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GravaStar's latest speaker looks like a tiny crawling robot
In addition to playing music, the Supernova Bluetooth speaker doubles as a lantern — while looking like it would have been right at home in the Star Wars prequels.
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Beats Fit Pro earbuds now come in three new colors
The best Beats earbuds you can buy right now are available in three new colors starting today.
Read MoreRode claims its new podcast-friendly NT1 offers 'unclippable' audio
The revised NT1 from Rode comes with USB connectivity ontop of the classic XLR. With 32-bit float recording you might never 'ruin' your audio again. Theoretically.
Read MoreSamsung's Smart Monitor M8 drops to a new low of $350
Samsung's Smart Monitor M8 is one of the more versatile monitors you can buy, and now it's on sale for a new all-time low of $350.
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AI (20)
Engadget Podcast: AI all the things!
This week, we discuss the latest on Bing AI, as well as the rise of ChatGPT stories on the Kindle store.
Read MoreNotion's AI editor is now available to anyone who wants writing help
In November, Notion began testing a generative AI feature within its popular note-taking app. Now Notion AI is available to everyone.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Kindle Store’s hottest new author is ChatGPT
The top news stories today: The Kindle Store's hottest new author is ChatGPT, The production company behind 'M3GAN' and 'Get Out' is moving into horror games, Microsoft will put Xbox games on GeForce Now in an attempt to win over regulators.
Read MoreThe Kindle Store has a prolific new author: ChatGPT
ChatGPT is listed as the author or co-author of at least 200 books on Amazon's Kindle Store, but the actual number of bot-written books is likely much higher than that since Amazon's policies don't explicitly require authors to disclose their use of AI.
Read MoreHuman convincingly beats AI at Go with help from a bot
A strong amateur Go player has beat a highly-ranked AI system after exploiting a weakness discovered by a second computer.
Read MoreInternal 'Minecraft' demo reportedly uses AI to play the game for you
Microsoft has reportedly tested a version of 'Minecraft' that uses AI to build what you want.
Read MoreThe Ghostwriter typewriter brings generative AI to the printed page
"I wanted Ghostwriter to evoke warm feelings and make people comfortable playing with it," Sanjeev told Engadget. "I chose the mental model of the typewriter for this reason."
Read MoreIK Multimedia ToneX Pedal puts AI-powered guitar rig modeling at your feet
The $400 IK MultiMedia ToneX pedal can recreate everything from a single vintage stomp box to a complicated modern metal rig with help from AI.
Read MoreHow AI will change the way we search, for better or worse
Search engines doped with generative AI systems are on the way, if not already here, and they're ready to ride herd on your daily browsing habits. You know, to help.
Read MoreBuzzFeed’s AI-powered quizzes are here and they could be funnier
BuzzFeed's AI-powered "Infinity Quizzes" are here to make you laugh (or not).
Read MoreThe Morning After: An AI flew a US Air Force training aircraft for over 17 hours
The top news stories today: An AI flew a USAF training aircraft for over 17 hours, Blue Origin made solar cells from simulated Moon dust, TikTok creators might soon put some videos behind a paywall.
Read MoreAn AI agent flew a USAF training aircraft for over 17 hours
Lockheed Martin says a 17-hour test flight in December was the first time an AI has flown a tactical aircraft.
Read MoreThe Morning After: A Japanese restaurant combats 'sushi terrorism' with AI cameras
The top news stories today: A Japanese restaurant will combat 'sushi terrorism' with AI cameras, The second-gen HomePod may be easier to repair than the first, Our verdict on 'Hogwarts Legacy'.
Read MoreA Japanese conveyor-belt restaurant will use AI cameras to combat 'sushi terrorism'
A viral video trend that has seen people tamper with food and soy sauce bottles has caused outrage in Japan. One conveyor-belt restaurant chain plans to use AI cameras to catch perpetrators.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Microsoft and Google’s budding AI rivalry
This week was dominated by Microsoft and Google's AI chatbot news, but there were also announcements from OnePlus, Nintendo and more to cover. Our hosts break it all down on this episode.
Read MoreAlibaba joins the rush to build a ChatGPT rival
Chinese tech giant Alibaba is joining the crowded ranks of those building rivals to ChatGPT.
Read MoreAI Seinfeld was surreal fun until it called being trans an illness
An endless AI-scripted Seinfeld stream has been banned from Twitch for two weeks after it spewed offensive comments about transgender people.
Read MoreChatGPT is suddenly everywhere. Are we ready?
OpenAI's startlingly realistic AI, ChatGPT, is seemingly everywhere these days -- optimizing our search results, impersonating celebrities, and leaving scathing Yelp reviews on our behalf. Are we, as a society, ready for all that?
Read MoreChatGPT reportedly reached 100 million users in January
ChatGPT has been growing at a rate much, much faster than TikTok or any other popular app or service, according to a study.
Read MoreOpenAI starts offering a paid ChatGPT plan for $20 per month
ChatGPT Plus subscribers will have general access to the chatbot, even during peak times. They'll also get faster response times from ChatGPT, along with priority access to upgrades and new features.
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Amazon (14)
Kindle Scribe update adds new brushes and better organization
Amazon is adding new features to the Kindle Scribe, including new brushes, subfolders and the ability to navigate to specific pages.
Read MoreAmazon officially becomes a health care provider after closing purchase of One Medical
Amazon has completed its buyout of One Medical, but officials aren't done investigating the deal.
Read MoreAmazon Fire TV devices can now stream audio directly to Cochlear hearing implants
Amazon and Cochlear have teamed up on a new feature that streams audio directly from Fire TV devices to hearing implants, using the Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) protocol.
Read MoreAmazon wants employees to return to the office in May
Starting in May, Amazon will require employees to work out of the office at least three days per week.
Read MoreAmazon's iRobot purchase reportedly faces EU investigation (updated)
EU officials are said to be investigating Amazon's iRobot acquisition, including concerns the company might misuse Roomba data.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Amazon still plans to 'go big' on grocery stores
The top news stories today: Google Fiber launches 5Gbps service for $125 per month, Amazon plans to 'go big' on physical grocery stores, IKEA made a smart air quality sensor.
Read MoreAmazon plans to eventually 'go big' on physical grocery stores
"We're hopeful that in 2023, we have a format that we want to go big on, on the physical side," Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said of the company's retail ambitions.
Read MoreAmazon's Zoox is now operating its purpose-built autonomous taxi on public roads
Amazon-owned Zoox has started offering driverless robotaxi rides in California after receiving a testing permit from the DMV.
Read MoreAmazon secures key FCC approval to deploy its Project Kuiper broadband satellites
Amazon secured an initial approval from the agency in 2020, but on the condition that it submits an updated orbital debris mitigation plan.
Read MoreAmazon’s 2022 Kindle drops to a record low of $75
Amazon's recently updated entry-level Kindle is sale for a record low $75.
Read MoreAmazon's drones have reportedly delivered to fewer houses than there are words in this headline
FAA restrictions are reportedly making it difficult for Amazon to deliver packages by drone.
Read MoreAmazon told lawmakers it wouldn’t build warehouse storm shelters
Amazon responded to three Democratic lawmakers who asked for it to build storm shelters after a December 2021 tornado killed six workers at an Illinois warehouse.
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle Paperwhite now comes in two new colors
Kindle's Paperwhite 5 launched in 2021, but Amazon has just spruced up the models a bit with a couple of new colors.
Read MoreAmazon once again broke labor laws during New York unionization drive, judge rules
A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge has ruled that the the company broke federal labor laws in an effort to push back a unionization drive.
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Apple (14)
Europe’s music streaming antitrust case against Apple will now focus on ‘anti-steering’ clauses
The European Commission has revised its music streaming case against Apple to focus on allegations that the tech giant prevents developers from pointing users to external payment options, which are often cheaper.
Read MoreApple’s latest hire could mean more ads are coming to TV+
According to The Information, Apple recently hired Lauren Fry, a former ad tech executive, "to help build a video advertising business" for its streaming service.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple is reportedly closer to adding no-prick glucose monitoring tech to its Watch
The top news stories today: Spotify's new AI 'DJ' will talk you through its recommendations, Twitter's 2FA paywall is a good opportunity to upgrade your security practices.
Read MoreApple's Mac Mini M2 and M2 Pro models get their first Amazon discounts
The Mac Mini computers with M2 and M2 Pro are the cheapest way to get Apple's latest processors, and now Amazon is sweetening the deal a bit more.
Read MoreApple is reportedly closer to bringing no-prick glucose monitoring to the Watch
Apple has supposedly made huge progress on bringing no-prick blood glucose monitoring to the Apple Watch.
Read MoreApple is convinced my dog is stalking me
As far as I know, no one is using an Apple AirTag to stalk me. But if that were to change, I'm not even sure I'd notice Apple's attempts to warn me because I can't get rid of its safety notifications.
Read MoreApple's mixed reality headset will reportedly debut at WWDC in June
Apple may be set to launch its long-rumored mixed reality headset at WWDC in June.
Read MoreApple's pay later approvals could depend on previous Apple purchases
Apple will rely on your previous purchases and spending habits to decide how much it will lend you for its upcoming "buy now, pay later" service, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Read MoreUK Apple Store workers sign first union contract
Apple Store employees at a Glasgow shop are the first to unionize in the UK.
Read MoreApple's retail staff is reportedly testing its 'buy now, pay later' service
When the tech giant's experimental features make their way to its retail staff, that's typically a sign that it's going to be released in the near future.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Is Apple working on an ‘Ultra’ iPhone?
The top news stories today: Pakistan blocks Wikipedia over 'sacrilegious' content, Tesla's five-seat Model Y now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit, Is Apple working on an 'Ultra' iPhone?
Read MoreApple may be working on a pricier iPhone 'Ultra'
Apple has reportedly considered whether to introduce a more expensive iPhone "Ultra" that would slot above the iPhone Pro and Pro Max.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple’s record service revenue couldn’t make up for falling hardware sales
The top news stories today: Amazon's drones reportedly haven't delivered much, Apple's record service revenue couldn't make up for falling hardware sales, ChatGPT reportedly reached 100 million users in January.
Read MoreApple’s record service revenue couldn’t make up for falling hardware sales
Apple reports a dip in revenue growth for the first time since 2019.
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Apps (13)
Windows 11 Phone Link supports limited iPhone syncing in preview
Microsoft announced today that the Insider preview of Phone Link for Windows 11 would support iPhones starting this week.
Read MoreSpotify is ditching the heart icon for an dual-purpose plus button
Spotify users will soon use a plus button to both save a song and add it to a playlist.
Read MoreMagic Eraser is coming to older Pixel phones and Google One starting today
Google One subscribers and owners of older Pixel devices are getting access to more handy photo features.
Read MoreUber puts a ride tracker on the iPhone lock screen
Uber has launched support for Live Activities, an iOS 16 feature that puts real time events from compatible apps on top of the lock screen.
Read MoreInstagram co-founders' news app Artifact is now open to everyone
Artifact, the AI-powered news curation app from Instagram's co-founders, is now available to everyone. It has new features, including a way to see articles that are popular among your contacts.
Read MoreUber's redesigned app puts all its services in one place
Uber has redesigned its app to offer quicker access to all its services, plus some perks for iPhone owners.
