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UE's Everboom speaker is a smaller, floatable version of its Epicboom
Ultimate Ears is expanding its lineup of portable speakers with the foldable Everboom. The brand is also updating several of its other models.
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Beats Pill speakers are back and have been redesigned from the inside out
Beats revives the Pill speaker with an updated design, re-engineered sound and more.
Read MoreNetgear is releasing more affordable versions of its Orbi and Nighthawk routers
Netgear is releasing more affordable versions of its flagship Orbi and Nighthawk routers. There's a mesh system and a standalone router.
Read MoreJabra updated its Elite earbuds with an LE Audio case, improved ANC and more
Jabra updated its Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active earbuds with a streaming case, improved ANC and more.
Read MoreCanon is making a new lens to capture spatial video for Apple’s Vision Pro
Camera expert Canon is working on a new dedicated spatial lens for its R7 camera that will be able to capture content that can be shared on the Vision Pro.
Read MoreASUS' ZenScreen Smart 27-inch monitor is its first with Google TV
ASUS' ZenScreen Smart 27-inch monitor is its first with Google TV
Read MorePopular Anker power bank and Soundcore speaker recalled over potential fire risk
Anker issued a recall for its 321 Power Bank (PowerCore 5K, A1112) this week, saying its battery can overheat, "potentially causing melting of plastic components, smoke and fire hazards." Its audio brand, Soundcore, issued a recall for its A3102 Speaker in Black.
Read MoreThe second-gen Apple Pencil is back on sale for $79
The second-gen Apple Pencil is back on sale for $79. It's a great accessory for those who use older iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets.
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AI (22)
Detroit police can no longer use facial recognition results as the sole basis for arrests
The Detroit Police Department has to adopt new rules curbing its reliance on facial recognition technology after the city reached a settlement this week with Robert Williams, a Black man who was wrongfully arrested in 2020 due to a false face match.
Read MoreFCC chair asks telecoms companies to prove they're actually trying to stop political AI robocalls
FCC chair asks telecom companies if they're actually doing anything to stop AI political robocalls. This follows a consultant getting indicted over calls imitating President Biden.
Read MorePlease don’t get your news from AI chatbots
When Nieman Lab asked ChatGPT for links to high-profile stories in publications it had paid millions of dollars to, it spat back fake links.
Read MoreTime strikes a deal to funnel 101 years of journalism into OpenAI's gaping maw
Time is the latest big-name publication to let OpenAI train its large language models on its journalism archives.
Read MoreOpenAI has delayed its seductive ChatGPT voice assistants
"Exact timelines depend on meeting our high safety and reliability bar," the company said.
Read MoreToys 'R' Us uses OpenAI's Sora to make a brand film about its origin story and it’s horrifying
Toys 'R' Us tapped a creative ad agency to create a short story called The Origin of Toys 'R' using OpenAI's text-to-video model Sora.
Read MoreOpenAI will block people in China from using its services
Although OpenAI's services are available in more than 160 countries, China isn't one of them.
Read MoreRecord labels sue AI music generators for ‘massive infringement of recorded music’
Major music labels are taking on AI startups that they suspect trained on their songs without paying. Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Group sued the music generators Suno and Udio for allegedly infringing on copyrighted works on a "massive scale."
Read MoreAnthropic’s newest Claude chatbot beats OpenAI’s GPT-4o in some benchmarks
Anthropic rolled out its newest AI language model on Thursday, Claude 3.5 Sonnet. The updated chatbot outperforms the company's previous top-tier model, Claude 3 Opus, but works at twice the speed.
Read MoreTikTok's gen AI avatars are based on real people and that only makes them more creepy
TikTok showed odd new AI-created "digital avatars" that it will begin offering to creators and brands on the app.
Read MoreMcDonald’s pauses AI-powered drive-thru voice orders
McDonald's has ended a two-year trial of automated voice-ordering systems at more than 100 drive-thru locations. The company is also ending a partnership with IBM over the use of AI order-taking tech.
Read MorePicsart and Getty are making an AI image generator entirely trained on licensed content
Picsart and Getty are making an AI image generator entirely trained on licensed content. The manufactured pictures will have full commercial rights.
Read MoreIf Clearview AI scanned your face, you may get equity in the company
Controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI has just agreed to an unusual settlement to a class action lawsuit,.
Read MoreIf AI is going to take over the world, why can't it solve the Spelling Bee?
AI can now create images, video and audio as fast as you can type in descriptions of what you want. It can write poetry, essays and term papers. So why does it suck so hard at solving a simple word puzzle?
Read MoreYahoo News gets an AI-powered overhaul
The Yahoo News app is now AI-assisted, thanks to the company's purchase of Artifact. Yahoo rolled out an update to its news aggregation app on Thursday with AI-powered personal feeds, key takeaways and the ability to flag clickbait headlines.
Read MoreLinkedIn’s AI job coach can write your cover letters and edit your resumé
LinkedIn has added a bunch of new capabilities for its premium subscribers who are #OpentoWork, including personalized resumé, AI-assisted cover letters and more conversational job searches.
Read MoreOpenAI's revenue is reportedly booming
Most of this revenue came from a subscription version of ChatGPT, which offers higher messaging limits to people who pay at least $20 a month, as well as from developers who pay the company to use the company's large language models in their own apps and services.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Musk backs down from OpenAI lawsuit
The biggest news stories this morning include Musk backing down against OpenAI and an $800 dumbphone.
Read MoreMusk withdraws his breach of contract lawsuit against OpenAI
Musk's suit, which was filed in February, had accused OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of violating the company's non-profit status and instead prioritizing profits over using AI to help humanity.
Read MoreDuckDuckGo dips Into the AI chatbot pond
The new feature called AI Chat lets people access multiple large language models through a single chat interface.
Read MoreAI workers demand stronger whistleblower protections in open letter
A group of current and former employees from leading AI companies like OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic have signed an open letter asking for greater transparency and protection from retaliation for those who speak out about the potential concerns of AI.
Read MoreThis tool unlocks Windows' AI-powered Recall feature for unsupported PCs
A console Windows app on Github called Amperage will allow users to run Recall even on older computers that the feature doesn't officially support.
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Amazon (13)
Amazon reportedly investigated Perplexity AI after accusations it scrapes websites without consent
Amazon Web Services has started an investigation to determine whether Perplexity AI is breaking its rules, according to Wired.
Read MoreAmazon is giving away 15 free video games ahead of Prime Day 2024, including Star Wars: KotOR 2
The latest batch of 'free' games that Amazon is offering Prime members includes Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge.
Read MoreAmazon is reportedly working on a new AI chatbot
Amazon is reportedly working on a new AI chatbot called Metis.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day 2024 dates announced: Shop the summer sale on July 16 and 17
Amazon Prime Day 2024, the members-only shopping event for Prime subscribers, will return on July 16 and 17 this year.
Read MoreAmazon reportedly thinks people will pay up to $10 per month for next-gen Alexa
Amazon is working on a higher, more-advanced tier of Alexa for which it may charge as much as $10 per month.
Read MoreAmazon says it’s cut down on those plastic air pillows in packages
Amazon claims it's reduced the use of plastic air pillows by 95 percent and switched to crumbled paper filler instead.
Read MoreAmazon faces nearly $6 million in fines over California labor law violations
California has fined Amazon over infractions of state laws designed to protect warehouse workers.
Read MoreAmazon Labor Union partners with International Brotherhood of Teamsters in New York
Amazon Labor Union is taking new measures towards worker protection, partnering with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Read MoreAmazon's Affordable Pharmacy program rxPass opens up to Medicare users with Prime
Amazon is expanding the RxPass program to Prime members on Medicare insurance, opening eligibility up to an additional 50 million customers
Read MoreAmazon's Kindle Scribe drops to a record low of $240
Amazon's Kindle Scribe has dropped to its lowest price to date.
Read MoreThe latest Amazon Echo Buds are back on sale for $35
The newest Amazon Echo Buds are back on sale for $35, which matches the all-time low for our favorite budget pair of open-style earbuds.
Read MoreWhistleblower claims Amazon violated UK sanctions by selling facial recognition tech to Russia
An ex-employee has accused Amazon of breaching UK sanctions by selling facial recognition technology to Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine.
Read MoreAmazon Freevee adds terrifying AI-generated men to 12 Angry Men poster
Amazon-owned Freevee uses a very interesting -- and terrifying -- poster for 12 Angry Men.
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Apple (49)
EU competition chief jabs at Apple from both sides over AI delay
The European Union's competition chief is not happy about Apple delaying the rollout of Apple Intelligence AI features in the bloc.
Read MoreiPhone users won’t lose True Tone, other features after third-party repairs
Apple is finally loosening some restrictions on repairs, extending software support to third-party replacement batteries and displays installed into iPhones later this year.
Read MoreApple’s self-repair diagnostics tool expands to Europe
Apple is expanding access to its web-based diagnostic tool. The software (officially called "Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair") is now available in 32 European countries, including the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands.
Read MoreApple’s latest OS betas enable iPhone mirroring on Mac
Apple fans who are willing to install developer betas on their devices can now mirror their iPhone to their Mac desktop.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple may face another huge EU fine
The biggest news stories this morning: Paramount+ is raising prices again for all of the Tulsa King fans out there, Google is reportedly building AI chatbots based on celebrities and influencers, New difficulty mod in Stardew Valley will purge your saves if you use a guide.
Read MoreApple may face a mammoth fine after the EU said it violated competition rules
EU officials have accused Apple of violating Digital Markets Act rules by not freely allowing developers to tell users about alternate payment options away from the App Store. If found guilty, Apple may be fined up to tens of billions of dollars.
Read MoreApple reportedly even held talks with Meta about an AI partnership as it plays catch-up
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, citing sources with knowledge of the discussions, Apple has held talks with Meta, Anthropic and Perplexity about the possibility of using the companies' generative AI models.
Read MoreApple will reportedly withhold new AI features in Europe due to regulations
Apple said on Friday that it would delay iOS 18's marquee AI features in the European Union, conveniently blaming Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. The company claimed it would block the launch of Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring on the Mac and SharePlay Screen Sharing in the EU this year.
Read MoreThe new Apple Pencil Pro is on sale for the first time since launch
The Apple Pencil Pro is currently on sale for $119 on Amazon, or $10 lower than its original price.
Read MoreApple Pay Later is dead, long live Affirm loans
Apple Pay Later is kaput. The company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday that it's killing the service only two years after first announcing it at WWDC 2022.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple may be planning thinner iPhones, MacBooks and Watches
The biggest news stories this morning: Thinner iPhones, MacBooks and Apple Watches, Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday review, Cybertruck buyers say they've been told deliveries are paused.
Read MoreApple reportedly has plans for a thinner iPhone, MacBook Pro and Apple Watch
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is planning to release a slew of slimmed-down products, including a thinner MacBook Pro, Apple Watch and iPhone. It follows earlier reports of a slimmer iPhone coming with the iPhone 17 in 2025.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: The fallout from Apple’s WWDC 2024 and Summer Game Fest
This week has felt like a month worth of news, now that we've wrapped up Apple's WWDC 2024 and Summer Game Fest in LA.
