Rode's first headset is aimed at creators and gamers
Rode has unveiled its first headset, and it's built for both gamers and creatives.
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Marshall's Middleton Bluetooth speaker is the company's new weatherproof flagship
Marshall's new portable Bluetooth boombox is rugged, IP67 rated and offers 360-degree sound.
Read MoreIK's iRig Stream Mic Pro is a do-it-all microphone for musicians and content creators
IK Multimedia has launched the iRig Stream Mic Pro designed to be more versatile than typical multimedia mics from Blue and others.
Read MoreLG's latest portable projector brings smart TV features beyond the living room
LG has unveiled a portable projector that brings media apps and phone casting to more rooms in your home.
Read MoreKeychron's Q1 Pro is a wireless version of its best mechanical keyboard
Until now, you had to choose between wireless convenience or high-end customization. Now you can have both with the latest aluminum deck from Keychron
Read MoreLogitech's Brio 300 HD webcams offer auto light correction and noise reduction for $70
Logitech has unveiled a colorful, budget-oriented line of 1080p webcams, the $70 (£75) Brio 300 series.
Read MoreAstell & Kern's latest mobile DAC brings 32-bit audio with fewer sacrifices
Astell & Kern has unveiled a new phone-friendly DAC that delivers 32-bit audio without as many compromises.
Read MoreUniversal Audio launches two new premium microphones
The Sphere DLX and Sphere LX from Universal Audio are fairly pricey microphones, but they're still cheap compared to the premium gear they emulate.
Read MoreMaker of the Stem Player drops Ye, builds a portable projector
The makers of the Stem Player are back with a portable projector with a confusing premise and a high asking price.
Read MoreDJI's lightweight RS 3 Mini camera stabilizer is designed to be used with one hand
Where DJI's RS 3 and RS 3 Pro stabilizers were about maximum convenience and power, the company's new model is about reducing as much weight as possible.
Read MoreRaspberry Pi's new 12-megapixel camera modules provide powered autofocus
Raspberry Pi has launched the Camera Module 3 with big improvements, including higher resolution, infrared, HDR, autofocus and more.
Read MoreMSI made a router with antennas that follow you around your house
While it may not go on sale until sometime next year, the addition of antennas that can track you around your house to its upcoming router is both a super fun and functional solution to slow Wi-Fi.
Read MoreRazer's Leviathan V2 Pro PC soundbar can adjust 3D audio based on your head position
Razer's Leviathan V2 Pro is a beamforming PC soundbar with an IR camera that detects your head position and helps to optimize the 3D audio output. The company also revealed the Kiyo Pro Ultra, which seemingly has the biggest sensor ever used in a webcam.
Read MoreAudio-Technica adapted its popular M50x headphones into headsets
Audio-Technica has tapped into drivers from its M50x headphones for a new line of wired headsets. The regular M50xSTS has a 3.5mm headphone input and XLR connector. Another model with USB connectivity that adds some extra features.
Read MoreVictrola's Stream Onyx is a more affordable version of its Sonos-compatible turntable
Victrola is making good on its promise to expand its Sonos-compatible turntable lineup with the Stream Onyx. Visually and functionally, it's very similar to the Stream Carbon, which was released last fall, but it costs $599, 25 percent less than the Carbon.
Read MoreEmber's upcoming Travel Mug 2+ can be tracked in Apple's Find My app
Soon you'll be alerted if your left your Ember Travel Mug behind via Apple Find My.
Read MoreDrop's tiny desktop speakers promise audiophile quality for only $129
Drop's first in-house designed speakers are small, customizable and promise audiophile-quality sound.
Read MoreJBL updates its Quantum lineup of gaming headphones and earbuds
JBL updated its Quantum gaming headphones lineup for 2023.
Read MoreHyperX leans into 3D printing for its next wave of gaming accessories
In an expansion to its gaming accessories, HyperX is turning to color 3D printing as a way to create more personalized peripherals in 2023.
Read MoreAlienware reveals its first 500Hz gaming monitor
Those looking for ultra-smooth gaming may be interested in Alienware's latest display. The Dell brand has unveiled its first 500Hz monitor. The inventively named 24.5-inch 500Hz Gaming Monitor has a Full HD display and a native refresh rate of 480Hz, but it overclocks to 500Hz.
Read MoreDell unveils a 6K monitor with an IPS Black panel
Dell's latest UltraSharp monitors include a 31.5-inch 6K display with an IPS Black panel. It says this can deliver 41 percent deeper blacks and up to 1.2 times better color accuracy than regular IPS panel
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AI (21)
OpenAI's new tool may help you identify text written by ChatGPT
Facing pressure from educators, OpenAI released a tool that tries to tell whether pasted text was machine-generated.
Read MoreA new AI voice tool is already being abused to make deepfake celebrity audio clips
ElevenLabs' AI speech synthetizer is being used to generate clips featuring voices that sound like celebrities reading or saying something questionable.
Read MoreChina's biggest search engine is to set launch a ChatGPT rival in March
Chinese search giant Baidu aims to introduce a ChatGPT-like AI service that give conversational results.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Will AI be your next lawyer?
The top news stories today: DOJ says it disrupted a major global ransomware group, AI chat bot ChatGPT (barely) passed graduate business and law exams, Hacker arrested for trying to sell personal information of nearly every Austrian citizen.
Read MoreChatGPT (barely) passed graduate business and law exams
ChatGPT is good enough to pass some graduate business and law exams... but it won't earn a scholarship.
Read MoreBuzzFeed is the latest publisher to embrace AI-generated content
In a Thursday morning internal memo acquired by the Wall Street Journal, Buzzfeed Chief Executive Jonah Peretti announced plans to embrace AI in both editorial and business operations.
Read MoreJail threats stop AI 'robot lawyer' from making its debut in court
DoNotPay's AI-powered technology was supposed to help a defendant fight a traffic ticket in court next month.
Read MoreCNET had to correct most of its AI-written articles
CNET has issued corrections for over half of the AI-written articles the outlet recently attributed to its CNET Money team.
Read MoreNY AG wants answers on Madison Square Garden's use of facial recognition against legal opponents
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to MSG Entertainment after the company denied entry to lawyers working for firms involved in active litigation against the company.
Read MoreCNET pauses publication of AI-written stories amid controversy
CNET is pausing releases of AI-written articles after uproars over errors and a lack of disclosure.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Getty Images sues AI art generator
The top news stories today: Twitter admits it's intentionally breaking third-party apps, Getty Images sues AI art generator over data-scraping allegations, Samsung's new 200-megapixel sensor will probably appear in the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Read MoreCNET is reviewing its AI-written articles after being notified of serious errors
If you visit any of CNET's AI-written articles, you'll now see an editor's note at the top that says: "We are currently reviewing this story for accuracy. If we find errors, we will update and issue corrections."
Read MoreGetty Images sues the maker of AI art generator Stable Diffusion over data scraping allegations
On Tuesday, Getty Images announced that it is suing Stability AI, maker of the popular AI art tool Stable Diffusion, in a London court over alleged copyright violations.
Read MoreHitting the Books: How to build a music recommendation 'information-space-beast'
As of October, music makers are uploading 100,000 new songs every day to streaming services like Spotify. That is too much music. It's a monumental problem that data scientist Glenn McDonald is working to solve.
Read MoreVoice AI company SoundHound has reportedly laid off half its workforce
SoundHound, the company that once said it wanted to challenge Amazon and Google's dominance in the AI voice market, has reportedly cut about half its workforce.
Read MoreCNET has used an AI to write financial explainers nearly 75 times since November
Turns out CNET has been using AI to write financial explainers and only mumblecoughed that it was doing so.
Read MoreOpenAI will soon test a paid version of its hit ChatGPT bot
ChatGPT will soon be available in a paid version, if you're willing to be part of a pilot program for the chatbot.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Microsoft's VALL-E AI can replicate a voice from a three-second sample
The top news stories today: Microsoft's VALL-E AI can replicate a voice from short voice samples, NASA funds ideas and prototypes for future space exploration, The first-ever UK space flight fails to reach orbit.
Read MoreNew York City public schools ban OpenAI's ChatGPT
As NYC public schools block the chatbot from school devices and networks, AI's societal ramifications are just getting started.
Read MoreLenovo turns to 'AI' to optimize its 2023 gaming laptops
Lenovo's 2023 gaming laptops have a dedicated AI chip that supposedly improves performance and efficiency.
Read MoreNanoleaf's Sense+ Control lighting line can automate itself
Nanoleaf's new Sense+ Control light switches connect to a Thread Border Router that features an assistant that can automate your lights.
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Amazon Fresh will soon require a minimum order of over $150 for free delivery
Amazon has updated its Fresh grocery page to note that only orders worth above $150 will be delivered for free within a two-hour window by the end of next month.
Read MoreAmazon's Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is now available for $100
It comes with 2,600 lumens of LED lighting and a camera with motion detection and two-way audio.
Read MoreAmazon workers strike in UK for the first time
Amazon union workers in the UK are striking for the first time over wages and what they call "severe" working conditions.
Read MoreAmazon's RxPass offers Prime members generic medications for $5 a month
The RxPass program lets subscribers get as many medications as they need for covered conditions for $5 a month.
Read MoreAmazon's drone delivery division was reportedly hit hard by layoffs
Amazon's drone delivery program has seemingly been hit hard by the company's mass layoffs. Around half of the employees at an Oregon test site were let go, CNBC reports, as were workers in the design, maintenance, systems engineering and flight operations teams.
Read MoreAmazon raises Music Unlimited streaming prices in the US and UK
Amazon Music Unlimited prices are going up in the US and UK, rising a dollar from $10 to $11 stateside starting on February 21, 2023.
Read MoreAmazon is shutting down the AmazonSmile charity program in February
The e-commerce giant said "the program has not grown to create the impact that [it] had originally hoped" almost a decade after it was launched.
Read MoreAmazon fails to overturn Staten Island warehouse's vote to unionize
Amazon has failed to convince Cornele Overstreet, a regional director with the National Labor Relations Board, to overturn JFK8 workers' vote in favor of unionization.
Read MoreAmazon brings Prime shipping to more third-party sites on January 31st
Amazon is bringing 'Buy with Prime' to third-party sites in the US at the end of January.
Read MoreAmazon opens its Sidewalk bandwidth-sharing network to third-party devices
Amazon has announced that Sidewalk now has the needed "coverage and tools" ready to make the service available to third-party developers.
Read MoreRing finally debuts its in-car security camera
A few years later than planned, the car security camera will begin shipping in February.
Read MoreAmazon's expanded job cuts will affect over 18,000 employees
Majority of the employees losing their jobs would come from Amazon's retail and recruiting divisions.
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US labor regulator says Apple violated employee rights with restrictive work rules
The National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) has determined that Apple's rules around leaks violate worker's rights.
Read MoreApple could limit WiFi 6E availability to iPhone 15 Pro models
According to a leaked antenna design document, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will include WiFi 6E connectivity, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will not.
Read MoreApple will reportedly let anyone make apps for its mixed reality headset using Siri
Apple is said to be working on a tool that would let anyone make AR apps using its future mixed reality headset.
Read MoreApple reportedly delays development of its own WiFi chips
Notable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the tech giant has chosen to devote its resources to developing its A-series and M-series processors.
Read MoreApple now offers less for some iPhone trade-ins
Apple has quietly adjusted the trade-in values it offers for its own devices, with older iPhone models primarily affected.
Read MoreApple’s mixed reality headset could feature full-body FaceTime avatars
A new report details many of the features that Apple's long-rumored mixed reality headset is expected to have. The device may finally be revealed this spring.
Read MoreApple releases iOS 16.3 with support for physical security keys
Apple's latest mobile software update lets you log into your Apple ID with a physical security key.
Read MoreApple may have scrapped plans for a new HomePod mini
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says he believes Apple is not "actively working" on a new HomePod mini.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pros and Mac Mini
This week, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about Apple's new M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pros and Mac Mini.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple's HomePod returns with new smart home features
The top news stories today: Apple's HomePod returns with new smart home features, Amazon is shutting down the AmazonSmile charity program in February, Google may be working on a location tracker like Apple's AirTag.
Read MoreApple may release an ‘iPad-based’ smart home device to compete with Nest Hub and Echo Show
Apple is reportedly working on an iPad-like smart home device designed to compete against Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub products.
Read MoreApple is activating the HomePod mini's dormant temperature sensor
Apple now says the HomePod mini has a temperature and humidity sensor — a feature dormant since the speaker launched.
Read MoreApple's larger HomePod returns with upgraded audio and more smart home tools
Today, Apple resurrected the bigger unit with several notable upgrades along the way, including upgraded audio, an S7 chip, more smart home abilities and a lower price.
Read MoreApple is reportedly working on a cheaper mixed-reality headset
Apple is already working on a more affordable version of its yet-to-be-announced mixed reality headset, according to Bloomberg and The Information.
Read MoreApple will audit its labor practices in the US after union-busting accusations
Apple has agreed to audit its labor practices in the US after regulators and employees accused the company of union busting. In a filing, Apple said it will review its "efforts to comply with its Human Rights Policy as it relates to workers' freedom of association and collective bargaining rights."
Read MoreApple's M2 Pro and M2 Max chips finally arrive for MacBook Pro and Mac mini
As rumored, Apple has unveiled is new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips that will arrive very soon in new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini computers.
Read MoreApple may unveil new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros tomorrow
Apple is said to be announcing 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 chips as soon as tomorrow.
Read MoreApple CEO Tim Cook is taking a 40 percent pay cut in 2023
For 2023, Cook's target salary is $49 million, down $35 million from his target salary in 2022.
Read MoreApple's new AirPods Max and $99 AirPods could launch next year
Apple is working on an update to the AirPods Max headphones and developing an AirPods "lite" with a $99 target price, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote.
