 32-inch display
CES 2023 is nearly here, so that means we're once again writing about Samsung smart refrigerators.
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Science (10)
Researchers develop blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease
This week, a multinational team of researchers announced they developed a new blood test that can reliably detect proteins specific to Alzheimer's disease.
Read MoreAn algorithm can use WiFi signal changes to help identify breathing issues
NIST scientists developed an algorithm called BreatheSmart, which can analyze changes in WiFi signals. It correctly identified simulated breathing conditions 99.54 percent of the time.
Read MoreAlmost 200 nations promise to protect 30 percent of the planet's land and oceans
Nearly 200 countries have agreed to protect 30 percent of Earth's lands and oceans by 2030.
Read MoreExtreme weather leads to more negative tweets, study finds
Researchers found that heatwaves and downpours lead to more negative tweets. They suggested that, given the consistency of the results, the study indicates we're finding it hard to adapt to climate change.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about Nasa’s Artemis mission
Amidst the pantheon of Greek gods, few are more revered than Artemis, Goddess of the hunt, chastity, and the Moon; Mistress of Animals, Daughter of Zeus and twin sister to Apollo. Famed for her pledge to never marry Artemis has stood as a feminist icon for millenia. It seems only fitting then that NASA has named after her a trailblazing mission that will see both the first woman and first PoC set foot on the Moon. The Artemis program is split between the SLS missions, which will eventually bring the human crew to the Moon, and the support missions, which will bring everything else. That includes robotic rovers, the Human Landing System, as well as moonbase and Gateway components along with all of the logistical support and infrastructure that they will require.
Read MoreScientists achieve fusion ignition, a major milestone in clean energy production
Fusion power is now much closer to reality after scientists achieved the first reaction with a net energy game.
Read MoreThe Morning After: A super-thin layer of gold and titanium could prevent fogged-up glasses
The top news stories today: A super-thin layer of gold and titanium could prevent fogged-up glasses, Netflix and HBO Max led streaming services in the 2023 Golden Globes nominees, A modular Chromebook may be worth the $1,000 asking price.
Read MoreA nano-thin layer of gold could prevent fogged-up glasses
A gold nanocoating could prevent your glasses from fogging up.
Read MoreHitting the Books: America might not exist if not for a pre-Revolution smallpox outbreak
As historian Andrew Wehrman explains in The Contagion of Liberty: The Politics of Smallpox in the American Revolution that our downright violent resistance to, and demand for freedom from, this disease also helped galvanize our mobilization of independence from England.
Read MorePentagon unveils B-21 Raider aircraft with advanced stealth technology
The Pentagon has officially presented the B-21 at an event at Northrop Grumman's plant in Palmdale, California, but most of its details still remain a secret.
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Smartphones (12)
LG teases a smaller smartphone camera module with true optical telephoto zoom
LG Innotek just unveiled a periscope-style true optical zoom camera module with a 4-9 times telephoto range.
Read MoreOnePlus 11 will debut in China on January 4th
The OnePlus 11 is launching globally on February 7th, but the flagship smartphone will actually make debut in China earlier, on January 4th.
Read MoreOnePlus 11 5G and Buds Pro 2 event set for February 7th
OnePlus has announced when it will reveal its 2023 flagship on February 7th. It will showcase the OnePlus 11 5G, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and more.
Read MoreNothing Phone 1 is coming to America in Android 13 'testing program'
Founder Carl Pei teased Nothing Phone (1) availability for US customers in a limited testing program.
Read MoreOppo says its Find N2 is the 'lightest horizontally folding phone'
Oppo's Find N2 is light and aggressively priced, but good luck finding one outside China.
Read MoreEU sets December 2024 deadline for USB-C wired charging on new phones
New phones (including iPhones), tablets, headphones and other devices sold in the EU as of December 28th, 2024, will need to use USB-C for wired charging.
Read MoreMotorola adds a 90Hz display to its budget-friendly Moto G Play
But the 2023 version still has no NFC for mobile payments
Read MoreTecno's Phantom X2 Pro phone has a pop-out portrait lens for 'pure' bokeh
Tecno's Phantom X2 Pro 5G packs a "world-first" pop-out portrait lens to offer true optical bokeh.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Nothing is in talks to bring its smartphones to the US
The top news stories today: Nothing is 'in talks' to bring future smartphones to the US, Neuralink is reportedly under federal investigation over animal testing, Blizzard makes it easier to unlock new 'Overwatch 2' heroes.
