The latest Freewrite device is a fancy mechanical keyboard built with writers in mind
Astrohaus is taking the wraps off its first mechanical keyboard meant to be used with a Mac or Windows PC.
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Anker announces new 140W wall charger with a handy built-in display at CES 2025
Anker just announced a diminutive 140W wall charger that comes with a display. This screen displays metrics like power usage and temperature.
Read MoreThe latest Satechi hub fixes an irritating M4 Mac Mini flaw — and looks good doing it
At CES 2025, Satechi introduced a new accessory for the Mac Mini that combines a stand with some handy additional ports for the Apple computer.
Read MoreAlienware’s new OLED gaming monitor boasts 'world's highest' pixels per inch
The Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor has the most pixels per inch in the OLED and QD-OLED category.
Read MoreCherry’s CES 2025 offerings aren’t all for keyboard nerds
Cherry's is introducing some interesting keyboards at CES 2025, including models designed for office use besides the usual gaming keyboards.
Read MoreDell's new 4K QD-OLED monitor comes with spatial audio
Dell is introducing three new monitors at CES 2025, including the Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor which the company claims is the first to support spatial audio.
Read MoreNeural Lab's AirTouch brings gesture control to Windows and Android devices with just a webcam
We got to try Neural Lab's AirTouch technology that turns hand gestures into cursor movements using any webcam.
Read MoreMSI also has a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor at CES 2025
The announcement follows Samsung's from earlier Thursday, which almost certainly uses the same panel. It combines a 240Hz refresh rate with 166 PPI and reduced color fringing.
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AI (34)
OpenAI's o3-mini is here and available to all users
ChatGPT users can begin using o3-mini starting today.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: DeepSeek blows up the AI world
In the span of a week, the Chinese startup DeepSeek has completely disrupted the AI landscape with its free and "open source" R1 model.
Read MoreOpenAI partners with US National Laboratories on research and nuclear weapon safety
OpenAI's latest partnership will see the company provide approximately 15,000 scientists with access to its latest frontier models.
Read MoreSecurity researchers found a big hole in DeepSeek's security
The cloud security firm Wiz Research found that DeepSeek left one of its databases exposed online. They were able to access user data, API keys and more.
Read MoreDeepseek is coming to Windows Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is most closely associated with OpenAI's ChatGPT AI model, but the software giant is starting to play the field.
Read MoreGemini can now do more complex data analysis in Google Sheets
Gemini in Google Sheets is about to become more powerful. The AI agent can now use Python code to generate insights and charts about your data.
Read MoreOpenAI suddenly thinks intellectual property theft is not cool, actually, amid DeepSeek’s rise
OpenAI says Chinese startups, such as DeepSeek, are "constantly" cribbing the tech of leading AI companies in the US to develop their own models. OpenAI's IP theft concerns come as the company deals with a raft of lawsuits accusing it of violating copyright protections.
Read MoreChina's DeepSeek AI hit by information request from Italy's data protection watchdog
China's DeepSeek AI has already caught the eye of the Italian Data Protection Authority, shortly after it went viral and became the top-rated free app on Apple's App Store in the US and other regions.
Read MoreJack Dorsey’s Block has an AI agent too
Block has created its own open-source AI agent called "codename goose" to help developers with engineering tasks.
Read MoreOpenAI debuts a version of ChatGPT for US government agencies
With the offering, OpenAI says it hopes to ensure AI "serves the national interest and the public good."
Read MoreChina’s DeepSeek AI assistant becomes top free iPhone app as US tech stocks take a hit
Chinese AI assistant DeepSeek has become the top rated free app on Apple's App Store in the US and elsewhere, beating out ChatGPT and other rivals.
Read MoreOpenAI's Operator can surf the web for you
OpenAI has begun previewing a new tool called Operator that can navigate within a web browser.
Read MoreGoogle is investing another billion dollars in Anthropic
Google is pumping another one billion dollars into generative AI company Anthropic after investing more than two billion last year.
Read MoreTrump executive order rescinds Biden's AI framework
One of Trump's first actions on Inauguration Day was to undo a lot of his predecessor's work.
Read MoreOscar hopeful 'The Brutalist' used AI during production
The Brutalist, an A24 film that has a chance of being nominated for the Oscars, used AI to alter an actor's dialogue and generate images.
Read MoreApple pauses AI notification summaries of news alerts in latest iOS beta
Apple is temporarily disabling some Notification Summaries while it works on improving the feature.
Read MoreGoogle brings real-time information from The Associated Press to Gemini
Google is partnering with The Associated Press to bring real-time information from the news agency to Gemini.
Read MoreAxios partners with OpenAI, forgetting the scorpion stung the frog
It follows in the steps of publishers such as DotDash Meredith, The Atlantic and Hearst.
Read MoreHow to talk to ChatGPT on your phone
This guide will take you through how to use both of ChatGPT's voice modes.
Read MoreAmazon's AI lead says technical issues are holding back Alexa AI
Amazon has to overcome 'several technical hurdles' because it can roll out the new Alexa, according to The Financial Times.
Read MoreUK to fast-track data center approvals as part of AI action plan
On Monday, British Minister Keir Starmer announced a new AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Read MoreBiden proposes new export controls on GPUs targeting China
Biden wants to implement new export controls on GPUs and prevent China and its allies from getting their hands on the technology.
Read MoreLawsuit says Mark Zuckerberg approved Meta's use of pirated materials to train Llama AI
Meta allegedly used copyrighted journals, books and other materials from the LibGen dataset to train its Llama AI models.
Read MoreCES 2025 updates: Live coverage of all the biggest tech, AI and gadget news from Las Vegas
Join us as we bring you not just the most important news from CES 2025, but also the most interesting product launches and some observations from the ground in Las Vegas.
Read MorePerplexity will now show hotel information from TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor has entered into a partnership with Perplexity to offer a human touch to the AI company's hotel information.
Read MoreGoogle can automatically make a podcast based on your Discover feed
Google's new experimental feature can turn your Discover feed into a podcast.
Read MoreSam Altman's sister is suing the OpenAI CEO alleging sexual abuse
Ann Altman, the sister of OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman, has sued her brother accusing him of sexually assaulting her when she was a minor.
Read MoreNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang welcomes the rise of superintelligent AI at CES 2025
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang isn't too worried about a future filled with robots and superintelligent AI.
Read MoreEverything NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced at its CES 2025 keynote
CEO Jensen Huang talked DLSS 4, RTX 5090 and Project Digits, a mini AI PC.
Read MoreNVIDIA announces new RTX 5090 graphics card that costs $2,000 at CES
NVIDIA's RTX 50 series of GPU arrives later this month, with pricing starting at $549.
Read MorePhilips Hue adds AI-powered lighting options to its app
An AI assistant will use prompts to create different lighting effects.
Read MoreApple will more clearly label Apple Intelligence notification summaries soon
The company told Engadget an update will arrive "in the coming weeks."
Read MoreThis six-legged lamp might help your kid with their homework
Mi-Mo is still just a prototype, but there are some interesting ideas behind the unusual-looking robot walking around the show floor.
Read MoreAnthropic agrees to work with music publishers to prevent copyright infringement
Anthropic has partly resolved a legal disagreement that saw the AI startup draw the ire of the music industry.
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CVS tries to juice app signups with cabinet unlocking feature
In addition to providing health and medication tools, the new CVS Health app could address an all-too familiar shopping gripe.
Read MoreGoogle Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, but only for US users
Yes, Google Maps is renaming the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America," but it's still waiting for the Geographic Names Information System to be updated.
Read MoreThe UK’s digital driver’s licence is coming later this year
The UK is set to release a digital driver's license by the end of the year. This will enable travel without a physical photo ID card.
Read MoreThe Trump Administration is no longer letting asylum seekers make appointments with the CBP One app
The Trump Administration is no longer letting asylum seekers schedule appointments in the CBP One app for admission to the US along the southwest border, complicating legal immigration even further.
Read More'TikTok Refugees' are learning Mandarin Chinese on Duolingo for RedNote
Duolingo has seen a "216 percent growth in new Chinese (Mandarin) learners in the US compared to this time last year."
Read MoreX's Grok AI assistant is now a standalone app
You can now access xAI's Grok AI assistant without having to step foot on X.
Read MoreApple Fitness+ gets Strava integration and new workouts
Apple is updating Fitness+ with new Yoga Peak Poses workshops, a three-week strength training program, and a more fully-featured way to share workouts to Strava.
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Audio (3)
Korg joins the turntable craze with portable options for archiving, DJing and more
The legendary synth maker is trying its hand at turntables, but these run on AA batteries and have built-in speakers.
Read MoreAirStudio One is a portable microphone that’s full of surprises
Slide the AirStudio One microphone open and you'll find a pair of true wireless earphones inside.
Read MoreShure put a two-channel audio interface inside its latest MV7 microphone
Shure's latest USB-C mic will allow podcasters to ditch the mixer for a two-channel setup.
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Big Tech (34)
WhatsApp claims that 100 journalists and activists were the targets of Israeli-made spyware
The Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has claimed that journalists and civil society members were targeted and "possibly compromised" by spyware. Specifically, the software was said to be distributed by Paragon Solutions.
Read MoreUPS plans to slash its shipping business with Amazon by half
UPS is continuing to withdraw from its business relationship with Amazon, which is "not our most profitable customer."
Read MoreGrubhub is bringing new delivery robots to college campuses
There are 100 of Avride's newest model on The Ohio State University's campus.
Read MoreComcast unveils ultra-low lag Internet connection
Comcast has announced new technology for ultra-low lag Internet on its Xfinity service.
Read MoreWhole Foods workers form first union since Amazon acquisition
Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia have voted to unionize. This is the first time this has happened to the Amazon-owned grocery chain.
Read MoreSenators again attempt to ban pre-teens from social media
Two senators have introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act in the latest attempt to ban under 13s in the US from using social media. The bipartisan bill also aims to
Read MoreUK seeks greater regulatory power over Microsoft and Amazon Web Services' cloud computing services
THE CMA opened its investigation in October 2023.
Read MoreTrump denies talks with Oracle about a TikTok deal but says a decision will likely be made within 30 days
Trump reportedly told reporters during an Air Force One flight that he has been in talks with "numerous people" about a potential deal to "save TikTok."
Read MoreUK investigating Google and Apple's mobile ecosystems
India is also pressuring the companies to pre-install government apps on their devices.
Read MoreGoogle buys part of HTC's Vive VR team for $250 million
Google is paying HTC $250 million in cash for a Vive acqui-hire deal.
Read MoreAmazon to close Quebec facilities, but says it's not because of that new union
Amazon says it will close its facility in Quebec, laying off more than 1,700 people. This campus recently unionized, a first for the company.
Read MoreFormer Amazon Executive to run UK's antitrust agency
I'm sure we can trust him to be fair and impartial.
Read MoreOpenAI and Softbank team up for a $500 billion AI data center venture
OpenAI will build and open AI infrastructure worth $500 billion in the United States over the next four years in partnership with SoftBank.
Read MoreTrump delays TikTok ban for at least 75 days via executive order
TikTok will remain operational in the US for now after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to put a law banning the app on hold for at least 75 days.
Read MorePresident Trump withdraws the US from the Paris climate agreement (again)
President Trump has issued an array of of executive orders during an event today, including another withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.
Read MoreChina suggests it’s open to a US deal for TikTok after all
China has provided the strongest indication yet that it's willing to secure a deal that will keep TikTok operating in the US.
Read MoreX adds a dedicated video tab to fill the TikTok void
It comes as TikTok's future in the US remains uncertain.
Read MoreAmazon puts its drone deliveries on hold following two crash incidents
Amazon is "voluntarily pausing" its drone delivery operations following an event wherein two of its drones crashed in the rain. The company said the crashes were not the primary reason for its decision.
Read MoreThe EU wants to know just how X’s recommendation algorithm works
The European Commission is deepening its investigation into X. It has requested documents related to the platform's recommendation algorithm as part of its Digital Services Act probe
Read MoreGoogle decides it won't comply with EU fact-checking law
Google has told the EU that it will not comply with a forthcoming fact-checking law. The company says things are fine as they are.
Read MoreTikTok, Temu and more face complaints alleging GDPR violations in EU
Austrian privacy advocate NOYB has launched its first GDPR complaints against Chinese businesses.
Read MoreUK demands adult content sites introduce 'effective' age verification methods
The UK has failed to do so for over a decade.