Read MoreApple is reportedly working on a touchscreen MacBook Pro
The first model would allegedly arrive in 2025.
Read MoreApple finally lets businesses customize their listings in Maps
Apple hopes to make Maps more helpful by giving stores custom location cards.
Read MoreApple Watch ruled to have infringed Masimo's pulse oximeter patent by US judge
The International Trade Commission will now reportedly examine whether to impose an import ban on Apple Watches with blood oxygen monitoring capabilities.
Read MoreApple will reportedly start using in-house displays for its watches by 2024
Bloomberg says Apple's homegrown display tech will also make its way to its other devices, including the iPhone.
Read MoreApple will reportedly use in-house wireless chips in iPhones by 2025
Apple is now reportedly set to replace the Bluetooth, cellular and WiFi chips in iPhones with its own parts by 2025.
Read MoreApple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset could finally debut this spring
According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to announce its long-rumored Reality Pro headset sometime in the spring.
Read MoreApple reportedly cancels development of fourth-generation iPhone SE
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple recently told suppliers it would not release a fourth-generation iPhone SE model in 2024.
Read MoreApple's big Fitness+ update adds kickboxing, Beyoncé workouts and more
Apple's latest Fitness+ updates are here, and it looks to be one of the biggest January releases for the service since it launched.
Read MoreApple's new audiobook narration service uses AI voices
It launched a catalogue of audiobooks that use its AI-powered digital voices.
Read MoreApple fined $8.5 million in France over targeted App Store ads (updated)
Apple is facing a $8.5 million fine in France for allegedly gathering data for targeted App Store ads without permission.
Read MoreApple is raising the price of battery replacements for older iPhones on March 1st
Apple is hiking the prices for older iPhone battery replacements by $20 on March 1st.
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Aimi's mobile app lets you remix its endless AI-generated beats
The company's AI generated audio "experiences" can now be remixed on the fly and tailored to your preferences via the new mobile app launching today.
Read MoreChrome can now lock Incognito tabs on Android behind biometric authentication
Locked Incognito sessions first became available on Android in 2022, but as an experimental feature you'd have to activate via a flag.
Read MoreAndroid 14 can block users from sideloading very old apps
Android 14 code could block users from installing ancient apps, so long as phone makers use the feature.
Read MoreHow to share your screen on FaceTime
If you've ever wished you could just show someone what you're talking about rather than trying to describe it, Apple's screen sharing function for FaceTime can help.
Read MoreWhatsApp's native Mac app beta is now available to all
Mac users who have been waiting for a native version of WhatsApp can now download it without restrictions.
Read MoreFortnite’s native iOS version won’t allow players to spend V-Bucks after January 30th
Starting later this month, Epic won't allow you to spend Fortnite's V-Bucks currency within the native iOS and macOS versions of the game.
Read MoreTapbots shuts down Tweetbot as it pivots to Mastodon
Tweetbot has shut down due to Twitter's ban on third-party apps, but a Mastodon client is taking its place.
Read MoreRED's V-Raptor cameras can now upload 8K RAW footage directly to Adobe's Frame.io
RED's V-Raptor camera systems can now directly upload 8K RAW footage to the cloud thanks to Adobe.
Read MoreWikipedia's first desktop design update in a decade doesn't rock the boat (updated)
Wikipedia's desktop website has finally been redesigned, but it's a stealthier upgrade than you might think.
Read MoreSerato Studio 2.0 gets stem audio separation
Serato's beat making app Studio 2.0 gets stem audio separation added to its toolset.
Read MoreWhat happens when smart bulbs meet dumb software?
Over the holiday period, I tried to update my Philips Hue bridge, and that's a far harder process than it needs to be.
Read MoreArturia turns the MiniFreak into a standalone soft synth
Arturia's MiniFreak V was originally only available to those who bought the hardware instrument.
Read MoreBreast pump maker Willow now has an Apple Watch app
Willow's companion app for Apple Watch enables users to start and pause sessions, switch pump modes and adjust suction levels, all from their wrist.
Read MoreNVIDIA Broadcast will maintain eye contact even if you're looking away from the camera
NVIDIA's Broadcast software now 'fixes' your gaze during livestreams and video recording.
Read MoreZoom’s avatars now let you appear as a cartoon version of yourself
Zoom is adding cartoonish human avatars to video meetings, for times when you don't want to appear on camera.
Read MoreGoogle's revamped Android Auto experience is now available
Google is rolling out an Android Auto overhaul that will soon include WhatsApp calling.
Read MoreSignify wants you to pay $130 for an app that syncs Samsung TVs to Philips Hue lights
Signify's new app can sync the colors of whatever's playing on certain Samsung TVs to your Philips Hue lights. It'll only set you back around $138 (yikes).
Read MoreDoorDash can now drop off your packages
DoorDash now picks up your packages from FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service.
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The US government is reportedly cracking down harder on exports to Huawei
The United States government has reportedly stopped issuing licenses that allow companies in the country to export to Huawei, according to The Financial Times.
Read MoreCWA files unfair labor practice charge against eBay's trading card subsidiary
The CWA has accused TCGplayer of 'unlawful surveillance of union activity.' If TCGplayer workers' union drive is successful, they'll form the first union within eBay.
Read MoreTesla's volatile Q4 couldn't dampen its record setting year
Between its ongoing supply chain constraints, bruta layoffs and a plummeting stock price, the past year has been a glass case of emotion for Tesla and its embattled CEO, Elon Musk.
Read MoreWorkers at eBay-owned trading card marketplace TCGplayer are trying to unionize
More than 280 workers at TCGplayer, an online marketplace for trading card games like 'Magic: The Gathering' and 'Pokémon,' are trying to unionize. A supermajority of the workers have filed for a union representation election. If they're successful, they'll form the first union at eBay, which bought TCGplayer in 2022.
Read MoreBlizzard support studio workers drop union bid (updated)
Workers at a Blizzard support studio have dropped their bid to unionize, allegedly due to pressure tactics.
Read MoreElon Musk says his SpaceX shares would've funded his plan to take Tesla private
Musk also said that Tesla's $420-per-share price in his infamous 'funding secured' tweets wasn't a weed joke.
Read MoreSpotify is laying off 6 percent of employees
Spotify is laying off 6 percent of its workforce as part of a company-wide restructuring, CEO Daniel Ek wrote in a message to employees.
Read MoreElon Musk defends 'funding secured' tweets in Tesla shareholder trial
Elon Musk said that just because he tweets something, it "does not mean people believe it or will act accordingly."
Read MoreNetflix co-founder Reed Hastings steps down as co-CEO
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is stepping down from his joint CEO role.
Read MoreThe tech industry still has a long way to go when it comes to accessibility
The tech industry's progress in 2022 was mixed, and there is more work to be done, as always.
Read MoreCourt rejects Elon Musk’s request to move Tesla shareholder trial out of San Francisco
A federal judge has denied Elon Musk's request to move his upcoming trial against a group of Tesla shareholders to Texas. Musk's legal team had argued he wouldn't get a fair trial due to a biased jury pool.
Read MoreInstacart will pay $5.25 million to settle a workers' benefit case
Instacart will pay workers $5.1 million as part of a settlement after it allegedly failed to provide some benefits, as The San Francisco Chronicle reports. San Francisco accused the company of violating healthcare and paid sick leave ordinances.
Read MoreApple TV and Apple Music apps quietly appear on the Microsoft Store
Apple Music and Apple TV apps have quietly arrived as preview versions on Microsoft Windows 11.
Read MoreBiden calls for bipartisan legislation to keep Big Tech in check
The president has urged Democrats and Republicans to 'find common ground" and protect privacy, competition and children.
Read MoreCoinbase is laying off another 950 workers amid a crypto market downturn
Coinbase is reducing its operating expenses by a quarter and laying off around a fifth of its employees. The company previously laid off roughly 1,100 people in June.
Read MoreElon Musk asks court to move Tesla shareholder trial to Texas over potential juror bias
Elon Musk has asked a federal judge to move his upcoming Tesla shareholder trial out of San Francisco due to "local negativity."
Read MoreJack Ma cedes control of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group
Jack Ma had previously held more than 50 percent of voting shares at Ant Group.
Read MoreWatch Sony's CES 2023 keynote in under 9 minutes
Sony has focused its CES efforts of late on electric cars, now in partnership with Honda, and this year was more of the same.
Read MoreCoinbase agrees a $100 million settlement with a New York regulator
Coinbase will pay a $50 million fine following claims that it wasn't conducting sufficient background checks on customers. A New York regulator said that and other issues "made the Coinbase platform vulnerable to serious criminal conduct."
Read MoreRoku is finally building its own TVs
Roku will be building its own smart TVs for the first time.
Read MoreDisgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder and former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, has pleaded not guilty to federal wire fraud charges and other crimes.
Read MoreLG's 2023 OLED TVs are up to 70 percent brighter
LG has unveiled its 2023 range of OLED TVs, and the G3 models are up to 70 percent brighter.
Read MoreTwitter sued for not paying San Francisco office rent
The owner of the Hartford Building in San Francisco, the home of Twitter HQ, is suing the social media company for failing to pay $136,250 in rent.
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Withings U-Scan hands-on at CES 2023
Withings has already made a name for itself as a maker of smart scales and ultra-stylish activity trackers. Now, the French health-tech company is making a foray into the world of medical analysis, building a device to scan people's urine. It's initially intended as a way of supporting decentralized clinical trials, the company hopes to offer it as a consumer health-tech device in the future. Say hello to U-Scan.
Read MoreNVIDIA's CES 2023 keynote in under 10 minutes
At CES 2023, NVIDIA announced new hardware such as their updated Geforce GPUs, and a new lineup of RTX 40 series laptops, new and improved cloud based productivity software, and much more. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/Engadget Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engadget Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engadget Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@engadget The Engadget Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... More about Engadget Audio: https://www.engadget.com/2019-08-01-e... Read more: http://www.engadget.com
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Buying Guides (39)
Amazon is offering a $50 gift card when you buy a year of Microsoft 365 Family
Today only, Amazon is offering a 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Family bundled with a $50 Amazon gift card for $100.
Read MoreApple's latest iPad Air models are $99 off right now
It's a good time to pick up one of Apple's latest M1-equipped iPad Air models, as they've dropped back down to all-time low prices.
Read MoreThe Meta Quest Pro is $400 off right now
Meta's pricey Quest Pro VR headset is on sale for the first time ever.
Read MoreLG, Samsung and TCL TVs drop ahead of the Super Bowl, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include LG's 48-inch OLED TV for $987, TCL's 5-Series 4K TV for $370 and Anker's Nano II 65W charger for $35, among other discounts.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Buds 2 are $55 off right now
You can now grab Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 at Amazon in multiple colors for just $95, for a savings of $55 or 37 percent.
Read MoreApple's Studio Display drops to a record low price at Amazon
The Apple Studio Display is down to its lowest price yet at Amazon.
Read MoreSanDisk external drives and microSD cards are up to 65 percent off
SanDisk microSD cards and external drives are currently on sale at Amazon. It never hurts to have extra storage on hand.
Read MoreWhat to buy if you want to start producing music at home
These days it's not necessary to go to a giant studio with overpriced, pro-grade gear to record a Grammy-winning record. You can do it right from the comfort of your own bedroom in fact, using tools priced for even the most casual of hobbyists. It's not news that the tools of creation or the avenues for distributing art are accessible to more people than ever. But the cultural institutions that have dominated popular music for so long can no longer ignore the bedroom producer or budding Soundcloud star. Maybe you've been inspired to build your own home recording studio. And maybe, you're not quite sure where to start. Well, an audio interface, a good mic and a decent set of headphones will get you pretty far. But the first thing you'll need is probably staring you right in the face: a computer.
Read MoreAnker charging accessories are up to 49 percent off in Amazon sale
A bunch of Anker powerbanks, cables and chargers are on sale right now at Amazon.
Read MoreApple's latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro is up to $200 off
The 12.9-inch version of Apple's M2-powered iPad Pro has dropped to its lowest price to date. You can snag the premium tablet for up to $200 off.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core falls to a new low of $100
Microsoft's best Xbox One and Xbox series wireless controller is the Xbox Elite Series 2, and the white Core version is now available at the lowest price we've seen yet.
Read MoreLogitech's affordable Litra Glow streamer light falls back to an all-time low
Logitech's Litra Glow Premium already offers a lot of features $60, but now it has dropped back to an all-time low price of $50 on Amazon.
Read MoreAmazon's Fire tablets are up to 43 percent off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today, including deals on Kindle, Apple, Bose, Roomba and more.
Read MoreA bunch of 2022 Sony TVs are on sale right now
A number of Sony TVs are on sale across multiple retailers, including the well-reviewed X95K Mini LED set down to a new all-time low.
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle Kids e-readers are up to $50 off right now
Amazon is selling the 2022 Kindle Kids at a discount for the first time since it was released in September last year.
Read MoreApple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro gets its first discount on Amazon
Amazon and Best Buy already have discounts or perks for pre-ordering the new 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Read MoreShark's new 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop is cheaper than ever right now
Shark's new AI Ultra 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $450 right now, which is even cheaper than it was on Black Friday last year.
Read MoreiRobot's Roomba 694 robot vacuum is back on sale for $179
Our current favorite budget robot vacuum is $95 off its usual price at Amazon right now. iRobot's Roomba 694 usually retails for $274 but is seeing a 35 percent discount.
Read MoreAmazon has a big sale on TP-Link routers and smart home gadgets
If you're looking for new routers, mesh WiFi systems and smart home devices, such as lights and plugs, TP-Link is selling quite a few at a discount on Amazon.
Read MoreSamsung SSDs and memory cards are over 60 percent off at Amazon
Samsung SSDs and memory cards are steeply discounted as part of an Amazon sale.
