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11:05 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Apple finally lets you rate its apps on the App Store
You've the option to re-download Apple's in-house apps for a while, but you haven't been allowed to write App Store reviews for them like you can for third-party titles. Apple is now treat...
10:07 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget A revamped wired Nest Doorbell is coming in 2022 with 24/7 video recording
Google is feeling the smart home heat. Shortly after Amazon announced its dirt-cheap $50 Blink video doorbell, Nest VP Rishi Chandra announced that Google also has a competing second-generation Nest D...
09:23 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Bungie makes it easier to sue over harassment following Activision scandal
Bungie split from Activision a long time ago, but that isn't stopping the company from distancing itself from the sexual harassment scandal affecting its former publisher. The Destiny 2 creator is...
08:31 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Sony's latest big sale includes deals on 'Returnal' and 'The Last of Us Part II'
Sony's latest big PlayStation sale is underway with discounts on hundreds of games. As the name of the Blockbuster Games sale suggests, you'll be able to save on a ton of major PS4 and PS5 tit...
07:22 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Twitch lets streamers require verification before viewers can chat
Twitch might have another way to deter "hate raids" and similar abuse: make it impractical to create a troll account. The livestreaming service has introduced an option that lets streamers a...
07:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget GM's new software hub will update your next EV like a smartphone
Compared to what we were driving just a decade ago, today's connected cars and trucks are practically computers on wheels. From content streaming infotainment systems to the background processes t...
05:46 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Google Lens is coming to Chrome on the desktop
You no longer have to point your phone at your computer screen if you want to use Google Lens on your computer. As part of a string of updates, Google has revealed that Lens will be available for Chro...
05:40 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Google wants to streamline the tricky process of assigning addresses in rural areas
There are many places in the world that don't have an address system, which can restrict the opportunities available for people who live and work in those areas. Without an address, you can't ...
05:35 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Google adds more information to its About this result feature
At the start of the year, Google added a feature to its search engine called About This Result. By tapping on the three dots icon located next to most results, the tool allows you to find out more abo...
05:08 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Google Maps will roll out wildfire tracking worldwide
Google has introduced a wildfire layer for Maps, allowing users around the world to keep a close eye on multiple fires at once. The tech giant says this new feature builds on the wildfire boundary map...
04:39 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget IMDb's free TV service arrives in the UK
Folks in the UK looking for a show or movie to stream have even more options at their disposal. IMDb TV is now available in the country.The free, ad-supported service offers a mix of originals and pop...
04:11 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget 'Mandalorian' spin-off 'The Book of Boba Fett' premieres December 29th
Disney said The Book of Boba Fett would premiere this December, and it's making good on its promise if only just. The media giant has revealed that the Mandalorian spin-off will debut December 29...
04:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Rachel Brosnahan's golden arm outshines the rest of Roku's Halloween lineup
Quibi tried and failed to create much of a buzz last year with its mobile video streaming service. But there was at least one thing from the ill-fated platform that went viral: a scene from a show whe...
03:11 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Elon Musk tells Jeff Bezos you can't 'sue your way to the Moon'
Elon Musk isn't fond of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, and he just made that patently clear. CNETreports that Musk told Code conference attendees Bezos should put more effort into "getting into...
03:11 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Elon Musk tells Jeff Bezos you can't 'sue your way to the Moon' (updated)
Elon Musk isn't fond of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, and he just made that patently clear. CNETreports that Musk told Code conference attendees Bezos should put more effort into "getting into...
03:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Facebook will promote Instagram Reels in News Feed
Facebooks TikTok clone is no longer just for Instagram. As of today, the social network is officially bringing Reels to the main Facebook app. With the change, users can create Reels directly from Fac...
03:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Sony's latest true wireless earbuds are only $100
Sony's flagship noise-cancelling headphones and tech-filled true wireless earbuds were refreshed with new 1000XM4 models in recent months. However, the company's more affordable options are st...
02:51 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Rolls-Royce plans to stop making gas-powered cars by 2030
Another major automaker has revealed plans to move entirely to electric vehicles within the next decade. Rolls-Royce is the latest one to make the pledge, following other luxury brands such as Jaguar,...
02:10 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Jeep's Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid will arrive in early 2022
As promised, Jeep has detailed its first Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid. The company has confirmed the Grand Cherokee 4xe will arrive in North American dealers in early 2022, and will sport more capabi...
01:45 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget YouTube bans all content containing vaccine misinformation
YouTube has banned all videos containing misinformation about vaccines that are currently administered and have been approved by local health authorities or the World Health Organization. The measure ...
01:30 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Intense rhythm game 'Thumper' comes to Apple Arcade on October 1st
Apple is adding another classic game to Arcade's repertoire, albeit a relatively recent one. Drool's "rhythm hell" title Thumper: Pocket Edition will be available through the all-you...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Fitbit Charge 5 review: New look, same tricks
Fitbit went back to basics with last years Charge 4, reinstating a fitness tracker with onboard GPS into its lineup after many years of leaving that hole unfilled. With the introduction of the $180 Ch...
12:09 pm GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Valve is reportedly working on a standalone VR headset
Brad Lynch, a YouTube host who reports on virtual reality, has found evidence from patent applications and other sources that Valve is currently working on a standalone VR headset codenamed "Deck...
11:15 am GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Amazon reveals its periscope-equipped Alexa robot
Amazons annual barrage of new Echo hardware didnt disappoint, ranging from role-playing games to nutrition tracking, drones and videocall devices for kids. I think the new 15-inch Echo Show, a smart s...
11:00 am GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Amazon's biggest innovation is being cheap.
As Amazons executives took the stage one after another yesterday to introduce the world to the companys next big leaps forward, a sense of deja vu crept up on me. It only grew stronger as the event pr...
11:00 am GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Amazon's biggest innovation is being cheap
As Amazons executives took the stage one after another yesterday to introduce the world to the companys next big leaps forward, a sense of deja vu crept up on me. It only grew stronger as the event pr...
09:57 am GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget SanDisk memory cards are discounted for today only on Amazon
Amazon's Deal of the Day is all about storage products, with particularly good prices for SD cards. Do you need a giant boost in storage for your smartphone, drone other other device that uses a ...
08:36 am GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget CNN restricts access to its Facebook pages in Australia
CNN has become the first US media organization to restrict Australians' access to its Facebook pages, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move comes weeks after the country's high court ...
07:30 am GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Apple says the iPad mini's 'jelly scrolling' problem is normal
Shortly after the new iPad mini was released, people started complaining about seeing a weird "jelly-like" effect on their screens while scrolling. It appears as if one side of the screen sc...
07:00 am GMT - Wed, September 29, 2021
Engadget Withings puts its heart-monitoring ScanWatch in the body of a divers watch
Withings is today launching the ScanWatch Horizon, a dolled-up version of its ScanWatch inside the body of a diving watch. Horizon comes in a bigger, 43mm case size, but is otherwise the same device w...
10:55 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Arturia announces MiniFuse lineup of affordable audio interfaces
Arturia already has a lineup of audio interfaces. They're fairly well regarded. But one thing they're not, is cheap. The base model AudioFuse is $699. It is not for the casual bedroom producer...
10:17 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Netflix buys 'Oxenfree' developer Night School Studio
The team behind hit indie game Oxenfree is joining Netflix, marking the first time the streaming giant has acquired a game developer. The company announced the purchase of Night School Studio on Tuesd...
09:43 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Lucid will begin delivering its Air luxury EV in late October
After roughly five years of work, the Lucid Air is finally close to reaching customers' garages. Lucid Motors said it has started production of the luxury EV and expects to deliver the first Dream...
09:03 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Watch Amazon's entire new hardware event right here
Amazon tends to avoid livestreaming its big hardware events, but it's happy to share video after the fact and this year's presentation is one you might want to see. The company has posted its...
08:36 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon is turning into a personal security company
Half of the announcements out of Amazon's big 2021 showcase were directly related to home security, including the wildest reveal of the day, a $1,000 robot that can autonomously patrol your home. ...
07:57 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Here's everything Amazon announced at its September hardware event
Amazon held its annual fall hardware event on Tuesday. It's too bad the company didn't stream the proceedings to the public because it was jam-packed with announcements. We saw everything from...
07:06 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Some Xbox owners can now test cloud gaming on their consoles
Microsoft is preparing to complete a large piece of its cloud gaming puzzle when it brings the option to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S sometime this holiday season. Starting today, though, a random gro...
