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Razer revives its eGPU line with a Thunderbolt 5 dock
Razer is back with a new addition to its Core line of external graphics enclosures.
Read MoreAlienware's 27-inch 280Hz QD-OLED monitor is now available for $550
Alienware has just released a pair of gaming monitors that offer affordability with very few compromises.
Read MoreThe Naya Create modular keyboard is now available for purchase
The Naya Create modular keyboard is now available for purchase, after being relegated to just Kickstarter creators. It starts at $500.
Read MoreRazer's DeathAdder V4 Pro gaming mouse features an optical scrolling wheel
Razer just announced an update to the DeathAdder gaming voice. The V4 Pro includes an optical scrolling wheel, the first in the company's history.
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Apple is 'open to' acquisitions to boost its AI roadmap
CEO Tim Cook said that the company is "significantly growing out investments" in artificial intelligence.
Read MoreGoogle's 'virtual satellite' AI model can provide a near real-time view of Earth
Google has introduced a new AI model called AlphaEarth Foundations that it says can function like a "virtual satellite."
Read MoreIs Mark Zuckerberg flip flopping on open source AI?
During Meta's second quarter earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg further acknowledged there could be a shift, though he downplayed the significance of it.
Read MoreShowrunner, an AI-powered streaming service, launches in alpha this week
Fable is launching the alpha version of its AI streaming service Showrunner, which lets you generate animated scenes with a prompt.
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg shares a confusing vision for AI 'superintelligence'
Mark Zuckerberg has published a lengthy memo that attempts to lay out his big plan for using the company's vast resources to create "personal superintelligence."
Read MoreThe New York Times and Amazon's AI licensing deal is reportedly worth up to $25 million per year
Amazon and The New York Times did not disclose the fiscal terms of the deal when it was first announced in May.
Read MoreGoogle adds Video Overviews to NotebookLM
Google has added a feature to NotebookLM that creates video overviews of topics. The feature is rolling out now, but only in English for now.
Read MoreChatGPT's Study Mode will guide students to an answer stey by step
Like Claude's Learning Mode, which Anthropic introduced in April, Study Mode will see ChatGPT adopt a Socratic approach to conversations.
Read MorePhotoshop's newest AI tool makes it easy to upscale old photos
A series of new features are available in beta.
Read MoreGoogle Search's AI Mode is rolling out in the UK
It has been available to all US users since May.
Read MoreAnthropic is rate limiting Claude Code, blaming some users for never turning it off
These weekly caps will arrive for Anthropic Pro and Max users in August.
Read MoreMicrosoft trials Copilot Mode in Edge
Microsoft has debuted a Copilot Mode for Edge, folding its AI assistant more tightly into the web browser experience.
Read MoreChrome will now display AI reviews of online stores
Google's Chrome web browser will now display AI-generated reviews of online stores. As of right now, it's only available in English.
Read MoreEveryone's a loser in Trump's AI Action Plan
Trump's policy vision would put states, and tech companies themselves, in a position of "extraordinary regulatory uncertainty."
Read MoreTrump temporarily drops export controls to smooth negotiations with China
After previously saying that the US would block exports of key AI chips to China, Donald Trump's administration has backtracked.
Read MoreThis humanoid robot can do cartwheels, handstands and roundhouse kicks at less than $6,000
Unitree's R1 hits the market as the most affordable humanoid robot at $5,900.
Read MoreChina calls for the creation of a global AI organization
China wants to work with other countries and has laid out its plans for the global governance of artificial intelligence.
Read MoreBrave and AdGuard now block Microsoft Recall by default
Brave and AdGuard have blocked Microsoft Recall by default. The AI-powered tool records everything on a PC's screen.
Read MoreAlexa+ preview: An almost philosophical exercise
After weeks of testing, here are some thoughts on the current version of Alexa+.
Read MoreFDA employees say the agency's Elsa generative AI hallucinates entire studies
The federal agency introduced Elsa last month, boasting about the AI tool's ability to increase efficiency at the FDA.
Read MoreGoogle will use AI to organize search results with Web Guide
Google says AI can help surface the most relevant content, but Web Guide could also be a new way for the company to control the top-billed hits.
Read MoreGoogle's tool for virtually trying on clothes is now available in the US
Following a limited preview, Google has begun rolling out the feature to users in the US.
Read More$1 billion of NVIDIA AI chips were reportedly sold in China despite US bans
$1 billion of powerful NVIDIA AI chips were sold in China despite US export bans.
Read MoreTrump's AI Action Plan targets state regulation and 'ideological bias'
After President Trump first announced his AI Action Plan in February, his administration has finally shared the specific policy actions it plans to take.
Read MoreGoogle adds its photo-to-video tech to YouTube Shorts
Google has been putting more AI tools in just about all of its services, and two more are getting the treatment.
Read MoreProton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot encrypts all your conversations
Lumo is a new privacy-focused chatbot from the company behind ProtonMail.
Read MoreAmazon is acquiring an AI wearable that listens to everything you do
The deal between Amazon and Bee has not closed yet and the terms of the acquisition are confidential.
Read MoreDuckDuckGo now lets you customize the responses of its Duck.ai chatbots
DuckDuckGo is making it easier to tweak the system prompts of the AI models you can access through its browser.
Read MoreOpenAI partners with Oracle to built out 4.5 gigawatts in data center capacity
OpenAI and Oracle have announced they are partnering to build 4.5 gigawatts of data center capacity.
Read MoreOpenAI's experimental model achieved gold at the International Math Olympiad
However, the company's execs explained that this experimental AI model won't be coming to the public for several months.
Read MoreMeta says it won't sign the EU's AI code of practice
Its Global Affairs Officer called the guidelines "over-reach."
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Ancestra director Eliza McNitt defends AI as a creative tool
We chat with the VR artist Eliza McNitt, who tapped into Google's AI to tell a deeply personal story.
Read MoreDuckDuckGo now allows you to filter out AI images in search results
DuckDuckGo is making it easier to wade some of the AI slop that have taken over the internet in recent months.
Read MoreGoogle expands AI Mode with extra features for search
Google is continuing to double down on its AI Mode, bringing more features to its dedicated Search chatbot.
Read MoreAdobe Firefly can now generate sound effects from your audio cues
Most video models generate footage without any accompanying audio. Adobe is addressing this with a nifty feature that allows users to first describe the sound effect they want to make and then record themselves making it.
Read MoreGrok's AI chatbot now includes companions for you to 'romance'
An anime-inspired woman and a red panda are ready to chat.
Read MoreNVIDIA says it can resume selling key AI chips to China
NVIDIA can start selling its H20 AI GPU to China again after gaining approval to do so from the US government.
Read MoreClaude AI now integrates with Canva
Anthropic's Claude can now create and edit designs with visual studio Canva from within an AI chat.
Read MoreUS government is giving leading AI companies a bunch of cash for military applications
The US government is handing out millions of dollars to the leading AI companies to develop military applications. Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI are all getting cash.
Read MoreGoogle adds featured notebooks on selected topics to NotebookLM
Google is adding featured notebooks to NotebookLM that demo the app's features and include high-quality, trusted sources.
Read MoreMeta announces huge new data centers, but they could gobble up millions of gallons of water per day
Meta announced its building gigantic data centers to power artificial intelligence tools. This is despite reports that the centers wreak havoc on local water supplies.
Read MorexAI starts offering Grok to US government agencies
Just days after apologizing for Grok's recent hard turn toward antisemitism, xAI has announced a suite of AI products for government use.
Read MoreGreat, Grok is in cars now too
The AI chatbot will be available in all newly-delivered Teslas from July 12 and compatible older models.
Read MoreGrok team apologizes for the chatbot's 'horrific behavior' and blames 'MechaHitler' on a bad update
The response comes after X's Grok chatbot began spewing antisemitic and pro-Hitler comments earlier this week.
Read MoreMeta reportedly closes deal to buy AI voice replicator PlayAI
The "entire PlayAI team" is joining Meta next week, Bloomberg says.
Read MoreGrok 4 reportedly checks Elon Musk's views before offering its opinion
Grok 4 aligns its answers with Elon Musk's when it comes to controversial issues, users have discovered shortly after the company launched the new model.
Read MoreIndeed and Glassdoor are cutting more than 1,000 jobs
Job-hunting platforms Indeed and Glassdoor are cutting their workforce, and it may be thanks to good old artificial intelligence.
Read MoreReports indicate a massive uptick in AI-generated CSAM throughout the internet
Reports from various watchdog organizations have shown a massive increase in AI-generated CSAM. The videos have also reportedly become more detailed and realistic.
Read MoreHow exactly did Grok go full 'MechaHitler?'
After Grok took a hard turn toward antisemitic earlier this week, many are probably left wondering how something like that could even happen.
Read MoreGoogle's Gemini app can now generate videos from static images
Starting today, Google Gemini user can begin generating short video clips from static images.
Read MoreMajor US power operator says AI and data center demands are pushing prices up
Some parts of PJM Interconnection's power grid are expected to use up so much electricity that people's bills for the summer are projected to be 20 percent higher than before for the territory it covers, according to Reuters.
Read MoreOpenAI’s own web browser could arrive within weeks
OpenAI's purported web browser is slated to include agentic AI.
Read MoreElon Musk spent almost an hour talking about Grok without mentioning its Nazi problem
xAI has officially lunched Grok 4 during a livestream with Elon Musk, who called it the "smartest AI in the world."
Read MoreOpenAI and Jony Ive's startup seal the deal
Ive and his LoveFrom design studio remain independent.
Read MorePerplexity's Comet AI browser is available now for $200 per month
Perplexity has launched Comet, an AI web browser that uses Perplexity as its default search engine.
Read MoreThe MyPillow guy's lawyers fined for error-riddled AI-generated court filing
Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, has gotten into some trouble after his lawyers issued an AI-generated court filing. His team was fined.
Read MoreClaude can now connect to learning apps like Canvas, Panopto and Wiley
Anthropic is upgrading Claude for Education with the addition of integrations to three popular learning apps — Canvas, Panopto and Wiley.