Read MorePixel 7 update brings promised Clear Calling and free VPN
Google's latest round of Pixel updates adds a free VPN, Clear Calls and more.
Read MoreNothing in talks to launch a new smartphone in the US
After sticking to markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, smartphone company Nothing may launch a future model in the US.
Read MoreiPhone users can now share their digital car keys with Pixel owners
You can now share your iPhone digital car keys with Android users — provided they have a Pixel.
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Social Media (51)
TikTok says it’s getting better at detecting ‘borderline’ content
TikTok is launching a new version of its "borderline suggestive model," which the company uses to automatically identify "sexually explicit, suggestive, or borderline content."
Read MoreThere’s never been a better time to stop tweeting
There's never been a better time to explore alternative "micro blogging" websites.
Read MoreTikTok will be banned on most US federal government devices
The $1.7 trillion omnibus bill that lawmakers passed to avoid a partial government shutdown includes a ban on TikTok on most federal devices. The No TikTok on Government Devices Act will come into effect in February.
Read MoreTwitter went down for thousands of users
Thousands of Twitter users reported having issues accessing the website tonight on Downdetector.
Read MoreUS House of Representatives bans TikTok on its devices
The House's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) reportedly told all lawmakers and their staff in an email that they must delete the app from their devices, because it's considered "high risk due to a number of security issues."
Read MoreTwitter restores suicide-prevention feature after briefly removing it
Twitter says it's working on bringing back the #ThereIsHelp banner, a feature that pointed users to suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources when searching for certain content.
Read MoreTwitter Blue perks now include higher ranking replies and 60-minute video uploads
Twitter Blue has enabled new perks for subscribers including "prioritized rankings in conversations" and video uploads up to 60 minutes in length.
Read More@ElonJet returns to Twitter with a 24-hour delay on the plane's location
Jack Sweeney is back with a new account called @ElonJetNexDay that still tracks Musk's aircraft, but adds a 24-hour delay to the location.
Read MoreTwitter appears to be blocking Google Voice numbers from SMS authentication
Google Voice numbers appear to no longer work for SMS authentication on the social platform.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Elon Musk says he'll step down as Twitter CEO
The top news stories today: Elon Musk says he'll step down as Twitter CEO, NASA's InSight lander says goodbye from Mars, Lenovo's Swiss Army lamp kicks off the weird gadgets of CES 2023.
Read MoreElon Musk says he'll step down as Twitter CEO, but won't sell the company
Elon Musk has said that he will step down as CEO of Twitter once a suitable replacement can be found.
Read MoreLionel Messi's World Cup celebration is now the most-liked post on Instagram
A slideshow of Messi and his Argentina teammates celebrating after winning the World Cup. At the time of writing, the post has more than 65.8 million likes. The previous record-holder had 57.3 million likes.
Read MoreCongress attempts to ban TikTok on government devices as part of $1.7 trillion spending bill
After obtaining Senate approval last week, The No TikTok on Government Devices Act could become law thanks to the $1.7 trillion spending bill federal lawmakers unveiled early Tuesday morning.
Read MoreTikTok will explain why it recommends videos on its 'For You' page
TikTok is taking new steps to demystify some aspects of its algorithm with a feature that will explain recommendations on its "For You" page,
Read MoreTwitter 'Affiliate' badges arrive to combat brand impersonation
Twitter's new Affiliate badges allow brands and organizations to designate their sub-accounts.
Read MoreInstagram lets you create your own 2022 Recap Reel
Instagram is rolling out its 2022 Recap feature. Select at least three photos or videos and the app will automatically create a Reel out of them with narration from the likes of Bad Bunny, Priah Ferguson and DJ Khaled.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Twitter briefly bans links to Facebook, Instagram and other rivals
The biggest stories yesterday: Twitter briefly bans links to Facebook, Instagram and other rivals, Riot Games wants a court to end its 'League of Legends' sponsorship deal with FTX, Apple reportedly drops out of NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations.
Read MoreMusk's new poll: Should I stay or go as Twitter CEO?
Elon Musk took to Twitter on Sunday to ask his followers whether he should step down as the company's chief executive officer.
Read MoreTwitter briefly banned links and username mentions relating to Facebook, Instagram and other rivals
Twitter abruptly announced a policy restricting links to competing platforms.
Read MoreTwitter has reportedly laid off part of its infrastructure team
Twitter reportedly laid off more of its infrastructure team on Friday evening.
