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LG's new UltraGear lineup includes a bendable 5K OLED
LG is introducing three new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors ahead of CES 2025: a bendable 5K OLED model, curved 49-inch model and curved 39-inch model.
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Apple’s Magic Mouse may be getting a big makeover in the next year or so
Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a redesigned Magic Mouse that will fix some of the most common complaints. And, its upcoming new AirTag will get a new ultra-wideband chip for greater range.
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AI (31)
OpenAI's for-profit plan includes a public benefit corporation
OpenAI has finally shared how it plans to become a for-profit company.
Read MoreGoogle's Gemini Deep Research tool is now available globally
A little more than a week after announcing Gemini Deep Research, Google is making the tool available to more people.
Read MoreOpenAI's next-generation o3 model will arrive early next year
After nearly two weeks of announcements, OpenAI capped off its 12 Days of OpenAI livestream series with a preview of its next-generation frontier model.
Read MoreGoogle accused of using novices to fact-check Gemini's AI answers
Reviewers can no longer skip prompts outside their expertise.
Read MoreOpenAI brings ChatGPT to WhatsApp
Starting today, if you add 1 (800) ChatGPT to your contacts, you can start using the chatbot over WhatsApp.
Read MoreYouTube is helping high-profile actors and athletes monetize their AI likenesses
YouTube is teaming up with the world's largest talent agency, CAA, to help its high-profile actors and athletes monitor their AI likenesses.
Read MoreNVIDIA’s latest compact generative AI supercomputer is also its cheapest
NVIDIA's new NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit is the cheapest compact AI supercomputer available. It's now available for $249.
Read MoreGoogle’s new AI tool Whisk uses images as prompts
The Google Labs experiment lets you upload one or more pictures (and add optional text prompts) to create a new image.
Read MoreChatGPT Search is now available to everyone
If you've been waiting patiently to try ChatGPT Search, you won't have to wait much longer if you're a free user.
Read MoreGoogle's new AI video model sucks less at physics
Google may have only recently begun rolling out its Veo generative AI to enterprise customers, but the company is not wasting any time getting a new version of the video tool out to early testers.
Read MoreOpenAI published more of Elon Musk’s emails if that’s something you want to read
OpenAI is pushing against Elon Musk's injunction to prevent the AI startup from becoming a for-profit company with evidence he was actually for the idea.
Read MoreGoogle’s NotebookLM Audio Overviews will now let you call in with a question
Google is updating NotebookLM's Audio Overviews to make the interactive, alongside a redesign of the AI notebook's interface and a new premium subscription.
Read MoreACLU highlights the rise of AI-generated police reports — what could go wrong?
The ACLU is sounding a warning about police use of AI in creating reports, saying the tech could produce errors that affect evidence and court cases.
Read MoreMasterClass On Call gives you on-demand access to AI facsimiles of its experts
As of today, there are two AI personas, with more coming in the future.
Read MoreJarvis, Google's web-browsing AI, is now officially known as Project Mariner
Project Mariner is an experimental Chrome extension that can help you navigate websites.
Read MoreGemini 2.0 is Google's most capable AI model yet and available to preview today
The battle for AI supremacy is heating up.
Read MoreGoogle's Gemini Deep Research tool is here to answer your most complicated questions
Starting today, Gemini Advanced users can use Deep Research to create comprehensive but easy-to-read reports on complex topics.
Read MoreYouTube's AI-powered auto dubbing tool has finally arrived
The platform first announced the feature last year.
Read MoreYelp adds AI-powered scores to business pages
Yelp's new AI feature read customer reviews and rates certain aspects of service with a number.
Read MoreGrok’s new ‘Aurora’ image generator is back, and rolling out to everyone on X
Aurora appeared for Grok users on Saturday but was later taken down. In a tweet, Elon Musk called it "our internal image generation system" and noted it's still in beta.
Read MoreOpenAI's Sora video generation AI model arrives globally later today
Following a preview at the start of the year, OpenAI's Sora video model is available to the public.
Read MoreAI’s next job? Making assignments for college courses
UCLA professors are using a new AI-powered tool for materials.
Read MoreCrypto evangelist David Sacks will serve as Trump's AI and cryptocurrency advisor
On Thursday evening, president-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce that he was appointing former PayPal COO David Sacks as his "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar."
Read MoreGoogle DeepMind's Genie 2 can generate interactive 3D worlds
Google DeepMind's new algorithm can create simulated 3D worlds and sustain them for as long as a minute.
Read MoreOpenAI wants $200 a month for its most advanced features
Starting today, ChatGPT users can pay $200 per month for ChatGPT Pro, which includes access to OpenAI's most advanced models.
Read MoreMicrosoft starts testing Copilot Vision in Edge
The experimental feature scans the websites you browse in Edge and can have a chat with you about them. Microsoft is taking a strict approach to security and privacy.
Read MoreHumane CosmOS kinda turns everything into a Pin
Humane's universally derided AI pin was a flop, so it's now pivoting to software.
Read MoreOpenAI signs deal with Palmer Luckey’s Anduril to develop military AI
The two companies will work on improving aerial drone defenses. OpenAI removed policy language last January that prohibited military and warfare use.
Read MoreDeepMind's GenCast AI is really good at forecasting the weather
On Wednesday, Google's DeepMind division announced what may go down as the most significant advancement in weather forcasting in nearly eight decades of work.
Read MoreOpenAI may launch Sora, its text-to-video model, very soon
OpenAI may launch its text-to-video model Sora soon. Starting December 5, the company will also have 12 days of new features and demos.
Read MoreGoogle's generative AI video model is available in private preview
Google has begun rolling out private access to its Veo and Imagen 3 generative AI models.
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Apps (9)
Flipboard just launched Surf, which is sort of like an RSS feed for the open social web
The news app Flipboard just launched something called Surf. This app allows users to browse the open social web, which includes services like Mastodon and Bluesky.
Read MoreApple Maps' Look Around is now available on the web
Apple has rolled out Look Around for Maps on the web.
Read MoreAirbnb is deploying “anti-party technology” to ruin your NYE party
Airbnb is rolling out "anti-party technology" that uses machine learning to block bookings that might be used for New Year's Eve parties.
Read MoreUnited Airlines will integrate Apple's Share Item Location feature into its mobile app
United Airlines is integrating Apple's Share Item Location feature into its mobile app, making it easier to track down lost baggage equipped with AirTags.
Read MoreThere’s now an Apple Pay alternative for iPhone users in Norway
Vipps MobilePay is the world's first Apple Pay alternative using the same iPhone NFC technology.
Read MoreBrazilian judge overturns ruling that forced Apple to open up its Store
A Brazilian federal court has overturned an injunction forcing Apple to open up its App Store, ruling that it was "disproportionate and unnecessary.
Read MoreCalifornia will require fingerprint screening for Uber drivers to provide rideshares to minors
California is introducing new requirements aimed at protecting young passengers traveling alone in taxis and rideshares.
Read MoreNew Mexico state IDs can now be added to digital wallets
New Mexico has rolled out support for digital state IDs in Google and Apple's wallet apps.
Read MorePeloton is introducing a new audio-focused strength training app
Peloton is launching a new app called Strength+ that guides users through strength workouts with audio.
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Audio (3)
Apple finally launches its multi-track recording tool for Voice Memos
Apple has launched its multi-track recording tool for Voice Memos, which is part of iOS 18.2. It only works for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Read MoreApple Music expands its live radio offerings with three new stations
Apple has added three new live radio stations to its lineup. There's one focused on Latin music from around the globe and another for club tunes.
Read MoreRode's latest Wireless GO microphone system boasts 40 hours of on-board storage
Rode just announced the latest iteration of its Wireless GO microphone system. This third-gen device includes plenty of on-board storage and can record audio up to 260 meters away from the source.
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Big Tech (41)
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon will face securities fraud charges in the US
The company's collapse led to $40 billion wiped from the crypto market.
Read MoreTech’s biggest losers in 2024
From AI and AI gadgets to Intel and things that AI touched, here's our list of the worst things in tech this year.
Read MoreThe FTC’s Microsoft antitrust probe reportedly focuses on software bundling
The company reportedly used a government cybersecurity crisis (partially caused by a known exploit in a Microsoft product) to sell more licenses to the feds. Is it 1998 again?
Read MoreRussia bans crypto mining in multiple regions, citing energy concerns
Russia has banned crypto mining operations in ten regions for a period of six years. Additional bans may be instituted when energy demand is peaking.
Read MoreWhite House calls for investigation into China’s alleged anti-competitive semiconductor industry
The White House wants to look into China's business practices that may have hindered competition in the semiconductor industry.
Read MoreGoogle could be accused of antitrust practices in Japan
The Japan Fair Trade Commission is reportedly set to announce violations related to Chrome.
Read MoreInappropriate apps rated as safe for young children are prevalent in the App Store, report warns
Research led by Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action looked into apps rated as appropriate for kids aged 4+, 9+ and 12+.
Read MoreDOC finalizes semiconductor awards totaling nearly $7 billion for Samsung, Texas Instruments and Amkor
The awards will be given out based on the companies' completion of project milestones, the Department of Commerce said.
Read MoreGoogle proposes alternative remedies for its search monopoly after DOJ demands radical changes
Google filed a proposal on Friday night hitting back at the DOJ's proposed remedies, which include the sale of Chrome.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: The AI hype train stalled in 2024
We began the year with enormous hype around artificial intelligence, but that's cooled off.
Read MoreAmazon to pay OSHA $145,000 in workplace safety settlement
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reached a settlement with Amazon about alleged hazardous workplace conditions at ten of the tech giant's facilities.
Read MoreApple and Meta are beefing over the DMA’s mandated interoperability requests
Apple has complained regarding Meta's numerous interoperability requests on the grounds of potential privacy risks. Meta does not agree.
Read MorePornHub is breaking up with Florida
The adult website says it will block Florida residents from using the site starting on January 1, 2025.
Read MoreFive more Amazon facilities authorize worker strikes
Amazon workers are protesting low salaries, unsafe work condition and Amazon's refusal to recognize its union.
Read MoreUS Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s ban appeal
The court will arguments on January 10. The bill, signed by President Biden in April, requires ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban in the US.
Read MoreGrubhub settles with the FTC over adding restaurants without their consent
It's also accused of inflating driver pay expectations, blocking accounts with large gift card balances and adding junk fees.