Read MoreFTC sues John Deere over ‘unfair corporate tactics’ and ‘high repair costs’
The Federal Trade Commission has sued the tractor manufacturer John Deere. The organization alleges "unfair" practices, high repair costs and an inability for regular consumers to repair devices on their own.
Read MoreSEC lawsuit claims Musk gained over $150 million by delaying Twitter stake disclosure
The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk over his delayed disclosure of the Twitter stock he amassed before announcing his intention to acquire the company in 2022.
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg plans to lay off an additional five percent of Meta's workforce
Meta is reportedly set to cut around five percent of its workforce. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will lay off the lowest performers.
Read MoreUK opens antitrust investigation into Google's search practices
The EU, US and Japan have launched similar probes.
Read MoreMeta's right-wing reinvention also includes an end to DEI programs and trans Messenger themes
Meta is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs internally, part of a larger shift at the company to seemingly appeal to conservatives.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 4a's update kills its battery life on purpose
Google's budget-friendly Pixel 4a smartphone just received a software update on January 8. This one actually lowers the battery life.
Read MoreMeta test will bring eBay listings to Facebook Marketplace
Meta is appealing an $821 million fine for antitrust violations through Marketplace.
Read MoreInstagram blocked LGBTQ hashtags and treated them as ‘sexually suggestive content’
Instagram has been restricting LGBTQ-related hashtags for months. The company says it was just blocking "sexually suggestive content."
Read MoreMeta adds UFC CEO and Trump booster Dana White to its board
Meta is appointing Dana White, the CEO of UFC, to its board. Mark Zuckerberg is a fighting fan, but the addition seems to be more about working with the Trump Administration.
Read MoreApple agrees to settle a 2019 Siri privacy lawsuit for $95 million
It stems from a 2019 class action lawsuit. Class members could get up to $20 per Siri-enabled device they owned during the last decade.
Read MoreDisney to merge Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, challenging YouTube TV
Disney and Fubo have reportedly reached an agreement to merge FuboTV with Hulu + Live TV. This will create an entity to rival the continued dominance of YouTube TV.
Read MoreMicrosoft is spending $80 billion on data centers this year
Microsoft is spending a lot of money on AI data centers, most of which will go towards projects in the US.
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The best of CES 2025
CES 2025 has come to a close, and team Engadget has left Las Vegas. These are our picks for the best and most credible products at the show.
Read More18 CES gadgets you can actually buy right now
Take a look at the CES 2025 products you can buy or pre-order right now.
Read MoreTech that can help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions
Here's a list of gadgets and services that can help you stick to your New Year's Resolutions.
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Cameras (7)
GoPro pushes update to its entry-level Hero camera, adding 4:3 video for social clips
GoPro's entry-level, and miniscule, Hero camera can now shoot 4:3 video for vertical clips. This is thanks to a new software update.
Read MoreCanon has developed a 410-megapixel full-frame sensor
Canon has created a 410-megapixel, full-frame sensor, the largest number of pixels ever crammed into a 35 mm sensor, according to the company.
Read MoreLeica's SL3-S mirrorless cameras boasts 6K ProRes video and faster autofocus
Leica has unveiled its latest full-frame mirrorless camera, the 24-megapixel SL3-S with improved performance and video compared to its predecessor, the SL2-S.
Read MoreInsta360’s Flow 2 Pro gimbal offers a sturdier build and a selfie mirror
The Insta360 Flow Pro 2 smartphone stabilizer is filled with high tech bells and whistles. It's also highly durable, with a stronger tripod.
Read MoreDJI will no longer block US users from flying drones in restricted areas
DJI has lifted its geofence that prevents users from flying over restricted areas like nuclear power plants, airports and wildfires.
Read MoreDJI's Flip combines the best of its lightweight drones for $439
DJI continues its streak of innovative (and highly leaked) drones with the launch of the Flip, a lightweight and people-safe drone.
Read MoreRing brings 2K video resolution to its cameras
The update will appear on Ring's Floodlight Cam Pro and Spotlight Cam Pro.
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Computing (15)
NVIDIA announced DLSS 4 will come to all RTX GPUs
NVIDIA has introduced the latest version of its DLSS technology at CES 2025.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: That's a wrap on CES 2025
We dive into our favorite PCs and gaming devices at CES 2025.
Read MoreNVIDIA, AMD and Intel aimed for maximum power at CES 2025
At CES 2025, all of the chipmakers put the pedal to the metal for power.
Read MoreA new initiative will fund and support open-source Chromium projects
Google has teamed up with the Linux Foundation to establish the Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers initiative.
Read MoreBrelyon's immersive display is the TARDIS of monitors
At CES 2025, Brelyon showed off its latest immersive monitor that uses 1-bit of monocular depth to create a display that looks bigger and deeper than it actually is.
Read MoreAMD VP explains why the Ryzen AI Max likely wouldn't exist without Apple
At CES 2025, AMD's Joe Macri praised Apple for proving that people would buy powerful computers without discrete GPUs.
Read MoreDell dumps its PC brands to be more like Apple
Dell is officially giving its existing PC brands the boot at CES 2025.
Read MoreQualcomm's Snapdragon X chip will power more affordable Copilot+ PCs
Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon X at CES 2025, and it will power Copilot+ PCs in the $600 range.
Read MoreThe AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is another 16-core beast with 144MB of 3D V-cache
AMD adding another super-powered desktop CPU to the mix at CES 2025: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D.
Read MoreIntel unveils Arrow Lake AI chips for gaming laptops at CES 2025
Intel is revving up its AI chip lineup at CES 2025.
Read MoreThe Espresso 15 Pro is a compact version of our favorite portable monitor
Our favorite portable monitor just became more compact with the reveal of the 15-inch Espresso 15 Pro.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Gearing up for the AI and GPUs at CES 2025
We're ringing in 2025 with everything we're expecting to see at CES!
Read MoreUS Court of Appeals rules against effort to restore net neutrality
The Sixth Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled that the FCC doesn't have the authority to implement net neutrality rules.
Read MoreThe first 27-inch 4K gaming OLED monitor is here courtesy of Samsung
Ahead of the official start of CES, Samsung has announced a trio of new Odyssey gaming monitors.
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Cybersecurity (10)
Subaru’s poor security left troves of vehicle data easily accessible
Security researchers hacked into an admin portal that also let them remotely control cars. They say Subaru is only one of many automakers tracking vehicles with lax security.
Read MoreDonald Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht
Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road who was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of money laundering, narcotics trafficking and computer hacking.
Read MoreChina-linked hackers accessed over 400 US Treasury computers, including Janet Yellen's
We've been reporting on a Chinese hacking group infiltrating the US Treasury Department and now we have more information. It looks like they breached more than 400 computers.
Read MoreCFPB fines Block up to $175m over Cash App's lax fraud controls
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is fining Block up to $175 million for how it handled fraud on Cash App.
Read MoreNorth Korea stole $659 million in crypto assets last year, the US says
The US, Japan and South Korea issue a joint advisory warning the cryptocurrency industry about North Korean threat actors' ongoing cybercrime campaigns.
Read MoreDoJ remotely cleaned thousands of computers infected with Chinese malware
The Department of Justice and the FBI have completed a project to remotely remove malware used by Chinese hackers from computers in the US.
Read MoreT-Mobile is under fire again over its 2021 data breach
T-Mobile is sued once again over the 2021 data breach that affected more than 79 million customers.
Read MoreDevices with strong cybersecurity can now apply for a government seal of approval
A shield logo will adorn compliant products.
Read MoreNew UK law would criminalize creating sexually explicit deepfakes
Right now, it's an offense to share deepfakes.
Read MoreChina-linked attack on US Treasury Department reportedly targeted its sanctions office
The hacker attack on the US Treasury Department reportedly targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which administers sanctions for the US government.
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Deals (41)
Get four Apple AirTags for $70, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
We ferreted out the best tech deals the internet has to offer this week and rounded them up here. Save on Sonos speakers, Apple iPads, Anker accessories and more.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Series 10 is cheaper than ever
The well-regarded Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale via Amazon for $329. This is a record-low price, tying a Black Friday deal.
Read MoreThe 2024 Google Nest Learning Thermostat is $40 off right now
The latest model of the Google Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale. At $240, it's $40 off. The device could help you save significantly on your energy bills.
Read MoreSave big at Udemy: New customers get up to 80 percent off tech courses for a limited time
Make 2025 the year of your career with huge savings on online learning.
Read MoreGet more than $400 off one of our favorite Alienware gaming monitors
Dell is offering deep discounts on one of the best Alienware gaming monitors around. Depending on the size and design specifications, you can save more than $400.
Read MoreGoogle's Nest WiFi Pro 6E is cheaper than ever with a 40 percent discount
One of our favorite mesh routers is on sale via Amazon for $120. The Google Nest WiFi Pro 6E is half off.
Read MoreApple's M4 iPad Pro is up to $200 off right now
Apple's M4 iPads are $200 off on Amazon right now.
Read MoreThree months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs only $34 right now
You can access hundreds of PC and Xbox games for 32 percent off.
Read MoreOur favorite portable SSD falls to $70, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the Crucial X9 Pro portable SSD for $70, a $99 discount on the 11-inch iPad Air, $50 off the 256GB Meta Quest 3S and more.
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy Ring is on sale for $120 off
Samsung's smart ring is on sale for $280, which is a discount of $120. The promotion will show up at checkout.
Read MoreOne of our favorite air fryers is 25 percent off right now
A fantastic Cosori air fryer is down to $90, which is 25 percent off. This model easily made our list of the best air fryers.
Read MoreAmazon includes a $200 gift card when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was just announced and Amazon already has a pre-order bonus. Purchasers get a $200 gift card that can be used to buy anything on the site.
Read MoreKeychron mechanical keyboards are up to 63 percent off right now
There's a sale on Keychron mechanical keyboards running at Woot until February 1. You can save up to 65 percent on these models. For instance, at $75, the Q2 Wired keyboard is $125 off.
Read MoreThe 65-inch LG C3 OLED TV is cheaper than ever right now
The 65-inch LG C3 OLED TV is at its record-low price again, last seen in the 2023 holiday season.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Max with USB-C drop to their lowest price yet
Apple's AirPods Max with USB-C drop to their lowest price yet
Read MoreThe Anker Prime battery with a charging base is 40 percent off, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
The best discounts we found this week include deals on MacBooks, iPads, Anker chargers, Kindles and more.
Read MorePrime members can now get $50 off the Kindle Colorsoft
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft just got its first discount, but you'll need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the deal.
Read MoreThe latest 15-inch MacBook Air is $250 off right now
For a limited time, Amazon has discounted both the 16GB and 24GB models of the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air.
Read MoreAnker's 20K power bank with charging base is down to a record-low price
If you're in the market for a power bank, one of our favorite models is back down to its Black Friday price.
Read MoreA four pack of our favorite Bluetooth trackers for Android devices is cheaper than ever
The set is available for just $63.
Read MoreThis Dyson cordless stick vacuum is half off right now
A lightweight Dyson cordless stick vacuum is currently half off. You can snap up the Digital Slim for $250 right now.
Read MoreOur favorite budget wireless earbuds are down to a record-low price
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are down to their record-low price again.
Read MorePick up this Anker 5K USB-C power bank while it's only $20
We rate it highly for charging Android device.
Read MoreThe latest Audible deal gives you three months of access for only $3
Three months of Amazon Premium Plus access can be yours for $3 if you're a newcomer to the service.
Read MoreApple's iPad mini 7 is $100 off right now
The iPad mini 7 is the best compact iPad you can buy. Best of all, it's on sale for a record low price of $399.
Read MoreThe 256GB Meta Quest 3S is down to its lowest price yet
The Meta Quest 3S is now $349, the lowest we've seen it go. You also get a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month free trial of Meta Quest+.
Read MoreSamsung's 2024 Smart M8 monitor is on sale for just $399
Samsung's Smart Monitor M8 (M80D, 2024 refresh) normally costs $700, but it's back down near an all-time low of $400 at Amazon.
Read MoreApple Watch Solo Loop bands are on sale for up to 70 percent off
Woot is selling Apple Watch Solo Loop bands for as low as $20.
Read MoreThe Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is on sale for $98
Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is available for $98, down from $130.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for the first time this year
Apple's high-end earbuds are on sale for just $180 via Amazon. This is the first discount of the new year.