Read MoreTwitter reinstates accounts of some suspended journalists and Mastodon
Twitter has announced through its Safety account that it has "identified several policies where permanent suspension was a disproportionate action for breaking Twitter rules."
Read MoreTwitter suspends journalists who were reporting on Elon Musk
Journalists from across publications have found themselves unable to access their accounts tonight.
Read MoreGeorgia is the latest state to ban TikTok from government-owned devices
Georgia has become at least the 11th state to ban TikTok from state government-owned devices. Governor Brian Kemp also blocked state agencies from using WeChat and Telegram.
Read MoreInstagram's latest feature helps hacked users regain account access
Instagram's hacked account page could help you regain access to a stolen profile. You'll be able to ask friends to confirm your identity so you can reset your password.
Read MoreUS Senate approves bill to ban TikTok on government devices
The No TikTok on Government Devices Act that was introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) has just crossed a major milestone.
Read MoreTwitter conveniently reveals a location sharing policy amid Elonjet controversy
Sharing another person's 'live location' on Twitter is now prohibited.
Read MoreTwitter is shutting down Revue, the newsletter platform it bought last year
Twitter will shut down its Revue newsletter service early next year.
Read MoreTwitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet
Twitter has permanently suspended @ElonJet, an account that tracked the flights of owner Elon Musk's private jet. Musk previously offered the operator of the account $5,000 to delete it.
Read MoreTikTok is testing full screen horizontal videos
The company has confirmed to TechCrunch that users chosen to be part of this test will see a button they can tap to expand videos they're watching horizontally.
Read MoreTwitter has reportedly dismissed Elon Musk's personal lawyer
Twitter is reportedly taking drastic measures to cut costs.
Read MoreCongress introduces bill to ban TikTok over spying fears
Politicians in the House and Senate have put forward bills to ban TikTok over worries China could use it to spy on Americans.
Read MoreInstagram launches its BeReal clone, Candid Stories
Meta introduced "Candid Stories," a BeReal clone, and "Notes" for Instagram.
Read MoreFlipboard's new community features make it feel more like a social network
After more than a decade, Flipboard is adding a new layer of social features to its platform.
Read MoreTwitter disbands its Trust and Safety Council of external advisors
Twitter has dissolved its Trust and Safety Council via email and less than an hour before its members' Zoom meeting with the company's executives.
Read MoreDiscord users can soon verify their identities with linked accounts
Discord's Connections feature will offer a way for folks to verify their identity using accounts on other platforms. Admins will also be able to offer server roles to users who have authenticated profiles with accounts elsewhere.
Read MoreTwitter’s Community Notes feature starts rolling out globally
With Twitter's crowd-sourced Community Notes feature rolling out globally, another key piece in Elon Musk's "Twitter 2.0" vision has fallen in place.
Read MoreTwitter Blue will relaunch on Monday with an $11 per month price tag on iOS
Following an unsuccessful first attempt at paid account verification, Twitter will start rolling out its revamped Blue subscription on December 12th.
Read MoreElon Musk says Twitter is developing a feature that shows if you've been 'shadowbanned'
The upcoming tool will also explain the reason why you've been shadowbanned and will give you instructions on how to submit an appeal.
Read MoreReddit's reveals r/AmItheAsshole was its most popular subreddit in 2022
Reddit has unveiled its end-of-year Recap for 2022 and detailed some key stats on the site and communities for the year.
Read MoreTwitter is reportedly raising Blue subscription's pricing on iOS to $11
According to The Information, Twitter plans to charge users $11 for Blue subscription if they pay through its iOS application. But if they pay through the web, it will only cost them $7 a month for the service.
Read MoreDemocratic lawmakers want Elon Musk to explain China's role in 'platform manipulation' during protests
Three Democratic lawmakers in the House are demanding answers from Elon Musk about a recent "platform manipulation campaign" related to recent protests in China.
Read MoreMost Twitter users can no longer create new "Moments"
Twitter Moments allowed users to create curated collections of tweets. Now the company is effectively sunsetting the feature.
Read MoreIndiana sues TikTok over alleged security and child safety issues
Indiana has sued TikTok for allegedly misleading users on China's data access and violating child safety.
Read MoreInstagram is telling creators when and why their posts are ‘shadowbanned’
Instagram is updating its account status feature to help creators "understand if their account's content is eligible to be recommended to non-followers."
Read MoreWhatsApp now supports Meta's bitmoji-like avatars
WhatsApp now supports Meta's decidedly bitmoji-like avatars for use as stickers.