Read MoreElon Musk, SpaceX reportedly under federal review for undisclosed meetings with foreign leaders
Three federal reviews are looking into how Elon Musk and SpaceX handled reporting protocols designed to protect classified information.
Read MoreElon Musk is opening a preschool near his Texas business operations
Not content with meddling in politics, Elon Musk's next venture is an attempt to reimagine the United States' education system.
Read MoreAmazon workers at two NYC warehouses are set to go on strike
Workers at two Amazon warehouses in New York City are set to go on strike over pay and working conditions. They claim that the company has yet to come to the table to negotiate a union contract.
Read MoreFTC bans hidden junk fees on tickets and short-term lodging purchases
There should be more transparency about additional fees.
Read MoreIreland fines Meta $263 million for 2018 View As data breach
The hackers gained access to a range of users' personal information.
Read MoreAmazon ignored internal studies on injuries, Senate investigation claims
Senate investigation claims that Amazon has ignored internal studies on injuries in favor of speed and results.
Read MoreUK internet watchdog gives social media companies three months to improve safety or face huge fines
It follows passage of the Online Safety Act.
Read MoreNow Meta is trying to stop OpenAI’s for-profit conversion too
Meta's letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta comes a few weeks after Elon Musk filed an injunction seeking to block OpenAI's switch to a for-profit.
Read MoreSkype phases out credits and phone numbers
Subscriptions replace credits moving forward. Meanwhile, the platform has no remaining way to set up a new custom phone number.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Apple's Genmoji are AI disappointments
At long last, iPhone users have access to Apple's AI image generation tools, Genmoji (for customized emoji) and Image Playground.
Read MoreAustralia demands big social platforms pay local news publishers
Meta rescinded on a deal from 2021 earlier this year.
Read MoreBeReal accused of annoying users into sharing their data
Austrian advocacy group Noyb filed the complaint.
Read MoreUS Supreme Court bails on NVIDIA case, allowing a shareholder lawsuit to proceed
The one-sentence decision essentially says the court never should have taken the case. In the November arguments, justices across the ideological spectrum sounded fed up with the case's technical details.
Read MoreTrump’s DOJ obtained more private communications from third-parties including Apple
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell had their phone call and text message records subpoenaed by President Donald Trump's Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2018.
Read MoreEU digs further into Google and Meta's secret ad campaign targeting minors
Ads targeted under 18s, a banned practice.
Read MoreApple sued for failing to implement tools that would detect CSAM in iCloud
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a potential group of 2,680 victims, The New York Times reports.
Read MoreGoogle sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm
The CFPB said on Friday that it has "reasonable cause to determine that Google has engaged in conduct that poses risks to consumers," based on customer complaints about Google Pay.
Read MoreX helped senators update the Kids Online Safety Act so it can't be ‘used to stifle expression’
Proponents of KOSA are pushing for it to be passed before the end of the year after it's spent months stalled in the House.
Read MoreThree and Vodafone will merge in the UK
It requires an investment in the billions from both companies.
Read MoreAmazon sued for alleged Prime delivery disparities in two majority-Black DC neighborhoods
Amazon is being sued for allegedly excluding two majority-Black DC neighborhoods from receiving Prime deliveries quickly.
Read MoreMeta wants to use nuclear power for its data centers
Meta has confirmed its plans to use nuclear power to fuel US data centers.
Read MoreFormer Celsius CEO pleads guilty to two fraud charges
Alex Mashinsky, founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, has pleaded guilty to two fraud charges.
Read MoreIndonesia expects Apple to invest $1 billion to get the iPhone 16 back on sale
Indonesia is expecting Apple to invest $1 billion and open manufacturing facilities in the country.
Read MoreIntel's CEO Pat Gelsinger has suddenly retired
About 15,000 employees were let go recently.
Read MoreElon Musk asks court to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit
Elon Musk accused OpenAI and Microsoft of anticompetitive practices in a new filing that seeks to stop OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit model.
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Buying Guides (5)
The 12 best gadgets we reviewed this year
Great cameras and drones peppered the list of Engadget reviews with the highest scores.
Read MoreTech's biggest winners in 2024
Our team looks back on the highlights of 2024, including gadgets, apps and games.
Read MoreHow to spend your $100 gift card after Christmas
These are the best ways to spend your $100 gift card after Christmas.
Read MoreThe best ways to spend your $50 gift card
These are the best tech items to spend your $50 gift card on, power banks to streaming sticks to smart lights.
Read MoreOur favorite tech we bought in 2024
These are all of the best gadgets Engadget editors bought this year, from wired headphones to to rice cookers to VR headsets.
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Cameras (5)
In 2024, the camera of the year was a drone
2024 was mostly a dull year for cameras, except for DJI's Neo, which brought aerial photography in reach of nearly everyone.
Read MoreDJI evades US ban but has one year to prove its products aren't a national security threat
The NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) spending bill has just been release and it grants DJI a year's grace before it's potentially banned in the US.
Read MoreBlackmagic’s Vision Pro camera is available for pre-order and costs $30,000
Blackmagic's URSA Cine Immersive is the first camera that can shoot in Apple Immersive Video format, and it's available to pre-order now for $29,995.
Read MoreAdobe’s new Photoshop tool can clean away window reflections
Adobe has a new experimental Reflection Removal tool that can remove reflections from photographs shot through windows. It's available to try out now in Photoshop.
Read MoreGoogle Photos now has a 2024 recap feature
Google Photos just got a yearly recap feature, similar to Spotify Wrapped or Apple Replay. It also provides personalized captions created by AI.
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Computing (10)
Seagate teases its first HAMR-based hard drive
Seagate's Exos M HDD will offer 30 or 32TB of storage once it goes on sale.
Read MoreHDMI 2.2 could make its debut at CES next month
The HDMI Forum said it it will announce a new HDMI specification on January 6.
Read MoreBosch signs agreement for up to $225 million in CHIPS Act funding
The company is converting a Roseville, CA plant it purchased into one that produces silicon carbide semiconductors for the auto industry. It's expected to create up to 1,700 jobs.
Read MoreGoogle's Willow quantum chip breakthrough is hidden behind a questionable benchmark
Google debuted Willow, its latest quantum chip, on Wednesday, and if you've spent any time online since, you've undoubtedly run into some breathless reporting about it.
Read MoreChinese regulators are investigating NVIDIA for potential antitrust violations
Chinese regulators are investigating NVIDIA over a potential antitrust violation related to its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies in 2020.
Read MoreThe Raspberry Pi 500 is a $90 computer in a keyboard
The Raspberry Pi 500 is a $90 computer in a keyboard, comparable to the Raspberry Pi 5.
Read MoreBitcoin price breaks the $100,000 barrier for the first time
The cryptocurrency hit the milestone for the first time in its nearly 16-year history.
Read MoreMicrosoft confirms the Windows 11 TPM security requirement isn't going anywhere
With the end date for Windows 10 less than a year away, people still using that operating system will need to start preparing to enter the Windows 11 era.
Read MoreFiring Pat Gelsinger doesn't solve Intel’s problems
Intel has fired CEO Pat Gelsinger part-way through his turnaround plan. But changing the head probably won't fix a legacy of bad business decisions.
Read MoreChina has banned certain metal exports in retaliation to the US chip restrictions
China has just stopped all exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the US in response to further US chip restrictions aimed at China.
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Cybersecurity (9)
The US Treasury Department says it was hacked in a China-linked cyberattack
The US Treasury Department says that employee documents and workstations were accessed as part of a Chinese state-affiliated cyberattack.
Read MoreHackers injected malicious code into several Chrome extensions in recent attack
The attack affected Cyberhaven's Chrome extension, and reportedly others including ParrotTalks, Uvoice and VPNCity.
Read MoreHealthcare organizations in the US may soon get a cybersecurity overhaul
A new proposal aims to make security measures like multifactor authentication and encryption standard for healthcare organizations.
Read MoreJudge finds spyware-maker NSO Group liable for attacks on WhatsApp users
WhatsApp has won its case against the NSO Group, the firm behind the Pegasus spyware used by governments for surveillance.
Read MoreThe US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues Zelle and four of its partner banks
The government agency sued Zelle's operating company and four of its partner banks (JPMorgan Chase, Bank Of America and Wells Fargo). The CFPB says the service hasn't done enough to protect consumers from fraud.
Read MoreTP-Link routers are being investigated by several US authorities
TP-Link is being investigated by several US authorities as some of its routers have been linked to cyberattacks.
Read MoreHackers may have stolen hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders’ sensitive info in RIBridges cyberattack
The attack targeted the RIBridges system, which Rhode Islanders use to apply for government assistance programs including Medicaid and SNAP.
Read MoreThe FTC warns gamified job scams are on the rise
The Federal Trade Commission warns that scams asking people to rate videos or review productions are rising at an alarming rate.
Read MoreFirefox will no longer support “do not track” feature
Mozilla Firefox will no longer let users send "do not track" requests, retiring the feature after more than a decade of service.
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Deals (79)
The Apple Watch Series 10 is back down to its Black Friday price
The Apple Watch Series 10 is down to $329. This is the same low price we saw during Black Friday.
Read MoreThe Beats Studio Pro headphones are half off right now
The Apple subsidiary's flagship cans are only $170 — nearly a record low. They bring better audio, ANC and Spatial Audio compared to the previous model.
Read MoreA four-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale for a record low of $70
You can snag a four-pack of Apple AirTags for just $70. This is a record-low price.
Read MoreThe Roku Streaming Stick 4K is back on sale for $29
One of our favorite streaming players is down to the same price we saw on Black Friday.
Read MoreOur favorite Sony earbuds hit an all-time low, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the Sony WF-1000XM5 for $198, the Apple iPad for $250 and the PlayStation 5 for $424, among others.
Read MoreThe 10th-gen iPad is back on sale for $250
Pick one up as a last minute holiday present for a loved one — or yourself.
Read MoreEmber's smart travel mug with Find My integration is 30 percent off
You can get it for just $140 right now, which is still expensive, but better than $200.
Read MoreTwelve South's AirFly SE Bluetooth dongle drops to only $30
The AIrFly SE, a Bluetooth dongle that transmits audio from in-flight entertainment systems and other devices, has dropped to a record low price. It can be yours for $30.