Read MoreWhatsApp is finally adding picture-in-picture support for iOS video calls
Facebook parent company Meta has begun rolling out a WhatsApp update that adds picture-in-picture support for video calls on iOS.
Read MoreOpera is adding ChatGPT integration for webpage and article summaries
Opera's new Shorten feature will use ChatPGT to generate summaries of webpages and articles.
Read MoreFlipboard brings its notes feature to iOS and Android
Flipboard hopes notes will help users start conversations, share ideas and build small communities around a shared interest or theme.
Read MoreGoogle Translate should soon offer better suggestions for words with multiple meanings
The app should do a better job of taking context into account when it offers translation suggestions..
Read MoreTelegram’s latest update adds real-time message translation
With its first update of 2023, Telegram is making it easier to communicate with people who might speak a different language than you.
Read MoreEndlesss turned its music collaboration app into a beatmaking arcade machine
Endlesss turned its music software into a beatmaking arcade machine — if you have $9,999 to get one.
Read MoreStarbucks now lets you pay with Venmo
Starbucks is teaming up with Venmo to let you use the popular payment service at its retail locations.
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Big Tech (14)
This is Nokia’s new logo
For the first time in nearly 60 years, one-time smartphone giant Nokia is changing its iconic logo.
Read MoreSpaceX offers $200 per month ‘global roaming’ internet service to Starlink waitlist clients
It appears SpaceX is preparing to offer global roaming to some customers.
Read MoreTencent reportedly abandons VR hardware plans
Tencent is allegedly dropping its plans to produce VR hardware as the company faces a shift in financial strategy.
Read MoreThe FTC is opening a tech-focused office to help it keep up with Silicon Valley
The Federal Trade Commission is opening a dedicated technology office that will place Silicon Valley under more scrutiny and help it stay on top of emerging tech and trends in a fast-moving market.
Read MoreTesla denies firing New York workers in retaliation for union activity
Tesla has denied that it terminated employees at its Buffalo, New York Autopilot facility in response to a new union campaign.
Read MoreTesla fired New York workers 'in retaliation for union activity,' complaint alleges
Organizers at Tesla's NY autopilot facility are accusing the company of illegally terminating employees in retaliation for union activity.
Read MoreHouse panel subpoenas the CEOs from tech's biggest companies over content moderation
A House panel has subpoenaed the CEOs of Amazon, Google, Meta and others over their content moderation policies.
Read MoreSpaceX doesn't want Ukraine using Starlink to control military drones
SpaceX objects to Ukraine using Starlink satellite internet service to connect drones used in combat.
Read MoreZoom is laying off around 1,300 workers
Zoom is laying off approximately 1,300 employees or 15 percent of its workforce. CEO Eric Yuan suggested the company grew too quickly after its pandemic-driven boom.
Read MoreDell to cut roughly 6,650 jobs as PC sales drop
Dell is laying off about 6,650 employees as PC sales sink during the pandemic recovery.
Read MoreJury rules Elon Musk is not liable for shareholder losses after 'funding secured' tweets
A jury found that Elon Musk was not liable for Tesla investors' losses, following a weeks-long trial in San Francisco.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Unpacking Samsung's Galaxy announcements and our HomePod review
This week, we dig into the plethora of AI-generated pictures and words that have been dominating our social feeds lately. Plus, a check-in on the state of GoPro, action cameras and drones.
Read MoreSenator asks Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee, sent a letter to Apple and Google urging the companies to ban TikTok from their respective app stores.
Read MoreCommerce Department calls Google and Apple 'gatekeepers' of mobile apps
A Biden administration report describes Apple and Google as 'gatekeepers' of the mobile apps that consumers and businesses rely on. The Commerce Department says users "should have more control over their devices" and argues that more legislation is probably needed to boost competition.
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Business (1)
PlayStation VR2 review: A great headset that should be cheaper
The PS VR2 is a massive step forward from the original PSVR, thanks to its high-resolution screens and innovative features like headset haptics. But its high price and potentially limited library limits its appeal to diehard VR fanatics. Pros: Excellent OLED displays Comfortable fit Headset haptics feel immersive Sense VR controllers work well Cons: Incredibly high launch price Limited new titles Long term development is suspect Engadget Score: 84 If you buy something through one of our links, Engadget may earn a commission. You can get the PlayStation VR2 here: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps-vr2/ [Affiliate links not available yet] 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/the-engadget-podcast/id1142790530?mt=2 More about Engadget Audio: https://www.engadget.com/2019-08-01-engadget-podcasts.html Read more: http://www.engadget.com
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Buying Guides (40)
Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro with M2 Pro is $200 off right now
Apple released the latest refreshes to its MacBook Pro laptops just last month, but a new deal has brought the 14-inch model down to $1,799 at Amazon and B&H.
Read MoreAnker Soundcore noise-canceling headphones are up to 33 percent off right now
If you've been looking to pick up a competent set of noise-canceling headphones for less than $100, Anker's Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space Q45 are on sale for $60 and $100, respectively.
Read MoreApple's 2021 iPad drops to a new all-time low of $250
The 2021 10.2-inch iPad finds itself on sale at Amazon for $250, the lowest price we've seen to date.
Read MoreiRobot's budget-friendly Roomba 694 is back on sale for $179
Discounts range up to $300, depending on which robot vacuum you pick, so if you've been thinking of adding one of these smart devices to your life, this might be a good time to snap one up.
Read MoreApple's third-gen AirPods are back on sale for $150
The tech giant completely redesigned the AirPods for the third-generation model, giving them a new look with reduced weight, a more tapered silhouette and a shorter stem than their predecessors.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Watch 5 hits a new low of $220, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 for $219, a big PlayStation game sale and Anker's 715 Charger for $35, among other discounts.
Read MoreNew Beats Fit Pro colors are already $30 off
The new Beats Fit Pro colors are already $30 off at Amazon.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy S23+ is already $140 off
The 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy S23+ has been out for less than a week, but it's already on sale.
Read MoreBose portable speakers are up to 30 percent off right now
Several Bose Bluetooth portable speakers including the Smart Speaker, Revolve+ and S1 Pro are now on sale at Amazon with savings of up to 30 percent.
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle Paperwhite Kids falls back to an all-time low
Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite Kids is on sale with the biggest discounts we've seen yet, letting you grab one for just $105 or $55 (34 percent) off the regular price.
Read MoreApple's 1TB 12.9-inch iPad Pro is cheaper than ever
Right now the larger, 12.9-inch models with either 1TB or 2TB of storage are $200 off at Amazon. The deal covers both the Wi-Fi only models and configurations with cellular connectivity.
Read MoreCrucial's SSDs are up to 49 percent off for President’s Day
Several Crucial SSDs are on sale, including a model you can use to expand your PS5's internal storage.
Read MoreIKEA's Sonos-powered picture frame speaker is $65 off
IKEA's Symfonisk picture frame works just like any other Sonos speaker.
Read MoreThe best President's Day sales on tech we could find
Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today, including discounts on Apple, Samsung, Sony and Google.
Read MoreSamsung's latest storage sale brings SSDs and microSD cards down to all-time lows
Samsung is running another round of discounts on storage devices, bringing several of the company's better SSDs and microSD cards to, or at least near, their lowest prices to date.
Read MoreBlink security cameras and video doorbells are up to 43 percent off
Blink security cameras and video doorbells are up to 43 percent off at Amazon, starting at as little as $40.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Ultra is $50 off right now
The Apple Watch Ultra is at its best price since Black Friday.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro drop back to $199, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the Apple AirPods Pro for $199, the Amazon Kindle for $75 and the Sonos One for $179, among other discounts.
Read MoreAmazon's Ring video doorbells and cameras are up to 35 percent off right now
The Video Doorbell 4 is back down to a record low price of $170, while the battery-powered Spotlight Cam Plus and Ring Indoor Cam are also on sale.
Read MoreTP-Link's Tapo robot vacuums start at $230
TP-Link's first budget robot vacuums — including one that also mops — are available to order, starting at $230.
Read MoreThe best Super Bowl 2023 TV deals we found
The best Super Bowl 2023 TV deals we've seen thus far include LG's C2 OLED for $947 and Hisense's U6H ULED TV for $368, among others.
Read MoreAmazon is offering a $100 gift card if you pre-order the OnePlus 11
The OnePlus 11 5G comes with a $100 gift card if you pre-order at Amazon.
Read MoreApple's 10.9-inch iPad is back down to an all-time low of $399
Apple's 10.9-inch iPad is back down to $400 at various retailers, matching the lowest price we've seen thus far.
Read MoreAmazon sale takes up to 53 percent off Echo Show smart displays
This is your chance to grab one (or some) of Amazon's Echo Show displays at a discount if you've been planning to buy any of them.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel 7 phones have dropped to their lowest prices to date
The Pixel 7 is already one of the best bargains among flagship phones, and you'll get even more bang for your buck thanks to these deals.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 8 drops to a record low $329 at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 is down to $329, its best price yet — and the SE is also on sale.
Read MoreThe second-gen Apple Pencil is back on sale for $90
If you've been thinking of grabbing a new Apple Pencil, a new discount has brought the second-gen model back down to a near-low of $90 at Amazon and Target.
Read MoreThe best Valentine's Day gifts for gamers
Here's a list of the best gifts to give gamers this Valentine's Day, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreSony's WH-1000XM5 ANC headphones are $348 right now
Now is a good time to pick up Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones, because they're currently on sale at Amazon for $348
Read MoreAmazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max returns to a record low of $35
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back to an all-time low price of $35 in time for the Super Bowl.
Read MoreAnker charging accessories are up to 46 percent off in Amazon sale
You can now grab a number of Anker chargers and other products at Amazon with discounts up to 46 percent percent.
Read MoreApple’s new AirPods Pro are back on sale for $200
Amazon has reduced the second-generation AirPods Pro to $200, the best price we've seen on Apple's earbuds since Black Friday.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 is $200 off right now
Since 2021, Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 has been one of Engadget's favorite Chrome OS devices. A $200 discount makes this laptop even better.
Read MoreSonos gear is on sale ahead of the Super Bowl, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel Buds Pro drop to a record low of $145
The Google Pixel Buds Pro are $55 off right now and down to $145, which is a new record low.
Read MoreThe Beats Fit Pro earbuds drop to $150 at Amazon
Amazon knocks 25 percent off the Beats Fit Pro earbuds, bringing them down to $150.
Read MoreThe Sonos One is on sale for $179 right now
Sonos knocks up to $100 off home theater tech ahead of the Super Bowl. Both the Sonos Arc and Sonos Beam soundbars are on sale, as well as the Sonos One speaker.
Read MoreArlo video doorbells and security cameras are up to half off
Folks on the lookout for a new video doorbell or home security camera might be interested in checking out the latest sale on Arlo gear. You can snap up the devices for up to half off at the minute.
Read MoreAmazon is offering $50 or $100 gift cards with Samsung Galaxy S23 pre-orders
Unlocked units of the new Galaxy S23 Ultra, Plus and base model smartphones are available for pre-order and Amazon is including a $100 or $50 Amazon gift card.
Read MoreWD_Black SSDs and SanDisk cards are up to 50 percent off at Amazon
If you need extra storage for your gaming computers or your gadgets, you may want to check out Amazon's latest sale.
