The second-gen Apple Pencil is one of the best iPad accessories around, especially for those who like to draw or take notes on their tablet. It's back on sale for $85, which matches a record low price.
Read MoreLogitech's G Pro X 2 Lightspeed gaming headset offers more battery life, more connection options, and an all-new Pro G Graphene audio driver for only $50 more.
Read MoreThe Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 add a bigger screen and more control options.
Read MoreSince about the second week of May, the HP support forums have been rife with complaints of OfficeJet printers bricking after they automatically installed the company's most recent firmware update.
Read MoreRazer is updating its Nomo desktop gaming speakers with THX Spatial Audio and a new price of $450 for the wireless version and $300 for wired. Both models include a subwoofer, and the wireless model includes a new customizable Wireless Control Pod.
Read MoreApple's second-generation Pencil stylus is one of the best accessories you can buy for an iPad Pro or iPad Air, and, for a short time, you can get it for $85.
Read MoreTeenage Engineering has launched a new field recorder called the TP-7 that was designed to record interviews, music and any kind of audio.
Read MoreChipolo has new item trackers made exclusively for Android — think of them as answer to Apple's AirTags.
Read MoreThe National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) was forced to take down its Tessa chatbot after it "may have given information that was harmful and unrelated to the program", according to an official social media post. Simply put, the AI chatbot was intended to help people dealing with emotional distress, but instead just made things worse by offering dieting advice and urging users to weigh and measure themselves.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Industry leaders say AI presents 'risk of extinction' on par with nuclear war, Google's Pixel Watch 2 may address the wearable's biggest problem, Amazon ditches Alexa's celebrity voices.
Read MoreA group of high-profile industry leaders has issued a one-sentence statement on the risks of AI, equating it to pandemics and nuclear war.
Read MoreNVIDIA has unveiled technology called Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) that would allow gamers to speak naturally to non-playable characters (NPCs).
Read MoreNVIDIA says it created a supercomputer designed to help build generative AI models. The architecture of the DGX GH200 enables hundreds of powerful chips to act as a single GPU.
Read MoreFor one New York lawyer, the nightmare of losing a job to AI could become a reality sooner than expected, but not for the reasons you might think.
Read MoreAn Android app is reportedly still in the works.
Read MoreThe Biden Administration wants you! To provide feedback about this whole artificial intelligence issue.
Read MoreUniversal Music Group (UMG) is partnering with Endel, an "AI sound wellness company" specializing in personalized algorithmic soundscapes, the companies announced today. The partnership aims to let UMG artists create machine-learning-generated sounds for activities like sleep, relaxation and focus. Endel previously partnered with synth-pop artist Grimes on a lullaby app.
Read MoreOpenAI has launched a free ChatGPT app for iOS. It's the first official smartphone app for the viral language model, joining a crowded field of third-party mobile AI software vying for your attention — many of which tap into the GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 APIs powering ChatGPT. It's only available in the US for now, but the company says it will expand to additional countries "in the coming weeks."
Read MoreGoogle's AI can not only describe images with no captions, but answer questions.
Read MoreDepending on who you ask, AI can be mesmerizing, terrifying or some combination of both. But Adobe's accessibility-focused artificial intelligence is a use case that (I hope) any reasonable person can get behind. The company's new Auto-Tag API can remove the tedium from making accessibility-friendly PDFs for people with disabilities.
Read MoreAnthropic has vastly expanded the amount of information its generative AI, Claude, is able to process.
Read MoreGoogle announced new features to its image search function to make it easier to spot altered content, the company announced at Google I/O 2023 on Wednesday.
Read More'Watsonx' is a foundational AI training platform for enterprise customers.
Read MoreAnthropic explains how binding its Claude AI to a set of guiding principles will lead to better outputs and prevent racist meltdowns.
Read MoreIn their new book, professors Chris Wiggins and Matthew L Jones examine how data acts as the lifeblood of modern society, shaping everything from our political views and social mores to our military responses and economic activities.
Read MoreHollywood writers are striking for better pay, better conditions, and to not have to play editor to a generative AI system's MadLibs attempt at a screen draft.
Read MoreThe Vice President has met with CEOs from AI giants, arguing they have a moral obligation to safeguard their tech.
Read MoreThe US also announced new AI supervisions today.
Read MoreAt its World Tour NYC event, Salesforce has introduced Slack GPT, which it describes as a three-pronged vision that integrates AI features into the business messaging app.
Read MoreThe Biden Administration vows to invest $140 million on seven new AI R&D centers and browbeat Big Tech into behaving.
Read MoreA House bill would require that political ad creators disclose the use of AI-generated content.
Read MoreLinkedIn is testing a new feature that will generate brief, cover letter-like messages candidates can send to hiring managers on the platform.
Read MoreNextdoor is introducing its first generative AI feature, an in-app "assistant" that can help users rewrite "potentially unkind" posts on the neighborhood social network.
Read MoreOn Monday, FTC attorney, Michael Atleson, laid out how generative AI systems could be used to violate the FTC Act and what the commission would do to companies found in violation.
Read MoreThe White House will publish a blog post later today that invites American workers to share how automated tools are being used in their workplaces.
Read MoreThe event was streamed live in front of Amazon's Seattle headquarters.
Read MoreAmazon has agreed to pay $25 million to settle FTC claims it violated kids' privacy rights with Alexa.
Read MoreThe $5.8 million settlement is already done.
Read MoreAmazon is ditching all of its Alexa-enabled celebrity voices, including Shaquille O'Neal, Melissa McCarthy and Samuel L. Jackson. The distinct voice options will no longer be available for purchase and will no longer function even if you made a purchase a while back.
Read MoreAmazon has been accused again of illegal anti-union behavior. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint Monday, saying the company changed its policies to squash union support at its only unionized warehouse in Staten Island, as reported by Bloomberg. The complaint says Amazon changed policies to prohibit onsite union meetings while bypassing labor negotiations for providing paid leave for COVID-19 cases, among other violations.
Read MoreThe Fire Max 11 is the latest 2-in-1 on the scene and it stands out for its relatively low price.
Read MoreAmazon has rolled out an update for the device, which solves some of the issues we had with it and makes it a much better option for note-taking.
Read MoreAmazon's palm payment technology is moving from the world of convenience food to a booze-soaked baseball field. The company just announced that the Amazon One identification system is being implemented at Denver's Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball franchise, allowing customers to buy beer and hard alcohol with their palms.
Read MoreAmazon has debuted redesign Echo Buds and they cost just $50.
Read MoreAmazon updated its Echo speaker lineup today, including a new $40 model with a semi-spherical design, the Echo Pop. Additionally, Echo Auto is coming to more countries.
Read MoreAmazon is prepping an online RPG set in the 'Lord of the Rings' stories.
Read MoreAmazon is holding a May the 4th Star Wars sale that includes discounts on its 'Mandalorian' themed Echo Dot bundle.
Read MoreAmazon has extended Matter support to older Echo speakers, and you can now set up those smart home devices on your iPhone.
Read MoreAmazon just announced the impending launch of Fire TV channels, allowing customers access to a wide variety of "premium, free content" on Fire streaming sticks, streaming boxes, and, of course, Fire-branded televisions. The company promises there will be no forced sign-ups or fees associated with this content.
Read MoreOver 100 titles will become available throughout the year.
Read MoreA US judge gave final approval to a $50 million class-action settlement that will see payments sent out to users of older MacBook laptops.
Read MoreApple's free My Photo Stream service, which you could use to view your images on more than one device, will shut down this summer.
Read MoreApple has made a deal with Broadcom to build 5G components in the US.
Read MoreFor the first time, Apple has published an App Store transparency report.
Read MoreAccording to The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant is concerned about the possibility of its employees inadvertently leaking proprietary data while using ChatGPT.
Read MoreApple has released iOS, Mac and Apple TV updates that help you keep up with sports.
Read MoreA third former Apple employee has been accused of stealing autonomous technology for Chinese entities.
Read MoreApple now helps you find hot concert venues in Maps, and find upcoming shows in Music.
Read MoreApple has announced a raft of new iOS features for cognitive accessibility, along with Live Speech, Personal Voice and more.
Read MoreApple is testing an M3 chipset with a 12-core processor and 18-core GPU, according to recent developer logs.
Read MoreApple has begun offering a free one-month trial for MLS Season Pass.
Read MoreEpic has just released a new update to Unreal Engine, version 5.2, that works natively on Apple Silicon.
Read MoreThe HomePad 2nd-gen is on sale for the first time at B&H Photo Video for $279 in white and $289 in black, saving your $10 and $20 respectively.
Read MoreIt has been more than five years since Beats last refreshed its top-end Studio headphones, but a new model could be on the way.
Read MoreApple is releasing Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, but you'll have to subscribe to them.
Read MoreApple had its second "bad" quarter in a row. Bad, of course, is a relative term — the company's revenues declined again, but Apple is still making a positively massive amount of money. Specifically, the iPhone and Services categories, both of which have been Apple's biggest money-makers for years now, saw revenue gains year-over-year.
Read MoreHouse politicians are calling for the NLRB to investigate claims of unfair labor practices at Apple stores.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Walmart's suppliers would rather negotiate with AI than a human, Apple drops lawsuit against former exec who accused the company of spying, Brazil lifts nationwide Telegram ban.
Read MoreApple Music Classical launched on Android today, bringing the company's dedicated orchestral app to a non-Apple platform for the first time. It follows the iPhone debut of the service in March.
Read MoreIt's reportedly rolling out to more users soon.
Read MoreArc, a Mac-only internet browser from the aptly-named Browser Company, has just released a tool to let you tweak websites to your liking. That includes new colors and "zapping" elements of a page you don't want to see.
Read MoreNeural DSP Archetype: Tom Morello turns his iconic guitar rig into a digital plugin.
Read MoreAs of today, the software offers three different standalone subscription tiers.
Read MoreTo celebrate its 70th anniversary, Moog has launched a web app filled with interactive experiences for music historians and casual fans alike. The app places a heavy emphasis on the Model D, with a fully playable digital recreation and historical archives. There's even a place to fool around with iconic Model D sounds from popular songs.
Read MoreBluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized Twitter alternative, isn't even out of beta yet but it's already drawing the attention of more mainstream platforms.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: WhatsApp finally lets you fix typos in sent messages, TikTok is suing Montana over statewide ban, Lego's latest set is a Pac-Man arcade machine with a crank.
Read MoreAs generative AI has taken the tech world by storm, it was only a matter of time before Photoshop got in on the action. Adobe announced today that a new Generative Fill feature is coming to its ubiquitous photo-editing software later this year. The company promises "a magical new way to work" as the Firefly-powered feature lets you add, remove and extend visual content based on natural-language text prompts.
Read MoreVenmo is rolling out Venmo Teen Accounts, which enables parents and guardians to give their teens a Venmo account with a debit card. The account supports ATMs and direct deposit.
Read MoreDoorDash has been charging iPhone users more than Android users for identical deliveries, according to a lawsuit seeking class action status.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: ChatGPT has an official iPhone app, Heinz Remix is the sauce dispenser of your dreams, 'Grand Theft Auto VI' could land as early as 2024.