Read MoreGet a free $20 Amazon gift card when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is now at a record-low $190. You can also get a free $20 Amazon gift card if you select the bundle.
Read MoreThe latest Beats Pill is $50 off right now
The 2024 version of the Beats Pill is currently $50 off right now.
Read MoreAnker's Prime Power Bank with charging base is back on sale for a record-low price
Get the power bank and charging base for $110.
Read MoreMasterClass subscriptions are buy one, get one free in this last-minute gift deal
If you're looking for a holiday gift, MasterClass has something that may catch your attention.
Read MoreAnker's 3-in-1 power bank drops to just $20, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
This week, we found discounts on the latest Apple Watch, the Paperwhite Kindle, a slew of Anker accessories and Sonos speakers.
Read MoreIt’s the last day to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $29
Get it with the checkout code GAMEPASS.
Read MoreSonos soundbars and speakers are up to 39 percent off
The most compact Sonos soundbar is 39 percent off ahead of the holidays. The Sonos Ray can be yours for $169 as part of a broader sale on the company's speakers and soundbars.
Read MoreApple's updated MagSafe wireless charger is on sale for $35
If you recently bought yourself an iPhone 16, now is a great time to pick up a wireless charger for it, with Amazon discounting Apple's latest MagSafe charger.
Read MoreOne of our favorite air fryers is 27 percent off right now
The Cosori 6-quart 9-in-1 air fryer is $88 right now.
Read MoreThe Backbone One mobile controller is back on sale for $69
One of the best mobile gaming controllers is back on sale just ahead of the holidays. The Backbone One can be yours for $69, or $31 off the regular price.
Read MoreSony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are back on sale for $100 off
The Thanksgiving holiday might have come and gone, but one of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now are back to their Black Friday price.
Read MoreOne of our favorite robot vacuums is on sale for only $129
One of our favorite robot vacuums is 48 percent off. Anker's Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S Max was already our pick for the best ultra budget robot vacuum, and it's an even better deal at $129.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel tablets are up to 30 percent off
The Google Pixel tablet is now 30 percent off and at its lowest price point.
Read MoreThe PlayStation 5 is still $75 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include $75 off the PlayStation 5, $70 off the Apple Watch Series 10 and a new low for Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC.
Read MoreApple's AirPods 4 with ANC drop to a new low of $139
The ANC-enabled version of Apple's AirPods 4 have dropped to their lowest price to date. They can be yours for $139.
Read MoreOne of our favorite Bluetooth speakers is 41 percent off right now
Get the Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker for just $100.
Read MoreWalmart Cyber Monday deals are still going: Shop sales from Apple, Nintendo, PlayStation and Ninja
Cyber Monday is behind us, but there are still plenty of tech deals at Walmart.
Read MorePlayStation Cyber Monday deals still available include $75 off PS5 Slim consoles
The PlayStation 5 Slim is on sale for a record low: the prices range from $375 to $425, depending on which model you choose.
Read MoreThe best Cyber Monday deals you can still shop from Apple, Amazon, Walmart, Target and others
These are the best Cyber Monday tech deals you can still get today, including up to 50 percent off earbuds, laptops, smartwatches and more.
Read MorePeacock Cyber Monday streaming deal: Last chance to get a one-year subscription for only $20
Peacock subscriptions are on sale for Cyber Monday. Customers can get a year for $20 or six months at $2 per month.
Read MoreThe best Cyber Monday kitchen deals will save you up to 41 percent on Ninja, Breville, KitchenAid, Fellow and more
We've tested, reviewed and used hundreds of cooking gadgets and appliances -- and right now many of the stuff we've found worthy is on sale for Cyber Monday.
Read MoreThe best Cyber Monday Apple deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and AirTags we could find
Here are the best Cyber Monday deals we could find on Apple devices like iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more.
Read MoreUdemy's Cyber Monday sale ends soon: Last chance to save up to 85 percent on online tech courses
From AI to coding to Photoshop and more, refresh your IT skills or start fresh with deep discounts.
Read MoreCyber Monday gaming deals for 2024: The best sales for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PC
Here are the best Cyber Monday gaming deals we can find, with deals for the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Meta Quest and PC.
Read MoreThe best Cyber Monday speaker deals for 2024: Big savings on JBL, Sonos, Echo, Marshall and more
Not every speaker on sale for Cyber Monday is worth the money -- but the ones here come from our reviews and recommendations.
Read MoreShark's excellent AI Ultra robot vacuum is half off for Cyber Monday
If you've been patiently waiting to buy a robot vacuum for your home, one of Engadget's favorites is on sale for Cyber Monday.
Read MoreMax Cyber Monday streaming deal ends tonight: Get six months of access for only $18
Max's Cyber Monday deal offers a 70% discount on the Max with Ads plan, which usually costs $10 monthly. New and returning subscribers can get six months of the streaming service for $18 (billed each month).
Read MoreThe best Cyber Monday laptop deals for 2024: Save on notebooks from Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo and more
Here are the best Cyber Monday laptop deals we've found, with deals on MacBooks, Windows machines, gaming notebooks and Chromebooks.
Read MoreCyber Monday Apple deals discount the AirPods Pro 2 to an all-time-low price
Cyber Monday deals have discounted the Apple AirPods Pro 2 to a super-low price.
Read MoreAnker Cyber Monday deals: Save big on some of our favorite power banks, wireless chargers and other accessories
Cyber Monday deals on Anker charging gear have discounted some of our top-rated power banks, wireless chargers and other accessories.
Read MoreDisney+ and Hulu Cyber Monday streaming deal ends tonight: Get one year of the Duo Basic bundle for $36
This is the final day for a big Cyber Monday deal on the Disney+ and Hulu bundle: One year for only $36.
Read MoreThe best Cyber Monday SSD deals for 2024: Save on storage gear from Samsung, WD, Crucial and others
Here are the best Cyber Monday SSD deals we can find, with discounts on portable drives, microSD cards and other storage gear as well.
Read MoreCyber Monday subscription deals for 2024: The best sales on Disney+, Peacock, Hulu, MasterClass and others
Cyber Monday deals have brought down the prices of many subscriptions, including streaming services like Hulu and Disney+, VPNs like Express VPN and more.
Read MoreThe 70 best Cyber Monday tech deals under $50
We found dozens of electronics that we've tested ourselves on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday -- and all are less than $50 each.
Read MoreAmazon Cyber Monday deals: The best sales on Kindles, Echo speakers, Ring doorbells and more
Amazon Cyber Monday deals have brought the prices of all of the company's in-house made devices down, including Kindles, Echo speakers, Fire TVs and more.
Read MoreApple Cyber Monday deals bring a four-pack of AirTags down to $70
You can pick up a four-pack of Apple AirTags for a super-low price right now thanks to Cyber Monday deals.
Read MoreThe best Cyber Monday TV deals for 2024: Save on models from Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense and more
Here are the best Cyber Monday TV deals we could find, including discounts from Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense and more.
Read MoreLego Cyber Monday deals: Save up to 29 percent on Star Wars, Super Mario sets
These are the best Lego Cyber Monday deals you can get this year, including steep discounts on Super Mario and Star Wars sets.
Read MoreThe best Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals you can still get from Shark, iRobot, Dyson and more
These are the best Cyber Monday deals on robot vacuums and cordless vacuums you can get this year.
Read MoreCyber Monday PlayStation deals discount the DualSense wireless controller to $54
The iconic PS5 DualSense controller is on sale for just $55 as part of Sony Cyber Monday deals.
Read MoreCyber Monday deals include a $110 discount on the Dyson Airwrap
You get a bunch of attachments and a storage case with it.
Read MoreCyber Monday deals discount the Kindle Scribe by 21 percent
Amazon's 16GB Kindle Scribe is down to $270 in a Cyber Monday deal. The ereader as a 10.2-inch display and supports handwriting input with a stylus.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch SE is 40 percent off for Cyber Monday
The second-gen Apple Watch SE has dropped to its lowest price to date. A 40mm GPS (i.e. without LTE connectivity) model has dropped to $149.
Read MoreDyson Cyber Monday deals get you $200 off the 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum
Dyson's 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is on sale for Cyber Monday. It hasn't been on sale since its introduction.
Read MoreBose QuietComfort headphones are 43 percent off for Cyber Monday
The newest Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for $200. That ties a record-low price.
Read MoreSonos Cyber Monday deals include up to $200 off soundbars and speakers
Sonos Cyber Monday deals include up to $200 off audio gear, including the Arc soundbar and Era 300 speaker.
Read MoreCyber Monday Kindle deals include $30 off the 2024 Paperwhite
Amazon's 2024 Kindle Paperwhite is already discounted for Cyber Monday. The new ereader has faster page turns, a larger screen and longer battery life. It's marked down to $130 ($30 off).
Read MoreCyber Monday deals discount the Sonos Five smart speaker by $110
The best-sounding Sonos speaker is on sale for Cyber Monday. The Sonos Five can be yours for $439.
Read MoreAmazon Cyber Monday deals include the Echo Buds for only $25
We chose them as our favorite budget open design earbuds.
Read MoreCyber Monday phone deals include the Google Pixel 8a for $100 off
The Google Pixel 8a is our pick for the best midrange smartphone on the market. Both the 128GB and 256GB variants are $100 off for Cyber Monday.
Read MoreXbox Cyber Monday deal: Get the Seagate 2TB expansion card for $200
Seagate's expansion card is one of the best options for expanding your Xbox Series X/S storage. For Cyber Monday, a 2TB version has dropped to $200, its lowest price to date.
Read MoreOur favorite budget wireless earbuds are discounted to $45 for Cyber Monday
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds have features that you'd typically only expect to see on far more expensive models, but they can be yours for just $45 for Cyber Monday.
Read MoreAmazon Cyber Monday deals drop the Oura Ring Gen 3 to a record low
You can save $50 on the basic finishes of the Oura Ring Gen 3 wearable, and the premium finishes are also on sale.
Read MoreAmazon Cyber Monday deals discount the 2024 Roku Ultra to $79
Our pick for the best set-top streaming box is on sale in a Cyber Monday deal. At $79, the 2024 Roku Ultra is available for $20 off.
Read MoreThe DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal is down to the lowest price we've seen for Cyber Monday
The well-regarded DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal is on sale for under $90. This Cyber Monday deal knocks 36 percent off the price.