Read MoreYou can now pre-order Hugging Face's Reachy Mini robots
The diminutive desktop robots start at $299.
Read MoreMarco Rubio's AI imposter has been contacting senior government officials
An AI version of Marco Rubio has been contacting senior government officials. It sent fake voice messages and texts to foreign ministers, a US governor and others.
Read MoreOpenAI disavows online broker Robinhood's sale of 'OpenAI tokens'
OpenAI has condemned online brokerage firm Robinhood's sale of "OpenAI tokens," saying they will not give consumers stock in the company.
Read MorePerplexity joins Anthropic and OpenAI in offering a $200 per month subscription
Perplexity's new Max subscription offers unlimited Labs usage, early access to new features and priority support.
Read MoreSoftBank's acquisition of AI chip designer Ampere may be facing an FTC probe
SoftBank's $6.5 billion acquisition of AI-chip designer Ampere is facing an in-depth US government probe that may delay the deal
Read MoreCloudflare experiment will block AI bot scrapers unless they pay a fee
Every new domain customer that signs up with Cloudflare to manage their website traffic will now be asked if they want to allow AI crawlers or to block them altogether.
Read MoreSenate votes against curbing state-level AI regulation
The amendment was rejected by all but one senator.
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Engadget Podcast: A taste of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and more
What we learned from the Apple betas, as well as Microsoft's Sharepoint vulnerability.
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Substack accidentally sent push alerts promoting a Nazi publication
The 'serious error' harkens back to the platform's 2023 Nazi controversy.
Read MoreDropbox is pulling the plug on its password manager
Dropbox is nixing its password manager after just five years of service. Users will have until October to gather their data.
Read MoreYouTube will no longer limit ads on videos that drop the f-bomb early
YouTube has changed its ad guideline policy surrounding swear words.
Read MoreCash App opens up to Apple Pay and Google Pay with a group payment option
Pools could help Cash App draw in more iOS and Android users.
Read MoreJack Dorsey's Bluetooth messaging app is now on the App Store
Bitchat doesn't require internet access to work.
Read MoreSnapchat can automatically let a trusted friend know you got home safe
Snapchat can now let your friends know if you're back home from an outing safe and sound without you having to send a message.
Read MoreIt only took two years for Vimeo to realize deleting all of its TV apps was dumb
Vimeo is relaunching its Apple TV app to make it easier to watch the platform's premium video library at home.
Read MoreOur favorite budgeting app is 50 percent off right now
Quicken Simplifi plans will cost you under $40 for the year thanks to this deal.
Read MoreDiscord's virtual Orbs currency is now available for everyone to earn
Discord has begun rolling out its in-app Orbs currency to everyone.
Read MoreJack Dorsey just released a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn't need the internet
Jack Dorsey just launched an app called Bitchat. This is a peer-to-peer messaging service that uses Bluetooth.
Read MoreBluesky is finally adding more ways to filter notifications
Bluesky is rolling out new notification settings for account activity and reposts.
Read MoreUS TikTok users may soon have to switch to a new version of the app
US TikTok users may have to download a new app to keep using the platform beyond next March.
Read MoreSlack now integrates with reMarkable's e-paper tablets
You can now send your reMarkable notes and doodles straight to Slack.
Read MoreUber drivers in British Columbia, Canada have unionized
Uber drivers in British Columbia, Canada have joined a union and are now seeking the first collective deal for ride-share drivers in the country, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreGoogle Keep no longer supports the Apple Watch
Its iTunes listing now only shows what the note-taking app would look like for iPhones and iPads.
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Apple has now shipped 3 billion iPhones
Apple has shipped its three billionth iPhone, Tim Cook has revealed during a call for the company's third quarter earnings.
Read MoreGoogle lost its antitrust case with Epic again
Google's attempt to appeal the Epic v. Google decision failed. Now it's headed to the Supreme Court.
Read MoreUber Eats is stuffing AI slop into your meal
Uber Eats adds live chat between merchants and customers, and adds a slew of AI tools.
Read MoreTrump will end the de minimis exemption for low-cost global shipments
This trade loophole for shipments worth $800 or less will close on August 29.
Read MoreYouTube will be included in Australia's social media ban for children after all
Australia will be including YouTube in its ban on social media for kids and younger teens. At first, the platform was considered an educational tool.
Read MoreGoogle will sign EU's AI Code of Practice
Google will sign the EU's AI code of practice, which provides a framework for compliance with the EU's AI Act.
Read MoreMicrosoft plans to bring Xbox age verification to countries outside of the UK
Microsoft is adding age verification to accounts in the UK to comply with the Online Safety Act, and plans to expand the feature to other regions.
Read MoreSamsung wins $16.5 billion deal to make Tesla's AI6 chips
It will use a Texas-based factory that had struggled to get any customers.
Read MoreDOGE is reportedly pushing an AI tool that would put half of all federal regulations on a 'delete list'
DOGE is reportedly targeting 100,000 federal regulations to eliminate.
Read MoreMeta will stop running political ads in the EU
The decision comes ahead of the EU's extensive new rules around transparency from advertisers.
Read MoreGoogle invests in carbon dioxide battery for renewable energy storage
Google has announced that it has signed a global commercial partnership with Milan-based startup Energy Dome.
Read MoreIntel confirms it will dramatically cut its workforce by the end of 2025
Intel provided more detail about the scope of its planned changes while sharing its second-quarter earnings results.
Read MoreSonos gets to keep its CEO, as a treat
The company would like to think its terrible 2024 is in the rear view mirror.
Read MoreUber will help pair women riders and drivers in the US
Uber will finally allow women riders to select women drivers and vice versa in the US.
Read MoreMeta is adding new safety features to child-focused Instagram accounts run by adults
Meta is adding some of its teen safety features to Instagram accounts featuring children, even if they're ran by adults.
Read MoreOpenAI is getting closer with the UK government
The UK government and OpenAI have signed a partnership that could lead to more government use of AI, and new OpenAI-owned data centers.
Read MoreFrance launches criminal probe of X's alleged algorithm 'manipulation'
The social media platform is not complying with the government's access requests.
Read MoreXi Jinping warns against China's overinvestment in EVs and AI
His comments made front-page news in the Communist Party's official mouthpiece.
Read MoreWhatsApp should prepare to stop operating in Russia, official says
A lawmaker suggests blocking WhatsApp could bolster state-backed messaging app.
Read MoreApple sues leaker Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing iOS 26 info from an employee
The company accused Prosser and a codefendant of conspiring to break into an employee's development iPhone to obtain details about iOS 26.
Read MoreTrump's firing of Democratic FTC commissioner was unlawful, judge rules
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, one of the Democratic FTC Commissioners President Trump had fired back in March, said she looks forward to getting back to work.
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg and other Meta bigwigs just agreed to a settlement in $8 billion suit
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other investors have reached a settlement with company shareholders. This ends a claim seeking $8 billion for privacy violations.
Read MoreSlack is getting a host of new AI tools
Slack is adding a host of new AI tools including writing assistance as well as AI-generated context and recaps.
Read MoreSamsung chairman cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court
The decision will allow Jay Y. Lee to focus more of his attention on Samsung's business.
Read MoreThe FCC plans to ban Chinese technology in undersea cables
The FCC wants to ban Chinese equipment in undersea cables and Chinese companies from operating cables that connect to the US.
Read MoreReddit is back online after a brief outage
The company told Engadget that an update caused the issues.
Read MoreGoogle adds AI-generated summaries to Discover
Google has added AI-generated summaries to the Discover tab in its mobile app.
Read MoreApple's €14.3 billion Irish tax break case is officially over
Apple's Irish tax break case, one of the world's largest antitrust cases, is officially over. Ireland has withdrawn all the money Apple had placed in escrow.
Read MoreApple commits $500 million over several years to buy US-made rare earth magnets
Apple has committed $500 million over several years to buy US-made rare earth magnets. This is a partnership with US Materials.
Read MoreGoogle spends £3 billion on securing energy for its data centers and AI expansion
A new deal with Brookfield Asset Management will yield the company 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power.
Read MoreUS probes imports on drones and a raw material used in chips and solar panels
Officials are looking into "predatory trade practices" and the capacity of other countries to "weaponize" drone and polysilicon supplies.
Read MoreApple, Mastercard and Visa's antitrust lawsuit over payments has been dismissed
Apple, Mastercard and Visa are no longer being sued for allegedly colluding to prevent competition in payment services.
Read MoreAmazon strikes AI licensing deal with Hearst and Condé Nast
Amazon's AI shopping assistant Rufus will train on Hearst and Condé Nast publications as part of a multi-year agreement.
Read MoreEU regulators are once again investigating TikTok over data transfers to China
Only a couple of months after it fined TikTok $620 million, Ireland's data protection regulator is once again seeking to determine if the platform breached the GDPR.
Read MoreMLB will test its robot umpire system at the next All-Star Game
MLB's ABS challenge system will let players in the All-Star Game challenge the calls of human umpires.
Read MoreApple COO Jeff Williams is retiring this year
Jeff Williams is stepping down from his post as chief operating officer at Apple.
Read MoreFTC’s click-to-cancel rule has been struck down by federal judges at the eleventh hour
Adoption of the federal requirements to make canceling subscriptions easier were delayed in May.
Read MoreAmazon asked corporate employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day
Amazon has asked its white collar employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day, according to The Guardian.
Read MoreApple appeals the EU's anti-steering fine
The company owes the EU roughly $587 million for violating the Digital Markets Act.
Read MoreElon Musk's proposed America Party is already attracting the attention of the ultra-rich
Following Elon Musk's announcement of the America Party, big names like Mark Cuban and Anthony Scaramucci indicated interest.
Read MoreSamsung's Texas chip plant is reportedly delayed due to lack of customers
According to Nikkei Asia, the company is in no hurry to install equipment in the facility due to the lack of clients and even though the facility is over 90 percent done.