Read MoreNike and connected fitness subscription platform Strava are partnering up to simplify the act of transferring activity data from one service to the other. In the past, it was fairly complicated to send Nike+ data to the Strava platform. Additionally, Nike will make original content available on Strava.
Read MoreThe New York Times is doubling down on podcasts, with the launch of its long-awaited NYT Audio app, available starting today on iOS.
Read MoreRead-it-later service Pocket has unveiled some new features, including the option to create private lists of saved articles, videos and websites.
Read MoreVoiceitt's technology learns speech patterns and live transcribes statements.
Read MoreMicrosoft says iPhone support for its Phone Link app is now available for all Windows 11 users. Announced in February, Microsoft's feature allows syncing calls, contacts and messages — including limited iMessage support — between an iPhone and PC.
Read MoreA test of the project may offer a free alternative to Turbotax as soon as next year.
Read MoreSonos will soon end support for a feature that allows users to stream files stored locally on their Android devices directly to its speakers.
Read MoreGoogle will soon let you stream Android apps from a phone to a Chromebook, rather than installing them on separate devices.
Read MoreFor the first time, WhatApp is coming to smartwatches and will arrive on Wear OS this summer.
Read MoreGoogle and WhatsApp have confirmed they are aware of a bug that makes it appear as if WhatsApp is accessing phones' microphones unnecessarily on some Android devices.
Read MoreArtiphon, the company behind the Orba handheld synth and MIDI controller, launched a new AR music creation app today that you don't need a musical background to enjoy. Minibeats for iOS uses gestures, dance moves and facial expressions to craft songs played on 12 virtual instruments with colorful visual effects.
Read MoreYou can now stream AV1 video to YouTube using OBS, promising better quality and less bandwidth.
Read MoreReason Studios (formerly Propellerhead) announced today that Reason, its popular digital audio workstation and plugin suite, now natively runs on Apple M1 / M2 chips. After installing the new Reason 12.6 update, users can skip the slower speeds from Apple's Rosetta 2 emulator and run the DAW natively on non-Intel Macs for "50 percent better performance."
Read MoreWeber's updated grilling app now includes a retooled dashboard, temperature graphing, more recipes and the ability to monitor multiple grills — and multiple recipes — at the same time.
Read MoreUber is eliminating the five percent discount on its Uber One subscription service in favor of six percent cashback in the form of Uber Cash.
Read MoreSan Francisco authorities have opened a new investigation into Twitter after six former senior employees filed a lawsuit against the company, according to AP and the San Francisco Chronicle.
Read MoreThis week, we're highlighting Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an annual event meant to promote the need for accessible tech solutions.
Read MoreLogitech and iFixit announced a new partnership today to let customers repair their devices. iFixit will supply spare parts and out-of-warranty support for "select products" while developing guides for DIY repairs on Logitech gear. The program will kick off this summer in the US with support for two popular accessories: the Logitech MX Master and MX Anywhere mouse models.
Read MoreUber will soon roll out teen accounts and family profiles in the US in Canada. The company plans to offer rides with car seats for younger kids in select cities too.
Read MoreDuring the company's latest shareholder meeting, Tesla chief Elon Musk replied to an audience question regarding advertising with: "We will try a little advertising and see how it goes."
Read MoreElon Musk has lost another attempt to end an SEC settlement that requires legal approval for some Tesla-related tweets.
Read MoreMobile COVID-19 exposure alerts have shut down in the US now that the public emergency is over.
Read MoreCanadians will no longer have access to the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world.
Read MoreRoku now has a smart home monitoring system, and the entire kit costs $99.
Read MoreBesides a built-in light show, karaoke mode and more, Sony's latest party speaker is also equipped with an optical port to connect to your television.
Read MoreAirbnb is refocusing on cheap listings with Airbnb rooms.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Unity said it would let go of approximately 600 employees or about eight percent of its global workforce.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Hollywood writers are officially on strike due to streaming services, Apple and Google are teaming up to tackle Bluetooth tracker stalking, No Pornhub for Utah.
Read MoreTinder's parent company is bowing out from Russia over a year after the invasion of Ukraine began.
Read MoreApple and Google have teamed up to prevent unwanted tracking through Bluetooth devices like AirTags and Tile trackers.
Read MoreSamsung's The Frame, a smart TV that can display art when you're not watching something, is on sale at Woot. You can save up to 33 percent depending on the screen size.
Read MoreIf you're in the market for a fast NVMe SSD for your PC or console, Amazon has some great deals on WD_Black drives in its latest sale.
Read MoreSony's brand new WH-CH720N headphones are already on sale for $128 at Amazon.
Read MoreThe Xbox wireless headset is also on sale.
Read MoreMany of our favorite iRobot vacuums are getting discount codes at Wellbots right now, with savings of up to $300.
Read MoreThis year's best Memorial Day tech deals include sales on Sony headphones, Solo Stove fire pits, Ooni pizza ovens and Amazon Fire TV streamers.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Max headphones are $99 off right now and down to a near-record-low price of $450.
Read MoreThe Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is also heavily discounted.
Read MoreSSDs, microSD cards and hard drives are among the products discounted.
Read MoreIf you've been looking to get a bunch of new Apple AirTags, now's a good time to buy them: The Bluetooth tracker's four-pack bundle is currently on sale for $87.
Read MoreFire TV Stick models are also available at up to 38 percent off.
Read MoreKeyboards, controllers, headsets and more are up to 50 percent off.
Read MoreApple's base 2022 iPad with 64GB of storage is back on sale for $399, which matches an all-time low price for this model. It's currently $50 off the regular price.
Read MoreAmazon has Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones on sale in both black and white for $348, the lowest price we've seen in months.
Read MoreAhead of the Memorial Day weekend, Amazon is holding a sale on Apple Watch Series 8 and SE wearables.
Read MoreOoni makes some of Engadget's favorite pizza ovens.
Read MoreThis week's best tech deals include sales on Apple MacBooks, Watches and AirPods along with discount codes on Google Nest products.
Read MoreYou can save on several Google Nest smart home devices at Wellbots with our discount codes, including the Learning Thermostat and Nest Camera with Floodlight.
Read MoreSolo Stove is offering up to 45 percent off its popular low-smoke fire pits. Additionally, you'll get a free Mesa tabletop unit — a $120 value — by purchasing any fire pit bundle. The deals last from today until June 4th, covering you for your Memorial Day planning and beyond.
Read MoreThe second-generation AirPods Pro have dropped back down to their lowest price to date. You can currently snap up a pair for $200, which is $50 off the usual price.
Read MoreAmazon is selling Eero mesh WiFi routers for up to half off.
Read MoreThe Mac Mini M2 is the cheapest way to get Apple's latest processors, and now Amazon is has dropped them back to the lowest prices we've ever seen.
Read MoreSeveral Samsung Smart Monitors are on sale right now, including the Odyssey Neo G8, which is $300 off the usual price of $1,500.
Read MoreIf you've been waiting for a deal on the Apple Watch Ultra, now is the time to buy as it's on sale at Amazon for just $702
Read MoreIf you've been eyeing Apple's 5th-generation iPad Air for a while, now is a great time to purchase one with Amazon discounting the base model by nearly $100.
Read MoreThis week's best tech deals include the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $35, the Apple AirPods Pro for $200 and a free $50 gift card when you buy the new Google Pixel 7a smartphone.
Read MoreBose QuietComfort Earbuds II are down to $249 as part of a larger Amazon sale.
Read MoreGoogle's excellent Pixel 7a just hit the market for an already solid price of $499, but you can now save more thanks to a deal at Amazon.
Read MoreIf your charging gear is in need of a refresh, now might be a decent time to upgrade, as Anker has discounted a range of wall chargers, cables and power banks on Amazon.
Read MoreHere's a list of the best self-care gift ideas for new graduates, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreAmazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back down to $35 during the retailer's Fire TV sale.
Read MoreSamsung's 1TB T7 Shield SSD is on sale for a record low price of $75, offering significant savings over the original $160 price tag
Read MoreThe Chase Bliss MOOD MK1 micro-looper and delay pedal is now available for $245, which is a 30 percent reduction from the original price of $350. The deal is available through music retail giant Reverb and is only active "while supplies last".
Read MoreThe Beats Fit Pro are down to $160 in newer colors.
Read MoreYou can get the Kindle Paperwhite Signature, regular Paperwhite, 2022 Kindle and Kindle for kids at a discount right now.
Read MoreAmazon's smart displays are once again on sale.
Read MoreYou can once again pick up the AirPods Pro for $200.
Read MoreIf you're in the market for a robot vacuum or smart scale, Eufy's affordable products are even cheaper this weekend.
Read MoreThe Google Pixel Buds Pro are $55 off right now, bringing them down to a record-low price.
Read MoreThis week's best tech deals include the Apple Pencil for $89, the Amazon Echo Dot for $30 and Seagate's Storage Xbox Series X/S Expansion Card for $150.
Read MoreApple's third-gen AirPods are down to $150 at Amazon.
Read MoreGrab the 128GB Pixel 7 Pro at Amazon for $700 ($200 off), the lowest price we've seen to date.
Read MoreThe 2022 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 256GB of storage is $150 off, making it the same price as the base 128GB model.
Read MoreEvery model is 17 percent off right now.
Read MoreIt's down to $300, from $600.
Read MoreThe Unagi Model One Voyager gets a longer range, and doesn't fix what isn't broken.
Read MoreIf you've been waiting for a deal, Apple's iPad Mini tablet (64GB model) is now on sale at Amazon for $400.
Read MoreThe Apple Pencil is one of the best accessories for an iPad and right now it's back on sale for its lowest price so far.
Read MoreA dual-zone Ninja air fryer with an integrated food thermometer has dropped by $50 to $200.
Read MoreTP-Link WiFi extenders are up to 39 percent off at Amazon — they may be a much better deal than a new router.
Read MoreAMD has announced its new RX 7600 graphics card at $269. It includes 8GB of memory, and AMD's Fidelity FX Super Resolution, which scales at least 260 games up to 1440p.
Read MoreWindows 11 is finally getting native rar support, ending the tyranny of third-party apps like WinRAR. It's part of the open-source libarchive project and can handle multiple file formats beyond RAR, like 7-zip, tar and gz, among others. Microsoft also says the technology allows for more efficient compression.
Read MoreTo help deliver even better performance and power efficiency for mobile devices, AMD has announced a new line of Ryzen and Athlon &020-C-series chips for Chromebooks.
Read MoreAbleton Push 3 has MPE, an integrated audio interface and an optional CPU for standalone music making.
Read MoreChina's cybersecurity regulator has banned Chinese firms from buying chips from US memory manufacturer Micron.
Read MoreWestern Digital says it will release a firmware update to address a reliability issue with its SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro SSDs.
Read MoreA ransomware attack has compromised a dental insurance company, exposing sensitive data for almost 9 million patients.
Read MoreArizona-based Avid Telecom is being sued over allegedly making over 7.5 billion calls to people on the National Do Not Call Registry. The company allegedly spoofed over 8.4 million calls that claimed to be government agencies and law enforcement.
