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A Google Nest Wi-Fi 6E three-pack is back on sale for $285
A three-pack of the Nest WIFi Pro is one of our top recommendations for a mesh Wi-Fi system and right now it's just $5 more than its all-time low.
Meta AI is now available in Spanish, Portugese, French and more
Meta AI gets new tools and languages in latest update.
Llama 3.1 is Meta's latest salvo in the battle for AI dominance
Meta said that the new model, called Llama 3.1 405B, is the first openly available model that can compete available rivals in general knowledge, math skills and translating across multiple languages.
Meta's AI assistant is coming to Quest headsets in the US and Canada
The experimental version of Meta AI will be available on Quest headsets starting next month.
Fujifilm GFX 100 II: The king of medium-format mirrorless cameras
Fujifilm's GFX 100 II offers incredible image quality and is the fastest medium format camera to date.
It's your last chance for a $300 Amazon gift card when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Get an Amazon gift card when pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Flip 6.
Intel has finally figured out its long-standing desktop CPU instability issues
Intel has announced that it finally found the reason why its 13th and 14th-gen desktop processors have been causing crashes and giving out on users, and it promises to roll out a fix by next month.
Adobe's Photoshop can now generate AI images via prompts like Dall-E or Midjourney
Adobe has widely released its new and potentially contentious feature: text-to-image generation for Photoshop.
Prime Video gets a much-needed UI overhaul with a new content bar and AI recommendations
For all its stacked content, Prime Video has historically had a cluttered, confusing and less-than-intuitive layout. That changes today as Amazon begins rolling out a new Prime Video UI that brings “clarity and simplicity back to streaming.”
The Morning After: Condé Nast is the latest media company to accuse AI search engine Perplexity of plagiarism
The biggest news stories this morning: EU officials say Meta may be violating consumer laws with paid ‘ad-free’ plan, The Engadget guide to the best smartwatches, Apple accused of underreporting suspected CSAM on its platforms.
iRobot’s newest cleaning machine is the first to wash and dry its mopping pad for you
iRobot unveiled its most advanced and expensive robot vacuum yet on Tuesday, the (deep breath) Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock. The machine pushes technological barriers but costs a hefty $1,399.
The best foldable phones for 2024
Here are the best foldable phones you can get right now, from Samsung and Google handsets to everything in between.
The best smartwatches for 2024
Here’s a list of the best smartwatches you can buy, plus advice on how to choose one.
Google isn’t killing third-party cookies in Chrome after all
Killing cookies, Google said, would adversely impact online publishers and advertisers. This announcement marks a significant shift from Google's previous plans to phase out third-party cookies by early 2025.
Condé Nast has reportedly accused AI search startup Perplexity of plagiarism
The letter, which was sent on Monday, demands that Perplexity stop using content from Condé Nast publications in its AI-generated responses and accused the startup of plagiarism.
ThermoWorks' RFX Meat wireless probe uses radio waves instead of Bluetooth to monitor food on the grill
ThermoWorks employs radio waves for a more reliable wireless meat probe on its new RFX line of grilling gear.
EU officials say Meta may be violating consumer laws with paid 'ad-free' plan
Meta is facing further scrutiny from the EU over its "pay or consent" advertising model in Europe. Officials say the company may have broken consumer laws with its "misleading" approach.
Apple accused of underreporting suspected CSAM on its platforms
A child protection charity claims Apple is behind many of its peers "in tackling child sexual abuse," accusing it of underreporting CSAM cases.
iRobot's Roomba Combo Essential robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $200
iRobot's Roomba Combo Essential robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $200. That’s a discount of $75 and just $10 more than Prime Day.
The Google Pixel 8a is on sale for a low of $449
The Google Pixel 8a is our pick for the best Android smartphone for less than $500, and now it's $50 cheaper than usual.