Read MoreApple hit with lawsuit for allegedly underpaying female employees
A class action lawsuit filed by two women against Apple seeks damages for 12,000 current and former female employees for allegedly underpaying them.
Read MoreHow Messages via Satellite will work on iOS 18 and how much it will cost
Details on how to use Messages via Satellite when it rolls out on iOS 18 for iPhones 14 and newer.
Read MoreApple seems to have persuaded OpenAI to work for exposure
Apple is not paying OpenAI, because it believes that putting its technology in front of hundreds of millions of users is equal to or even better than any kind of monetary payment, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreMy favorite iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11 features that flew under the radar at WWDC 2024
A roundup of the best hidden iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11 features out of WWDC 2024.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Recapping WWDC 2024 from Apple Park
In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra brave the California heat to discuss Apple Intelligence and how it's different than other AI solutions.
Read MoreYou can't mirror your iPhone while mirroring your Mac on Apple Vision Pro
Unfortunately, you won't be able to use your iPhone while its mirrored to your Mac on the Vision Pro.
Read MoreHey Elon, go ahead and ban Apple devices
Following WWDC 2024, Elon Musk threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if Apple's partnership with OpenAI goes through. So enough with the talk, let's see him actually do it.
Read MoreApple Intelligence: What devices and features will actually be supported?
More details around Apple Intelligence features, how they work and what devices will actually get them.
Read MoreApple ID is now Apple Account
Apple is renaming Apple ID as "Apple Account" when it rolls out iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11.
Read MoreApple Intelligence AI, iOS 18 and the biggest announcements at WWDC 2024
Here's all of the news announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2024, including all of the changes coming to iOS 18 later this year.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Everything Apple announced at WWDC
All the biggest news out of WWDC 2024.
Read MoreBlackmagic is developing a camera for immersive Apple Vision Pro videos
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera is specifically designed to capture content for the Apple Vision Pro.
Read MoreHow does Apple send your data to its cloud AI servers? Very carefully, it claims.
Apple explains how its Private Cloud Compute for AI works
Read MoreApple may integrate Google's Gemini AI into iOS in the future
"We want to enable users ultimately to choose the models they want, maybe Google Gemini in the future," Federighi said in a conversation with reporters after the keynote. "Nothing to announce right now."
Read MoreIn case there weren't enough emoji already, Apple's Genmoji uses AI to generate even more
At WWDC 2024, Apple used its new AI platform to create custom emojis based on your prompts called Genmoji.
Read MoreApple's first attempt at AI is Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence focuses on upgrading Apple's existing apps and operating systems with AI to make them more useful rather than splashy-but-controversial features like image, video and text generation.
Read MoreiOS 18 embraces Apple Intelligence, deeper customization and a more useful Siri
It's WWDC time, which means we're finding out all about what's going to be in iOS 18. As expected, there are a ton of AI-powered features coming this fall.
Read MoremacOS Sequoia will let you see your iPhone mirrored on your Mac's screen
Apple's macOS 15 update is called Sequoia. The 2024 Mac software, coming this fall, includes iPhone mirroring and notification, a new passwords app and Safari upgrades.
Read MoreChatGPT is baked into Apple Intelligence
As rumored, Apple confirmed at WWDC 2024 that it's made a deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to the iPhone and other devices. GPT-4 will power cloud-based AI queries in iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.
Read MoreWWDC 2024 live updates: Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, iPadOS, MacOS and more
Join us for the latest news from Apple's annual developer conference, as we cover all the announcements as they happen.
Read MoreiPadOS 18 is getting a big boost with the arrival of Apple Intelligence
Here are all the important new features Apple is adding to iPadOS from WWDC 2024.
Read MoreApple's new AI-powered Siri can use apps for you
Apple previewed a new version of Siri that can take actions on your behalf and understand a wide range of new queries.
Read MoreApple brings a full-featured Passwords app to the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Windows
Apple is adding a passwords manager app to macOS, iPad, iPhone and even Windows. That last one works via iCloud.
Read MoreApple redesigned the Photos app in iOS 18 to intelligently organize your memories
Apple previewed a redesigned version of the Photos app for iOS 18 that will organize all your photos around memorable moments like trips and events.
Read MoreAirPods Pro update adds head-nodding gesture to silently respond to Siri
Apple is bringing silent gestures for Siri and Voice Isolation to the AirPods Pro.
Read MorevisionOS 2 adds spatial photos, new UI gestures and improved Mac mirroring
Apple updated visonOS with new apps, live captions and more, which was announced at WWDC. There's even a respiration tracker.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Live from Apple’s WWDC event
It's WWDC 2024, and you know what that means!
Read MoreWWDC 2024: How to watch Apple’s keynote on iOS 18, AI and more
You can watch Apple's WWDC keynote event in a number of ways, including via the company's YouTube page. Apple's likely to reveal iOS18, among other software updates.
Read MoreApple Vision Pro features we'd love to see at WWDC 2024
Beyond minor polishing and bug fixes, here's what I'd like to see on the Vision Pro at WWDC 2024.
Read MoreApple's AI push will reportedly be called Apple Intelligence, of course
Apple will call its long-rumored artificial intelligence play "Apple Intelligence."
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: How AI will shape Apple's WWDC 2024
In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into everything they expect at WWDC 2024.
Read MoreThe Morning After: What to expect from Apple’s big event
What to expect at WWDC 2024 and two big wins for space travel.
Read MoreApple will reportedly build a dedicated Passwords app for the iPhone and Mac
The new app, simply called Passwords, will compete against existing password managers like 1Password and LastPass, which typically charge people a monthly fee for generating and storing unique passwords.
Read MoreWWDC 2024: What we expect to come out of Apple's Keynote, and how to watch
It's almost time to learn about new features coming to Apple devices at WWDC. Here's what we expect the company to reveal at the event.
Read MoreYou might need to upgrade your Apple TV box to keep watching Netflix
Folks who are holding onto a second- or third-gen Apple TV will soon need to upgrade their device if they want to keep streaming Netflix through their set-top box.
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Apps (7)
Chrome for mobile adds handy action shortcuts for local businesses
Google is giving the Chrome mobile apps some TLC. The Android and iOS versions of the browser now offer quicker access to crucial info, trending searches and live sports scores in the Discovery Feed.
Read MoreChatGPT for macOS no longer requires a subscription
The macOS ChatGPT desktop app is now available to everyone. That is, provided you're running an Apple Silicon Mac (sorry, Intel users) and are running macOS Sonoma or higher.
Read MoreFirefox starts letting you use AI chatbots in the sidebar
Mozilla is bringing AI chatbots to the Firefox sidebar, but they're entirely optional.
Read MoreProton can now back up photos and videos on your iPhone
Proton's latest new tool is an encrypted automatic backup for your iPhone's photos.
Read MoreWhatsApp rolls out enhanced video calling
WhatsApp is upgrading its video-calling chops. The Meta-owned platform is enhancing its calls with screen sharing, a higher participant count and a speaker spotlight to make it a more viable competitor to Zoom, FaceTime and Google Meet.
Read MoreBlackmagic's DaVinci Resolve 19 arrives for Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite PCs
Blackmagic Design just announced that its popular (and free) DaVinci Resolve 19 beta 3 app now supports Windows machines running the Snapdragon X Elite processor.
Read MorePopular US news app accused of using AI to make up fake stories
NewsBreak, a popular free news app in the US, has been publishing fictitious stories written by AI since 2021, according to Reuters.
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Big Tech (12)
SpaceX starts selling the Starlink Mini for $599 in select locations
SpaceX has started offering some users a new Starlink kit that's small enough to fit in a backpack, so users can take it wherever they want to and get access to the company's satellite internet service.
Read MoreSony will terminate its Sony Rewards program
Sony has announced that it will be ending its rewards program, which offered discounts via a Sony or PlayStation branded ccredit card, at the end of this year.
Read MoreSnap will pay $15 million to settle California lawsuit alleging sexual discrimination
The California Civil Rights Department has revealed that Snap Inc. has agreed to pay $15 million to settle the lawsuit it filed "over alleged discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against women at the company."
Read MoreMore than 1,000 students pledge not to work at Google and Amazon due to Project Nimbus
Wired reports that more than 1,100 people who identified themselves as STEM students and young workers have taken the pledge to refuse jobs from the companies "for powering Israel's Apartheid system and genocide against Palestinians."
Read MoreThe US has sued Adobe over early termination fees and making subscriptions hard to cancel
The complaint filed by the Department of Justice on Monday accuses the Adobe of pushing consumers towards its "annual paid monthly" subscription plan without adequately disclosing that canceling the plan within the first year could result in an early termination fee.
Read MoreTesla shareholders have approved Elon Musk’s 'unfathomable' pay package
Tesla shareholders have again approved Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar pay package several months after a Delaware court invalidated it.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Musk sued for sexual harassment
The biggest news stories this morning: Musk sued, Apple gets OpenAI to work for free, and what does Tile do with your data?
Read MoreElon Musk sued for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation by former SpaceX engineers
Eight former SpaceX engineers filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Wednesday, accusing the CEO of sexual harassment and retaliation. The same group of fired employees have also filed complaints with the NLRB about SpaceX's alleged retaliation.
Read MoreWSJ details Elon Musk's pattern of sexual involvement with SpaceX employees
Elon Musk had sexual relations with a SpaceX intern who was later hired onto his executive staff as a troubleshooter.
Read MoreAdobe is updating its terms of service following a backlash over recent changes
Following customer outrage over its latest terms of service (ToS), Adobe is making updates to add more detail around areas like of AI and content ownership.
Read MoreHow Apple Intelligence could avoid Microsoft and Google's AI mistakes
Apple's spin on AI is finally here, and it already seems smarter than Microsoft Copilot and Google Bard.
Read MoreEU accuses Microsoft of secretly collecting children's data
Noyb accused Microsoft of lacking transparency or protections around collecting children's data in schools.
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Buying Guides (51)
Get a Blink Outdoor 4 system with a Blink Mini 2 for $50 in an early Prime Day deal
Get the Blink Outdoor 4 and Blink Mini 2 bundle for 64 percent off.
Read MoreOne of our favorite cordless vacuums is $175 off at Amazon
Tineco's Pure ONE S15 Pet Smart Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is available for $349.
Read MoreAmazon Fire HD Kids Pro tablets are up to 53 percent off in an early Prime Day deal
Amazon's rugged tablets for kids are on sale in an early Prime Day deal, but you'll need to be a Prime member to score the discount.
Read MoreGoogle’s Nest Learning Thermostat is $85 off right now
Wellbots has Google's highly rated Nest Learning Thermostat on sale for $85 off. This elegant circular gizmo learns your heating and cooling habits and adjusts accordingly, making home temperature maintenance about as effortless as you could expect.