Read MoreMicrosoft and the NSA say Chinese hackers targeted American systems in Guam, the home of a major air base.
Read MorePegasus spyware has been found on the phone of a key ally for the Mexican president.
Read MoreHyundai and Kia have agreed to pay $200 million to settle a lawsuit over a TikTok car theft challenge.
Read MoreOn Monday, US authorities filed criminal charges against Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a Russian national and resident with links to the infamous Hive, LockBit and Babuk ransomware gangs.
Read MoreThis weekend, The Philadelphia Inquirer was hacked ahead of Tuesday's Democratic mayoral primary. As a result, the newspaper had to cancel its Sunday edition, and it wasn't clear until late Sunday afternoon that it could proceed with its Monday circulation. It's the paper's biggest disruption since 1996, when a blizzard that blanketed much of the eastern US made it impossible for staff to reach their offices. It isn't yet known who is responsible for the cyberattack or if it was politically motivated.
Read MoreThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today ordered voice service providers to block the global gateway provider One Eye. The FCC says the company, which serves as an "on-ramp" to US phone networks from outside the country, enabled robocall scams like impersonating a major financial institution and calls about bogus "preauthorized orders" placed in consumers' names. The Biden administration's FCC has focused on increasing its ability to enforce robocalls.
Read MoreMore AI-generated music mimicking a famous artist has made the rounds — while making lots of money for the scammer passing it off as genuine. A collection of fake Frank Ocean songs sold for a reported $13,000 CAD last month on a music-leaking forum devoted to the Grammy-winning singer.
Read MoreJoseph James O'Connor has pleaded guilty to playing a role in various cybercrime activities, including the July 2020 hack that took over hundreds of high-profile Twitter accounts.
Read MoreYou can probably trust the federal government to keep your data safe in the same way you trust the companies you interact with everyday. What makes the government so different, though, is that it's a high profile target.
Read MoreIn an email the company sent to affected users, Twitter said a "security incident" led to Circle tweets becoming public.
Read MoreSenators have reintroduced a sequel to COPPA meant to protect kids' online privacy.
Read MoreMeta says it's seen a sharp uptick in malware disguised as ChatGPT and similar AI software.
Read MoreApple has released its first rapid security updates, although they haven't worked perfectly for some users.
Read MoreLess than 19 months after opening Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Disney will close the hotel's doors. Reports suggest demand had been waning for the experience, which starts at $4,800 for a two-night stay for two people.
Read MoreIn the latest proof that satire is no match for today's reality, The DOJ announced that a YouTuber pled guilty on Wednesday to obstructing a federal investigation by destroying the wreckage of an airplane he intentionally crashed for views and sponsorship money. Trevor Jacob, a 29-year-old former pro snowboarder turned YouTuber, recorded and uploaded his staged (yet very real) crash landing in Santa Barbara County, CA, in November 2021.
Read MoreA Pokémon-inspired art collection is visiting Los Angeles this summer. The Pokémon × Kogei craftwork exhibition is a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and LA's Japan House, a space dedicated to spotlighting Japanese culture. The collection includes more than 70 pieces of art crafted by 20 artists, each piece filled to the brim with pocket monsters.
Read MoreGM announced today that it's making five active safety features standard on all its 2023 and newer EVs. In addition, the automaker says it will surpass its commitment to add Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) to 95 percent of its vehicles, as it's included in 98 percent of GM's 2023 models — including all its EVs.
Read MoreThe latest Range Rover Sport variant includes a seat that helps you feel the music.
Read MoreTesla is opening up its Supercharger network in Canada, starting with an Ontario route this year.
Read MoreNeom McLaren's Ian James and Jaguar TCS Racing's James Barclay discuss season nine, the challenges of Gen3 and what's to come in the near future for Formula E.
Read MoreKorean companies LG and Hyundai are teaming up to build a new EV battery cell manufacturing plant in the US and have signed a memorandum of understanding to invest $4.3 billion in the project.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning:
Read MoreThe German-language newspaper Handelsblatt said it received 100GB of data from "several informants" within Tesla, showing how the company received thousands of complaints about its Autopilot features over the past years.
Read MoreBeginning next spring, some 12,000 North American Tesla supercharger stations will be made available to non-Tesla EVs for the first time and Ford's fleet is first in line.
Read MoreFord is bringing AM radio to EVs through an update amid pressure from politicians.
Read MoreStarting later this year, Phoenix area residents and visitors will be able to hail Waymo taxis through Uber.
Read MoreBMW announced new EVs today as part of its summer 2023 lineup. The new models include the i4 xDrive 40 (an all-wheel-drive variant of the i4), the single-motor i7 eDrive50 and the hybrid 750e xDrive. In addition, the automaker revealed an updated infotainment operating system for some models.
Read MoreCadillac confirmed today that the first all-electric Escalade will arrive "later this year." The automaker didn't reveal any details about the Escalade IQ, a name it trademarked in 2021. The new model's "IQ" branding aligns with the Celestiq luxury sedan and Lyriq mid-sized SUV.
Read MoreDriving the VF 8 in San Diego, California was a stark reminder of the difficulty of building a vehicle. While we were impressed with what the company has done, we also have to report that the VF 8 electric SUV needs work if it's going to truly compete with the rest of the US EV market.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: 'The New York Times' built a standalone app for audio journalism, Logitech teams up with iFixit for self-repair programs, You can now call an Uber like a normal taxi.
Read MoreBMW teams up with TYDE, a luxury yacht-making company to develop an equally as luxurious all-electric boat. The duo called up Hans Zimmer to create a soundtrack while onboard.
Read MoreIt's adding a toll-free phone line, alongside group grocery shopping and more features.
Read MoreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling for a recall of 67 million airbag inflators after a lengthy investigation over allegations that they could rupture and injure drivers and passengers.
Read MoreTesla is recalling nearly every car it has sold in China over a braking flaw.
Read MorePolestar has slashed its production target for the year and plans to lay off 10 percent of its workers after learning the Polestar 3 won't go into production until next year.
Read MorePanasonic will not be able to start the volume production of its 4680 battery cells for Tesla before March 2024 like it had originally planned.
Read MoreThe cars will run with safety drivers for now.
Read MoreUber has started offering domestic and international flight bookings in the UK and will continue rolling it out across the whole region over the coming weeks, according to the Financial Times.
Read MoreVanMoof's S4 and X4 are an attempt at mid-range premium e-bikes. At $2,498 that's $1,000 less than the company's top-of-the-range S5 and X5 bikes, but they're still not exactly cheap.
Read MoreVolvo has revealed the name for its upcoming fully electric small SUV in a teaser showing its official launch date.
Read MoreQualcomm has agreed to acquire an Israeli fabless chipmaker called Autotalks, and according to TechCrunch, the deal will cost the company around $350 to $400 million.
Read MoreTesla has unveiled a $20,000 track package for the Model S Plaid, finally allowing it to reach the 200mph top speed the automaker promised when it was first announced.
Read MoreEV startup Lordstown Motors is still in trouble after pausing production earlier this year. The Endurance electronic pickup truck maker said today that it expects to stop producing the vehicle "in the near future" if it can't find a partner to keep it afloat.
Read MoreThe company has dropped the starting price of the long-range Model 3 in the US to $47,240. But the company has lowered the estimated range as well.
Read MoreWaymo is doubling the operational area for its fleet of self-driving taxis, making what the company calls "the largest fully autonomous service area in the world." The rapid growth is limited to Phoenix and San Francisco, but Waymo has big plans for both territories.
Read MoreThe Boring Company (TBC) can now officially say that it's expanding its tunnel network underneath Las Vegas by 25 miles, which will add 18 new stations to its original plan.
Read Moreormer Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has agreed to accept a plea deal that will see him confess to his involvement in dieselgate.
Read MoreFord just dropped a trail-finding app specifically for Bronco SUV owners. The appropriately-named Bronco Trail App is available for both iOS and Android mobile devices and includes curated trail maps, video recording features and more.
Read MoreFord is restarting 2023 Mustang Mach-E sales, and it's upgrading the range while lowering the price.
Read MoreAfter 'League of Legends' pros voted to walkout to protest changes to the esport's minor leagues, Riot has threatened to cancel the League Championship Series summer season. That would prevent North American teams from qualifying for this year's 'LoL' World Championship.
Read MoreRazer's Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed wireless earbuds include a dongle to reduce your lag on gaming PCs and consoles.
Read MoreWatch someone blaze through 'Breath of the Wild' while blindfolded and check out skilled gamers tearing through dozens of other games in the name of charity.
Read MoreHomeworld 3's developers said they need more time to refine and polish the game.
Read MoreLego 2K Drive is almost great. It has an excellent vehicle builder and it's fun to zoom around the open areas, but the game's weighed down by contrived races and unfortunate monetization.
Read MoreCyberpunk platformer Ghostrunner, one of the best surprises of 2020, is about to get a sequel.
Read MoreBungie is bringing back 'Marathon' as its first game beyond 'Destiny.'
Read MoreAlan Wake II, the sequel to Remedy Entertainment's 2010 cult hit, is scheduled to come out on October 17th, 2023 for Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
Read MoreThe parkour heavy stealth game will be available this fall.
Read MoreThe designers of 'Abzû' are making an
Read MoreSony revealed The Talos Principle 2 at its PlayStation Games Showcase today. The sequel to the 2015 first-person puzzler promises a greatly expanded scope with "more mind-bending puzzles to solve, more surreal environments to explore, more secrets to uncover, a deeper story to lose yourself in, and bigger questions to boggle your brain." Developer Croteam describes the sequel as simultaneously familiar and fresh.
Read MoreGris developer Nomada Studio revealed its next game during today's PlayStation Showcase. It's called Neva and it's scheduled to hit the PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2024.
Read MoreHelldivers II was announced during today's PlayStation Showcase. It's coming to PS5 and PC later this year.
Read MoreFairgame$ is an online, competitive heist game about classism and rebelling against billionaires, and it's heading to PlayStation 5 and PC.
Read More'Twister Air' trades the traditional floor mat for your device's screen.
Read MoreSquare Enix makes a bid to bring its storied JRPG series up to date, with yet another new direction.
Read MoreLast year Lego released a set for the Atari 2600 console released in the 1970s, and now it's paying homage to the definitive '80s arcade game.
Read MoreWhen Blizzard announced earlier this week that it had canceled Overwatch 2's hero missions, a central part of its player vs. environment (PvE) story mode, fans were none too pleased. So director Aaron Keller published a blog post today to ease the concerns and offer more transparency about the development team's "incredibly difficult decision."
Read MoreBehaviour Interactive has revealed what's next for Dead by Daylight, including a spin-off game from The Quarry developer Supermassive. A showcase also included a look at the next Dead by Daylight chapter and a couple more details on Nicolas Cage becoming one of the survivors.
Read More'Mortal Kombat 1' is a reboot of the fighting game series that arrives this September.
Read MoreYou could be going on heists, stealing cars and competing in races in Grand Theft Auto VI sometime next year.