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Computing (2)
The White House’s $39 billion chip-making giveaway starts today
Applications for the program's first funding opportunities will be accepted starting on March 31st.
Read MoreNVIDIA rolls out update for Discord performance bug
NVIDIA has begun rolling out a fix for a bug that had caused some of its GPUs, including RTX 30 series models, to perform worse while people had Discord open.
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Cybersecurity (13)
US Marshals Service says it's the victim of a 'major' ransomware attack
The US Marshals Service says it was the victim of a 'major' ransomware attack that compromised sensitive data.
Read MoreLastPass says hackers broke into an employee PC to steal the company's password vault
The bad actors involved in a couple of LastPass security breaches last year also infiltrated a company DevOps engineer's home computer. Said employee was one of the four people with access to the keys needed to unlock the company's cloud storage.
Read MoreFacebook and Instagram will help prevent the spread of teens' intimate photos
Meta is clamping down on sextortion by letting people flag intimate photos.
Read MoreFCC chair proposes rules to reduce scam robotexts
Providers would have to block robotexts from unused, invalid and unallocated numbers, among others, if an FCC proposal is approved.
Read MoreTwitter’s 2FA paywall is a good opportunity to upgrade your security practices
Twitter's decision to pull a popular method of two-factor authentication for non-paying customers could this make your account more vulnerable to attack, and undermine the platform's security.
Read MoreFBI says it has 'contained' a cybersecurity incident on its network
The FBI says it has 'contained' a cybersecurity incident, although many details are still unknown.
Read MoreSEC charges Terraform Labs over alleged 'multi-billion dollar' crypto fraud
The SEC has charged Terraform and its CEO for allegedly running a 'multi-billion dollar' crypto fraud scheme.
Read MoreTile thinks a $1 million fine will deter stalkers from using its trackers
Tile is adding a new feature that makes its trackers harder for thieves to detect while floating heavy penalties for anyone using the feature to stalk victims.
Read MoreCity of Oakland declares state of emergency in wake of ransomware attack
The city government of Oakland, California was hit by a ransomware attack on February 8th, and its departments can still feel the security breach's ramifications.
Read MoreUpdate your Apple devices now to patch a security flaw
Apple released security updates to its operating systems to fix flaws that hackers may have actively exploited.
Read MoreReddit was hacked in a phishing attack targeting its employees
The website says investigators have found no evidence that users' passwords have been compromised.
Read More1Password will soon skip passwords in favor of passkeys
Popular password manager app 1Password will soon let users drop passwords and use passkeys in their place.
Read MoreFTC fines drug discount app for sharing user information to Facebook and Google
This is the first time the agency has taken enforcement action under its Health Breach Notification Rule, which requires vendors of personal health records to notify customers if their data has been breached.
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EVs and Transportation (29)
Tesla selects Monterrey, Mexico as the site of its next Gigafactory
Tesla will build its next Gigafactory in Mexico
Read MoreWaymo is starting driverless taxi tests in Los Angeles
Waymo is starting driverless taxi tests in Los Angeles
Read MoreMercedes-Benz is bringing WebEx meetings to the new E-Class sedans
Everything a busy worker needs to never get a moment's peace.
Read MoreLordstown Motors freezes production to address quality issues
Lordstown Motors is still struggling to ship EVs, but is pausing production to tackle quality problems.
Read MoreElon Musk says California is home to Tesla’s engineering headquarters
Despite moving its corporate headquarters to Texas, Tesla now considers California its global engineering home and "effectively a headquarters of Tesla."
Read MoreMercedes-Benz's next-generation car OS is built around paid software bundles
When MB.OS arrives by mid-decade, Mercedes-Benz plans to offer bundles that allow drivers to add new features to their cars.
Read MoreCruise’s robotaxis have driven 1 million miles with nobody behind the wheel
The company said every mile driven gave it tons of data, since San Francisco streets are complex and often chaotic.
Read MoreRam 1500 REV reservations sold out in less than a week
Stellantis opened up $100 deposits for its electric Ram truck on Super Bowl Sunday, but they didn't last long.
Read MoreTesla admits Full Self-Driving beta may cause crashes, recalls 363,000 vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Thursday that Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 of its vehicles because the Full Self-Driving software may cause a crash.
Read MoreTesla will open up 7,500 charging stations to other EVs by 2024
The Biden administration has unveiled new initiatives in its $7.5 billion plan to install 500,000 EV chargers on US roads by 2030.
Read MoreHyundai and Kia release software update to prevent TikTok thefts
Kia and Hyundai released a software update on Monday after a viral TikTok challenge taught users how to hack the vehicles.
Read MoreUber and Lyft driver pay isn't keeping up with soaring fares, study says
Uber and Lyft fares have surged in recent years, but a study suggests drivers aren't getting proportionate pay raises.
Read MoreEuropean Parliament votes to ban new gas car sales by 2035
The European Parliament has voted in favor of banning new gas car and van sales by 2035.
Read MoreTesla Autopilot workers are seeking to unionize in New York
A group of Tesla workers in New York has sent company chief Elon Musk a letter stating their intention to unionize, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreToyota will launch a 'next-generation' EV under the Lexus brand
Toyota has revealed its plans for the future under a new CEO, and it looks like the company is finally prioritizing electrification.
Read MoreCalifornia’s first electric short-hop ferry launches in 2024
One of the Bay Area's most popular ferry routes is going electric.
Read MoreStellantis reveals pre-production variant of Ram 1500 REV
Stellantis has shared a first look at a production variant of the Ram 1500 REV, showing off a more conservative EV than the automaker promised at CES.
Read MoreFormer Formula E team lead announces new electric car racing series
The new Ace Championship could one day make it easier for young drivers to take part in Formula E competition.
Read MoreFord reportedly plans to build a $3.5 billion EV battery factory in Michigan
Ford could announce as early as Monday that it's partnering with China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co to build a $3.5 billion iron phosphate battery plant outside of Marshall, Michigan.
Read MoreNTSB: Autopilot was not a factor in fatal Tesla Model S crash
The NTSB says driver impairment was the likely cause of the crash.
Read MoreLucid tries to keep pace with rivals with a $7,500 'EV credit'
The luxury Lucid Air EV isn't eligible for federal tax credits in the US, but Lucid is offering potential buyers a similar discount anyway.
Read MoreElectric truck maker Rivian is reportedly developing an e-bike
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe reportedly told employees the company has been working on an e-bike.
Read MoreTesla raises Model Y pricing following federal tax credit change
As of Saturday, Tesla's US website listed the Long Range and Performance models at $54,990 and $57,990, respectively.
Read MoreTesla's five-seat Model Y and other EVs now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit
More versions of Tesla's Model Y and four other EVs now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit thanks to the Treasury.
Read MoreFord is returning to F1 to build a hybrid engine with Red Bull
Ford will work with Red Bull to develop a next-gen hybrid power unit for Red Bull Racing and sibling team AlphaTauri.
Read MoreAntartica’s only EV had to be redesigned because of climate change
The only EV operating in Antarctica needed an upgrade because of climate change — it's just too warm.
Read MoreLyft's next-generation scooters will offer a smoother ride
Lyft has started rolling out a new scooter that features a more powerful motor, built-in phone mount and better suspension.
Read MoreNissan unveils a real-life version of its Max-Out EV convertible concept
Nissans first revealed the Max-Out as a render back in 2021.
Read MoreRivian is laying off another six percent of its workforce
Electric vehicle maker Rivian is laying off another six percent of its workforce. As with the previous round of cuts, Rivian says it's focusing resources on increasing production and becoming profitable.
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Gaming (27)
Hitman studio IO Interactive is making a fantasy RPG game
In addition to its upcoming James Bond game, Hitman developer IO Interactive is moving in a more illogical direction, as it announced today that it's making an online fantasy RPG.
Read More'Forspoken' studio Luminous Productions will be folded into Square Enix
'Forspoken' may have missed Square Enix's sales expectations after so-so reviews.
Read MoreElden Ring's first expansion is called 'Shadow of the Erdtree'
FromSoftware said an upcoming 'Elden Ring' expansion entitled Shadow of the Erdtree is currently in development.
Read More'Dead Space' highlights the biggest problem with AAA games
Built-in limitations of the PS3 and Xbox 360 era were critical in helping developers narrow their focus and innovate. Developers today are grappling with an abundance of technological possibility, and this has resulted in a litany of chaotic blandness in recent years.
Read MoreGame designer Shinji Mikami is leaving the Bethesda studio he founded
Shinji Mikami, the game designer behind early Resident Evil games and 'Ghostwire: Tokyo,' is leaving the studio he founded.
Read More'M3GAN' and 'Get Out' producer Blumhouse is moving into horror games
Blumhouse Games will release original horror titles for PC, consoles and mobile.
Read MoreBungie wins $4.3 million in case against 'Destiny 2' cheat provider AimJunkies
Bungie has walked away with $4.3 million in damages and fees after a victory in an arbitration proceeding with AimJunkies.
Read MoreUbisoft's Mousetrap system lengthens the lag to punish 'Rainbow Six Siege' cheaters
Rainbow Six Siege cheaters using 3rd party input spoofers are going to absolutely hate Ubisoft's new punitive game mechanic.
Read MoreA new Civilization game is in development
A new Civilization game is on the way from series developer Firaxis.
Read More‘Diablo IV’ open beta begins on March 24th
Blizzard has just announced the date of Diablo IV's upcoming open beta.
Read MoreDead by Daylight’s latest killer is a tech executive with a surveillance penchant
The Skull Merchant is a wealthy tech executive who, when she's not eliminating competition like any good monopolist, uses the skulls of her past victims to craft aerial drones to hunt her next kill.
Read MoreFinal Fantasy VII’s Midgar is the latest grimy locale coming to 'PowerWash Simulator'
The free Midgar Special Pack brings five levels based on 'Final Fantasy VII' to 'PowerWash Simulator' in March.
Read MoreActivision wants Blizzard employees to return to the office in July
Activision will soon require Blizzard employees to spend the majority of their week working out of the company's offices.
Read MoreAfter one last release date change, 'Dead Island 2' will arrive a week early
Dead Island 2 will now arrive a week early on April 21st.
Read MoreUbisoft botched a ‘Division 2’ fix so badly it broke its ability to update the game
Ubisoft broke a 'The Division 2' upgrade so badly that it can't update the game until there's a fix.
Read MoreWarzone 2.0's second season arrives on February 15th with a new map and features
Activision has shared the final roadmap for season two of "Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0," promising a new map, the return of a fan-favorite gameplay mode and new weapons.
Read More'Squid Game' is coming to VR later this year
Netflix and Sandbox VR will be launching a VR game based on the 'Squid Game' TV series in late 2023.
Read More‘Hot Wheels: Rift Rally’ is another mixed reality racer from the makers of ‘Mario Kart Live’
The makers of "Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit" have created a game for Hot Wheels using similar controls and gameplay.
Read MoreOverwatch 2's third season will let you turn Doomfist into One-Punch Man
Season three of Overwatch 2 will offer the franchise's first crossover skin and an online dating sim for players to complete.
Read More'Apex Legends' is finally adding a team deathmatch mode
Season 16 of Apex Legends will see the introduction of a new team deathmatch mode that pits two teams of six against one another.
Read MoreAmazon Luna will lose over 50 games this month
Amazon Luna's paid tier is is losing 53 games in February, including a few classics.