Read MoreValve is selling the 512GB LCD Steam Deck for less than $400
Valve isn't waiting for its Steam Summer Sale to kick off the festivities. On Monday, the company posted 15 percent off sales on two discontinued Steam Deck LCD models, offering the 64GB model for under $300 and the 512GB edition for under $400.
Read MoreApple's iPhone 15 is up to $120 off at Woot right now
Apple iPhone 15 models are up to $120 off right now. The Woot deal doesn't include the original packaging.
Read MoreThe Elgato Stream Deck XL is 20 percent off at Amazon
You can get the 32-key Elgato Stream Deck XL for $200 right now.
Read MoreThis Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is half off right now
You can get a Shark Robot Vacuum for 50 percent off right now.
Read MoreApple’s third-gen AirPods are back on sale for their lowest price yet
Apple's third-generation AirPods have dropped back down to the lowest price we've seen thanks to a deal on Amazon right now. The AirPods, which normally go for $170, are 17 percent off, making them just $140.
Read MoreThe new Apple Pencil Pro gets its first discount, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week, the best deals on tech we recommend come from brands like Apple, Anker, Belkin and Beats.
Read MoreThe best budget earbuds around are on sale for $49
Our favorite budget earbuds are now even more enticing as they've dropped to their lowest price ever.
Read MoreA four-pack of Apple AirTags has dropped to $80
The Apple AirTag is our favorite Bluetooth tracker for iPhones, and right now there's a solid deal on a four-pack.
Read MoreThe best smart displays for 2024
Here's what you need to know before buying a smart display, plus the best ones you can get now.
Read MoreOne of our favorite webcams is on sale for only $48
If you're in the market for a new webcam, you can save 20 percent on one of Engadget's top picks for video calls. The Anker PowerConf C200, our top budget pick at its $60 standard price, is on sale for only $48.
Read MoreQuicken Simplifi subscriptions are half off right now
Quicken Simplifi, one of Engadget's favorite budgeting apps, is on sale for half off. The user-friendly money management service is on sale for $2 per month, billed annually at $24.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for $299
You can get the Apple Watch Series 9 for 25 percent off right now.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro drop to a record low of $120
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have dropped to the lowest price we've seen yet.
Read MoreAnker's magnetic charging gear is up to 50 percent off right now
Amazon is running a big sale on Anker products.
Read MoreThe Google Pixel Tablet with charging speaker dock is $130 off right now
The Google Pixel Tablet with charging speaker dock is $130 off right now. That's a discount of more than 25 percent.
Read MoreApple's MacBook Air M3 hits a new low, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include several discounts on the M3 MacBook Air, the Beats Solo 4 for $130, the Amazon Echo Buds for $35 and more.
Read MoreRoomba Essential robot vacuums are on sale for as low as $180 right now
Roomba Essential robot vacuums are on sale for as low as $180 right now. These are still highly capable robovacs.
Read MoreGet three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $35
Get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $35. You can also pick up 30 days for $12.
Read MoreSolo Stove fire pit bundles are up to $110 off right now
Summer nights tend to be more fun with a fire pit and right now you can get a discounted bundles from Solo Stove.
Read MorePick up this Anker magnetic power bank for only $31
Pick up this Anker 10K magnetic power bank for only $31. That's a record low price.
Read MoreGovee smart lights are up to 35 percent off right now
Govee smart lights are up to 35 percent off right now. The sale includes a record low price on our favorite floor lamp.
Read MoreAmazon sale bundles the Echo speaker with a smart light bulb for only $65
Amazon sale bundles the Echo speaker with a smart light bulb for only $65. This is 40 percent off and nearly matches a record low.
Read MoreApple's M2 Mac mini drops to a record low of $479
Apple's base M2 Mac mini has dropped to its lowest price to date.
Read MoreApple's MacBook Air M3 drops to an all-time low of $899
There's a bit of an Apple price war happening between Amazon and B&H Photo, which is good news for buyers.
Read MoreThe Beats Solo 4 headphones with AppleCare+ are on sale for $150
You can get the new Beats Solo 4 over-hear headphones with two years of AppleCare+ for $80 off thanks to a limited-time deal running on Amazon right now. The Beats Studio Pro (without AppleCare+) are also deeply discounted.
Read MoreSony's WH-CH720N wireless headphones are down to $98, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
This week, we found deals on a lot of the gear we currently recommend, including Apple iPads, Samsung trackers, an Anker charger and more.
Read MoreOne of our favorite pairs of wireless earbuds for running is on sale for only $78
One of our favorite pairs of wireless earbuds for running is on sale for only $78. The Jabra Elite 4 Active earbuds are close to a record-low price.
Read MoreBlink Mini two-packs drop to only $30 at Amazon
Blink Mini two-packs drop to only $30 at Amazon. That's a record low price for the security camera.
Read MoreA four-pack of Samsung SmartTag 2 trackers is back on sale for $70
The Galaxy SmartTag 2 is our pick for the best Bluetooth tracker for folks with Samsung phones. Both a four-pack and single tag are on sale.
Read MoreThe best backpacking and camping gear for dads
Find the best outdoor gear gifts for dad ahead of Father's Day, including camping, backpacking and hiking gear.
Read MoreApple's Studio Display is $300 off right now
Apple's Studio Display has dropped to its lowest price to date for models with a VESA mount and tilt-adjustable stand.
Read MoreThis Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand has never been cheaper
This Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand has never been cheaper. It's $113 right now, which is 25 percent off.
Read MoreThe best photography gifts for dads
Here's a list of the best camera and photography gift ideas for dad, including mirrorless cameras, action cams, bags, tripods and more, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreThe Google Pixel Buds A-Series are on sale for $79 right now
Google's Pixel Buds A-Series are on sale for $79, which is $20 off. You can also save $60 on the Pixel Buds Pro.
Read MorePick up Apple AirTag leather loops and keyrings while they're on sale for only $10
Apple AirTag leather loop and keyring cases are majorly discounted on Woot.
Read MoreThe best fitness gifts for Father’s Day
We gathered up our favorite exercise and recovery gear we've tested for this guide to the best Father's Day gifts for the fitness-inclined dad.
Read MoreThese Sony ANC headphones are even better for $98
The Sony WH-CH720N ANC headphones are on sale for $98. That's around 35 percent off.
Read MoreTheraGun massagers are up to 17 percent off right now
TheraGun's Mini and Relief massagers are discounted on Amazon.
Read MoreThe third-gen Apple TV 4K drops to a record low of $90
The third-gen Apple TV 4K is our favorite premium streaming device, and it has dropped to its lowest price to date.
Read MoreSamsung’s Odyssey G8 might be the best 32-inch gaming monitor of the year
After getting announced back at CES 2024, we finally had a chance to check out two of Samsung's best new gaming monitors: the Odyseey G8 and G6.
Read MoreThe second-gen HomePod is on sale for $175 right now
If you've been thinking of buying Apple's HomePod (2nd generation), now's the time to act — it's on sale right now at Verizon for $175.
Read MoreGoogle's latest sale takes $250 off the Pixel 8 Pro
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is back down to $749 in a new sale at Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Store, matching the lowest price we've seen for an unlocked model.
Read MoreOur favorite mesh Wi-Fi router system is on sale for a record-low price
Our favorite mesh Wi-Fi router system is on sale for a record-low price. The TP-Link Deco XE75 3-pack is $310 right now.
Read MorePick up two Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers for only $48
Pick up two Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers for only $48. That's 20 percent off and the best price we've seen all year.
Read MoreThe 13-inch MacBook Air M2 drops back down to a record low of $829
Our favorite budget MacBook is back down to its all-time low price.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Series 9 is $100 off right now
The 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS only) is $100 off on Amazon, bringing the price down to $299. There's also a deal on the larger version (45mm), which is down to $360 from its usual price of $430.
Read MoreApple’s third-gen AirPods are back on sale for $140
You can get Apple's third-generation AirPods for under $150 right now. In a deal on Amazon, the AirPods are back down to their record-low price of $140, a 17 percent discount. This model normally costs $170.
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Computing (1)
Here are all of the Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X chips that were released today
Microsoft has partnered with a bunch of PC manufacturers to unveil laptops with the company's Copilot AI built into the system. Here are all of the major announcements and products.
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Cybersecurity (14)
An ID verification service that works with TikTok and X left its credentials wide open for a year
An ID verification service that works with TikTok and X left its credentials wide open for a year. This means that hackers could potentially have accessed sensitive data, like drivers' licenses.
Read MoreRabbit R1 security issue allegedly leaves sensitive user data accessible to anybody
The team behind Rabbitude, the community-formed reverse engineering project for the Rabbit R1, has revealed finding a security issue with the company's code that left users' sensitive information accessible to everyone.
Read MoreGovernment workers are being told to immediately update their Pixel phones to patch a serious exploit
There's a new Android vulnerability out in the world, and it looks to be so serious. US government workers have been told to update their Google Pixel phones immediately.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Elon Musk deepfakes are pushing crypto giveaways
The biggest news stories this morning: Our BTS guide to Summer Games Fest 2024, Amazon Prime Day 2024: The best deals ahead of Prime Day, Five men face jail time for running illegal streaming service Jetflicks.
Read MoreDeepfakes of Elon Musk are pushing crypto giveaway scams on YouTube Live
A YouTube Live broadcast that ran for five hours today used a deepfake of Elon Musk to push a cryptocurrency scam. It's only the latest in a series of these scams, which tell users to deposit their crypto in order to receive double in a giveaway.
Read MoreSomeone apparently hacked 50 Cent’s accounts to peddle a memecoin and made off with millions
Scammers used 50 Cent's X account and website, Thisis50, to push $GUNIT on Friday, the rapper said in an Instagram post.
Read MoreAI companies are reportedly still scraping websites despite protocols meant to block them
According to a letter by a startup called TollBit, as reported by Reuters, multiple AI companies are ignoring "do not crawl" instructions in the robots.txt protocol and scraping websites to get content used to train their technologies.
Read MoreThe US will ban sales of Kaspersky antivirus software next month
The Biden administration has taken a sweeping action to ban Kaspersky Labs from selling its antivirus products to US customers.
Read MoreEU delays decision over scanning encrypted messages for CSAM
The EU has delayed a decision over a plan to scan encrypted messages for child sexual abuse material. Critics say this is a "terrifying mass surveillance measure" that could break encryption.
Read MoreA hacker obtained Tile customers' personal information
A hacker was able to obtain Tile customers' names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and device ID numbers.
Read MoreTikTok says it fixed a vulnerability that enabled a cyberattack on high-profile accounts
TikTok has stopped the malware attacks targeting high-profile users like CNN and Paris Hilton. The cyberattack involved direct messages laced with malicious code.
Read MoreMalicious code has allegedly compromised TikTok accounts belonging to CNN and Paris Hilton
A new TikTok hack is taking over accounts from Paris Hilton to CNN. It's spread via direct messages, so watch out.
Read MoreLeaked Google database reveals its secret privacy and security failures
A collection of leaked Google privacy cases provides a rare glimpse into the company's volume and handling of breaches, accidents and other incidents. The database, obtained and detailed by 404 Media, covers thousands of internally flagged privacy and security issues from 2013 to 2018.