06:22 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Apple beefs up Keynote, Pages and Numbers with new features
Apple is rolling out updates to its iWork suite of Keynote, Pages and Numbers on iPhone, iPad and Mac. The next time you deliver a presentation with Keynote, you'll be able to include live video f...
05:56 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Microsoft's Windows store is now open to third-party app stores
Microsoft wasn't just indulging in wishful thinking when it said it wanted more third-party app stores in Windows 11's portal. The Vergenotes that new Microsoft Store policies now allow third-...
05:19 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Alexa Together turns your loved one's Echo into an emergency support device
Last year, Amazon announced Alexa Care Hub, a free service that uses Alexa to let people check in on family members. The so-called "caregiver" can see notifications and alerts when someone u...
05:11 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon is adding offline voice recognition to Alexa devices
Amazon announced a slew of new connected devices today, and with those came some new Alexa features that users will be able to take advantage of. The most interesting, by far, are the new privacy feat...
05:01 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon's Blink unveils a no-frills $50 video doorbell
Amazon's Blink has developed a reputation for low-cost security cameras, and that now extends to your front door. The brand has unveiled a Blink Video Doorbell that, at $50, could be a solid optio...
04:59 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon Astro is an Alexa robot that roams your home
The rumors were true. Amazon is working on an Alexa-powered robot on wheels. At its fall hardware event, the company showed off Astro. Set to initially cost $1,000 when it becomes available later this...
04:48 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon takes on Apple with fitness and nutrition services for Halo devices
Amazon is pairing its new Halo View activity tracker with services to match. The company has introduced Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition features that promise to keep you in shape. You'll need to s...
04:44 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon Glow is a kid-focused video call device with interactive activities
Amazon's latest product is about creating more interactive video calling experiences for kids. Announced today at the company's fall hardware event, Glow is actually two devices in one. It com...
04:43 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Ring puts an Eero router inside its new home alarm system
Today, Ring is announcing the Ring Alarm Pro, a higher-end version of its home security system that will guard both your home and your network security. The Amazon-owned security company has teamed up...
04:40 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon made Disney a 'Hey, Disney!' voice assistant
Amazon and Disney have just announced a new voice assistant called "Hey, Disney!" Built on Amazon's Alexa technology, this new Disney assistant will be available on your home Echo as wel...
04:39 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget You can now sign up to test Rings home security drone
Ring has revealed that the Always Home Cam, its first home security drone, will soon be arriving in select households. The company has announced that users will soon be able to sign up to join an invi...
04:37 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon unveils $80 Halo View fitness band to take on Fitbit
Amazon is expanding its wearables portfolio, after introducing the screenless Halo fitness bandlast year. Today, the company announced a new version with a display called the Halo View, and at just $8...
04:17 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon's Alexa-enabled Smart Thermostat only costs $60
Amazon is challenging Google's Nest with a $60 Alexa-enabled Smart Thermostat. The thermostat is Energy Star certified and allows users to control their home's temperature and use Alexa to set...
04:17 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon's $250 Echo Show 15 is a giant smart display for your wall
Amazon has already released updated versions of the 5, 8 and 10-inch Echo Shows earlier this year, but its not done with smart displays just yet. Today, at its annual fall event, the company announced...
04:17 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon's $250 Echo Show 15 is a smart display for your wall
Amazon has already released updated versions of the 5, 8 and 10-inch Echo Shows earlier this year, but its not done with smart displays just yet. Today, at its annual fall event, the company announced...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Adobe adds AI-powered masking tools to Lightroom
Adobe has revealed some new masking upgrades that are coming to Lightroom, Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera Raw (or ACR, Photoshop's raw photo processing tool). The company calls it the "bi...
03:54 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon's 'New World' MMORPG is finally here
After four delays spanning nearly a year and a half of missed release dates, New World is finally here. You can download the MMORPG from Steam and Amazons own marketplace. At launch, the title is avai...
03:50 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget 'Battlefield 2042' beta starts October 8th
You won't have to wait until November 19th to learn whether or not Battlefield 2042 is any good. DICE and EA have revealed the open beta for the massive-scale team shooter will take place between ...
03:45 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Netflix's latest mobile games have nothing to do with its shows
Netflix is expanding its library of mobile games, but they're still only available in a few countries for now. Subscribers in Spain and Italy can now play the Android titles, following an initial ...
02:58 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Volvo unveils prototype self-driving semi truck built for long hauls
Volvo and Aurora are one step closer to putting autonomous semi trucks on North American roads. The two have revealed a prototype self-driving semi truck meant for "long-haul" trips in North...
02:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Technics debuts two new sets of wireless earbuds, including an ANC option
Following 2020's flagship noise-cancelling EAH-AZ70W earbuds, Technics returns in 2021 with two new models. Today, the Panasonic-owned brand is debuting the EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40 with similar desi...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Yamaha's latest true wireless earbuds are its smallest yet
Yamaha may not be one of the first names that comes to mind when discussing earbuds or headphones. But the company has a number of models under its belt, ranging from affordable to premium and pricey....
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget IKEA launches customizable Sonos speaker lamp with swappable shades
IKEA and Sonos will release a new, more customizable version of their Symfonisk speaker lamp on October 12th. The furniture giant will sell the new model's lamp base and shade separately, allowing...
12:53 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Amazon's 2019 Fire HD 10 tablet drops to a new low of $96
Amazon announced new Fire HD 10 tablets at the end of last month and now it seems the company is trying to get rid of previous models in a one-day closeout sale. The main device is the 64GB, 2019 Fire...
12:30 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Xbox Series X/S consoles now support Dolby Vision for gaming
It's been quite a long time coming, but Xbox Series X/S consoles now support Dolby Vision for gaming. More than 100 Dolby Vision HDR-optimized titles are available or are coming soon, including Ha...
12:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Skullcandy debuts its own voice platform on its latest earbuds
When it comes to affordable wireless earbuds and headphones, Skullcandy cranks out new models at a rapid pace. The company is well-known for its collection of true wireless and noise-cancelling gear t...
11:40 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Samsung recruits Vanilla Ice to fight climate change
Samsung wants you to increase your freezer's temperature to lower our collective carbon footprint, and it has enlisted Vanilla Ice's help to convince you. The rapper has re-released his 1990 h...
11:15 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: We play with the OLED Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch OLED is due to hit store shelves on October 8th, and weve been able to get some face-to-face time with the new hardware. Our Kris Naudus says the new machine is beautiful in a way ...
11:00 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget 1Password can now randomly generate email addresses for logins
Since 2019, Sign in with Apple has allowed iPhone and Mac users to protect their privacy by allowing them to generate random email addresses when they need to access a new website, service or app. Its...
10:50 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget BloodyStealer trojan targets Steam, GOG and Epic accounts
A new trojan called BloodyStealer is targeting gamer's accounts on EA Origin, Steam, Epic Games, GOG and other services, according to Kaspersky researchers. The malware can scrape session data and...
09:50 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget VR experience creator The Void is reportedly planning a comeback
The Void, which created in-person VR experiences but was forced to shutter its business last year during the pandemic, may be coming back. A former investor may be planning to relaunch it with key emp...
09:26 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Ableton Live 11.1 beta available now with native Apple M1 support
Ableton Live 11 landed earlier this year, and the first major update to the DAW appears to be imminent. And it's little surprise that the big news for Live 11.1 is the addition of support for Appl...
09:00 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Dubler 2 can turn any microphone into a MIDI controller
Ive admitted before that I am a sucker for strange, and often gimmicky, musical devices. A giant touchpad with swappable silicone playing surfaces? Sign me up. A bisected grapefruit that you tilt and ...
08:02 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Super Nintendo World Japan confirms Donkey Kong expansion for 2024
Nintendo has confirmed that it will expand its Super Nintendo World theme park at Universal Studios Japan with a new Donkey Kong section. The new zone, which is reportedly already under construction, ...
07:01 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Logitech's MX Keys Mini is a compact keyboard for minimalists
You haven't had much choice for compact keyboards these days many of them are mechanical keyboards aimed at gamers and hobbyists, and Apple's Magic Keyboard doesn't make much sense for no...
07:00 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Facebook's 2Africa to become the longest subsea cable in the world
2Africa, a subsea cable project funded by Facebook and several telcos, will become the longest subsea cable system ever deployed by the time it's finished. The social network has announced that th...
06:15 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Google Meet is testing live translated captions
Google Meet's latest beta feature could help make video conferences with foreign clients, partners, students and employees go more smoothly. The tech giant has started testing live translated capt...