Read MoreAn Apple AirTags four-pack is down to $70, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $70, three months of Audible Premium Plus for free and steep discounts on our favorite microSD card and portable SSD, among others.
Read MoreAnker's newest charger from CES 2025 is already discounted
The four-port wall brick has a display and a list of neat tricks, including multiple fast-charging standards.
Read MorePick up a four-pack of Apple AirTags for only $70
A four-pack of Apple AirTags, the best Bluetooth trackers for iPhone users, has dropped back down to a record-low price.
Read MoreThe 2024 Beats Pill is on sale for $100 right now
The 2024 Beats Pill is once again down to $100, a price we last saw during Black Friday.
Read More8Bitdo's Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox drops to only $30
The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox has dropped to just $30. That represents a 33 percent discount.
Read MoreGoPro's Hero 13 Black bundle with accessories is $150 off right now
Get it for an all-time low of $300.
Read MoreThe second-gen Kindle Scribe is on sale for the first time
Amazon's new Kindle Scribe has only been out for a month, and you can already get it on sale.
Read MoreThe Udemy New Year sale drops prices on online tech courses to under $10
Make 2025 the year of your career with huge savings on online learning.
Read More8Bitdo's wired Xbox controller is just $30, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
This is a good week to pick up smaller tech and accessories at a discount -- we found deals from Anker, Ugreen, Logitech and more.
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Entertainment (7)
Incention is a desperate attempt to make new Hollywood IP with AI, fans and the blockchain
Incention is a new Hollywood platform for creating franchises using the combined powered of AI, the blockchain and user generated content. And it sounds like a disaster.
Read MoreWhat to read this weekend: An immersive new work of Africanfuturism
This week on our reading list, we have Nnedi Okorafor's Death of the Author and FML, a new comic for Dark Horse by Kelly Sue DeConnick and David López.
Read MoreHere's a look at Mike Mignola’s new book set in a macabre, folklore-inspired universe
Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown is the first book from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola's new Dark Horse imprint, Curious Objects.
Read MoreFormer MoviePass head pleads guilty to securities fraud
The guilty plea of Ted Farnsworth, former CEO of MoviePass' parent company, comes fewer than four months after former MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe's guilty plea.
Read MoreA new Crunchyroll manga mobile app arrives later this year
Crunchyroll is planning to debut a new manga app for iOS and Android later this year, but it will be a premium add-on for the anime streaming service.
Read MoreWhat to read this weekend: The friends you make in the apocalypse
This week, we read Cary Groner's The Way and the first issue of the new series, When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee.
Read MoreThanks to public domain, Tintin can now skeleton dance to Rhapsody in Blue
It's the start of a new year, which means a fresh crop of creative works have entered the public domain.
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Gaming (48)
The Video Game History Foundation's online library is now open
The Video Game History Foundation has unveiled its digital library, a massive undertaking that makes the group's own materials and some private collections available to the world.
Read MoreForza Horizon 5 will be cruising onto the PlayStation 5 this spring
Forza Horizon 5 will come to the PlayStation 5 later this year, although the exact date has not been revealed yet.
Read MoreSummer Game Fest returns to the YouTube Theater on June 6
The next Summer Game Fest livestream is set for June 6. The two-hour event kicks off at 5PM ET.
Read MoreNetflix is the exclusive home of WWE's 2K fighting game on mobile
WWE has also entered into live streaming deals with the platform.
Read MoreDoom + Doom II now supports multiplayers mods
The 2024 bundle supported multiplayer and mods at launch, but not the two together. Now, you can do both — just as the Icon of Sin intended.
Read MoreGood luck figuring out what time it is on this cool Asteroids watch
Atari and Nubeo have released a nifty, limited-edition Asteroids watch to mark the iconic game's 45th anniversary. You can buy it for $499.
Read MoreUbisoft shuts down a support studio and lays off 185 workers
Ubisoft's cost-cutting measures continue as it's closing another studio and laying off an additional 185 employees in several locations.
Read MoreThe new Split Fiction trailer shows off some intense co-op gameplay
Swedish indie studio Hazelight just dropped another trailer for the forthcoming co-cop fantasy/sci-fi mashup Split Fiction. The game will be available on March 6.
Read MoreNow you can raise Anakin Skywalker with this Darth Vader Tamagotchi
Bandai just announced a new Darth Vader-themed Tamagotchi, complete with a helmet-shaped exterior. It comes out in March and will cost $30.
Read MoreI think I found the most wholesome game in the Playdate Catalog
The Playdate game 'jump rope STAR!' features graphics designed by a 5-year-old, but it's fun enough for all ages to enjoy.
Read MoreThe 1989 point and click horror game Last Half of Darkness has been remade for 2025
The horror adventure game has you explore a creepy old house in search of the missing ingredients for a dead witch's potion.
Read MoreMarvel Snap users are getting a ‘welcome back’ rewards package to make up for the TikTok ban outage
Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner announced hefty reward packages for both US and non-US players who experienced disruptions. They're expected to arrive next week.
Read MoreWhat if the Nintendo Switch 2 is too big?
The Switch 2 is a big boy, and that may be a bad thing.
Read MoreNetflix's push into gaming will add party and couch co-op
A Netflix exec talked about the company's progress in gaming and revealed that it's planning to launch party and couch co-op games in the future.
Read MoreEpic Games to cover some iOS fees in ongoing war with Apple
Epic plans to cover the cost of the Apple's Core Technology Fee for a year when developers join its free games program on mobile.
Read MorePalworld developer Pocketpair has opened up a publishing division
Palworld developer Pocketpair just started a publishing arm. It will help fund and develop indie games.
Read MoreDoom: The Dark Ages hits PC, PS5 and Xbox on May 15
This is the largest Doom game id Software has ever made, but to be perfectly clear and possibly assuage some fears, it's not open-world.
Read MoreAssassin's Creed Shadows preview: a few steps in the right direction
Assassin's Creed Shadows at least looks and plays well enough for what Ubisoft needs it to be, with the company skirting the line between playing things extremely safe and trying something different.
Read MoreExtremely OK Games has cancelled its follow-up to Celeste
Extremely OK Games, known for the beloved indie sensation Celeste, has cancelled its upcoming game Earthblade.
Read MoreGLAAD Media Awards nominates Paper Mario after Nintendo restored trans representation
Ten video games have received nominations for the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including Nintendo's remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door.
Read MoreSega unveils a player account system
A Sega Account will connect all of a player's games and services from both Sega and Atlus.
Read MoreEleven percent of game developers were laid off in 2024, according to GDC survey
It's a difficult time to be a developer these days, according to GDC's 2025 State of the Game Industry report.
Read MoreMarvel Snap comes back online in the US
Marvel Snap is back in the US after it shut down alongside TikTok and other ByteDance-affiliated apps.
Read MoreFTC orders Genshin Impact's developer to block young teens from making in-game purchases
Genshin Impact's gacha system "deceived children, teens, and other players into spending hundreds of dollars on prizes they stood little chance of winning," the FTC said.
Read MoreHow to sign up for the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience
You can sign up for a chance to try the Switch 2 at one of several events Nintendo is hosting from April to June.
Read MoreCard trading is coming to the Pokémon TCG app
The Pokémon TCG Pocket app is getting trading sometime this month, but it will come with limitations.
Read MoreAGDQ just ended, but there's already a schedule for Frost Fatales and it owns
Awesome Games Done Quick has already wrapped up for 2025, but the philanthropic group has other programs year-round that raise money for worthy causes.
Read MoreFortnite will let you play as Godzilla, if you're lucky
Godzilla is coming to Fortnite on January 17. If you're lucky, you can even play as the legendary lizard.
Read More19 relaxing video games to help you destress
To aid those who could use some help winding down, we've rounded up a few games that purposefully deemphasize aggression but aren't overly cute or so stripped-down that they're boring.
Read MoreAwesome Games Done Quick raises another $2.5 million for a cancer nonprofit
Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 raised a total of $2,556,305 for Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Read MoreFortnite Festival adds local co-op so you can relive the glory days of Rock Band and Guitar Hero
Fortnite Festival will begin supporting local multiplayer for Festival Main Stage sessions starting January 14.
Read MoreYou can now sign up to test Elden Ring's co-op spinoff
You can now sign up to try the Elden Ring spinoff as part of a closed network test in February.
Read MoreSkate City: New York is a mobile game that manuals the line between casual and deep play
Skate City: New York, out on Apple Arcade today, offers a lot more than just a new city to explore.
Read MoreCitizen Sleeper 2 asks how we stay human in a hopeless future
Ahead of Citizen Sleeper 2's release on January 31, Engadget sat down with the game's creator, Gareth Damian Martin.
Read MoreAssassin’s Creed Shadows delayed (again) until March 20
Ubisoft just delayed the long-awaited Assassin's Creed Shadows once again. Now it's coming out on March 20.
Read MoreStimulation Clicker is a nightmarish free browser game powered by internet brainrot
Stimulation Clicker helps the dopamine hits coming as your screen floods with attention-grabbing visuals.
Read MoreModders turn Doom into a classic art gallery
Doom: The Gallery Experience is a Doom mod that hands Doomguy a glass of wine and plunks him into an art gallery.
Read MoreMotorbunny’s PlayMate lets your console (kinda) control your vibe
Motorbunny will soon sell you a wireless controller you can hang on your games console controller to run the show on its ride on sex toy.
Read MorePUBG will get AI-powered NPCs
PUBG: Battlegrounds will add non-player characters powered by NVIDIA ACE generative AI.
Read MoreTarget Darts is bringing tech smarts to the game
Target Darts' Omni is a halo of cameras that sits around your dartboard and keeps score for you.
Read MoreThis spinning VR chair at CES 2025 somehow didn't make me feel like throwing up
The Roto VR Explorer syncs your head movements with your body.
Read MoreFormer Annapurna Interactive staff are reportedly taking over publisher Private Division's game portfolio
The former employees of Annapurna Interactive who quit last year are now said to be in charge of Private Division's games and publishing efforts.
Read MoreCES 2025: Razer reveals Project Arielle, its first temperature-controlled gaming chair
Razer's latest deskside innovation is Project Arielle, a mesh gaming chair with integrated temperature controls — and some pretty lights, of course.
Read MoreNVIDIA's native GeForce NOW app is coming to the Steam Deck
NVIDIA is launching a native GeForce Now app on the Steam Deck and browser versions on major mixed reality headsets.
Read MoreThe AMD Ryzen Z2 will power next-gen gaming handhelds
AMD is following up its impressive Ryzen Z1 chip with the Ryzen Z2 at CES 2025.
Read MoreStern's latest pinball machine is a loving tribute to Dungeons & Dragons
Stern's Dungeons & Dragons pinball machine lets players save progress and level up a character over time.
Read MoreHow to watch Awesome Games Done Quick 2025
The best thing about the start of a new year isn't the goal-setting or the aspirational self-improvement. It's watching Awesome Games Done Quick.
Read MoreThis is Jeopardy! ... on your Fire TV Stick
The game uses AI voice control and is only available in the developer's Volley games app.
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Google reportedly made sure Israel's military had access to its AI tools
Documents reveal anxiety Amazon would get ahead with the IDF.
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Laptops (18)
Microsoft's Surface Pro and Laptop for Business are getting Intel's new AI PC chips
Microsoft is rounding out its Surface family by updating its Business machines with Intel's new Core Ultra 200V AI PC processors.
Read MoreLenovo CES 2025: The 10th-gen Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop supports up to RTX 5090 graphics
You can fit it with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor. It will start at $2,399 when it arrives in March.
Read MoreAll the laptops that piqued our interest at CES 2025
There were a whole slew of new laptops introduced at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Here are all of the major announcements.
Read MoreASUS unveiled the Zenbook A14 at CES 2025 and it's the MacBook Air competitor I've been dreaming of
The ASUS Zenbook A14 is the MacBook Air competitor I've been dreaming of.
Read MoreLenovo's new ThinkPad X9 is the least ThinkPad ever
To entice a new generation of PC users, Lenovo created the new ThinkPad X9 family which features an aluminum chassis instead of carbon fiber and no Trackpoint nub.
Read MoreASUS brings Qualcomm's latest chip to the Vivobook 14 and 16
ASUS is introducing two new AI-focused Vivobooks at CES 2025, the ASUS Vivobook 14 and Vivobook 16. Both use Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips and come with 16GB of RAM.