Read MoreTicketmaster hack could affect 560 million users
Ticketmaster's latest cyber attack risks the data of 560 million users.
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Entertainment (1)
Netflix House will open two locations in Texas and Pennsylvania in 2025
The first two Netflix House experiences will land in Dallas and outside of Philadelphia.
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EVs and Transportation (11)
Extreme E is now Extreme H, a hydrogen-powered racing series starting 2025
The series announced this week that it's rebranding to Extreme H, and unveiled a hydrogen-powered race car it's calling the Pioneer 25 to usher in the transition. The first season is slated to begin in April 2025
Read MoreVolkswagen and Rivian agree to $5 billion partnership
Volkswagen is investing up to $5 billion in Rivian as the two brands jointly develop new architecture for operating electric vehicles.
Read MoreWaymo’s robotaxis are now open to anyone in San Francisco
Waymo is now available for anyone in San Francisco. The Alphabet-owned company has had government approval to operate paid driverless cars since last August but had been working its way through a waitlist in the months since.
Read MoreTesla’s Cybertruck has been recalled again
Tesla is once again recalling the Cybertruck. All told, nearly 12,000 vehicles are being recalled due to a faulty windshield wiper and trim.
Read MoreChatGPT is now available in many Volkswagen models
ChatGPT is now available in many Volkswagen models. It works with the company's pre-existing voice assistant IDA.
Read MoreUber is locking New York drivers out of its apps and blaming a city pay rule
For the last month, Uber has been locking New York City drivers out of its apps during low-demand periods, and Lyft has threatened to do so, too. The ride-hailing companies blame an NYC pay rule.
Read MoreFisker is the latest EV startup to declare bankruptcy
Fisker has declared bankruptcy in the United States after previously halting manufacturing.
Read MoreCybertruck buyers say they’ve been told deliveries are paused due windshield wiper problems
Tesla hasn't publicly confirmed any such problems, but commenters on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum and Reddit said they were notified that deliveries have been halted and their pickup dates were pushed back a week
Read MoreChinese EV makers face additional tariffs of up to 38 percent in the EU
The European Union is going impose additional tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles in an effort to protect the region's manufacturers from unfair competition.
Read MoreWaymo issues recall after one its self-driving taxis crashed into a pole
Waymo is voluntarily recalling its robotaxis after one of them collided with a telephone pole in an alley enroute to pick up a passenger.
Read MoreGeneral Motors revives its robotaxi service Cruise in Houston, with human drivers
GM's Cruise robotaxi service is taking rides again in Houston.
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Gaming (68)
Life is Strange spiritual successor delayed to avoid Life is Strange sequel
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, which is billed as a spiritual successor to Life is Strange, has been delayed to avoid a clash with the next actual Life is Strange game.
Read MoreUbisoft CEO says Assassin's Creed remakes are in the works
Yves Guillemot, the CEO of Ubisoft, has revealed in an interview on the company's website that Assassin's Creed remakes are in the works.
Read More'Dead Rising' is back with a new Deluxe Remaster
Capcom surprised fans by announcing a brand new remaster for the studio's 2006 zombie-smashing hit Dead Rising.
Read MoreClickolding, from the I Am Your Beast devs, looks like a clicking nightmare
Clickolding, from the I Am Your Beast devs, looks like a clicking nightmare. The dev calls it the "most necessary, distressing game I've ever directed."
Read MoreEven FromSoftware agrees Elden Ring's DLC was too difficult
Elden Ring DLC's difficulty was so brutal that FromSoftware patched it. Don't worry. It's still plenty hard.
Read MoreDead by Daylight's next survivor is Lara Croft
Dead by Daylight's next survivor is Lara Croft. She appears as DLC on July 16 as part of a Tomb Raider expansion.
Read MoreAtari’s 50th anniversary collection is getting a hefty update with nearly 40 additional games
Atari's 50th anniversary collection is getting a hefty update with nearly 40 new games. This will be the definitive version moving forward.
Read MoreElden Ring DLC's fearsome Dancing Lion boss is just two big dudes in a suit
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's first main boss is a fearsome Dancing Lion. But as it turns out, the divine beast is just two big dudes in a suit.
Read MoreTouch Egg is the most ridiculous Playdate game I’ve tried yet, and I’m hooked
Touch Egg, a Playdate game by Joelle Tindall, is simple: use the crank to poke the egg as many times as possible without the scary man in the room seeing you. It's absurd, mildly creepy and a lot of fun.
Read MoreTake a behind-the-scenes tour of Summer Game Fest Play Days 2024
After E3 collapsed on itself like a sad soufflé, Summer Game Fest has emerged as the home of mid-year video game goodness, offering a little more room for smaller studios and plenty of space to grow.
Read MoreAntstream will be the iPhone’s first official game streaming app
Months after Apple opened the App Store to game-streaming apps, the iPhone is about to get its first one. Retro retro gaming platform Antstream will land on iOS on June 27. Cult of Mac first reported on the news.
Read MoreThe Beyond Good and Evil remaster will be released next week (for real)
Beyond Good and Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on June 25.
Read MoreEmbracer Group plans to use AI in game development
Embracer plans to use AI in game development, a move that comes just months after a major round of layoffs.
Read MoreTales of the Shire is a cozy village sim where you can’t run, but you can skip
The march of big-budget Tolkien fantasy has hit gaming yet again. While ignoring Gollum's misadventures, another game, Tales of the Shire, offers a gentler, low-stakes way to play in the universe of Bagginses, lembas bread, and Gandalf.
Read MoreAmazon's Throne and Liberty MMO is coming to the west in September
Amazon will bring free-to-play MMO Throne and Liberty to North America, South America, Europe and Japan in September. It'll be available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Read MoreParadox Interactive closes Life By You’s studio after canceling the life sim game
Life By You, which was scrapped yesterday after multiple delays, was the studio's only game.
Read MoreThe Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake arrives on November 14
Square-Enix's old-meets-new reworking of Dragon Quest III arrives on November 14 on Switch. The HD-2D remake will be joined next year by reissues of its two predecessors in the trilogy, Dragon Quest I and II, using the same innovative engine.
Read MoreNeopets is back with a new storyline that's meant to foster inclusivity
Neopets is launching a new storyline called The Void Within, which is meant to "resonate with players from all walks of life."
Read MoreA Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox this year
A video game based on the A Quiet Place movies is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X later this year.
Read MoreEmbracer shuts down Alone in the Dark reboot studio Pieces Interactive
Another game developer has closed after Embracer Group shut down Alone in the Dark reboot developer Pieces Interactive.
Read MoreIn the Playdate game Penrose, your past has come back to haunt you
Are you more than your past? This seems to be the question at the heart of 'Penrose', a short but impactful psychological horror game for Playdate by Liza Olson. It's available to sideload or play on the Playdate Simulator.
Read MoreThe Lollipop Chainsaw remaster comes out on September 25
Dragami Games announced this week that its remastered version of the game, 'Lollipop Chainsaw RePop', comes out on September 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
Read MoreMetaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
Atlus' giant fantasy RPG 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' has been a long time in the making. After rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I'm dying to play it.
Read MoreOverwatch 2 resurrects Pink Mercy cosmetic for a charity fundraiser
Activision Blizzard is bringing back a fan-favorite Overwatch skin as part of a charity drive in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Read MoreThe biggest threat to Marvel Rivals is all the other rival team shooters
Marvel Rivals pits its greatest heroes against each other and it's a lot of fun. It's also a familiar kind of fun if you've ever played Overwatch.
Read MoreKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess feels as luscious as it looks
After playing for nearly an hour at Summer Game Fest, it's clear that Kunitsu-Gami is much more than a beautiful screenshot.
Read MoreDragon Age: The Veilguard is a fantasy epic filled with big decisions
For fans of Dragon Age, the latest installment is aimed at expanding the world you probably already love. And once again, there are big decisions to make in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Read MoreThrasher, the psychedelic game from the artist behind Thumper, arrives in July
Thrasher, which its developers describe as a "mind-melting arcade action odyssey," will be available for the Meta Quest and the Apple Vision Pro on July 25.
Read MoreJust Dance VR is coming to Meta Quest headsets in October
Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity will be available on October 15.
Read MoreResident Evil 7 and the Resident Evil 2 remake are coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac
On a day when there were a few other Apple-related announcements, Capcom snuck in one of its own. Two more Resident Evil games are coming to iOS, iPadOS and macOS: Resident Evil 7 biohazard, coming next month, and the Resident Evil 2 remake, which is under development.
Read MoreAssassin’s Creed Shadows is a tale of two very different assassins
Instead of choosing a single character to play the entirety of Assassin's Creed Shadows, you can switch between the characters for assassination runs and exploration segments. They have two very different playstyles, too.
Read MorePrince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is still happening and it's coming out 2026
After all the delays, studio switches and confusion, Ubisoft says its troubled Sands of Time remake is coming in 2026.
Read MoreEmpire of the Ants will let you explore a photorealistic bug’s life this November
Empire of the Ants, a real-time strategy game with dazzlingly photorealistic insects and other critters, arrives on November 7. Although the game isn't exactly a remake, it comes from the same publisher as the 2000 RTS game of the same name.
Read MoreHalfway to Dawn is a surprisingly tense, bite-sized survival horror game for Playdate
Halfway to Dawn, made by Andrea Baroni (Cyberleaf Studio) blends text-based narrative with top-down shooter to create an impressive horror experience for the Playdate.
Read MoreWe’re officially getting another Life is Strange game this fall
Life is Strange: Double Exposure sees the return of the series' original protagonist Max Caulfield. It will be released on October 29 for Xbox Series X/S, PC and PlayStation 5. A Nintendo Switch release will follow.
Read MoreCall of Duty: Black Ops 6 kicks it back to the '90s on October 25
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox on October 25, 2024.
Read MoreMixtape brings a killer '80s soundtrack to Xbox, PS5 and PC in 2025
Mixtape is a coming-of-age story about the reality-bending adventures of three teenage friends on their final night of high school.
Read MorePerfect Dark reboot trailer shows Joanna Dark hunting bad guys in a near-future Cairo
We got our first look at gameplay from the Perfect Dark reboot at the Xbox Games Showcase.
Read MoreCompulsion Games' South of Midnight will arrive in 2025
South of Midnight, first revealed at last year's Summer Game Fest, will launch on Xbox and PC sometime next year. During today's Xbox showcase, we got a first look at how the third-person action-adventure will play.
Read MoreFallout 76’s next free expansion drops on June 12
Fallout 76 has seen a surge in popularity in the wake of the Prime Video TV series. Fans won't have to wait long for the next expansion of the game, as it's dropping this week.
Read MoreCult of the Lamb is finally getting a co-op mode, but it’s local only
The free "Unholy Alliance" update will be available to download August 12 for PC, PS5 and PS4, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch. It adds local co-op and a new playable character: The Goat.
Read MoreHere are the cozy games from Wholesome Direct that you can play right now
Watch, read about and then play a bunch of cozy games — not a bad way to spend a Saturday. Or a summer.