Read MoreHere are the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban
More than six months after TikTok was briefly banned, we still don't know exactly what its fate in the US will be
Read MoreMeta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages
The feature is being tested in Meta's open-to-all AI Studio.
Read MoreUS judge rules Huawei must answer criminal charges about alleged Iran deal
A US judge has ruled that Huawei must stand trial for allegations involving the theft of trade secrets and violating sanctions in Iran. A trial is set for next year.
Read MoreThe FCC delays enforcement of prison call rate caps
Commissioner Anna M. Gomez called it an 'indefensible decision to ignore both the law and the will of Congress.'
Read MoreApple claims former engineer shared Vision Pro secrets in new lawsuit
Di Liu allegedly did not tell Apple he had accepted a similar role at Snap while serving his notice.
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DJI Osmo 360 review: A capable action cam that's a real threat to Insta360
DJI is finally making an effort to take on rising rival Insta360 with its first panoramic action camera, the Osmo 360.
Read MoreInsta360 spin-off Antigravity is making a drone that can record 360-degree video
Insta360's Antigravity says its drones will be aimed at existing drone owners, looking for more creative video options as well as intimidated beginners.
Read MoreSony's 61MP RX1R III fixed-lens compact camera is finally here after a ten-year wait
Sony just surprised the photography world by unveiling RX1R III, a fixed-lens 35mm full-frame compact camera.
Read MoreInsta360's X5 cam update brings ND filters, a giant battery and improved exposure
Insta360 has launched a firmware upgrade and new accessories for its X5 camera as part of what it calls the Insta360 Summer Update.
Read MoreCanon R50 V review: An affordable vlogging camera that lags behind its rivals
Canon's R50 V is its first mirrorless camera aimed at vloggers, but it's missing some key features compared to its rivals.
Read MoreITC rules Insta360 infringed on GoPro patents
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Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day camera deals you can still get during the last day of the sale
Save on products from GoPro, Nikon, Canon, Sony and others with these Prime Day deals.
Read MoreThe DJI Neo drone drops to only $159 for Prime Day
DJI's popular Neo drone is now available for $159, making an already affordable drone even more manageable
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Opera takes its browser beef with Microsoft to Brazil in antitrust complaint
The Norway-based company is looking to end Microsoft's deals to make Edge the exclusive pre-installed browser on Windows.
Read MoremacOS 26 beta preview: Spotlight's time to shine
macOS Tahoe 26 feels like a love letter to the Mac faithful, thanks to the evolution of Spotlight.
Read MoreMaingear's Retro95 PC blends '90s workstation nostalgia with modern horsepower
It can run up to NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics.
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Spotify's lax privacy means anyone can see the Vice President's song choices
A new cybersecurity breach has leaked personal information from various celebrities, and while it won't let you steal their identity, it will allow you to... judge them.
Read MoreFlickering lights could help fight misinformation
A group of Cornell computer scientists have developer a new method for combatting doctored footage.
Read MoreUpgrade to become a true email power user with Proton Mail
Get advanced features that free email services don't have, plus enhanced security by switching to Proton Mail.
Read MoreData breach at Tea reportedly contains images and DMs from last week
Last week's data breach at social network Tea may be larger than initially stated by the company.
Read MoreA Lovense security flaw may be letting people take over accounts without a password
The sex toy maker appears to be once again leaking intimate personal data.
Read MorePeople in the UK now have to take an age verification selfie to watch porn online
The UK will start checking compliance with its Online Safety Act, which requires strict age verification before users can access pornographic sites.
Read MoreTea app suffers breach, exposing thousands of user images
The app allows women to share safety info and personal data about men they've met.
Read MoreUS nuclear weapons agency breached using Microsoft SharePoint hack
The US government agency in charge of designing and maintaining nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft's SharePoint server software.
Read MoreNew UK law would ban ransomware payments by publicly funded orgs
Hard-hit Britain aims to remove financial incentives for cybercrime, but experts are split on effectiveness.
Read MoreMicrosoft Sharepoint server vulnerability puts an estimated 10,000 organizations at risk
A major security vulnerability in Microsoft's widely used Sharepoint server software has been exploited by hackers, causing chaos within businesses and government agencies.
Read MoreGoogle is suing the BadBox 2.0 botnet group
Google announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the operators of a TV botnet group called BadBox 2.0.
Read MoreUK authorities arrest four suspected members of hacker group Scattered Spider
UK investigators have arrested four suspects allegedly behind the hack of three large UK retailers.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Reviewing our favorite VPNs and M3GAN 2.0
Engadget's Sam Chapman tells us how he reviews VPNs and security products.
Read MoreThe EU's border security software is reportedly full of holes
A new Bloomberg report found SIS II to be vulnerable to attacks.
Read MoreEl Chapo drug cartel reportedly tracked and killed informants by hacking an FBI phone
The Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel hired a hacker to track and surveil the FBI, then used that information to intimidate and even kill witnesses.
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8BitDo's Ultimate 2C controller is on sale for only $18
The well-regraded 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller is on sale for just $18. The deal only applies to the pink model.
Read More1Password deal: Get 50 percent off plans for the back-to-school season
The sale brings the price of the Individual plan down to $18 for a year.
Read MoreOur favorite Logitech mouse is $40 off right now
It's an all-time low price for the MX Master 3S.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 is $150 off right now
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for a record low price.
Read MoreApple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 drops to a record-low price
Grab the 14-inch model for $1,299.
Read MorePick up this Anker power bank that can charge a laptop while it's 30 percent off
Get 25,000mAh of power and three USB-C ports for less than $100.
Read MoreDell's back to school sale includes up to $350 off Premium laptops
Dell is holding a back to school sale and offering significant discounts on its Premium line of laptops. The base Dell Premium 14 is down to $1,500 from $1,650.
Read MoreRoku streaming sticks are up to 37 percent off right now
Roku's latest streaming sticks are having steep sales right now.
Read MoreEmber’s Travel Mug 2 with Find My is $30 off right now
This model is available for a record-low price of $100
Read MoreOur favorite smart air purifier is currently 17 percent off
The Levoit Core 400S is the same price as it was during Amazon's Prime Day sale.
Read MoreHeadspace annual subscriptions are 40 percent off right now
You can grab a year of Headspace for just $42.
Read MoreAmazon includes a free $300 gift card when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Amazon is throwing in a $300 gift card when folks pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. This can be used to buy anything on the site.
Read MoreApple's AirPods 4 are up to 33 percent off right now
Prime Day is no more, but you can still save on Apple's earbuds.
Read MoreThis Ninja dual-zone air fryer is 36 percent off right now
Pick up one of our favorites while it's on sale for $160.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Series 10 is still on sale for a record low price
The Apple Watch 10 is still on sale for a record low price.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro 2 are still on sale at a record-low price
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are still on sale for a record-low price after Prime Day.
Read MoreIt's the last day to get two months of Paramount+ access for only $2
Paramount+ is having a massive sale right now. Folks can snag two months for just $2, and this applies to both the ad-supported and ad-free plans.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day TV deals from Sony, LG, Samsung and others still available today
Many Prime Day TV deals are still kicking today, including discounts on OLED sets, art TVs and more.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50 that you can still get today
Prime Day may be over, but you can still get budget-friendly gadgets from Apple, Anker, Roku and others at a discount today.
Read MoreThe best Prime Day Apple deals on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more still available today
Even though Prime Day is over, Amazon still has solid deals on Apple gear right now.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day deals you can still get today
Prime Day is officially over, but you can still save one some of our favorite tech from Apple, Samsung, Sony, Ninja and others.
Read MoreLast chance Prime Day deals: Get up to 36 percent off Kindles and ereaders
Prime Day sales tend to be the best time to buy an Amazon Kindle device. Many models have hit their lowest prices of the year.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day deals on SSDs and external hard drives for the last day: Save on Samsung, Crucial, Sandisk and more
We've gathered the best Prime Day SSD and external hard drive deals on units 1TB and up.
Read MoreThe best Prime Day speaker deals: Last chance to get up to 47 percent off on JBL, Bose, Sonos and others
Sales are knocking 20 percent and more off our favorite portable speakers, smart speakers and soundbars.
Read MoreBest Prime Day deals on Amazon devices: It's the last day to get up to 68 percent off Kindle ereaders, Echo speakers and more
Get big discounts on all of the tech Amazon makes including smart home gear, tablets, ereaders and more.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day kitchen deals: It's the last day to get up to 50 percent off air fryers, Instant Pots, blenders and more
Many of the gadgets and appliances we recommend in our reviews and guides to kitchen tech are currently on sale for Prime Day.
Read MorePrime Day 2025: The best headphone and earbud deals from Sony, Beats, Bose and more for the last day of the sale
Get big discounts on gear from Bose, Sony, Sonos and others.
Read MoreThe best Prime Day gaming deals on video games, hardware and more to get before the sale ends
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is here and if you're looking to snag a big discount on gaming gear, we've combed through thousands of products to figure out the best deals around.
Read MorePrime Day laptop deals: Save on MacBooks, Windows 11 machines, Chromebooks and others before the sale ends
Amazon Prime Day deals have discounted some of our favorite notebooks by hundreds of dollars.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day robot vacuum deals end tonight: Save on machines from Shark, iRobot, Dyson and others
Save big on machines from iRobot, Shark, Dyson and others with these Prime Day deals.
Read MoreThe best Anker Prime Day deals: Last chance to save on power banks, chargers and mobile accessories
This year's Prime Day Anker deals include some of our favorite accessories to keep your gear powered up.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day 2025: The deals that the Engadget team spent our hard-earned money on
The Prime Day 2025 deals that Engadget team members deemed worthy of our money this week.
Read MorePrime Day deals include the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for an all-time-low price for the last day
The Prime Day deal brings it down to $160, which is 46 percent off.
Read MoreThe Google TV Streamer 4K is still available for $84 thanks to this Prime Day deal
Save on the company's rebranded Chromecast.
