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FiiO reboots the old-school portable CD player, minus the AA batteries
CD players are back, baby. As Gen Z absorbs the ‘90s it never experienced through retro nostalgia, audiophile brand FiiO is here to capitalize. The company’s new portable CD player, the DM13, builds on the old-school blueprint while adding modern conveniences like a battery you don’t have to change every hour.
Google just confirmed the Pixel 9 Pro's outrageous camera bump
Google just officially confirmed the Pixel 9 Pro after images leaked last week. The huge camera bump, it turns out, is real.
Cash App Pay integrates with Google Play to offer ‘next gen consumers more choice’
Cash App Pay integrates with Google Play to offer ‘next gen consumers more choice’. This will be another option when checking out on Android smartphones or tablets.
OpenAI's new, lightweight GPT-4o mini model promises an improved ChatGPT experience
GPT-4o mini can currently take in and generate text and images, but the model will eventually be able to process other types of content like audio and video.
US college students can take half off a Max subscription
US college students can shave half off a Max subscription. As long as you can confirm your active student status, you’ll get a 50 percent discount on the Max With Ads monthly plan.
Proton Mail now has a privacy-focused AI writing assistant
Proton Mail is rolling out a privacy-focused AI writing assistant for paid subscribers.
This Prime Day TV deal still offers 39 percent off the Samsung Frame TV
You can take about $400 off Samsung's Frame TV with an included bezel for Prime Day.
Prime Day is over but the iPad deals aren't — Shop last minute and get up to 24 percent off
Apple's 10th-gen iPad is still on sale for $299, and that's just one of many iPad deals you can still get today after Prime Day.
iOS 18 preview: Waiting on Apple Intelligence for the true upgrade
iOS 18 improves several native apps, such as Photos, Messages (RCS! Gasp!) and Notes, although Apple Intelligence will add even more features and tricks. But while we wait for the ability to generate our own emojis, there is still plenty to explore.
Amazon Prime Day tech deals under $25 that are still available today
These are the best remaining Prime Day deals under $25 that you can get on tech, including headphones and video streamers.
Amazon Prime Day Apple deals on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and more that are still available today
These are the best Prime Day Apple deals you can still get now even after the shopping event has ended.
Prime Day is over, but Apple's AirPods Pro are still cheaper than ever
The second-generation AirPods Pro are 32 percent off.
The best educational toys for kids
Here's the latest list of best educational toys for children, as chosen by experts from Engadget.
The Morning After: Meta may hold back its next-gen AI models from the EU
The biggest news stories this morning: EA Sports FC 25 brings women’s soccer to the career modes for the first time, Fallout’s Emmy nominations show that successful gaming adaptations are no longer a fluke, Dyson ditches the air purifier in its new headphones.
NASA scraps its VIPER project that aimed to look for ice on the moon
NASA has decided to cancel the project and discontinue the rover's development, citing "cost increases, delays to the launch date and the risks of future cost growth."
The best gaming laptops for 2024
There's never been a better time to buy a gaming laptop. These are our top picks that we've tested and reviewed that will fit all kinds of use cases and budgets.
The HMD Skyline is a mid-range smartphone that's all about repairability
HMD is highlighting repairability and camera quality with its new Skyline smartphone.
Dyson's OnTrac headphones ditch the Zone's air purifier for 'audio-only' use
Dyson's first "audio-only" over-ear headphones don't have an air filtration system. They're just a set of ANC headphones with a decidedly Dyson design and a $500 price tag.
Shop the best Amazon Prime Day tech deals before the sale ends at midnight — Top picks from Apple, Anker, Dyson and more
Prime Day is here — these are the best Prime Day deals on tech you can get this year, including gear from Apple, Anker, Dyson, Sonos and others.
We went through thousands of tech deals and these are the best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50
Don't forget the accessories and tiny gadgets on sale for Prime Day -- portable chargers, budget earbuds, tiny speakers and cheap cameras are all less than $50.