Read More‘Myst’ 2021 remake is heading to iOS devices
Just in time for Myst's 30th anniversary this fall, Cyan Worlds announced this week that it's bringing the recent 2021 remake of the classic point-and-click adventure game to iPhones and iPads.
Read More'CrossfireX' and 'Knockout City' join the list of live service games shutting down soon
'CrossfireX' and 'Knockout City' are joining the likes of 'Apex Legends Mobile,' 'Rumbleverse,' and 'Echo VR' on the list of games that are shutting down soon.
Read MoreActivision Blizzard will pay $35 million to settle SEC charges over its handling of complaints
The SEC claimed that Activision Blizzard didn't have adequate processes to fully document and review workplace misconduct complaints.
Read More‘Overwatch 2’ will punish players who regularly team up with cheaters
When Overwatch 2's next season starts, Blizzard will start suspending players who willingly group with known cheaters.
Read MoreEA reportedly canceled an unannounced single-player Titanfall game
EA is said to have quietly axed a single-player game set in the universe of 'Titanfall' and 'Apex Legends.'
Read More'Apex Legends Mobile' is shutting down after less than a year
Electronic Arts is shutting down 'Apex Legends Mobile' less than a year after releasing the game on iOS and Android. The company is also abandoning 'Battlefield Mobile' and closing Industrial Toys, the studio behind that game.
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Google (22)
Google expands Gmail client-side encryption to more users
Google's client-side encryption protections aren't available on personal Workspace plans or accounts just yet, however.
Read MoreGoogle is bringing a bunch of new features to Android and Wear OS
Google is making some small tweaks to Android and Wear OS.
Read MoreDOJ accuses Google of deleting chat evidence for its antitrust lawsuit
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is accusing Google of routinely destroying internal messaging chat histories, which the company is required to preserve under federal rules for an antitrust lawsuit.
Read MoreGoogle's Workspace apps are getting an updated look
It'll soon be easier to carry out bulk actions on files in Drive, and there are some useful features coming to Docs and Sheets.
Read MoreGoogle Chrome's memory and battery saver modes are rolling out to everyone
Google says Chrome's Memory Saver feature can reduce the browser's RAM usage by up to 30 percent.
Read MoreYouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down
Wojcicki, who took over as YouTube CEO in 2014, is starting "a new chapter focused on my family, health and personal projects I'm passionate about."
Read MoreGoogle relies on human employees to improve Bard chatbot responses
Google's VP for search, Prabhakar Raghavan, reportedly sent an email to staff members, asking them to rewrite Bard responses on topics they know well.
Read MoreGoogle Fiber launches 5Gbps service for $125 per month
Google Fiber is introducing a $125-per-month service with symmetrical uploads and downloads today. However, it only covers four cities at launch.
Read MoreGoogle’s privacy-focused ad tracking solution hits Android in beta
Google begins rolling out a beta today for Privacy Sandbox for Android. The program tries to optimize user privacy while still allowing publishers to serve targeted ads.
Read MoreGoogle Maps' Immersive View is rolling out in five cities
A new Google Maps feature should help you get where you're going without having to unlock your phone for directions.
Read MoreGoogle’s Bard chatbot confidently spouts misinformation in Twitter debut
Google's Bard chatbot confidently proclaimed false information in a Twitter posted by Google.
Read MoreGoogle Maps Search with Live View is coming to Barcelona, Dublin and Madrid
Google is expanding the availability of Search with Live, a feature within Maps, to more cities, including Barcelona and Dublin, over the next few months.
Read MoreGoogle will blur explicit images in search by default
Google Search will soon blue explicit images for everyone by default, even if you don't have SafeSearch activated.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google's ChatGPT rival is called Bard
The top news stories today: Google unveils Bard, its ChatGPT chat bot rival, Sony's huge PlayStation VR2 FAQ answers (almost) all of your questions, Microsoft's press event today is expected to feature ChatGPT heavily.
Read MoreGoogle experiment ditches WebKit for its own engine in Chrome for iOS
Google is testing Chrome's Blink web engine on iOS, but don't expect it in a public browser for now.
Read MoreGoogle unveils Bard, its ChatGPT rival
Google announced on Monday that its rumored chatbot AI project is real and on the way. It's called Bard.
Read MoreGoogle's HD Chromecast with Google TV is cheaper than ever
Just in time for the Super Bowl next week, Amazon has discounted Google 4K Chromecast with Google TV.
Read MoreYouTube Music workers strike at Google’s Austin offices
Google workers strike for the first time as YouTube Music contractors in Austin accuse the company of using an abrupt return-to-office date to punish union organization efforts.
Read MoreGoogle's February 8th event will focus on 'Search, Maps and beyond'
Google has announced that it's holding an event next week called Live from Paris that will be all about "Search, Maps and beyond."
Read MoreAlphabet's revenues are still growing, but just barely
It's no secret that the huge tech companies are still making money hand over fist, but there's also a noticeable slowdown going on. Google's parent company Alphabet is not immune — the company just reported its earnings results for Q4 of 2022, and just barely grew revenue year over year.
Read MoreGoogle Fi warns customers that their data has been compromised
Google has notified customers of its Fi mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service that hackers were able to access some of their information, according to TechCrunch.
Read MoreGoogle's experimental ChatGPT rivals include a search bot and a tool called 'Apprentice Bard'
Google employees have been testing several potential ChatGPT competitors as part of the tech giant's bid to launch a response to OpenAI's technology, according to CNBC.
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Laptops (4)
Lenovo updates its IdeaPad Duet 3i 2-in-1 with a larger display and Intel N200 CPU
The 2023 IdeaPad Duet 3i features a 11.5-inch IPS display with 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage.
Read MoreRazer updates the Blade 15 with 13th-gen Intel CPUs and RTX 40 series graphics
Razer is keeping the Blade 15 around for at least another year while updating it with the latest components from Intel and NVIDIA.
Read MoreRazer's Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops are available tomorrow
Razer's Blade 16 and 18 gaming laptops are available tomorrow, packing RTX 4090 graphics.
Read MoreAlienware's first NVIDIA GeForce 40-series laptops arrive next week
Alienware will start shipping laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs next week. The brand also says its first 500Hz gaming monitor will be available in North America "soon."
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Meta (16)
Meta is working on 'AI personas' for Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp
Meta plans to make AI 'personas' for Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, and it's creating a unified team to help make this happen.
Read MoreFTC drops bid to block Meta's acquisition of Within
The FTC has voted to drop its administrative case against the company a few weeks after a federal court denied its request for a preliminary injunction to block the acquisition.
Read MoreMeta is reforming ‘Facebook jail’ in response to the Oversight Board
Meta says it's reforming its penalty system so that people are less likely to land in "Facebook jail," for minor rule violations.
Read MoreWhatsApp is reportedly experimenting with private newsletters
WhatsApp code hints that you may soon get to create private newsletters for your friends.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Meta reveals its ‘blue tick’ verification service for Facebook and Instagram
The top news stories today: Meta reveals its own paid verification 'blue tick' service for Facebook and Instagram, NBA legend Paul Pierce settles with SEC over allegedly false crypto statements, Anime classics, including 'Sailor Moon', 'Naruto' and 'Death Note,' are free to watch on YouTube.
Read MoreMeta Verified is a paid verification service for Facebook and Instagram
Facebook parent company Meta is preparing to launch a Twitter Blue-like subscription called Meta Verified.
Read MoreMeta is bringing Telegram-like ‘channels’ to Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg just showed off "broadcast channels," a new Instagram feature that brings one-way messaging to the app.
Read MoreMeta clarifies its use of AI in ad-matching with a redesigned transparency tool
Starting today, Meta is rolling out a new version of its "Why am I seeing this ad?" tool.
Read MoreMeta's Oversight Board will take on more cases and make decisions faster
Meta can now ask its Oversight Board for expedited reviews of content moderation cases, which could be published within as little as 48 hours.
Read MoreMeta reportedly plans more job cuts
Meta could announce another round of job cuts as early as next month, according to the Financial Times.
Read MoreMeta restores Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts
Trump has not yet posted on Facebook or Instagram after Meta lifted a two-year ban and restored his accounts.
Read MoreMeta now owns VR fitness company Within
Meta has completed its buyout of VR fitness developer Within just as it's shutting down its signature app, Supernatural.
Read MoreMeta reportedly plans to open Horizon Worlds to younger teens as soon as March
Meta is reportedly opening up its virtual reality social experience to younger players aged 13 to 17 as soon as this March in a bid to grow Horizon's numbers and improve user retention.
Read MoreDocuments show Meta paid for data scraping despite years of denouncing it
Meta was paying a company to scrape data from sites for years despite its own attempts to fight the practice.
Read MoreFacebook now has 2 billion users
Facebook now has 2 billion daily active users, Meta reported alongside its fourth-quarter earnings.
Read MoreFTC faces setback in bid to block Meta’s acquisition of VR developer Within
The Federal Trade Commission has suffered a setback in its attempt to prevent Meta from buying Supernatural developer Within Unlimited.
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Microsoft (24)
Bing AI is coming to the Windows 11 taskbar, of course
Microsoft is ready to shove Bing AI into Windows 11 with an update coming today.
Read MoreMicrosoft mistakenly offered Windows 11 upgrades to users with unsupported PCs
Earlier this week, Windows 10 mistakenly prompted some users to upgrade to Windows 11, despite the fact their computers did not meet the operating system's minimum requirements.
Read MoreMicrosoft brings its Bing AI chatbot to mobile apps and Skype
Those with access to Microsoft's new AI-powered chatbot can now use it in the Bing and Edge mobile apps, as well as Skype. The company has added voice control too.
Read MoreMicrosoft is already reversing some of the limits it put on Bing's AI chat tools
Microsoft is already lifting some of its Bing AI's chat limits, although there were signs of trouble months earlier.
Read MoreMicrosoft is putting Xbox games on GeForce Now in an attempt to win over regulators
If the Activision Blizzard acquisition goes through, the publisher's games, such as the Call of Duty series, will come to NVIDIA's streaming service too.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Meet the man who helped Microsoft break into the entertainment business
Some of us are destined to lead successful lives thanks to the circumstances of our birth. Some of us, like attorney Bruce Jackson, are destined to lead such lives in spite them.
Read MoreMicrosoft limits Bing conversations to prevent disturbing chatbot responses
Microsoft has limited the number of "chat turns" you can have with Bing's AI chatbot to five per session and 50 per day overall.
Read MoreMicrosoft is reportedly already planning to bring ads to Bing's AI chatbot
Microsoft is reportedly in early talks with ad agencies on how to slot ads into Bing's generative AI-powered chatbot.
Read MoreMicrosoft will support Windows 11 on newer Macs through Parallels
Microsoft now officially supports Windows 11 on M1 and M2 Macs, but you'll need to use Parallels' virtual machine.
Read MoreMicrosoft explains Bing's bizarre AI chat behavior
Microsoft launched its Bing AI chat product for the Edge browser last week, and it's been in the news ever since — but not always for the right reasons.
Read MoreMicrosoft's 'carbon aware' updates feature begins rolling out on Xbox consoles
When your Xbox has access to the internet, you can set it to schedule game, app and operating system updates based on local carbon intensity data.