Read MorePrime Day deals on air fryers include $90 off one of our favorite Ninja machines
The 10-quart Ninja air fryer is still on sale and available during the last day of Prime Day.
Read MoreApple's latest iPad mini is down to a record low price for Prime Day, and still in stock
Grab it for $120 off before the sale ends tonight.
Read MoreThe Bose QuietComfort headphones are still on sale for $199 on the last day of Prime Day
The well-reviewed Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for just $199 for Prime Day. This is a discount of over 40 percent.
Read MoreThe Apple iPad Air M3 is still in stock and $120 off for Prime Day
This is the lowest price we've ever seen for this particular iPad.
Read MoreGet up to $152 off the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for Prime Day
Some of the best discounts we've seen on these cans are still available today.
Read MoreOur favorite budget wireless earbuds are still available and nearly half off for Prime Day
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds with ANC are down to a record low price.
Read MoreDiscounted MacBooks are still in stock for Prime Day: Save up to $400 on these laptops
Among the deals is the 15-inch MacBook Air M3 with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Read MoreThe Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is still in stock and down to $40 for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day brings it down to the lowest price we've seen, and it's still available for the last day.
Read MorePrime Day deals include up to 50 percent off Shark robot vacuums
The well-regarded AI Ultra robovac is down to $298 during the last day of the sale.
Read MoreOur favorite smart air purifier is still available for $37 off in this Prime Day deal
The Levoit Core 400S is on sale for close to a record-low price.
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Series 10 is still in stock and cheaper than ever for Prime Day
Our top pick for best smartwatch is down to the lowest price we've ever seen.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day vacuum deals discount the Dyson V15 Detect Plus by $180
That brings it down to almost a record-low price for the last day of the sale.
Read MoreGet a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $65 in this Prime Day deal
The all-time-low price is still available for the last day of Prime Day.
Read MoreThe Razer Kishi Ultra controller deal for Prime Day brings it down to $100
Get the Rolls-Royce of mobile controllers for 33 percent off during the last day of Prime Day.
Read MorePrime Day's deal on the latest Amazon Kindle brings it down to a record-low price
Pick up the ereader for only $85 on the last day of the sale.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day includes the latest Kindle Scribe on sale for a record-low price
The base model is down to $260 for the last day of Prime Day.
Read MoreSamsung SmartTag 2 trackers are still available for 48 percent off for Prime Day
Pick up a single tracker for less than $20 before the sale ends.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Pro 2 are still on sale for Prime Day and down to a record-low price
Grab a pair while they have a $100 discount.
Read MoreThis Roomba combo robot vacuum and mop is nearly half off for the last day of Prime Day
The Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo just hit a new record-low price.
Read MorePick up the Amazon Smart Plug on sale for $13 before Prime Day ends
The Amazon Smart Plug is on sale for just $13 as part of a Prime Day sale. This is 48 percent off and a record-low.
Read MoreIt's the last day to get a bundle of two Blink Mini 2 cameras for only $35 for Prime Day
Snag a pair for less than the standard price for one.
Read MoreLast chance Prime Day deal: Grab the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for only $18
The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is available for just $18 as part of Prime Day. The streaming stick is 49 percent off.
Read MorePick up the Amazon Echo Spot for $45 before Prime Day ends
That's a 44 percent discount and the lowest we've seen it.
Read MorePrime Day deal: It's the last day to get the Fire TV Stick 4K Max for only $35
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max can stream high quality video and is available on sale for Prime Day for $25 off.
Read MoreYou definitely should not buy an Echo Dot this Prime Day
Things are a little different this year.
Read MoreThe Meta Quest 3s is still in stock and down to a record-low price for Prime Day
The Meta Quest 3s virtual reality headset is on sale for just $249 as part of Prime Day. This is a discount of $50 for the 128GB model.
Read MoreThis Prime Day Eufy robot vacuum deal is still in stock and saves you 50 percent
The budget-friendly model is now down to $140 for Amazon Prime Day.
Read MorePrime Day deals include up to $250 off Google Pixel phones
The Pixel 9 can currently be purchased for a record low of $549 in Amazon's sale.
Read MoreWalmart Deals 2025 rivals Prime Day with sales up to 47 percent off
Whether you're shopping Prime Day deals or not, Walmart has discounts on tech worth checking out, too.
Read MoreGet three months of Audible for only $3 during Prime Day
You can get three audiobooks to keep forever for a dollar each, plus access to thousands of audiobooks, Audible Originals and podcasts while your subscription remains active.
Read MoreSonos soundbars and speakers are up to 26 percent off for Prime Day
There's a big Sonos sale going on right now as part of Amazon Prime Day. The deals include soundbars and speakers.
Read MoreOur favorite mesh Wi-Fi router drops to $200 for Prime Day
Get the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system for $250.
Read MoreGet $315 off the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for Prime Day
The ultra-thin smartphone is available for a record-price for Amazon Prime Day.
Read MorePrime Day deals include the latest Roku Ultra for $69
The Roku Ultra streaming device is now $69 via Amazon. That's over 30 percent off.
Read MoreThe best Amazon Prime Day deals for day two are live: Get up to 50 percent off our top picks on headphones, TVs, robot vacuums and more
Gear from Apple, Samsung, Sony, Ninja and others have been discounted.
Read MoreApple's AirPods Max with USB-C drop to a record-low price for Prime Day
Get the noise-cancelling headphones for $150 off.
Read MoreApple's latest iPad drops to a new low of $280 for Prime Day
The base-level iPad is only a few months old.
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Entertainment (8)
Home Depot has a new animatronic version of Skelly the skeleton
The app-controlled Ultra Skelly costs $279.
Read MoreThe new Warner Bros. and Discovery Global would like you to forget Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the names for the two entities the media conglomerate is splitting into.
Read MoreFCC approves Skydance's $8 billion Paramount acquisition
Regulators won't stand in the way of Skydance's Paramount acquisition.
Read MoreSony bought a chunk of Bandai Namco to boost anime fan community engagement
Sony has entered into a "strategic business alliance" with Bandai Namco, acquiring about 2.5 percent of the Japanese media conglomerate.
Read MoreWhat to read this weekend: When the world spins out of control
This week, we read Alex Foster's Circular Motion and the first issue of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring.
Read MoreSpotify's Audiobooks+ add-on is now available to some Premium subscribers
The extra subscription unlocks an additional 15 hours of listening time.
Read MoreThe Cult of the Lamb comic is coming back with the Schism Special this fall
Cult of the Lamb: Schism Special is a one-shot, 48-page issue that's due to be released on October 29.
Read MoreParamount pays Trump $16 million to settle Harris lawsuit
Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle its lawsuit with Donald Trump filed during the 2020 presidential campaign.
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Gaming (62)
Battlefield 6 gets an October 10 release date
The game will also have two open beta weekends in August ahead of the launch date.
Read MoreA new, faster-paced game mode is coming to Apex Legends on August 5
In the new Wildcard mode, all three members of a team can use the same character.
Read MoreSony sues Tencent over its Horizon Zero Dawn clone
Sony is suing Tencent for copying the Horizon franchise to create Light of Motiram.
Read MoreSony's wireless fight stick is now called FlexStrike and it features mechanical switch buttons
Sony just dropped more details about its wireless fight stick, which was previously called Project Defiant. The official name is FlexStrike and it will be released in 2026.
Read MoreThe video game adaptation of cult classic Toxic Crusaders cartoon finally gets a release date
Retroware announced a December 4 release of the video game adaptation that continues the original series' storyline.
Read MoreExtreme sports, an FPS from former Blizzard devs and other new indie games worth checking out
Monument Valley 3 comes to consoles and a possible spiritual successor to Bully emerges.
Read MoreElden Ring Nightreign is adding two-player co-op next week
FromSoftware just revealed that a two-player co-op mode is coming to Elden Ring Nightreign next week. Previously, only three-player co-op was available.
Read MoreThere's finally a trailer for Battlefield 6, but no multiplayer details just yet
EA just dropped a trailer for Battlefield 6, though it's heavy on story and light on gameplay. The company has planned a livestream on July 31.
Read MoreLego's Game Boy set is here, sadly not playable
After teasing it earlier this year, Lego has unveiled its Game Boy set.
Read MoreSplitgate 2 is yanked back to beta a month after release
Splitgate 2, the follow-up to the hugely successful 2021 Quake-Portal hybrid concept, is returning to beta.
Read MoreVideo Games Weekly: Censorship, shrinkage and a Subnautica scandal
The gaming news you need, July 15-22.
Read MoreStill Wakes the Deep developer The Chinese Room regains its independence
Unfortunately, the news was coupled with an undisclosed number of layoffs.
Read MoreSupermassive Games is delaying Directive 8020 and laying off staff
Little Nightmares III is still due to arrive in October.
Read MoreElgato's new Game Capture 4K S is Switch 2 compatible
Elgato's newest capture card supports 4K and the Switch 2.
Read MoreEA's big reveal for its next Battlefield game may already be spoiled
Some promotional materials shared online accidentally point to EA's next big FPS title being called Battlefield 6.
Read MoreNeon Abyss 2, a prison-break RPG and other new indie games worth checking out
Our weekly indie games roundup includes highlights from Steam Automation Fest, a rock band management sim and much more.
Read MoreWhat the hell is going on with Subnautica 2?
The relationship between Subnautica series developer Unknown Worlds and its parent company, Krafton, is in shreds. At the center of the conflict is a bonus payment worth up to $250 million.
Read MoreRemedy lays out its plan to fix FBC: Firebreak, which includes improved onboarding
Remedy has announced plans to fix FBC: Firebreak after a rough launch earlier this year. The company will smooth out the onboarding process for multiplayer matches and add weapons mods.
Read MoreOne of my favorite Steam early access games is now available on Switch and PS5
After five years of development, The Wandering Village, one of Steam's coziest games is leaving Steam early access and making the jump to consoles.
Read MoreVirtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is laying off around 270 employees
Virtuos is laying off around seven percent of its staff. The studio most recently released The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered.