Read MoreThere's now a gameplay trailer for Neva, the upcoming title from the makers of Gris
Neva, from Gris developer Nomada Studio, is an action-adventure game that follows the story of a woman named Alba and a horned wolf cub that has become her companion in a decaying world. It will be released this year.
Read MorePossessor(s) is an eerily beautiful action sidescroller from Heart Machine
Possessor(s) is a twitchy action sidescroller set in a sci-fi city overrun by interdimensional horror. Hot.
Read MorePhoenix Springs, possibly the prettiest detective game ever, arrives September 16
Phoenix Springs is a point-and-click detective game that looks like the cover of a mid-century sci-fi novel, and it's due to go live on Steam on September 16.
Read MoreArranger turns a slide puzzle into an adventure game this July
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is an adventure game with a simple and disruptive conceit: The world exists on a grid of sliding tiles. It's due to hit PC, Switch, PlayStation 5 and mobile devices on July 25.
Read MoreUFO 50, the latest game from the Spelunky team, will finally arrive September 18
UFO 50, the latest project from Spelunky studio Mossmouth, is due to hit Steam on September 18, about six years after it was originally expected to launch.
Read MoreBattle Vision Network is Capy’s spiritual successor to Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
The next title out of Capybara Games — the studio behind Super Time Force, Below and Grindstone — is Battle Vision Network. It's a competitive, online puzzler with real-time strategy and color-matching mechanics, live updates and a seasonal narrative shaped by players.
Read MoreCapcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is coming out surprisingly soon
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, the stunning action and strategy RPG from Capcom, is set to come out on July 19.
Read MoreSimpler Times, the coziest game of Summer Game Fest 2023, is available now
Simpler Times got a surprise launch during the Day of the Devs showcase, which is part of Summer Game Fest. We played the demo at last year's SGF and found it to be the coziest game of the show.
Read MoreAlan Wake 2’s first expansion brings Remedy’s other heroes to Night Springs
Think of it as Remedy's take on Marvel's What If...: You'll get to play as Alan Wake's biggest fan, Rose Marigold, Quantum Break's Jack Joyce and Control's Jesse Faden, within the world of Alan Wake 2.
Read MoreValorant is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 in a limited beta on June 14
Valorant is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 in a limited beta on June 14. Crossplay will not be available between PCs and consoles.
Read MoreInnersloth is spending all its Among Us money on indie games
Among Us developer Innersloth is helping to fund other indie games with its new label, Outersloth.
Read MoreSilent Hill creator's new game, Slitterhead, lands November 8
Slitterhead will land on November 8 and there's a new trailer with lots of blood.
Read MoreThe Game Bakers’ Cairn turns mountain climbing into a boss rush
The team behind Furi and Haven is back with a rock-climbing simulator set on the face of a lethally steep mountain.
Read MoreCivilization 7 is coming in 2025
The long-running turn-based strategy series Civilization is getting another mainline sequel. And it's even coming to Nintendo Switch.
Read MoreHarry Potter: Quidditch Champions arrives on September 3
The Hogwarts sports game Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions now has a release date. The multiplayer title, announced last year, will arrive on September 3.
Read MoreAloy is getting the Lego treatment in Horizon Adventures
A new Aloy adventure is on the way, but this time in Lego form. Lego Horizon Adventures is coming to PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch this holiday season.
Read MoreSlapstick platformer Thank Goodness You're Here! arrives August 1
Thank Goodness You're Here! is coming to PC, Switch and PlayStation on August 1.
Read MoreSkatrix for Apple Vision Pro now features room-scale mixed reality gameplay
Skatrix for Apple Vision Pro now features room-scale mixed reality gameplay. The little dude will skate all over your furniture.
Read MoreThe Morning After: What to expect at Summer Game Fest 2024
The biggest news stories this morning: The Acolyte is Star Wars at its best, WWDC 2024: How to Watch Apple's keynote on June 10, The best everyday carry gear for dads.
Read MoreHow to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2024
Summer Games Done Quick is back for more charity speed runs of classic and contemporary games. The 2024 edition of the marathon will stream from Minneapolis from June 30 to July 6 as turbo-gamers take on Alan Wake 2, Halo 3 and the Super Mario RPG Remake.
Read MoreDead by Daylight maker Behaviour announces its second round of layoffs this year
Layoffs are hitting the game industry once again, with Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour Interactive letting go as many as 95 workers.
Read MoreSummer Game Fest 2024: What to expect and how to watch games revealed live
It's Summer Game Fest (aka Not-E3) time, folks! Here's your guide to all of this week's main showcases and how to watch them.
Read MoreSkydance's Behemoth brings giant climbable monster fights to VR
Behemoth is an action-adventure game that draws on the combat and physics of The Walking Dead VR games but with a bigger focus on fighting. Also: scaling a giant and killing it dead.
Read MoreUbisoft Toronto is helping out with the troubled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake
Ubisoft Toronto has announced on X/Twitter that it's joining the company's Montreal division to work on the game.
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Google (12)
YouTube reportedly wants to pay record labels to use their songs for AI training
YouTube is allegedly looking to pay music labels a sum of money to use their content for AI training.
Read MoreGoogle uses AI to add 110 new languages to Translate
Google Translate is using PaLM 2 for its 110 language expansion.
Read MoreMade by Google's next event will be August 13
Google has announced the date for its next Made by Google event, which is scheduled to take place at 10AM PT on August 13.
Read MoreGoogle rolls out Gemini side panels for Gmail and other Workspace apps
Google is making Gemini more easily accessible in its Workspace apps, if you're a paying customer.
Read MoreGoogle is reportedly building AI chatbots based on celebrities and influencers
Google is reportedly building new AI-powered chatbots based on celebrities and YouTube influencers.
Read MoreGemini in Google Messages now works on any Android phone
You can now access Gemini in Google messages on an "Android device with 6GB of RAM or higher."
Read MoreGoogle DeepMind's new AI tech will generate soundtracks for videos
Google's DeepMind artificial intelligence laboratory is working on a new technology that can generate soundtracks, even dialogue, to go along with videos.
Read MoreGoogle Chrome on Android can now read webpages aloud
Chrome on Android has a new feature called "Listen to this page" that finally lets you read a webpage aloud from within the app.
Read MoreChromeOS will lean more on the same tech that powers Android
Future versions of ChromeOS will lean more heavily on the same tech that Android is based on. According to Google, this will improve engineering efficiency and make it easier to bring more AI features to Chromebooks.
Read MoreGoogle brings Gemini Nano to more Pixel devices and enhances Recorder summaries
June's Pixel feature drop includes the introduction of the Gemini Nano generative AI model to more Pixel devices, enhanced Recorder summaries and car crash detection on Pixel Watch 2.
Read MoreGoogle's NotebookLM gets Gemini 1.5 and extra tools
Google's NotebookLM upgraded to Gemini 1.5 and has many more features to offer.
Read MoreGoogle Sheets' new tool lets you set specific rules for notifications.
Google Sheets is getting conditional notifications, letting you tailor alerts.
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Laptops (5)
Dell's XPS 14 and 16 get a permanent $200 price cut
When we reviewed the Dell XPS 16 and XPS 14 laptops earlier this year, one of our biggest complaints with both models was the relatively exorbitant prices.
Read MoreIntel officially unveils Lunar Lake, its Copilot+ AI PC chip
Intel has finally given us more details on its upcoming Lunar Lake chips for Copilot+ AI PCs.
Read MoreASUS' slimmed-down ProArt laptops focus on AI features
ASUS has revamped its ProArt line to make the laptops thinner, lighter and more portable. There are three new models, each with unique specifications.
Read MoreThe ASUS Zenbook S16 laptop boasts an ultra-thin design and AMD's latest AI chip
The latest ASUS Zenbook S16 laptop boasts a revamped cooling system. It's also lighter and thinner than ever.
Read MoreAMD unveils Ryzen AI 300 CPUs for Copilot+ laptops
Today, AMD announced its next major chip platforms, Ryzen AI 300 for notebooks and Ryzen 9000 for desktops, which respectively target beefier laptop AI performance and fast gaming on desktops.
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Meta (12)
Meta's Oversight Board made just 53 decisions in 2023
The Oversight Board has published its latest annual report looking at its influence on Meta and ability to shift the policies that govern Facebook and Instagram.
Read MoreA Meta ‘error’ broke the political content filter on Threads and Instagram
Meta continued to limit political content even for users who had opted in to seeing it due to an unspecified "error."
Read MoreThe Morning After: How small claims court became Meta's customer service hotline
The biggest news stories this morning: More than 1,000 students pledge not to work at Google and Amazon due to Project Nimbus, Netflix House will open two locations in Texas and Pennsylvania in 2025, The Webb Telescope's dazzling nebula image supports a long-held theory.
Read MoreHow small claims court became Meta's customer service hotline
Frustrated Facebook and Instagram users are heading to small claims court in a last-ditch attempt to get help from Meta.
Read MoreInstagram is reportedly recommending sexual Reels to teens as young as 13
Instagram is recommending Reels with sexual content to teenagers as young as 13 even if they aren't specifically looking for racy videos, according to separate tests conducted by The Wall Street Journal and Northeastern University professor Laura Edelson.
Read MoreMeta makes the Threads API available to all developers
Meta is finally making the Threads API available to developers.
Read MoreLogitech reveals a 3D stylus for Meta Quest headsets
Logitech has unveiled a stylus for Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets. The MX Ink costs $130 and it will be available in September.
Read MoreMessenger's new community chats don't need to be connected to Facebook groups
Meta will now let you create massive community chats on Messenger with people you aren't connected to in any way.
Read MoreEx-Meta engineer sues company, claiming he was fired over handling of Palestine content
Ferras Hamad, who used to be an engineer working with Meta's machine learning team, has sued the company for firing him over his handling of Palestine-related Instagram posts.
Read MoreMeta Quest software update adds a better way to watch Netflix and a travel mode
Meta is rolling out a system update to Quest headsets that bring a better option to watch Netflix. There's also a new travel mode, which was teased last month.
Read MoreMeta Connect 2024 will take place on September 25 and 26
Meta Connect 2024 will take place on September 25 and 26 and feature news around the latest mixed reality technology.
Read MoreMeta is testing a new ad in the Instagram feed that you can't scroll past
Meta is testing a new type of non-skippable ad in the Instagram feed, which the company is calling an "ad break."
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Microsoft (12)
Microsoft reveals further emails compromised by Russian hack
Russian hacking group, Midnight Blizzard, accessed more Microsoft emails than initially reported.
Read MoreThe nation's oldest nonprofit newsroom is suing OpenAI and Microsoft
The CIR's lawsuit is the latest in a long line of lawsuits filed by publishers and creators accusing generative AI companies of violating copyright.
Read MoreCheck out what Microsoft's Keystone streaming device might have been
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what Microsoft's proposed Keystone streaming device would have looked like if it had come to fruition.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Microsoft might be the latest company to violate antitrust laws
The biggest news stories this morning: UE's Everboom speaker is a smaller, floatable version of its Epicboom, Tesla's Cybertruck has been recalled again, Samsung's next Unpacked event is set for July 10.