Read MoreAnalogue's universal TurboGrafx-16 retro console, the Duo, will finally be available for preorders later this week, on May 19th. The company noted that preorders begin sharply at 8AM PDT. The updated price for the console is $250.
Read MoreThis November, Blizzard will host an in-person BlizzCon for the first time since 2019.
Read MoreNicolas Cage is coming to Dead by Daylight. The actor will bring his delightful eccentricity and Billy Mays-style beard to the multiplayer survival game, developer Behavior Interactive announced on Twitter. "There is nothing more powerful than imagination," Cage says in the appropriately campy teaser. "It can shape the fabric of reality, transforming everything you may think you know."
Read MoreThe first episode of The Expanse: A Telltale Series will arrive on July 27th. After that, a new episode will drop every two weeks until all five have been released.
Read MoreGame developer Panic, the studio behind 'Firewatch' and 'Untitled Goose Game', is dropping a unique soccer title on PS5 next year. It's called 'Despelote' and is described as a "beautiful slice-of-life adventure" about childhood and the world's favorite sport. The title's set in Ecuador in 2001, which was when the country had its first qualifying run for the World Cup.
Read MoreBlizzard will finally add permanent co-op missions to Overwatch 2 in August, but the studio has dialed back its PvE ambitions.
Read MoreAfter launching in North America and Taiwan, Logitech's unusual and expensive G Cloud Gaming handheld is coming to Europe and getting some significant updates
Read MoreHorror collection 'Layers of Fear' finally has a concrete release date of June 15th, which is just around the corner. This news follows the official launch of a Steam demo, which went live today. The forthcoming title includes remakes of the original 'Layers of Fear' and 'Layers of Fear 2', with some new content.
Read MoreWith approximately 20.5 million copies sold, Elden Ring is close to joining the list of the best-selling games of all time.
Read MoreAbbey Games has officially revealed that a sequel to its indie god sim Reus is "on the way," almost a full decade after the original came out for Windows PCs.
Read More'Gylt,' the very first Stadia exclusive, is coming to Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series and Xbox One. It'll hit those platforms on July 6th.
Read More'Mouse' looks like a 1930s Disney cartoon turned into a first-person shooter.
Read More'Hollow Knight: Silksong', the long-awaited sequel to 2017's indie blockbuster 'Hollow Knight', has been delayed, as announced by Team Chery developer Matthew Griffin. The sidescrolling metroidvania platformer was scheduled for release in the first half of 2023 and there's no updated launch date.
Read MorePokemon developer is teaming up with Take-Two Interactive and Private Division brand-new action adventure IP codenamed Project Bloom. There's some concept art and a short video but nothing concrete yet and the title won't release until 2026.
Read MoreA level creator mode is coming to 'Fall Guys' this week and we've had a chance to try it out.
Read MoreArachnophobic Harry Potter fans, rejoice. Developer Avalanche Software has added a new accessibility feature to Hogwarts Legacy that removes spiders from the game. The update coincides with the title's arrival on PS4 and Xbox One today.
Read MoreThis week, Senior Editor Jessica Conditt joins to discuss what went wrong with Redfall, Microsoft's latest Xbox exclusive that launched to middling reviews.
Read MoreGamepad maker 8Bitdo unveiled a cheaper version of its beloved Ultimate Controller today. The new Ultimate C 2.4G Wireless Controller is a $30 wireless accessory in purple or green color options.
Read MoreThis year's World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees were selected ahead of other finalists such as Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, FIFA International Soccer and Goldeneye 007.
Read MoreAmong the games Apple Arcade members can play starting today are 'TMNT Splintered Fate,' 'Limbo,' 'What The Car?' and 'Octodad: Dadliest Catch.'
Read MoreA Finnish newspaper is celebrating World Press Freedom Day today by walking the walk. Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's biggest daily paper, created a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive map containing a secret room. Inside the hidden blood-red chamber, players find real-world multimedia storytelling about Russia's invasion of Ukraine — sneaking some much-needed journalism into a country inundated with propaganda.
Read More'Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons' releases this fall for every major platform, including PC, Xbox consoles, PlayStation 4 and 5 and the Nintendo Switch. This new franchise update features 13 playable characters, two-player local co-op and more.
Read MoreRed flags and the new Las Vegas street circuit are among this year's additions, while the Braking Point story mode is returning.
Read MoreYou'll need a Prime or Luna+ membership to play 'Fortnite' on Amazon Luna.
Read More'Fall Guys Creative' launches on May 10th and is part of Season 4 of the viral multiplayer title 'Fall Guys'. The level editor lets you create legitimate multiplayer courses (called Rounds) using a wide variety of iconic items, enemies and obstacles.
Read MoreThe news was quietly announced in April.
Read MoreGoogle has just been hit with a $32.5 million penalty for infringing on a patent held by Sonos. According to Law360, a California federal jury ordered the fine after determining that Google infringed on a patent Sonos holds relating to grouping speakers so they can play audio at the same time, something the company has been doing for years.
Read MoreGoogle's take on AI-powered search begins rolling out today. The company announced this morning that it's opening access to Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) and other Search Labs in the US. If you haven't already, you'll need to sign up for the waitlist and sit tight until you get an email announcing it's your turn.
Read MoreThe world's governments have taken note of generative AI's potential for massive disruption and are acting accordingly. European Commission (EC) industry chief Thierry Breton said Wednesday that it would work with Alphabet on a voluntary pact to establish artificial intelligence ground rules, according to Reuters. Breton met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Brussels to discuss the arrangement, which will include input from companies based in Europe and other regions.
Read MoreFormer Google chief Eric Schmidt is worried misused AI could get people 'harmed or killed.'
Read MoreGoogle Chrome now makes it easier to choose a custom theme.
Read MoreGoogle said it does "not have plans to delete accounts with YouTube videos at this time."
Read MoreA video leak shows an infrared sensor similar to the ones used by contactless thermometers inside the metal panel where the Pixel 8 Pro's rear cameras are also located.
Read MoreGoogle's attempt to snuff out third-party tracking cookies is moving along. The company announced today that Privacy Sandbox APIs will be available to all Chrome users in July. In addition, it laid out the next steps for web developers to start testing and integrating the new system later this year.
Read MoreGoogle's Cloud division has launched two new suites aimed at addressing drug discovery while advancing precision medicine.
Read MoreIf you have a Google account you haven't used in a while but want to hang onto, you may want to log back in. The company announced today that it will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. Google frames it as a privacy-enhancing move, but it's easy to also see it as a cost-cutting measure to free up storage on Google's servers.
Read MoreGoogle is paying Texas $8 million to settle claims it misled customers with Pixel 4 ads.
Read MoreFollowing a recent Google app update, Pixel users report their phones are overheating.
Read MoreMatch Group, the parent company of Tinder, joined a group of Indian startups this week to request that India's competition watchdog investigate Google's User Choice Billing system.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: The biggest announcements from Google I/O 2023, Google Pixel Fold hands-on: A real rival for Samsung's foldables And expensive, Vast and SpaceX plan to launch the first commercial space station in 2025.
Read MoreGoogle's I/O event this year was jam-packed with new product launches and an in-depth introduction to its new generative AI offerings.
Read MoreAt Google I/O today, the company announced the alpha version of Compose for TV, a framework that will make it easier to build attractive Android TV apps with less code and more intuitive tools.
Read MoreI had a chance to check out Google's Project Starline holographic video conferencing at I/O 2023.
Read MoreGoogle is offering anyone the chance to try its text-to-music AI, which is called MusicLM.
Read MoreSoon you'll be able to join an audio call in Zoom, Teams or Webex from your vehicle's display.
Read MoreGoogle announced a flurry of new devices and features at I/O 2023, including the Pixel Fold — here's all the big news in one place.
Read MoreUsers can use AI to summarize an App's reviews, too.
Read MoreJoin us for all the latest news and updates live from Google I/O 2023
Read MoreThe long wished-for feature is coming in the near future.
Read MoreGiven how important smart home devices have become, it's not a surprise that Google has a lot of updates to its Home app and how Android users can interact with those devices. The most significant update is to the aforementioned Google Home app for both Android and iOS — it has been completely redesigned and will be available tomorrow.
Read MoreIt's Google I/O time, which means the company is about to host a keynote that will likely be packed with announcements and updates. You can watch the livestream here.
Read MoreGoogle just announced its $499 Pixel Tablet, the first Android tablet the company has built in years.
Read MoreGoogle's revealed its latest Pixel A-series smartphone, and once again, it's pulled inspiration from last year's flagship device, pairing it with friendlier pricing. The Pixel 7a ($499) is $50 more expensive than last year's Pixel 6a, but the upgrades this year may be worth it, especially when it comes to imaging.
Read MoreAndroid updates to its "Find My Device" network will alert users to unknown trackers, even if they aren't Google branded, the company announced at Google I/O 2023 on Wednesday.
Read MoreProject Tailwind is Google's latest foray into AI and it's aimed at helping students organize their notes.
Read MoreGoogle's latest and greatest large language model, PaLM 2, comes in four sizes, able to run locally on everything from mobile devices to server farms.
Read MoreGoogle has announced Search Labs, a new way for consumers to test "bold new ideas and ideas we're exploring" in search, the company said at its IO conference.
Read MoreGoogle's Search will soon include a tab or carousel of content sourced from social media and forums. If the potential benefits seem heavily outweighed by the obvious pitfalls, you're not alone.
Read MoreBased on my brief and limited preview, SGE seemed at once similar and different to Bing AI.
Read MoreAfter OpenAI's ChatGPT caught the tech world off guard late last year, Google reportedly declared a "code red," scrambling to plan a response to the new threat. The first fruit of that reorientation trickled out earlier this year with its Bard chatbot and some generative AI features baked into Google Workspace apps. Today at Google I/O 2023, we finally see a more fleshed-out picture of how the company views AI's role in its cloud-based productivity suite. Google Duet AI is the company's branding for its collection of AI tools across Workspace apps.
Read MoreGoogle is dropping its Bard waitlist and expanding its service to 180 countries and territories
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Adobe and Google jointly announced during the 2023 I/O event that both Firefly and the Express graphics suite will soon be incorporated into Bard, allowing users to generate, edit and share AI images directly from the chatbot's command line.
Read MoreGoogle Photos will soon have a generative AI-based Magic Editor that can fix your pictures — or mislead others.
Read MoreGoogle Maps is expanding the Immersive View format it revealed last year to an important part of the app: routes. When you look for directions in Google Maps on iOS and Android in select cities, you'll see a more detailed view of the route.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: What to expect at Google I/O 2023, Tesla unveils Model S Plaid track package that unlocks 200 MPH top speed, The iPhone 15 Pro may not feature solid-state buttons.
Read MoreGoogle apparently did not test an Assistant feature against the song "Where Is My Mind?"
Read MoreGoogle is set to introduce Android 14 and new Pixel hardware at I/O 2023 — here's what you can expect to see.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Google reveals its first foldable phone: The Pixel Fold, Biden Administration will invest $140 million to launch seven new AI Research Institutes, Astronomers finally spot a star consuming a planet.
Read MoreGoogle has officially announced the Pixel Fold, its first foldable phone. We'll find out more details at I/O next week.