Read MoreSnap is testing paid upgrades to popular AR lenses
Snapchat is testing out a new way for its augmented reality lens creators to make money from their creations.
Read MoreTwitter reinstates account of Daily Stormer’s infamous neo-Nazi creator
Andrew Anglin spent his first day back on Twitter defending Ye's recent antisemitic rant.
Read MoreTikTok and Bumble join anti-revenge-porn initiative
Facebook and Instagram previously joined the StopNCII.org program to prevent the spread of non-consensual intimate images.
Read MoreYe's Twitter account suspended again following swastika tweet
Twitter has given Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, a 12-hour suspension after he tweeted a photo of the Star of David merged with the swastika.
Read MoreYe is no longer buying Parler, the ‘free speech’ social media app
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is no longer buying Parler, the controversial social media app that's billed itself as a "free speech" alternative to Twitter.
Read MoreDiscord server owners in the US can now create their own subscriptions
Discord creators in the US can now charge for subscriptions to their servers that include custom perks.
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Space (17)
NASA officially retires its InSight Mars lander
After two consecutive failed attempts to re-establish contact, NASA on Wednesday officially called an end to its four-year InSight Mars mission.
Read MoreVirgin Orbit gets the licenses it needs for the UK's first space launch
Virgin Orbit is set to make the first ever space flight from UK soil, after the nation's Civil Aviation Authority approved a "historic" first launch license.
Read MoreNASA's InSight lander says goodbye from Mars
"My power's really low, so this may be the last image I can send," the NASA InSight Twitter account said.
Read MoreRadiator leak from Russian ISS module leaves spacewalkers cooling their heels
A coolant leak on the Russian capsule Soyuz MS-22, docked to the ISS, halted a spacewalk.
Read MoreEverything NASA is taking to the moon before colonizing Mars
NASA's goal for Artemis is simple: to re-establish a human foothold on the Moon for the first time since 1972, and stay there. Here's how they'll do it.
Read MoreWatch NASA's ocean-monitoring satellite launch here at 6AM ET
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite will track the vast majority of water on Earth for the first time. It will help to improve flood forecasts, drought monitoring and models that predict rising sea levels.
Read MoreAudio from a Martian dust devil captured for the first time
The Perseverance rover captured the sound of a Martian dust devil for the first time.
Read MoreNASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission has returned to Earth
After a 25-and-a-half day flight to the Moon and back, NASA's Artemis 1 mission has returned to Earth.
Read MoreWatch NASA's Artemis 1 splashdown here, starting at 11AM ET
After 25 days in space, Orion is about to conclude its uncrewed test run to the Moon. The Artemis 1 mission will draw to a close when the NASA spacecraft splashes down in the Pacific Ocean at around 12:40PM ET.
Read MoreThe Biden administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to streamline space rules
The Biden administration is reportedly drafting an executive order designed to modernize federal space regulations.
Read MoreSpaceX's first civilian lunar mission will take BIGBANG'S T.O.P and DJ Steve Aoki to the Moon
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has picked his companions for SpaceX's first all-civilian mission to the Moon over a year after he put out a call for potential private astronauts.
Read MoreUN passes resolution to curb space debris from anti-satellite missile tests
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution designed to deter nations from blowing up satellites that create space debris.
Read MoreBlue Origin makes another bid for a NASA lunar lander contract
Astrobotic, which has developed a lunar rover, and Boeing are among Blue Origin's latest lunar lander partners.
Read MoreNASA posts high-resolution images of Orion's final lunar flyby
Orion just made its final pass around the moon on its way to Earth, and NASA has just released some of the best photos it's snapped so far.
Read MoreConstruction starts in Australia on the world's largest radio telescope
Construction has begun for the world's largest radio telescope, which will help explore the early universe.
Read MoreFCC allows SpaceX to deploy 7,500 second-gen Starlink satellites
The FCC has given SpaceX the go-ahead to build, deploy and operate up to 7,500 Starlink satellites for its Gen2 constellation.
Read MoreSouthern hemisphere’s largest radio telescope joins search for extraterrestrial tech
The Breakthrough Listen project will now be able to search more than a million stars within two years as it searches for signs of intelligent extraterrestrial life.
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Streaming (24)
A Stan Lee documentary will hit Disney+ next year
Marvel announced on Stan Lee's 100th birthday that Disney+ will release a documentary about the comic book icon's life.
Read MoreThe Morning After: YouTube is the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket
The top news stories today: YouTube is the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket, The Lastpass hack was worse than the company first reported, Tesla reveals an angular $300 wireless phone charger.