Read MoreWindows 11 could get a feature for controlling RGB lighting
A hidden feature found within the latest Windows 11 Insider build offers a native solution for controlling all the RGB lighting inside a PC.
Read MoreMicrosoft could show off AI-powered versions of Word and Outlook this March
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to showcase AI-enhanced versions of Word, PowerPoint and Outlook as soon as this March.
Read MoreMicrosoft wants students to develop better online research habits
Microsoft has unveiled a search 'coach' in Teams that helps students search for reliable sources and spot misinformation.
Read MoreMicrosoft deploys AI in the classroom to improve public speaking and math
Microsoft's new AI-powered tools aim to help students and teachers improve presentations and math problem-solving.
Read MoreUK competition watchdog says Microsoft’s Activision merger ‘could harm’ gamers
UK's competition authority has found that Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard could "harm UK gamers."
Read MoreThe Morning After: Microsoft’s next-gen Bing is ‘more powerful’ than ChatGPT
The top news stories today: Microsoft's next-gen Bing is 'more powerful' than ChatGPT, The Nintendo Switch has now outsold the PS4, Google will soon blur explicit images in search by default.
Read MoreMicrosoft's new Bing and Edge hands-on: Surprisingly well-integrated AI
Our early impressions of Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing and Edge.
Read MoreMicrosoft Edge puts an AI ‘copilot’ in your browser
Microsoft is updating Edge with an AI 'copilot' that helps with everyday tasks.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s next-gen Bing uses a ‘much more powerful’ language model than ChatGPT
Microsoft's oft-forgotten search engine is about to get a new lease on life, with the help of a next-generation large language AI model.
Read MoreMicrosoft will wipe free Teams business users' data if they don't upgrade to a paid tier
Microsoft Teams is moving to a new free tier for the office, but your company will have to pay to keep all your old chats.
Read MoreMicrosoft's AI event: Live coverage
Join us for all the breaking news from Microsoft's AI event, where we expect to hear about AI, ChatGPT, Bing and more.
Read MoreMicrosoft is holding a press event tomorrow, with ChatGPT expected to feature heavily
Microsoft has announced an event on February 7th where ChatGPT in Bing could be the star.
Read MoreMicrosoft rolls out Teams Premium with OpenAI-powered features
Microsoft says Teams Premium uses tech like OpenAI's GPT-3.5 to make meetings 'more intelligent, personalized and protected.'
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Mobile (6)
MediaTek is set to unveil its own phone-to-satellite communication system next week
MediaTek is set to demonstrate its new technology that can put two-way satellite communications on smartphones at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC).
Read MoreT-Mobile is offering a free year of MLS Season Pass on AppleTV+
T-Mobile subscribers will soon be able to claim a full year of MLS Season Pass to watch in the Apple TV app.
Read MoreFCC proposals require phone companies to help domestic violence survivors
The FCC's proposed rules would make carriers help domestic violence survivors.
Read MoreVerizon expands its 2Gbps Fios to New York’s five boroughs
Verizon says its Fios 2 Gig service is now available across New York City's five boroughs, although it hasn't clarified just how available it is in each area.
Read MoreQualcomm's new phone modem may help overcome 5G's flaws
Qualcomm has unveiled what it says is the first 5G Advanced phone modem, and it might help overcome some of 5G's flaws.
Read MoreT-Mobile outage affected thousands of users across the US
T-Mobile suffered network outages on Monday night, leading to intermittent issues with its voice, text and data services.
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News (21)
FTX co-founder Nishad Singh pleads guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges
FTX co-founder Nishad Singh has pleaded guilty to six federal fraud and conspiracy charges. He has agreed to cooperate with the case against FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
Read MoreLG's 2023 OLED TVs arrive in late March starting at $1,399 (updated)
LG is now shipping its 2023 OLED TVs, with the most affordable model starting at $1,2399.
Read MoreHitting the Books: Why America once leaded its gasoline
Automakers have been fighting to eliminate Engine knock since the days of the Model T. Their initial attempts to fix it, as University of Manitoba's Professor Vaclav Smil explains in "Invention and Innovation," went over like a lead balloon.
Read MoreDish Network suffers multi-day customer service and website outage
For the last few days, an "internal systems issue" has left many of the services and websites operated by satellite TV provider and Sling TV owner Dish Network inaccessible, and a ransomware attack may be to blame.
Read MoreFTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces four new criminal charges
FTX creator Sam Bankman-Fried is now dealing with four new charges over fraud and campaign finance violations.
Read MoreThe Roland SH-4d is a groovebox disguised as a synthesizer
Roland's SH-4d is a groovebox in synthesizer clothing, with plenty of hands-on controls.
Read MoreSonos' upcoming Era 300 and 100 speakers revealed in nearly full detail
The Era 100 is said to be a Sonos One replacement with a second tweeter and larger mid-woofer, as well as Bluetooth audio and USB-C line-in support. The Era 300, meanwhile, seems to be a larger speaker designed for spatial audio.
Read MoreTwo Supreme Court cases could upend the rules of the internet
This week, the Supreme Court will hear two cases, Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh, that give it an opportunity to drastically change the rules of speech online.
Read MoreNBA legend Paul Pierce settles with SEC over allegedly false crypto statements
NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission over a cryptocurrency he promoted on Twitter.
Read MoreTraeger's redesigned Ironwood grills pack touchscreen controls and more efficiency
Traeger has revealed a redesigned version of its mid-range Ironwood smart grill with several new features from the premium Timberline series.
Read MoreIKEA made a smart air quality sensor to track indoor pollution
IKEA has released a smart indoor air quality monitor that might improve your health.
Read MoreHitting the Books: NASA's Class 8 broke color barriers and glass ceilings alike
In The New Guys, author Meredith Bagby follows the exploits of NASA's Astronaut class of 1978 — "Class 8," America's first women, African Americans, Asian American, and gay person to fly to space.
Read MoreDJI's $369 Mini 2 SE drone can fly up to 10km away
DJI's new Mini 2 SE drone features the company's OcuSync 2.0, allowing it to fly up to 10km away.
Read MoreCanon's $680 EOS R50 is its most affordable RF camera yet
The $680 EOS R50 can capture uncropped 4K footage and comes with Canon's Dual Pixel autofocus technology.
Read MoreCanon's full-frame EOS R8 offers uncropped 4K at 60p for just $1,500
Canon has put Sony and its other rivals on blast with the launch of the $1,500 24-megapixel EOS R8, its cheapest full-frame camera yet.
Read MoreFormer Coinbase employee pleads guilty to insider trading charges
Ishan Wahi faces a prison sentence of between 36 and 47 months as part of his plea deal.
Read MorePakistan unblocks Wikipedia after a three-day ban
Wikipedia is back online in Pakistan three days after regulators banned it in the country.
Read MorePakistan blocks Wikipedia over 'sacrilegious' content
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked Wikipedia in the country after degrading the website for 48 hours over content it considers "sacrilegious."
Read MoreJony Ive designed a 'perfect' Red Nose for the Comic Relief charity
Jony Ive once designed a limited edition Leica camera for charity, but he worked on a far lower-tech product .
Read MoreUK government reveals 'robust' plans to regulate crypto
The UK government has detailed "ambitious" plans to regulate the crypto industry.
Read MoreBoeing completes the last ever delivery of the iconic 747 jumbo jet
Boeing revealed back in 2020 that it was going to end 747's production after it was done building the last orders for it.
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Nintendo (16)
The Morning After: Welcome to the exciting world of ‘Pokémon Sleep’
The top news stories today: Welcome to the exciting world of 'Pokémon Sleep', The OnePlus 11 Concept phone includes PC-like liquid cooling, You can now fly the largest aircraft ever built in 'Microsoft Flight Simulator'.
Read More'Pokémon Sleep' will finally arrive this summer
'Pokémon Sleep' will finally arrive this summer alongside a new device that also works with 'Pokémon Go.'
Read MoreNintendo confirms it won't be at E3 2023
"Since this year's E3 show didn't fit into our plans, we have made the decision to not participate," Nintendo said. Sony and Microsoft have not confirmed whether they'll be at E3 this year.
Read MoreA Pokémon Presents event will take place on February 27th
The livestream will start at 9AM ET and run for around 20 minutes. It should provide news and updates on several Pokémon games.
Read MoreMicrosoft makes its 10-year Call of Duty pact with Nintendo official
Microsoft has signed a "binding" 10-year deal to provide CoD access to Nintendo consoles with full parity.
Read MoreLink rides a huge hoverboard in the new Zelda 'Tears of the Kingdom' trailer
The new footage shows Link on a huge, four-engine drone, riding a small hot-air balloon, and driving a massive motorized chariot.
Read More'Metroid Prime Remastered' is out today on Switch with dual-stick controls
The first 'Metroid Prime' game has been remastered for the Switch, complete with modern controls.
Read More'Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp' will finally arrive on April 21st
Nintendo will release Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp on April 21st.
Read MoreNintendo is adding Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games to Switch Online today
You'll be able to play the games with Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Color screen filters.
Read More'Pikmin 4' hits Switch on July 21st
After nearly a decade in development, Pikmin 4 is due to land on the Switch on July 21st, 2023.
Read MoreWatch the first Nintendo Direct of 2023 here at 5PM ET
Expect around 40 minutes of updates on games coming to Nintendo Switch in the next few months, such as 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.'
Read MoreThe next Nintendo Direct will take place on February 8th
The stream will run for around 40 minutes and mostly feature games coming to Switch in the first half of 2023.
Read MoreThe Switch has outsold the PS4, but Nintendo sees tougher times ahead
The Switch just leaped over both the Game Boy and PlayStation 4 to become the third best-selling console of all time.
Read MoreThe original 'Legend of Zelda' has been remade in Minecraft, without using mods
A 'Minecraft' mad lad has recreated 'The Legend of Zelda' inside the blocky sandbox game.
Read MoreNintendo classic 'Zelda: A Link to the Past' gets an unofficial PC port
The latest game to get the reverse-engineering treatment is 'The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.'
Read MoreNintendo brings back discounted game vouchers for Switch Online subscribers
Nintendo has revived game vouchers that give Switch Online users significant discounts.
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PC Gaming (6)
You can now fly the largest aircraft ever built in 'Microsoft Flight Simulator'
Only one Antonov An-225 Mriya was ever completed, but it was destroyed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Proceeds from a 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' version will go toward rebuilding the aircraft.
Read MoreSteam now allows you to copy games to Steam Deck and other PCs over a local network
Valve is giving Steam Deck users with slow internet connections or bandwidth caps a new way to install games on their devices with its new local network game transfers feature.
Read More‘The Mageseeker’ is a League of Legends RPG from the studio behind ‘Moonlighter’
2023 will be another big year for fans of Riot Games and League of Legends, with the studio's Riot Forge publishing label set to release three spinoffs.
Read MoreValve is working on a major update for 'Team Fortress 2'
After years of neglect, Valve is preparing to release a major update for Team Fortress 2.
Read MoreThe PC release of 'The Last of Us Part I' has been delayed to March 28th
Naughty Dog has pushed back the PC release of "The Last of Us Part I." Initially slated for March 3rd, the game now arrives on March 28th.
Read MoreRazer debuts its lightest gaming mouse ever, weighing in at 49 grams
Razer announced a new gaming mouse that keeps its weight down using a partially hollow exoskeleton.