Read MoreGoogle is replacing the lock icon in Chrome because you probably don't know what it means.
Read MoreWhen you check the security settings of your Google account, you will now find a new section marked "Passkeys."
Read MoreResearchers found hundreds of climate change denial videos on YouTube
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: SpaceX's Starship didn't immediately respond to a self-destruct command, The 'Godfather of AI' leaves Google amid ethical concerns, Someone posted the entire 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' on Twitter.
Read MoreLogitech's Project Ghost is a video conferencing booth that makes calling anyone feel natural, comfortable and private.
Read MoreGeoffrey Hinton, the 'godfather of AI,' has left Google so he can warn people of the risks involved with the technology.
Read MoreAcer just announced two new laptops at this year's Computex expo in Taiwan. For gamers, there's the new Predator Triton 16 line and for creatives (and everyone else), there's the Swift Edge 16. The company also revealed a new wireless router.
Read MoreAR glasses project your workspace into the air in front of you.
Read MoreAMD has unveiled Ryzen 7040U series CPUs that it claims can outrun mobile chips from Apple and Intel.
Read MoreA new report suggests Meta's Quest 3 headset could feature color passthrough cameras, depth sensing and a more comfortable design.
Read MoreMeta has started another round of layoffs amid the company's "year of efficiency."
Read MoreShutterstock is buying Giphy after the UK ordered Meta to sell the GIF service.
Read MoreMeta has created an AI language model that (in a refreshing change of pace) isn't a ChatGPT clone. The company's Massively Multilingual Speech (MMS) project can recognize over 4,000 spoken languages and produce speech (text-to-speech) in over 1,100. Like most of its other publicly announced AI projects, Meta is open-sourcing MMS today to help preserve language diversity and encourage researchers to build on its foundation. "Today, we are publicly sharing our models and code so that others in the research community can build upon our work," the company wrote. "Through this work, we hope to make a small contribution to preserve the incredible language diversity of the world."
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Apple rejected 1,679,694 App Store submissions in 2022, Meta could launch a Twitter competitor as early as next month, Disney's pricey, immersive Star Wars hotel is shutting down.
Read MoreThe EU says Meta's policy of cross border data flows risks EU citizens' privacy.
Read MoreMeta could turn to Magic Leap for help to stay ahead of Apple and other new entrants in the soon-to-be crowded AR space.
Read MoreFolks are spending less time on Twitter since Elon Musk bought the social media site last year, but there's still plenty of demand for similar platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky. To that point, Meta has long been rumored to be building its own platform to rival Twitter. Reports indicate that it's being built as an offshoot of Instagram.
Read MoreMeta just increased availability of its paid verification system, bringing the program to the UK. To the uninitiated, buying into Meta's new program gives you a blue verification badge on Facebook and Instagram to indicate you are who you say you are. It's just like modern Twitter blue checks. Testing begins today.
Read MoreMeta apologized for a bug that saw Facebook send an automatic friend request anytime
Read MoreMeta is open-sourcing an AI tool called ImageBind that predicts connections between data similar to how humans perceive or imagine an environment. While image generators like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and DALL-E 2 pair words with images, allowing you to generate visual scenes based only on a text description, ImageBind casts a broader net. It can link text, images / videos, audio, 3D measurements (depth), temperature data (thermal), and motion data (from inertial measurement units).
Read MoreMeta is bringing more ads to Reels on Facebook and Instagram, and changing up how creators can earn money from their content.
Read MoreThe FTC has proposed a blanket ban on monetizing data that Meta collects from users aged under 18. Including users of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram or Quest virtual reality headsets.
Read MoreFacebook has rolled out a new set of controls for reels that give you some semblance of control on what kind of videos you want to see.
Read MoreMeta is holding its next Quest Gaming Showcase on June 1st, and you can expect new VR titles.
Read MoreMicrosoft has deployed a critical troubleshooter update for Surface Pro X devices that will give users access to their camera again.
Read MoreThis week, we chat with Panos Panay, Microsoft's Chief Product Officer, about Windows Copilot, a new "AI assistant" headed to Windows 11.
Read MoreCEO Brad Smith also equated AI's importance to that of the printing press.
Read MoreOwners of the Microsoft Surface Pro X are seeing an issue where their cameras are no longer working. Reverting the date seems to work, which indicates that this might be an expired certificate bug.
Read MoreCatch up on the big news from Microsoft Build 2023. Did someone mention AI?
Read MoreWith Windows Copilot, Microsoft aims to put AI in the center of Windows 11.
Read MoreA new AI Hub and AI-generated review summaries will be coming to the Microsoft Store for Windows.
Read MoreMicrosoft has a lot of news at this year's Build conference around its AI "copilots," but it wants third-party developers in on the action too.
Read MoreThe same AI assistant that Microsoft is adding to Office will soon be natively integrated into the company's Edge browser as well.
Read MoreThere are also a ton of new features that on IT and security.
Read MoreMicrosoft Build developer conference gets underway today. Expect to hear a ton about the company's AI-focused future.
Read MoreElon Musk's personal lawyer, Alex Spiro, has reportedly sent Microsoft a letter that accuses it of using Twitter API "for unauthorized uses and purposes."
Read MoreThe European Union has approved Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard. Regulators said that Microsoft's commitments to offer Activision games on third-party cloud gaming services 'fully address' their competition concerns.
Read MoreLinkedIn is the latest notable tech company to announce a round of mass layoffs. The company is letting 716 staff go and shutting down its job search app in China. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky said in a memo to employees that the cuts were part of a shift in strategy that was driven by changes in customer behavior and slower revenue growth.
Read MoreBing AI is now open to all—sort of.
Read MorePortugal could become the latest country to effectively ban Huawei and other Chinese firms from participating in its 5G buildouts.
Read MoreAT&T has raised concerns that Starlink's and T-Mobile's satellite service, in its current proposed state, could interfere with existing wireless services.
Read MoreAbode's new Smart Home Security Kit comes in at a lower $160, but drops support for Apple's HomeKit technology.
Read MoreFujifilm is trying to beat Sony at its own game with the launch of the 26-megapixel X-S20, a content creation-oriented camera.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Amazon's latest Fire tablet is a $230 Android-powered 2-in-1, Dyson claims its next-gen robot vacuum with twice the suction of rivals, Netflix starts charging for account sharing in the US.
Read MoreCanon has unveiled its cheapest R-series camera yet, the $480 EOS R100 that's essentially a no-frills version of the EOS R50.
Read MoreSony has launched a successor to its popular compact ZV-1 vlogging camera, the ZV-1 II, which addresses a big issue with the past model.
Read MoreCryptocurrency exchange Binance reportedly mixed its revenue with customer funds at a US bank in 2020 and 2021. Under US financial regulations, customer money must be kept separate from corporate funds.
Read MoreDyson is trying its hand at robot vacuums again with the 360 Vis, promising 'twice the suction' of any other robovac, along with a new navigation system.
Read MoreFrom Apple and Google to Webex and Adobe, the industry's biggest players have launched new features to make their products easier to use. Here's a quick roundup of this week's GAAD news.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has ruled that Andy Warhol has infringed on the copyright of Lynn Goldsmith, the photographer who took the image that he used for his famous silkscreen of the musician Prince.
Read MoreTwo full years after being recalled and stripped from store shelves, Peloton's beleaguered Tread+ treadmill has finally been issued an approved repair process from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC has approved the installation of a rear guard to prevent accidents.
Read MoreHeinz has unveiled a digital sauce dispenser that lets you 'remix' the dip for your fries.
Read MoreTheranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has failed to convince the court to let her stay out of prison while she's appealing her 11-year sentence.
Read MoreThe venerable tech site's staff have chosen to band together and demand a seat at the table.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: This company will give you a free TV if you watch non-stop ads, Google will pay Texas $8 million to settle claims of 'deceptive' Pixel 4 ads, The EU approves Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover.
Read MoreHasselblad is reportedly joining Canon and Nikon in phasing out DSLRs. Third-party vendor Capture Integration broke the news, saying on its blog that it received notice that the entire Hasselblad H system lineup is officially discontinued. The move leaves Pentax and Ricoh as the biggest remaining names in the rapidly diminishing DSLR space.
Read MoreTCL just announced a bunch of new TVs in two different product lines. The S Class models are budget-friendly, yet powerful with a metal bezel-less design. The Q Class models feature QLED screens and plenty of other high-tech bells and whistles, while still remaining cheaper than much of the competition.
Read MoreTelly is offering a TV for free — if you're willing to watch ads on a second screen.
Read MoreIn SBF: How the FTX Bankruptcy Unwound Crypto's Very Bad Good Guy, veteran crypto reporter Brady Dale provides a scintillating and clarifying narrative of the entire FTX/Alameda Ventures saga.
Read MoreKorg Berlin's first instrument is an acoustic synthesizer that uses magnets to vibrate metal forks.
Read MoreIt's a huge week for news: Google I/O happened, and we finally got a close look at the Pixel Fold and the company's latest AI plans.
Read MoreWiZ has unveiled a new home monitoring system that uses its existing motion-sensing WiFi smart bulbs in combination with Wiz's new $70 (€90) Indoor Camera.
Read MoreElektron's Analog Heat audio processor was already a fantastic tool for adding saturation and warmth to digital instruments, but now the company is upping the ante with a hardware refresh. The Analog Heat +FX picks up where the MK2 left off, with the addition of new digital effects to complement the pre-existing saturation options.
Read MoreA recall has been issued for 2.2 million Peloton Bikes sold in the US because of an issue with the seat post.
Read MoreSonicware is back with another quirky standalone synthesizer in its fairly crowded Liven line. The Liven Texture Lab was unveiled at the SuperBooth expo in Berlin and features a near-identical layout to some of the other Liven products, with that iconic case and button layout, but with a focus on granular synthesis.
Read MoreNew York's Attorney General has made companies pay $615,000 for posting bogus comments supporting the FCC's repeal of net neutrality.
Read MoreArturia's MicroFreak is getting another free update that adds sample playback and granular synthesis.
Read MoreNikon has announced the 45.7-megapixel Z8, a powerful full-frame mirrorless camera with up to 8K60p RAW video, 20fps RAW burst speeds and more.
Read MoreThe Bank of Canada wants the public's opinions on a potential digital Canadian dollar. Although the country's central bank says a national digital currency isn't yet needed, it wants to remain flexible and ready if that ever changes.
Read MoreAccording to Bloomberg, the agency is looking into whether the cryptocurrency exchange allowed Russian customers to move money as a way to go around US sanctions on the country's financial institutions.
Read MoreNew York State's Attorney General has proposed a measure that would regulate crypto to prevent fraud and protect traders.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: White House proposes a 30 percent tax on electricity used for crypto mining, ChatGPT scams are the new crypto scams, Meta warns, Watch the first trailer for 'Dune: Part Two'
Read MoreThe Biden administration wants to impose a 30 percent tax on the electricity used by cryptocurrency mining operations, and it has included the proposal in its budget for the fiscal year of 2024.