Read MoreYouTube will be the home of NFL Sunday Ticket starting in 2023
YouTube has snagged the rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package, which offers access to out-of-market games that air on FOX and CBS each Sunday. It will reportedly pay at least $2 billion a year for the bundle.
Read MoreThe best shows to binge watch over the holidays in 2022
Here are the best shows to watch over the 2022 holiday season, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreNike Training Club workout videos coming to Netflix on December 30th
Over 30 hours of Nike Training Club content are heading to Netflix, starting on December 30th.
Read MoreYouTube removes Pornhub channel over 'multiple violations'
YouTube has removed PornHub's official channel over what it called "multiple violations" of its community guidelines.
Read MoreTidal now lets you DJ for other paid users in real time
US Tidal users can now become DJs on the streaming service. The DJ feature, which is in beta, enables those on the HiFi Plus tier to share songs they're listening to with other paying users in real time.
Read MoreYouTube users will get a 24-hour timeout if their toxic comments are removed
YouTube is updating its rules around toxic comments that violate community community guidelines.
Read MoreSpotify is reportedly pulling back on its live audio ambitions
According to Bloomberg, the music and audio streaming service is ending the production of several live audio shows.
Read MoreNetflix subscribers can now play 'Kentucky Route Zero' and 'Twelve Minutes' on mobile
Netflix has added two more games to its library with 'Kentucky Route Zero' and 'Twelve Minutes. In early 2023, subscribers will be able to play 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge' on iOS and Android at no extra cost.
Read More'Westworld' and 'The Nevers' will soon be pulled from HBO Max
The shows could return as part of a free ad-supported service, reports suggest.
Read MoreNetflix is producing a live action 'My Hero Academia' movie
Netflix is adapting 'My Hero Academia' as a live action movie.
Read MoreNetflix and HBO Max led streaming services in the 2023 Golden Globes nominees
Netflix and HBO Max each received 14 television nominations for the 2023 Golden Globes.
Read MoreDisney+ launches $8 ad-supported plan, raises price on ad-free streaming
Unless you switch to a bundle, you'll now need to pay $11 per month to watch Disney+ without ads.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple Music is adding a karaoke mode
The top news stories today: Apple Music is adding a karaoke mode, HBO Max returns to Prime Video Channels in the US, 'Elden Ring' update will add multiplayer colosseum brawls.
Read MoreYouTube is bringing custom global emotes to live chats and comments
The first batch includes a buffering symbol and a 'game over' icon.
Read MoreApple Music now offers a karaoke mode
Apple Music now has a karaoke feature, Sing, that lets you handle the vocals.
Read MoreHBO Max returns to Prime Video Channels in the US
HBO Max is once again available through Amazon Prime Video Channels.
Read MoreThe original 1997 'Berserk' anime is coming to Netflix on December 1st in select regions (updated)
Berserk, the long-running manga that married fantasy and, well, violence, is coming back to the small screen.
Read MoreThe merged HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service could be simply called 'Max'
Warner Bros. Discover leaders reportedly see value in making HBO more a sub-brand alongside the likes of Discovery and CNN.
Read MoreAnime classic 'Berserk' still isn't available on Netflix in the US, UK and Canada
Netflix said the classic anime series 'Berserk' would stream starting December 1st, but it's still not available in the US.
Read MoreNetflix's latest 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' trailer teases the appearance of a certain bard
Netflix has shared a new action-packed trailer for The Witcher: Blood Origin. Watch until the end to catch Jaskier and Minnie Driver's new character.
Read MoreNetflix is reportedly expanding its pool of 'preview viewers'
According to The Wall Street Journal, Netflix is expanding its pool of preview viewers early next year to include as many as tens of thousands of subscribers.
Read MoreYouTube's top US videos of 2022 include Technoblade's farewell and Will Smith's slap
MrBeast racked up more subscribers in the US this year than any other individual creator.
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Tablets (2)
iPadOS 16.2 includes Freeform collaboration app and Stage Manager on an external display
iPadOS 16 launched a little later this year than its predecessors, and a few key features weren't quite ready. With iPadOS 16.2, which just arrived this afternoon, I think Apple has caught up with what it planned. There are two major new features on board here. First, Stage Manager multitasking now works across an external display, provided you're using an iPad with an M1 or M2 chip inside. Second, the collaborative brainstorming and productivity app Freeform is now available on the iPad.