Read MoreRoblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens
Roblox is joining the growing ranks of online platforms that are trying to better understand the ages of their teen users.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077's latest update brings VRR to consoles and introduces an autodrive mode
There's a big update for Cyberpunk 2077 dropping soon for consoles and PC. It brings VRR to consoles and introduces a new driving mechanic.
Read MoreSteam now bans games that violate the 'rules and standards' of payment processors and banks
Steam has started banning games that violate certain rules set forth by payment processors and other entities. This includes banks, card networks and internet providers.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition comes to the Mac on July 17
If you have an M-series Mac with 16GB of RAM, you can play Cyberpunk 2077 this week.
Read MoreVideo Games Weekly: Who put all these videos in my games?
At what point during 10 hours of cinematic interstitials do we collectively put the controller down and say, actually, this isn't a great game?
Read MoreAnalogue says its delayed N64 remake console will start shipping next month
It is the latest (and hopefully last) delay to shipments of the Analogue 3D.
Read MoreThe new 8BitDo Pro 3 gamepad is open for pre-order now
This controller retails for $70 and is compatible with hardware including the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Read MoreLaid off Candy Crush studio staff reportedly replaced by the AI tools they helped build
And the layoffs may be more extensive than prior estimates.
Read MoreXbox's second batch of Game Pass additions for July includes Grounded 2 and Wheel World
There are more games heading to Game Pass for the second half of July. These include Grounded 2, Wheel World and Robocop: Rogue City, among others.
Read MoreJohn Wick Hex will be delisted from all platforms on July 17
If you're quick enough, you can still snap up the tactical action game on the cheap.
Read MoreSummer Games Done Quick 2025 raises $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders
This summer's speedrunning event received more than 37,000 donations and 2,600 attendees.
Read MoreEA is reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchise
The Need for Speed franchise could be "shelved" by Electronic Arts, according to industry insiders.
Read MoreA stylish shooter, occult Solitaire and other new indie games worth checking out
Have you ever wanted to play a platformer in which you control two characters at the same time? If so, you might want to check out Ambidextro.
Read MoreCapcom shares first footage of Resident Evil mobile spinoff
Capcom just shared in-game footage of Resident Evil Survival Unit. This is a mobile strategy title that comes out later this year.
Read MoreSubnautica studio co-founder says he's suing parent company Krafton
Unknown Worlds co-founder Charlie Cleveland claims he is suing parent company Krafton amid recent developments at the studio.
Read MoreSony will have gorgeous PlayStation 5 bundles for Ghost of Y?tei
Ghost of Y?tei is one of Sony's bigger AAA releases this year, and the company is marking the upcoming launch with gorgeous bundles of its current consoles.
Read MoreYou can (finally) buy the Nintendo Switch 2 on Amazon (but don't expect a Prime Day deal)
If you're lucky, you can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $500 from the major online seller.
Read MoreSubnautica 2's early access release delayed to 2026 amid developer drama
The game's developers were reportedly in line for a $250 million bonus if they had met certain revenue goals this year.
Read MorePalmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy
Palmer Luckey's ModRetro console is now available to purchase for general consumers.
Read MoreYou can own the GameStop stapler that broke Nintendo Switch 2 consoles
The top bid for the stapler, along with a punctured Switch 2, is currently $18K.
Read MoreAll digital Xbox games now carry standardized accessibility tags
Microsoft just announced that all digital Xbox games and experiences now feature accessibility tags. These will let purchasers know what type of accessibility features are included.
Read MoreVideo Games Weekly: Every time this industry grows, it shrinks
Phil Spencer is just a guy in a Battletoads shirt trying to answer the question, "How does this industry get back to growth?"
Read MoreI can't believe they found another way to make me replay The Last of Us Part II
Five years after The Last of Us Part II launched, Naughty Dog has released a completely linear way to experience the game's story.
Read MoreThe Walking Dead is coming to Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight is adding a crossover with AMC's The Walking Dead for its next chapter.
Read MoreEpic Games ends its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung
The case centered on Samsung's Auto Blocker feature, which the company claimed hurt use its own Epic Games Store.
Read MoreRomero Games says reports of its death are greatly exaggerated
It appeared that Romero Games might have shuttered as a consequence of the sweeping job cuts at Microsoft last week, but the studio is still alive and kicking.
Read MoreArkane founder calls Game Pass an 'unsustainable model' that's wrecking the industry
Arkane founder Raphael Colantonio isn't mincing words about Game Pass. He calls it an "unsustainable model" that's "damaging the industry."
Read MorePlaydate Season 2 review: Taria & Como and Black Hole Havoc
The final games of Playdate Season 2 are here. But, there's still a few weeks left of Blippo+.
Read MoreThe Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun
The movement needs more than a million votes to make up for potential invalid signatures, while also facing opposition from the industry.
Read MoreA surrealist documentary about climate change and other new indie games worth checking out
This week's indie game news includes an announcement of an FMV game with top-notch acting talent.
Read MoreSupergiant’s latest Hades II patch is likely its last before launch
Get ready to descend into the underworld all over again.
Read MoreResident Evil is getting a new mobile spin-off game
Resident Evil Survival unit is a strategy game for iOS and Android.
Read MoreAnthem is officially shutting down on January 12
The long-struggling Anthem will be shuttering for good on January 12, 2026. The sale of premium in-game currency stops today.
Read MoreMindsEye dev warns staff about layoffs amid talk of saboteurs and 'relaunch'
Build a Rocket Boy is having a moment.
Read MoreEA's next Battlefield game may be in trouble and over budget
EA's next Battlefield game is supposedly arriving sometime in spring 2026, but its development is reportedly fraught with issues.
Read MoreBlizzard is giving up on its Warcraft mobile game amid layoffs
Blizzard will no longer produce new content for its mobile game, Warcraft Rumble, and instead focus on bug fixes.
Read MoreFormer Ubisoft executives convicted in France
Former Ubisoft executives have been convicted in French courts of complicity in sexual harassment at the workplace.
Read MoreHow to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2025
The speedrunning event will raise money for Doctors Without Borders.
Read MoreThe Flame Fatales 2025 speedrunning event includes Blue Prince, Hades 2 and Clair Obscur runs
The charity speedrunning marathon will also feature Hollow Knight (one-handed!), Neva and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
Read MoreEverwild has reportedly been cancelled amid Xbox layoffs
The game has been in development for over a decade.
Read MoreAmazon unveils its Prime Gaming freebies for July 2025
Amazon announced a fresh batch of games that it's giving away for free or nearly free.
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Laptops (2)
Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 5G for Business
Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Laptop 5G as part of its computing collection for business customers.
Read MoreNeither AI nor E Ink can make touchscreen trackpads a good idea
E Ink, a company known for its ereader displays, has designed an AI-powered touchscreen trackpad.
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Mobile (13)
VSCO launches dedicated 'Capture' app with live previews
VSCO has launched VSCO Capture, a dedicated camera app with live previews for preset filters.
Read MoreNew Jersey is the latest state to embrace digital IDs
New Jersey getting digital IDs after Governor Murphy signs bill into law.
Read MoreHow to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8 series
You can get the Fold 7, Flip 7, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and more today.
Read MoreAppleCare One lets you protect three devices under one subscription
It's $20, and extra devices are an additional $6 per month.
Read MoreUnicode's new emoji refuses to put respect on Bigfoot's name
Unicode's is adding new emoji options to its standard this fall, including what looks like a Bigfoot emoji.
Read MoreGoogle adds separate work and personal accounts to Chrome on iOS
Google is adding separate work and personal accounts to Chrome on iOS.
Read MoreApple's Emoji Game is now out for News+ subscribers in the US and Canada
Apple has rolled out the Emoji Game, which was originally announced for iOS 26.
Read MoreGoogle exec says the company will unify Android and ChromeOS
Sameer Samat, the president of Google's Android ecosystem, confirmed the change in an interview.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are a huge leap for foldables
Samsung has finally debuted its latest foldables (after plenty of leaks), and boy they sure look thin.
Read MoreT-Mobile ends DEI programs in attempt to win deal approvals from the FCC
In a letter to the FCC, the telecom said that it "is ending its DEI-related policies [...] not just in name, but in substance."
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Unpacked preview: Massive leaks suggest we can expect Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and more
The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is starting shortly, and we've already got major insights on what will be revealed.
Read MoreFairphone 6 lands a perfect 10 for repairability
iFixit gave the Fairphone 6 a perfect 10/10 for repairability.
Read MoreiOS 26 can freeze your FaceTime video if it detects nudity
The iOS 26 beta has a feature that can freeze your FaceTime feed if it detects nudity.
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Music (1)
How to transfer your Ticketmaster tickets to someone else
Ticketmaster lets you share your unused tickets for free, but make sure the artist or venue allows for this option.
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News (41)
Skechers releases kid shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment
Skechers has launched a new line of shoe that helps parents keep track of their children.
Read MoreiOS 26 updates for AirPods preview: Enhanced audio recording, camera remote and more
Hands-on with the new features for Apple's earbuds that are coming with iOS 26.
Read MoreYouTube is turning over age verification to AI
YouTube will start using machine learning to determine whether viewers should be on a teen account.
Read MoreNetgear launches its most affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system
Netgear has released their most affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system ever.
Read MoreThe Morning After: You need to take an age verification selfie to watch adult content online in the UK
The biggest news stories this morning: Everyone's a loser in Trump's AI Action Plan, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review, Sony sues Tencent over its Horizon Zero Dawn clone.
Read MoreBowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: A sonic powerhouse only slightly improved
Bowers & Wilkins' latest model is a great pair of headphones, but it's time for a bigger overhaul.
Read MoreInternet Archive is now an official US government document library
The US Senate has granted the Internet Archive federal depository status, making it officially part of an 1,100-library government network.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple’s iOS 26 beta is ready for the public
The biggest news stories this morning: iOS 26 launches in public beta, '90s desktops are back, Anker's incredible new projector.
Read MoreTonal's AI-created workouts will adapt to your daily progress
Tonal is launching new AI-created custom workouts for the wall-mounted Tonal 2.