Read MoreBeats Solo 4 headphones are $100 off on Amazon for Cyber Monday
Check out the range of Beats deals available on Amazon.
Read MoreThe 18 best Cyber Monday deals on camera gear from Nikon, DJI, Canon and others
Cyber Monday is usually the best sale of the year on cameras and accessories and this year there are some particularly great deals.
Read MoreCyber Monday Fire TV deals: Get the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Omni TVs and more at big discounts
Cyber Monday deals make it the best time of the year to scoop up a Fire TV streamer.
Read MoreAnker Black Friday deals: Get up to 47 percent off power banks, wireless chargers and other accessories
Anker Black Friday deals bring record-low prices to some of our favorite charging accessories, including power banks, cables and more.
Read MoreThis Breville Smart Oven air fryer is 20 percent off for Black Friday
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer, which has 11 cooking functions, is on sale for Black Friday.
Read MoreBlack Friday Apple deals drop the Series 10 smartwatch down to a record-low price
The Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to its lowest price to date. Both sizes are $70 off ahead of Black Friday.
Read MoreBose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are still $70 off and down to a record-low Black Friday price
Pick up our favorite noise-canceling earbuds.
Read MoreSamsung Frame TVs are still up to 40 percent off and down to Black Friday prices
Samsung's The Frame is a good TV option for people who don't want a black mirror looming over their room when it's not in use. The 2024 models are 40 percent off for Black Friday.
Read MoreThe best Audible Black Friday deal is still available: Get 3 months of access for only $3
Audible is offering subscriptions to its Premium Plus plan for just $3 for three months. That breaks down to $1 per month.
Read MoreThe 70 best Black Friday tech deals you can still get under $50
We found dozens of electronics that we've tested ourselves on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday -- and all are less than $50 each.
Read MoreLego Black Friday deals you can still get: Up to 32 percent off Star Wars and Super Mario sets
These are the best Lego Black Friday deals you can get this year, including steep discounts on Super Mario and Star Wars sets.
Read MoreBlack Friday gaming deals still available for 2024: The best discounts from Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, Meta and others
Here are the best Black Friday gaming deals we could find, including discounts for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Read MoreThe 51 best Black Friday tech deals you can still get from Amazon, Walmart, Target, Apple and more are up to 50 percent off
The best Black Friday deals are still available right now; these are the best of the bunch.
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Entertainment (4)
Our favorite books we read in 2024
These are the best books the Engadget team read last year.
Read MoreThe Oscars will stream live for the very first time on Hulu
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will stream live on Hulu at the same time it airs on ABC. This is the first time the Oscars have been available for livestreaming.
Read MoreThe Pokémon Company is teaming up with 'Wallace and Gromit' studio Aardman on a mystery project
The Pokémon Company and the iconic animation firm Aardman are teaming up to make a show or a movie of some kind. It comes out in 2027.
Read MoreWhat to read this weekend: Family dysfunction at the end of the world, and the woman who challenged Victorian medicine
This week, we picked up Julia Armfield's Private Rites, Lydia Reeder's The Cure for Women, and Snotgirl by Bryan Lee O'Malley and Leslie Hung.
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Gaming (66)
Dang, 2024 was a great year for horror game fans
When it comes to new horror games, there are times of feast and famine, and this past year we gorged until our bellies bulged and our mouths dripped with gruesome grease.
Read MoreRussia is trying to make its own game consoles in a bid for technological independence
Russia's video game consoles in development exemplifies the country's efforts toward technological sovereignty.
Read MoreThe best mobile gaming controllers for 2025
Here's a list of the best mobile game controllers you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreThe best depressing games to languish to in 2025
What qualifies a video game as "depressing?" Here, we're looking at games that just have a pall over them, whether it's directly from story beats or a more subtle vibe given off by the visuals, music or activities the player has to participate in.
Read MoreEngadget's Balatro of the year 2024
No game this year captured the imagination of the Engadget crew quite like Balatro did, which is why we wrote
Read MoreEngadget's Games of the Year 2024
We played a lot of games in 2024. These were our favorite ones.
Read MoreIn Infinity Nikki, photo mode achieves its ultimate form
I did not expect photo mode to become a highlight of the Infinity Nikki experience, but it's the best use of this feature I've ever seen in a game.
Read MoreSony is now the largest shareholder of FromSoftware’s parent company
Sony has acquired ten percent of Kadokawa, making it the company's largest shareholder. This comes after speculation that Sony was in talks to purchase the company outright.
Read MoreNifty survival horror game Pacific Drive is getting turned into a TV show
The indie hit Pacific Drive is getting turned into a TV series. Director James Wan is on board with the adaptation.
Read MoreWatch the first 'Exodus' gameplay trailer
After unveiling Exodus just over a year ago at The Game Awards, developer Archetype Entertainment has shown off the first gameplay for the sci-fi RPG.
Read More'Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance' servers will shut down in February
Wizards of the Coast is shutting down the online servers for Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance early next year.
Read MoreUnofficial mod transforms the Playdate into a charming robot pet
The unofficial mod, made by a Ubisoft character artist in their spare time, is available for anyone with the right know-how to build.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red confirms it recast Ciri’s voice actor for The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red confirmed to TheGamer that Ciri, previously voiced by Jo Wyatt, is now being played by Ciara Berkeley.
Read MoreThe Game Awards has already set a date for its 2025 show
The Game Awards has announced the date of next year's event, which will be held at LA's Peacock Theater.
Read MoreThe Game Awards 2024: The 15 biggest announcements and new trailers including The Witcher 4 and Elden Ring
The Game Awards are over — here are our top announcements from the show.
Read MoreZeniMax Online Studios workers form their own union
Workers at ZeniMax Online Studios, the developer behind The Elder Scrolls Online, formed a new union with The Communication Workers of America (CWA) on Thursday.
Read MoreElden Ring Nightreign is a co-op spinoff coming in 2025
FromSoftware announced Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone, co-op action game set in the same world as Elden Ring at The Game Awards 2024.
Read MoreRGG reveals a Virtua Fighter revival and a brawler set in the 1910s
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio delivered a meaty one-two punch at The Game Awards. It's making a long-awaited new entry in the Virtua Fighter series as well as a Like A Dragon-style game set in the 1910s.
Read MoreBalatro is an almost perfect mobile port
With Balatro quickly becoming one of the most widely loved games of 2024, we just wanted to take a second to praise the mobile version for being an almost perfect port.
Read MoreOnimusha's back!
Capcom has announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the first new Onimusha game since the original 2001 PS2 version was remastered in 2019.
Read MoreDispatch is a new narrative game from ex-Telltale developers
One of the highlights from The Game Awards last night was the moment Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul and voice actor Laura Bailey took the stage to reveal Dispatch.
Read MorePlayStation 5 review (2024): A smaller console with a bigger game library
Sony's PS5 redesign is a smaller console with slightly more storage and the same incredible selection of hit games. It's easy to see how it's dominated this console cycle.
Read MoreAn Okami sequel is on the way, nearly two decades later
There were several major surprise announcements during this year's edition of The Game Awards, but perhaps none was quite as out of the blue as word of a sequel to Okami.
Read MoreMafia: The Old Country is a Sicilian prequel arriving summer 2025
2K Games' consistently sporadic Mafia series will return in 2025.
Read MoreThe Overcooked team has a new creepy-cute co-op game called Stage Fright
Stage Fright brings Overcooked-style chaos to a series of escape rooms in a spooky, Luigi's Mansion kind of world.
Read MoreSquid Game: Unleashed will be playable at launch without a Netflix subscription
You'll be able to play it with only a Netflix account (no subscription required) when it premieres on December 17.
Read MoreThe Outer Worlds 2 gameplay trailer reveals it's coming to PS5 as well as Xbox
We told you back in 2021 that The Outer Worlds 2 was a thing that existed, and now, more than three years later, we have evidence in support of this claim: a gameplay trailer.
Read MoreBorderlands 4 gameplay trailer shows four new Vault Hunters having a bad day
At today's Game Awards, we got a proper look at the new lootin' shootin' game.
Read MoreRagebound is a new Ninja Gaiden game from the team behind Blasphemous
The Ninja Gaiden series looks to be in good hands, with Blasphemous studio The Game Kitchen working on a new game in the beloved franchise.
Read MoreFumito Ueda's follow-up to The Last Guardian is an untitled dark sci-fi game
Influential game director Fumito Ueda is back with a brief look at his first new game since 2016.
Read MoreIt Takes Two studio returns with dueling sci-fi and fantasy worlds in Split Fiction
Split Fiction is a co-op adventure where players leap between sci-fi and fantasy worlds in a bid to escape the clutches of a greedy publishing corporation.
Read MoreThe first Witcher 4 trailer sees Ciri kicking butt
I don't think any of us expected to see CD Projekt Red preview The Witcher 4 anytime soon.
Read MoreThe next game from the Sifu team is... a 5v5 arcade soccer title?
Sloclap, the developer of Absolver and Sifu has revealed its next game. But rather than another brawler, the studio is making Rematch, a 5v5 online arcade soccer title.
Read MoreWB Montreal Games reportedly lays off 99 workers ahead of the holidays
The employees were reportedly given eight weeks' notice. It coincides with Rocksteady pulling the plug on its Suicide Squad game... from earlier this year.
Read MoreDon’t miss The Game Awards 2024 right here at 7:30PM ET
More than 96 games, developers and individuals received a nomination for this year's Game Awards.
Read MoreEpic Games' app store will be preinstalled on millions of Android phones
Epic Games has struck a deal with mobile provider Telefónica to have its games storefront pre-installed on millions of Android devices in Europe and Latin America.
Read MoreHere are the 14 most interesting titles from the Day of the Devs Game Awards stream
The Day of the Devs Game Awards stream is over and done with. Here are the most notable games that we spotted.
Read MoreFeltopia is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up animated in felt
Feltopia continues a trend of stop-motion games but there's something different about this one. It's animated using felt.
Read More'PBJ — The Musical' is a coming-of-age game with Shakespearean sandwiches
PBJ is a side-scrolling narrative adventure built out of real-life paper collages, with images cut from vintage cookbooks and stitched together via stop-motion.
Read MoreBalatro+ is Apple's Arcade Game of the Year because of course it is
It made its way to iOS in September.
Read MoreWatch the Day of the Devs 2024 Game Awards stream here at 12PM ET
The second annual Game Awards-themed Day of the Devs indie game showcase will on December 11 at 12PM ET.