05:26 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget TikTok negotiation 'strangest thing I've ever worked on,' says Microsoft's Satya Nadella
This time last year, ByteDance was trying to save its TikTok app in the US and elsewhere after Donald Trump's administration threatened to ban it. One potential savior was Microsoft, which had neg...
12:58 am GMT - Tue, September 28, 2021
Engadget Activision Blizzard settles its EEOC lawsuit with an $18 million payout
In order to settle a lawsuit brought by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Activision Blizzard has agreed to establish an $18 million fund for eligible claimants meaning, employees who w...
09:56 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Face ID on the iPhone 13 stops working if a third-party replaces the phone's display
With the addition of features like a 120Hz display on some models, Apples iPhone 13 lineup is many ways a step above the phones the company shipped last year. But when it comes to the question of repa...
09:25 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Facebook will publish some of its research on teens and Instagram
Facebook will publish two internal slide decks detailing its research into how Instagram affects teens mental health sometime in the next few days. Speaking at an online event hosted by The Atlantic, ...
08:41 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Twitch partners with Warner Music to host original music programming
One week after coming to terms with the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA), Twitch has signed a deal with Warner Music Group. In partnering with the record label, a first for the Amazon-owne...
07:38 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget 'Babylon 5' is getting a reboot
Some 23 years after its original run, Babylon 5 is making its way back to TV. According to Variety, The CW has ordered a reboot of the seminal sci-fi series. Whats more, original creator J. Michael St...
07:16 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Skype reveals a colorful redesign, new features and performance upgrades
Skype has some significant changes in the works. It offered a peek at what's coming later this year, with a focus on speed, reliability and design, as well as other improvements. For one thing, vi...
06:46 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Democratic lawmakers say Facebook 'must completely abandon' Instagram Kids
Mere hours after Facebook said it was pausing work on Instagram Kids, a group of Democratic lawmakers has called on the company to instead completely abandon the project. Senators Ed Markey and Richar...
05:40 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Google created illustrations you can use as profile pictures
Not everyone is comfortable with using a photo of themselves as a profile picture, and others might find it tough to find an image that represents them appropriately. To help you find something that w...
05:09 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget 'Resident Evil 4' VR remake hits Oculus Quest 2 on October 21st
Halloween's coming, and so too is a virtual-reality remake of a Resident Evil game. The latest version of Resident Evil 4 will arrive as an Oculus Quest 2 exclusive on October 21st at 10AM ET...
04:37 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Roblox and music publishers settle $200 million copyright lawsuit
Back in June, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) hit Roblox with a $200 million lawsuit for allowing players to illegally use music on stream. Now, some three months later, the two have ...
04:17 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Apple details 3D maps rollout plan for iOS 15
Apple is slowly but surely rolling out 3D city views in the Maps app. Starting today, you can now pinch and zoom your way across a three-dimensional render of London. Apple switched on the experience ...
04:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Google Stadia on TVs will let you use your phone as the gamepad
You don't need to use the official Stadia Controller if you want to use Google's game streaming service on your TV or any dedicated controller, for that matter. Google is rolling out a featur...
03:50 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget 'Life is Strange: Remastered Collection' will arrive on February 1st, 2022
Square Enix has put Life is Strange: Remastered Collection back on the release calendar. The updated versions of Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm will arrive on February 1st, 2022...
03:40 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget TikTok now has 1 billion monthly users
Nearly five years after Twitter shut down Vine, TikTok has reached the coveted 1 billion monthly active user mark. The company announced the milestone in a blog post on Monday. Attracting 1 billion us...
03:10 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Facebook will open up the Oculus Go to tinkerers with an unlocked OS
Facebook will soon let folks who still have an Oculus Go do so much more with the virtual reality headset. The company will release an unlocked build of the operating system, which users can sideload ...
03:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget YouTube Music with offline listening comes to Wear OS 2
YouTube Music is rolling out to some Wear OS 2 smartwatches starting today. Gen 6 smartwatches from Fossil and Michael Kors will be able to stream music from the service, as will Mobvois TicWatch Pro ...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Metroid Dread had me screaming my head off
Thanks to my parents, I was introduced to Monty Python pretty young. And the family that watches absurdist British comedy together has a lot of in-jokes. For example, Any time were, say, outside when ...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget The Switch OLED is a strong contender for most gorgeous handheld ever
Nintendo makes good hardware, but I dont know if Id ever personally describe any of it as beautiful. The GameCube was cute, I loved the clamshell design of the Game Boy Advance SP and I still have fon...
12:50 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Anker's one-day sale knocks up to 45 percent off portable batteries and chargers
Amazon's latest one-day sale on Anker devices presents a good opportunity to grab a charging brick for that new iPhone you just bought. The sale includes up to 45 percent off a handful of Anker ac...
12:46 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Facebook is pausing work on Instagram Kids app amid growing scrutiny
Facebook has announced that it's "pausing" its Instagram Kids project in order to "work with parents, experts and policymakers to demonstrate the value and need for this product.&qu...
12:30 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Beyond Meat's plant-based 'chicken' tenders are coming to grocery stores
Beyond Meat brought its plant-based chicken tenders to restaurants this summer, and soon you'll be able to enjoy them at home when Beyond starts selling them through retailers. You'll find the...
12:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Uno Synth Pro review: IK Multimedia shows it's serious about hardware
The original Uno Synth was IK Multimedias surprise entry into the world of budget-minded hardware instruments. It wasnt just a surprise that the company, best known for its iPhone-friendly MIDI contro...
11:15 am GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Already hyping the iPhone 14
Is this a record? No sooner has the iPhone 13 hit store shelves than the rumor mill is already up and churning about the next one. Rumors from the weekend suggest the iPhone 14 will be a complete rede...
10:39 am GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget August's Smart Lock Pro is $99 for today only
With features like WiFi support, Bluetooth, HomeKit and a closed-door sensor, August's 3rd-gen Smart Lock Pro is feature-rich but quite expensive at $230. Fortunately, if you've been coveting ...
09:11 am GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget Solid-state silicon batteries could last longer and charge faster
Researchers from UC San Diego, supported by LG Energy, have made a promising discovery that involves two popular types of battery tech. They created a solid-state battery with an all-silicon anode tha...
08:06 am GMT - Mon, September 27, 2021
Engadget YouTube TV may drop 14 NBC Universal channels over a contract dispute
NBC Universal has warned YouTube TV subscribers that 14 of its channels may be removed if the two parties can't resolve a dispute, 9to5Google has reported. YouTube has acknowledged the situation o...
09:04 pm GMT - Sun, September 26, 2021
Engadget Hubble telescope helps find six 'dead' galaxies from the early universe
You'd think large galaxies in the early universe would have had plenty of 'fuel' left for new stars, but a recent discovery suggests that wasn't always the case. Astronomers using the ...
08:06 pm GMT - Sun, September 26, 2021
Engadget New iPad mini owners report 'jelly scrolling' problems
Some new iPad mini customers aren't enjoying the tiny tablet's new screen as much as they'd like. 9to5Macreports that users (includingThe Verge's Dieter Bohn) have noticed a "jell...
06:53 pm GMT - Sun, September 26, 2021
Engadget Samsung hopes to 'copy and paste' the brain to 3D chip networks
Samsung thinks it has a better way to develop brain-like chips: borrow existing brain structures. The tech firm has proposed a method that would "copy and paste" a brain's neuron wiring ...
05:45 pm GMT - Sun, September 26, 2021
Engadget Apple will fix bug preventing iPhone 13 owners from unlocking with Apple Watch
Are you unable to unlock your brand new iPhone 13 with your Apple Watch? Don't despair just yet. According to MacRumors, Apple has promised to fix a bug that prevents the unlock through an "u...
05:06 pm GMT - Sun, September 26, 2021
Engadget Tesla drivers can now request Full Self Driving beta tests
It took a long while, but Tesla is finally giving you some control over when (and if) you get Full Self Driving beta releases. The Washington Postnoted that Tesla has begun rolling out an FSD beta req...
03:24 pm GMT - Sun, September 26, 2021
Engadget iPhone 14 is reportedly a 'complete redesign'
The iPhone 13 series is barely in stores, but that isn't stopping a growing chorus of leaks surrounding next year's model. As 9to5Macnotes, Bloomberg's historically accurate Mark Gurman cl...
01:50 pm GMT - Sun, September 26, 2021
Engadget Apple's 2021 iPad drops to $299 at Amazon
Don't worry if you missed out on an earlier deal for Apple's 2021 iPad. Amazon is selling the 64GB entry-level iPad for $299, or $30 off the usual price. The 256GB variant has dropped by a sim...