Read MoreThe ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is a crazy concept made real
AT CES 2025, Lenovo showed off the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, which is said to the world's first AI laptop with a rollable display.
Read MoreLenovo’s Yoga Slim 9i is the first laptop to get an under-display camera
Lenovo's new Yoga Slim 9i laptop has an under-display camera and 98 percent screen-to-body-ratio, both world-firsts as claimed by the company.
Read MoreThe ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is starting to make more sense as a gaming tablet
After a couple years without an update, at CES 2025 ASUS is giving the ROG Flow Z13 is big revamp and more powerful XG Mobile graphics dock.
Read MoreThe MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition is fierce as hell
Thanks to revamped components and design details including hand-drawn acid-etched art and an embedded 3D-printed model, MSI's Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition is fierce as hell.
Read MoreAlienware revived its Area-51 laptops with serious performance and far-out designs
For 2025, Alienware has resurrected its flagship Area-51 laptop line with faster components and some rather far out design touches.
Read MoreThe HP Omen Max 16 is its most powerful gaming laptop yet
At CES 2025, HP showed off what it's calling its most powerful gaming laptop yet in the Omen Max 16.
Read MoreRazer's new Blade 16 laptop is its thinnest model yet
It has also been AI-ified, because why wouldn't it be?
Read MoreHP at CES 2025: The latest Elitebooks are Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel’s new AI chips
The 14-inch Elitebook Ultra G1i has a 3K OLED and a 9MP webcam. The company also launched a 2-in-1 AI PC with a 360-degree folding hinge.
Read MoreDell killing the XPS name is an unforced error
At CES 2025, Dell announced a major rebrand for all of its PCs. And while the general intent is good, we think killing the XPS name is a bad idea.
Read MoreAMD takes AI PCs to the max with Ryzen AI Max chips
AMD is targeting both low-end and high-end AI PCs at CES 2025.
Read MoreSamsung’s updated Galaxy Book5 Pro lineup gets an Intel Arrow Lake boost
The Galaxy Book5 Pro comes in 14-inch and 16-inch screen sizes, while the Book5 360 has a 15.6-inch display. All three have an AI feature equivalent to Google's Circle to Search.
Read MoreLG Gram Pro 2-in-1 (2025) hands-on: Of course a thin and light laptop gets AI at CES 2025
Our in-person impressions of the LG Gram Pro 2-in-1: the company's latest ultra thin and light laptop.
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Mobile (10)
Vodafone demonstrates 'world's first' satellite video call with a standard mobile phone
Vodafone has demonstrated the capabilities of a new satellite network by making what it calls the "world's first" satellite video call, albeit with some caveats.
Read MoreGarmin says it has fixed the blue triangle boot error that was bricking some devices
Garmin has updated a support page on the blue triangle boot loop issue to provide additional troubleshooting support to affected users.
Read MoreApple enables support for T-Mobile and Starlink satellite network on the iPhone
IPhone users will be able to test the direct-to-cell satellite service.
Read MoreWhatsApp could soon let iOS users have multiple accounts on one device
WABetaInfo reports that the new WhatsApp beta update for iOS brings a feature Android users have already had for a year: managing multiple accounts on one device without annoying workarounds.
Read MoreCircle to Search now offers one-tap actions for phone numbers, emails and URLs
Starting today, Google is rolling out an enhanced version of Circle to Search to all Android devices.
Read MoreSamsung Care+ now offers $0 screen repair, but it will cost you
Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss customers can access it.
Read MoreThe Nokia Design Archive has 20-plus years of never-before-seen images, sketches and strategy
It's a much needed nostalgia hit.
Read MoreThis year could bring the iPhone Air and an entry-level iPad with Apple Intelligence
Mark Gurman writes in the Power On newsletter that Apple's thinnest iPhone yet could be called the iPhone 17 Air.
Read MoreThe Swippitt Hub keeps your iPhone loaded up with fresh batteries
The Swippitt Hub and its accompanying Link phone case keeps your phone loaded up with full battery power, but it's not cheap.
Read MoreMecha Comet is a modular, handheld Linux computer with snap-on extensions
The Comet by Mecha Systems is a modular, Linux-based handheld computer built for hobbyists, engineers, students, artists and roboticists of all kinds.
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Music (4)
Amazon Music Unlimited subscription prices are rising again
Subscriptions to Amazon Music Unlimited are getting more expensive, including for Prime members.
Read MoreRoli finally introduces a larger teaching piano keyboard, complete with AI
Roli just introduced a 49-key smart keyboard that's primarily intended for learners, though has some features for experienced musicians. Also, it integrates with AI.
Read MoreMany Akai devices will soon support Native Instruments sound packs
Akai has teamed up with long-time rival Native Instruments. NI sound packs will soon be available on Akai standalone MPC devices.
Read MorePolyend stuffed a fully programmable drum machine in a stompbox
Polyend just unveiled a new stompbox that doubles as a drum machine. The Step is available right now.
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News (124)
The Morning After: Our verdict on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25
The biggest news stories this morning: Comcast unveils ultra-low lag internet connection, UPS plans to slash its shipping business with Amazon by half, The Galaxy S25 Ultra review.
Read MoreTrump's FCC is coming for NPR and PBS now too
FCC Chair Brendan Carr is opening an investigation into NPR and PBS, he informed the companies' CEOs in a letter.
Read MoreElon Musk says Tesla will launch a robotaxi service in Austin this June
Tesla will introduce a paid autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin, Elon Musk said during an earnings call discussing the automaker's financial results for 2024.
Read MoreOoni’s first departure from pizza ovens is a $799 spiral mixer
The Ooni Halo Pro is a countertop spiral mixer that tries to bring restaurant-quality dough to the countertop. The $799 appliance makes — and costs — a lot of dough.
Read MoreLucid's Gravity SUV gets native Tesla Supercharger access on January 31
Lucid's newly launched Gravity SUV will be able to access Tesla's Supercharger network across the US and Canada starting on January 31 -- and it won't even need an adapter.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Chinese AI assistant sending shockwaves through US rivals
The biggest news stories this morning: Bluesky's moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew, China's DeepSeek AI assistant becomes top free iPhone app as US tech stocks take a hit, The iPhone notch might come back.
Read MoreSony is halting production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDiscs and MiniDV cassettes
Sony is ending production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDisc and MD Data disc media, along with Mini DV cassettes.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Everything Samsung announced this week (and future devices teased)
The biggest news stories this morning: Everything Samsung teased beside the Galaxy S25 series, a bad Star Trek movie and the first Mac.
Read MoreTesla's new Model Y arrives in the US
Tesla launches its redesigned Model Y in North America and Europe.
Read MoreBang & Olufsen's new earbuds with ‘replaceable batteries’ don’t seem to be very repairable
iFixit did a teardown of the $500 Beoplay Eleven earbuds and found the batteries are a lot more difficult to replace than the company implied.
Read MoreYouTube Premium adds 256kbps audio 'experiment' for music videos
YouTube is rolling out new perks for paying users, starting with the ability to switch on more than one experiment
Read MoreBowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: Excellent sound comes at a high price
Bowers & Wilkins continues its lineage of great audio, but there are some weaknesses on its latest earbuds.
Read MoreMasterbuilt adds another smart charcoal grill to its Gravity Series lineup
The latest Gravity Series smart grill has some notable updates and a higher price.
Read MoreThe Morning After: TikTok lives to scroll another day (or 75)
The biggest news stories this morning: President Trump has delayed the TikTok ban,What to expect at Samsung's Galaxy S25 Unpacked event, X adds a dedicated video tab to fill the brief TikTok void.
Read MoreEV startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and stopped all operations
Canoo announced the filing on Friday night following months of financial troubles.
Read MoreCharge Cars rescued by private investors, so bring on that electric ‘67 Mustang replica
UK EV company Charge Cars just announced new ownership. It also plans on finally delivering its flagship product, an all-electric replica of the classic 1967 Ford Mustang.
Read MoreThermoWorks RFX review: A wireless grilling tool with unparalleled accuracy
ThermoWorks' long-awaited wireless grill probe doesn't pack all of the sensors inside a single device, which means its readings are more accurate than the competition.
Read MoreTraeger Woodridge review: A big upgrade for the entry-level pellet grill
Traeger's Woodridge may be its new base model, but the grill is a big upgrade from the current Pro series.
Read MoreLG Display's new OLEDs are even brighter and more power-efficient
LG Display's new 4th-generation OLED panels are 33 percent brighter than previous generations, while also being more power-efficient.
Read MoreSonos' chief product officer is also leaving the company
Sonos is continuing to clean house as the company recovers from the hits it took following a disastrous mobile app redesign last year.
Read MoreThe Acura RSX calls dibs on Honda's proprietary Asimo OS
Honda's new Acura RSX EV will be the first to use its Asimo operating system. It's also the company's first original EV design.
Read MoreWeber aims to deliver smart grilling performance at a lower price with the Smoque
Weber looks to balance price and performance with its most affordable smart pellet grill.
Read MoreThe Morning After: What to expect from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event next week
The biggest news stories this morning: Amazon Prime will no longer let clothes shoppers try before you buy after this month, Celebs and tech luminaries want to create a fully open social media ecosystem, iPhone Air rumors and an entry-level iPad.
Read MoreNintendo's goofy alarm clock will be available to everyone in March
Alarmo, Nintendo's smart alarm clock, will be available to purchase without a Nintendo Switch Online membership in March.
Read MoreSamsung introduces new sleep-tracking metrics that take advantage of SmartThings enabled devices
Samsung has introduced some new sleep-tracking tools to its Health app. These include optimized rest and wake times and a holistic smart home report.
Read MoreSonos CEO Patrick Spence falls on his sword after horrible app launch
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is stepping down following last year's disastrous app launch. Don't worry, as he'll still have plenty of money.
Read MoreAmazon Prime will no longer let clothes shoppers 'try before you buy' after this month
Prime Try Before You Buy let customers pick a few items to be sent, and only pay for what they decided to keep.
Read MoreOur unofficial, silly and meaningless CES 2025 awards, just for fun
Here are the totally unofficial CES 2025 dumb fun awards where we try to squeeze a little extra joy out of the most hectic tech convention of the year.
Read MoreThe robots we saw at CES 2025: The good, the bad and the completely unhinged
We saw a lot of robots at CES 2025 and, for better or worse, some really left an impression on us. These are the ones that stood out the most.
Read MoreA tale of four Kodaks
CES 2025 was a good time to check in on how many zombie brands are littering the floor of the consumer electronics industry.
Read MoreCES 2025 was more shoppable than conceptual
A handful of high-profile projects that debuted at previous CESes are back with concrete plans and actual release dates, and many of these products are available right now.
Read MoreCES's Pebble Flow EV trailer gets some tweaks ahead of its spring shipping date
The upgrades include more windows, better cupboard access and a more aerodynamic design for the all-electric EV trailer that's shipping this spring.
Read MoreFaraday Future pitches a ‘fresh start’ with a minivan EV prototype at CES 2025
Faraday Future is detailing its latest strategy shift, with a plan to sell cheap EVs under its newly announced low-cost "FX" brand.
Read MoreSony's Afeela 1 feels like a PlayStation 4 in the PS5 era
Not much has changed in five years on the first car from Sony Honda Mobility. Plus, it's way too expensive.
Read MoreThe new robot vacuums that caught our eye at CES 2025
CES 2025 was filled with more than a few robot vacuums trying to do more than just clean floors, and these are some of our favorites.
Read MoreThe weirdest tech we saw at CES 2025
The yearly CES event typically showcases all kinds of weird and wacky gadgets. Here's all the weirdest tech we saw this week.
Read MoreThe sustainable tiny home trend at CES 2025 revived my dream of building a compound
We got to tour five different takes on the sustainable tiny/mobile/trailer home concept at CES 2025 and we want to live in them all.
Read MoreTesla finally launches the refreshed 2025 Model Y in the Asia-Pacific region
Tesla has quietly unveiled its facelifted Model Y with new styling to keep it current with rivals like Kia and Volvo.
Read MoreSamsung isn't talking about Eclipsa Audio at CES 2025
Want to know more about Samsung's Eclipsa Audio? So do I.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Introducing the best of CES 2025 winners
The biggest news stories this morning: Sony Honda Mobility's Afeela 1 feels like a PlayStation 4 in the PS5 era, The weirdest tech of CES 2025, Ropet is the cute-as-hell emotional robot that the modern Furby wishes it could be.