Read MoreEU finds Microsoft violated antitrust laws by bundling Teams
Microsoft faces a fine for violating the EU's antitrust laws.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Surface Pro and Laptop Copilot+ Q&A
In this episode, Devindra and Sam will answer your questions about Microsoft's new hardware, and we'll deliver some of our first impressions.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Microsoft pauses its creepy Recall AI feature
The biggest news stories this morning: Microsoft pauses Recall, Samsung's latest watch and find out if Segway's new mower is any good.
Read MoreMicrosoft postpones the launch of its controversial Recall AI feature
Recall will initially be available to testers in the Windows Insider Program.
Read MoreMicrosoft moves to resolve privacy concerns over its Recall feature
Microsoft is making changes to its Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs in an attempt to resolve privacy concerns. The tool will be opt-in, so it won't screenshot your activity without permission.
Read MoreMicrosoft and CWA forge labor neutrality agreement covering all ZeniMax workers
Microsoft and the CWA have forged a labor neutrality agreement for all ZeniMax workers. The CWA says the deal is similar to the one from 2022 covering Activision Blizzard's workforce, which went into effect in April of this year.
Read MoreFTC launches an antitrust probe into Microsoft's deal with Inflection AI
The FTC is investigating whether Microsoft structured a deal with Inflection AI to dodge regulatory review.
Read MoreMicrosoft announces layoffs and restructuring in its mixed reality division
Microsoft is laying off employees working on mixed reality as part of a restructuring of the division.
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Mobile (4)
Verizon will pay a $1 million fine to settle a 911 outage investigation
Verizon has agreed to pay just over $1 million and implement a compliance plan to settle an FCC investigation over a 911 outage.
Read MoreWhat is RCS and how is it different from SMS and iMessage?
This week, Apple announced it would offer RCS support starting in 2024. Here's what that means for the future of chat between iOS and Android devices.
Read MoreNokia just made the first phone call using 3D spatial audio
Nokia just made the first audio and video call using 3D spatial audio. It's all thanks to an upcoming upgrade to 5G.
Read MoreAT&T, Verizon services restored after call disruption issues across multiple states
AT&T and Verizon customers found themselves unable to call contacts on other carriers for several hours on June 4.
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News (17)
The owner of Redbox has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired the movie rental service Redbox in 2022, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Deadline reports.
Read MoreUS Treasury finalizes crypto rules to prevent tax evasion
The new rule will require cryptocurrency platforms like exchanges and payment processors to report their users' transactions to the Internal Revenue Service.
Read MoreLego made bricks out of meteorite dust and they’re on display at select stores
Lego made some bricks out of meteorite dust and they're on display at select stores. It's part of an initiative to test how well moondust would work as a lunar building material.
Read MoreChina is plowing $11 billion into a solar, wind and coal energy project
China is spending $11 on a renewable power facility, which also includes a coal plant.
Read MoreJulian Assange pleads guilty to espionage but defends himself in court
Julian Assange has formally pleaded guilty to violating the Espionage Act at a federal courthouse in Saipan. He told the court, however, that he believes the First Amendment and the Espionage Act are in contradiction of each other.
Read MoreJulian Assange has been released from prison in a plea deal with the US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison and has agreed to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Congress’ clean energy bill passes with major focus on nuclear
The biggest news stories this morning: Pornhub to leave five more states, More than 1,000 students pledge not to work at Google and Amazon due to Project Nimbus, Sennheiser Momentum Sport review: Fitness earbuds that lack finesse.
Read MorePornhub to leave five more states over age-verification laws
Pornhub will block access to its site in five more states in the coming weeks.
Read MoreCongress passes sweeping pro-nuclear energy bill
The ADVANCE Act prioritizes nuclear power as the green option for the future.
Read MoreCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom wants to restrict phone use in schools
Gavin Newsom said he will work with lawmakers "to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day" this summer, because children and teens "should be focused on their studies — not their screens."
Read MoreNikon's Z6 III is the first mirrorless camera with a 'partially-stacked' CMOS sensor
Nikon has introduced the $2,500 Z6 III with the world's first "partially-stacked" 24.5-megapixel (MP) sensor.
Read MoreKing Ice teases bejeweled Pokémon bling
If you're looking for a birthday gift for the Pokémon fan who has everything, jewelry brand King Ice may have the solution.
Read MorePanasonic has revealed the followup to the popular Lumix GH6 vlogging camera
Panasonic has revealed the followup to the popular Lumix GH6 vlogging camera. The GH7 will be available in July for $2,200.
Read MoreA $110,000 MicroLED TV? In this economy?
Who needs to save for college when your kids can enjoy the infinite contrast and eight million glorious points of light in Samsung's new MicroLED TVs, which now start at the low price of $110,000.
Read MoreYou can keep your favorite Disney/Pixar characters as virtual pets with the new Bitzee
Spin Master, which introduced Bitzee to the US last summer, is now gearing up to release two new versions of the device later this year: Bitzee Disney and Bitzee Magicals. Bitzee Disney will feature 30 familiar characters.
Read MoreSonos Ace headphones review: An impressive but incomplete debut
The first Sonos headphones are sonically impressive and the soundbar sync feature is easy to use. However, the Ace is expensive and it will be a while before it's at its full potential.
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Nintendo (9)
The Morning After: The biggest announcements from Nintendo Direct
The biggest news stories this morning: Here are all of the just-announced Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X chips Black Myth: Wukong preview, all the biggest game news from Nintendo Direct.
Read MoreSuper Mario Party Jamboree comes to Switch in October
The twelfth proper entry in the Mario Party franchise will arrive on October 17.
Read MoreStray is coming to Switch this holiday season
Stray, one of Engadget's favorite games of 2022, is coming to Nintendo Switch. The title, which lets you play as an orange tabby cat exploring a dystopian cyberpunk setting, arrives this holiday season.
Read MoreDonkey Kong Country Returns, originally released for the Wii in 2010, is coming to the Switch
Donkey Kong Country Returns, the 2010 game originally released for the Wii, is coming to the Switch early next year.
Read MoreMetroid Prime 4: Beyond lands on Switch in 2025
Samus Aran will return in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond next year, Nintendo announced today.
Read MoreThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will finally let you play as Zelda herself
You'll finally get to play as Zelda herself in a brand new Legend of Zelda game. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is coming to the Nintendo Switch on September 26.
Read MoreMario and Luigi: Brothership is coming to Nintendo Switch this November
Nintendo has revived the Mario and Luigi series with the first new entry in nearly nine years.
Read MoreWatch the next Nintendo Direct here at 10AM ET
It's time for another Nintendo Direct, where the company teases, hypes and previews its upcoming slate of games. You can watch the June Nintendo Direct here today at 10AM ET.
Read MoreThe next Nintendo Direct takes place on June 18
Nintendo has revealed when the next major Direct stream will take place.
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PC Gaming (10)
Valve reveals the most-played games on Steam Deck
Valve has added a chart of the 100 most-played titles on the Steam Deck, but making the list isn't just about number of players.
Read MoreThe Steam Summer Sale is here to empty your bank accounts
The Steam Summer Sale is live. You can save big bucks on huge titles like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3.
Read MoreSteam Deck gets a built-in game recorder
Valve has launched its own game recorder in beta, and yes, it also serves as a native recorder on the Steam Deck.
Read MoreNew difficulty mod in Stardew Valley will purge your saves if you use a guide
If you run this Stardew Valley mod and then use a wiki for help, your entire save will be deleted.
Read MoreHabbo Hotel Origins brings the original PC game back to life
The 2005 PC game Habbo Hotel is back.
Read MoreOne of the biggest games on Steam right now is… a clickable banana
One of the biggest games on Steam right now is called Banana. It's essentially a clicker game, but with a monetary twist.
Read MoreModder adds the vicious Shield Saw to the original Doom
The Doom modding community has already brought a few brand-new weapons from an upcoming game to the classic original shooter.
Read More‘Thirst-person shooter’ The Crush House hits PC on August 9
The Crush House, the latest game from Reigns developer ??Nerial, will debut on August 9.
Read MoreSony's PS VR2 adaptor for PC will arrive on August 7 with a $60 price tag
Sony says the PlayStation VR2 headset will work with Steam VR games starting on August 7. But you'll need a compatible PC and a $60 adapter.
Read MoreNVIDIA's latest AI feature is in-game help
f you've ever wanted an AI assistant to do something useful like make sure your PC is optimized for whatever game you're playing, NVIDIA may have the answer.
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PlayStation (4)
Playstation Portal update aims to make connecting to public Wi-Fi easier
Sony's Playstation Portal should let you sign into public Wi-Fi networks on your phone.
Read MoreDiscord calls on PS5 will soon be far less convoluted
Discord calls were available previously on PS5, but setting them up was nowhere near seamless.
Read MorePlayStation Plus June offerings include Monster Hunter Rise and three Lego games
Sony just announced a slew of new games coming to its various PlayStation Plus tiers.
Read MoreLego Horizon Adventures might be Sony’s most important game of the year
Lego Horizon Adventures might not have generated the Summer Game Fest headlines that the new Doom and Assassin's Creed games did, but in many ways its legacy may be more interesting.
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Reviews (19)
The Morning After: Microsoft’s Surface Pro Copilot+ is the best Surface tablet yet
The biggest news stories this morning: Rabbit R1 security issue allegedly leaves sensitive user data accessible to anybody, Even FromSoftware agrees Elden Ring's DLC was too difficult, Amazon Prime Day 2024: The best early Prime Day deals.
Read MoreSurface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI
The Surface Pro is the fastest and most efficient Microsoft tablet we've seen yet, especially when paired together with its Flex keyboard. The new OLED screen is wonderful to behold and its NPU allows for powerful AI features.
Read MoreDoctor Who: Empire of Death review: Take your dog for a walk
Does 'Doctor Who: Empire of Death' work? Eh, depends on your definition of work.
Read MoreMSI Claw A1M review: A touch late and bit too pricey
At $750 for the Core Ultra 7 model, the Claw is more expensive than rivals like the ROG Ally and Legion Go while offering similar performance and not enough in the way of special features.
Read MoreThe latest MacBook Pro beats my high-end PC for content creation
I've always been a PC guy for content creation, but the MacBook Pro M3 changed my mind.
Read MoreSennheiser Momentum Sport review: Fitness earbuds that lack finesse
While the Momentum Sport has a better design than the Momentum 4, it struggles in key areas.
Read MoreBeats Solo Buds review: Exactly what you'd expect for $80
The Solo Buds cover the basics, but that's about it. Audio quality is flat unless you're listening to Dolby Atmos content in Apple Music, but at least the earbuds are comfy with long battery life.