09:26 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Nintendo is releasing a six-button Genesis controller for Switch, but only in Japan
Next month, Nintendo will give Switch Online subscribers the chance to purchase Sega Genesis games as part of a DLC pack with N64 titles. And to make the experience as authentic as possible while play...
08:49 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget NASA's AR graphic novel is meant to recruit a new wave of astronauts
NASA clearly needs more astronauts if programs like Artemis are to be successful, and it thinks it has a clever sales pitch: a tech-savvy comic. The space agency has released an augmented reality grap...
07:43 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Netflix's 'The Witcher' plans include season 3 and a kids' series
No, Netflix isn't done extracting every last drop of value from The Witcher. The streaming giant used its TUDUM event to tease a further expansion of its adapted fantasy series. There will be a th...
06:54 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Netflix's 'League of Legends' series debuts November 6th
Netflix's long-in-the-making League of Legends show has a release date. The service has confirmed that its animated series Arcane will premiere November 6th at 10PM Eastern. Accordingly, a new tra...
05:50 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Twitter promises better quality for new video uploads
Twitter says your new video uploads will appear less pixelated and have better quality. The official Twitter support account has revealed that the website made updates to fix its platform's poor v...
05:30 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget 'The Sandman' teaser shows the capture of Morpheus
You no longer have to wonder just what Netflix's adaptation of Sandman will look like. Netflix has shared a teaser for The Sandman that reveals the pivotal moment when an occult ritual captures Mo...
05:00 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Amazon says James Bond movies will still be released in theaters
You might not have to stay at home to watch James Bond movies if and when Amazon closes its purchase of MGM. As Deadlinereports, producer Barbara Broccoli revealed to Sky News that Amazon had committe...
04:28 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget 'Stranger Things' season 4 teaser offers a peek at a haunted house
Netflix is finally offering more than a very brief glimpse of Stranger Things season 4. The streaming service used its TUDUM event to share a teaser that focuses on Creel House, a seemingly haunted ab...
04:05 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Apple says third-party apps must update to fully use iPhone 13 Pro's 120Hz display
You might not have to worry about apps that can't use the 120Hz refresh rate of the iPhone 13 Pro family. As iMorenotes, Apple has posted a developer article revealing that iPhone apps will need t...
04:00 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget ICYMI: Everything you need to know about the iPhone 13
Its that time of year again: the latest Apple devices have arrived. We spent time with all of the companys new products and reported back on their successes and missteps. First, Cherlynn Low tested ou...
03:30 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Hitting the Books: How Bitcoin is somehow worth more than the paper it's printed on
Bitcoin and similar blockchain-based cryptos exhibit the same radical divergence from traditional scarcity economics that we first saw when MP3s and Napster cratered physical album sales at the turn o...
02:46 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Galaxy S22 Ultra leak suggests Samsung will include the Note's S-Pen slot
Don't be dismayed that Samsung passed on the Galaxy Note in 2021... you might get your stylus-equipped phone before too long. Frequent tipster OnLeaks has shared renders with Zouton, 91Mobiles and...
02:00 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Recommended Reading: Inside Amazon's high-tech shipping facility
In Amazons flagship fulfillment center, the machines run the showMatt Day, BloombergAmazon's Kent, Washington facility has long been home to many of the company's high-tech innovations. Bloomb...
12:40 pm GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Apple's TV streaming service reportedly has less than 20 million subscribers
Apple hasn't published official subscriber numbers for its TV+ streaming service since it launched in 2019, but it may be smaller than analysts previously estimated. According to CNBC, the tech gi...
05:42 am GMT - Sat, September 25, 2021
Engadget Twitter shows off new concepts for filtering and limiting replies
Twitter has been trying to limit the toxic replies you can get on its website by giving you tools that allow you to be more proactive in preventing them from going through. In the future, those tools ...
10:51 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget iPhone 13 Pro's 120Hz display limits some third-party app animations to 60Hz
With this years iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, Apple finally brought its ProMotion display technology from the iPad Pro over to some of its phones. The feature allows the new high-end iPhones to refresh s...
10:51 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget iPhone 13 Pro's 120Hz display limits some third-party app animations to 60Hz (updated)
With this years iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, Apple finally brought its ProMotion display technology from the iPad Pro over to some of its phones. The feature allows the new high-end iPhones to refresh s...
09:33 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Yahoo is building a new calendar app with help from the creator of Sunrise
Mention the name of Sunrise to a select demographic of nerds and youre likely to elicit a visceral reaction. Before Microsoft purchased the calendar software in 2015 and shut it down about a year late...
08:05 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Twitter now lets you add topics to Spaces, but the options are limited
Twitter is adding yet another feature to make Spaces more discoverable. On Friday, the company announced the addition of Topics. As the name suggests, theyre essentially pre-defined tags you can use t...
07:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget NFL reportedly wants Apple to be the next home for Sunday Ticket
The NFL's long-standing Sunday Ticket partnership with DirecTV is coming to an end, following an eight-year agreement the two reached in 2014. The viewing package is probably on the move and the l...
07:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Netflix's stylish 'Kate: Collateral Damage' heads to Steam on October 22nd
Netflixs recent foray into video games continues. On Friday, the company announced the existence of Kate: Collateral Damage. Like Eden Unearthed, the VR experience we saw make the media rounds earlier...
06:15 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Ford's Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police tests
Michigan State Police has put a version of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E SUV through its paces over the past week, and the Ford Pro all-electric police pilot vehicle seems to have met the agency's bar. ...
05:32 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Jeep will debut the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe on September 29th
The wait is nearly over. Jeep will debut the long-awaited 2022 Grand Cherokee, including the nameplates first-ever 4xe plug-in hybrid model, on September 29th at 9AM ET, the automaker announced today....
05:07 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Justice Department will reportedly let Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou return to China
The Department of Justice has reached an agreement with Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou that will let her return home to China, pending a judge's approval. Meng was arrested in Canada ...
04:20 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget California makes zero-emission autonomous vehicles mandatory by 2030
Starting in 2030, California will require all light-duty autonomous vehicles that operate in the state to emit zero emissions. Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, SB 500 represents t...
03:45 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Apple's MacBook Air M1 is $150 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week brought iPhone reviews, new Surface devices and a bunch of tech deals across the web. Apple's MacBook Air M1 returns to the best price we've seen it while the iPad Air remains discou...
03:02 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Netflix is making a documentary about the QuadrigaCX Bitcoin saga
Netflix has announced a slate of upcoming true crime documentaries. Along with a second season of Tiger King, there's a documentary on the way that will dive into one of the messiest Bitcoin tales...
02:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max review: Apple saved the real upgrade for the Pros
A phone can be endowed with the fastest processor in the world, but if its saddled with a slow screen, it could still feel sluggish especially when compared to a similarly equipped device with a fast...
01:57 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget China's central bank says cryptocurrency transactions are illegal
China is continuing to push forward in its cryptocurrency crackdown. The Peoples Bank of China says crypto transactions are illegal and called for a formal ban. It cited concerns about national securi...
12:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Engadget Podcast: Everything Microsoft Surface iPhone 13, iPad Mini reviews
It's fall, and new gadget season has officially begun! This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into all of Microsoft's new hardware: The Surface Laptop Studio, Pro 8 and Duo 2. Also, Commerce Ed...
12:26 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Amazon is reportedly planning a wall-mounted Echo with a 15-inch display
Amazon is working on a number of new devices including an Echo with a 15-inch wall-mounted display, a soundbar, new Echo Auto technology and wearables. Some may appear fairly soon at the company's...
12:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Dell XPS 15 OLED review: A practically perfect 15-inch laptop
OLED makes Dell's already excellent XPS 15 even better. That's it, that's all you need to know. I've seen dozens of OLED screens over the last decade, and they never fail to impress. B...
11:40 am GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Xbox gains new features with updated Edge browser
With its September Xbox update, Microsoft has brought the new, Chromium-based Edge browser to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles. It supports a keyboard and mouse and will introduce new capabilitie...
11:15 am GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: The EUs grand USB-C plan
Like a band with too few hit singles, the European Union is resorting to playing the classics over and over again. The bloc has, like clockwork, tabled a proposal for legislators to think about maybe ...
10:54 am GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Warner is making a documentary on DC Comics for HBO Max
A three-part documentary series on DC Comics is coming to HBO Max, according to Deadline. Warner Bros. Unscripted Television is producing the documentary, which will detail the influence and legacy of...
09:05 am GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget DJI Mavic 3 drone leak details improved camera and a 46-minute flight time
DJI's upcoming Mavic 3 Pro drone may be a big upgrade over the last model, according to leaks from DroneDJ and Jasper Ellens seen by The Verge. It may have a significantly longer flight time along...