Read MoreDespelote is dribbling its way to the Nintendo Switch
Join your friends for an afternoon game of football in Panic's Despelote.
Read MoreMonument Valley 3 is out today for your puzzling pleasure
As with the previous two games, Monument Valley 3 is a lush, meditative experience about perspective.
Read MoreFTC paying out first round of Fortnite refunds
Epic Games paid $245 million to the FTC that will be distributed as rebates to Fortnite players.
Read MoreStill Wakes The Deep's eldritch terrors are now available in a black-and-white mode
Still Wakes The Deep is one of this year's standout horror games, and the latest update adds a black-and-white mode.
Read MoreSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s current season is its last
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League won't get a new season, but the game's servers will stay up for now.
Read MoreYouTube introduces multiplayer mini-games on Playables
Test it on one of the two supported titles.
Read MoreThe Talos Principle: Reawakened is a ground-up remake built in Unreal Engine 5
Croteam and Devolver Digital have announced The Talos Principle: Reawakened, a "radically overhauled" version of the puzzle/story game The Talos Principle.
Read MoreEcho: The Oracle’s Scroll is a must-play combatless metroidvania for Playdate
Echo: The Oracle's scroll is a new Playdate game from developer bumbleborn.
Read MoreYou can now get a yellow charging brick for $5 to match your Playdate’s cable
The Playdate store is now selling a 10W power adapter. But, shipping costs more than the block itself.
Read MoreApple Vision Pro could soon work with PlayStation VR2 controllers
Mark Gurman reports in the Power On newsletter that Apple and Sony have been working for months to bring PS VR2 controller support to the Vision Pro.
Read MoreFortnite is getting a 5v5 first-person shooter mode
Fortnite's first-person shooter mode, Ballistic, arrives in early access on December 11. Players will be split into two teams for 5v5 matches.
Read MoreRiot is making a physical League of Legends TCG, and it's not LoR
Riot just announced a forthcoming trading card game (TCG) based on League of Legends. Project K pulls characters and locations from throughout the franchise's various IPs.
Read MoreNightdive’s ‘The Thing’ remaster is available right now
Nightdive Studios surprise-released a remaster of the 2002 game The Thing, updating the third-person shooter with 4K visuals and new animations.
Read MoreNew trailer for Revenge of the Savage Planet crash lands on YouTube
Play solo or in co-op mode in Revenge of the Savage Planet heading to consoles and PC in May of 2025.
Read MoreOverwatch 2 will test 6v6 role queue matches starting December 17
A new season starts for Overwatch 2 next week, but one of the special modes we'll be getting in the near future is a throwback to the past.
Read MoreEA just made a whole bunch of accessibility patents open-source
EA has made 23 accessibility patents available to other developers, by making them open-source. These patents include technologies for photosensitivity and speech recognition.
Read MoreAmazon is giving away games to promote its Secret Level anthology series
Amazon is offering Prime members free codes to some games that inspired episodes in the upcoming Secret Level animated series.
Read MoreDragon Age: The Veilguard's excellent character creator is now a standalone freebie
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is known for its fantastic character creator. Now it's free for everyone.
Read MoreA physical deck of Balatro cards can soon be yours for $16
Balatro is one of the hottest games of the year and you'll soon be able to own a physical set of playing cards based on it.
Read MoreFantasian, an Apple Arcade RPG, is now coming to consoles and PC
Former Apple Arcade exclusive RPG Fantasian is coming to consoles and PC as Fantasian Neo Dimension.
Read MoreUbisoft is giving up on XDefiant
Ubisoft's first-person shooter XDefiant, which launched less than six months ago with some success, will shut down on June 3, 2025.
Read MoreAmazon Prime members can play Death Stranding for free on Luna this month
Amazon has revealed the list of games that Prime members can claim at no extra cost. There's also a fresh batch of titles for subscribers to check out on Luna, including Death Stranding: Director's Cut.
Read MoreCall of Duty is getting some kind of game mode inspired by Squid Game
Both Call of Duty 6 and Warzone are entering into collaboration with the hit Netflix show Squid Game. This is to commemorate the second season of the program.
Read MoreWarcraft and Warcraft II are leaving GOG on December 13
GOG said it was removing the games at Blizzard's request.
Read MoreTrombone Champ in VR is some of the most ridiculous fun I’ve had all year
Trombone Champ: Unflattened is a great introduction to VR and one of the most ridiculously fun games I've played all year.
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Laptops (3)
LG updates its Gram laptop line ahead of CES 2025
The new Gram Pro, Gram Pro 2-in-1 and Gram Book combine on-device and cloud-based AI features.
Read MoreLenovo’s extendable ThinkBook Plus laptop accidentally unrolled early
Lenovo's next ThinkBook Plus laptop has leaked, and it looks like it will have an extendable, rolling display.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus review: Quirky in ways both good and bad
Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook Plus is a bit quirky, but there's a lot to like, including its large, bright screen and extremely thin and light construction.
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Lifestyle (2)
There's still time at Walmart to get last minute tech gifts from Apple, Sony and more
Get the best gear from Apple, PlayStation, Nintendo, Samsung, Ninja and more.
Read MoreThe best tech gifts from Walmart to give this holiday season
Get the best gear from Apple, PlayStation, Nintendo, Samsung, Ninja and more.
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Mobile (8)
How to use chatGPT on your iPhone
If you're curious how to start using ChatGPT on your iPhone, this how-to will detail how to get started.
Read MoreStarlink’s first nationwide satellite texting service goes live in New Zealand
SpaceX's satellite-to-cell Starlink texting service can now operate throughout New Zealand, thanks to the provider One NZ. There are, however, some serious limitations.
Read MoreElevation Lab's TimeCapsule is a waterproof 10-year battery case for your AirTag
An AirTag accessory called the TimeCapsule can extend its battery life and make it waterproof.
Read MoreT-Mobile opens beta test signups for its Starlink satellite cell service
T-Mobile and Starlink are marching forward with their plan to offer cell service via satellite. The provider is opening up registrations for anyone who wants to beta test the creatively dubbed T-Mobile Starlink service.
Read MoreHow to use Genmoji to make your own custom emojis
You can now create Genmoji if you have iOS 18.2 on a device with Apple Intelligence.
Read MoreApple Intelligence: What's new in iOS 18.2
Apple's answer to AI is continuing to evolve, with more marquee features expected to hit in December.
Read MoreGoogle Wallet can now hold your US passport
Certain TSA checkpoints will accept a digital copy of your US passport in Google Wallet.
Read MoreSamsung's One UI 7 is out in beta and it's chock full of security features
The company's upcoming One UI 7 is out as a beta release. It's filled with all kinds of updated security features, thanks to improved integration with Knox Matrix.
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Music (5)
Musicians demand music labels drop their Internet Archive lawsuit
Musicians have signed an open letter organized by Fight the Future that demands music labels drop their lawsuit against the Internet Archive,
Read MoreEngadget Wrapped: The music we listened to the most in 2024
Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay and Tidal Rewind are here.
Read MoreSpotify Wrapped 2024 includes AI-hosted podcasts discussing your listening habits
See your top artists, albums and more.
Read MoreAmazon Music now has its own version of Spotify Wrapped
Amazon Music just launched Delivered, its own version of Spotify Wrapped. This service is available to both standard customers and Unlimited subscribers.
Read MoreApple Music Replay is here to highlight your impeccable (or terrible) taste
The Apple Music Replay is year to recap your year in music streaming. For the first time, you'll be able to view the roundup in the Apple Music app as well as on the web.
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News (60)
The Morning After: A microwave with a 27-inch touchscreen
The biggest news stories this morning: The US Treasury says it was hacked in a China-linked cyberattack, YouTube copies Netflix's old 'Play Something' button in new test.
Read MoreHuge Volkswagen data leak exposed the locations of 460,000 EV drivers
Volkswagen suffered an immense data leak that exposed the locations of 800,000 EV drivers. This information was reportedly accessible for months.
Read MoreLG slapped a 27-inch touchscreen on its latest microwave
LG just unveiled its latest microwave ahead of CES 2025. The LG Signature microwave features a 27-inch FHD display.
Read MoreMeta is working on a fix for a software update that bricked Quest headsets
Meta is reportedly working on an issue with a software update that bricked some Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets.
Read MoreYouTube copies Netflix's old 'Play Something' button in new test
YouTube is testing a new "Play something" floating action button, borrowing a now-defunct Netflix feature of the same name.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The 12 best gadgets we reviewed in 2024
The biggest news stories this morning: 2024 is on its way to being the hottest year ever, How to use Visual Intelligence, Apple's take on Google Lens, LG's new UltraGear lineup includes a bendable 5K OLED.
Read MoreThis SAD lamp makes the winter almost bearable
Yes, I spend most mornings with a bright light shining at my face and suggest you do too.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Russia bans crypto mining in multiple regions
The biggest news stories this morning: Squid Game will have a third (and final) season in 2025, How to spend your $100 gift card after Christmas, LG found a new job for your standing lamp.
Read MoreLG found a new job for your standing lamp
LG is introducing a new indoor gardening appliance at CES 2025 that's part lamp and part automated indoor garden.
Read MoreHyundai will offer its EV customers free NACS adapters starting next year
Hyundai is offering select EV buyers a free CCS to NACS adapter so that they can charge current models at Tesla's Superchargers.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Nissan and Honda plan to merge
The biggest news stories this morning: White House wants to investigate China's semiconductor industry, X hikes ad-free Premium+ subscription price from $16 to $22.
Read MoreMeta is reportedly adding displays to its Ray-Ban smart glasses
Meta is likely adding small displays to its Ray-Ban smart glasses. This feature could show up as early as next year.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple’s next AirPods Pro could offer heart rate and temperature monitoring
The biggest news stories this morning: Apple is reportedly working on a Face ID smart doorbell system, James Bond (the movie franchise, not the spy) may be in deep jeopardy.
Read MoreApple’s next AirPods Pro could offer heart rate and temperature monitoring
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is working on more health and AI-focused features for future AirPods.
Read MoreApple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell system that could unlock your door with Face ID
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is in the early stages of developing a device that could compete with the likes of Ring.
Read MoreCanoo put employees on a ‘mandatory unpaid break’ after pausing work at Oklahoma factories this week
Canoo said earlier this week that it is working to 'finalize securing the capital necessary to move forward with its operations.'