Read MoreRopet is the cute-as-hell emotional robot at CES 2025 that the modern Furby wishes it could be
Ropet is a robot with a customizable appearance, emotional reactions and optional ChatGPT integration.
Read MoreSony's XYN XR headset is being used in very different ways at CES 2025
At CES 2024, Sony and Siemens both announced plans to use an XR headset Sony designed. This year, we got to try it on and see two very different use cases.
Read MoreSamsung The Frame Pro at CES 2025: A big upgrade for the art TV
The Frame Pro has a Neo QLED display, which provides a big boost to all of the non-art functions of the TV.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz EVs will get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network next month
Dealers will contact owners to schedule a software update and buy a $185 adapter.
Read MoreThis mean bean machine is bound to upset coffee fans
Would you like your coffee beans mixed and matched by this coffee bean mixing machine?
Read MoreThe WeWalk Smart Cane 2 could be one of AI's few good use cases at CES 2025
WeWalk's new smart cane adds an AI assistant for more detailed guidance, and improves upon the previous design to make it more user-friendly.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Finding fun and relaxation in the middle of CES 2025
The biggest news stories this morning: G's OLED evo TVs for 2025 come with AI and a 165Hz refresh rate, The best CES gadgets you can actually buy right now, This is a battery-powered plug-in induction oven.
Read MoreCES 2025: LG's Swiss-army-knife projector hides in plain sight
A projector that's also a lamp and a Bluetooth speaker is one of the compelling devices from LG at CES 2025.
Read MoreThe AC Future drivable, self-sustaining home transforms to be larger than your first apartment
We had a chance to check out AC Future's prototype Ai-THd, an all-electric RV that transforms into a 400 square-foot apartment.
Read MoreOne robot vacuum is trying way too hard to outdo the competition at CES 2025
SwitchBot is showing off robot vacuums that can zoom around with air purifiers, tablet stands, security cameras, tabletops and other objects on top.
Read MoreTonal 2 is now available for purchase
Tonal is launching the Tonal 2 smart home trainer, an upgrade over the original Tonal machine.
Read MoreSomeone please buy me this battery-powered, plug-in induction range from CES
We took a look at Charlie during CES 2025 and were impressed with its clean lines and 5 kWh battery.
Read MoreA closer look at the slick Honda 0 SUV and Saloon prototypes at CES 2025
Here is a closer look at the Honda 0 SUV, which was on display at CES 2025.
Read MoreRollAway is a rentable EV camper van with a concierge service and luxury amenities
RollAway is a camper-van rental service that offers an on-demand concierge who can plan your trip, direct you along the way and keep your space equipped with five-star treats.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Meta gives up on fact checking for Facebook and Instagram
The biggest news stories this morning: The robot vacuum that can climb stairs, X's Linda Yaccarino on Meta ending fact checking: 'Welcome to the party', Everything NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced at CES 2025.
Read MoreThe best tech and gadgets we found on CES 2025 Day Two
Here's all the biggest news to come out of CES 2025 on day two of the show.
Read MoreMore than one company brought a robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to CES 2025
Roborock isn't the only company that brought a robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to CES 2025.
Read MoreAt CES 2025 I toured the Haus.me microhaus Pro, a self-contained living pod you can put just about anywhere
At CES this week I got to tour a microhaus Pro and let me tell you this thing packs some serious swank.
Read MoreDreame's X50 robot vacuum can climb stairs
Dreame's X50 robot vacuum is able to climb over small stairs without assistance.
Read MoreSony Honda Mobility CES 2025 keynote: Learn more about the Afeela 1 EV live here
With preorders open and pricing starting at $89,900, we'll hear even more details about the Afeela 1 from Las Vegas.
Read MorePebble Flow all-electric RV trailer will begin deliveries this spring
Pebble has finalized the design and price of the Pebble Flow all-electric RV trailer at CES.
Read MoreJackery’s curved solar roof tiles are so normie even your HOA might like them
Longstanding solar generator company Jackery is leveling up the US' roof game with the introduction of XBC curved solar shingles.
Read MoreSpit on this stick to see how burned out you are
Nutrix AG's cortiSense device will give you an idea of how stress is affecting your wellbeing.
Read MoreInkPoster uses an e-paper display to bring art to your home
It's an e-paper screen used for hanging art on your walls.
Read MoreGovee’s new desktop display is reserved for pixel art
The retro display light has a built-in speaker that plays 8-bit tunes. The Gaming Pixel Light launches in Q2 2025.
Read MoreHonda's Saloon and Space-Hub EV concepts are now prototypes
Honda unveils the Series 0 Saloon and SUV EV prototypes.
Read MoreHonda CES 2025 keynote: Watch Honda reveal its 0 Series EV prototypes live here
It's Honda's turn to host a CES keynote. The automaker will reveal two prototype EVs from its 0 Series lineup.
Read MoreAudio-Technica debuts earbuds with a whopping 25 hours of battery life at CES 2025
25 hours of battery life on a charge? Audio-Technica says that's no problem on its latest ANC earbuds.
Read MoreTechnics AZ100 earbuds hands-on: Magnetic fluid drivers deliver a big audio boost
Technics developed new driver technology to further improve sound quality on its latest wireless earbuds.
Read MoreThe Hyve package security box should protect deliveries from dreaded porch pirates
Hyve Security just unveiled the self-named Hyve smart lockbox. This product is designed to protect packages.
Read MoreAll the tech announced on Day One of CES 2025
Here's a brief rundown of all the things you missed on Day One of CES 2025.
Read MoreRayNeo AR glasses hands-on at CES 2025: Surprisingly light and bright
RayNeo brought their new X3 Pro AR frames to CES, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that they seem to have squeezed an impressive amount of tech into a relatively small pair of frames.
Read MoreAnker made a solar beach umbrella, because of course
As part of its Solix line of home energy products, Anker is introducing the Solix Solar Beach Umbrella at CES 2025. It's a collapsible beach umbrella with solar panels and a USB-C port built-in.
Read MoreMoonbuddy is an adorable guided breathing device that’ll help your kid wind down
The easy-to-follow breathwork device is outfitted in a cute animal costume.
Read MoreDisplace will finally ship its wireless 4K OLED suction TVs in March of this year
The wireless 4k OLED TV that can suction on to walls and windows is finally coming to market two years after we saw it at CES.
Read MoreXreal’s new One Pro AR glasses are surprisingly good
Xreal's latest One Pro AR glasses are exciting, and might hint that there's life in the technology.
Read MoreKlipsch introduces the newest Music City Party karaoke-focused speakers
Klipsch is adding three new models to its Music City Party Speakers lineup. The new models are named after Vegas, Miami and New York.
Read MoreNetgear’s Orbi 870 mesh router system is a great way to join the Wi-Fi 7 bandwagon
Netgear just announced the Orbi 870 mesh router system. These routers are designed to work with Wi-Fi 7, though it's a tri-band router.
Read MoreThe Shokz OpenFit 2 promises better sound and longer battery life
The second-generation model has a tweeter and woofer in each ear and a multifunction button for fewer accidental touches.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Acer's huge 11-inch handheld gaming PC
The biggest news stories this morning: The Last of Us season 2 arrives in April, Here's a solar beach umbrella, Dell dumps its PC brands to be more like Apple.
Read MoreBackup by Biolite is a giant (but sleek!) battery that keeps your fridge running during outages
We checked out the Backup by Biolite home back up battery at CES 2025. It was chonky and sexy.
Read MoreAnker’s ‘AI party speaker’ can automatically remove vocals for karaoke nights
The Soundcore Rave 3S is a $349 party in a box, while the $249 Boom 2 Pro has four drivers for a 140W output and bass as low as 40Hz.
Read MoreEufy's new robot vacuum can transform into a stick vac
Eufy has unveiled a truly wild new robovac at CES 2025. The E20 robot vacuum can transform into a stick vac in just a few moments.
Read MoreAnker's EverFrost coolers can chill (or freeze!) food using only solar power
Anker just announced a line of solar electric coolers. These units can refrigerate and even freeze food items.
Read MoreSony opens Afeela 1 EV reservations at CES 2025
After first revealing its car ambitions in 2020, Sony and Honda are finally ready to sell you an EV.
Read MoreSony CES 2025 keynote: Watch Sony unveil its latest gadgets live here
Tune in at 8PM ET on Monday to watch Sony's CES press conference live.
Read MoreThe cute Samsung Ballie home robot will actually go on sale this year
Samsung's adorable rolling home robot is actually retailing this year.
Read MoreRoborock's new flagship robot vacuum has an arm that can grab small objects
One of the items Roborock is showcasing at CES 2025 is a robot vacuum that can pick up socks.
Read MoreWatch the Samsung CES 2025 keynote live here: AI updates and more
Look for Samsung to incorporate AI into its new TVs, refrigerators and everything in between starting at 5PM ET.
Read MoreTiVo OS is coming to the US on Sharp TVs
TiVo OS is coming to the US on Sharp TVs, Xperi, the current owner of the TiVo brand, announced at CES 2025.
Read MoreGemini AI smarts are coming to Google Home to make the Assistant a better conversationalist
Here at CES 2025, I was able to get a live demonstration of the way Google is integrating Gemini into its smart home ecosystem.
Read MoreNew Bird Buddy smart garden products let you peek into the secret lives of pollinators
Bird Buddy announced a new brand, Wonder, at CES 2025 and two nature-focused products.
Read MoreGemini AI is coming to Google TVs later this year and I got an early first look
At CES 2025, Google showed off new features coming to Google TV devices including Gemini integration, far-field mics and proximity sensors and we were on hand to take a look.
Read MoreHisense introduces its first-ever consumer microLED TV
Hisense just introduced its first consumer microLED television at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The 136MX includes a high-density array of over 24.88 million LEDs.
Read MoreTCL's new Mini LED TVs aim for OLED's throne (again)
TCL is announcing a new line of Mini LED TVs at CES 2025 called the QM6K Series, and major improvements to the company's QD-Mini LED technology.
Read MoreThis fluffball robot stole my heart at CES 2025
Yukai Engineering has a new robot that's designed to spark joy.
Read MoreLG xboom speakers hands-on: Built with the help of will.i.am and a dash of AI
LG teamed up with will.i.am on three different portable speakers. We got a listen at CES 2025.
Read MoreEcobee’s Smart Thermostat Essential is packed with features but still affordable
Ecobee just announced its latest smart thermostat at CES 2025. This one is relatively affordable and full-featured.
Read MoreJLab debuts its first adaptive active noise cancellation headphones at CES 2025
Audio brand JLab has unveiled the Epic Lux Lab Edition, its first premium headphones, at CES 2025.
Read MoreLG CES 2025 press conference and liveblog: See new OLED TVs and more as they're unveiled
LG kicks off CES press day with new OLED TVs and more.
Read MoreSamsung's Frame Pro TV features the company's high-end Neo QLED panel
Samsung is expanding its Frame lineup of TVs with the Frame Pro, a set that features its high-end Neo QLED panel.
Read MoreHDMI version 2.2 adds support for bandwidth of up to 96Gbps
At CES 2025, the HDMI Forum has announced HDMI version 2.2 which includes new support for bandwidth of up to 96Gbps and new certified Ultra96 cables.
Read MoreHoneywell Home’s new Matter device is an energy-efficient smart thermostat
Resideo announced a new Honeywell Home smart thermostat at CES 2025.
Read MoreThe Wybot S3 just might be the pool-cleaning robot of your dreams
The Wybot S3 pool cleaning robot is filled with advanced technology, like 3D mapping and automatic solar charging. It also costs anywhere from $2,500 to $3,000.
Read MoreRing and Kidde launch connected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Ring is partnering with Kidde to connect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to its ecosystem.
Read MoreBrisk It's latest AI-infused smart grill only costs $399
Generative AI can be your BBQ sous chef with Brisk It's smart pellet grills.
Read MoreJBL's Tour One M3 headphones come with a touchscreen transmitter
JBL's new premium ANC headphones will ship with what JBL calls the Smart Tx audio transmitter.
Read MoreJBL is adding ANC to seven new pairs of wireless earbuds at CES 2025
JBL is introducing seven new pairs of wireless earbuds at CES 2025, with a focus on offering multiple sizes and fits, active noise cancellation, and in a few cases, spatial audio.