Read MoreAmazon's latest sale knocks up to 43 percent off Fire tablets
Amazon is having an January sale on its 8- and 10-inch Fire HD tablets with some of the lowest prices we've seen.
Read MoreiRobot's Roomba Combo j7+ vacuum and mop is $200 off right now
iRobot's new Combo j7+ robot vacuum and mop is $200 off and on sale for the first time.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel 7 is on sale for $499, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the Pixel 7 for $499, the 10.2-inch iPad for $250, and the Fitbit Charge 5 for $100, among other discounts.
Read MoreBeats Studio Buds drop back to $90 at Amazon
The moon gray version of Apple's Beats Studio Buds have dropped to $90. Other colors are on sale too, but they'll cost you a bit more at $100, which is still a third off the usual price of $150.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Watch 5 falls back to an all time low
If you have your eye on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 but have been waiting for a sale, Amazon has a good one right now.
Read MoreFitbit's Charge 5 fitness tracker is back down to an all-time low of $100
The Fitbit Charge 5 just dropped back down to it's all-time-low price of $100. That's the same price we saw for Black Friday and a tidy $50 discount off it's usual $150.
Read MoreApple's iPad mini is back on sale for an all-time low of $400
A quick PSA for anyone who has been looking to pick up Apple's iPad mini: The 64GB version of the diminutive tablet is back on sale for $400, matching the lowest price we've tracked.
Read MoreAmazon’s latest Fire TV Cube gets its first discount
The third-gen Fire TV Cube enables you to control a cable box via Alexa voice commands. It supports WiFi 6E, Dolby Vision, HDR and Dolby Atmos.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel 7 phones are up to $150 off right now
Google's Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are up to $150 off at Amazon — they're some of the best prices we've seen.
Read MoreTribit's powerful Bluetooth speakers are up to 52 percent off right now
There are a lot of portable Bluetooth speakers out there, but if you're looking for something that not only has big sound, but is IPX7 waterproof, your choices dwindle considerably.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The best of CES 2023
The top news stories today: Apple's long-rumored mixed reality headset could finally debut this spring, Samsung might unveil the Galaxy S23 series on February 1st, The best of CES 2023.
Read MoreAnker charging accessories are at all-time lows today
You can now grab a number of Anker chargers and other smartphone accessors at Amazon with discounts of up to 46 percent.
Read MoreThe best of CES 2023
After canceling our CES plans in 2022 (and not even having the option of attending in person in 2021), the Engadget team sent a dozen staffers to CES 2023 this week, including reporters, editors and videographers. Here are Engadget's top picks from 11 categories, and our overall favorite from this year's show.
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle Scribe is on sale for the first time, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
When we weren't distracted by all the cool stuff at CES, we found some pretty great deals on tech that you can buy right now.
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle Scribe drops to $295 with its first discount
If you've been looking to grab Amazon's new Kindle Scribe but didn't want to jump in at full price, Amazon has rolled out the first set of discounts on its latest top-of-the-line e-reader with note-taking support.
Read MoreRazer's Blade 15 gaming laptops with 12th-gen Intel CPUs are $400 off
This is the configuration of Razer's Blade 15 that we recommend in our latest gaming laptop guide, thanks to its combo of bleeding-edge performance and speedy graphics.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest WiFi Pro routers are down to their lowest price ever
Google's Nest WiFi Pro routers were built to act as Matter controllers or hubs — in addition to providing 6E WiFi access -- and they've just hit their lowest price ever.
Read MoreNintendo Switch Online deal brings a one-year family plan and a 256GB microSD card down to $50
A new bundle deal for Nintendo's Switch Online service has brought a 12-month family plan and a 256GB SanDisk microSD card down to $50.
Read MoreThe Beats Fit Pro earbuds are back on sale for $160
Amazon knocks 20 percent off the Beats Fit Pro earbuds, bringing them back down to their Black Friday price of $160.
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Computing (10)
Frontier rolls out 5Gbps fiber internet across the US
Frontier is challenging AT&T and Google by trotting out 5Gbps internet access across its network.
Read MoreUS, Netherlands and Japan reportedly agree to limit China's access to chipmaking equipment
The Biden administration has reportedly reached an agreement with the Netherlands and Japan to restrict China's access to advanced chipmaking machinery made by ASML and Nikon.
Read MoreThe FAA grounded all US flights because contractors mistakenly deleted files
The contractors working on the Federal Aviation Administration's NOTAM system apparently deleted files by accident, leading to the delays and cancellations of thousands of US flights.
Read MoreIntel’s new desktop processor reaches 6GHz without overclocking
After coming close to the 6GHz barrier last year, Intel has a new chip that meets that threshold at stock speeds.
Read MorePC shipments saw their largest decline ever last quarter
PC shipments plunged over 28 percent last quarter — the worst such drop in history, according to analysts.
Read MoreThe tech pioneer behind Sound Blaster has passed away
Singaporean inventor and tech pioneer Sim Wong Hoo has passed away on January 4th at the age of 67.
Read MoreLG Display's latest foldable OLED can bend in both directions
Lg Display is back at CES with two new mobile OLED concepts: a 17-inch laptop-like device and an 8-inch display with "360-degree" folding abilities.
Read MoreAMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU hits 5.7Ghz, has 144MB of 3D V-Cache
AMD unveiled its first Ryzen 7000 CPUs with 3D V-Cache.
Read MoreWe may see Roku TVs with OLED in 2023
Roku unveiled an OLED TV reference design, which will help its partners to build Roku TVs with OLED screens.
Read MoreNVIDIA unveils the $799 RTX 4070 Ti
NVIDIA finally unveiled its latest mid-range GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti, at CES 2023.
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Cybersecurity (16)
EU vows to get tougher on Big Tech privacy violations
The EU is taking a tougher stance on Big Tech privacy investigations.
Read MoreFederal prosecutors ask court to bar Sam Bankman-Fried from using Signal
Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly used Signal earlier this month to contact the general counsel of FTX.
Read MoreDutch hacker arrested for trying to sell the personal information of nearly every Austrian citizen
A hacker was arrested in November after trying to sell stolen personal info for nearly everyone registered to live in Austria.
Read MoreDOJ says it disrupted a major global ransomware group
The US Department of Justice announced Thursday it infiltrated and disrupted the Hive ransomware operation.
Read MoreUber Eats now shows users which of their personal details couriers can see
Uber Eats' latest feature lets you know which of your personal details a courier can see before, during and after delivery.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Ticketmaster wants Congress to fix its bot problem
The top news stories today: Ticketmaster wants Congress to fix its bot problem, Amazon's RxPass offers Prime members generic medications for $5 a month, NASA and DARPA will test nuclear engines for crewed missions to Mars.
Read MoreTwitter engineers can still use 'GodMode' to tweet as any account, claims whistleblower
A new Twitter whistleblower has spoken to Congress and the FTC, claiming the company's engineers can still access the "GodMode" that lets its engineers tweet as anyone.
Read MoreTicketmaster knows it has a bot problem, but it wants Congress to fix it
Live Nation president and CFO Joe Berchtold defended Ticketmaster and called on Congress to act to prevent another Taylor Swift fiasco.
Read MoreRiot Games may delay ‘League of Legends’ patch following cybersecurity breach
Riot Games, the studio behind League of Legends and Valorant, says a recent security breach may affect its content release schedule.
Read MoreT-Mobile data breach compromised 37 million customers' data
The carrier said in a regulatory filing that it discovered the issue on January 5th, but that it believes the bad actors had been taking data from the company since November 25th.
Read MoreUS law enforcement has warrantless access to many money transfers
US law enforcement can access details of some international money transfers without a warrant.
Read MoreThe Guardian says ransomware attack compromised staff's personal data
The Guardian has confirmed that it was the victim of ransomware, and that the attackers accessed staff personal data.
Read MoreCitizen’s volunteer ‘safety’ app accidentally doxxes singer Billie Eilish
On Thursday evening, the Citizen app pushed an alert to thousands of users, revealing singer Billie Eilish's home address.
Read MoreRussian hackers reportedly targeted three US nuclear research labs
Hackers linked to the Russian government reportedly targeted scientists at three US nuclear research labs last year. It's unclear whether their phishing attempts were successful.
Read MoreNew York State sues former Celsius CEO over alleged cryptocurrency fraud
New York State is suing the former chief of crypto lender Celsius over 'billions' in fraud.
Read MoreLockBit ransomware gang apologizes for SickKids hospital attack and offers free decryptor
The LockBit ransomware gang has issued a rare apology for an attack that targeted Canada's largest pediatric hospital.
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EVs and Transportation (51)
The DOJ is looking into Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving claims
The Justice Department has ordered Tesla to turn over details of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features in the wake of multiple crashes.
Read MoreCash-strapped EV startup Arrival is laying off half its staff
EV startup Arrival is cutting half of its workforce in a bid to survive until it can start producing vehicles in the US.
Read MoreFord slashes Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $5,900
Ford has lowered the prices of its Mustang Mach-E and extended-range battery. At least one model of the EV is again eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit too.
Read MoreSan Francisco asks California regulators to halt or slow the rollout of driverless taxis
San Francisco city officials have sent letters to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) asking them to slow or halt robotaxi expansion.
Read MoreFord recalls 462,000 SUVs over rearview camera issue
Ford has issued a recall for 462,000 vehicles worldwide over the possibility that their rearview cameras could suffer from faulty video output.
Read MoreMercedes is the first certified Level-3-autonomy car company in the US
Mercedes on Thursday confirmed its Drive Pilot ADAS now complies with Nevada Chapter 482A, which governs the use of autonomous vehicle technology on the state's roads. That makes Drive Pilot the only legal Level 3 system in the US.
Read MoreNYC wants all Uber and Lyft cars to be electric by 2030
New York City wants Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies to go all-electric by 2030.
Read MoreAudi's Activesphere EV concept is built for off-roading and augmented reality
Audi has unveiled its long-expected Activesphere EV concept, and it's designed as much for augmented reality as it is off-road excursions.
Read MoreTesla Cybertruck won't enter mass production until 2024
Tesla now says Cybertruck mass production won't begin until 2024 — few people will get one this year.
Read MoreSenator Manchin aims to close battery loophole around the $7,500 EV tax credit
Senator Joe Manchin, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has introduced a new bill that squashes a small loophole around the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) $7,500 EV tax credit.
Read MoreMassachusetts bills would set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers
New Massachussetts bills would give rideshare drivers a minimum wage and other benefits.
Read MoreAcura will sell its EVs exclusively online starting in 2024
Honda has big plans for the new year and electrification will be a huge part of that, the company's recently promoted Vice President of Sales, Mamadou Diallo, told reporters on Tuesday.
Read MoreTesla will spend $3.6 billion to build a Semi and a battery factory in its Nevada complex
Tesla has announced that it's investing $3.6 billion to build two new factories in the complex and hire 3,000 additional workers.
Read MoreLyft starts charging wait time fees to late passengers
Taking a page from Uber, Lyft has quietly started charging late fees to customers who make their drivers wait for them.
Read MoreThe 2024 Polestar 2 will have better range, stronger motors and a SmartZone sensor suite
Polestar on Tuesday showed off some of the numerous updates that the upcoming 2024 model year PS2 will sport: new motors, new standard equipment, new battery chemistry and the SmartZone sensor suite.
Read MoreLightyear suspends production of its first solar EV to concentrate on its second
Dutch automaker Lightyear has announced that it's suspending production of its 0 EV to focus on the more affordable Lightyear 2.
Read MoreZero-emission vehicles made up nearly 19 percent of car sales in California last year
Electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles accounted for 18.8 percent of all new car sales in California this past year, according to the state's Energy Commission.
Read MoreGM is considering a small, low-priced electric pickup truck
GM is said to be exploring a small electric pickup that could cost less than $30,000.
Read MoreWorld's largest hydrogen-electric aircraft completes 10-minute flight
ZeroAvia flew the world's largest hydrogen-electric aircraft today, in a short flight from Cotswold Airport in the UK.
Read MoreUber teams with car makers to design EVs for ridesharing and deliveries
Uber says it's working with car makers to build EV customized for ridesharing and deliveries.
Read MoreShell is buying EV charging company Volta for $169 million
Oil and gas company Shell is buying EV charging operator Volta for $169 million. Along with its DC fast chargers, Volta has more than 2,000 L2 chargers, which are still free to use for now.
Read MoreUber drivers in Europe can soon rent Polestar and Tesla EVs
Uber is expanding its EV rentals to Europe, where drivers will get cars from Polestar and Tesla.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Wyoming wants to phase out new EV sales by 2035
The top news stories today: High-powered lasers can be used to steer lightning strikes, Apple may unveil new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros later today, Wyoming wants to phase out sales of new EVs by 2035 (yes, EVs).
Read MoreWyoming wants to phase out sales of new EVs by 2035
In a symbolic action, Wyoming's state legislature is considering a resolution that calls for a phaseout of new electric vehicle sales by 2035.
Read MoreTesla drastically lowers EV pricing in the US and Europe
After steadily increasing prices over the past couple of years, Tesla has cut them massively across its lineup in the US and Europe.
Read MoreMercedes will reportedly drop the EQ brand to prepare for an all-electric future
Mercedes may ditch the EQ brand for its electric cars as soon as 2024.
Read MoreLucid made more cars in 2022 than it ultimately expected
Although Lucid drastically reduced its 2022 production goal from 20,000 to between 6,000 and 7,000, the automaker ended up making more cars than it expected.
Read MoreNTSB chair says EVs are getting too big and heavy
The NTSB's leader is concerned big, heavy EVs pose a safety risk.