Read MoreApple’s latest iPad drops to $399 at Amazon
The base model of Apple's new 10th-generation iPad is back down to $399 for a limited time.
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Tomorrow (1)
How to take a screenshot on any device
We've put together a comprehensive guide to taking a screenshot on the most popular phone, tablet, PC and gaming platforms, from iOS and macOS to Windows and Android.
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TV & Movies (11)
The best sci-fi movies, books and shows to consume over the holidays
The year 2022 delivered a number of great options in the sci-fi genre in books, TV, movies and podcasts and we gathered them here.
Read MoreThe Morning After: 'Avatar' sequel crashed some movie projectors in Japan
The top news stories today: 'Avatar' sequel's cutting-edge tech crashed some movie projectors in Japan, Ukraine strikes deal with SpaceX for thousands more Starlink antennas, Canada plans to enforce an ambitious zero-emission vehicle sales quota by 2026.
Read More'Avatar' sequel's cutting-edge tech crashed some movie projectors in Japan
Multiple theaters reported technical problems with the Avatar sequel with one reportedly forced to reduce the 48 fps frame rate down to 24 fps.
Read More'Death Stranding' will get a movie adaptation
Kojima Productions is working with LA-based Hammerstone Studios to develop a movie adaptation of Death Stranding.
Read More'Mythic Quest' is getting an Apple TV+ spinoff series
Apple TV+ has announced a 'Mythic Quest' spinoff. 'Mere Mortals' will delve deeper into the lives of those who are impacted by 'Mythic Quest,' the fictional game at the heart of the sitcom.
Read MoreAmazon's God of War series will tell the story of the 2018 Norse reboot
A 'God of War' series is officially a go at Amazon and we've learned more about what will take place.
Read MoreIMDb now lets performers remove their age and personal details
In a 180-degree shift, IMDb will now let performers choose whether to show their age, birth name and other personal info on their profiles.
Read More'Avatar: The Way of Water' is the first great high frame rate movie
Avatar: The Way of Water is a triumph: It's both a tremendous sequel and a great example of how high frame rate footage looks great.
Read MoreStunning ‘The Last of Us' trailer puts Joel and Ellie's relationship in the spotlight
The latest The Last of Us trailer is here and it's a stunner.
Read MoreJohn Wick's creator is writing a movie based on 'Sifu'
Derek Kolstad is also working on adaptations of Splinter Cell and Streets of Rage.
Read More'The Mandalorian' season 3 arrives on March 1st
The third season of 'The Mandalorian' will premiere on March 1st, 2023 and will be available for streaming on Disney+.
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Wearables (7)
How to set up your new Apple Watch
Here's how to set up your new Apple Watch, with tips and tricks from Engadget editors.
Read MoreMovano takes on Oura with the Evie smart ring designed 'for women'
Health company Movano has teased its first smart ring, the Evie, designed to track women's health.
Read MoreHow to connect AirPods to your iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch and more
If you're having trouble connecting your AirPods, our guide will help you pair them with your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and other devices.
Read MoreNothing could release its next wireless earbuds under a new brand
Nothing is reportedly preparing to release a pair of true wireless headphones under a new flanker brand.
Read MoreHTC plans to reveal its Meta Quest competitor next month
HTC will reveal a virtual reality and augmented reality headset at CES. The device will support full color passthrough and have a privacy focus.
Read MoreDyson’s Zone air-purifying headphones start at $949
Dyson's unique Zone noise-canceling headphones will start at $949 when they arrive in the US next year.
Read MoreHuawei teases a smartwatch with built-in wireless earbuds
Huawei has teased a wild smartwatch that includes wireless earbuds you charge underneath the dial.
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Xbox (5)
‘Sifu’ is getting an arena mode and heading to Xbox in March 2023
Sifu's long-awaited Arena mode will arrive next March, alongside the Xbox and Steam versions of the game.
Read MoreAll 'League of Legends' and 'Valorant' characters will be free on Game Pass starting next week
We knew Riot's biggest games were coming to Xbox Game Pass, but now we know the exact date.
Read MoreXbox thinks its game soundscapes can lull you to sleep
Listening to 'Sea of Thieves' and 'Halo Infinite' soundtracks can help you relax, apparently.
Read MoreXbox will start charging $70 for some Series X/S games
Making first-party games more expensive could prompt more people to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass.
Read More'Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' will hit Xbox Game Pass on December 6th
'Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga,' 'High on Life' and 'Hot Wheels Unleashed' are all coming to Game Pass in the next couple of weeks.
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