Read MoreThe Morning After: This robot vacuum has a robot arm
The biggest news stories this morning: Meta sends its creepy AI-generated profiles to hell, We're live from CES 2025!, Spit on this stick to see how burned out you are.
Read MoreElvie’s newest product is a smart baby bouncer that transforms into a bassinet
Rise is an app-controlled baby bouncer that can transform into a bassinet with a baby inside.
Read MoreLoreal's latest device promises to help find out how well your skin responds to ingredients like retinol
If you've ever been confused about the vast array of skincare products on the market and exactly which ones are right for you, L'Oréal claims to have a solution.
Read MoreSamsung’s CES 2025 TV lineup includes 8K AI enhancements and a wireless connect box
At CES 2025, Samsung unveiled the Neo QLED 8K QN990F and QN900F, plus the Neo QLED 4K QN90F, QN80F and QN70F.
Read MoreSamsung debuts the QS700F soundbar and updates the Q990 at CES 2025
Samsung has an all-new soundbar design for 2025 as it preps for the arrival of Eclipsa Audio.
Read MoreBosch's AI-enabled bassinet tracks everything you'd ever want to know about your baby's sleep
At CES 2025, Bosch is showing off an AI-enabled bassinet with sensors that can detect just about anything an anxious parent could ever hope to monitor about their baby.
Read MoreCurrent Backyard debuts the Model P smart pizza oven at CES 2025
Following its electric grill and griddle, Current Backyard now has an all-electric option for the pizza enthusiasts.
Read MoreWithings' Omina is its vision for the future of bathroom scales
Omina is Withings' vision for the future of the bathroom scale, complete with an AI-equipped smart mirror.
Read MoreCES 2025: The press conferences and new tech we're expecting to see from Samsung, NVIDIA, LG and more
The world's largest electronics conference is happening again in January. Here's what we expect to see.
Read MoreLG's OLED evo TVs for 2025 come with AI and a 165Hz refresh rate
LG has announced a new lineup of OLED evo TVs in time for CES.
Read MoreLG previews the compact S20A soundbar at CES 2025
LG's only new soundbar for 2025 is a compact unit designed to save space and link up with its TVs.
Read MoreHisense’s new ‘laser TV’ projector boosts the brightness and contrast
The L9Q is an ultra-short-throw laser projector that ships with a screen ranging from 100 to 150 inches.
Read MoreLG’s new projector looks like a stand fan
LG has announced two new projectors for CES 2025.
Read MoreThe Morning After: FCC’s attempt to restore net neutrality didn't work
The biggest news stories this morning: Tesla reports its first-ever annual drop in deliveries, The first 27-inch 4K gaming OLED monitor is here courtesy of Samsung, Nick Clegg is leaving Meta after 7 years of overseeing its policy decisions.
Read MoreTesla reports its first-ever annual drop in deliveries
Tesla has reported the first-ever decline in annual deliveries. The company's stock has suffered as a result.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Tech’s biggest losers in 2024
The biggest news stories this morning: 2024 was a great year for horror game fans, Bluesky and Threads showed us very different visions for a post-X future, CNBC's new streaming service can cost up to $600 a year.
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Nintendo (3)
Heads up, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will only be $10 for a couple more days
It's your last chance to snap up Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete for the introductory price of $10. The mobile game will be $20 as of January 31.
Read MoreEverything we're still dying to know about the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been announced, but there's still a whole lot of unknowns. Here's everything we don't yet know about the upcoming console.
Read MoreNintendo Switch 2 is official, with more details coming on April 2, 2025
Nintendo officially introduced the Switch 2 today.
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PC Gaming (22)
The Sims and The Sims 2 are back on PC as part of the series' 25th anniversary celebration
The first two games in The Sims series are once again available to buy on PC as the franchise marks its 25th birthday. Maxis says it's been working to make them more compatible with Windows 10 and 11 too.
Read MoreSeason 5 of MultiVersus will be its last
MultiVersus will receive one last season before online services are shut down. The game will still be playable offline after that happens.
Read MoreSony is ditching the PSN login requirement on some of its PC games
Sony is dropping the need to link some of its PC games to a PSN account, but it will offer in-game rewards to those who do sign in.
Read MoreNVIDIA says it’ll likely run out of RTX 5090 and 5080 cards due to ‘significant demand’
GPU maker NVIDIA has warned consumers that the stock of its forthcoming RTX 5090 and 5080 cards will be limited. Some gamers are even camping out to get one.
Read MoreEndless Legend 2 is real and there’s a mysterious trailer to prove it
Amplitude Studios just unveiled Endless Legend 2, the sequel to the popular 4X fantasy-strategy game. It should be released as an early access title in the near future.
Read MoreNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: Pure AI excess for $2,000
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 is incredibly fast thanks to DLSS 4, but it's also incredibly expensive.
Read MoreEA's Origin app for PC gaming will shut down in April
EA's Origin PC client has officially reached the end of the line.
Read MoreNVIDIA's AI NPCs are a nightmare
At CES 2025, NVIDIA made it plainly clear AI NPCs are around the corner, and I think they look genuinely awful.
Read MorePick up BioShock 2 Remastered and Deus Ex in Prime Gaming's January freebies
Amazon shared the list of video game titles that Prime members can snag for free this month, as well as the latest additions to the Luna cloud gaming rotation.
Read MoreCES 2025: The Lenovo Legion Go S is the first third-party SteamOS handheld
At CES 2025, Lenovo showed off the Legion Go S, which will come in two different versions: a Windows 11 model and a SteamOS model, which is the first of its kind from a third-party manufacturer.
Read MoreNVIDIA's Reflex 2 predicts milliseconds into the future of competitive games
NVIDIA just announced Reflex 2 at CES 2025, a follow-up to its renowned latency reduction technology. This new version can, sort of, pre-render upcoming frames based on mouse inputs.
Read MoreAcer’s latest Predator gaming laptops include NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs
Acer took to CES 2025 to unveil a trio of new Predator gaming laptops. They vary in specs, but all include RTX 50-series GPUs.
Read MoreLenovo is already teasing the successor to its flagship Legion Go gaming handheld
AT CES 2025, even though Lenovo already announced one new handheld in the Legion Go S, the company also teased the design and some specs for its next flagship handheld: the Legion Go 2.
Read MoreThe original Diablo hits PC Game Pass on January 14
The very first Diablo RPG is joining PC Game Pass on January 14. This is the highlight of a small batch of other games hitting the service this month.
Read MoreCES 2025: MSI made a CPU cooler with a tiny built-in turntable and it’s pure fun
AT CES 2025, MSI made a concept CPU water cooler with a built-in turntable and it's pure joy. Sadly, the company has no plans to bring it to actual production.
Read MoreThe Maingear Apex Force and Apex Rush might be the most beautiful water-cooled desktops at CES 2025
With a renewed focus on water-cooling, Maingear's new Apex Force and Apex Rush might some of the most beautiful desktop PCs at CES 2025.
Read MoreRazer made a monitor stand with RGB lights, because of course it did
Razer has introduced the Chroma monitor stand at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. This unit includes snazzy RGB lights.
Read MoreAlienware resurrects its Area-51 desktop PC
The new model has an upgraded airflow system and supports the latest NVIDIA GPUs. Its launch configuration starts at around $4,500. (Cue spit take.)
Read MoreThe Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is an absolutely massive handheld gaming PC
At CES 2025, Acer is launching one of the biggest gaming handhelds on the market in the new Nitro Blaze 11.
Read MoreAMD previews RDNA 4 graphics with AI upscaling, teases RX 9070 GPUs
AMD previews RDNA 4 graphics with AI upscaling, and teases its RX 9070 GPUs.
Read MoreAMD CES 2025 press conference: Watch it here today at 2PM ET
AMD's CES 2025 presser is nearly upon us. You can watch it right here at 2PM ET.
Read MoreXbox’s Game Pass now rewards users for playing PC games
PC Game Pass gamers can now earn rewards by playing games for at least 15 minutes a day.
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PlayStation (10)
Sony's retro PS5 themes are disappearing, but not forever
Those retro-tinged PS5 themes have been a resounding hit. They have been such a hit that Sony just announced it's bringing them back in the future.
Read MoreFebruary's modest PlayStation Plus selection includes High on Life and Payday 3
Sony just announced a few games coming to PlayStation Plus in February. These include Payday 3, High on Life and Pac-Man World Re-Pac.
Read MoreSony's PlayStation division will once again have a single CEO
Sony is shaking up its leadership with new CEOs at the top level and in its PlayStation division.
Read MoreNo Man's Sky update adds billions of stars and even more planets
Its part of Worlds Part II updates to the existing game.
Read MoreSony axes two more live service games
Sony has canceled two live-service games, one from its remake and remaster studio Bluepoint and another from Bend Studio in Oregon.
Read MoreHere's how to pre-order the PS5 Midnight Black accessories
Playstation just announced a new set of accessories in Midnight Black and you can pre-order now.
Read MoreGod of War Ragnarök headlines the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for January
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for January. They include God of War Ragnarök, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Citizen Sleeper and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.
Read MoreSony's immersive The Last of Us experience at CES 2025 dropped me into a subway filled with zombies
Sony and PlayStation are bringing an proof-of-concept immersive experience based on The Last of Us to CES 2025
Read MoreSony's latest PS5 Midnight Black accessories arrive next month
Sony is adding several more products to its Midnight Black Collection of accessories for the PS5 next month.
Read MoreThe first PlayStation Plus games of 2025 include The Stanley Parable and Suicide Squad
The free games available to PlayStation Plus subscribers this month include Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe and Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered.
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Reviews (1)
Engadget review recap: All eyes on NVIDIA and Samsung
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget in January, as well as some that went up late in December.
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Samsung (1)
Samsung Unpacked 2025: Live updates on the Galaxy 25 launch, Galaxy AI and more
Follow along Engadget's live coverage of Samsung's Unpacked 2025 event, where the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S25 series.
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Science (3)
Climate change increased the odds of Los Angeles' devastating fires, researchers say
As Los Angeles reels from the loss of lives and homes to the Easton and Palisades fires, scientists are asking why the events of this January have been so catastrophic.
Read MoreA private start-up called Helion aims to have a working fusion reactor by 2028
A private startup called Helion thinks it can build a fusion reactor and start supplying energy by 2028.
Read MoreCan our climate be saved by vacuuming carbon out of the skies?
Around the world, governments are banking on being able to suck excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as a way to stave-off climate change.
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Smartphones (30)
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: More powerful, but more of the same
The Samsung Galaxy S25 has useful AI features and an impressive battery life, but the samey hardware and unchanged price tag make for an unconvincing upgrade.
Read MoreNothing is launching the Phone 3a series on March 4
Nothing is launching a new phone on March 4 at 5AM ET.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Too much AI, not enough Ultra
For the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung added a new ultra-wide camera sensor, Gorilla Armor 2 and a big revamp to its AI suite. But is that enough to convince you to buy a new $1,300 phone?
Read MoreiOS 18.3 is here, with clearly labeled Apple Intelligence notification summaries
The update also activates AI features by default, but you can still opt out.
Read MoreA convincing dummy iPhone SE 4 suggests the return of the notch
We'll have to wait and see how much the final product aligns with this leak.
Read MoreApple says 68 percent of all iPhones are running iOS 18
Apple's stats show adoption rates sitting roughly the same (with only slight upticks) compared to iOS 17's numbers a year ago.
Read MoreCurvy sides, flat edges: The Galaxy S25 and the arbitrary shape of smartphones
Smartphones have hopped from flat to curves for as long as smartphones have existed. Shouldn't we have have figured this out?
Read MoreAndroid's Identity Check feature is rolling out to Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices
Google has started rolling out its Identity Check feature, a new setting that adds a biometric lock to certain phone and account settings when you're not in a trusted location.
Read MoreEverything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event
Behold, the Galaxy S25 series and loads of AI.
Read MoreSamsung teased a very slim phone called the Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung teased an even thinner version of its new Galaxy phones called the Galaxy S 25 Edge at the end of its Unpacked event.
Read MoreHow to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones
During today's Unpacked event, Samsung announced the new Galaxy S-series smartphone. You can pre-order the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra ahead of the February 7 release date.
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup leans on AI to keep its cameras fresh
Samsung just launched the Galaxy S25 with new a camera and AI features that make it an unspectacular update over the S24 for video and photos.