Read MoreHyundai managed to put its 'crab-walking' e-Corner technology into an Ioniq EV
Five years after debuting at CES 2018, Hyundai's e-Corner technology is closer to reality.
Read MoreJohn Deere will let US farmers repair their own equipment
John Deere has agreed to a right to repair promise, albeit under plenty of political pressure.
Read MoreThe Verge TS Ultra electric motorcycle is entirely too fast
The 201HP Verge TS Ultra is not built for comfort. It is built to accelerate a human body from a standstill to freeways speeds in less time than it has taken you to read these two sentences.
Read MoreNYC court blocks pay raise for Uber and Lyft drivers
A court has blocked a rate hike that would have increased pay for Uber and Lyft drivers. Uber claimed the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission used a flawed methodology to determine the planned rate increases.
Read MoreTesla brings back the option of a round steering wheel for the Model S and X
Tesla has brought back the round steering wheel as what appears to be the default option in the configurator, Electrek has reported.
Read MorePeugeot previews its futuristic Inception concept EV at CES 2023
Peugeot has presented its vision for the future of electric cars at CES 2023, where it previewed its latest concept sedan called the "Inception."
Read MoreStellantis officially reveals its Ram 1500 EV concept truck
There's finally an electric Ram truck — or at least a concept of one. The Ram 1500 BEV will be available in the 2024. The Concept shown off Thursday will serve as a design template for the upcoming production vehicle.
Read MoreSorry, but you still have to push this $3,800 electric-assist stroller
It's a self-driving stroller, but only when your kid isn't on board.
Read MoreMercedes and Chargepoint team up to build 400 North American charging hubs
On Thursday, Mercedes Benz announced that it will be building a network of its own — at least, in partnership with Chargepoint — that will be accessible no matter what make or model of EV you drive.
Read MoreLightyear opens waitlisting for its second-generation solar car
Lightyear will let you register your interest for its second-generation, solar-powered EV.
Read MoreThe Babyark uses sensor-laden anticrash materials to keep your kids safe in auto wrecks
Rather than styrofoam and plastic, the Babyark is constructed of anticrash materials and relies on a novel shock-absorbing SafeCoil that absorbs forward momentum during a crash.
Read MoreBMW's i Vision Dee concept digitizes the driving experience with a full-width heads-up display
Following 2017's iVision Dynamics, 2018's iNext SAV, and last year's iVision Circular, the German automaker revealed at CES 2023 on Thursday the i Vision Dee ("Digital Emotional Experience"), a "pared-down" concept vehicle with a HUD running the full width of the front windshield.
Read MoreSony Honda Mobility officially unveils its Afeela EV concept at CES 2023
Less than a year after being announced, Sony Honda Mobility took to the CES 2023 stage to officially unveil its first prototype. The Vision-S 02 is now the Afeela.
Read MoreZF's exothermic seat belts could help EVs go 15 percent farther
Prototype "heat belts" from ZF could help eliminate the thermal waste caused by conventional vehicle climate controls by using the same local-heating principle exploited by electric blankets.
Read MorePanasonic’s portable Nanoe X air purifier filters odors and pollutants while you drive
Put away the Little Trees air freshener, Panasonic has a more advanced solution the next time you want to make your car smell its best.
Read MoreHoloride’s Retrofit kit puts in-car VR technology in any backseat
Holoride has begun selling Retrofit, an all-in-one system you can install in any car to access Holoride content. The device starts at $199.
Read MoreGoodyear shows off 90 percent sustainable tires and traction-tracking treads at CES 2023
Last CES, Goodyear dazzled the assembled crowds with a protype tire that derived some 70 percent of its recipe from sustainable sources. This CES, Goodyear is back with an impressive iterative improvement — 90 percent sustainable materials will go into this one!
Read MoreTesla's Model Y could fall foul of new EV tax credit eligibility rules
Certain variants of Tesla's Model Y may not qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit based on the IRS's latest guidelines.
Read MoreChrysler's future car cabins will be built around partial self driving
Chysler has unveiled a car cabin prototype that offers a peek at future cars with Level 3 autonomous driving.
Read MoreVolkswagen unveils its upcoming ID.7 EV sedan at CES 2023
VW unveiled its ID.7 electric sedan ahead of CES 2023, in as much as they revealed a heavily camouflaged prototype to the attending crowd.
Read MoreNVIDIA's GeForce Now game streaming is coming to cars
NVIDIA is bringing GeForce Now game streaming to your car, including models from Hyundai and Polestar.
Read MoreSouth Korea fines Tesla $2.2 million over EV range disclosures
South Korea's antitrust agency has fined Tesla $2.2 million for failing to disclose that EV driving ranges can drop significantly in colder weather.
Read MoreTesla delivered over 405,000 vehicles in Q4 2022, setting a new company record
Tesla delivered a record 405,278 electric vehicles over the final three months of 2022, but missed Wall Street expectations.
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Gaming (25)
'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' is delayed to April 28th
Electronic Arts has delayed Star Wars Jedi: Survivor by six weeks to April 28th.
Read More343 is reportedly 'starting from scratch' on Halo development after layoffs
343 is reportedly 'rebooting' development of Halo games, including a switch to Unreal Engine.
Read More'Redfall' brings open-world vampire hunting to Xbox and PC on May 2nd
Arkane's open-world vampire shooter 'Redfall' finally has a release date.
Read More'Hi-Fi Rush' is an action rhythm game you can play today
'Hi-Fi Rush' is a surprise-release game that mates brawling with rhythm — think 'Devil May Cry' with a beat.
Read More'Minecraft Legends' delivers blocky base-building action on April 18th
Minecraft Legends, the unique action-strategy spin on Microsoft's block-building franchise, will arrive on Xbox consoles and PCs on April 18th.
Read More'GoldenEye 007' will hit Switch and Xbox on January 27th
The Nintendo 64 classic 'GoldenEye 007' is coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox this week. You'll need a Switch Online + Expansion Pack or Xbox Game Pass membership to play it. The Switch version has online multiplayer support.
Read More‘Marvel’s Avengers’ won’t receive official support after September 30th
Crystal Dynamics confirmed on Friday it would discontinue support for Marvel's Avengers later this year.
Read More'Quordle' has a fitting new owner as Merriam-Webster buys the 'Wordle' clone
Quordle, a Wordle-style word game, has a fitting new owner in the shape of Merriam-Webster. The game's URL now redirects to a page on the company's website.
Read MoreBungie offers displaced Stadia 'Destiny 2' players a free month of GeForce Now
Now that Stadia is gone, Bungie is steering players toward NVIDIA's GeForce Now.
Read More'Birth' is the macabre indie game quietly crushing the convention circuit
"Showing Birth at conventions feels like putting my whole, raw, beating heart on a table in front of a bunch of strangers and asking if it is enough for them," creator Madison Karrh said.
Read More'Endless Dungeon' will hit PC, Xbox and PlayStation on May 18th
'Endless Dungeon,' a squad-based blend of a tower defense game and a twin-stick shooter, is coming to most major platforms on May 18th. A Switch version will be available at a later date.
Read MoreUbisoft cancels team battle game 'Project Q'
Ubisoft has confirmed that one of its cancelled games is the team battler 'Project Q' — which it announced just months ago.
Read MoreStadia users can now unlock their controller’s Bluetooth
Google released a Chrome-based tool to unlock the Stadia gamepad's native Bluetooth functionality.
Read MoreUbisoft staff in Paris will strike over working conditions
Ubisoft workers in Paris plan to strike over pay and hours.
Read MoreAwesome Games Done Quick 2023 raises $2.6 million for charity
In its first event of the year, Games Done Quick raised more than $2.6 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Read MoreUbisoft cancels three games and delays 'Skull and Bones' yet again
In a dire financial update, Ubisoft said it has canceled three unannounced games and delayed 'Skull and Bones' for at least the sixth time. The publisher has also reduced its estimated operating income for this year by around $1 billion..
Read More'Madden NFL 23' will drop CPR touchdown celebrations after Damar Hamlin cardiac arrest
Madden NFL 23 developer EA Sports says it will remove the CPR touchdown celebration from the game in light of Damar Hamlin's recent light-threatening injury.
Read MoreFormer Forza Horizon leaders open 'AAA' studio Maverick Games
Key leaders from the Forza Horizon team have opened what they say is a 'AAA' game studio.
Read More‘TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge’ hits iOS and Android as a Netflix mobile exclusive
Netflix subscribers can now download Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge on iOS and Android at no extra cost.
Read MoreHow to watch the Awesome Games Done Quick 2023 speedrun marathon
Awesome Games Done Quick will kick off on Sunday to once again raise funds for Prevent Cancer Foundation. 'Splatoon 3,' 'Stray,' 'Cult of the Lamb' and 'Neon White' will make their first appearances at AGDQ.
Read MoreThe Razer Edge cloud gaming handheld will be available on January 26th
You'll be able to buy the Razer Edge cloud gaming handheld starting on January 26th. The WiFi model costs $400 and the Verizon-exclusive version with 5G will run you $600. However, you'll get a discount if you take out a new line or buy a new 5G phone.
Read MoreEA says 60 percent of corrupted ‘Madden NFL 23’ franchise save files are gone for good
If you logged into the 'Madden NFL 23' franchise mode last Wednesday or Thursday, there's a good chance your save file is corrupted forever.
Read MoreRoland's first gaming product is the Bridge Cast streaming mixer
There are a number of streaming-focused audio interfaces, but not many let you customize how they look.
Read More'Hitman 3' owners will get the previous two games for free
'Hitman 3' will soon be renamed 'Hitman: World of Assassination' and include access to the previous two games. IO Interactive will delist 'Hitman 1' and 'Hitman 2' later this month.
Read MoreDell's Concept Nyx gamepad sure is... something
Dell and Alienware have returned with another Concept Nyx accessory: A truly baffling PC gamepad.
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Google (20)
Google AI can create music in any genre from a text description
Google has made an AI that can create music in any genre just from a text description — and it can even sound good.
Read MoreGoogle agrees to provide clearer information on its services to EU users
Google has agreed to provide clearer information to users browsing its services in Europe.
Read MoreGoogle is changing how Android works in India in response to landmark antitrust ruling
Here's how Android will work in India now that Google has said it will comply with an order from the country's Competition Commission.
Read MoreYouTube accused of using return-to-office policies to thwart union organizers
YouTube contractors in the Austin area claim the company is using return-to-office plans to bust labor organizers.
Read MoreThe Justice Department is suing Google to break up its ad business
The US Department of Justice is suing Google to break up the company's advertising business
Read MoreGoogle will once again apply Gmail spam detection to political campaign emails
Google plans to end a pilot that let political ad campaigns dodge Gmail's spam filters.
Read MoreGoogle lays off most employees part of its Area 120 incubator
Alphabet recently admitted that it's cutting 12,000 jobs, which is around six percent of its global workforce.
Read MoreGoogle may soon demo an AI Search chatbot amid pressure from ChatGPT
Google reportedly sees ChatGPT as a threat to its business and has sped up development of AI-powered products. It's claimed that the company could demo an AI chatbot for search at I/O in May.
Read MoreGoogle is laying off 12,000 employees
Google parent Alphabet is cutting around 12,000 jobs, or around 6 percent of its global workforce.
Read MoreEpic and Match antitrust case against Google goes to trial November 6th
Epic and Match are now set to take Google to court over claimed antitrust abuses on November 6th.
Read MoreGoogle is reportedly working on a location tracker like Apple's AirTag
Google's Nest team is reportedly developing a tracker codenamed "Grogu."
Read MoreYour Google Stadia controller won’t be a paperweight after the service shuts down
Now that Stadia is shutting down, Google is unlocking Bluetooth support on the service's controller.
Read MoreGoogle Meet adds emoji as a 'non-disruptive' way to react in calls
Google is making Meet more social with a new feature called in-meeting reactions.
Read MoreGoogle decouples some Android accessibility features from OS updates
Switch Access enables users to operate their Android phone or tablet using face gestures, the volume buttons or an external device like a keyboard.
Read MoreGoogle asks India’s Supreme Court to block $161.9 million Android antitrust ruling
Last October, the Competition Commission of India barred Google from requiring OEMs to preinstall its apps and services on their phones. On Saturday, Google challenged the decision through the country's Supreme Court.
Read MoreAt CES 2023, Google showed up as an automotive company
We checked out the new interface in a BMW i7 at CES 2023.
Read MoreGoogle's higher-resolution driving maps will premiere in the Polestar 3
Google is now offering ultra-detailed driving maps, and they'll debut in the Polestar 3.
Read MoreAndroid's media player could make it easier to move audio between speakers and headphones
Google is working with Spotify to help people quickly move music or podcast playback between speakers and headphones via the Android media player. That should make the speaker handoff process more seamless.
Read MoreGoogle brings spatial audio to Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 phones
The tech giant is rolling out the feature with the rest of the January 2023 security updates for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
Read MoreGoogle is making free anti-terrorism moderation tools for smaller websites
Google is helping smaller websites fight terrorist content by making a free moderation tool.
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Laptops (14)
Lenovo's new Yoga laptops include a dual-screen OLED model
Lenovo has revamped its Yoga laptops, including a wild dual-screen OLED system.
Read MoreAMD's Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs feature up to 16 cores and 5.4GHz speeds
AMD is bringing out some big guns to take on Intel's powerful HX laptop CPUs, and once again, they're also called "HX."
Read MoreAMD brings RDNA 3 to laptops with Radeon 7000 GPUs
After taking a big swing at high-end desktop gaming with its RDNA 3 GPUs, AMD is bringing that technology down to laptops.
Read MoreASUS dives into glasses-free 3D with the ProArt StudioBook 16
ASUS is taking a stab at glasses-free 3D in 2023, starting with its new ProArt StudioBook laptop.