Read MoreA year later, the Sonos Ace is finally fulfilling its potential
A big software update delivered a feature Sonos promised on its Ace headphones at launch — and then some.
Read MoreAnker Nebula X1 projector review: The king of outdoor movies, if you can afford it
Anker's Nebula X1 is marketed as a portable projector but it's good enough to be used indoors too. However, it's very expensive.
Read MoreLucid owners will get full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network on July 31
Lucid EVs will soon have full access to Tesla's Supercharger network, with some caveats for the Air. That vehicle requires an adapter and is limited to a 50kW peak charge rate.
Read MoreHonda and Acura EV owners gain access to Tesla Supercharger network
Honda and Acura EV's can now use the Tesla Supercharger network.
Read MoreThe Morning After: This is the Pixel 10 (or maybe the Pixel 10 Pro)
The biggest news stories this morning: What the hell is going on with Subnautica 2? Meta says it won't sign the EU's AI code of practice.
Read MoreSubaru's third EV is the Uncharted (yep) with 300 miles of range and 338 horsepower
Subaru has unveiled the Uncharted, an electric crossover with 300 miles of range and up to 338 horsepower that probably has nothing to do with the video game.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The next Google Pixel event kicks off on August 20
The biggest news stories this morning: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review, Sony's new $5,000 compact camera, The live-action Legend of Zelda movie has cast its princess and hero.
Read MoreAmazon’s AI push is undermining its sustainability goals
AI data centers require lots of power, which stands at odds with its goals to be more efficient.
Read MoreUber's latest robotaxi plan involves 20,000 Lucid EVs
Nuro is powering the autonomous driving tools on Lucid's Gravity SUV.
Read MoreLucid will add hands-free driving options later this month
It's part of the optional DreamDrive Pro add-on.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Switch 2 user accidentally banned after playing pre-owned game cards
The biggest news stories this morning: The owners of TikTok are making mixed reality goggles, Capcom shares first footage of Resident Evil mobile spinoff, The UK needs to deal with its e-scooter problem.
Read MoreNever fear, reaction videos are still allowed under YouTube's new 'inauthentic content' policy
YouTube provided a few tweaks and more clear delineations in its guidelines about channel monetization policies for inauthentic and reused content.
Read MoreTikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly building its own mixed reality goggles
ByteDance is reportedly working on mixed reality goggles designed to compete with Meta.
Read MoreThe Morning After: First impressions of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and the rest
The biggest news stories this morning: Everything announced at Samsung's Unpacked event this week, How exactly did Grok go full 'MechaHitler?'
Read MoreSamsung HW-QS700F soundbar review: Sophisticated design, automatic adjustments
The QS700F isn't perfect, but the combination of design and features offer a compelling alternative to pricier options.
Read MoreThe best security cameras for 2025
These are the best security cameras you can get right now, as tested and reviewed by Engadget editors.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day deals include Ooni pizza ovens for up to 30 percent off
Ooni is running its own sale this week with the biggest savings coming on the electric Volt 12.
Read MorePrime Day has our favorite digital photo frame in stock and on sale for 20 percent off
The Aura Carver Mat digital photo frame is available for $141, down from its normal $179 price.
Read MoreApple's next Vision Pro will reportedly have an M4 chip and a better head strap
Reporting indicates that Apple is making a followup to the Vision Pro headset. It could be released as early as this year.
Read MoreIKEA goes all in on Matter with new smart home products
IKEA is launching a new line of Matter-compatible products next year, and two new speakers later this year.
Read MoreDJI's updated Power 1000 V2 portable battery now charges in under an hour
DJI has unveiled the Power 1000 V2, an updated version of its original 1000Wh portable battery with improved output, charging speeds and more.
Read MoreThe military might finally win the right to repair
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the Senate to protect the military's right to repair.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The best deals from Prime Day 2025
The biggest news stories this morning: Arkane founder calls Game Pass 'unsustainable', US TikTok users may soon have to switch to a new version of the app, Epic Games ends its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung.
Read MoreI'm not losing sleep over Elon Musk's political ambitions
There's plenty of desire for a 'third' political party in the US, but Elon Musk probably isn't the man to create it.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Big, Beautiful Fallout
We examine the fallout from the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' get the inside scoop at the Microsoft layoffs and test the Nothing Phone 3.
Read MoreTrump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is bad for American EVs, but it could have been worse
Ending tax credits isn't good news for the US EV industry, but it isn't the knockout blow that it could've been.
Read MoreTrump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ is a middle finger to US solar energy
The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' will gut the domestic industry and hand solar power dominance to China.
Read MoreTesla deliveries drop 14 percent amid Musk backlash
EV deliveries fell by nearly 60,000 compared with the same three-month period in 2024.
Read MoreNothing’s first over-ear headphones want to be a quirky $300 AirPods Max alternative
Nothing's new over-ear headphones combine the company's recognizable see-through aesthetic with an intriguing array of controls.
Read MoreMarshall’s new Middleton II Bluetooth speaker lasts 30 hours between charges
Expect bassier 360-degree sound from the improved portable.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Don’t let an AI run a vending machine
The biggest news stories this morning: Anthropic's AI can't run a vending machine, Canada walks back its big tech tax, and OnePlus gets accused.
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Nintendo (20)
Plants vs. Zombies is getting an HD remaster with co-op
The tower defense game Plants vs. Zombies is getting a remaster for Switch and Switch 2. The title will be released on October 23.
Read MoreChillin' by the Fire is a relaxing, co-op campfire sim that's out today on Nintendo Switch 2
Chillin' by the Fire was the most relaxing-looking game shown during Thursday's Nintendo Direct.
Read MorePersona 3 Reload arrives on Switch 2 in October
The remake of the 2006 Atlus classic was first released last year.
Read MoreA Nintendo Direct focused on third-party games is taking place on July 31
The stream will run for about 25 minutes and feature titles for Switch and Switch 2.
Read MoreMario Paint comes to Nintendo Switch Online and, yes, it has mouse controls
This may just be the killer app for Joy-Con mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Read MoreThe 26 best Nintendo Switch games in 2025
A guide on the best Switch games to play, from A to Z trigger.
Read MoreDonkey Kong Bananza review: Nintendo's latest 3D platformer is an instant classic
A killer gaming mechanic, a delightful partner and a vibrant world make Donkey Kong Banaza
Read MoreHow to buy the Switch 2: Nintendo's restock updates at Walmart, Best Buy, Target and others
Here's all the latest information on how to buy the Switch 2 and where you can get one.
Read MoreSwitch 2 owners can play Borderlands 4 on October 3
It lands on other platforms on September 12.
Read MoreWaterfield Magnetic Case review: The most lavish way to carry your Switch 2 around
While it's not the most rugged or durable travel companion, Waterfield's Magnetic Case might be the most luxurious way to travel with your Switch 2.
Read MoreThere's a Switch 2 bundle with Pokémon Legends: Z-A dropping on October 16
Nintendo just announced a Switch 2 bundle to accompany the forthcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Both the bundle and the game itself will be available on October 16.
Read MoreNintendo launches another Switch Online test program for 40,000 players
Nintendo has posted a call for participants for another Playtest Program.
Read MoreDonkey Kong Bananza's creators reflect on the game's path to delightful destruction
It started with Goombas with fists. (Naturally.)
Read MoreBest Buy is restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17
The Nintendo Switch 2 is being restocked at Best Buy on July 17.
Read MoreSwitch 2 user warns about accidental ban after playing preowned game cards
A Switch 2 owner was banned after running game cartridges bought second-hand from Facebook Marketplace.
Read MoreThis HDMI mod lets you play Nintendo Switch Lite on a big screen
Retro Remake showed off a video of its mod that adds an OLED display, a glass touchscreen and HDMI output of 1080p video.
Read MoreThe Switch 2 Pro Controller does not seem easy to repair at all
Reaching the Switch 2 Pro Controller's joysticks and battery requires a significant amount of work.
Read MoreFBI seize well-known Nintendo Switch game piracy site
Nsw2u was a popular destination for obtaining illegal ROMs of Switch games.
Read MoreNintendo is getting rid of its money-saving Game Vouchers program
Nintendo Switch Online members have until the end of January to purchase vouchers.
Read MoreDonkey Kong Bananza was made by the team behind Super Mario Odyssey
Donkey Kong Bananza was developed by the same team behind Super Mario Odyssey.
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PC Gaming (8)
NVIDIA is ending support for its GTX 10-, 9- and 7-series GPUs
Game Ready Driver support for Windows 10 users with RTX GPUs will continue for another year.
Read MoreVILE: Exhumed is an unjust casualty in Steam's sweeping censorship campaign
Steam is silencing a game that can help combat gender-based sexual violence, in the name of protecting players from being harmed by these same themes.
Read MoreLegion Go S powered by SteamOS review: A purpose-built OS makes all the difference
The Lenovo Legion Go S powered by SteamOS is not only the first third-party device to come with Valve's platform pre-installed, it's also cheaper and slightly more powerful than its Windows 11-based sibling.
Read MoreSteam is testing out a redesigned storefront that makes it easier to find games you'll like
Steam released an updated store page with better search and recommendations as part of its beta program.
Read MoreIf you have 90 minutes to spare, play the cyberpunk horror game s.p.l.i.t
s.p.l.i.t comes from Buckshot Roulette developer Mike Klubnika, and it features his signature layers of grit, retro hardware and purely concentrated nightmares.
Read MoreItch.io is removing NSFW games to comply with payment processors' rules
Itch.io has deindexed and hidden all adult games from its browse and search pages to make sure it doesn't lose the ability to sell with the payment processors it uses.
Read MoreThe fan-made mod of the original Fallout game has a real trailer and it looks sick
Fallout: Bakersfield is a fan-made mod of the original franchise title from the 1990s. It uses GZDoom to convert a sequence into something that resembles modern releases.