Read MoreSamsung borrows from the Apple Wallet playbook with layaway and tap-to-send for Wallet
Samsung is making its Wallet feature more similar to Apple's but might actually do so in a better way.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: Faster, curvier and way more... AI-ier
For the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung has tweaked its design, added a new 50-MP ultra-wide sensor and focused even more on the phone's AI capabilities.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S25 smartphones are powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC
Samsung just revealed new Galaxy S25 handsets at Unpacked. These devices are powered by custom-made Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipsets.
Read MoreHere's how Samsung's new Galaxy S25 phones compare to each other
Samsung has a trio of new Galaxy phones. If you're thinking about grabbing one, here's a quick breakdown of how the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra stack up on the spec sheet.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy AI becomes more personal and cohesive
For the second year in a row, the story of Samsung's new flagship Galaxy phones isn't about hardware changes.
Read MoreSamsung retires S Pen Air Commands because no one was using them
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen won't have Air Commands because nobody really used them.
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is more AI-focused and tougher than before
Samsung has announced the latest version of its flagship device, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and it will come with more AI-focused features than its predecessors like the other phones in its lineup.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ hands-on: Slimmer, but a little too similar
With the Galaxy S25, there's not a lot here to differentiate from last year's Galaxy S24. In fact, you really have to look for changes.
Read MoreThe Galaxy S25 and S25+ have more RAM and context-sensitive AI
The Galaxy S25 series has loads of AI features, including a real-time display upscaling tool. Although much of the hardware is unchanged from the S24, at least the new phones cost the same.
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy S25 doesn't fully support Qi2 on its own
On the new Galaxy S25 line, Samsung says its new phones are "Qi2 ready," but what does that actually mean?
Read MoreWhat we expect at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event
The Galaxy S25 series will be unveiled on January 22. A Galaxy Ring 2 and Android XR devices are less likely — but could make cameos.
Read MoreWatch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event here
Samsung is expected to unveil new Galaxy S25 phones today.
Read MoreMotorola refreshes its Moto G and Moto G Power phones with slightly larger displays
Motorola has updated the Moto G and Moto G Power phones for 2025 with slightly larger displays and refreshed specs.
Read MoreThis year's first Samsung Unpacked 2025 event will be on January 22
Samsung is hosting it's first Unpacked event on January 22, 2025, where it's expected to announce the Galaxy S25 and updates to Galaxy AI.
Read MoreI adore this clever mobile gamepad with Hall effect sticks and a snap-up design
It's a gamepad that essentially turns any phone into a supercharged Xperia Play, complete with Hall effect joysticks, silent buttons and handles that can extend out of its base.
Read MoreSamsung will finally support Qi2 wireless charging in 2025
Samsung is going to support Qi2 in 2025, according to the Wireless Power Consortium.
Read MoreBelkin’s new accessory is a magnetic power bank and camera grip rolled into one
The Stage PowerGrip has a 10,000mAh battery and comes in fun colors.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy A16 5G phone and Fit3 tracker are coming the US
Samsung just announced that the Galaxy A16 5G smartphone and the Galaxy Fit3 health tracker will soon be available to US customers. These devices are on the cheaper side, though with reduced specs.
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Social Media (40)
Meta Safety Advisory Council says the company's moderation changes prioritize politics over safety
The Meta Safety Advisory Council has written the company a letter about its concerns with its recent policy changes, including its decision to suspend its fact-checking program.
Read MoreThreads is getting a dedicated media tab and photo tagging
Threads is adding a dedicated media tab, which highlights users' posts with photos and video, and photo tagging abilities,
Read MoreMeta will pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump over his 2021 Facebook suspension
Meta has agreed to pay President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit stemming from the social network's decision to suspend Trump's Facebook account.
Read MoreX’s payments app will be available later this year
X will introduce payments app called X Money later this year with Visa as partner, CEO Linda Yaccarino announced.
Read MoreMeta AI will now use your Facebook and Instagram activity to inform its recommendations
Meta is giving its AI assistant a "memory" boost that can use your past conversations and Facebook and Instagram activity to inform recommendations.
Read MoreBluesky adds a video tab to user profiles
Bluesky looks to be going all-in on video. The platform just introduced a tab on user profiles that collects all uploaded video content.
Read MoreMeta begins a ‘small test’ of ads on Threads
Meta is beginning its first "small test" of ads on Threads, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced, as the company looks to finally start making money off the service.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Diving into NVIDIA's RTX 5090 and Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch
In this episode, Devindra dives into his final thoughts on NVIDIA's $2,000 GeForce RTX 5090, a super-powered video card with a healthy dose of AI.
Read MoreThreads now lets you scribble on top of other users’ posts
Threads now has a "markup" tool that allows users to scribble on top of posts they want to reshare, Adam Mosseri shared in a post.
Read MoreDozens of subreddits are banning X links from their communities
Dozens of subreddits have opted to block links to X in their communities over the last 24 hours in a movement that appears to be gaining momentum across Reddit.
Read MoreMeta is trying to lure TikTok creators with a new bonus program
Meta has rolled out a new "breakthrough bonus program" that offers up to $5,000 to creators who are new to the company's apps.
Read MoreInstagram blocked searches for #democrats and other political hashtags
Instagram blocked searches related to a number of political hashtags, including #democrats, #democrat, #jan6th, #republicans and a number of other terms Tuesday.
Read MoreMeta lets users add WhatsApp to their main Accounts Center
Meta will now let users add WhatsApp to their Accounts Center and enable status resharing across platforms.
Read MoreBluesky created its own TikTok-like feature called 'Trending Videos'
Bluesky has introduced a TikTok-like vertical video feature on mobile called Trending Videos, now available in the explore tab.
Read MoreBluesky's 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in
Bluesky had to ramp up moderation to deal with an influx of about 23 million new users last year.
Read MoreTikTok says it’s restoring service in the US
The company shared a statement on X Sunday afternoon about 12 hours after going dark.
Read MoreInstagram is rushing out a new video editing app that sure sounds a lot like CapCut
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced a new free video editing app called Edits that will offer "a full suite of creative tools."
Read MoreMarvel Snap, CapCut, Lemon8 and other ByteDance apps have also shut down in the US alongside TikTok
The developers of Marvel Snap said the shutdown came as a surprise and they're working to get it back online.
Read MorePerplexity AI has reportedly submitted an 11th-hour bid to save TikTok in the US
CNBC reports that Perplexity AI has officially submitted a bid proposing a merger with TikTok US.
Read MoreInstagram swoops in with 3-minute Reels and rectangular profile grids as the TikTok ban gets real
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that Instagram is extending the length of Reels, changing the grid to a rectangular layout and adding a tab where you can see what Reels your friends have liked.
Read MoreSupreme Court upholds TikTok ban
The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden Administration on a law that will ban TikTok in the coming days.
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg want you to know they're still friends and definitely not mad at each other
Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg may not work at the same company anymore, but they are still able to come together to head off a potential PR crisis.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: The TikTok ban, Zuck's lost soul and Nintendo's Switch 2 reveal
In this episode, Senior Writer Karissa Bell joins Devindra and Ben to discuss the potential finale of TikTok in America, as well as why some users are finding refuge in RedNote, a Chinese Instagram clone.
Read MoreEveryone suddenly has cold feet about banning TikTok
It's looking increasingly unlikely that TikTok will actually disappear on January 19.
Read MoreLinkedIn wants you to apply for fewer jobs
LinkedIn's new "Job match" feature uses AI to provide detailed summaries alongside job listings that let users know how qualified they actually are for a given role.
Read MorePixelfed, Instagram's decentralized competitor, is now on iOS and Android
Open source, decentralized image-sharing platform Pixelfed is now available as a mobile app for both iOS and Android.
Read MoreThreads is starting to test community notes internally
Meta is already testing an early version of Community Notes in Threads.
Read MoreChinese social media app RedNote is the number one app as TikTok ban looms
A Chinese social media app called "RedNote" or Xiaohongshu is the top app in Apple's App Store as TikTok users are searching for alternatives.
Read MoreMeta admits it deleted links to decentralized Instagram competitor Pixelfed
Meta accidentally deleted links to Instagram-competitor Pixelfed on Facebook, which is at least a little suspicious coming after Meta's recent moderation changes.
Read MoreCelebs and tech luminaries including Mark Ruffalo want to create a fully open social media ecosystem
A cadre of celebrities and former Twitter users are trying to create a vast social network that is freed from profit motive. This would take the form of various apps on top of Bluesky's pre-existing protocol.
Read MoreMastodon will soon be owned by a nonprofit entity
Mastodon is slowly transitioning ownership to a nonprofit organization.
Read MoreX's new parody labels won't fix its impersonation problem
X is trying to clamp down on impersonation on the platform with a new label for parody accounts. But the label isn't mandatory yet, which could make it largely toothless.
Read MoreThreads and Instagram will recommend political content after all
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said today that Instagram and Threads will start including political content in recommendations.
Read MoreLinda Yaccarino on Meta ending fact-checking: ‘Welcome to the party’
Linda Yaccarino described Meta's decision to end its longtime fact checking program and implement community notes as "exciting" and "validating."
Read MoreMeta is ditching third-party fact checkers on Facebook, Instagram
Meta has announced some major changes to its content moderation policies, including a shift from third-party fact checkers to X-style Community Notes.
Read MoreBelkin's new Creator Bundle at CES 2025 is a DIY kit for fledgling TikTokers
It comes with wireless clip-on microphones, a tripod and magnetic mount, so you just have to supply the phone.
Read MoreUtah lawsuit alleges TikTok knew minors were being exploited on livestreams
According to Utah's AG, TikTok was aware that livestreams on the platform were being used to sexually exploit children and launder money.
Read MoreMeta sends its AI-generated profiles to hell where they belong
Meta has nuked a bunch of its AI-generated profiles from Facebook Instagram, the company confirmed, after the AI characters prompted widespread outrage and ridicule from users on social media.
Read MoreNick Clegg is leaving Meta after 7 years overseeing its policy decisions
Nick Clegg, the former British deputy prime minister turned Meta executive, is leaving after a seven-year stint with the social media company.
Read MoreTelegram introduces third-party verification and new search filters
Telegram has introduced a new third-party account verification system as part of its latest app update.
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Space (7)
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission teases new insights on how life began
NASA and its partners have published the first wave of information about the samples collected in the OSIRIS-REx mission.
Read MoreNASA and ESA share a breathtaking Hubble image of the Tarantula Nebula’s outer edge
The Hubble image shows a portion of the Tarantula Nebula, which NASA says is "the largest and most productive star-forming region in the local universe."
Read MoreThe FAA is grounding SpaceX's Starship after its latest explosion
The FAA is requiring SpaceX to investigate what caused its latest Starship launch to end in an explosion before it uses the spacecraft again.
Read MoreSpaceX's Starship explodes during ascent in its seventh test flight
Starship's upper stage burned up, but the test flight was still a partial success.
Read MoreBlue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launches into orbit on its maiden flight
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has reached space.
Read MoreBlue Origin’s inaugural New Glenn launch set for today was scrubbed
The flight will carry a prototype of the company's Blue Ring Pathfinder. It will take place no earlier than Monday, January 13, in a launch window beginning at 1AM ET.
Read MoreNASA will decide how to bring soil samples back from Mars in 2026
The Mars Sample Return program has been way over budget and, according to NASA's administrator, has been "out of control." Now, the agency is exploring new options to get its Martian rock and dust samples back home to Earth.
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Streaming (20)
Netflix will stream its 2025 Tudum event on Netflix
Netflix's next Tudum fan event will take place on May 31 in Los Angeles, but you can also watch it live on Netflix.
Read MoreNASCAR's driver streams finally bring multiview to Max
When the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series starts this Sunday, you'll be able to watch the action from four drivers' perspectives at once thanks to a multiview feature on Max.
Read MoreNetflix finally lets iOS users download an entire season with one tap
The option to download an entire season with just one tap, a Netflix feature that's been on Android for years, is finally available for iPhone and iPad users.
Read MoreApple Sports adds the FA Cup and other UK soccer tournies
Apple updated its sports app on Monday. Apple Sports now includes three big UK soccer tournaments, as well as navigation tweaks and national broadcast info.
Read MoreFubo raises prices on all English-language plans
Fubo raised each tier's monthly prices by $5. The hikes follow the company's announcement of a planned merger with Hulu + Live TV.