08:06 am GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget Apple update fixes Music bug affecting the iPhone 13 and new iPads
You may have to update your brand new Apple device before you can use it to play music. As spotted by MacRumors, the tech giant has issued an advisory warning users about an Apple Music bug and advisi...
04:09 am GMT - Fri, September 24, 2021
Engadget 'Disco Elysium: The Final Cut' hits Nintendo Switch on October 12th
Disco Elysium finally has a launch date for the Nintendo Switch over a year after its developer ZA/UM confirmed that it's heading to the console. The Final Cut version of the critically acclaimed ...
11:42 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget New York City passes extensive laws to protect food delivery workers
New York City has passed sweeping legislation aimed at protecting workers of app-based food delivery services like Grubhub and DoorDash. The move makes the city one of the first municipalities in the ...
11:09 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Chris Pratt and Charlie Day headline the Mario Bros. movie in 2022
During Thursday's latest Nintendo Direct event, acclaimed video game designer Miyamoto Shigeru announced that the company's upcoming feature length animation project in conjunction with Ameri...
10:57 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget 'Bayonetta 3' will progress onto the Switch in 2022
When Nintendo announced Bayonetta 3 in 2017,Reggie Fils-Aim was still at the company. After the better part of four years, the Switch exclusive finally has a release date. Nintendo, Sega and Plat...
10:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Online 'Expansion Pack' brings N64 and Genesis games to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo is rolling out a new membership plan for Switch Online, and it'll unlock a library of classic Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis titles. The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription...
10:29 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land' heads to Nintendo Switch in spring 2022
After a leak earlier in the day spoiled the surprise, Nintendo announced Kirby and the Forgotten Land at its latest Direct presentation. Set to arrive on Switch in the spring of next year, the title w...
09:32 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Google adds one-button group chats for Calendar meetings
Ever wish you could quickly share notes before a Google Calendar meeting, or follow up afterward? You can now. Google is trotting out updates to Workspace and G Suite users that let you easily create ...
09:17 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget American Nest Hub and Hub Max smart displays can now show Spanish text
Starting today, Google is rolling out more robust Spanish language support to Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max devices in the US. With the update, the company has translated the entirety of the user interfac...
09:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Watch September's Nintendo Direct here at 6PM ET
The third Nintendo Direct stream of 2021 takes place today. Nintendo is promising around 40 minutes of news and updates. The focus will be on games coming to Nintendo Switch this winter, but we might ...
08:35 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget The original Surface Duo will get Android 11 by the end of this year
If you're the early adopter sort who bought the original Surface Duo, you'll soon get an Android update if not the one you'd expect in late 2021. Microsoft told The Verge in a statement t...
08:25 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Clubhouse's Wave feature makes it easier for users to create private rooms
Well, that didnt take long. Less than a week after developer Jane Manchun Wong discovered Clubhouse was working on a new feature called Wave, that functionality is now available to all users on both A...
07:16 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget UK appeals court rules AI cannot be listed as a patent inventor
Add the United Kingdom to the list of countries that says an artificial intelligence cant be legally credited as an inventor. Per the BBC, the UK Court of Appeal recently ruled against Dr. Stephen Tha...
06:54 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Microsoft Edge update adds tab groups and new shopping features
Just ahead of the Windows 11 launch, Microsoft is rolling out some updates to Edge. Perhaps the most useful feature for most people is the addition of tab groups. You'll be able to assemble collec...
06:07 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Twitter will make it easier to discover and listen to audio Spaces
Twitter will soon make Spaces even more prominent in its app as it looks to add more creator-focused tools to the live audio feature. The company says its working on making conversations in Spaces eas...
05:39 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Audi tested its RS Q E-Tron hybrid in the deserts of Morocco
With a little more than three months before the start of the Dakar Rally in January, Audi took its RS Q E-Tron to the deserts of Morocco to test the custom-built hybrid ahead of the endurance competit...
05:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Twitter will let users send and receive Bitcoin tips
Four months after Twitter first introduced in-app tipping, the company is expanding its tip jar feature in a major way. The company is opening up tipping to all its users globally, and for the first t...
04:44 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Razer's Kaira X is a lower-cost headset for console gamers
You're in luck if you liked Razer's Kaira headset but didn't want the added cost or pairing of a wireless model to your console. Razer has launched a $60 Kaira X line that offers the core ...
04:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Unagi's $2,440 smart scooter includes turn-by-turn directions and GPS tracking
Unagi Scooters has revealed what it claims is the first smart scooter around in the Model Eleven. It includes a bunch of intriguing features, such as audible directions, remote kill and an advanced dr...
04:28 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Airbnb doubles its pledge to house Afghan refugees
At the end of August, Airbnb announced it would offer free, temporary housing to 20,000 refugees from Afghanistan. Now, through its Airbnb.org nonprofit, the company says it can go beyond its initial ...
04:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Google's Android Automotive OS is coming to Honda cars in 2022
A host of features are being added to Google's Android Auto experience, and the company's Automotive OS will come to more cars including, for the first time, Honda vehicles from 2022 onwards.G...
04:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Pixel-only Photos and Gboard features are coming to more Android devices
You won't need a Pixel phone to use some of Google's handiest (and in one case, face-preserving) features. Google is rolling out a batch of Android feature upgrades that include perks previous...
04:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Android's accessibility updates include a way to control your phone using your face
Google has introduced quite a lengthy list of Android features, including new accessibility tools for the mobile OS that rely on eye and facial gestures. Starting this week, users will see a new addit...
03:31 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Star Wars: Visions breaks from canon while Marvels What If? refuses to
The following contains spoilers for episode three of 'Star Wars: Visions' and episode seven of 'What If...?'Back in the days when DVD was king, I remember there was a trend of making a...
01:16 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Europe may require all phone manufacturers to use USB-C charging
Europe may require all manufacturers to use USB-C charging for all phones and electronic devices, according to a new EU Commission ruling proposal. It aims to reduce e-waste and "consumer inconve...
01:15 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Amazon knocks $100 off Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds
Despite being more than a year old, Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds remain our favorites if you're looking for the best sound quality you can get. But they're pretty pricey a...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget What rights does an evil sentient computer have on Star Trek?
This post contains major spoilers for season two, episode seven of Star Trek: Lower Decks.Artificial intelligence has been baked into the Star Trek universe since the original series. Kirk and his cre...
11:45 am GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 has never been cheaper
If you've been thinking of getting a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 the model formerly given the Active moniker, not the Classic one you may want to check out Amazon's Deal of the Day. Over the next...
11:15 am GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Microsoft launches its 2021 fall collection
Microsoft has announced a small flotilla of new devices during its fall event, and theres plenty of highlights to pick through. Most interesting, of course, is likely Microsofts Surface Laptop Studio,...
11:05 am GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Apple MacBook Air M1 models fall back to all-time lows
You can get an Apple's latest MacBook Air powered by the tech giant's M1 chip for $850 on Amazon again if you missed previous deals the sold the laptop at that price. That's an all-time lo...
10:08 am GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget 'Flying' microchips could ride the wind to track air pollution
Researchers have created a winged microchip around the size of a sand grain that may be the smallest flying device yet made, Vice has reported. They're designed to be carried around by the wind an...
08:23 am GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Xbox Insiders' 360 gamerpics now display properly on modern consoles
If you're attached to your Xbox 360 gamerpic but hate how that it looks small and ridiculous on modern consoles, don't change it for a newer one just yet. Microsoft developer Eden Marie has an...
05:21 am GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget California governor signs warehouse productivity quota bill into law
California governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB-701, the bill that aims to regulate warehouse productivity quotas, into law. As The Washington Post notes, that makes California the first state to put a...
02:00 am GMT - Thu, September 23, 2021
Engadget Samsung's Thom Browne Galaxy Watch 4 Classic goes on sale September 29th
Starting on September 29th, Samsung will start selling limited quantities of the Thom Browne Edition Galaxy Watch 4 Classic it announced at its recent Unpacked event. The release will mark the first t...
11:30 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Impossible's plant-based 'pork' is coming to restaurants this fall
Just a couple of weeks after bringing its chicken nuggets to restaurants, Impossible Foods is launching another plant-based product. Its spin on ground pork, the inventively named Impossible Pork, wil...
10:28 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Twitter is working to stop tweets from disappearing as you read them
Twitter plans to address a longstanding complaint people have had with its mobile app. If you use the software frequently, you may have noticed tweets will sometimes disappear from view just as youre ...