Read MoreBlack Myth: Wukong is pretty, intriguing and as challenging as it looks
Black Myth: Wukong is gorgeous. It's built up a lot of momentum, feeding trailer after gorgeous trailer, and at Summer Game Fest this year, We finally got to play it. Is it just a gorgeous tech demo with a heavy dose of Chinese mythology or your next gaming challenge?
Read MoreLogitech Keys-To-Go 2 review: A super slim travel companion for almost any gadget
For just $80, Logitech's Keys-To-Go 2 is a super slim and surprisingly versatile universal travel keyboard.
Read MoreSo long, Jabra earbuds, it's not your fault
Jabra isn't making earbuds anymore, but the company still built a respectable legacy.
Read MoreSegway's robot mower spared me from my least favorite chore
Segway's Navimow is an excellent, if pricey, way to keep your lawn trimmed.
Read MoreSkate Story hands-on: Kick, push, shatter
Skate Story encourages you to enter a peak state early on, only so you can chase that feeling the rest of the game.
Read MoreAstro Bot is a supremely silly and incredibly smooth platformer
Astro Bot is as precise as it is ridiculous, and this is exactly what makes it so damn delightful.
Read MoreWeber Slate griddle review: A smash burger machine with clever features
Weber isn't new to the griddle game, but the company's second attempt is more refined with plenty of room for customization. The Slate is a great way to smash burgers, cook breakfast and so much more.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Our verdict on Sonos’ debut headphones
The biggest news stories this morning: Ubisoft Toronto is helping with the troubled Prince of Persia remake, Spotify is raising the cost of Premium subscriptions, again, Intel officially unveils Lunar Lake, its Copilot+ AI PC chip.
Read MoreBreville InFizz Fusion review: The bubble master
For those who can get enough bubbles in their drinks, Breville's InFizz Fusion machine is a wonderful though slightly pricey way of adding carbonation to almost anything.
Read MoreThe Keyper is a casual adventure game for Playdate that unexpectedly made me cry
The Keyper's charm lies in the strange interactions between you and the people who live in the Winchester 21 building, where you're tasked with being the new caretaker and must find all the keys.
Read MoreThe ASUS ROG Ally X improves on the original in all the right ways
The updates ASUS made with the ROG Ally X gaming handheld seriously up its appeal.
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Robotics (1)
This cute pink blob could lead to realistic robot skin
A team of scientists from the University of Tokyo and Harvard University are studying a method that can be used to attach synthetic skin to robots.
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Samsung (4)
The Morning After: What to expect at Samsung’s Unpacked 2024 event
The biggest news stories this morning: Please don't get your news from AI chatbots, Bluesky starter packs help new users find their way, Amazon is giving away 15 free video games ahead of Prime Day 2024.
Read MoreImages of unannounced Samsung watches and earbuds appear to have leaked
A reliable gadget leaker, named Evan Blass, just published images of a bunch of unannounced Samsung devices. There's the Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra and new earbuds.
Read MoreSamsung’s next Unpacked event is set for July 10
Samsung's next Unpacked event will be on July 10. The Paris showcase will be the company's second of the year, following its Galaxy S24 unveiling (and Galaxy Ring render reveal!) in January.
Read MoreSamsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring
Samsung has filed a lawsuit against Oura to prevent intellectual property disputes before the upcoming Galaxy Ring launch. The suit notes that Oura has used its patent portfolio to sue smaller wearable tech competitors and has hinted it may do the same against the much larger Samsung.
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Science (1)
Epileptic teen receives first ever seizure-controlling brain implant
The device shows promise for reducing or eliminating seizures.
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Smartphones (7)
Engadget Podcast: Motorola's 2024 Razrs make a compelling case for foldables
Motorola is still trying to reclaim the glory of its original Razr phone with its latest foldables.
Read MoreMotorola’s 2024 Razr and Razr+ might be the most stylish and affordable foldables of the year
For 2024, Motorola's Razr and Razr+ feature bigger screens, stunning new colors and a big upgrade in water resistance.
Read MoreLight unveils a new minimalist phone with a black-and-white OLED screen
Light unveils a new minimalist phone with a black-and-white OLED screen. It's purposefully devoid of apps, but does feature an NFC chip for making payments.
Read MoreYes, iOS 18 will include RCS support
Yes, RCS support is coming to iOS 18! And that's all we know.
Read MoreMy one wish for WWDC 2024 is better notifications on iPhone and Mac
Making notifications easier to manage isn't the most exciting new feature ever, but it sure would make life a lot easier.
Read MoreFinally, I can make my iPhone look like total crap
iOS will allow us to move past the grid, and common sense. Such the better.
Read MoreThe 2024 Moto Edge combines a 6.6-inch OLED screen with mid-range pricing
Motorola unveiled the 2024 Moto Edge on Tuesday. The $550 mid-range phone is slightly more expensive than the Pixel 8a but has different strengths and weaknesses. It will be available starting on June 20.
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Social Media (20)
Bluesky 'starter packs' help new users find their way
Bluesky introduced "starter packs," which aim to address that initial discovery problem by allow existing users to build lists of accounts and custom feeds oriented around specific interests or themes.
Read MoreSupreme Court ruling may allow officials to coordinate with social platforms again
In a 6 -3 decision, the high court ruled the plaintiffs — two states and five individuals — lacked standing.
Read MoreThreads can now show replies from Mastodon and other fediverse apps
The Threads app will now be able to show replies and likes from Mastodon and other services in the fediverse.
Read MoreReddit puts AI scrapers on notice
Reddit has a warning for AI companies and other scrapers: play by our rules or get blocked.
Read MoreSnapchat is making it harder for strangers to contact teens — again
Snapchat is, once again, beefing up its safety features to make it harder for strangers to contact teens in the app.
Read MorePatreon is giving creators more tools to attract free subscribers
Patreon is continuing its push to expand beyond its roots as a paid membership platform.
Read MoreX is making live streaming a premium feature
X will soon be moving the ability to live stream behind its premium paywall, the company announced.
Read MoreNew York Governor signs two new bills into law protecting kids from social media
New York's new social media laws are the first in the nation to address how youths interact with algorithmic social media feeds.
Read MoreYou can now restrict Instagram Lives to Close Friends
Instagram has rolled out an option to limit the audience of a Live to Close Friends. You can also now add music to carousel posts that feature videos.
Read MoreThe FTC has referred its child privacy case against TikTok to the Justice Department
The Federal Trade Commission has referred its complaint against TikTok to the Justice Department after a long-running investigation into the company's privacy and security practices.
Read MoreThe Morning After: US Surgeon General says social media needs warning labels like cigarettes
The biggest news stories this morning: McDonald's pauses AI-powered drive-thru voice orders, Neopets is back, The US has sued Adobe over its awful subscription rules.
Read MoreUS Surgeon General says that social media, like cigarettes, should come with warning labels
The US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, says that social media should come with warning labels about its potential health impacts much like warnings on tobacco products.
Read MoreYouTube’s community notes feature rips a page out of X’s playbook
YouTube is borrowing a page from X (Twitter) and adding a community notes feature ahead of the 2024 US election. The company wants the short viewer-created blurbs to add relevant context to videos, such as pointing out misinformation or old footage passed off as new.
Read MoreUS military reportedly used social media to spread anti-vax propaganda in the Philippines
The US military used fake social media accounts to spread propaganda that was designed to discredit China's COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines during the height of the pandemic, according to a bombshell report from Reuters.
Read MoreNews on social media is a fractured mess, Pew study indicates
Pew Research and the Knight Institute just put out a pair of lengthy reports on how Americans are experiencing news and politics on social media.
Read MoreX is officially making likes (mostly) private for everyone
In a new tweet, X's Engineering account has revealed that the social network is making likes private for everyone this week.
Read MoreBeReal, the buzziest app of 2022, has been bought by a mobile game publisher
Game publisher Voodoo has bought the social platform BeReal for €500 million. Although BeReal has fallen off the radar since its much-hyped peak, Voodoo says the app has grown to 40 million active users.
Read MoreTikTok’s AI efforts reportedly exploit loopholes to use premium Nvidia chips
The US has banned companies like Nvidia from selling their most advanced AI chips to China since 2022. But if loopholes exist, profit-hungry corporations will find and exploit them. A bombshell report on Thursday details how Oracle allows TikTok owner ByteDance to rent Nvidia's most advanced chips to train AI models on US soil.
Read MoreAustralia ends legal fight for X to remove violent stabbing video
A video of a stabbing in Australia will continue to exist on X.
Read MoreNew York is about to give parents more control over their kids' social media feeds
New York is poised to pass a law that will bar social media platforms from showing algorithmic feeds to teens without parental consent.
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Space (13)
NASA and Boeing say Starliner astronauts ‘are not stranded,’ but will be on the ISS for a few more weeks
NASA and Boeing plan to spend the next few weeks conducting tests on the ground in order to better understand issues with the Starliner spacecraft's thrusters before giving its crew the go-ahead to fly back to Earth, officials said in a press conference Friday.
Read MoreNASA gives SpaceX the privilege of crashing the ISS into the sea
NASA asks SpaceX to use a rocket to crash the ISS into the sea. The company will get $843 Million for the privilege.
Read MoreChina’s rock samples from the far side of the Moon have returned to Earth
The first-ever samples from the far side of the Moon have touched down on Earth. China's Chang'e 6 capsule touched down on Tuesday in Inner Mongolia, carrying rocks that could confirm scientists' current theories about the Moon's origin.
Read MoreStarliner astronauts’ return trip has been pushed back even further
NASA announced last night that it's pushing back the date of their return trip in order to allow for more reviews into problems that arose with Boeing's Starliner craft during its flight, and to avoid conflicts with upcoming spacewalks.
Read MoreThe Webb Telescope’s dazzling nebula image supports a long-held theory
NASA's new image of the Serpens Nebula, taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, not only looks mesmerizing but also captures a never-before-seen phenomenon.
Read MoreNASA’s 47-year-old Voyager 1 probe is back in action after months of technical issues
NASA engineers have managed to get the long-running Voyager 1 space probe fully back in working order after some seven months of technical difficulties. In November 2023, the spacecraft started sending back unreadable data.
Read MoreBoeing’s Starliner overcomes last-second problems to dock with the ISS
Boeing's Starliner has successfully docked with the ISS — but not without some last-minute problems. The company's first crewed mission to the space station linked up at 1:34 PM ET after missing its first shot due to several thrusters malfunctioning.
Read MoreStarship survives reentry to splash down in the Indian Ocean after successful fourth flight test
SpaceX's Starship just soared through a series of critical milestones in its development, surviving reentry through Earth's atmosphere and demonstrating a landing burn for the first time, before splashing down in the Indian Ocean.
Read MoreBoeing's first crewed Starliner mission is finally heading to the ISS
Boeing's first Starliner flight with a human crew onboard has successfully blasted off to space on top of United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket, almost a month after it was originally scheduled to launch.