Read MoreASUS' latest Zenbook Pro 16X OLED has more space to stay cool
The upcoming 16-inch and 14-inch ZenBook Pro OLED models support 13th-gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series laptop GPUs.
Read MoreMSI’s new gaming laptops pack NVIDIA GTX 40-series GPUs and redesigned thermals
The company is launching new models in its Titan, Raider, Stealth and Prestige lines of gaming laptops.
Read MoreASUS is bringing more Nebula Displays and better cooling to its gaming laptops
ASUS revealed its 2023 line of gaming laptops at CES 2023. Many models add the company's Nebula displays and the latest processing and graphical hardware from Intel and NVIDIA.
Read MoreLG's updated Grams get thinner, add OLED and 'hidden touchpads'
LG has updated versions of its Gram laptops and 2-in-1s for 2023, including a new Style variant.
Read MoreDell’s revamped G-series might be the best looking new budget gaming laptops at CES
At CES 2023, Dell announced revamped versions of its budget G-series gaming laptops featuring stunning new retro-inspired designs.
Read MoreAlienware's new gaming laptops include an 18-inch beast
Alienware's gaming laptops are getting a new look, and one will even offer a massive 18-inch screen.
Read MoreAcer updates its range of gaming laptops for 2023
Acer wants to give its Nitro laptops more of an identity.
Read MoreAcer simplifies its Swift laptop lineup for 2023
Acer has simplified its naming scheme and made its mainstream Swift range of laptops a lot nicer to look at, and use.
Read MoreNVIDIA brings GeForce RTX 40 graphics to laptops
NVIDIA has unveiled its first GeForce RTX 40 graphics chips for laptops, including the 4090.
Read MoreIntel's 13th-gen laptop CPUs offer up to 24 cores
Intel is bringing the power of its 13th-gen desktop CPUs down to laptops — all 24 cores worth.
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Meta (10)
Artifact is an AI-driven news aggregation app from the creators of Instagram
Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are back with a new project: a news aggregation app that features a TikTok-like "For You" feed.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Donald Trump is getting his Facebook and Instagram accounts back
The top news stories today: Donald Trump is getting his Facebook and Instagram accounts back, 'GoldenEye 007' will hit Switch and Xbox on January 27th, Senator Manchin tries to close battery loophole around $7,500 EV tax credit.
Read MoreMeta takes Ukraine’s controversial Azov Regiment off its dangerous organizations list
Meta has removed the Azov Regiment, a controversial unit within the Ukrainian National Guard with far-right political leanings, from its list of dangerous individuals and organizations. The move will allow members of the unit to create Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Read MoreTrump has reportedly asked Meta to reinstate his Facebook account
Former President Donald Trump has petitioned Meta to restore his Facebook account.
Read MoreMeta's Oversight Board calls for more inclusive rules on adult nudity
Meta's Oversight Board says Instagram wrongly removed two images of a transgender and non-binary couple with bare chests and covered nipples. It called on the company to update its policies so that all users are "treated in a manner consistent with international human rights standards, without discrimination on the basis of sex or gender."
Read MoreMeta sues surveillance company for allegedly scraping more than 600,000 accounts
Meta has filed a lawsuit against Voyager Labs, which it has accused of creating tens of thousands of fake Facebook accounts to scrape data from more than 600,000 users' profiles. It claims Voyager masked its activity using its Surveillance Software, and that the company has also scraped data from Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Telegram to sell and license for profit.
Read MoreMeta Quest now syncs workouts with Android phones and pairs with heart-rate trackers
Meta first made people's VR fitness stats viewable outside of their Quest headsets when it gave iOS users the capability to sync their progress with Apple Health last year.
Read MoreMeta's first Quest VR headset will no longer get any feature updates
The Quest 1 will no longer be receiving new features, and Meta will only be rolling out critical bug fixes and security patches to the headset until 2024.
Read MoreMeta rolls out AI ad-targeting tech in an effort to reduce discrimination
Meta is launching promised AI tech it hopes will reduce discrimination in ads.
Read MoreMeta fined $414 million in EU for requiring personalized ads
Meta has been hit with a $414 million fine in the EU for allegedly forcing personalized ads on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users.
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Microsoft (16)
Phil Spencer says Microsoft will continue to ‘support and grow’ Halo amid 343 layoffs
In a recent interview, Xbox head Phil Spencer tried to assure Halo fans about the future of the franchise, saying Microsoft was committed to growing the series.
Read MoreMicrosoft services including Teams, Outlook and Xbox Live go down across the world
Multiple Microsoft 365 services went down for thousands of users around the world, prompting the tech giant to investigate the incident affecting several of its products.
Read MoreMicrosoft announces $52.7 billion in Q2 revenue amid plans to layoff 10,000 workers
Microsoft's second quarter earnings report was a mixed bag.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Microsoft expands 'multibillion dollar' deal with OpenAI, creators of ChatGPT
The top news stories today: Elon Musk says his SpaceX shares would've funded his plan to take Tesla private, Microsoft expands 'multi-billion dollar' deal with OpenAI, creators of ChatGPT, Apple's mixed reality headset could feature full-body FaceTime avatars.
Read MoreMicrosoft expands its pact with OpenAI in 'multibillion dollar' deal
Microsoft is pouring billions of dollars into OpenAI to expact their pact.
Read MoreMicrosoft to stop selling Windows 10 downloads as part of planned 2025 shutdown
As part of an effort to wind down support of Windows 10 Home and pro by October 2025, Microsoft is stopping sales of downloads on January 31st.
Read MoreMicrosoft will shut down AltspaceVR on March 10th
Microsoft announced this week it would shut down AltspaceVR, the social virtual reality platform it acquired in 2017, to focus its Mesh mixed reality tech.
Read MoreMicrosoft will lay off 10,000 employees as it cuts costs
Microsoft has confirmed it's laying off 10,000 employees as it looks to rein in costs.
Read MoreMicrosoft could lay off as many as 11,000 employees this week
Microsoft could announce wide-sweeping layoffs within the next few days, according to separate reports from Bloomberg and Sky News.
Read MoreMicrosoft will add ChatGPT to its cloud-based Azure OpenAI service 'soon'
Microsoft is making the Azure OpenAI Service generally available after giving a limited number of enterprise customers access to it when it debuted in November 2021.
Read MoreCongress blocks purchase of more Microsoft combat goggles
The US Congress opted not to approve the purchase of more Microsoft combat goggles for the US Army. Instead, it's allocating funds for Microsoft to develop an updated version.
Read MoreMicrosoft reportedly axes dual-screen Surface Duo 3 in favor of a 'true' foldable
Microsoft might ditch dual screens for its next Surface phone in favor of a foldable design.
Read MoreMicrosoft's VALL-E AI can mimic any voice from a short audio sample
Microsoft has shown off its latest research in text-to-speech AI with a model called VALL-E that can simulate someone's voice from just a 3-second audio sample.
Read MoreMicrosoft is reportedly integrating ChatGPT's technology into Bing
According to The Information, the tech giant is planning to incorporate the OpenAI software powering ChatGPT into Bing.
Read MoreMicrosoft is now the home of the video game industry's largest union
Microsoft has formally recognized ZeniMax Workers United/CWA, instantly making this the largest union in the video game industry and the first union at Microsoft overall.
Read MoreMicrosoft and FTC pre-trial hearing set for January 3rd
A federal judge has set a date for the first pre-trial hearing between Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission.
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The FCC wants carriers to notify you sooner when there's a data breach
The FCC has proposed rules that could let carriers alert you to data breaches much sooner.
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PayPal is laying off 2,000 employees
PayPal announced on Tuesday plans to lay off approximately 2,000 employees, or about seven percent of its global workforce.
Read MoreEU wind and solar energy production overtook gas last year
A new report says wind and solar energy overtook
Read MoreVrbo's Super Bowl 'risk scores' are basically pre-crime for house parties
Airbnb rival Vrbo is using algorithms to decide whether renters are likely to throw a house party.
Read MoreThe Internet Archive's Calculator Drawer lets you relive high school math class
You can now use the Internet Archive to emulate old handheld calculators.
Read MoreHitting the Books: High school students have spent a decade fighting Baltimore's toxic legacy
In Fighting to Breathe: Race, Toxicity, and the Rise of Youth Activism in Baltimore, Dr. Nicole Fabricant of Towson University, chronicles the participatory action research of local students between 2011 and 2021, organizing and mobilizing their communities to fight back against a century of environmental injustice.
Read MoreNew York’s flood sensor network will soon expand across the city
Thanks to $7.2 million in funding from New York City, the number of flood-prone areas FloodNet monitors will increase from 31 to 500 across all five boroughs. The expansion is expected to start next month and take up to five years.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The FAA grounded all US flights due to mistakenly deleted files
The top news stories today: FDA clears Wandercraft's exoskeleton for stroke patient rehab, The FAA grounded all US flights due to mistakenly deleted files, Twitter is working on an ad-free subscription tier.
Read MoreHitting the Books: That time San Francisco's suburbs sued the airport for being too loud
Dr. Eric Porter, Professor of History at UC Santa Cruz, examines how San Francisco International came to be and the challenges it will face in a climate changing 21st century in his latest work, A People's History of SFO: The Making of the Bay Area and an Airport.
Read MoreFTC asks court to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for launching new drug company
US District Court Judge Denise Cote imposed a lifetime ban on Shkreli that prohibits him from participating in the pharmaceutical industry early last year.
Read MoreUK bill would ban videos portraying Channel immigrant crossings in a 'positive light'
The UK is amending a bill to ban videos portraying Channel immigrant crossings in a 'positive light.'
Read MoreWeber updates its SmokeFire smart grill for better searing
Weber's 2023 grill lineup includes a retooled SmokeFire smart grill, flat-top griddles and a new compact electric model.
Read MoreStarbucks will offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March
DoorDash and Starbucks will expand their delivery partnership to all 50 US states by March 2023.
Read MoreBiden administration announces conditional $700 million loan for Nevada lithium mine
This week, the Department of Energy said it would provide a mining company with a conditional loan valued at up to $700 million to develop a lithium mine in Nevada's Esmeralda County
Read MoreEngland is banning the sale of some single-use plastics
By the end of the year, England will ban the sale of many single-use plastics, including cutlery and plates.
Read MoreFAA's NOTAM computer outage affected military flights
According to a new report from The Washington Post, issues also started popping up in tools used by US military pilots after FAA contractors triggered the database failure that delayed 11,000 flights.
Read MoreHouse Republicans form panel to shape crypto policy
House Republicans have created a panel to oversee crypto policy, including rules.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Why is air travel falling apart?
The IT Crowd was right! You really should try turning everything off and on again to make it work. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss how the FAA did just that to fix its NOTAM system, which alerts pilots of potential hazards.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried started a newsletter
The top news stories today: Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried started a newsletter, Tesla drastically lowers EV pricing in the US and Europe, Apple's new AirPods Max and $99 AirPods could launch next year.
Read MoreFAA blames 'damaged database file' for major NOTAM outage
The FAA has pinned a major NOTAM outage on a bad database file.
Read MoreSBF thought it was a good idea to start a Substack
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is writing about the collapse of FTX on Substack. He's out on a $250 million bond while awaiting trial on federal fraud and conspiracy charges. If convicted, he faces up to 115 years in prison.
Read MoreFAA grounds US flights following NOTAM computer outage
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to pause all domestic departures in the US until 9AM Eastern time while it's restoring its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system.
Read MoreRoland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano has flying speakers for some reason
Roland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano is undeniably gorgeous and has flying speakers for some reason.
Read MoreThere was a lot of pee on the CES 2023 show floor
Is urine analysis the next frontier in consumer health tech?
Read MoreCES 2023 Day 2 recap: Sony, Google and a Ram 1500 concept
CES 2023 is underway, people are coursing through the LVCC. Here's the biggest from the floor.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Diving into CES 2023
CES is on! This week, Devindra and UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith chat about some of the biggest news from the show, including massive upgrades for laptops, wild new TV concepts and two different pee analyzers!
Read MoreDelta will offer free WiFi on domestic flights starting February 1st
Delta is introducing free WiFi on around 80 percent of its domestic US flights starting on February 1st, 2023, confirming rumors from late last year.
Read MoreL’Oréal's Hapta is an assistive grip that keeps lipstick level while it's being applied
Hapta is an accessibility-minded device that can help those with limited hand or arm mobility apply lipstick.
Read MorePeloton will pay $19 million for not reporting fatal Tread+ safety issues immediately
Peloton is paying $19 million to settle claims it was too slow to report Tread+ safety problems that led to injuries.
Read MoreCES 2023 Day 1 recap: Catch up on the biggest news from the year's biggest tech show
All the TV, car and laptop announcements you might have missed.
Read MoreExpressive E finally starts shipping its unique Osmose synth
Expressive E has finally started shipping its unique MPE synth, the Osmose after three years.
Read MoreThe Morning After: A wireless 55-inch OLED TV that sticks to the wall
The top news stories today: Displace's wireless 55-inch OLED TV sticks to most surfaces, Tesla's Model Y might miss out on new EV tax credit rules, Louisiana residents will now need a government ID to access porn online.
Read MoreFellow's Opus is a coffee grinder you'll want to show off
Fellow's next coffee grinder handles everything from espresso to cold brew, and the design makes it something you'll want to keep on the counter.
Read MoreBlack + Decker’s Cordless Cocktail Maker is a battery-powered Bartesian
The Bev lets you bring the party to the party.
Read MoreHisense’s UX Mini LED TV can produce 2,500 nits of peak brightness
At CES 2023, Hisense unveiled the UX, an 85-inch 4K Mini LED TV the company claims can produce 2,500 nits of peak brightness.
Read MoreCES 2023 Day 0 recap: All the early news you missed
The show hasn't even started and companies are already making big announcements.