Read MoreAmazon offers four more free games for Prime Day, including Marvel’s Midnight Suns
Amazon is offering discounts on the Luna Controller too.
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PlayStation (8)
Lies of P leads August’s lineup of PS Plus games
PS Plus members are also getting a set of special avatars that celebrate the service's 15th anniversary.
Read MoreSony is finally making it possible to pair a DualSense with more than one device
Each DualSense can be simultaneously paired with up to four devices following the next PlayStation 5 system update.
Read MoreA Hellraiser game is in development
It should be just as creepy as the original movie franchise.
Read MoreThe 30th-anniversary PS5 controller will be available again for a limited time
You can preorder the PlayStation 30th Anniversary DualSense controller on July 21 if you're a PS Plus subscriber.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 heads up July's PS Plus Game Catalog additions
The cheeky Half Life tribute Abiotic Factor arrives on day one.
Read MoreStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is coming to PS5 later this year
Given its buggy launch on PC and Xbox, the wait may be a good thing.
Read MoreHere's how to watch Sony's Ghost of Y?tei State of Play showcase
Sony is holding a State of Play showcase for the upcoming game Ghost of Y?tei on July 10. This will be a deep dive into gameplay.
Read MorePlayStation needs Neil Druckmann more than HBO does
A tighter focus on making great games is the right thing now for Druckmann and Sony.
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Reviews (1)
Engadget review recap: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Panasonic S1 II, Samsung QS700F and more
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last few weeks.
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Samsung (1)
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Live updates on Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Watch 8
Samsung is expected to unveil the new Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Watch and more at 10AM ET on July 9. We're covering the event and announcements live right here.
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Science (2)
CRISPR can stop malaria spread by editing a single gene in mosquitos
A team from UC San Diego, John Hopkins and UC Berkeley Universities found a way to edit a single gene in a mosquito that prevented it from transmitting malaria.
Read MoreWe have a surprising underwater ally in combatting climate change: zooplankton
The animals we best know as fish food help to store millions of tons of carbon in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica.
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Smartphones (25)
Apple says DOJ's antitrust lawsuit would 'reduce consumer choice'
Apple has submitted its official response to the antitrust lawsuit the Justice Department filed against it last year.
Read MoreGoogle's Pixel 10 may get magnetic Qi2 charging after all
Google's upcoming Pixel 10 may support wireless Qi2 charging without a case, which would make it the first Pixel model and one of the few Android phones to do so.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: More screen, more battery but something's missing
The Z Flip 7 has decent battery life, bigger screens and more AI smarts. However, the cameras are dated and Samsung could make more of the foldable's second screen.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: Foldable phone nirvana (for a price)
Thanks to a major redesign for 2025, Samsung may have reached foldable phone nirvana with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Read MoreiOS 26 beta preview: Liquid Glass is better than you think
Here are the best features we're using in the iOS 26 public beta.
Read MoreApple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26 and watchOS 26 public betas are ready to download
Give your digital life a hit of Liquid Glass.
Read MoreHow to install the iOS 26 public beta
This guide will also show you how to access the iPadOS 26 and (if you're brave enough) watchOS 26 betas.
Read MoreQi2 25W wireless charging is coming to iPhones and 'major Android smartphones'
Qi2 25W wireless charging is coming to iPhones and some Android handsets. The standard improves charging speeds and it features a new branding.
Read MoreT-Mobile's Starlink satellite service is now available after months of testing
T-Satellite with Starlink is now available after six months of testing. The T-Mobile service offers connectivity via over 650 low-Earth orbit satellites.
Read MoreAn engineer's new smartphone cases can give any iPhone a USB-C port
Ken Pillonel has a history of developing clever projects that add USB-C support to gadgets that have less common, outdated port types.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's display is rated to withstand 500,000 folds
Samsung said the display it used for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 can be folded over twice as many times as the display used for the previous iterations of the model.
Read MoreGoogle shows off the Pixel 10 less than a month before its launch
Google has shown off the first official look of the Pixel 10, which seems very similar to the Pixel 9.
Read MoreCorning avoids EU antitrust fine by ending exclusive deals with phone manufacturers
Corning, the US-based glass manufacturer behind Gorilla Glass, has vowed to end its exclusive deals and other practices that the European Commission deemed to be anti-competitive in order to avoid getting fined.
Read MoreThe next Made By Google event (better known as the Pixel launch) is set for August 20
In a media invite Google sent to Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more."
Read MoreSamsung plans to launch its trifold smartphone by the end of 2025
Samsung says that it plans to release a trifold smartphone by the end of the year, according to a key executive.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner, lighter and has a larger 8-inch display
With the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is getting closer than ever to perfecting its folding smartphones.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 hands-on: The big design revamp we’ve been waiting for
After a few generations without a ton of major changes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has arrived packing a ton of updates including an impressively slim design.
Read MoreSamsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a bigger battery and is still thinner than last year's model
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7, along with the Z Flip 7 FE and the Z Fold 7, during its latest Unpacked event.
Read MoreThe Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are the first phones to launch with Android 16
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are the first phones to ship out of the box loaded with Android 16.
Read MoreGalaxy Unpacked 2025: Everything Samsung announced including the Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8
Pre-release leaks may have spoiled most of the surprises Samsung had up its sleeve for Wednesday's Unpacked event, but there were still some interesting details to gleam from the presentation.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 hands-on: Bigger screens, bigger battery, better foldable?
The biggest change for the Z Flip series is the addition of a larger 4.1-inch secondary display, with cutouts for the dual cameras. There's a bigger, more sensibly shaped foldable screen too.
Read MoreA last-minute leak suggests Samsung will drop S Pen support from the Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked is less than a day away, but a last-minute deluge of pre-release information from WinFuture's Roland Quandt has shared essentially everything we can expect from the company on July 9.
Read MoreGalaxy Z Fold 7 will reportedly be the thinnest one yet
New details have leaked on the newest generation of Samsung's foldable phones.
Read MoreNothing Phone 3 hands-on: A tiny, playful dot-matrix screen in the company's most expensive phone yet
After showing its entry-level 'a' line first, it's time for Nothing's new $799 flagship phone. It's eye-catching, fun and intriguing.
Read MoreThe $799 Nothing Phone 3 has four 50MP cameras and a secondary micro-LED display
The wait is over. Nothing has officially announced the Phone 3, it's first flagship smartphone.
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Social Media (19)
Reddit should be a 'go-to search engine,' Steve Huffman says
Reddit is going to be leaning even harder into search in the coming months as Steve Huffman wants the site to become a "go-to search engine."
Read MoreLinkedIn quietly removed references to deadnaming and misgendering from its hateful content policy
LinkedIn quietly changed the language of its hateful conduct policy this week, removing a line that referenced a prohibition on misgendering and deadnaming of transgender individuals.
Read MoreTikTok's Community Notes era starts today
TikTok is beginning to roll out Footnotes, its version of Community Notes as almost 80,000 have signed up to contribute.
Read MoreTikTok 'content check' tells creators if their videos will be blocked from For You pages
TikTok s looking to give creators more transparency into its recommendations with new "content check" features.
Read MoreTikTok gamifies mindfulness with 'well-being missions'
Or... put down your phone and focus on your breathing.
Read MoreLeBron James is reportedly trying to stop the spread of viral AI 'pregnancy' videos
It seems like LeBron James' legal team has been trying to stop the spread of viral AI videos featuring the basketball star.
Read MoreMeta has ended its bonus program on Threads
Meta quietly ended the Threads bonus program, which offered some creators thousands of dollars a month in bonuses, earlier this year, Engadget has confirmed.
Read MoreJack Dorsey backs an open-source development collective with $10 million
The 'and Other Stuff' team is working on projects built on the likes of Nostr and ActivityPub.
Read MoreTikTok's latest feature will help songwriters show off their work
TikTok is a powerful platform to help tunes go viral, and now the company is making it easier for songwriters to benefit from that reach.
Read MoreThreads is testing Facebook account sign-ups
Threads may let you new users sign up with their Facebook accounts, based on a new option Meta is testing.
Read MoreReddit begins age verification checks for UK users
Reddit had to enforce the new rule to comply with the UK Online Safety Act.
Read MoreMeta says it's cracking down on Facebook creators who steal content
Meta is going after creators who rip off other users' content as part of a broader effort to fix Facebook's feed.
Read MoreThreads users still barely click links
Threads still isn't sending much traffic to other websites, despite recent changes to make links more prominent.
Read MoreBluesky is adding age verification features for users in the UK
Bluesky users in the UK will soon need to verify their age if they want continued access to direct messages and all of the service's content.
Read MoreElon Musk is trying to blame Grok's Nazi rants on rogue X users
Elon Musk is seemingly trying to blame rogue users for the chatbot's unhinged pro-Nazi posts.
Read MoreX CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down after two years
One of Elon Musk's biggest cheerleaders and the head of X is moving on.
Read MoreGrok sure seems antisemitic after its recent update
Grok seems to have taken a hard turn toward antisemitism on X after the chatbot's most recent update.
Read MoreICEBlock climbs to the top of the App Store charts after officials slam it
The application, which allows users to add a pin on a map to show where ICE agents have recently been spotted, has climbed to the to the top of the App Store charts.
Read MoreTwo years later, Meta is making DMs on Threads official
Meta is rolling out direct messaging abilities to all Threads users after a brief test earlier this month.
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Space (9)
NASA may lose close to 4,000 employees after latest deferred resignation round
About 3,000 NASA employees applied to leave as part of the deferred resignation program, which closed its second round on July 25.
Read MoreStarlink outage: Service returns after over two hours down
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is down due to an outage. The company is currently implementing a fix.
Read MoreSomeone paid $5.3 million for a piece of Mars
The 54-lb. meteorite was found in the Sahara in 2023.
Read MoreTrump's defunding of NASA would be catastrophic
"This is probably the most uncertain future NASA has faced, maybe since the end of Apollo."
Read MoreWebb spots 'Infinity Galaxy' that sheds light on black hole formation
A young supermassive black hole appears to have formed in a vast gas cloud.