Read MoreBillionaire space tourist cancels lunar flight amid changing SpaceX priorities
Yusaku Maezawa, the Japanese billionaire who signed up for a lunar orbit flight aboard SpaceX's Starship back in 2018, has cancelled his trip.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Starliner’s crewed flight gets scrubbed
The biggest news stories this morning: This tool unlocks Windows' AI-powered Recall feature for unsupported PCs, Marvel's "What If...?" for Apple Vision Pro looks incredible, but plays terribly, The IRS is making its free Turbo Tax alternative permanent.
Read MoreBoeing’s Starliner has two more chances this week to make its first crewed flight
While NASA and partners discussed possibly flying today following their assessment of the issue, they ultimately decided to hold off until the next opportunities, either on June 5 or 6.
Read MoreStarliner’s first crewed flight gets scrubbed just before launch
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule has once again been called off, this time after an automatic hold was issued by the ground launch sequencer less than four minutes before liftoff.
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Streaming (22)
Paramount's strategy of purposeful digital rot doesn't even make sense
Paramount has been pulling down old show content from websites for channels like Comedy Central, CMT and TV Land.
Read MoreYouTube Premium's new features include picture-in-picture for YouTube Shorts
YouTube has recently launched a bunch of new features for Premium subscribers, including a quick way to skip the more boring parts of a video.
Read MoreRoku launches a weekly pop culture quiz
Roku's Weekly Trivia quiz features 10 multiple choice questions.
Read MoreApple TV+ subscribers will get early access to the company's latest original podcast
Apple TV+ subscribers will get to hear all of Apple's first dual-language podcast on July 1.
Read MoreParamount+ is raising prices again for all of the Tulsa King fans out there
Paramount+ is raising prices again for all of the Tulsa King stans out there. The option with Showtime will increase by $1 a month and the bare-bones essential plan will rise by $2.
Read MoreWhat we’re listening to: Nell’ Ora Blu, Grasa, Brat and more
In this installment of What We're Listening To, Engadget editors dive into some of the recent music releases we've had on repeat. Yes, Brat has us in a chokehold, too.
Read MoreFive men face jail time for running the illegal streaming service Jetflicks
The illegal streaming service Jetflicks once boasted on its website that visitors could watch just about any TV show or movie "Anytime. Anywhere." Now the five people behind the bootleg streaming service are facing some serious jail time.
Read MoreSpotify’s Basic plan returns to $11 a month by cutting audiobooks
Spotify has a new plan for US subscribers that brings back the old $11 monthly pricing — as long as you don't mind ditching audiobooks. The new Basic plan includes the music and podcast content you get from Premium but without 15 hours of audiobook access.
Read MoreMusic publishers accuse Spotify of 'bait-and-switch subscription scheme'
The National Music Publishers' Association has called on the Federal Trade Commission to examine Spotify's addition of audiobook content into all of its paid subscription plans.
Read MoreNetflix has Sherlocked Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Netflix is taking advantage of some high drama in the hot dog-eating world with its next live-streaming event.
Read MoreNetflix drops a proper trailer for Arcane's second (and last) season
Arcane's second season on Netflix will be its last.
Read MoreSpotify’s HiFi plan could finally arrive this year, but you may need to pay extra
Spotify's HiFi streaming option may finally be available
Read MoreSpotify will start showing you personalized banners and messages based on your listening habits
The "My Spotify" initiative will show users home page banners and personalized messages within the app that contain information about their listening habits.
Read MoreThe new 2D animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show hits Paramount+ on August 9
Paramount+ just dropped the full trailer for its upcoming animated TMNT series, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It's scheduled to be released on the streaming platform August 9 with 12 episodes.
Read MoreRecord labels will start reaching into the pockets of Twitch DJs
Twitch DJs who monetize will have to pay labels to use their music. The company says the status quo "was not sustainable."
Read MoreYouTube is putting new age restrictions on gun videos
YouTube quietly snuck in a policy change that will age-restrict some gun-related videos and bar others altogether. Content featuring homemade and automatic firearms will be banned for viewers under 18, while tutorials for removing safety devices will be prohibited regardless of age.
Read MoreTwitch is raising US subscription prices for the first time
Twitch is joining Spotify, Max, Peacock, Crunchyroll, EA and other content services in the corporate trend of raising subscription prices — almost as fun as the parallel trend of Big Tech layoffs.
Read MoreMax just raised subscription prices again
Max is raising subscription prices again. The monthly ad-free plan has risen to $17, with every other plan also experiencing increases.
Read MoreAmazon Prime's 'Yakuza' adaptation launches October 24
Amazon announced that the Yakuza game franchise is getting a television show.
Read MoreSpotify is raising the cost of Premium subscriptions, again
Spotify announces price hikes less than a year after its last ones.
Read MoreNetflix’s animated Tomb Raider series now has a release date
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is coming to Netflix on October 10. Netflix announced the release date today along with a new trailer. The animated series picks up after the events of the Survivor Trilogy
Read MoreYou can now watch Godzilla Minus One at home on Netflix
Netflix announced the surprise release today, coinciding with the film's arrival for digital purchase and rental on VOD platforms including Prime Video and Apple TV. The black-and-white version will come to Netflix later this summer.
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Tomorrow (2)
The AI prison of the future is just an Outer Limits episode
A new proposed prison system called Cognify would lock up prisoners on a neurological level.
Read MoreWelcome to the future, where AI-generated Al Michaels reads you personalized Olympic recaps
NBC's "Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock" will let you choose your favorite sports and highlight types for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and an AI-generated Michaels will read a 10-minute customized recap of the previous day's events based on your preferences.
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TV & Movies (13)
Dune director throws shade at the Deadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket
The popcorn bucket wars just got hotter thanks to Dune director's Denis Villeneuve's latest description of the Deadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket.
Read MoreHamish Linklater is the new voice of Batman
A new series is coming to Amazon Prime starting on August 1 called Batman: Caped Crusader and Vanity Fair revealed that actor Hamish Linklater will provide the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne on the new noirish animated series.
Read MoreAmazon is developing a live action Totally Spies series
Will Farrell is producing a live-action version of French spy cartoon series Totally Spies for Amazon.
Read MoreSweet, there’s going to be another season of Delicious in Dungeon
The studio behind the show said on social media this week that a season two is coming, and it's already in production. Delicious in Dungeon's first season just wrapped up on Netflix, where it was released on a weekly schedule.
Read MoreOne of Stephen King’s best recent novels is being made into a show for MGM+
MGM+ has ordered an eight-episode series based on Stephen King's 2019 novel, The Institute, Deadline reported this week. Production starts later this year in Nova Scotia.
Read MoreDoctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday review: What legend?
Doctor Who's first season races to its conclusion with "The Legend of Ruby Sunday."
Read MoreUntil Dawn's original actors will not star in its film adaptation
PlayStation Productions and Screen Gems have announced the cast for the upcoming movie adaptation of the interactive horror game Until Dawn.
Read MoreHouse of the Dragon renewed for season 3 ahead of season 2 premiere
House of the Dragon got the greenlight for a third season days before the second season is set to begin.
Read MoreAlamo Drafthouse is being bought by Sony Pictures
Sony is buying the legendary Alamo Drafthouse theater chain.
Read MoreAdventure Time is coming back with a movie and two spinoff series
Adventure Time is coming back with a movie and two spinoff series. One series is for young children and another is a prequel.
Read MoreDoctor Who: Rogue review: Just kiss already!
With 'Rogue', Doctor Who embraces its slash fiction era.
Read MoreHBO's The Last of Us season two will only be seven episodes long
Season two of HBO's The Last of Us will only be seven episodes long, though one of those will be a supersized episode.
Read MoreThe Acolyte is Star Wars at its best
The Acolyte demonstrates what's possible when Star Wars embraces new characters and genres, while abandoning the Dark Side of nostalgia.
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Wearables (11)
Motorola is the latest to offer a Bluetooth tracker with the Moto Tag
Motorola has released the Moto Tag, its own familiar take on the Bluetooth tracker device.
Read MoreJLab's new $70 sport earbuds let you change equalizer presets with a few taps
JLab has unveiled its latest set of spot earbuds. The $70 JBuds Sport ANC 4 offer 14 hours of listening, according to the brand, as well as onboard EQ controls.
Read MoreBeyerdynamic debuts its first open-ear true wireless headphones
Beyerdynamic is the latest audio company to release earbuds with an open-ear design.
Read MoreInsta360's GO 3S is its new tiny wearable camera with 4K video
The Insta360 GO 3S is an updated version of the GO 3 action camera the company released last year.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Watch FE arrives on June 24
Samsung has unveiled a more budget-friendly Galaxy Watch. The $200 Galaxy Watch FE offers fitness, sleep and health tracking, and it will be available later this month.
Read MoreJabra says it’s exiting the consumer headphones business just as it announces new earbuds
Jabra is exiting the consumer earbuds business. The move is shocking as it comes only a day after the company unveiled new models of its Elite earbuds.
Read MoreHow AirPods Pro will know when you're trying to silently interact with Siri
More details now how Apple's upcoming Siri Interactions and Voice Isolation features will work reliably on AirPods Pro.
Read MorewatchOS 11 lets you take a day off working out without losing your streak
The new watchOS update includes a new app called Vitals as well as helpful new features for the Activity app.
Read MoreHumane is said to be seeking a $1 billion buyout after only 10,000 orders of its terrible AI Pin
Humane is reportedly trying to sell itself for $1 billion after receiving just 10,000 orders for its confuddling, expensive and ultimately pretty useless AI Pin. The device was savaged by reviewers.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Humane’s AI pin is hot (not in a good way)
The biggest news stories this morning: Humane's on fire, Starliner's in space, and YouTube's... doing the bare minimum.
Read MoreAfter its reputation went up in flames, Humane warns users its charging case may too
Humane is warning customers not to use the AI Pin's charging case due to a potential "fire safety risk."
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Xbox (8)
Xbox Gaming coming to select Amazon Fire TV devices in July
Great for consumers, by another ill omen for Microsoft's console business.
Read MoreForza Horizon 4 will be pulled from digital stores and Game Pass in December
Xbox will stop selling Forza Horizon 4 on Steam and the Microsoft Store later this year due to expiring licenses.
Read MoreMicrosoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer: 'I think we should have a handheld'
After announcing several new Xbox Series X consoles including a $600 special edition model, Microsoft may be working on another one.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Xbox refresh can't compete with its leaked roadmap
Microsoft showed off three new Xbox models yesterday, but anyone following the mass of leaks last year may have been surprised at how little changed for this mid-cycle refresh.
Read MoreAn all-digital Xbox Series X is coming this holiday season
Microsoft revealed three new Xbox variants, including an Xbox Series X with no disc drive.
Read MoreGears of War: E-Day is the origin story of the Gears franchise
As the grand finale of Xbox's Summer Game Fest showcase, we were treated to the exclusive premiere of the latest addition to the Gears series.
Read MoreXbox’s Fable reboot will come to Xbox Series X/S and PC next year
The game is slated to hit Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2025, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. The company dropped a new trailer for Fable during the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday.
Read MoreBoth Octopath Traveler games are now on Xbox Game Pass
Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2 are now on Game Pass. Other early June additions include The Callisto Protocol and Still Wakes The Deep.
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