Read MoreUtah's age verification law, which targets publishers distributing material deemed to be "harmful to minors on the internet," has gone into effect.
Read MoreRobovac maker Neato is closing as it struggles to compete against rivals like iRobot's Roomba line.
Read MoreValve has delisted Dolphin from Steam after receiving a DMCA takedown notice from Nintendo.
Read More'Hogwarts Legacy' developers just announced that the Nintendo Switch version of the open-world wizard simulator is getting another significant delay, all the way until November 14th from July 25th. Additionally, this is not the first time the Switch version of the hit game has faced a delay.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Nintendo wants several Switch consoles 'in every home', Twitter is going to purge and archive inactive accounts, Spotify has reportedly removed tens of thousands of AI-generated songs.
Read MoreAfter selling 23 million Switches two years ago and 18 million in the last year, Nintendo expects sales of the aging console to continue to fall.
Read More'Marvel's Midnight Suns' will finally hit PS4 and Xbox One on May 11th, but a planned Switch version has been canceled.
Read MoreThe full game is making the round on pirate sites, two weeks ahead of its launch date.
Read MoreFresh on the heels of a thrilling look at Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gameplay, there's more news from the Insomniac Games camp. The studio's previous title, 2021's Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, is coming to PC on July 26th.
Read MoreNVIDIA has revealed G-Sync Ultra Low Motion Blur (ULMB) 2, the second generation of tech it designed to minimize motion blur in games.
Read MoreGoogle Play Games is now available on your PC in more than 40 European countries as well as New Zealand.
Read MorePro League of Legends players may hold a walkout to protest changes Riot is making to the esport's minor leagues. If the walkout goes ahead, it would be among the first major instances of collective action in high-level esports.
Read MoreIn a year of poor PC ports, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor stands out for its performance at launch.
Read MoreWith its long-awaited System Shock remake slated to arrive later this month, Nightdive Studios has shared a first look at the System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition.
Read MoreHorror collection 'Layers of Fear' already had a concrete release date of June 15th for many platforms, but now the day one launch also includes Apple Mac computers. This is only for recently-released models with Apple-manufactured silicon chips, but it's certainly a feather in the company's cap, as Apple has been busy trying to further its gaming ambitions.
Read MoreYou can now get five percent credit back on almost all purchases from the Epic Games Store, including V-Bucks you buy for Fortnite. The Mega Sale is also back with big discounts on many games, including Returnal and Cyberpunk 2077.
Read More'Gears 5' is available to GeForce Now players, with more Microsoft-owned titles coming later this month.
Read MoreNVIDIA's RTX 40 series GPUs are finally more affordable thanks to the $299 4060 and $399 4060 Ti.
Read MoreArchitects have finally completed Montreal's legendary Habitat 67 inside Unreal Engine.
Read MoreImmersion Corporation has been suing companies over its rumble technology since at least (checks archives) 2004, and now it has a new company in its sights.
Read MoreHorror collection 'Layers of Fear' is getting a Steam demo that launches on May 15th. Developer Bloober Team revealed the demo on Twitter and noted that it'll be available until May 22nd. The forthcoming collection includes the original 'Layers of Fear,' 'Layers of Fear 2,' various DLC content and a brand-new chapter that promises to provide a new perspective on the first game's story.
Read MoreASUS' ROG Ally gaming handheld is available for pre-orders, although the 'starter' $600 model isn't yet ready.
Read MoreAyaneo is fast becomeing a fan favorite in the handheld PC gaming world, but its Steam Deck rivals come at a premium.
Read MoreAfter almost two years of early access and more than five years after it was first announced, Darkest Dungeon II is ready for release.
Read MoreFor the first time since 2017, The International, Dota 2's most prestigious tournament, will take place in Valve's hometown.
Read MoreSteam's search panel now includes tags, developers, publishers and franchises in its suggested results.
Read More'Convergence' is a 2D action platformer starring Ekko, a 'League of Legends' champion who can manipulate time.
Read MoreStarting today, current Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can gift up to five friends a free 14-day PC Game Pass trial.
Read More'NBA 2K23,' 'Jurassic World Evolution 2' and 'Trek to Yomi' are the PS Plus monthly games for June.
Read MoreNaughty Dog says it needs more time to work on its Last of Us multiplayer game after promising to reveal more details sometime this year. In addition, the studio has "other games in development, including a brand new single-player experience."
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Sony reveals a PS5 streaming handheld, 'Project Q', Twitter struggled with Ron DeSantis' presidential bid announcement, iOS 17 will reportedly turn your locked iPhone into a smart display.
Read MoreAt the end of Sony's PlayStation Showcase today, the company gave us our first extended look at Spider-Man 2, including a fair bit of gameplay showing off both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Perhaps most significant, though, Parker is wearing the iconic black Venom suit.
Read MoreSony's "Project Q" will allow you to stream your favorite PS5 games to a portable 8-inch display.
Read MoreCapcom is working on PS VR2 support for the 'Resident Evil 4' remake. Meanwhile, you'll be able to play 'Beat Saber' via the headset starting today.
Read MoreThe latest PlayStation Showcase will include details about a bunch of games that are coming to PS5 and PS VR2. You can watch it here at 4PM ET.
Read MoreThe PlayStation VR2 sold way better than its predecessor in the weeks after it became available.
Read MoreThe Backbone One PlayStation Edition has been available for iPhone users for a while. Today, Sony and Backbone are collaborating once again to bring the Backbone One PlayStation Edition to Android.
Read MoreSony was having some problems with PlayStation Plus games this week. Commenters in forum posts on Reddit, ResetEra and NeoGAF reported various users being alerted to a notification, reading, "The game will expire in 15 minutes," and then booting them to the PlayStation home screen. Engadget's Kris Holt also ran into the issue Wednesday evening while playing Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. However, as of Friday, Sony appears to have fixed the issue.
Read MoreIt includes features like swappable button caps and adjustable sensitivity settings.
Read MoreExpect over an hour of announcements and updates on PS5 and PS VR2 titles.
Read MoreThe well-reviewed, yet pricey, PlayStation VR2 headset is now widely available after a two-month stint of exclusivity at Sony's Direct consumer storefront.
Read MoreIn all, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can download more than 19 titles in May, including Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Read MorePixelOpus, a small in-house studio within PlayStation Studios, is closing down next month. In a statement to Engadget, a PlayStation representative confirmed, "PlayStation Studios regularly evaluates its portfolio and the status of studio projects to ensure they meet the organization's short and long-term strategic objectives. As part of a recent review process, it has been decided that PixelOpus will close on June 2." Earlier today, the studio tweeted that its "adventure has come to an end."
Read MoreIt's your last chance to pick up games including 'Bloodborne,' 'Call of Duty: Black Ops III,' 'The Last of Us Remastered' and 'Uncharted 4: A Thief's End' from the PS Plus Collection.
Read MoreThanks to the addition of a new 8K sensor and quieter mouse clicks, Logitech may have finally made an almost perfect travel mouse in the MX Anywhere 3S.
Read MoreDiablo IV has a lot to offer for both fans and newcomers, but a deep and engaging world for players to explore is not one of the game's strengths.
Read MoreIn the hilarious and enthralling new book, "Edison's Ghosts," Dr. Katie Spalding explores the illogical, unnerving, and downright wacky behaviors of history's greatest geniuses.
Read MoreNVIDIA's RTX 4060 Ti is a solid $399 upgrade for 1080p gaming with ray tracing.
Read MoreThe Roland SH-4d is closest thing to a pure midrange synthesizer the company has made in years.
Read MoreI'm never one to buy a product and then instantly pitch it our IRL strand, because I'm always worried that I'm still in the honeymoon period. I much prefer to use something that I've bought for months, or years, before I feel compelled to tell the world if it's any good. But while I've had my Sage Creatista Plus for, now, just over a month, I already think it's one of the better gadget purchases I've made in a while.
Read MoreThanks to a novel Brew Assist feature, Fellow's new Tally Pro scale could go a long way toward helping you brew the perfect cup of coffee. However, its $185 price tag is tough to swallow.
Read MoreAfter my kitchen faucet sprung a leak, I went on a potentially foolish quest to see if today's new-fangled touch-activated faucets are worth it or a waste of money.
Read MoreWith the Studio Buds +, Beats has crammed a load of updates inside a familiar design. All of those tweaks come with a slightly higher price tag, which means this version isn't the value its predecessor was.
Read MoreAmazon updated the standard and Kids variants of the Echo Show 5 in its string of Alexa hardware announcements today. The new model is faster and sounds better, but it otherwise could be mistaken for the previous version.
Read MoreApple's HomePod mini has improved significantly in two-plus years, and that makes it a better deal.
Read MoreI spent a few weeks with the Hatch Restore 2 sleep machine and was impressed with the overall design and available content -- just be prepared to pay for it.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Elon Musk says a new Twitter CEO is starting in six weeks, Fairphone made a fully repairable set of over-ear headphones, 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' review.
Read MoreThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a direct sequel to one of the biggest hits Nintendo has ever had. The company didn't totally change the formula this time. Instead, Link has some significant new powers that make the game feel fresh and new despite its similarities to the last Zelda game.
Read MoreRoland's S-1 Tweak Synth is the most compelling and the most frustrating member of the Aira Compact family.
Read MoreHere's how Google's first foldable phone, the Pixel Fold, compares its closest competitor (for now) on the spec sheet.
Read MoreHere's how Google's new Pixel Tablet compares to a couple popular tablets that retail for less than $500: the 10th-gen Apple iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8.
Read MoreSee how Google's new Pixel 7a compares to the other budget phones from Apple and Samsung.
Read MoreAfter years of rumors, Google finally revealed its first foldable phone at Google I/O 2023 with the Pixel Fold. And sporting a sleek design and some clever multitasking features, it feels a lot like what I've always wanted the Surface Duo to be.
Read MoreDon't think of the Pixel Tablet as a successor to the discontinued Pixel Slate. The Tablet is more of a hybrid device, better considered as a smart display with a detachable screen. It's a compelling concept with some promise.
Read MoreWith the addition of a 90Hz screen and support for wireless charging, the $500 Pixel 7a strikes the perfect balance between price and features.
Read MoreNacon has introduced two mobile controllers, including, most recently, an iPhone-compatible model that lands in the middle of smartphone gamepad pricing. It's cheaper than Backbone and Razer's smartphone controllers, but unfortunately, Nacon made some sacrifices to get to that price.
Read MoreJBL threw a ton of features in the Tour Pro 2 earbuds, including a interesting touchscreen smart case.
Read MoreRedfall is not fit for public consumption. Arkane Austin's vampire-infused world is unpolished, underpopulated and littered with glitches.
Read MoreAutonomous delivery startup Nuro announced this week that it's laying off 30 percent of its workforce, or around 340 employees, as reported by TechCrunch. It will now shift its focus away from commercial operations and toward R&D. It's the company's second round of layoffs in the last year; it let go of about 300 people in November.
Read MoreIn 2002, pop star Vanessa Carlton and her piano "made their way downtown" through Newbury Park in Los Angeles. Twenty-one years later, a team of hobbyist roboticists have brought Carlton's music to the streets of San Francisco.