Read MoreAmazon Prime members can get ad-free Max and Starz for $21 per month
Amazon is offering a bundle deal on subscriptions to Max Ad-Free and Starz that'll save you $7 a month.
Read MoreComcast’s sports and news streaming bundle starts at $70 monthly
The fine print says you could pay as much as $100 if you aren't an Xfinity internet customer and set up autopay from a bank account.
Read MoreAnother CNN streaming service is coming, because that totally worked last time
CNN is laying off around six percent of its employees and planning to create another streaming service.
Read MoreStar Trek: Section 31 review: An embarrassment from start to end
Star Trek: Section 31 is Trek at its face-punching, eye-gouging grimdark worst.
Read MoreNetflix raises subscription prices again, with its Standard plan now costing $18 per month
Netflix has released its earnings figures for the fourth quarter of 2024 and there's a sting in the tail for its viewers.
Read MorePlex update adds public reviews and profiles
Plex is kicking off the year with some updates that could make the streaming platform a more social place.
Read MoreCanon’s new livestreaming app doesn’t support Canon cameras
Canon's new Live Switcher Mobile iOS app for livestreaming doesn't support Canon cameras yet, but that may change in the future.
Read MoreTubi will livestream the 2025 Super Bowl for free in 4K
Super Bowl LIX will be available to watch in 4K on Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming TV platform owned by Fox.
Read MoreThe new Witcher animated film finally has a legit trailer
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is nearly here. The Netflix animated film goes live on February 11, with a notable voice cast.
Read MoreSubstack is now letting all publishers broadcast live video
Substack is now letting every publisher stream video live to their audience.
Read MoreDirecTV is launching its first sports-only subscription
DirecTV's new sports streaming service MySports is now available.
Read MoreRIP to the entirely hypothetical streaming service Venu Sports
The Venu Sports streaming service is over before it even began. The major companies behind the platform have pulled the plug.
Read MorePeacock is testing mini games and vertical short videos
Peacock will start testing mini games and shorts content with users this month.
Read MoreDiscovery+ is raising prices for all customers
Each plan is increasing in price by a dollar monthly.
Read MoreCNBC's new streaming service can cost up to $600 a year
CNBC is getting in on the streaming game with a service called CNBC+.
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Tablets (3)
Bookshop.org is now selling ebooks
Bookshop.org, an online retailer that financially supports brick and mortar stores, began selling ebooks today, with all profits going to indie book stores.
Read MoreKindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
After years of waiting and requests, Amazon debuted the $280 Kindle Colorsoft, its first ereader with a color display. Amazon's promising the Colorsoft gets color E Ink implementation right thanks in part to the custom tweaks it made to the display. And, unsurprisingly, Amazon's ready to charge you a premium for it. So is it all it's cracked up to be?
Read MoreTCL announces the NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet at CES 2025, featuring a new nano-etched display
TCL latest NXTPAPER tablet combines easy-on-the-eyes features with the clarity and speed of an LCD screen.
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Transportation (17)
Uber files racketeering suit against New York groups alleging car crash fraud
Uber has filed a racketeering suit against a group of legal firms and medical professionals, claiming conspired to commit insurance fraud.
Read MoreLime announces $25 million action plan to help fix London's e-bike chaos
Transport for London pushed for operator-led change last November.
Read MoreUS Department of Transportation moves to cut fuel efficiency standards
The Department of Transportation's new leader has called for fuel economy standards that align with President Donald Trump's policies.
Read MoreWaymo to test its driverless system in ten new cities in 2025
The company's coming to San Diego and Las Vegas, among others.
Read MoreWaymo's autonomous robotaxis are starting to merge onto LA freeways
Waymo staff can now take fully autonomous robotaxi rides on LA's highways.
Read MoreBoom’s XB-1 jet breaks the sound barrier for the first time
It's the first time a civilian plane has flown faster than the speed of sound while over the United States.
Read MoreTransit app Moovit adds ticket-purchasing functionality throughout Europe
Moovit is trying to simplify cross-region trips with some new app features. These let people purchase tickets and plan journeys throughout Europe.
Read MoreFTC bans General Motors from selling driver data for five years
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against General Motors and OnStar for allegedly sharing details about drivers to third parties without their consent.
Read MoreJudge approves settlement in suit that Tesla's board overpaid themselves
A judge has approved the settlement that finally wraps up a case brought against Tesla by the Police and Fire Retirement System of the City of Detroit.
Read MoreA holographic windshield from Hyundai Mobis is a big upgrade for in-car HUDs at CES 2025
At CES 2025, Hyundai Mobis showed off a holographic windshield display that spans the full width of the window, and it looks like a big upgrade over traditional car HUDs.
Read MoreI want Urtopia’s Titanium Zero concept e-bike
Urtopia's 3D-printed titanium e-bike is gorgeous, light and, best of all, comes with a tiny mid-drive motor buried in the bottom bracket.
Read MoreDelta changed the game for CES press conferences
Airplane snacks? Flight simulators? Celebrities? Coffee smells? Indoor fireworks? A concert? Delta did that at Sphere for CES 2025.
Read MoreRictor’s Skyrider X1 is equal parts moped, quadcopter and fantasy
Imagine teenagers zooming around the air in flying mopeds.
Read MoreNHTSA opens investigation into Tesla remote parking features
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the remote parking feature in some Tesla vehicles.
Read MoreCES 2025: BMW's vision-spanning Panoramic iDrive will make sure you never miss another navigation prompt
At a surprisingly star-studded event this morning, BMW showed off the final form of its long-awaited and long-teased Panoramic iDrive system. The big news? It's coming to every future BMW.
Read MoreUnited will start testing Starlink on flights in February
United Airlines will start testing Starlink internet service in its planes in February, before expanding the service to all of its regional two-cabin flights by the end of the year.
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TV & Movies (12)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 secures a movie adaptation before it's even released
Upcoming fantasy RPG Clair Obscur will be turned into a live action movie from Story Kitchen.
Read MoreSquid Game season three will hit Netflix on June 27
Netflix has revealed the release date for the final season of Squid Game. It will arrive in June, just six months after the second season of the megahit debuted.
Read MoreBeyond: Two Souls is becoming a TV show with help from star Elliot Page
Yet another video game is getting a TV show adaptation. Beyond: Two Souls is being turned into a series with the help of the game's star, Elliot Page.
Read MoreThe filmmaker behind Barbarian is leading a new Resident Evil reboot
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Zach Cregger will write and direct a new Resident Evil reboot that sources say is "more faithful" to the games. Warner Bros, Netflix and others are currently bidding for it.
Read MoreNetflix’s Emilia Pérez breaks new ground with its Oscar nominations
Netflix's Emilia Pérez has made Oscar history after receiving the most nominations of any non-English language film. Star Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans performer to earn an acting nod.
Read MoreGreta Gerwig's Narnia movie will get up to four weeks in theaters
Greta Gerwig's first Narnia movie will get a four week window where it'll only be available to view in theaters before heading to Netflix.
Read MoreMoviePass made a film trailer app for the Oculus Quest and Apple Vision Pro
If you're a cinephile who misses the old Apple TV app for movie trailers, MoviePass CEO Stacy Spikes knows your pain.
Read MoreUntil Dawn trailer shows the movie's Groundhog Day-style gimmick in action
Sony just gave us a teaser of the Until Dawn movie, but now we already have a full-fledged trailer. This footage gets into the meat of the story a bit more.
Read MoreDaredevil's new trailer is heavy on violence and nostalgia
Daredevil: Born Again premieres this March on Disney+. There's a brand new trailer showing off a whole lot of footage.
Read MoreSony offers a first look at the Until Dawn movie
Sony has released a first look at the Until Dawn movie with a vignette. The film is set to hit theaters on April 25.
Read MoreThe Last of Us season 2 arrives in April, and a Horizon Zero Dawn film is in the works
Sony just dropped a ton of PlayStation adaptation news at the end of its CES 2025 press conference.
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NordVPN’s NordWhisper protocol can get around VPN blockers
NordVPN's new NordWhisper protocol is designed to bypass VPN blocking technology by disguising itself as regular internet traffic.
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Wearables (15)
Some Garmin GPS watches are stuck in a blue triangle boot loop
Garmin users are reporting that several models of GPS watches are getting stuck in a boot loop. The company hasn't yet issued an official fix, so you may want to power yours down in the meantime.
Read MoreGoogle open-sources the Pebble smartwatch’s software, and its creator is making a new model
Google has open-sourced most of the Pebble smartwatch's software. The wearable's creator is already plotting a spiritual successor, which he says will be nearly identical to the original.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Watch for Kids software makes Wear OS a family affair
Samsung is introducing Galaxy Watch for Kids, a new software experience on the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE that makes it kid-friendly, while giving parents extra peace of mind.
Read MoreReport: Meta could release its first true AR headset as soon as 2027
Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has released a report about Meta's next steps in hardware, crediting sources familiar with the company's work.
Read MoreDotLumen’s haptic headset could help blind people navigate
The headset uses a combination of computer vision and haptics to guide people with low vision and blindness through cities.
Read MoreShark joins the high-tech skincare mask war with an impressive CES 2025 opening shot
Engadget's exclusive hands-on and why Shark's new CryoGlow LED mask is different from competing options by Theraface and Dr. Dennis Gross.
Read MoreEcoFlow’s Solar hat is better for the planet than your style
It's a hat with embedded solar panels.
Read MoreWithings updates its blood pressure monitor and launches a cardio check-up feature
Withings' has arrived at CES 2025 with a new blood pressure monitor, the BPM Vision.
Read MoreGerman Bionic’s new Apogee Ultra exoskeleton can lift up to 80 pounds and help with walking
German Bionics has unveiled its new Apogee Ultra exoskeleton at CES 2025. This thing can lift up to 80 pounds and assist with walking.
Read MoreThe Pinwheel Watch is a kid-safe Apple Watch Ultra lookalike to placate your tween
The Pinwheel Watch offers parental controls, games and a built-in chatbot.
Read MoreEven Realities' G1 smart glasses are useful and elegant
Even Realities' smart glasses don't do everything, but what they do do, they do well.
Read MoreHalliday promises its smart wayfarers have a ‘proactive’ AI assistant inside
Halliday's smart glasses promise a lot in a very small package.
Read MoreCircular’s new smart ring has a built-in ECG
We had a chance to check out one of the few rings with an ECG feature at CES.
Read MoreHMD's OffGrid is a satellite-based rescue device that fits on a keychain
HMD took to CES this year to reveal a satellite-based rescue device called the OffGrid. This little gadget can attach to a keychain and allows for emergency texting and pinging.
Read MoreThis saliva-testing wand knows how stressed you are
Hormometer is a saliva-testing wand you use to test your cortisol and progesterone levels.
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Xbox (8)
Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct showcase
Xbox hosted its Developer Direct showcase today, detailing progress on three games we knew about and one totally new title: Ninja Gaiden 4. If you couldn't tune in, here's what you missed.
Read MoreThe striking South of Midnight comes to Xbox and PC on April 8
Xbox has revealed the release date for South of Midnight, a Southern Gothic/dark fantasy adventure from Compulsion Games. A new story trailer reveals more of the world and dangers that hero Hazel will face.
Read MoreNinja Gaiden 4 is coming out this fall
Today's Xbox Developer Direct kicked off with the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4.
Read MoreHow to watch the latest Xbox Developer Direct showcase
You can watch the latest Xbox Developer Direct showcase on YouTube or Twitch to learn more about games launching in 2025.
Read MoreJanuary’s Xbox Game Pass additions include Sniper Elite: Resistance and Tchia
Xbox is adding another dozen-plus titles to the various Game Pass tiers over the next two weeks. They include Sniper Elite: Resistance, Tchia, Citizen Sleeper 2 and Eternal Strands.
Read MoreMicrosoft and iFixit now sell official Xbox Series X/S replacement parts for DIY repairs
Microsoft is now offering official Xbox Series X/S replacement parts for those brave enough to try DIY repairs.
Read MoreThe next Xbox Developer Direct showcase is set for January 23
Xbox has revealed that its next Developer Direct will take place on January 23 and include deep dives into South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages and another new game.
Read MoreXbox Cloud Streaming is coming to new LG smart TVs
You'll be able to stream from Game Pass Ultimate's library (and some of your own games) when the Xbox app launches on the latest LG TVs later this year.
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