Read MoreLG's 97-inch M3 TV can wirelessly receive 4K 120Hz video
LG has unveiled the first TV with a technology that can wirelessly receive 4K 120Hz video.
Read MorePanasonic debuts its first hybrid autofocus mirrorless cameras, the S5II and S5IIx
Panasonic has finally introduced its first cameras with hybrid PDAF, the full-frame S5II and S5IIx.
Read MoreJBL created 'eco-friendly' versions of its portable speakers
The Eco versions of the Go 3 and Clip 4 are better for the environment, while its Pulse 5 LED speaker launches in March.
Read MoreSchneider Electric’s Home Energy System ties a battery to your smart home
Schneider wants to offer every part of your off-grid home in a single package.
Read MoreHarman says its new JBL wireless turntable doesn't skimp on audio quality
Harman's JBL Spinner BT record player has Bluetooth 5.2 support and aptX HD encoding. Alternatively, you can hook it up to speakers with a wired connection.
Read MoreJBL's 2023 soundbar lineup offers Dolby Atmos on all five models
JBL debuted its first Dolby Atmos soundbar in 2020, but now it offers the audio on its entire lineup.
Read MoreBird Buddy's latest smart feeder offers a closer look at hummingbirds
Bird Buddy is expanding its line of camera-equipped smart bird feeders with a new model for hummingbirds.
Read MoreLouisiana residents will now need a government ID to access porn online
A new state law went into effect on January 1st, requiring websites containing "a substantial portion" of "material harmful to minors" to ask users to prove that they're 18 or older.
Read MoreCookingPal unveils a connected pressure cooker with an air fryer attachment
CookingPal's Pronto pressure cooker has an air fryer attachment that can increase its total number of functions from eight to 12.
Read MoreMoen's smart sprinkler system automatically changes your lawn watering schedule
Moen has unveiled a smart sprinkler controller that changes your lawn watering on the fly, including when the weather changes.
Read MoreY-Brush's '10-second toothbrush' arrives in the US
After debuting a few years ago in Europe, the Y-Brush, a sonic toothbrush that promises to clean your teeth in 10 seconds flat, is now available in the US through Amazon.
Read MoreArlo will stop supporting some of its older security cameras starting in April
Arlo has sent out emails to announce the new policy and the first products to be affected: the Generation 3 (VMC3030) and Pro (VMC4030) cameras.
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PC Gaming (5)
GTA Online PC players hit with game-breaking exploit
Malicious elements of a community mod have made GTA Online too risky to play on PC.
Read MoreThe Morning After: NVIDIA’s GeForce Now Ultimate is a high-end cloud gaming service
The top news stories today: Twitter's new developer terms ban third-party clients, Samsung's display injunction leaves repair technicians worried, NVIDIA's GeForce Now Ultimate is a high-end cloud gaming service.
Read More'Returnal' will arrive on PC on February 15th
The next PS5 exclusive that Sony is bringing to PC is Returnal, as the bullet hell roguelike will hit Steam and the Epic Games Store on February 15th. That's just a couple weeks before The Last of Us Part I lands on PC on March 3rd.
Read MoreAyaneo adds two more form factors to its line of handheld gaming PCs
Ayaneo has shown two new handheld gaming PCs, including the larger Air Plus and the Slide.
Read MoreNVIDIA’s new GeForce Now Ultimate tier brings RTX 4080 graphics to game streaming
NVIDIA's new GeForce Now Ultimate tier brings RTX 4080 features to the cloud gaming service.
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PlayStation (3)
Sony confirms 13 more PS VR2 games, including ‘Tetris Effect' and ‘Rez Infinite’
Sony has confirmed 13 more games for PS VR2, as well as the launch lineup. There's still no word on when 'Among Us VR' or 'Beat Saber' will be available, though.
Read More'Ultimate Sackboy' brings Sony's LittleBigPlanet mascot to mobile
'Ultimate Sackboy' is an upcoming mobile game starring LittleBigPlanet's beloved mascot.
Read MoreSony's Project Leonardo is a controller kit to help people with disabilities play PS5
Sony is building a better PlayStation 5 controller with Project Leonardo, a kit that promises to make games easier to play for people with limited motor control.
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Reviews (39)
Apple HomePod (2nd gen) review: A smarter smart speaker
Thanks to the work Apple has put in over the last five years, the second-gen HomePod is a much better smart speaker than its predecessor.
Read MoreMac mini review (M2 Pro, 2023): Just call it a Mac mini Pro
The M2 Pro-equipped Mac Mini is a powerhouse in a small-form factor disguise. The $1,299 model offers tremendous performance for creators who don't want to shell out $1,999 for a Mac Studio. But beware of Apple's exorbitant upgrade costs for RAM and storage.
Read MoreBowers & Wilkins Px8 review: Incredible sound comes at a cost
The Px8 are some of the best sounding headphones we've ever reviewed. However, they're lacking in the comfort department and one basic feature still needs refining.
Read MoreWhat we bought: Thrustmaster’s T300RS GT Edition has made my digital driving a joy
Racing games get even better when you introduce more physicality into them. Thrustmaster's T300RS GT Edition racing wheel is one I'd recommend to first-timers looking to step up their digital driving chops.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: MacBook Pro M2 review, Samsung Unpacked preview
We've finally got new gadgets to review! This week, Cherlynn, Devindra and Engadget's Sam Rutherford dive into the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 Max chip.
Read More'Dead Space' review: The new benchmark for video game remakes
Playing the Dead Space remake feels like snuggling into a cozy sweater made out of bloody, infected flesh and razor-sharp bone fragments. It's scary, yes, but in a way that makes you laugh after jumping in fright.
Read MoreAyaneo 2 review: A more premium (and pricier) take on the Steam Deck
For people searching for a more premium take on the Steam Deck, the Ayaneo 2 is it. It's got a faster CPU, a much nicer screen and a more compact design, though it costs more too.
Read MoreNBA All-World hands-on: Taking basketball video games back to the streets
This week Niantic is launching a new title called NBA All-World that might be the best application of its location-based tech to date.
Read MoreForspoken review: A magical world with several cracks
In the PS5- and PC-exclusive, Forspoken, you control the agile, angry Frey, slinging elemental attacks (and f-bombs) at multiple monsters before leaping off a cliff face and swinging from a molten outcrop. You keep moving, through the lands of Athia, through the adventure, because it's really fun and satisfying, but also because when you slow down, you start to see the cracks. Fortunately, the fluidity of movement and range of spells, keeps the core gameplay entertaining.
Read MoreLG's latest CineBeam ultra short-throw projector is a dream — if you can afford it
LG's latest CineBeam ultra short-throw projector is a dream, but it sure is pricey.
Read MoreMacBook Pro 14-inch review (2023): A blessing for creatives
The new MacBook Pro 14-inch isn't a dramatic departure from the last model, but the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips will be incredibly useful to creative professionals.
Read MoreSwytch Air expands your world for less than the cost of an e-bike
The new Swytch kit is lightweight, affordable and elegant. You've almost got no excuse to fix up the bike that's sat in your garage and get moving.
Read MoreNVIDIA GeForce Now Ultimate hands-on: The enthusiast's choice for cloud gaming
Thanks to new support for refresh rates of up to 240Hz, more ultrawide resolutions and more, the new Ulitmate tier in NVIDIA's GeForce Now game streaming service feels like the go-to pick for enthusiasts.
Read MoreWhat we bought: Topre’s Realforce keyboard is totally impractical, but I can’t go back
Topre keyboards are an acquired taste and come with a serious premium, but for me, their luxurious feel is something most traditional mechanical keyboards can't match.
Read MoreCanon EOS R6 II review: An excellent hybrid camera with few flaws
Sony and Canon are locked in a pitched battle for the full-frame mirrorless camera market, and Canon's latest salvo is the $2,500 EOS R6 II
Read MoreA first look at Withings' toilet bowl urine analyzer
Here's a first look at Withings' scene-stealing urine analyzer.
Read MoreVive XR Elite hands-on: HTC’s more portable answer to the Meta Quest Pro
Late last year, Meta expanded the limits of consumer mixed reality when it released the Quest Pro. And now at CES 2023, HTC is hitting back with its own take on a flagship headset with the Vive XR Elite.
Read MoreDolby Atmos for cars hands-on: Immersive spatial audio hits the road
Dolby Atmos in a Mercedes-Maybach S580 manages to upstage the lavish setting.
Read MoreWhat we bought: I sold my car and bought this e-bike instead
After we sold one of our cars, we bought a Rad Power RadRunner Plus e-bike and I'm very glad we did.
Read MoreRing offers a first look at its home security drone
Ring's ready to show off its home security drone, but not talk about price or availability.
Read MoreRazer rounds out its laptop line with the high-spec Blade 16 and Blade 18
At CES 2023 Razer launched its most powerful laptops yet with the new Blade 16 and Blade 18.
Read MoreLenovo Yoga Book 9i hands-on: A huge leap for dual-screen laptops
At CES 2023, Lenovo announced the YogaBook 9i, the world's first full-size dual-screen OLED laptop.
Read MoreLenovo’s new ThinkBook Plus twists and turns to switch screens
The ThinkBook 16P also features a magnetic dock for modular attachments.
Read MoreThinkPhone hands-on: Moto’s attempt to woo big business
After years of ThinkPads and ThinkBooks, Lenovo subsidiary Motorola is finally making a concerted effort to woo enterprise customers with the ThinkPhone.
Read MoreSomeone made a wall-mounted massage gun
The market for percussive massage guns is packed. So is there space for another? Symbodi hopes so. The Vertigun is a quiet-running massager that locks into a patented suction-cup wall mount.
Read MoreSennheiser's Conversation Clear Plus are hearing aids in disguise
The Conversatiion Clear Plus focuses on dialog but brings with it all the features of a good set of headphones.
Read MoreThis wireless 55-inch OLED TV sucks... onto any wall or window
Each unit costs $3,000 and will be available in December.
Read MoreJBL Bar 1300X hands-on: Impressive immersive sound via detachable speakers
JBL's Bar 1300X Atmos soundbar may seem like a gimmick with its detachable speakers, but the results are pretty impressive.
Read MoreJBL Tour Pro 2 hands-on: Putting earbud controls on a touchscreen case
A touchscreen display "smart" case is the most interesting feature of JBL's upcoming Tour Pro 2 earbuds.
Read MoreASUS went with ceramic for its new Zenbook 14X OLED laptop
Alongside a slightly larger OLED display and revamped specs, ASUS is testing out a promising new ceramic finish on the 2023 Zenbook 14X.
Read MoreMSI is bringing fresh designs and big performance to its Raider and Stealth Studio laptops
At CES 2023, MSI announced some significant updates to its Raider line thanks to a Matrix lightbar while the new Stealth Studio 14 and 16 are getting a thin and light magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis.
Read MoreLG SC9 and SE6 soundbars first look: Making the most of LG's TVs
LG's latest two soundbars offer Dolby Atmos in both robust and compact options.
Read MoreNVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti review: 3090 Ti power for $799
With the RTX 4070 Ti, NVIDIA is offering a slightly more reasonable alternative to the expensive 4080 and 4090 Ti cards.
Read MoreHP's Dragonfly Pro laptops: Colorful, customizable and complication-free
HP designed the Dragonfly Pro series of laptops to alleviate choice paralysis for those who don't want to worry about how to configure their machines.
Read MorePoly’s Voyager Free 60+ might be the slickest earbuds for work yet
Thanks to a screen built into its charging case and an innovative broadcast mode, Poly's Voyager Free 60+ earbuds boast a couple unique features designed for workers on the go.
Read MoreGE Appliances' $1000 stand mixer might actually be worth it
GE's new $999 Profile Smart Mixer has a digital scale and voice controls built in.
Read MoreThe LG Gram Style is an iridescent 16-inch laptop with a disappearing trackpad
The company is launching a stylish edition of its thin and light Gram laptops.
Read MoreSamsung HW-Q990C soundbar first look: Dolby Atmos powered by Q-Symphony
Samsung's 2023 soundbar lineup offers Dolby Atmos in both all-in-one and complete surround sound models.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 7a hands-on leak reportedly shows the 90Hz display
A leaked video shows what appears to be the upcoming Google Pixel 7a.
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Robotics (13)
FDA clears Wandercraft's exoskeleton for stroke patient rehab
Wandercraft's exoskeleton has received FDA clearance to help stroke patients recover their gait.
Read MoreBoston Dynamics' Atlas shows off its acrobatic 'gopher' skills
Boston Dynamics showed off more of its Atlas robot's stunning agility and dexterity in a new demo video Wednesday morning. This time, the humanoid machine had to deliver a tool bag to the top of some scaffolding using only its roboparkour powers.
Read MoreScientists gave a robot a sense of smell with locust antennae and AI
Researchers from Tel Aviv University say their "bio-hybrid" robot could one day be used to detect drugs and explosives.
Read MoreAirbus tests pilot assist that can automatically divert flights
Airbus is testing autonomous tech that can divert a flight when pilots are in trouble.
Read MoreThe U-Safe self-propelled buoy saves drowning swimmers so you don't have to
The U-Safe self-propelled rescue buoy braves dangerous waves to pluck imperiled swimmers from the sea.
Read MoreThe adorable Loona petbot is ready to roll into even the coldest of hearts
Part virtual pet, part home surveillance tool, part STEM toy - Loona has many (digital) faces.
Read MoreEcoflow boosts its off-grid smart home with a robotic mower
Who says living off-grid is hard?
Read MoreOttonomy's latest delivery robot can drop off packages without human help
Robot delivery firm Ottonomy has unveiled a new Ottobot model called the Yeti with a new automated package delivery mechanism.
Read MoreFormlabs' new automation accessories turn its 3D printers into mini factories
Formlabs is adding robotic arms, a storage bin and a bigger resin compartment to turn printers into tiny factories.