Read MoreTesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles over a tire pressure monitor issue
The latest recall from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affects almost 700,000 Tesla vehicles.
Read MoreHisense's HT Saturn speakers feature wireless Dolby Atmos and room calibration
Hisense just unveiled its HT Saturn wireless speaker system ahead of CES. The unit includes four satellite speakers and a subwoofer.
Read MoreYouTube will crack down on 'egregious clickbait,' starting in India
YouTube has vowed to enforce stricter measures against clickbait videos that cover breaking news and current events.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google accused of using novices to fact-check Gemini’s AI answers
The biggest news stories this morning: DJI evades US ban but has one year to prove its products aren't a national security threat, The Steam Winter Sale is here to take all your money, Lenovo's leaked ThinkBook Plus unrolls extra screen space.
Read MoreThe Morning After: US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s ban appeal
The biggest news stories this morning: Apple might give up on turning its iPhone into a monthly subscription, TP-Link routers are being investigated by several US authorities, The Audi Q6 E-Tron is an OLED dream machine.
Read MoreHonda is unveiling two Series 0 EV prototypes at CES 2025
Honda will showcase new EV prototypes, its first under the Series 0 lineup, at CES 2025.
Read MoreRivian car dashboard screens now support YouTube and Google Cast
Rivian vehicles now offer more entertainment options with the adoption of Google Cast in its cars.
Read MoreLG’s transparent OLED T television can be yours for the low low price of $60,000
The wireless TV can switch between transparent and standard modes with the push of a button.
Read MoreLG's QNED evo LCD TV lineup for 2025 can wirelessly receive 4K videos
LG has revealed the 2025 refresh for its QNED LCD TV lineup.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The OnePlus 13 will shrug off high-pressure water jets
The biggest news stories this morning: Elon Musk is opening a preschool, Unofficial mod transforms the Playdate into a charming robot pet, Seagate teases its first HAMR-based hard drive.
Read MoreConsultant found guilty in murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of notable fintech figure Bob Lee.
Read MoreThe Morning After: What to expect at CES 2025
The biggest news stories this morning: Google's new AI tool Whisk uses images as prompts, Meta is rolling out live AI and Shazam integration to its smart glasses, TikTok asks the Supreme Court to delay upcoming ban.
Read MoreThe Audi Q6 E-Tron is an OLED dream machine
The cabin of Audi's latest EV is an audiovisual wonderland.
Read MoreMeta is rolling out live AI and Shazam integration to its smart glasses
Meta is updating the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with live access to Meta AI, live translation, and Shazam integration.
Read MoreTrump reportedly plans to reverse Biden’s EV policies
The president-elect's transition team reportedly wants to cut off government support for EVs and charging stations while blocking the sourcing of vehicles and batteries from China.
Read MoreThe Morning After: PlayStation vs. Xbox in 2024
The biggest news stories this morning: Balatro is an almost perfect mobile port, Google's NotebookLM Audio Overviews now let you call in with a question, A US Congressman tried (and failed) to fake his Spotify Wrapped for political gain.
Read MoreFormovie Cinema Edge review: A midrange UST projector that lags behind its rivals
Formovie's Cinema Edge offers sharp 4K video at a decent price, but lacks performance compared to similarly priced rivals.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Game Awards had some surprises this year
The biggest news stories this morning: Adobe's new Photoshop tool can clean away window reflections, Threads' take on Bluesky Starter Packs is live, Reddit is removing links to Luigi Mangione's manifesto.
Read MorePostal Service’s plan to electrify mail trucks falling far short of its goal
The Oshkosh Corporation has run into numerous delays trying to build a new fleet of all-electric vehicles for the US Postal Service.
Read MoreGoogle lays out its vision for an Android XR ecosystem
Google is making another big push into extended reality with an Android ecosystem spanning virtual reality, mixed reality and augmented reality.
Read MoreToyota takes on Volvo's EX30 with the Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV
Toyota just introduced a new compact electric SUV and dug into the past for inspiration.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple's customizable Genmoji are here to derail your texts
The biggest news stories this morning: The Pokémon Company is teaming up with Wallace and Gromit studio Aardman on a mystery project, Astro Bot is getting a free holiday-themed bonus level, Judge rejects The Onion's bid for Infowars.
Read MoreDonald Trump names Andrew Ferguson as new FTC chair
Donald Trump has named current commissioner Andrew Ferguson as the new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair.
Read MoreJudge rejects The Onion's bid for Infowars
A US bankruptcy court has blocked the sale of Infowars to parody news site The Onion, ruling that the auction didn't yield the best potential bids.
Read MoreWP Engine wins preliminary injunction in WordPress legal battle
A judge has issued an injunction ordering WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and his company Automattic to restore access to the WP Engine web hosting service.
Read MoreThe Morning After: You can buy your next EV on Amazon
The biggest news stories this morning: Apple's latest MagSafe charger is on sale for $35, Despelote, the story-driven soccer game, is coming to the Nintendo Switch, YouTube introduces multiplayer mini-games.
Read MoreYou can now buy your next EV on Amazon
Amazon's sprawling marketplace now includes cars. At the outset, Amazon Autos users can buy Hyundai vehicles from dealerships in 48 US cities via the platform.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google reveals its powerful Willow quantum chip
The biggest news stories this morning: Bose Smart Soundbar review, What's new in iOS 18.2, The Raspberry Pi 500 is a $90 computer in a keyboard.
Read MoreBose Smart Soundbar review: Using earbuds as surround sound speakers
Bose's latest compact soundbar integrates the company's earbuds in a clever way and has ample directional audio out of the box.
Read MoreThe Morning After: X adds, then quickly removes, Grok’s new photorealistic image generator
The biggest news stories this morning: X helped senators update the Kids Online Safety Act so it can't be 'used to stifle expression', Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fortnite is getting a 5v5 first-person shooter mode.
Read MoreGet trapped on a pirate ship or in Dracula’s castle in Escape Simulator 2
Tour the remains of an abandoned space ship, a cursed pirate ship and Dracula's castle in the upcoming VR puzzler Escape Simulator 2.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google DeepMind’s Genie 2 can generate interactive 3D worlds
The biggest news stories this morning: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review, Overwatch 2 will test 6v6 role queue matches starting December 17, Android's latest round of AI features improves accessibility, file sharing and more
Read MoreRivian is now letting other EVs charge at its stations
Rivian is opening up its charging stations to EVs from other automakers.
Read MoreMaster & Dynamic updates its decade-old ME05 earphones for the modern world
The updated ME05 retains the same premium brass design while adding touches for the modern world, like a USB-C adapter with DAC.
Read MoreThe Morning After: You can buy a deck of Balatro cards
The biggest news stories this morning: PlayStation VR2 will get hand-tracking support soon, OpenAI signs deal with Palmer Luckey's Anduril to develop military AI, HBO's Max is the latest service to try to recreate cable.
Read MoreXreal’s new One Series AR glasses use USB-C to connect with nearly any device
Xreal unveiled its new One Series of AR glasses that come with huge, cinematic displays and Sound by Bose.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple Music Replay is here to highlight your questionable tastes
The biggest news stories this morning: China has banned certain metal exports in retaliation for the US chip restrictions, Jaguar unveils polarizing concept EV as part of its rebrand, MSI's new Claw gaming handhelds have Lunar Lake processors.
Read MoreThis new startup wants to be your AI-powered boxing coach
This AI-powered boxing coach and heavy bag just received $4.75 million in seed funding.
Read MoreWalmart completes its $2.3 billion purchase of Vizio
Walmart first announced the deal with Vizio back in February.
Read MoreCambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: An impressive headphone debut
Cambridge Audio's first wireless headphones have a high-end look and long battery life.
Read MoreJaguar unveils polarizing concept EV as part of its rebrand
Automaker Jaguar hasn't been getting much attention in recent years, but boy has that changed in the last few days!
Read MoreThe Morning After: Intel’s CEO just suddenly retired
The biggest news stories this morning: Amazon Prime members can play Death Stranding for free on Luna this month, AOC is the first Bluesky user with a million followers, Walmart Cyber Monday deals still available.and I
Read MoreTesla Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck owners finally get SiriusXM access
Tesla is finally adding SiriusXM integration to the two most popular EVs in the US (and the Cybertruck) as part of the 2024 Tesla Holiday Update.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Elon Musk wants the court to stop OpenAI becoming a for-profit
The biggest news stories this morning: Intel Arc Battlemage GPU specs may have leaked early, Bluesky implements a 'more aggressive' policy against impersonation, What we're listening to: Celeste Secret Hideaway and The Loop.
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Nintendo (3)
The best Nintendo Switch OLED accessories for 2025
Here are the best accessories for the Nintendo Switch OLED edition, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Read MoreNintendo buys remaining four percent of Monolith Soft, as a little treat
Nintendo has scooped up the remaining shares of Monolith Soft, after first buying 80 percent of the company back in 2007. The developer of Xenoblade Chronicles is now fully owned by Nintendo.
Read MoreNES Tetris is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online library this month
This is not a drill, people: Tetris for the NES will join the Nintendo Switch Online library on December 12.
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PC Gaming (22)
Fans made a native Star Fox 64 PC port with some modern flourishes
A group of fans who go by the name Harbour Masters have made a PC port of the iconic Star Fox 64. The game doesn't contain any actual Nintendo code.
Read MoreIntel Arc B580 review: The new king of $250 GPUs (for now)
Intel's Arc B580 is a rare $250 GPU delivering solid 1080p and 1440p gaming, even with a bit of ray tracing.
Read MoreUbisoft quietly squeezes out another NFT game featuring Rayman, Blood Dragon
Ubisoft's latest Web3 game brings back Rayman in a way no one wanted.
Read MoreTis the season for the Steam Winter Sale to take all your money
It's here! The Steam Winter Sale is underway now and runs through January 2.
Read MoreSteam Replay 2024 is available now so you can compare your Balatro playtime with friends
Valve's Steam Replay is available now, with in-depth stats on how you played this year, and which games you played the most.
Read MoreThe Last of Us Part II Remastered comes to PC on April 3, 2025
As has been rumored for a while (and in line with Sony's promise to share exclusive titles) PlayStation's The Last of Us part 2 Remastered is coming to PC on April 3, 2025.