09:34 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Discord tests YouTube integration following music bot crackdown
Discord has started testing a feature called Watch Together that allows users to create playlists of YouTube videos they can then watch directly on the chat platform. First spotted by The Verge, the f...
08:50 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Facebook's chief technology officer is leaving the company after 13 years
Facebook is about to close an important chapter in its history. CNBCreports the social network's chief technology officer, Mike Schroepfer, is stepping down from his role after a total 13 years a...
08:34 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Yes, Steve Ballmer actually said 'toilets, toilets, toilets'
What has Steve Ballmer excited now that he can't channel his boundless enthusiasm into Windows developers? Lavatories, apparently. As ZDNetnotes, the former Microsoft chief (and now LA Clippers ow...
07:30 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget YouTube is testing video downloads on computers
There's no shortage of ways to capture YouTube videos on the web. Take your pick of dangerous websites, or just go old-school and record a video of your desktop. Now, YouTube is finally offering a...
07:20 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Now you can use emoji to search for food in Uber Eats
Do you pepper your messages with emoji like they're going out of style? You'll now have an easier time ordering food. Uber Eats has introduced searchable pickup maps that lets you find restaur...
07:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Robinhood will start testing crypto wallets next month
Robinhood plans to start a cryptocurrency wallet next month, the company announced on Wednesday. The tool will allow you to send and receive digital currencies, as well as trade them and move them off...
06:53 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget You can nab a limited-edition Billie Eilish Echo Studio for $230
After playing through some Billie Eilish tracks in Beat Saber, soon you'll also be able to kick back and listen to a limited-edition Echo Studio sporting the cover of her latest album, "Happi...
06:50 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Heres everything Microsoft announced at its Surface event
With the release of Windows 11 less than two weeks away, Microsoft held its latest Surface hardware event. The presentation saw the company introduce new versions of mainstay devices like the Surface ...
06:45 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget In-person TwitchCon events will return in 2022
It's still too early to tell what the COVID-19 situation will be like next summer, but Twitch is hopeful it can bring streamers and fans back together in person in 2022. The company has announced ...
05:52 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Apple won't let 'Fortnite' back on the App Store until all court appeals are exhausted
Apple has told Epic Games it will not allow Fortnite back onto the iOS or macOS App Stores until the outcome of the lawsuit between the two is finalized. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney shared communications bet...
05:14 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Google will offer info on an advertiser's history
Have you ever seen an ad for an unfamiliar gadget or clothing label and wondered if it was above-board? You might get a more informed take soon. Google is introducing advertiser pages in the "abo...
04:32 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget OnStar emergency services will be available through Alexa starting in October
GM will soon allow OnStar subscribers to contact emergency services through Alexa smart speakers. The company is bringing the OnStar Guardian Alexa skill to Amazon devices in the coming months. I...
04:15 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget The next Nintendo Direct takes place on September 23rd at 6PM ET
The next Nintendo Direct will take place on September 23rd. Nintendo says the stream will last around 40 minutes and will focus on games coming to Switch this winter. So, if you're looking for fre...
04:10 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget How to pre-order the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 and the Surface Pro 8
Microsoft announced a deluge of new Surface gadgets today and most of them are already available for pre-order. Key among them are the Surface Duo 2, Microsoft's second-gen version of its dual-scr...
03:58 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Microsoft made a wireless mouse out of recycled ocean plastic
Alongside a fresh lineup of Surface systems, Microsoft announced a new mouse at its fall hardware event. The name gives away the reason why it's interesting. It's called the Microsoft Ocean Pl...
03:58 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Surface Laptop Studio and Pro 8 hands-on: Fresh designs with 120Hz screens
At its annual hardware event today, Microsoft unveiled a new family of Surface devices ahead of Windows 11s launch on October 5th. Refreshes of the Surface Pro and Surface Go arent surprising, and the...
03:58 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Surface Duo 2 hands-on: Microsoft gets serious about its dual-screen phones cameras
As we continue to wait for Microsoft to release the Surface Neo, the company is already unveiling the second generation of its dual-screen Android phone. The Surface Duo 2 is a $1,500 device thats sli...
03:36 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget The Surface Laptop Studio transforms into an easel, because of course
If we learned anything from last year's Surface Book 3, it's that Microsoft's wild detachable tablet design wasn't long for this world. There was just no way to compete with other powe...
03:27 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Surface Duo 2 gets proper cameras and dual 90Hz displays
Microsoft's first attempt at a dual-screen Android device wasn't exactly a success. Middling hardware and consistently buggy software held back what could have been a compelling experience. Bu...
03:23 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget The Surface Adaptive Kit makes Microsoft's laptops more accessible
We all know what to expect with new laptops: Upgraded chips, often thinner designs, and whiz-bang new features. But it's easy to ignore how some of those changes can affect people with disabilitie...
03:15 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Microsoft's Surface Pro X will start at $899 with Windows 11 refresh
When Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro X in 2019, it promised the start of something new for the companys 2-in-1 line. Unfortunately, buggy limited app compatibility due to the computers ARM-based ...
03:15 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Microsoft sticks faster chips in the tiny Surface Go 3
Microsoft's new Surface launches include a refresh for its smallest tablet, the Surface Go 2. The tech firm has unveiled the Surface Go 3, a performance-focused upgrade that brings faster chips to...
03:12 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Surface Slim Pen 2 offers paper-like haptic feedback
It wouldn't be a major Surface launch without a new pen, and Microsoft is happy to deliver. The company has introduced a Surface Slim Pen 2 that uses a haptic motor to provide "tactical signa...
03:09 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Surface Pro 8 is a media-centric 13-inch tablet with a 120Hz Dolby Vision display
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 8 tablet can actually go toe-to-toe with most ultraportables. It features a 13-inch PixelSense screen, a significant upgrade from the previous 12.3-inch display. Even b...
02:29 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Amazon workers fired for cannabis use can reapply for jobs
Amazon's looser stance on workers' marijuana use now covers people who were previously dismissed. The online retailer said it has restored employment eligibility for workers and applicants who...
02:13 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Ford invests $50 million in an EV battery recycling company
Ford has announced a partnership with Redwood Materials to recycle electric vehicle batteries. The automaker is investing $50 million in the startup, whose co-founder and CEO is Tesla's former chi...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget How to watch Microsoft's Surface event live at 11AM ET
Microsoft's fall Surface event is finally here, and the company wants to be sure you can tune in to see all the new hardware. It's livestreaming the event on its website starting at (appropria...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Bird's app now shows rentable city bikes from public operators
Some Bird users in the US may notice a new option if they search for vehicles in its app: Nearby public bike stations not operated by the company itself. Bird has launched public bikeshare integration...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget MIT's toolkit lets anyone design their own muscle-sensing wearables
MIT has unveiled a new toolkit that lets users design health-sensing devices that can detect how muscles move. The university's Science and and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) created t...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget iPad mini review (2021): The best small tablet gets a facelift
Its almost comical how stagnant the iPad mini has been in recent years. The 2019 version sported an upgraded processor and a slightly nicer display, but essentially looked the same as the tablet that ...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is already better than the 'Avengers' game
At this point in the creeping global takeover of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, most people have a clear idea of who the Guardians of the Galaxy are, at least according to James Gunn. Theres the bald ...
12:35 pm GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Amazon's department store plans reportedly include high-tech dressing rooms
If Amazon opens mini department stores as rumored, they could include high-tech dressing rooms and the retailer's own private-label clothing brands, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The ...
11:15 am GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: The iPhone 13 review is here
Ill admit, I never believed that Apple would release a phone called the iPhone 13, or the 13 Mini, for obvious reasons. Now that the reviews for both handsets are out, it looks as if the company had n...
11:00 am GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget This robotic backpack follows its leader wherever you may wander
Back in 2019, Boston's Piaggio Fast Forward company released the first iteration of an automated cargo hauler for pedestrians, dubbed the Gita (pronounced JEE-tah). Two years, and multiple design ...
10:05 am GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget 'Pokmon Unite' has arrived on Android and iOS
Pokmon Unite is now available for download and is ready to play on Android and iOS. It's the same free-to-start MOBA with the same maps and monsters the launched on the Nintendo Switch in July, th...
09:19 am GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Netflix is acquiring the rights to Roald Dahl's books
Netflix is acquiring the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) and rights to the author's entire catalog, including classics like Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Matilda and James and the Giant Peach...
08:20 am GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget London's largest cab company will go fully electric by 2023
London courier and private hire taxi firm Addison Lee has pledged to convert its whole passenger car fleet to electric vehicles by 2023. While the company's website says it has over 4,800 cars ope...