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PlayStation (13)
'Humanity' was the most interesting game at Sony's State of Play, and you can play a demo today (updated)
The studio behind 'Rez' is finally launching its next game, 'Humanity,' in May.
Read MoreWatch Sony's latest State of Play here at 4PM ET
Expect info on third-party games and upcoming PS VR2 titles, as well as a deep dive into 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.'
Read MoreThe creator of PlayStation's iconic logo sound has died
Okada has passed away on the 14th due to heart failure. He was 73 years old.
Read More‘No Man’s Sky’ Fractal update overhauls VR gameplay in time for its PS VR2 release
Hello Games has announced Fractal, a free update for No Man's Sky that overhauls the game's virtual reality experience.
Read MorePlayStation lines up a State of Play for February 23rd
The showcase will include looks at third-party PS5 games and some upcoming PS VR2 titles, as well as a deep dive into 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.'
Read MoreThe Morning After: Race against Sony's champion-beating driver AI in 'Gran Turismo 7'
The top news stories today: You can now race against Sony's champion-beating AI in 'Gran Turismo 7', Google Chrome's memory and battery saver modes are rolling out to everyone, The OnePlus 11 Concept will feature a 'flowing back' with blue lighting.
Read MoreRace against Sony's AI in 'Gran Turismo 7' for a limited time
Gamers around the world will get their shot at racing Sony AI's GT Sophy tomorrow, when the Gran Turismo 7 racing AI arrives for a limited time on Playstation 5.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Did the PlayStation VR2 arrive too late?
The PlayStation VR2 is here, and it's mostly great! But its high price and limited library make it hard to recommend for many gamers.
Read More'Horizon Forbidden West' is coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium on February 21st
It's a stacked month for PS Plus Extra and Premium, as Horizon Forbidden West, The Quarry, Outriders, Scarlet Nexus, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Borderlands 3 and more are all on the way.
Read MoreSony’s expansive PlayStation VR2 FAQ answers (almost) all of your burning questions
After you set up PS VR2, you won't need a TV to use it. So, you could use your headset to play PS5 just about anywhere if you don't mind having an incredibly bulky portable gaming setup.
Read MorePS5 beta update finally adds Discord voice chat
After saying that it could come in early 2022, Discord chat has finally come to PS5's latest beta.
Read MoreSony has now shipped over 32.1 million PS5s following blockbuster holiday sales
Sony's gaming business had a blockbuster holiday quarter as it sold 7.1 million PS5s from October to December compared to 3.9 million in the same quarter last year.
Read MoreSony will stop offering the PlayStation Plus Collection after May 9th
Sony will stop offering the PlayStation Plus Collection, a bundle of some of the PS4's best games. PS5 owners with an active PlayStation Plus subscription have until May 9th to claim all the included games.
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Reviews (26)
Samsung Galaxy S23+ review: A solid phone that’s probably not worth the upgrade
Just because the S23+ isn't chock full of surprises and updates doesn't mean it's not a good phone. It still ranks up there as one of the best Android phones around.
Read MoreHonor’s Magic 5 Pro offers a polished alternative for Android connoisseurs
Will that be enough to lure buyers away from rival handsets?
Read MoreLenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 Gen 2 hands-on: Slick updates for hybrid work
Designed for hybrid workers, the new ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 Gen 2 feature new AMD CPU, improved video calling features, a haptic touchpad from Sensel and even an optional flax fiber lid.
Read MorePanasonic S5 II review: The full-frame vlogging camera you’ve been waiting for
Panasonic's mirrorless cameras have been held back from greatness by the lack of phase-detect autofocus, but that's finally arrived with the Lumix S5 II.
Read MoreFellow Opus review: A coffee grinder that doubles as a showpiece
Fellow's Opus is a versatile grinder that can do everything from espresso to cold brew, and it's as much of a showpiece as a piece of brewing equipment.
Read MoreWithings’ luxury weighing scale is amazing, if inessential
It's the bathroom scale equivalent of a luxury supercar. Beautifully built, but you can get what you need from Withings itself for a lot less money.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The verdict on PlayStation VR2
The top news stories today: Tesla admits its Full Self-Driving beta may cause crashes, Microsoft explains Bing's bizarre AI chat behavior, Our verdict on the PlayStation VR2.
Read More'Octopath Traveler 2' review: Eight different stories, but not enough connection
Octopath Traveler 2 is a retro-styled RPG, set in another steampunk-esque fantasy world. Square Enix isn't reinventing the turn-based RPG for this sequel, instead expanding and (mildly) correcting some of the weaker parts of the original.
Read MorePlayStation VR2 review: A great headset that should be cheaper
The PSVR2 is a massive step forward from the original PSVR, thanks to its high-resolution screens and innovative features like headset haptics. But its high price and potentially limited library limits its appeal to diehard VR fanatics.
Read MoreOppo Find N2 Flip hands-on: Fixing the foldable's shortcomings
Oppo's second generation of foldable phones would compete with the same form factors as Samsung. While the west won't be getting the bigger Find N2 Fold, in the UK and Europe, we will get the Oppo Find N2 Flip. Versus it Galaxy rival, it has a bigger cover-screen, a bigger battery and higher-res cameras.
Read MorePlayStation DualSense Edge review: Sony's pricey but powerful sidekick for the PS5
While the DualSense Edge is definitely pricey and its battery life could be better, it offers a number of features that more demanding gamers will appreciate including customizable rear paddles, button remapping, replaceable joysticks and more.
Read More'Hogwarts Legacy' review: A massive game, alive with magic
Hogwarts Legacy is alive with magic. It's a massive and gorgeous open-world RPG that extends far beyond the walls of the wizarding school, with mysteries, danger and cute creatures packed into every corner. It's the coolest work of Harry Potter fanfiction I've come across in years.
Read MoreThe second-gen HomePod may be easier to repair than the first
The new HomePod is considerably easier to pry open than its ancestor.
Read MoreSony A7R V review: Awesome images, improved video, unbeatable autofocus
Sony's 61-megapixel A7R V is a technological tour de force, featuring most of the company's industry-leading tech.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Our verdict on the Galaxy S23 Ultra and its 200-megapixel camera
The top news stories today: National Transportation Safety Board says Autopilot was not a factor in fatal Tesla Model S crash, Meta restores Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, Chinese phone maker Realme unveils a phone can charge from zero to 20 percent in 80 seconds.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Photo and video take center stage
With a faster chip and a new 200MP main sensor along with all of Samsung's other flagship features, the new Galaxy S23 Ultra is a premium smartphone unlike any other Android handset available today.
Read MoreBayonetta Origins hands-on: A charming tale of a witch and her demon cat
In a departure from previous games, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a charming prequel that tells the story of a young girl and her demonic stuffed cat before she became the powerful witch we know today.
Read MoreOnePlus 11 review: A back-to-basics flagship phone
The OnePlus has everything we loved about OnePlus' phones in the past: a powerful, high-end processor, a vivid screen and (after a brief diversion) a competitive price tag.
Read MoreBastl Microgranny Monolith review: Vintage sampling grit in a portable package
The Bastl Instruments Microgranny Monolith is a portable lofi sampler and granular processor with tons of character.
Read MoreWhy I’m reviewing 'Hogwarts Legacy'
In the lead-up to our review of Hogwarts Legacy, senior reporter Jessica Conditt discusses the controversy surrounding the game.
Read MoreHasselblad X2D 100C: Incredible resolution, beautiful imperfections
After releasing two previous models, Hasselblad seems to have finally nailed the compact medium format camera with the X2D 100C.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra vs. the competition: All about those cameras
How does Samsung's new Galaxy S23 family stack up against the competition? Check out the specs here.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ hands-on: Flagship phones that play it safe
Even more so than last year's Galaxy S22 series, the 6.1-inch S23 and 6.6-inch S23+ are very, very similar. Both phones feature a minor redesign and some useful software tricks, but S23 Ultra remains the showstopper.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra hands-on: A 200MP camera is the biggest update
The first flagship phone of 2023 is here.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra hands-on: NVIDIA RTX 4070 power in a super slim frame
Samsung brings the Ultra branding to its Galaxy Book line of laptops.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The verdict on Apple’s second-generation HomePod
The top news stories today: EU wind and solar energy production overtook gas last year, A new AI voice tool is already being abused to deepfake celebrity audio clips, Paramount+ Premium will absorb Showtime and rebrand as 'Paramount+ With Showtime'.
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Robotics (2)
A robotics engineer made the AirPods Pro case repairable with a USB-C conversion
Engineer Ken Pillonel, best known for creating a USB-C iPhone, is making it easier to service AirPods Pro cases.
Read MoreEcholocation could give small robots the ability to find lost people
Researchers from the University of Toronto are developing a simple and cost-effective echolocation system for small robots.
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Samsung (9)
Samsung is readying its own smartphone-to-satellite communication platform
Samsung has unveiled a new standardized 5G NTN (non-terrestrial network) modem that will enable two-way communication between smartphones and satellites.
Read MoreSamsung's Bixby now supports text-to-speech in English calls
Samsung rolls out English support for Text Call, which lets users answer calls by typing a message that Bixby will then read out loud.
Read MoreSamsung's 2023 8K Mini LED TV starts at $5,000
Samsung has priced its 2023 Neo QLED TVs, and they start at $1,200 — though you'll pay at least $5,000 for a flagship 8K model.
Read MoreSamsung says the Galaxy S23 protects against malware hidden in image attachments
Message Guard isolates images you receive via Samsung Messages and Google Messages from the rest of your device. It checks them for malicious code.
Read MoreSamsung's 77-inch S95C QD-OLED TV goes on sale for $4,500
Samsung has revealed that you'll pay $4,500 for the 77-inch S95C QD-OLED TV, with shipping set to start in the US on February 15th
Read MoreThe Morning After: Everything Samsung revealed at its Unpacked event
The top news stories today: Facebook now has 2 billion users, Everything Samsung revealed at its Unpacked event, AI-generated 'Seinfeld' is awful.
Read MoreSamsung is making 'extended reality' wearable devices
Samsung is working on 'extended reality' wearable devices that will use a new version of Android.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Book 3 Ultra laptop includes AMOLED screen tech borrowed from phones
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Book 3 line, including its first-ever Ultra laptop.
Read MoreWatch Samsung Unpacked 2023 with us at 1PM ET
Here's how to watch Samsung's first Unpacked of 2023.
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Science (5)
The Morning After: Scientists confirm a fifth layer inside the Earth's core
The top news stories today: Scientists confirm a new fifth layer inside the Earth's core, Russia's replacement Soyuz spacecraft arrives at ISS to bring back crew, Watch the first episode of Star Trek: Picard's final season for free.
Read MoreScientists find evidence of a new layer at the Earth's inner core
Scientists have found signs that Earth has another layer — a metal ball inside the inner core.
Read MoreHow to catch a Bigfoot
Does Bigfoot exist? It depends who you ask, but one famed "squatcher" thinks we're finally at the stage where technology provide an answer either way.
Read MoreResearchers can now pull hydrogen directly from seawater, no filtering required
Researchers at the University of Adelaide successfully split hydrogen and oxygen from seawater, offering new hope for cheaper and more accessible renewable energy for coastal regions.