Read MoreFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth is coming to PC on January 23
Square Enix revealed the PC release date for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at The Game Awards.
Read MoreThick as Thieves is a multiplayer stealth-action game from legends Warren Spector and Paul Neurath
Strategizing and smooth execution are key in Thick as Thieves, but other players pose a constant threat.
Read MoreIncolatus: Don't Stop, Girlypop! may be the Y2K fever dream arena shooter you never knew you needed
What would it look like if you took the fast-paced arena shooter stylings of Doom Eternal and flipped the gory, grimdark aesthetics upside down? You might end up with something like Incolatus: Don't Stop, Girlypop!.
Read MoreSleight of Hand gameplay trailer showcases occult card strategy in a noir world
Since its announcement in March, it's sounded like Sleight of Hand should be a fantastic stealth-action game in a magical noir setting — and now it looks that way, too.
Read MoreHyper Light Breaker will begin Steam early access on January 14
At Day of the Devs, Heart Machine announced that Hyper Light Breaker will enter Steam early access on January 14.
Read MoreBlue Prince preview: Build your own escape room and then live there
Blue Prince is a build-your-own escape room wrapped up in a strategy game and tied together with home-renovation sim twine.
Read MoreChill puzzle game Faraway sees you drawing star constellations with one button
In single-button puzzle game Faraway, you play as a shooting star that uses the gravitational forces of other stars to traverse the galaxy and draw constellations.
Read MorePS3 emulator RPCS3 now runs on a Raspberry Pi 5
RPCS3, a PS3 emulator, now runs on arm64 hardware. It even works on a Raspberry Pi 5.
Read MoreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is the first turn-based game in the franchise's long history
There's a new TMNT gaming out, and it's a tactical RPG. It's being made by Strange Scaffold, which has a decent pedigree.
Read MoreCities: Skylines II is free to play until December 9
Cities: Skylines II is free to play until December 9 on Steam and GeForce Now.
Read MorePUBG creator Brendan Greene just announced a handful of new games
PUBG creator Brendan Greene has unveiled a trio of new games, and there's a demo of one available right now. Greene left Krafton to form his own studio back in 2021.
Read MoreForza Motorsport on PC is getting an enhanced lighting upgrade
Ray-Traced Global Illumination is coming to Forza Motorsport for PC in a new update.
Read MoreLego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is free on the Epic Games Store
The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly games. One of the options this time around is the entertaining Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Read MoreMSI’s new Claw gaming handhelds have Lunar Lake processors and nondescript ‘AI’ powers
After the last model launched with a long list of shortcomings, MSI has two new models with 7-inch and 8-inch screens.
Read MoreIntel unveils its budget Battlemage Arc GPUs with XeSS2 AI features
Intel's second-generation Xe2 Arc GPUs are real, and once again, they could be compelling options for gamers looking for capable video cards under $250.
Read MoreIntel Arc Battlemage GPU specs leak as company teases ‘big graphics news’ this week
Intel posted on X this weekend that it's holding an Arc event on December 3. The specs for its rumored Battlemage GPUs have leaked online in the leadup.
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PlayStation (10)
PlayStation’s Mark Cerny did a deep-dive on the PS5 Pro and Sony’s new partnership with AMD
PlayStation's Mark Cerny announced a new machine learning-focused partnership between AMD and Sony and explained the technical details of building the PS5 Pro.
Read MoreIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is a new sci-fi game from Naughty Dog
Naughty Dog is pivoting from post-apocalyptic fungal drama to interstellar sci-fi bounty hunting with its newest game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Read MorePlayStation Plus’ Game Catalog additions for December include Forspoken, Sonic Frontiers and VR Star Wars
Sony is adding Forspoken, Sonic Frontiers, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge and more to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in December.
Read MorePlayStation’s 2024 Wrap-Up has been (mostly) out of commission for 24 hours
The site has been almost entirely inaccessible since its launch on Tuesday. It currently says, "We'll be back soon."
Read MoreAstro Bot is getting a free holiday-themed bonus level
The bonus level will contain presents, special bots and jingle bells. The developer says it won't be particularly difficult but is coming as a sign of gratitude for the game's success.
Read MoreHow to install a PS5 SSD
Here's everything you need to know about installing a PS5 SSD, including step-by-step instructions.
Read MoreFoamstars’ next season will be its last
The wacky, team-based "party shooter" will hold its final season from December 13 to January 17. After that, all seasons will be playable.
Read MorePlayStation VR2 will get hand-tracking support soon
Sony is demoing hand-tracking support for the PlayStation VR2 at SIGGRAPH Asia 2024, an unannounced feature that would make the headset compatible with even more games.
Read MoreThe free-to-play My First Gran Turismo comes to PS4 and PS5 on December 6
My First Gran Turismo is a streamlined game that's intended for racers of all ages. It's free and will be released on December 6.
Read MorePS5 anniversary update adds themes for each generation of the PlayStation
To celebrate the brand's 30th anniversary, Sony added themes for the PS1 through PS4.
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Science (2)
2024 is on its way to being the hottest year ever
The Amazon rainforest and the Pantanal Wetland were "hit hard by climate change in 2024," according to a new report.
Read MoreNASA is investigating the Ingenuity helicopter's final flight on Mars
NASA is performing the first-ever investigation of an aircraft accident on another world, that of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.
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Smartphones (9)
How to use Visual Intelligence, Apple's take on Google Lens
The latest iPhone OS finally delivered Visual Intelligence to iPhone 16 Pro owners. Here's how to make the most of it.
Read MoreAndroid phone makers dropped the ball on Qi2 in 2024
One of the most disappointing things in smartphones during 2024 has been the lack of Qi2 support on Android. Here's hoping that changes in next year.
Read MoreApple is reportedly giving up on plans to turn the iPhone into a subscription
Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to offer the iPhone as a subscription over potential regulatory scrutiny.
Read MoreOnePlus will launch its new flagship, the OnePlus 13 series, on January 7
OnePlus will launch its new flagship, the OnePlus 13, on January 7. It won't be available yet, but we'll get the full details soon.
Read MoreAndroid will let you find unknown Bluetooth trackers instead of just warning you about them
Google is updating Find My Device Bluetooth trackers to make it possible to find unknown trackers if you receive an alert.
Read MoreiOS 18.2 is here with Apple Intelligence image generation features in tow
Apple has begun rolling iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 to iPhones and iPads.
Read MoreThe next iPhone SE’s new modem reportedly won’t be as capable as Qualcomm’s
A Bloomberg report confirms Apple's first 5G modem will debut on the iPhone SE, but won't beat Qualcomm. Future, better models could come to Mac.
Read MoreGoogle prolongs the lifespan of the Pixel Fold, 6 and 7 with extended OS updates
In a positive step for sustainability, Google has pledged two extra years of OS updates for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 lineups, as well as the Pixel Fold.
Read MoreAndroid's latest round of AI features improve accessibility, file sharing and more
Google has announced a swath of new AI features for the entire Android ecosystem, with special attention for Pixel users.
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Social Media (35)
Bluesky and Threads showed us very different visions for a post-X future
Threads and Blueksy may share some of the same goals, but they've shown very different visions for how text-based social networks should operate.
Read MoreDonald Trump asks the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban
President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to push back the January 19 ban on TikTok.
Read MoreIn 2024, using social media felt worse than ever
Between all the ads and the content competing for our attention, social media doesn't feel very social anymore.
Read MoreBluesky launches a Trending Topics feature in search
Social media platform Bluesky has launched Trending Topics into beta, the company announced in a post on its platform.
Read MoreX hikes ad-free Premium+ subscription price from $16 to $22
Elon Musk's X has hiked prices for its ad-free Premium+ subscription service to $22 a month, up from $16 before.
Read MoreHow to schedule messages on Instagram
You can schedule Instagram DMs in advance as long as they only contain text.
Read MoreBluesky's latest update addresses an important verification problem
Bluesky will keep your old .bsky.social handle reserved after you verify your own domain.
Read MoreMeta’s AI video editing features are coming to Instagram next year
Meta's Movie Gen could arrive on Instagram sooner than later. Instagram's top exec Adam Mosseri posted a short video previewing the kind of seamless AI edits that will eventually be possible.
Read MoreThreads' new 'use media' feature is its latest attempt to fight stolen memes and engagement farming
Threads will "soon" be rolling out a feature that allows users to re-share photos and videos to their timelines with credit to the original poster but without the original post attached.
Read MoreThreads is working on scheduled posts
Threads will "soon" begin testing the ability for users to schedule posts ahead of time, according to an update from Adam Mosseri.
Read MoreCambridge Analytica scandal still lingering on as Meta settles with Australian users
The stench of Cambridge Analytica is still lingering around Facebook, as parent Meta just agreed to pay Australian users AUD $50 million over the scandal.
Read MoreMeta’s Threads has grown to 300 million users
Meta's Threads app has now grown to 300 million users, with more than 100 million people using the service each day.
Read MoreTikTok asks the Supreme Court to delay upcoming ban
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to temporarily block the law, currently set to take effect January 19, 2025, it said in a brief statement.
Read MoreInstagram is adding a DM scheduling feature before everyone can schedule posts
Instagram is rolling out a DM scheduling feature as well as some end-of-year Easter eggs.
Read MoreSnap will expand ad revenue sharing to creators on Spotlight
Snap announced a new monetization program that will allow the app's influencers to make money from Spotlight videos that are one minute or longer by earning a share of their content's ad revenue.
Read MoreTikTok loses its bid to pause the law that could ban it next month
A federal court has denied TikTok's request for a temporary pause of a law that could result in a ban of the app next month.
Read MoreA US Congressman tried (and failed) to fake his Spotify Wrapped for political gain
US Rep. Josh Gottheimer got caught faking his Spotify Wrapped playlist on X.
Read MoreReddit is removing links to Luigi Mangione's manifesto
Reddit is taking down posts linking to the manifesto of the suspected shooter of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a move that has angered many users.
Read MoreThreads' take on Bluesky Starter Packs is live
Threads is rolling out its take on the Starter Packs concept from Bluesky.
Read MoreMost US teens still use TikTok daily as ban looms
With a TikTok ban in the United States looking more and more likely, a new report from Pew Research on teen social media use underscores just how influential the app is among its youngest users.