07:39 am GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Shareholders claim Facebook overpaid an FTC settlement to protect Zuckerberg
Facebook shareholders have filed a lawsuit alleging that board members overpaid on a $5 billion FTC fine to protect CEO Mark Zuckerberg from an individual lawsuit, Politico has reported. "Zuckerb...
04:48 am GMT - Wed, September 22, 2021
Engadget Twitch reveals new process for dealing with unauthorized music use
Twitch has struck a deal with the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA), but it still wouldn't give streamers access to songs they can legally use. In fact, as Billboard points out, it...
09:45 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Netflix quietly developed a VR tie-in for its 'Eden' anime series
Netflix may be getting into video games sooner than expected. Without much fanfare, the company has been quietly working on a free Oculus Quest game called Eden Unearthed. Spotted by UploadVR, the gam...
09:20 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Researchers say Facebook is interfering with their tools to study News Feed
Facebook quietly pushed out changes to News Feed thats interfering with the browser-based tools used by journalists and researchers, according toThe Markup, the nonprofit news organization behind Citi...
08:37 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget 'Shang-Chi' comes to all Disney subscribers on November 12th
Disney may insist on returning to theater-first movie releases, but that doesn't mean you'll be waiting long if you'd rather watch at home. The company is marking the second anniversary of...
08:17 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget 'Beat Saber' gets a $13 Billie Eilish track pack with 'Bad Guy' and 'Bury a Friend'
Facebook has just released a Billie Eilish pack for Beat Saber. Priced at $13 for the entire collection, the pack features 10 songs, including fan-favorites like Bury a Friend and Bad Guy. It also com...
07:30 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Apple Wallet is getting verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards
There's a real chance you'll need proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain venues, and Apple is hoping it can save you the hassle of digging up an email or carrying a physical card in ...
07:26 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Mercedes-Benz's EQS EV starts at $103,360 in the US
With the 2022 EQS making its way to American dealerships this fall, Mercedes-Benz has finally shared US pricing for its first fully electric vehicle. Initially, the automaker plans to offer two differ...
06:35 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget The Oversight Board wants Facebook to explain its controversial rules for VIPs
The Oversight Board is pushing Facebook to provide more information on its controversial cross-check system, following a report that the company has allowed celebrities, politicians and other public f...
06:15 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Android Auto can now realign Google Maps for right-hand drive cars
Google has released a handy Android Auto update for folks with vehicles where the driver sits on the right. The platform's version of Google Maps now shifts turn information and navigation bar clo...
05:50 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget NASA reorganizes to prepare for future missions to the Moon and Mars
As it moves towards returning to the Moon ideally sometime in 2024, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is creating two new mission directorates. With the move, the agency is separating its existing Human ...
05:26 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget US Treasury sanctions cryptocurrency exchange for aiding ransomware attacks
The hints of a Treasury Department crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges were apparently accurate. The Treasury has imposed sanctions on the SUEX crypto exchange for allegedly "facilitating"...
05:13 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Apple is reportedly working on mental health monitoring using iPhone data
Apple is reportedly working on ways to help detect and diagnose conditions such as depression, anxiety and cognitive decline using an iPhone. Researchers hope that analysis of data such as mobility, s...
05:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget GM details the motors that will power its electric Hummer and other EVs
General Motors has spent a lot of time recently talking up the capabilities of its upcoming Ultium battery technology but has said significantly less so about the motors those cells will power. That c...
05:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Facebook introduces portable Portal Go for $199
Facebooks Portal devices have proven surprisingly popular over the past year, largely due to the pandemic and our dependence on video calls. Its no surprise, then, that the company is doubling down on...
03:51 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Dynamic head tracking is now available in Apple Music
The iOS 15 release brings an added treat if you're a fan of immersive audio: a better soundstage for your tunes. As hinted at WWDC in June, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 users now have dynamic head trackin...
03:49 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Activision Blizzard says it's cooperating with investigations into workplace practices
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick says the company is working with regulators who are looking into its workplace practices, despite allegations it attempted to stymie investigations. While we conti...
02:44 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Neat's first all-new microphone in the Turtle Beach era is the drab-looking Skyline
Neat Microphones has unveiled its first truly new mic since Turtle Beach bought the company in January, and... it's not what you'd expect. The normally quirky Neat has unveiled the Skyline, a ...
02:40 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Oculus knocks $100 off a second headset when you buy a Quest 2
The Oculus Quest 2 impressed us last year with its improved hardware, versatility and reasonable $299 price. Those who have been eager to get their hands on one of these VR headsets can now get two at...
02:36 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Marvel shows are now available through Apple Podcasts subscriptions
Marvel and SiriusXM have opened a new Apple Podcasts channel, which includes a paid tier. The free Marvel channel includes Marvel's Wolverine: The Long Night and the sequel, Marvel's Wolv...
02:30 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Tenways e-bike debut blends value with style
In the age of electric mobility, the trusty bicycle has played a surprisingly low-key role; scooters seem to grab all the headlines (and app rental dollars). Instead, the e-bike has become the preserv...
02:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Tumblrs Post subscriptions are available to anyone in the US
Tumblr is opening its paid subscription features to more users. Post+, the subscription offering it introduced in July, is moving into an open beta, the company announced. Until now, only a handful of...
02:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Comcast makes its affordable broadband available to low-income undergrads
Comcast has expanded Internet Essentials' coverage to include Federal Pell Grant recipients within areas where it's available. By doing so, it's giving undergraduates from low-income house...
02:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Akai built a 'cheap' controller for its MPC 2 software
Akai's MPC hardware is normally an expensive investment you're looking at $699 for the 'entry' One production studio. That ecosystem just became much more affordable if you have a com...
02:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Akai built a 'cheap' controller for its MPC 2 software (updated)
Akai's MPC hardware is normally an expensive investment you're looking at $699 for the 'entry' One production studio. That ecosystem just became much more affordable if you have a com...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget iPhone 13 and 13 mini review: A subtle upgrade that's all about the cameras
On paper, the iPhone 13 and 13 mini aren't much to get excited about. Apple's subtle refinement on the iPhone 12 models will be familiar if you've paid attention to developments in the And...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhites have bigger, brighter screens and USB-C charging
As indicated in a leak earlier this week, Amazon is updating the Kindle Paperwhite. The fifth-gen Paperwhite (which marks the first refresh in nearly three years) has a larger, 6.8-inch display, compa...
12:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget HP's latest Spectre x360 2-in-1 laptops feature 16-inch OLED displays
HP is again using OLED displays for its latest Spectre x360 2-in-1 laptops, but this time, you get a bit more screen for your money. The new HP Spectre x360 comes with an optional 16-inch, 16:10 4K OL...
12:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget HP's Envy 34 All-in-One features a 5K widescreen display and RTX 3080 GPU
HP has unveiled its latest all-in-one (AIO) PC with a bigger and wider screen, smaller bezels and the latest components from Intel and NVIDIA. The Envy 34 All-in-One desktop PC now comes with a 5K (5,...
12:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Slack is rolling out a Stories-like feature for sharing work updates
Slack has announced several updates as parent company Salesforce's Dreamforce event gets underway. Among those is the rollout of its Stories-style feature, which will let users share audio, video ...
11:15 am GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Chinas tech crackdown reaches TikTok
ByteDance has announced that Douyin, the version of TikTok for China, will introduce new limits for minors under 14. These minors will now be limited to just 40 minutes of use per day and cant access ...
10:40 am GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Apple adds new personalized recommendations in Podcasts' Listen Now page
Apple has introduced new sharing and personalized recommendation features for Podcasts on iOS 15, all meant to help you discover new shows to listen to. Starting today, you'll find personalized re...
10:00 am GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Snapchat's new lenses and stickers can teach you basic sign language
Snapchat is rolling out new augmented reality lenses and stickers that can give you cursory lessons on sign language. The company has developed the new features as part of its efforts for the Weak of ...
08:20 am GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget ProGrade undercuts Sony with its new CFexpress Type A camera memory cards
Sony introduced smaller CFexpress Type A memory cards with the launch of the A7S III mirrorless camera, offering a high speed (700MB/s read/800MB/s write) option for recording bursts or 4K/8K video. U...
07:22 am GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Tesla drivers become 'inattentive' when using Autopilot, study finds
Tesla may soon launch its latest FSD (full self-driving) Autopilot to a wide group of drivers, and US safety authorities aren't that happy about it. They have reason to be concerned, according to ...