Read MoreColumbia researchers bioprint seamless 3D skin grafts for burn patients
Columbia University researchers have devised a novel method of 3D printing skin that comes out shaped to perfectly fit the patient's injury -- even on the weird parts, like your hands.
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Smartphones (13)
A first look at Tecno's Phantom V Fold, a surprisingly affordable foldable phone
At MWC 2023, Tecno launched the Phantom V Fold, which is a surprisingly affordable horizontally-folding phone.
Read MoreRealme's GT3 phone with 240W fast charging is getting a global release
The Realme GT3 features 240W fast charging, which gets to a full charge in just 9.5 minutes.
Read MoreSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones are the first to support built-in 'iSIMs'
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones can now use 'iSIMs' that save space and money compared to eSIMs.
Read MoreOnePlus will launch its first foldable smartphone later this year
OnePlus promises to release more details in the coming months.
Read MoreXiaomi's 300W demo fully charges a phone in five minutes
During MWC, Xiaomi demoed a 300W charging tech which takes just five minutes for a phone to be fully charged.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 11 Concept phone includes PC-like liquid cooling
OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus 11 Concept, a phone that includes active liquid cooling like in a gaming PC.
Read MoreHonor’s exciting folding phone finally makes it to Europe
The Honor Magic VS will cost the same as the equivalent Samsung but offer more storage.
Read MoreThe Xiaomi 13 Pro with Leica cameras is coming to Europe
Xiaomi is finally bringing its Leica-endorsed smartphones, the 13 and 13 Pro, to the international market.
Read MoreThe Nokia G22 is HMD's first phone built with repairability in mind
HMD says it has built the first Nokia phone designed specifically with repairability in mind. It has teamed up with iFixit to offer official repair guides and parts for the Nokia G22.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 11 Concept will feature a 'flowing back' with blue lighting
OnePlus has teased a more dramatic version of the OnePlus 11 Concept designed that features gaming PC-like LED lighting.
Read MoreRealme's GT Neo5 phone can go from zero to 20 percent charge in 80 seconds
Realme's GT Neo5 can reach 20 percent battery charge in just 80 seconds.
Read MoreThe first Android 14 developer preview focuses on accessibility
Google has released the first Android 14 developer preview, and it focuses on accessibility and battery life.
Read MoreHow to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the rest of the S23 series
Here's how to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with the Galaxy S23 and S23+ smartphones. The S23 Ultra starts at $1,199, while the S23 and S23+ start at $799 and $999, respectively.
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Social Media (42)
Twitter updates violent speech policy to ban ‘wishes of harm’
Twitter introduced an updated "violent speech" policy, which contains some notable additions compared with previous versions of the rules.
Read MoreFlipboard is leaning into Mastodon — and away from Twitter
Flipboard announced that it's integrating Mastodon into its main app and that it's starting up its own Mastodon instance.
Read MoreYou can now search the comments within an individual Reddit post
Reddit announced today that it added the ability to search for comments within a single post. The new feature is now available on desktop, iOS and Android.
Read MoreSnapchat adds OpenAI-powered chatbot and proactively apologizes for what it might say
Snap announced today that it's adding an OpenAI chatbot (similar to ChatGPT) to Snapchat. "My AI" is an experimental feature initially available for $3.99-per-month Snapchat+ subscribers.
Read MoreCanada is reportedly banning TikTok from government-issued devices
The Canadian government is said to have cited cybersecurity concerns for the ban, which is expected to come into effect on March 1st.
Read MoreTwitter has reportedly laid off product manager Esther Crawford
Twitter reportedly laid off at least 50 employees on Saturday, including one of its most prominent product managers.
Read MoreEuropean Commission bans staff from using TikTok on work devices
The European Commission has banned staff from using TikTok on work devices over security concerns.
Read MoreSnapchat now suggests soundtracks for your videos
Snapchat now suggests songs to use in your videos — it'll even create synced montages.
Read MoreTwitter will now alert you if a tweet you interacted with gets a Community Note
Fake news can travel fast on Twitter when amplified by likes and retweets, but now you'll be alerted if you've been an accessory to one of those lies.
Read MoreTikTok opens data to US researchers in its bid to be more transparent
TikTok has launched its research API and has started giving more people access to its data.
Read MoreTikTok starts rolling out another creator monetization plan in the US
The Creativity Program is invite-only for now, but it will open up to all eligible creators in the US in the coming months.
Read MoreTesla workers accuse Twitter of hiding their union account from search results
Tesla workers at the company's Buffalo Gigafactory have filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), accusing Twitter of "shadowbanning" their newly made union account.
Read MoreTwitter is making text-based two-factor authentication a paid feature
Twitter has made text-based 2FA an exclusive feature for members paying for its Blue subscription service.
Read MoreSnapchat now has more than 750 million monthly active users
Snap thinks there's a path for Snapchat 'to reach over 1 billion people in the next two to three years.'
Read MoreBipartisan bill would require that social networks have 'clear' content policies
Senators have introduced a bill that would make social networks provide clearer content moderation policies.
Read MoreTikTok is cribbing from HQ Trivia's answer sheet
TikTok is running a five-day trivia contest with a $500,000 prize pool.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Elon Musk reportedly had his own tweets boosted out of jealousy
The top news stories today: Elon Musk reportedly had his own tweets prioritized out of jealousy, Apple's MLS Season Pass will stream games in 1080p, Our verdict on PlayStation's 'pro' DualSense Edge controller.
Read MoreTwitter opens its advertising platform to cannabis companies
Twitter is loosening its advertising policies to allow cannabis companies to promote their brands on the service.
Read MoreElon Musk reportedly had his own tweets prioritized out of jealousy
Platformer has interviewed Twitter employees to figure out why people's For You feeds turned into The Elon Musk show, and they said the company's engineers truly did build a system that benefited their CEO alone.
Read MoreInstagram shuts down live shopping on March 16th
Instagram is cutting a feature that let you shop during livestreams.
Read MoreDiscord adds video to Stage Channels, its Twitter Spaces-like broadcast feature
Discord is expanding its Clubhouse- and Twitter Spaces-style feature with video feeds, screen sharing and text chat.
Read MoreElon Musk says Twitter is fixing its Elon Musk tweet problem
If you've been using Twitter's "For You" instead of the chronological "Following" tab as God intended, you may have noticed a problem.
Read MoreTwitter delays API changes again, this time 'by a few more days'
Twitter is once again delaying the rollout of its paid API. On Monday, the company said it needed a few more days to complete the redesign.
Read MoreTikTok creators might soon put some videos behind a paywall
TikTok will reportedly let creators put videos behind a paywall.
Read MoreTwitter is making millions of dollars from previously banned accounts, report says
New research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) estimates that Twitter "will generate up to $19 million a year in advertising revenue" from just 10 accounts that were once banned from the platform.
Read MoreTwitter says bots can use its API for free, with limitations
Twitter has shared more details about the upcoming changes to its API that will require most developers to pay in order to keep using its developer tools.
Read MoreTweets and direct messages were broken for many Twitter users
Something is very wrong with Twitter right now, but it's not clear exactly what.
Read MoreTwitter Blue users can now post tweets with up to 4,000 characters
If you subscribe to Twitter Blue, you can now make posts up to 4,000 characters long.
Read MoreTrump White House asked Twitter to take down Chrissy Teigen's mean tweet about him
A former Twitter employee has shed new light on the company's dealings with the White House while former President Donald Trump was in office.
Read MoreTurkey is reportedly blocking access to Twitter following devastating earthquakes
Twitter users in Turkey seem to have trouble accessing the service two days after catastrophic earthquakes struck the area.
Read MoreTwitter is shutting down its free API, here's what's going to break
Once Twitter shuts off free access to its API, thousands of apps, research projects, bots and other services will stop functioning
Read MoreCan TikTok convince the US it’s not a national security threat?
TikTok is pushing transparency and accountability as it tires to avoid more band and secure its future in the United States.
Read MoreWhatsApp statuses get a big overhaul with voice, emoji reactions and more
WhatsApp has introduced some new updates to Status, the feature introduced in 2017 as an answer to Snapchat or Instagram Stories.
Read MoreTwitter reportedly had only 180,000 Blue subscribers in the US last month
According to The Information, only 180,000 people in the US have been paying for a Twitter subscription by mid-January, and that's apparently around 0.2 percent of the website's monthly active users.
Read MoreTinder adds an incognito mode and more safety features
Along with offering an incognito mode, Tinder is making it easier to block and report other users.
Read MoreTwitter will now remember your tab preference on Android and iOS
Twitter's Android and iOS apps will now remember whether you had the "For You" or "Following" tab open when you close them.
Read MoreElon Musk says Twitter will offer a free API tier for 'good' bots
After announcing last week that all developers would have to pay to access Twitter's API, CEO Elon Musk has walked that back a step.
Read MoreElon Musk claims Twitter will start sharing ad revenue with Blue subscribers
Starting today, Twitter Blue subscribers will receive a cut of revenue from ads that appear in their reply threads, according to Elon Musk. But Twitter hasn't explained exactly how this will work.
Read MoreInstagram could be working on a paid verification feature
Instagram might be considering the possibility of offering paid verification to users, based on code seen by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi.
Read MoreTikTok rolls out its own strike system for creators who violate its rules
TikTok is trying to make it easier for creators and others to navigate its rules, and understand what's happening to their accounts.
Read MoreTwitter will charge developers to access its API starting February 9th
The website has announced through its Twitter Dev account that it will no longer support free access to its API, both versions 1.1 and 2, starting on February 9th.
Read MoreTwitter opens public appeals for suspended accounts
Twitter is opening a public-facing appeals process, which will allow anyone whose account has previously been suspended to request reinstatement.
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Space (13)
Russia's replacement Soyuz spacecraft arrives at ISS to bring back MS-22 crew
MS-23, the Soyuz spacecraft Russia sent to bring cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin and NASA astronaut Frank Rubio back to Earth, has arrived at the International Space Station.
Read MoreULA targets May 4th for Vulcan Centaur rocket's inaugural flight
In addition to a lunar lander, the rocket will carry two prototype satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper constellation to space.
Read MoreJames Webb telescope captures ancient galaxies that theoretically shouldn't exist
Scientists found ancient galaxies as big as ours that should not exist, based on current cosmological theory.
Read MoreRussia targets February 24th for Soyuz MS-22 crew rescue launch
Russia's long-awaited MS-23 mission will launch late next week. The mission will attempt to bring back the two cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut whose Soyuz return craft sprang a leak late last year.
Read MoreVirgin Orbit confirms a dislodged fuel filter caused its first UK launch to fail
Virgin Orbit has confirmed that the launch failure of its first UK mission was likely caused by a fuel filter that had been "dislodged from its normal position."
Read MoreJames Webb telescope captures a Milky Way-like galaxy a billion light-years away
The European Space Agency released an image of a Milky Way-like galaxy from one billion light years away.
Read MoreBlue Origin made solar cells by smelting simulated Moon dust
Blue Origin has made solar cells using lunar soil — a potential boon for future Moon exploration.
Read MoreA second Russian spacecraft docked at the ISS is leaking coolant
On Saturday morning, Russia's Roscosmos space agency disclosed on Telegram that a Progress cargo ship docked with the ISS had lost cabin pressure.