Read MoreSamsung's HW-Q900C soundbar features 7.1.2 channels of Wireless Dolby Atmos sound. It's now available for $1,400.
Read MoreSamsung is launching its 2023 Smart Monitors next month with a starting price of $280.
Read MoreThe Galaxy Watch 5 pivoted to a digital version.
Read MoreSamsung has unveiled a new display technology that could lead to new biometric and health-related capabilities in future phones and tablets.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Samsung is reportedly sourcing OLED TV panels from rival LG, Apple's Assistive Access simplifies iOS 16 for people with cognitive disabilities, YouTube's recommendations are leading kids to gun videos, report says.
Read MoreSamsung has inked a deal with LG to buy millions of high-end white OLED (WOLED) TV panels from its long-standing rival, LG, over the next few years.
Read MoreSamsung will start rolling out an update for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro that will give users more control over how much ambient sound they want to hear.
Read MoreThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved the Samsung Health Monitor app's irregular heart rhythm notification feature for Galaxy Watch devices. The company says that, along with the wearable's electrocardiogram capabilities, the feature can help to identify signs of atrial fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia.
Read MoreThe new policy follows last month's sensitive data leak.
Read MoreA novel therapy combining FES and BCI has helped a formerly-paraplegic patient to walk with a more natural gait.
Read MoreFollowing a reported denial in March, the FDA approved Neuralink's application to begin human trials of its prototype Link brain-computer interface (BCI) on Thursday.
Read MoreIn their new book "Every Brain Needs Music," Dr. Larry S Sherman and Dr. Dennis Plies, a music professor at Warner Pacific University, explore the fascinating interplay between our brains, our instruments, our audiences, and the music they make together.
Read MorePenelope Bourbon hoped to tap into the success of its Toasted Series Bourbon by creating "builds" of French oak using a infrared wood-scanning tech called OakScan.
Read MoreIn a potentially encouraging sign for reducing environmental waste, researchers have discovered microbes from the Alps and the Arctic that can break down plastic without requiring high temperatures. Although this is only a preliminary finding, a more efficient and effective breakdown of industrial plastic waste in landfills would give scientists a new tool for trying to reduce its ecological damage.
Read MoreResearchers at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have shed new light on the final step of photosynthesis. They observed in atomic detail how Photosystem II, a protein complex found in plants, undergoes a transformation that leads to the loss of an extra oxygen atom. Scientists believe the discoveries will help provide a roadmap for optimizing clean energy sources.
Read MoreARM has unveiled its first line of CPU designs that are exclusively 64-bit, and this could change the Android phone landscape.
Read MoreHere's how to screen record on an iPhone, plus how to change settings like turning on your microphone and where your recordings get saved.
Read MoreApple's iOS 17 update is rumored to turn iPhones into makeshift smart displays.
Read MoreApple first announced iMessage Contact Key Verification, a feature for protecting conversations from malicious actors, at the end of last year.
Read MoreApple's iPhone 14 Emergency SOS satellite feature is coming to New Zealand and Australia — two countries with large wilderness areas lacking any cellular service.
Read MoreYes, Sony is still making smartphones, and its latest is the flagship Xperia 1 V designed for both photographers and vloggers.
Read MoreGoogle officially unveiled the specs and set a release date for the Pixel Fold durning its I/O event. The foldable smartphone is available for pre-order now.
Read MoreDuring its I/O event today, Google announced the Pixel 7a and opened it up for orders. Here's how to buy it right now.
Read MoreWe finally have the full details on the Pixel Fold, Google's first foldable device.
Read MoreWhen Android 14 arrives later this year, it will bring new customization features to Google's mobile operating system.
Read MoreMediaTek's latest Dimensity chip is made with gaming phones in mind.
Read MoreAn Apple supplier has all but confirmed the iPhone 15 Pro won't feature solid-state buttons.
Read MoreThe 2023 Moto Edge+ is launching in the US with a faster 165Hz screen and a lower $800 price tag.
Read MoreInstagram is, once again, trying to explain how its recommendations work in an attempt to dispel "misconceptions" about how the app's algorithm works and whether or not the company engages in "shadowbanning."
Read MoreThe developer of Reddit client Apollo is raising the alarm on the company's new API pricing, saying it would cost him millions of dollars to keep his app running.
Read MoreTwitter is experimenting with Community Notes for media, which will apply the site's crowd-sourced fact checks to specific photos and video clips.
Read MoreTwitter has withdrawn from a voluntary European Union agreement to combat online disinformation.
Read MoreBluesky released its "custom feeds" feature, which allows people to subscribe to a range of different algorithms and make their own for others to follow.
Read MoreTwitter's API roller coaster under Elon Musk continues. The company announced a new "Pro" tier for developers today. At $5,000 per month, it falls between the $100 / month Basic and custom-priced Enterprise plans.
Read MoreTikTok is in the "early stages" of testing an AI-powered chatbot, called Tako, which will be able to recommend videos and respond to queries about what users are watching.
Read MoreThe update could change the way users find each other on the app.
Read MoreFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis announced today he will compete for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in a Twitter Spaces conversation hosted by Elon Musk.
Read MoreAn advisory released by the Us Surgeon General states 'there are ample indicators that social media can also have a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.'
Read MoreTikTok filed a lawsuit on Monday in the U.S. District Court of Montana to challenge the state's ban of the social platform, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The case was brought against the state Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
Read MoreMultiple Twitter users are reporting that deleted tweets are reappearing on the site at an alarming rate, with one security expert noting that the social media site restored a whopping 34,000 messages. The bug also seems to be impacting deleted retweets.
Read MoreStarting today, WhatsApp users have a 15-minute window in which they can edit sent messages. You'll be able to fix typos or make other changes.
Read MoreAfter previewing new verification features last month, LinkedIn is now rolling them out to give job-seekers confidence that they're dealing with real companies and people.
Read MoreOne day after Montana Governor signed the first statewide ban on TikTok into law, the measure is already facing a legal challenge.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has issued two rulings in favor of tech companies that will continue to shield them from liability for what users post on their platforms.
Read MoreTwitter now allows premium subscribers to upload longer videos. The company updated its Twitter Blue perks to allow paying members to upload video files as long as two hours and as large as 8GB.
Read MoreThe sister of Abdulrahman al-Sadhan, who was allegedly kidnapped and tortured for operating a Twitter account critical of Saudi Arabia, has filed a lawsuit accusing Twitter of breaking the law for letting its employees reveal his identity.
Read MoreMontana's TikTok ban is now official. Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill banning the app one month after it was passed by the state's legislature.
Read MoreWe're starting to get a clearer picture of how Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter has changed the platform.
Read MoreAt long last, you can respond to posts on Instagram with GIFs.
Read MoreTikTok plans to pay creators who make popular effects, but the potential payouts are relatively paltry.
Read MoreWhatsApp just announced a new feature called "Chat Lock" that should allow users to keep certain conversations more private. It works by allowing you to place conversations in locked folders that are only accessible via biometrics or a current password.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Apple's 'M3 Pro' chipset could feature 12 CPU cores, Twitter has a new CEO, PlayStation VR2 is finally available at retailers.
Read MoreOn the eve of potentially one of the most consequential elections in the country's history, Twitter began blocking posts in Turkey.
Read MoreTikTok is still fighting to remain operational in the United States, but a new lawsuit could complicate things even further for the company.
Read MoreLinda Yaccarino, a former chair of chairman of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal, will be Twitter's next CEO. Elon Musk will become the company's chief technical officer and executive chair.
Read MoreThe dating app is trying to remove opportunities for users to share advertisements and promotions.
Read MoreElon Musk says a new Twitter CEO is starting in about six weeks, but he'll still play a role.
Read MoreFacebook Messenger will be unavailable for Apple Watch after May 31st, joining a list of big-name apps that have left the platform.
Read MoreTwitter is beginning to roll out its long-promised encrypted direct messaging feature, but with significant limitations.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Bank of Canada asks for public feedback about a national digital currency, Jack Dorsey-backed Bluesky is having a moment, We get the first trailer for Chris Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'.
Read More"[Y]ou will probably see follower count drop," Twitter owner Elon Musk has warned the website's users, because the company is purging accounts that has "had no activity at all" for several years.
Read MoreBluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized social network, isn't publicly available yet but it's already become one of the buzziest Twitter alternatives.
Read MoreNYC's Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) has returned to Twitter after leaving the platform last month. Real-time status updates are once again available across the organization's multiple accounts after twitter reversed course on charging certain institutions for API access.
Read MoreDiscord is making "big changes" to how identities work on the platform, a move that will force you to change your username
Read MoreTikTok announced today that its revised content monetization program is now available for all eligible creators. Designed to pay more and unlock more exciting, real-world opportunities," the Creativity Program Beta launched in February as an invite-only program. Starting today, it's open to US creators 18 or older with at least 10,000 followers and 100,000 video views in the last 30 days.
Read MoreAdmitting that "we didn't make it easy to" share posts on other social media platforms, Reddit has announced that it's rolling out new features to do just that.
Read MoreTwitter owner Elon Musk has reportedly emailed an NPR reporter to ask if the organization is returning to the website and to suggest that the company could reassign its account if it doesn't.
Read MoreUS Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) reintroduced a bill today that would put the onus on social media companies to add online safeguards for children. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was first introduced last February (sponsored by the same pair) but never made it to the Senate floor after backlash from advocacy groups.
Read MoreTwitter is restoring free API access for government and public bodies, but no one else.
Read MoreSnap is bringing ads to two if its most buzzy features: its TikTok clone, Spotlight, and its OpenAI-powered chatbot "My AI."
Read MoreMastodon has rolled out a new onboarding process that makes one of the instances it operates, mastodon.social, a default sign-up option.
Read MoreRepublicans' and Democrats' views of Twitter have moved in opposite directions since Elon Musk's takeover last fall. A Pew Research poll published today found that Republicans are more likely to see the social platform in a positive light than two years ago, while Democrats' views have moved on a divergent path. Although the results reflect what already appeared to be common sense — Republicans like it when the platform's new leader amplifies far-right views while Democrats don't — this is some of the first hard data we've seen to confirm that.
Read MoreBeReal's RealPeople feature is a curated timeline of "the world's most interesting people." Sorry if you didn't make the cut.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: NASA's SLS rocket is $6 billion over budget already, NVIDIA's generative AI lets gamers converse with NPCs, Tesla will open its Supercharger network to other EVs in Canada.
Read MoreThe biggest news stories this morning: Japan will try to beam solar power from space by 2025, US judge grants final approval to Apple's $50 million 'butterfly' keyboard settlement, Naughty Dog says its Last of Us multiplayer game needs more time.
Read MoreNASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket designed to take astronauts to the moon is $6 billion over budget and six years behind schedule.
Read MoreA Japanese public-private partnership will attempt to put orbital solar arrays in space later this decade.
Read Moreispace is done analyzing data from its failed Hakuto-R lunar landing, and it sounds like tricky terrain and a late change in the landing site are to blame.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic has completed the last VSS Unity test before it starts space tourism service.