Read MoreInstagram, Threads and WhatsApp are coming back online after widespread 'technical issues'
Meta apps like Instagram, Threads and Whatsapp are still experiencing issues after a major outage made them inaccessible.
Read MoreInstagram will let video creators make ‘trial Reels’ for non-followers
Instagram is introducing "trial Reels," which allows creators to publish Reels that bypass their followers' feeds and are instead recommended to non-followers.
Read MoreA new California bill would add warning labels to social media platforms
AB 56, a new bill sponsored in part by California's attorney general, would require social media platforms display warning labels covering their potential health risks.
Read MoreTikTok asks court to delay the law that would ban its app next month
TikTok filed an emergency injunction in federal court Monday, asking for a delay in the law that would ban the app from taking effect so it could have time to mount a Supreme Court challenge.
Read MoreReddit introduces AI-powered 'Reddit Answers' search feature
"Reddit Answers" provides summaries of conversations and posts from across the site in a "conversational interface."
Read MoreIf you're really bored, X’s Grok AI chatbot is now free to use
xAI's Grok-2 chatbot is now free to use for everyone, with some caveats. Regular users can only send ten messages every two hours.
Read MoreMeta AI has ‘nearly’ 600 million monthly users
Meta AI is on the verge of passing its next major milestone, with "nearly" 600 million monthly users, Mark Zuckerberg shared in an update.
Read MoreTikTok inches closer to a US ban after judges shoot down appeal
The law, signed early this year, requires TikTok's owner ByteDance to sell the app by January 19. If not, it would face a ban in the US.
Read MoreThreads is testing post analytics
Meta is testing an expanded version of its analytics feature, which will show users stats for specific Threads posts, Adam Mosseri said in an update.
Read MoreMeta expands its strike removal feature to Instagram and all Facebook users
Meta is expanding its feature that helps users avoid "Facebook jail." The in-app education tools are now available to anyone on facebook, and are rolling out to creators on Instagram.
Read MoreTelegram finally takes action to remove CSAM from its platform
Telegram will work with the non-profit organization International Watch Foundation.
Read MoreThreads now allows users to follow fediverse accounts directly in its app
Threads now allows users to follow accounts from Mastodon and other fediverse apps directly in its app, Mark Zuckerberg said in an update.
Read MoreKai Cenat takes back his Twitch subscriber record during month-long livestream
His stream stayed on at all hours throughout November.
Read MoreMeta says AI-generated content was less than 1 percent of election misinformation
AI-generated content played a much smaller role in global election misinformation than what many officials and researchers had feared, according to a new analysis from Meta.
Read MoreUS Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the first Bluesky user with a million followers
The Bronx and Queens Congresswoman has been active on Bluesky since early 2023. Users have been flocking to the decentralized platform since the US election.
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Space (7)
Parker Solar Probe survived its close approach to the sun and will make two more in 2025
NASA's Parker Solar Probe came within 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface on December 24, its closest approach ever.
Read MoreBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket completes final test for its first flight
New Glenn's wet dress rehearsal for its maiden flight was a success.
Read MoreNASA's Parker Solar Probe will fly closer to the sun than ever on Christmas Eve
On December 24 at 6:53AM ET, the spacecraft's orbit will take it just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface.
Read MoreNASA’s new Webb telescope images support previously controversial findings about how planets form
NASA James Webb Telescope captured images of planet-forming disks that confirmed findings from the Hubble telescope and up-end our understanding of how planets can form.
Read MoreEurope will build its own secure satellite network
The European Space Agency will build its own secure satellite network, IRIS2, to provide commercial satellite internet and security.
Read MoreSpaceX completes Starlink’s first direct-to-cell constellation
The satellites will allow mobile phones to get around 10Mbps service even in remote areas.
Read MoreNASA delays Artemis II moon mission to April 2026
NASA announced a new schedule for its upcoming Artemis missions to send astronauts to the moon, the second delay for these missions.
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Streaming (11)
Squid Game's second season is officially Netflix's biggest TV debut
The second season of Squid Game has set a new high for Netflix's television programming.
Read MoreYou can stream Apple TV+ for free this weekend
Apple is making Apple TV+ content free to stream from Jan 3 to Jan 5 as long as you have an Apple ID.
Read MoreCheck out the first full trailer for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is a new animated series coming to Disney+ in January, following high school Peter Parker.
Read MoreSquid Game will have a third (and final) season in 2025
Netflix announced a third season of Squid Game is coming next year.
Read MoreNetflix scores the broadcasting rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup
Netflix and FIFA have come to an agreement regarding broadcasting rights of the Women's World Cup. Netflix will air the tournament in the US in 2027 and 2031.
Read MoreWe’re getting a second season of Secret Level
Amazon hit animated series Secret Level will get a second season, but details are scant for now.
Read MoreYouTube TV completes its heel turn with yet another price hike
The service's monthly cost, which debuted at $35, has risen yet again. It now costs $83.
Read MoreWatch the full 'Severance' season 2 official trailer
Apple TV+ has unveiled the intense official trailer for season 2 of Severance, picking up where the first one left off while adding new characters (and mystery).
Read MoreStreaming is just TV all over again
Max is starting to test linear cable-style channels in the US for when you can't decide what to watch. The first offerings include HBO and HBO 2 simulcasts.
Read MoreParamount+ Cyber Monday deal: Get a two-month subscription with Showtime for $6
You can get two months of Paramount+ for $3 per month until December 4. The streaming service has original series like Star Trek: Discovery and a growing selection of sports content.
Read MoreCrunchyroll will soon paywall most of One Piece
Crunchyroll will soon require a paid subscription to watch past episode 206. Sony paid over $1 billion for the streamer in 2021.
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Tablets (1)
Apple is reportedly trying to make a giant iPad-like foldable with no crease
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, we could see the massive foldable around 2028.
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Transportation (13)
Flying taxi maker Lillium lays off 1,000 workers and ceases operations
Lilium, a German company working on flying taxis, is no more.
Read MoreAmerican Airlines flights were grounded this morning, but have resumed
American Airlines has grounded all US flights because of a technical issue the morning before Christmas.
Read MoreNissan and Honda officially announce plans to merge
Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed rumors that they're pursuing a merger, the companies wrote in a joint press release.
Read MoreWaymo's driverless cars are apparently an insurance company's dream
A study between Waymo and Swiss Re shows that Waymo Driver operated cars result in fewer insurance claims.
Read MoreEPA gives thumbs up to California’s new gas-powered car sale ban
The state of California's also wants to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions that create smog.
Read MoreCarlinKit 5 delivers solid wireless CarPlay... most of the time
CarlinKit 5 does a solid job of turning a wired CarPlay vehicle into a truly wireless one.
Read MoreHonda and Nissan reportedly open merger talks
They're said to discuss stakes in a new holding company for the combined automakers. They're Japan's second- and third-biggest vehicle companies.
Read MoreWaymo will start testing its driverless cars in Tokyo next year
Waymo is expanding internationally, and its first country outside the US is Japan.
Read MoreTrump’s team reportedly wants to end NHTSA reporting requirement for car crashes involving automated systems
A team in charge of making a strategy for the incoming administration recommends it drop an order issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2021.
Read MoreGM ends support for Cruise robotaxis
GM announced that it is abandoning its investment in the Cruise robotaxi operation.
Read MoreWaymo announces it's expanding to Miami
Waymo plans to start offering rides in Miami in 2026.
Read MoreUber rebrands its courier service and expands on-demand car seats to five more cities
Uber Connect is now Uber Courier, and it adds some time-saving features. The rideshare company also expanded its cities where your driver can come equipped with a car seat for children.
Read MoreUber now offers boat hailing in India
Uber India is offering boat-hailing services in India.
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TV & Movies (9)
Apple just dropped the first eight minutes of Severance season two
The second season of Severance is still a couple of weeks away, but Apple just dropped the first eight minutes of the premiere episode. It's on the streaming platform right now.
Read More'Doctor Who: Joy to the World review:' What a star
'Joy to the World' is fun, light and a little bit mawkish. Perfect Christmas stuff.
Read MoreJames Bond (the movie franchise, not the spy) may be in deep jeopardy
It's been three years since the last James Bond film and may take even longer to get the next one thanks to a feud between Amazon and the franchise's longtime producer Barbara Broccoli.
Read MoreTrailer: 'Rule Breakers' will bring Afghanistan’s first-ever girls’ robotics team to the big screen on March 7
Angel Studios' Rule Breakers stars Nikohl Boosheri and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Read MoreSonic the Hedgehog 4 movie confirmed by Paramount
Paramount Pictures has confirmed that it is working on Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and is targeting a theatrical release of spring 2027.
Read MoreStar Trek: Lower Decks ends on a new beginning
Star Trek: Lower Decks ends with 'The New Next Generation,' a fitting finale for the best Trek of the streaming era.
Read MoreApple TV+ series Silo will run for two more seasons
Apple TV+ series Silo is getting two more seasons to wrap up the story of the Hugh Howey novels on which it's based.
Read MoreLG will stop making all of its UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray players
LG has discontinued all of its UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray players, but it may return to the market in the future.
Read MoreStar Trek: Lower Decks sets up its finale elbowing its own ribs
'Lower Decks' sets up its series finale with one last dash around the in-joke vault.
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Wearables (1)
Oura is rolling out its sickness detection feature to Ring Gen 3 and Ring 4 users
Oura is moving a respiratory sickness detection feature out of beta. Ring Gen 3 and Ring 4 wearers with an active subscription should have access by December 9.
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Xbox (5)
Xbox Cloud Gaming has had trouble loading games for the last 24 hours
Xbox Cloud Gaming has been experiencing issues loading games for the last day, according to Microsoft's status page, though the company is working on a fix.
Read MoreXbox Series X review (2024): Unfulfilled potential
The Xbox Series X is still a powerful gaming console, but its limited library of exclusives makes it far less compelling than the PlayStation 5.
Read MoreXbox previews cloud streaming of games you own on consoles
Microsoft has started a beta test that will finally bring cloud streaming to Xbox consoles.
Read MoreiFixit now carries official Xbox replacement parts
As part of a deal it struck with Microsoft last year, iFixit has started selling genuine Xbox parts and offering repair guides.
Read MoreIndiana Jones and the Great Circle review: Great movie, good game
MachineGames made a classic Indiana Jones movie, but they could've polished the game aspects a little more -- especially on Xbox Series S.
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