Read MoreHugging this pulsating cushion apparently suppresses your anxiety
Fufuly is yet another anxiety-reducing cushion from Yukai Engineering, featuring a gentle rhythmical pulsation as the main therapeutic tool.
Read MoreL’Oréal created a motorized lipstick applicator for people with limited mobility
L'Oréal has created a motorized lipstick applicator called HAPTA for people with limited mobility. Its L'Oréal Brow Magic system uses AR scanning and a handheld printer to help users apply a precise brow shape.
Read MoreThe Seagull Pro cleans your pool with a quad-motor system
The Aiper Seagull Pro is a new pool-cleaning robot with a quad-motor system and a $900 price tag.
Read MoreGerman Bionic debuts its lightest powered exosuit to date at CES 2023
German Bionic, the robotic exoskeleton startup behind the Cray X, will be showing off two new posture-protecting products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada this week.
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Samsung (20)
Samsung's profits plunged in 2022 due to weak chip and smartphone demand
Samsung has revealed a sharp decline in profit for 2022, mainly due to the weak demand for its chips and smartphones, which are the company's main moneymakers.
Read MoreThe Morning After: What to expect from Samsung's Unpacked event this week
The top news stories today: What to expect from Samsung's February Unpacked event, Microsoft will continue to 'support and grow' Halo, amid layoffs, The latest 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' trailer pits Cat Mario against Donkey Kong.
Read MoreWhat to expect from Samsung's February Unpacked event
Samsung is holding its first Unpacked of 2023 on February 1st — here's what to expect beyond the Galaxy S23.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Watch will soon stream live video from Nest and Ring cameras
Samsung Galaxy Watch users will soon able to access live feeds of Ring and Nest cameras all from their wrist. Ring camera owners will be able to use the two-way talk feature from their smartwatch too.
Read MoreSamsung’s display injunction leaves repair technicians worried
Several companies have tried for years to kill independent repair businesses. Samsung may have found the silver bullet.
Read MoreSamsung expands self-repair program to include S22 and Galaxy Book devices
It now supports S22 smartphones and Galaxy Book PCs.
Read MoreSamsung unveils 200MP camera sensor that's likely to appear in the Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung is continuing its "more pixels is better" mantra with the launch of its latest 200-megapixel (MP) sensor.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro owners can now record videos with 360-degree audio
Samsung now lets you record videos with 360-degree audio, provided you have the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the right phone.
Read MoreSamsung's first Unpacked event of 2023 takes place February 1st
Samsung has confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked will take place February 1st.
Read MoreSamsung might unveil the Galaxy S23 series on February 1st
The Colombian website has reportedly published a page revealing that its next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for February 1st, 2023.
Read MoreWatch Samsung's keynote at CES 2023 in 6 minutes
Samsung introduced the latest SmartThings hub, which is also its first product to come with built-in Matter support.
Read MoreSamsung’s $200 Galaxy A14 5G features a better selfie camera
Samsung's $200 Galaxy A14 5G is a more affordable version of last year's A13 5G that features an improved 13-megapixel selfie camera.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Samsung’s latest mobile screen prototype slides and folds
The top news stories today: Samsung's latest mobile screen prototype both slides and folds, NVIDIA unveils the pricey, but still mid-range RTX 4070 GPU, Apple is raising the price of battery replacements for older iPhones.
Read MoreSamsung's 2023 Freestyle can combine projections from two units into a massive image
If you have two of Samsung's 2023 Freestyle portable projectors, they can combine to create a single, ultra-wide image. This year's model also includes support for Samsung's cloud gaming hub.
Read MoreSamsung bets on MicroLED and 8K for its premium 2023 TVs
Samsung is poised to take the MicroLED technology it introduced at CES 2018 mainstream, with an expanded lineup of MicroLED TVs.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Samsung made an oven that can livestream your dinner
The top news stories today: Samsung made an oven that can livestream your roast, LG's 2023 OLED TVs are up to 70 percent brighter, Tesla set a new company record for vehicle deliveries.
Read MoreSamsung's prototype Flex Hybrid OLED mobile display can both slide and fold
Last year at CES, Samsung folded its displays nearly every way you could think of, but this year it's combining that with another trick — sliding.
Read MoreSamsung's 2023 QD-OLED TVs will reach up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness
Samsung has announced that it's 2023 QD-OLED TV lineup will hit up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, possibly pipping LG and approaching Mini-LED TVs.
Read MoreSamsung's new wall oven lets you livestream a video feed of what's cooking
Samsung is adding a wall oven and wall mount hood to its lineup of Bespoke appliances. The oven will let you livestream a feed of what you're cooking on social platforms.
Read MoreSamsung's latest gaming monitors include an 8K, 57-inch ultra-wide display
The 32:9 aspect radio of the 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 might make the monitor more comfortable to use than Samsung's enormous 55-inch Odyssey Ark.
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Science (9)
Researchers created a sticky drone to collect environmental DNA from forest canopies
Swiss researchers trialed a method that uses a drone with an attached cage to collect environmental DNA from high treetops.
Read MoreDARPA wants AR goggles to help soldiers with complex tasks
A new DARPA research project is demoing a system that displays AI-generated instructions in AR headsets to guide soldiers through complicated tasks.
Read MoreScientists found a new emperor penguin colony by tracking poo markings from space
Half of the 66 emperor penguin colonies humans know about have been found using satellite imagery.
Read MoreResearchers find UV nail polish dryers can cause DNA damage and mutations
While the dangers of UV light — particularly in tanning settings — are well-known, before this week scientists had not studied how the ultraviolet lights used to cure gel polishes might affect human skin.
Read MoreResearchers find a more sustainable way to grow crops under solar panels
Solar panels that only allow red wavelengths of light to pass through could enable farmers to grow food more productively while generating power at the same time. Shading crops can also reduce water use and protect them from heat.
Read MoreHigh-powered lasers can be used to steer lightning strikes
Scientists have used a laser to guide lightning strikes, and the tech could help protect rockets and forests.
Read MoreUS Department of Agriculture approves first-ever vaccine for honeybees
Biotech firm Dalan Animal Health recently developed a vaccine to protect honeybees from American Foulbrood disease, a bacteria that can kill entire hives.
Read MoreThe Department of Homeland Security says it developed a portable gunshot detection system
The Department of Homeland Security says it worked with Shooter Detection Systems to develop a portable gunshot detection system that could be deployed at pop-up outdoor events. It says the system combines audio and gunshot flash detection for a lower false positive rate.
Read MoreWithings' $500 toilet computer wants to be WebMD for your pee
Withings' has already conquered scales and smartwatches, now it wants to put a diagnostic engine in your toilet.
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Smartphones (9)
Nothing Phone 2 to launch in US later this year
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says the company's second flagship will arrive in the US later in 2023.
Read MoreSamsung’s entry model Galaxy S23 could feature slower storage
A new leak suggests Samsung's base model Galaxy S23 could ship with UFS 3.1 storage, instead of the company's newer and faster UFS 4.0 standard.
Read More2022 saw smartphone shipments drop to 10-year lows
The smartphone market just had its worst year in a decade, and the situation might not get much better.
Read MoreHow to share your location using an iPhone
iPhone users can share their current location using Messages, Apple Maps, Google Maps and Apple's Find My app. Here's how to do it.
Read MoreLeaked Galaxy S23 Ultra and Plus images reveal design details
A Dutch publication has posted allegedly leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Plus smartphones.
Read MoreQualcomm's Snapdragon Satellite will let Android phones text off the grid
Qualcomm has unveiled its own satellite messaging features for Android phones, called Snapdragon Satellite.
Read MoreAfter 30 years of ThinkPads, Lenovo decided it's time for a ThinkPhone
Lenovo announced the ThinkPhone, a smartphone for IT departments that syncs handily with ThinkPad laptops.
Read MoreFuture Android phones will feature MagSafe-like wireless fast charging
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has unveiled Qi2, the wireless charging successor to Qi that borrows some tricks from Apple's MagSafe charging.
Read MoreOnePlus 11 5G and Buds Pro 2 will be available in China on January 9th
The OnePlus 11 5G and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will be available in China starting on January 9th before their worldwide release on February 7th.
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Social Media (33)
Twitter is killing off co-authored tweets after less than a year
Twitter enabled CoTweets on "select" accounts last July in the US, Canada and Korea, but the feature never made it beyond the experimental stage. As of today, you'll no longer be able to post CoTweets.
Read MoreThe Morning After: TikTok's CEO will testify before a congressional committee
The top news stories today: TikTok's CEO will testify before a congressional committee, China's biggest search engine is to set launch a ChatGPT rival in March, Nothing Phone 2 to launch in US later this year.
Read MoreTikTok's CEO will testify before a congressional committee in March
TikTok's CEO will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the app's privacy and data security measures, its impact on kids and ties to China.
Read MoreLike users, app developers are fleeing Twitter for Mastodon
Former Twitter developers join a growing group of independent app makers who have embraced Mastodon.
Read MoreDonald Trump will get his Facebook and Instagram accounts back 'in the coming weeks'
Meta will restore former president Donald Trump's Facebook account in the "coming weeks."
Read MoreTwitter makes it easier to avoid the annoying 'For You' tab
Twitter now defaults to the timeline tab you last used — you won't have to put up with 'For You' if you don't want it.
Read MoreFacebook Messenger encrypted chats now include more of the features you expect
Facebook Messenger's encrypted chats now include many features from unprotected conversations, including custom emoji and themes.
Read MoreTwitter is working on an ad-free subscription tier
Twitter is working on a new, more expensive Blue subscription tier that will allow users to browse the platform without seeing ads, according to Elon Musk.
Read More80 percent of Twitter's full-time staff has evaporated under Musk
CNBC reports Friday that fewer than 550 full-time engineers are left at the husk of a company — 1,300 in total — which, a few months ago, employed more than 7,500.
Read MoreTwitter’s new developer terms ban third-party clients
Twitter has quietly updated its developer agreement to make clear that app makers are no longer permitted to create their own clients.
Read MoreInstagram adds a new 'Quiet Mode' and recommendation controls
Instagram's new Quiet Mode allows you to silence notifications from the app. The company has also introduced new tools to shape your Explore tab.
Read MoreTwitter's Blue subscription comes to Android devices
Twitter Blue has arrived on Android, and just like on iOS, it will cost you $11 a month to pay for a subscription through Google Play.
Read MoreTwitter is reportedly struggling to break even as advertisers continue to flee
Twitter is reportedly bleeding advertising partners, but media companies find the platform too profitable to quit.
Read MoreTwitter's Blue subscription gets a slightly cheaper annual option
Twitter is now offering a discount for an annual subscription on its Blue service.
Read MoreTikTok is expanding its labels for state-run media accounts to more countries, including China
TikTok is s now expanding the tags, which identify "accounts run by organizations whose editorial output or decision-making process is subject to control or influence by a government," to dozens of markets.
Read MoreTwitter admits it’s breaking third-party apps, cites ‘long-standing API rules’
Twitter has admitted to cutting off developers from its API, claiming "long-standing API rules."
Read MoreThe Morning After: Twitter may have deliberately cut off third-party app access
The top news stories today: Leaked Galaxy S23 Ultra images reveal design details and lots of cameras, Twitter may have deliberately cut off third-party clients, England is banning the sale of some single-use plastics.
Read MoreTwitter may have deliberately cut off third-party clients like Tweetbot
Twitter appears to have deliberately cut off third-party clients from accessing its API, according internal company Slack messages seen by The Information.
Read MoreTwitter's For You tabbed interface starts rolling out on desktop web browsers
Twitter's "For You" tab, which debuted on iOS devices earlier this week, has begun rolling out to desktop web browsers.
Read MoreTwitter opens early access signups for organization verification
Twitter is now accepting sign-ups for those who to be among the first to access the verification for organizations program.
Read MoreSome third-party Twitter apps aren't working right now
Affected third-party clients include Tweetbot, Twitterific, Fenix, Echofon, Feather and Talon.
Read MoreTwitter could launch in-app ‘coins’ to help creators make money
Twitter appears to be experimenting with an in-app currency called "coins" meant to help creators earn money from the platform, according to screenshots shared by two app researchers.
Read MoreTwitter begins forcing its TikTok-like 'For You' timeline on iOS
Twitter has started to roll out a big change on iOS by replacing the "sparkle" button that switches between the algorithmic and reverse chronological feeds.
Read MoreParler has reportedly cut ‘majority’ of staff in recent weeks
Parler parent company Parlement Technologies has cut the "majority" of its staff in recent weeks, according to The Verge.
Read MoreFacebook and Instagram will limit ads targeting teens based on gender (updated)
Facebook and Instagram are further limiting ads that target teens.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Instagram redesign kills the shopping tab
The top news stories today: Instagram's redesign kills the shopping tab, NASA's 38-year-old science satellite finally falls back to Earth, The right-to-repair battle between John Deere and US farmers is over.
Read MoreInstagram's redesigned home screen ditches the shopping tab
Instagram is reworking its home screen to drop the shopping tab and put 'new post' back where it used to be.
Read MoreSeattle schools sue TikTok, Meta and other platforms over youth 'mental health crisis'
Seattle public schools have sued the tech giants behind TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
Read MoreTwitter has reportedly laid off more of its global content moderation team
In its latest round of layoffs, Twitter reportedly cut more of its global moderation team.
Read MoreTikTok users can now tag movies and TV shows, so you can quit asking 'what is this from'
TikTok users in the US and the UK can now tag movies and TV shows in their videos. The tags link to a page with details from the film or series, along with related videos. IMDb provided the info about the shows and movies.
Read MoreWhatsApp adds proxy support to help bypass government crackdowns
WhatsApp now supports proxy server access on iOS and Android, helping people living under authoritarian governments bypass communication bans.