Read MoreA bankruptcy auction brought in $36 million across multiple sales.
Read MoreSpaceX has filed a motion in court, requesting to be allowed to join the FAA as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by environmental and wildlife nonprofit groups.
Read MoreAxiom Space's second all-civilian space flight will launch later today from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Read MoreNASA has chosen TKTKTK to develop the Artemius V Moon landing system.
Read MoreThe boringly named LP 791-18 d is located about 90 light-years from Earth in the Crater constellation.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic's last flight test before paid service is now set for May 25th.
Read MoreThe James Webb telescope has spotted the first known instance of a comet with water vapor in the main asteroid belt.
Read MoreThe CubeSat failed to enter the moon's orbit on its ice-finding operation.
Read MoreVast is teaming with SpaceX to launch what could be the first commercial space station.
Read MoreSince 1983, astronomers have known the 440 million-year-old Fomalhaut is surrounded by dust and debris, but what they didn't expect to find was three different debris fields surrounding the star.
Read MoreFor the first time, scientists have spotted a star eating a planet.
Read MoreMusk explained it exploded after a 40-second delay.
Read MoreStreaming services often upload a pilot on YouTube to lure in new subscribers, but never an entire season. Paramount+ did just that, however, throwing up the entire first season of the critically-acclaimed 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' on YouTube for all to see. It joins other full seasons from the streamer including 'iCarly', 'Queen of the Universe' and more.
Read More'We heard your feedback that 2 concurrent streams just wasn't enough for NFL Sunday Ticket, so we're updating our product functionality to include unlimited streams at home for NFL Sunday Ticket,' the YouTube TV team said. 'You and your household can also access 2 additional streams on the go.'
Read MoreTwitch's ad-free Turbo subscription plan is raising its price, jumping from $9 to $12 per month in the US. Twitch has offered no feature changes or add-ons to accompany this price hike. The monthly cost for Turbo is going throughout the globe, with an average hike of around 25 to 30 percent.
Read MoreYouTube creators can wave goodbye to Stories, as platform is killing off its version of the feature. After June 26th, it'll no longer be possible to create a new YouTube Story.
Read MoreParamount+ has been steadily gaining subscribers, thanks in part to a unique bundle that also includes cable stalwart Showtime. This combination platter typically costs $12 per month, but a new promo halves that price for new subscribers to $6 per month. This deal only lasts for three months.
Read MoreIt's the latest in the ongoing march of tech layoffs.
Read MoreNetflix is now charging for account sharing in the US — it'll cost $8 per month for viewers outside of your household.
Read MoreComcast has launched a live TV streaming service to rival Sling, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and all the rest. It's called Now TV and it has something competitors lack, an extremely attractive price tag. Now TV includes 60 live channels and a Peacock subscription all for $20 each month.
Read MoreNetflix's latest updates to its mobile app make it easier to search through bookmarked content in the "My List" feature.
Read MoreHBO Max is completing its transformation into Warner Bros. Discovery's "Max" streaming service today, and it's launching with a new tier especially made for 4K ultra HD viewing.
Read MoreDisney+ and Hulu are the latest streaming services to remove content from its service. On May 26th, a few dozen titles including Big Shot, Clouds, and Dollface will no longer be able to stream.
Read MoreDisney has reportedly started talks with cable providers and sports leagues in the hopes of offering ESPN as a standalone streaming service.
Read MoreHulu's offering a steep discount in honor of the completely made-up holiday National Streaming Day. Until May 27th, new and returning subscribers can nab three months of the streamer's ad-supported plan for $6, breaking down to $2 per month. These plans typically cost $8 each month, or $24 for three months, so this is a savings of $18.
Read MoreAfter announcing it in 2022, Hulu has made it official: Futurama is coming back for season eight on July 24th with the full cast (including John Dimaggio as Bender).
Read MoreApple added a multiview feature today for watching live sports on the Apple TV 4K. You can now watch up to four live streams of Major League Soccer matches, Friday Night Baseball games and the studio shows MLS 360 and MLB Big Inning.
Read MoreYouTube TV had a major issue last night as the worst time: NBA playoffs and the Vanderpump Rules finale.
Read MoreYouTube has announced during its Brandcast event for advertisers that it's bringing 30-second unskippable ads to connected TVs.
Read MoreIt brings live and pre-recorded women's sports content into one place.
Read MoreYouTube's recommendations are leading young kids to videos about school shootings and other gun-related content, according to a new report.
Read MoreYou may have to get a Peacock subscription if you want to watch every single game in the NFL playoffs.
Read MoreAvatar: The Way of Water will be available to stream on both Disney+ and Max (the new name for HBO Max) on June 7th. It's a bit unusual to see a major, recent movie land on two platforms at the same time, but there was a deal in place between 20th Century Studios, which Disney has owned since 2019, and HBO for streaming rights to certain theatrical releases.
Read MoreTwitch has a new clip editor that will make it much, much easier for streamers to promote their content across platforms that put a focus on mobile users.
Read MoreThe company says the streaming service will cover every sport and event.
Read MoreApple TV+ has revealed when 'Foundation' will return and shared a new trailer for season two of the sci-fi show.
Read MoreA "one-app experience" that combines Disney+ and Hulu content will launch in late 2023, Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced during the company's latest earnings call.
Read MoreSpotify has reportedly pulled tens of thousands of tracks from generative AI company Boomy. It's said to have removed seven percent of the songs created by the startup's systems, which underscores the swift proliferation of AI-generated content on music streaming platforms.
Read MoreVIZ Media has launched a new service that will make English versions of the latest chapters of select manga titles available to subscribers as soon as they're released in Japan.
Read MoreThe World of Goo, the physics-based hit game by indie developer 2D Boy, is being remastered for mobile exclusively for Netflix.
Read MoreHulu is adding a full spate of PBS channels to its Live TV subscription service. This includes a wide variety of local PBS affiliates and PBS Kids offerings, giving viewers the chance to watch stuff like Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Masterpiece and a whole lot of Ken Burns documentaries.
Read MoreParamount+ has already reached 60 million subscribers thanks to originals like 'Picard' and live content like the NFL playoffs.
Read MoreWe chat with Nida Manzoor, the director of Polite Society, about how she integrates technology into her life.
Read MoreDJI's Mavic 3 Pro is much like the popular Mavic 3, but adds a highly useful portrait camera on top of the primary 24mm Hasselblad camera and 7X zoom. This extra reach adds a lot more excitement to things like tracking shots, as it provides more of a first person perspective. It also crunches the distances between things, helping your subject pop against the background. The new camera doesn't offer image quality as good as the Hasselblad, though, so it might not be suitable for high-end productions. DJI also improved the low-light capability of the main camera, added some battery life and introduced a new, easier-to-grade log mode, but otherwise, the Mavic 3 Pro (and its Cine version) are identical to the Mavic 3.
Read MoreThe four-year wait is almost over. Netflix has set a June 15th premiere date for the sixth season of sci-fi anthology series 'Black Mirror.' This latest season has been in the works for at least a year and creator Charlie Brooker has stated the new episodes would "keep things fresh" by tackling sci-fi tropes the series had previously avoided. Check out the new trailer.
Read MoreMoviePass has been gearing up for a wide relaunch since 2022 when it started beta testing a new subscription format in several cities, and now it's here. Introducing MoviePass 2.0, or 3.0. It boasts new pricing models, new subscription tiers, and access to movies at over 4,000 theaters nationwide.
Read MoreThe BlackBerry movie is funny, dramatic and one of the best films ever made about tech.
Read MoreThe Creator will arrive in theaters on September 29th.
Read MoreTake a peek at the Five Nights At Freddy's movie, which is coming to theaters and Peacock on October 27th.
Read MoreThe trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' explores the ethical issues behind the first atomic bomb.
Read MoreSilo on Apple TV+ is fantastic science fiction.
Read MoreOriginal 'Babylon 5' series creator J. Michael Straczynski just announced an animated feature length reboot film developed by Warner Bros. Animation. It is apparently finished and more details will be released next week.
Read MorePraise, Shaï-Hulud: Warner Bros, has shared the first trailer for Dune: Part Two.
Read MoreSony's 'Gran Turismo' film, highlighting the esteemed racing sim, has set a release date for August 11th and dropped a first-look trailer to prove it. It stars David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Djimon Hounsou and new-comer Archie Madekwe.
Read MoreThe Writers Guild of America (WGA) has called for a strike starting today largely over streaming productions
Read MoreIt garnered over nine million views before being taken down.
Read MoreGarmin has just announced a pair of new smartwatches intended for explorers and extreme fitness enthusiasts. However, these are high-end gadgets with high-end specs and, accordingly, high-end price tags. The Epix Pro series features an AMOLED display and the Fenix 7 Pro series includes solar charging and weather mapping upgrades.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel Watch 2 is said to be switching to a Snapdragon chip that will deliver much-improved battery life.
Read MoreSkullcandy's new Smokin' Buds have EQ modes, touch controls and a promised battery life of up to eight hours. The company is selling the earbuds for just $20.
Read MoreThe new AZ80 gets fancy new diaphragms, while both it and its junior sibling now come with wireless charging.
Read MoreSkullcandy is refreshing its popular Crusher ANC headphones with a second-generation model that brings plenty of new features to the table, all with a lower price. Perhaps the biggest improvement with this iteration is the battery life, as these headphones get up to 60 hours of life with active noise cancellation disabled and 50 hours with ANC enabled.
Read MoreAirPods don't always connect with a MacBook as readily as they do with an iPhone. Here's our guide to getting them paired.
Read MoreFairbuds offers decent, if not flawless sound, but you'll be able to keep them running in perpetuity.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 9 will reportedly deliver the first big processor upgrade in years.
Read MoreOne of the largest apps in the world is coming to Wear OS watches.
Read MoreGoogle is said to be releasing a Pixel Watch 2 alongside the Pixel 8 this fall.
Read MoreTurns out one of our best ideas for people-powered locomotion was also one of our first.
Read MoreSamsung has unveiled its upcoming user interface for Galaxy Watches, and it comes with new health-related features, with a focus on ones designed to help you get a better quality of sleep.
Read MoreBoosteroid users will be able to stream 'Deathloop,' 'Gears 5,' 'Grounded' and 'Pentiment' starting on June 1st. Microsoft is also offering access to its games through GeForce Now.
Read MoreThe Xbox web store now includes the option to filter console, PC and cloud games based on accessibility features.
Read MoreFollowing a week-long discount, Microsoft is making recent price cuts to Seagate Xbox Series X/S Expansion Cards permanent.
Read MoreMicrosoft fine-tuned its discovery features in the Xbox app for PC this week. In addition, the desktop app's April update adds the ability to sort by accessibility features and view collections based on how long it takes to finish them.
Read MoreXbox has officially confirmed a summer games showcase for June 11th. The event will be live streamed at 1 PM ET and will feature new game announcements and a deep-dive into upcoming sci-fi RPG 'Starfield'.
Read MoreSeagate's Expansion Card allows you to double or triple your storage with no loss of speed, and there's never been a better time to buy one.
Read MoreImagine if a day at the beach was a gamepad.
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