Read MoreNASA picks Blue Origin's New Glenn to fly a science mission to Mars
NASA has selected Blue Origin's New Glenn, the company's heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle that has yet to go on its first launch, for a science mission to Mars.
Read MoreSpaceX's first attempt to fire all 33 Starship engines at once ends with mixed results
SpaceX has successfully fired all 33 of Starship's engines in a test.
Read MoreVirgin Orbit's first UK orbital launch may have failed due to a $100 component
Virgin Orbit's first orbital launch from UK soil, which was supposed to be a huge milestone for the company and for the region, may have ended in failure because of a component that cost around $100.
Read MoreSpaceX will attempt Starship orbital test in March, says Elon Musk
SpaceX could attempt to complete Starship's long-awaited orbital test flight as early as next month, according to Elon Musk
Read MoreNASA satellite will use radar to map Earth's crust in extreme detail
NASA and India's space agency are teaming up to launch a satellite that uses radar to study even the tiniest details of Earth's crust.
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Streaming (32)
Warner Bros. Discovery sues Paramount over 'South Park' streaming rights
Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Paramount for allegedly violating a contract for 'South Park' streaming.
Read MoreA stop-motion Pokémon show is coming to Netflix
Netflix will soon have a Pokémon stop-motion show.
Read MoreThe first episode of Star Trek: Picard’s final season is free to watch on YouTube
Provided you live in the US, you can watch the first episode of Star Trek: Picard's final season for free on YouTube.
Read MoreYouTube is testing a '1080p Premium' playback option
It's currently available to a small number of YouTube Premium subscribers.
Read MoreSpotify is testing exclusive playlists for NFT owners
Spotify is experimenting with a feature that requires owning an NFT to listen to some playlists.
Read MorePodcasts are coming to YouTube Music
You might be able to start watching a video podcast on YouTube at home, then switch to the audio version when you head out.
Read MoreNetflix cuts prices in over 30 countries
Despite raising North American prices a year ago, Netflix is getting cheaper in over 30 countries.
Read MoreGoogle TV's new family page helps you find kid-friendly content
Google TV now has a dedicated page for kid-friendly movies and shows.
Read MoreYouTube lets creators add multi-language voice tracks to their videos
YouTube has launched a new feature that gives creators the capability to add dubbing to their new and existing videos in multiple languages.
Read MoreSpotify's new AI 'DJ' will talk you through its recommendations
Generative AI is absolutely everywhere right now, so it's no surprise to see Spotify putting it to use in its latest feature, simply called "DJ." It's a new way to immediately start a personalized selection of music playing that combines Spotify's well-known personalization tools that you can find in playlists like Discover Weekly as well as the content that populates your home screen with some AI tricks.
Read MoreYouTube Music's redesigned radio experience allows you to create totally custom stations
Google has begun rolling out a redesigned radio feature on YouTube Music the company claims provides users with a lot more control over their listening experience.
Read MoreViz Media makes 'Sailor Moon' and other anime classics available for free on YouTube
You can now watch some of the most well-known anime shows, including the original Sailor Moon, for free on YouTube.
Read MoreParamount+ prices are going up, whether you get Showtime or not
The Paramount+ Premium plan, which will fold in Showtime content, will soon cost an extra $2 per month. The ad-supported plan is going up from $5 to $6.
Read MoreYouTube Kids is coming to game consoles and Roku
YouTube Kids is now available on game consoles and Roku thanks to an upgrade to the usual YouTube app.
Read MorePlex's latest feature lets you skip movie and TV show credits
Plex now has the capability to skip intros and credits, so you don't have to sit through them if you don't want to.
Read MoreApple's MLS Season Pass will stream games in 1080p
Apple and MLS have shared more details on their Season Pass streaming service.
Read MoreTuneIn's Explorer feature puts the world's radio stations on an interactive map
In honor of World Radio Day, TuneIn released Explorer, a new feature that maps the world's radio stations.
Read MoreComcast is ending free Peacock access for Xfinity subscribers
Comcast subscribers are about to lose a big perk: free access to Peacock streaming.
Read MoreHow to watch Super Bowl 2023
Whether you show up for the snacks, the halftime show or actual football, here are all the ways to watch Super Bowl 2023.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown expands to Canada and New Zealand
The top news stories today: Google's Bard chatbot confidently spouts incorrect facts in its own Twitter ad Twitter is shutting down its free API (and things are going to break), Netflix's password-sharing crackdown begins across Canada, New Zealand, Spain and Portugal.
Read MoreSpotify’s ‘Exclude from your Taste Profile’ keeps Elmo out of your daily mixes
Spotify is launching a new feature today that lets you choose playlists to exclude from recommended content.
Read MoreNetflix's password-sharing crackdown begins in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain
Netflix is now cracking down on password sharing in four countries — you'll have to pay extra for people beyond your home.
Read MoreDiscovery+ will remain as a standalone streaming platform after all
HBO Max subscribers will soon likely have to pay more for a service that folds in Discovery+ content. However, Warner Bros. Discovery now says Discovery+ will still be available as a standalone service in the US.
Read MoreNetflix subscribers will soon get access to mobile versions of two Rogue Games titles
Netflix is adding two promising-looking indie games to its mobile catalog.
Read MoreLG brings Apple TV and Apple Music apps to more third-party webOS TVs
Apple TV, Apple Music and other Apple services are coming to third-party webOS TVs.
Read MoreYouTube's co-hosted livestreams arrive on Android and iOS
After teasing it last year, YouTube has rolling out a new feature called Go Live Together that lets creators co-host livestreams.
Read MoreParamount+ is the latest streaming service to completely remove shows
Paramount+ is dropping seven original series, including "The Real World: Homecoming."
Read MoreNetflix's 'Dog and Boy' anime causes outrage for incorporating AI-generated art
Netflix has released an anime short that incorporates AI-generated backgrounds. Many worry what the project could mean for an industry that is already plagued by labor issues.
Read MoreAI-generated ‘Seinfeld’ is just as awful as it sounds
A new experiment streaming on Twitch creates endless scenes of an AI-generated Seinfeld parody.
Read MoreNetflix brings spatial audio to hundreds more titles, but only for Premium subscribers
Netflix's spatial audio tech is now available on more than 700 titles. Premium subscribers can now download shows and movies to six different devices for offline viewing.
Read MoreHow to stream every game with Apple's MLS Season Pass
Apple's MLS streaming plan launches today. Here's what you need to know about the season-spanning subscription before the games begin.
Read MoreYouTube TV drops MLB Network after failing to renew deal
YouTube TV has dropped the MLB Network from its service after failing to renew its agreement.
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Tablets (2)
TCL gave its color paper-like display tech an upgrade for its latest tablets
TCL has unveiled a range of new tablets and phones just ahead of MWC.
Read MoreOnePlus Pad is the company's first tablet
OnePlus has unveiled its first tablet, not to mention a big upgrade to its high-end wireless earbuds.
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TV & Movies (16)
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ will arrive in theaters two days early
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is bumping up its release date, with the animated adventure now opening on April 5th.
Read More'Ted Lasso' season 3 trailer previews the highs and lows of the Premier League
Apple has unveiled the first full trailer for 'Ted Lasso' season 3.
Read MoreThe Morning After: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and the problem with too much VFX
The top news stories today: Elon Musk says California is home to Tesla's engineering headquarters, James Webb telescope captures ancient galaxies that theoretically shouldn't exist, Netflix cuts prices in over 30 countries (but not the US).
Read More‘Star Trek: Picard,’ cargo cults and the perils of success
The second episode could have something to say, but chooses not to.
Read More‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ broke me
'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' is a VFX mess.
Read MoreDisney will slow and spread the releases of its Marvel series
Disney executives say they plan to release fewer Marvel series that are spaced out more on Disney+.
Read MoreApple's 'Tetris' movie chronicles the Cold War clash between communism and capitalism
Taron Egerton stars in the movie, which is coming to Apple TV+ on March 31st.
Read More‘Star Trek: Picard’ lacks substance beyond callbacks and continuity porn
Great if you love callbacks to older, better 'Star Trek' things and loving depictions of old props, tho.
Read MoreEvery actor on our ruined planet will star in Apple TV+'s 'Extrapolations'
Apple has released the first trailer for its climate change drama, 'Extrapolations.' The show has a stacked cast that includes Meryl Streep, Kit Harington, Edward Norton, Matthew Rhys, Keri Russell, Marion Cotillard and Forest Whitaker.
Read More'Ted Lasso' season 3 debuts March 15th
The third season of 'Ted Lasso' finally has a release date.
Read MoreDon’t watch ‘Star Trek: Picard’ season three, it’ll only encourage them
Miserable, dreary and unwatchably bad.
Read MoreAmazon reportedly greenlights a Spider-Man Noir series
Amazon is reportedly working on a Spider-Man Noir series, following an alternate version of the web-slinger in 1930s New York City.
Read MoreDisney is bringing the first episode of 'The Mandalorian' to broadcast TV
For one night only, Disney's breakout Star Wars series is coming to cable TV. You can watch the debut episode of "The Mandalorian" on ABC, Freeform and FX on February 24th at 8PM.
Read More'The Last of Us' episode five will premiere two days early on HBO Max
Many fans of 'The Last of Us' won't have to choose between watching the next episode live or tuning into the Super Bowl.
Read MoreWatch the trailer for CNN's documentary on the rise and fall of HQ Trivia
CNN Films, the news channel's motion picture division, has released a trailer for Glitch: The Rise & Fall of HQ Trivia, which is scheduled to premiere on March 5th at 9PM ET/PT.
Read More'Star Wars: Visions' Volume 2 debuts May 4th with an Aardman short
The next wave of 'Star Wars: Visions' shorts premieres May 4th on Disney+, including one from Aardman.
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Wearables (7)
Google’s Pixel Watch gets Fall Detection starting today
Google announced that it's rolling out Pixel Watch fall detection starting today. Like the Apple Watch feature of the same name launched in 2018, Google's version also uses motion sensors and algorithms to determine if you've fallen and need help.
Read MorePolar is bringing its fitness tracking tech to rival watches
Polar is now offering its fitness tracking tech on competitors' watches.
Read MoreXiaomi shows off its new wireless AR glasses
Xiaomi's concept AR headset gets detailed in a new video.
Read MoreSony’s new midrange headphones borrow the premium WH-1000XM5's V1 chip
Sony is launching the WH-CH720N, a pair of midrange headphones that borrow some tech from the company's $400 WH-1000XM5.
Read MoreFitbit is removing open groups, adventures and challenges from its app
Starting on March 27th, open groups, as well as all Fitbit challenges and adventures, will no longer be available on the Google-owned fitness company's app.
Read MoreThe Galaxy Watch 5 will soon offer temperature-based period tracking
Samsung has announced that its Galaxy Watch 5 temperature sensor will finally be put to use.
Read MoreBigscreen's first VR headset is supposedly the world's smallest
Bigscreen has unveiled its first VR headset, and it's billed as the smallest ever despite its 5K display.
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Xbox (2)
Microsoft expands the Xbox Game Pass family plan to six more countries
People in Chile, Hungary, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa and Sweden can now sign up for the Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan.
Read MoreHit Viking survival sim 'Valheim' hits Xbox on March 14th
'Valheim' is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on March 14th. Xbox Game Pass members can play at no extra cost.
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