Read MoreThese are the closest-ever images of the sun from Parker Solar Probe's historic flyby
The Parker Solar Probe made its record-breaking close approach in December.
Read MoreThe Webb Telescope captures a mesmerizing view of the Cat's Paw nebula
The ESA shared the image to commemorate the JWST's three years in service.
Read MoreNASA will lose over 2,000 senior staff due to proposed Trump budget cuts
Over 2,000 senior NASA staff are set to leave their positions ahead of proposed budget cuts.
Read MoreBezos-funded satellite tracking methane emissions loses power in space
MethaneSAT, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) methane-tracking satellite backed by the Bezos Earth Fund, is lost in space.
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Streaming (12)
Spotify now requires face scans to access age-restricted content in the UK
The streaming platform is implementing a facial scan process in partnership with Yoti, which also provides its services to Instagram.
Read MoreElgato's new webcam can mount lens filters
The Elgato Facecam 4K webcam offers budding videographers a pro-grade feature. Users can swap out and mount various lens filters.
Read MoreBreaking Bad creator's new show streams on Apple TV+ November 7
Apple has announced that Pluribus, its new show from Vince Gilligan, will start streaming on November 7.
Read MoreAmazon is developing a Wolfenstein TV show
Amazon is developing a Wolfenstein TV show with the help of the creators of Fallout and Station Eleven.
Read MoreNetflix is already using generative AI in its original shows
Netflix shared that its show The Eternaut used generative AI to create a VFX shot during its latest earnings call.
Read MoreLike clockwork, Peacock is raising subscription prices again
Peacock is raising the subscription price of its Premium and Premium Plus tiers by $3 starting July 23.
Read MoreNetflix takes a leap of faith on an Assassin's Creed series
It greenlights the show nearly five years after signing a deal with Ubisoft.
Read MoreHBO confirms The Last of Us season 3 will arrive in 2027
We still don't know how many seasons HBO needs to finish the story.
Read MoreDisney and ITV partner up to show each other’s shows on their streaming services
Disney+ subscribers will gain access to the UK broadcaster's reality TV output and most acclaimed dramas.
Read MoreHBO Max is back, HBO Max says
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly wanted to restore the streaming service's old name before this year's Primetime Emmy nominations are revealed on July 15.
Read MoreApple may be trying to pick up Formula 1's US broadcast rights
Apple could be looking to beef up its sports offerings beyond baseball and soccer.
Read MoreCrunchyroll blames third-party vendor for AI subtitle mess
"We are investigating the matter and are working to rectify the error," Crunchyroll told Engadget.
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Tablets (3)
iPadOS 26 preview: A long-awaited multi-tasking update pays off (so far)
the iPadOS 26 pubilc beta is out, and it features the biggest multitasking update the iPad has ever received.
Read MoreAmazon announces a slightly cheaper Kindle Colorsoft with half the storage
A kids model is also now available.
Read MoreApple's next iPad Pro will reportedly get two front-facing cameras
The iPad Pro M5 is expected to get a second front-facing camera on its portrait edge.
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Transportation (10)
Lyft completes its $197 million acquisition of Europe's Freenow
It's the company's first expansion outside of North America.
Read MoreDJI's Amflow e-bikes are available to order in the US, but they don't come cheap
DJI's impressive Amflow e-bikes are available for purchase in the US. However, prices start at an astounding $7,500.
Read MorePorsche 911 GTS review: The first hybrid 911 is better with a battery
The 911 GTS is the kind of hybrid that Porsche fans may not have known they needed, but one they definitely need to try.
Read MoreThis is the daftest e-scooter in the world
Bo makes the world's best e-scooter, now it's built a performance version it hopes will out-accelerate an EV.
Read MoreAnother big car company gives up on hydrogen
Jeep and Chrysler's parent company is closing its fuel cell EV lines just weeks before they were to start running.
Read MoreUber and Baidu are teaming up to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles globally
Uber and China-based Baidu are partnering up to deploy more autonomous vehicles around the globe. This is a multi-year deal.
Read MoreRivian adds Google Maps features to its navigation app
The update includes tools like real-time road disruptions and satellite images.
Read MoreThe UK needs to deal with its e-scooter problem
The UK has dragged its feet on e-scooter regulation, despite more than a million of them being privately owned and used.
Read MoreWaymo is adding teen accounts for autonomous vehicle rides without parents
Waymo's new teen riders must be linked to a parent's account for the autonomous vehicle company.
Read MoreA Tesla robotaxi inexplicably drove into a parked car
A YouTube video shows one of Tesla's robotaxis driving into a parked Toyota in Austin.
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TV & Movies (11)
The first Star Trek: Starfleet Academy trailer is filled with Easter eggs
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy starts streaming early next year, and we have our very first trailer. The show stars Holly Hunter as the chancellor and Paul Giamatti as the antagonist.
Read MoreAardman’s Pokémon show is a delightful-looking romp that follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu
Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, just revealed details about its forthcoming Pokémon show. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu will premiere in 2027.
Read MoreMicrosoft unceremoniously kills off the Xbox Movies & TV store
You can longer rent or buy TV shows or movies, but you won't lose any of your purchases.
Read MoreThe official Tron: Ares trailer riffs on big tech and features a returning Jeff Bridges
We finally have a full trailer for Tron: Ares, after a teaser dropped a few months back. The film opens in theaters on October 10.
Read MoreThe final season of Stranger Things now has an action-packed trailer
Season five of the Netflix hit Stranger Things has a trailer and it's a doozy. The episodes start dropping on November 26.
Read MoreThe live-action Legend of Zelda movie has cast its princess and hero
The film is scheduled to hit theaters on May 7, 2027.
Read MoreSeverance, The Last of Us and Andor just nabbed dozens of Emmy nominations
The Emmy nominations were just announced, with Severance scoring a whopping 27. Other standout shows include The Penguin, The Last of Us and Andor.
Read MoreProfessor Oak's voice actor, James Carter Cathcart, has died
James Carter Cathcart, the voice of Professor Oak and many other animated characters, has died of throat cancer at 71.
Read MoreThe Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann is stepping away from the show to focus on future games
The co-creator of PlayStation's The Last of Us is stepping away from the HBO show to focus on games.
Read MoreThe Running Man trailer: Edgar Wright adds comedy to Stephen King's sci-fi dystopia
There's a trailer for Edgar Wright's remake of The Running Man. It looks pretty nifty.
Read MoreApple TV's MLS Season Pass is half off for the rest of the season.
You can get it for just $49.
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VPN (2)
VPNs are booming in the UK after age restriction laws, but free options carry big risks
Using a free VPN without vetting it can make you less safe online.
Read MoreExpressVPN patches Windows bug that exposed remote desktop traffic
The vulnerability would have been hard to exploit, but might have leaked the real IP addresses of RDP users.
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Wearables (12)
Brilliant Labs launches its second-generation smart glasses
Brilliant Labs' new smart glasses are the Halo.
Read MoreOakley Meta glasses review: A familiar formula with some upgrades
If you're at all familiar with Meta's Ray-Ban-branded smart glasses, there won't be many surprises when it comes to its latest Oakley frames.
Read MoreWhistle pet trackers are shutting down next month
Whistle is shutting down after being acquired by Tractive, but you'll be able to get a replacement pet tracker for free.
Read MoreGalaxy Watch 8 review: Samsung’s best smartwatch in years
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is (finally) a worthwhile update.
Read MoreThe Pixel Watch 4 might charge via a wireless charging stand
Leaked renders show the Pixel Watch 4 might charge wirelessly through a new charging stand.
Read MoreNothing's $99 CMF Watch 3 Pro offers better battery life and AI fitness coaching
The updated smartwatch also introduces more sport modes and an improves the UI.
Read MoreForm makes its smart swimming goggles tougher with Gorilla Glass lenses
Form adds Gorilla Glass to toughen up its smart swim goggles.
Read MoreGoogle Maps comes to Garmin smartwatches
The official app provides turn-by-turn directions on compatible wearables.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 hands-on: New look, new AI and.... new antioxidants?
Our in-depth hands-on with the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, including tests of the new antioxidant index.
Read MoreSamsung's slimmer Galaxy Watch 8 series includes Gemini access
Samsung just announced the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Watch 8 Classic. These smartwatches feature an antioxidant sensor and a thinner form factor.
Read MoreSamsung buys Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system
Samsung is making a bigger push into healthcare as it tries to diversify beyond its core businesses.
Read MoreApple is still trying to overturn the ban on the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor
Apple is trying to appeal the ban on its blood oxygen sensor again. The company hasn't offered the feature since 2024.
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Xbox (9)
Xbox's sci-fi looter-shooter Blackbird was scrapped even after leaving execs 'blown away'
A Bloomberg report revealed that the project codenamed Blackbird has also been canceled by Microsoft.
Read MoreHow AI can help you navigate layoffs, according to one executive producer at Xbox
Following the news that 9,000 people are being laid off at the company, one Xbox executive offered some questionable words of advice for people on their way out: Find solace in Microsoft Copilot.
Read MoreHelldivers 2 is coming to Xbox on August 26
Helldivers 2, the cross-platform cooperative shooter, is coming to Xbox on August 26.
Read MoreXbox was funding Romero Games' new game, but layoffs have left the project in crisis
The entire development team at Romero Games has now reportedly been let go.
Read MoreEven before the Xbox layoffs, there was 'tension' at Halo Studios
At least five employees at Halo Studios have been fired as part of company-wide layoffs at Microsoft on Wednesday, according to a developer with knowledge of the situation.
Read MoreMicrosoft gaming division suffers further layoffs
Microsoft conducts layoffs company wide, including gaming division.
Read MoreMicrosoft is closing the studio developing the Perfect Dark reboot and cancelling the game
Microsoft is shutting down The Initiative and cancelling its first game, a Perfect Dark reboot.
Read MoreXbox's first Game Pass additions for July include Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4
Little Nightmares II, High on Life and Rise of the Tomb Raider are returning to Game Pass this month.
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