Read MoreTwitter is reversing its ban on political ads
"Cause-based" and political ads will return to Twitter in the coming weeks
Read MoreThe Morning After: Is now the time to quit Twitter?
The top news stories today: Grubhub ordered to pay $3.5 million to settle lawsuit, Samsung hires former Mercedes-Benz designer to lead its mobile design team, NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft returns to Kennedy Space Center.
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Space (16)
SpaceX astronauts will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor
Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will be recognized for their bravery after flying the first crewed SpaceX mission to the International Space Station.
Read MoreNASA and DARPA will test nuclear thermal engines for crewed missions to Mars
Nuclear thermal rocket engines could help get astronauts to Mars more quickly than by chemical propulsion methods. NASA and DARPA are working on nuclear thermal propulsion tech that they hope to test as soon as 2027.
Read MoreSpaceX completes first stacked Starship fueling test
SpaceX's next-generation Starship super heavy-lift rocket is one step closer to the day when it may finally fly.
Read MoreRussia will send a 'rescue' spacecraft to the ISS following leak
Russia is rushing a Soyuz capsule to the ISS to replace a damaged one.
Read MoreVirgin Orbit clarifies the cause behind its 'Start Me Up' mission's failure to reach orbit
On Thursday, Virgin Orbit leaders provided a preliminary explanation as to just what went wrong during Monday's Start Me Up mission launch.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Webb Telescope discovers an exoplanet almost the same diameter of Earth
The top news stories today: The Webb Telescope discovers an exoplanet almost the same diameter of Earth, OpenAI is planning a paid 'pro' version of its hit ChatGPT bot, Microsoft reportedly axes dual-screen Surface Duo 3 in favor of a 'true' foldable.
Read MoreThe Webb Telescope's first confirmed exoplanet is 99 percent the diameter of Earth
We peered 41 light years into the cosmos and found a planet in the Octans constellation with a diameter 99 percent that of Earth itself — say hello to LHS 475 b.
Read MoreWhat an 'oddball' star in the Cygnus cluster can teach us about how masers are made
Researchers with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory may have uncovered a significant insight into how masers (nature's lasers) are formed while conducting a routine study of the "oddball" star MWC 349A.
Read MoreNASA is funding ideas for a Titan seaplane and faster deep space travel
NASA is backing studies into new technologies that include a seaplane that could explore Titan.
Read MoreThe first-ever UK space flight fails to reach orbit
Virgin Orbit's historic "Start Me Up" mission launched from Spaceport Cornwell on January 9th as planned, but it has failed to reach orbit and has ultimately ended in failure.
Read MoreNASA's 38-year-old science satellite falls safely to Earth
NASA's dead 38-year-old satellite has plunged safely through the atmosphere — but you might not see many repeats in the future.
Read MoreA dead NASA satellite is returning to Earth after 38 years in space
After nearly four decades in space, NASA's retried Earth Radiation Budget Satellite is about to fall from the sky.
Read MoreFirst-ever UK space flight set for January 9th
Virgin Orbit has announced that the initial window for its historic "Start Me Up" mission will open on January 9th, Monday, at 22:16 UTC (5:15PM Eastern Time).
Read MoreWalter Cunningham, last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut, dies at 90
Walter Cunningham, last surviving astronaut of the Apollo 7 mission, died on Tuesday at 90.
Read MoreWatch SpaceX's first launch of the year take 114 satellites into orbit
SpaceX is targeting a 9:56 AM ET launch for its Transporter-6 mission.
Read MoreNASA’s Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft returns to Kennedy Space Center
After a 1.4 million flight to the Moon and back (and a cross-country road trip across the US), NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft returned to Kennedy Space Center for closer inspection.
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Streaming (16)
Peacock stops offering its free tier to new subscribers
Comcast's Peacock streaming service has stopped offering a free tier to new customers.
Read More'Westworld' will soon stream for free on Roku and Tubi after leaving HBO Max
Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing free, ad-supported streaming channels to Roku and Tubi. One of those channels, WB TV Series, will feature former HBO Max shows like 'Westworld,' 'Raised by Wolves,' and 'The Nevers.'
Read MoreParamount+ Premium will absorb Showtime and rebrand as 'Paramount+ With Showtime'
Paramount Global will fold Showtime into the Premium tier of Paramount+ later this year. The combined service will be known as "Paramount+ With Showtime."
Read MoreSpotify reaches 205 million Premium subscribers as losses mount
Spotify just released its Q4 earnings and announced that it now has 205 million premium subscribers, up 10 million from last quarter.
Read More'Stranger Things' helped Netflix dominate the streaming charts in 2022
'Stranger Things' was the most-streamed TV show of last year, Nielsen says — though Netflix wasn't alone on the chart.
Read More'The Last of Us' is HBO's third largest debut of the streaming era
'The Last of Us' scored HBO's third largest debut since streaming began, outshining even some of the network's biggest hits.
Read MoreYouTube may fix controversial policy to demonetize videos with swearing
YouTube says it's tweaking its policy on swearing in videos, but hasn't said just how it will tackle complaints.
Read MoreYouTube is testing a hub of free, cable-style channels
YouTube is testing a hub of ad-supported channels where users can watch movies and TV shows. The platform is reportedly in talks with media companies to feature their content, and it could roll out the hub more broadly this year.
Read MoreFormula E has its version of ‘Drive to Survive’ and it’s a great primer for the new season
Formula E Unplugged is a great primer for the new season whether you'll be watching the EV racing series for the first time or you're a veteran fan.
Read MoreHBO Max is increasing the price of its ad-free plan for the first time
New HBO Max subscribers will now pay $16 per month. Existing members will start paying an extra dollar per month starting on February 11th.
Read MoreSpotify will host its next Stream On event on March 8th
Spotify will reveal new tools for creators at an event in March. Here's hoping we finally get more details about the long-overdue CD-quality music streaming option.
Read MoreNetflix inches further into livestreaming as it snags the SAG Awards
Netflix is making more waves in the world of livestreaming as it will broadcast the Screen Actors Guild Awards. This year's ceremony will take place on February 26th and stream on Netflix's YouTube channel. Starting next year, Netflix will livestream the SAG Awards globally on its own platform.
Read MoreYouTube will begin sharing ad revenue with Shorts creators on February 1st
Starting today, YouTube is rolling out a new Partner Program agreement ahead of February 1st, when creators can begin earning ad share revenue on their Shorts views.
Read MoreApple TV+ sci-fi series 'Foundation' will return this summer
The second season of Apple TV+ show 'Foundation' will arrive this summer. The streaming service has released a teaser trailer that offers a peek at what's in store.
Read MoreDisney+ is adding DTS audio to IMAX Enhanced Marvel films
Along with announcing DTS audio for IMAX Enhanced films, Disney+ has revealed when 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is coming to the platform. You'll be able to stream the MCU movie at home starting on February 1st.
Read MoreTwitch says it fixed an issue that prevented people from watching streams
Twitch is currently experiencing an issue that is preventing parts of the platform, including channels and streams, from loading properly.
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Tablets (4)
OnePlus teases its first tablet ahead of next month’s official reveal
OnePlus has teased images of a new tablet, the OnePlus Pad, launching at its February 7th event.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Lenovo made an e-ink tablet to rival Amazon’s Scribe
The top news stories today: Lenovo made an e-ink tablet to rival Amazon's Scribe, A first look at Ring's home security drone, Goodyear reveals 90 percent sustainable tires at CES 2023.
Read MoreLenovo's Smart Paper tablet is a $400 answer to the Kindle Scribe
Lenovo's Smart Paper e-ink notepad comes with a battery-free stylus. There are also built-in microphones that can record meetings. The device can sync those recordings to your written notes.
Read MoreLenovo's 14.5-inch Tab Extreme is a giant laptop-replacing tablet
Lenovo has unveiled a gigantic, 14.5-inch tablet that it hopes can replace your laptop.
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Engadget podcasts
Find and subscribe to tech-related podcasts including The Engadget Podcast, Engadget News, and our daily news bulletin: the Engadget Morning Edition.
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Tomorrow (2)
Finally, a fruit scanner that will tell you if your avocados are ripe
The OneThird freshness scanners use proprietary algorithms and near infrared lasers to tell you if your guacamole will be a success or not.
Read MoreTest your pee where you pee with this oversized toilet clip-on
Vivoo created a device that can clip onto your toilet and analyze your urine. But it may be difficult to get your legs around it if you need to sit to pee.
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TV & Movies (9)
The latest ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer pits Cat Mario against Donkey Kong
A new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer offers fans the first chance to hear Seth Rogen's Donkey Kong.
Read MoreAmazon is reportedly making a Tomb Raider TV series
Amazon is said to be making a Tomb Raider TV series with the help of Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Read MoreHBO renews 'The Last of Us' for a second season
HBO's 'The Last of Us' is already a huge hit for the network and you can now check out the first episode for free on HBO Max.
Read More‘Poker Face’ is the millennial ‘Columbo’ riff I’ve been waiting for
Natasha Lyonne makes a convincing rumpled detective in this Rian Johnson created streaming series.
Read More'Tron 3' may finally be happening with Jared Leto
'Tron 3' could finally start filming this August with Jared Leto reportedly set to star. It's been over 12 years since 'Tron: Legacy' debuted.
Read MoreThe latest 'Mandalorian' season three trailer is all about redemption
Disney+ has released a new trailer for The Mandalorian during the NFL Wild Card Game on ESPN and ABC Network.
Read MoreNetflix's 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' will return for its fifth season on February 24th
'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' will return on February 24th. In the meantime, you'll be able to check out new golf and tennis docuseries from the producers of the Netflix hit.
Read MoreHBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ successfully trades hordes of monsters for emotional depth
HBO's The Last of us, which premieres on Sunday January 15th, is a faithful adaptation of the video game that should delight existing fans and find a new audience.
Read MoreNeill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo film certainly looks and sounds like Gran Turismo
The first Gran Turismo teaser shows off sleek cars and angles ripped straight out of the game franchise, all from the lens of District 9 director Neill Blomkamp.
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Wearables (14)
Apple Watch can now be used by pro surfers during competition
The World Surf League has designated the Apple Watch as official wearable equipment. The organization says it's the first time that Apple Watch is being 'used as official competitor equipment in a professional sports environment.'
Read MoreWearable ultrasound patch could offer real-time heart scans on the go
A wearable ultrasound patch could offer real-time pictures of your heart — even while you're working out.
Read MoreBowers & Wilkins updated its Pi7 and Pi5 earbuds with better battery life
Bowers & Wilkins revealed updated versions of its true wireless earbuds with improved battery life and Bluetooth range.
Read MoreGarmin debuts an ECG app, but it's only available on one smartwatch
Garmin has unveiled its first dedicated ECG app, but you'll need one watch to use it right now.
Read MoreTCL's huge glasses remind us good AR is difficult
TCL is showing off new augmented reality glasses at CES that illustrate how far the tech still has to go.
Read MoreHTC builds a standalone VR / AR headset to rival the Meta Quest Pro
HTC has a new standalone VR headset, but it's more a competitor to the expensive Meta Quest Pro than to the budget-friendly Quest 2.
Read MoreCitizen's new smartwatch uses AI to determine your level of alertness
Citizen has announced its latest CZ Smart smartwatches that features a built-in AI "self-care advisor."
Read MoreJBL debuts true wireless earbuds with a touchscreen 'smart' case
JBL's latest Tour Series earbuds have a touchscreen "smart" case for audio controls and phone notifications.
Read MoreJBL's new true wireless earbuds come in both bud and stick designs
JBL announced new midrange and entry-level earbuds today, giving customers a choice of form factors.
Read MoreShiftall launches a high end SteamVR headset and an affordable body tracker for VTubers
It'll improve your immersion in the virtual world.
Read MoreDriver-X's gloves are a cheaper way to get hands on in the metaverse
VR gloves are typically a pricey accessory. At around $1,850 these are actually more affordable than most.
Read MoreWisear is building neural earbuds that skip tracks when you clench your jaw
You may soon be able to pause music or skip tracks by clenching your jaw with Wisear's upcoming earbuds.
Read MoreValencell promises blood pressure monitoring in a finger clip
Is this the end of the blood pressure cuff?
Read MoreVerizon's new kids’ smartwatch has a camera to let kids video call their parents
Verizon's new Gizmo Watch 3 builds on the basic smart features (and parental tracking features) found in previous models.
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Xbox (6)
'Forza Motorsport' arrives later this year on Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass
Microsoft shared a new trailer from Forza Motorsport during its recent Developer Direct showcase.
Read MoreWatch Xbox and Bethesda's Developer Direct showcase here at 3PM ET
Xbox and Bethesda's first Developer Direct showcase will include 43 minutes of details on 'Redfall,' 'Forza Motorsport,' 'Minecraft Dungeons' and 'The Elder Scrolls Online.'
Read MoreHalo developer says franchise is 'here to stay' after studio ‘hit hard’ by Microsoft layoffs
Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries shared a brief statement on the future of the Halo franchise after the studio was reportedly "hit hard" by Microsoft's recent company-wide layoffs.
Read MoreXbox test feature shuts down your console during scheduled hours to save energy
A test update for Xbox consoles can shut down the system during idle hours to save energy.
Read MoreAn Xbox and Bethesda showcase is set for January 25th
Xbox and Bethesda are hosting a Developer_Direct showcase on January 25th. Expect to find out more details about 'Redfall,' 'Forza Motorsport,' 'Minecraft Legends' and others. 'Starfield' will get its own showcase at a later date.
Read MoreASUS' new Xbox controller has a tiny, customizable OLED screen
ASUS has introduced an Xbox controller with its own OLED screen that can show info and art.
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