04:36 am GMT - Tue, September 21, 2021
Engadget Netflix debuts free tier for Android users in Kenya
Netflix has started offering potential paying subscribers in Kenya access to some of its content at no cost. The streaming service has launched a free tier in the country that offers around one-fourth...
10:42 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Googles updated iOS 15 apps support Focus Mode and iPad widgets
With iOS 15 now available to download, developers both big and small have started updating their apps to take advantage of the operating systems marquee features. One of those is Google, which detaile...
09:21 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget SEC opens investigation into Activision Blizzard's workplace practices
The Securities and Exchange Commission has opened a wide-ranging investigation into Activision Blizzard, per The Wall Street Journal. The outlet reports the SEC recently subpoenaed the company and sev...
08:35 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget NASA's VIPER Rover will explore the moon's Relay Crater
During a teleconference with journalists on Monday, NASA researchers revealed the decided landing and exploration site for its upcoming VIPER lunar ice survey. Lori Glaze, director of the Planetary Sc...
08:35 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget NASA's VIPER Rover will explore the moon's Nobile Crater
During a teleconference with journalists on Monday, NASA researchers revealed the decided landing and exploration site for its upcoming VIPER lunar ice survey. Lori Glaze, director of the Planetary Sc...
07:44 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget GM restarts production of Bolt EV batteries following model-wide recall
Following reports last week that GM might have to extend the shutdown of its Bolt EV production until at least mid-October, the company announced on Monday that it has "outlined a comprehensive a...
07:34 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget US officials can't decide if Honor smartphones are a national security threat
Late last year, Chinese electronics manufacturer Huawei sold its budget mobile brand Honor to ensure it would survive the sanctions the US had issued against its own business. The move allowed the bra...
06:14 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Amazon will hold a hardware event on September 28th
Amazon will host a hardware event on September 28th at 12PM ET, the company announced today. The retailer promised to share news about its latest devices, features and services in an invite it shared ...
06:12 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Balenciaga is now selling Fortnite-themed drip
Fortnite is taking a step closer to creating the broadest metaverse around with its latest crossover. Instead of a partnership with the likes of other games or Ariana Grande, Epic Games' freshest ...
05:20 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Apple's 2022 iPhones could feature notch-less designs, but not in-display Touch ID
Apple may have only announced its iPhone 13 lineup last week, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is already looking ahead to the companys 2022 lineup. According to an investor note seen by MacRumors, Kuo claims...
05:06 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget iOS 15 is now available
Apple is now rolling out iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV devices. You might not see the updates right away, but when they're available, you'l...
04:30 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget OnePlus' 2022 flagship will share a unified Android 13 system with Oppo
Following OnePlus' integration into Oppo in June, co-founder Pete Lau who has been appointed Chief Product Officer for both brands since May 2020 is ready to share more on what to expect from hi...
04:11 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget 'Finch' trailer sees man, machine and dog try to flee climate change
Apple offered a brief glimpse of the Tom Hanks-led Finch at its recent iPhone 13 launch event, and now you can watch the first full trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film. The clip sets the stage for th...
03:55 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Google Meet will automatically adjust webcam brightness in your browser
Google Meet will soon make it easier for you to see all of your co-workers or friends properly on video calls. The web version of the app can detect when someone is underexposed due to bad lighting. M...
03:32 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget ZTE Axon 30 review: An 'invisible' selfie camera comes at a cost
ZTEs family of devices is a little confusing at the moment. The Axon 30 is a direct sequel to the Axon 20, which was the first phone to feature an in-screen camera. However, the company has subsequent...
03:24 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Amazon's first-generation Echo Show 8 is on sale for $64 right now
With the debut of new Echo Show 8 and Show 5 devices in June, we've seen a few good deals on Amazon's first-generation smart displays since then. A new one has popped up on both Amazon and Bes...
03:12 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Twitter will pay over $800 million to settle a class action suit
Twitter has agreed to pay $809.5 million to settle a class action suit filed by shareholders in 2016. Investors alleged that Twitter masked the company's slowing growth while executives including ...
02:15 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget DoorDash expands alcohol deliveries to 20 states and DC
The next time you have friends over and you happen to run out of one guest's favorite tipple, you'll have another way to order another bottle quickly as long as you live in a place where Door...
02:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Algoriddim's djay iOS app uses Shazam to recognize and sync with live music
Algoriddim has been working closely with Apple for years on its djay apps and regularly appears in the company's keynotes. Now, it's integrating another Apple product, Shazam, into its latest ...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Roku's new Streaming Stick 4K gets Dolby Vision, HDR10 and better Wi-Fi
Roku's $50 Streaming Stick 4K has been one of our favorite devices for years. It's cheap, pocketable and has just about every feature you'd want in a streaming gadget. This year, Roku is f...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Roku OS 10.5 adds better voice support, 5.1 Roku speaker configurations
You won't need Roku's new Streaming Stick 4K to take advantage of its latest software features. The Roku OS 10.5 update, which will roll out to players and TVs in the next few weeks, will be j...
11:15 am GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: 12 years in jail for unlocking smartphones
The mastermind behind a seven-year scheme to illegally unlock AT&T handsets has been sentenced to 12 years in jail. Muhammad Fahd unlocked phones for ineligible customers who still had to pay off ...
10:15 am GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Amazon leaks new Kindle Paperwhite models on its own site
Amazon may be getting set to release a new version of its Paperwhite reader including a high-end "Signature Edition," according to Amazon listings spotted by Reddit users and GoodEReader. A ...
09:15 am GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget TikTok owner ByteDance limits younger users to 40 minutes a day in China
Following a crackdown on gaming by Chinese authorities, ByteDance is introducing new youth controls for Douyin, its TikTok-equivalent app in China, Bloomberg has reported. Any users confirmed to be un...
07:24 am GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget IKEA's new $40 wireless charging pad mounts underneath your desk or table
If you've ever thought, "hey, it would be great if I could charge my phone or tablet just by laying it on a regular desk," then IKEA has the gadget for you. It just unveiled the Sjmrke, ...
05:39 am GMT - Mon, September 20, 2021
Engadget Netflix and Apple TV clean up at the Emmys with 'The Crown' and 'Ted Lasso'
Netflix has nabbed the most Emmys ever for a single platform with 44 including 11 for The Crown, more than double its nearest rival, HBO/HBO Max. The 2021 edition of the awards was also a watershed ye...
09:11 pm GMT - Sun, September 19, 2021
Engadget Ultra-white paint could reduce the need for air conditioning
White houses are often boring, but they might just save the planet. As USA Todayreports, Purdue University researchers have developed an ultra-white paint (it just earned a Guinness World Record) that...
08:16 pm GMT - Sun, September 19, 2021
Engadget NASA's chief scientist will retire in 2022
NASA is about to close an important chapter in its history. Chief Scientist Jim Green, who has worked at the agency for over 40 years, now plans to retire in early 2022. He started by developing NASA&...
06:49 pm GMT - Sun, September 19, 2021
Engadget US probe into Binance reportedly expands to investigate insider trading
Binance is apparently facing more pressure from regulators over possible abuses at its cryptocurrency exchange. Bloombergsources said US officials have expanded their probe of Binance to include possi...
05:04 pm GMT - Sun, September 19, 2021
Engadget NTSB head says Tesla must address 'basic safety issues' with semi-autonomous features
Tesla isn't about to get a sympathetic ear from US regulators as it rolls out more semi-autonomous technology. New National Transportation Safety Board head Jennifer Homendy told The Wall Street J...
03:36 pm GMT - Sun, September 19, 2021
Engadget Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 might include a 120Hz screen and Thunderbolt ports
Microsoft's September 22nd event might include one of the largest Surface Pro updates in years. According to The Verge, Twitter user Shadow_Leak has shared what looks like a store listing for the ...
02:14 pm GMT - Sun, September 19, 2021
Engadget Cadillac's inaugural Lyriq EV sold out of reservations in 19 minutes
Cadillac didn't have any problems finding buyers for its Lyriq EV once reservations opened. As Electreklearned, GM's luxury badge sold out of reservations for the Lyriq's Debut Edition in ...
02:14 pm GMT - Sun, September 19, 2021
Engadget Cadillac's inaugural Lyriq EV sold out of reservations in 10 minutes (updated)
Cadillac didn't have any problems finding buyers for its Lyriq EV once reservations opened. As Electreklearned, GM's luxury badge sold out of reservations for the Lyriq's Debut Edition in ...
09:45 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Watch SpaceX's all-civilian spaceflight return to Earth starting at 6PM ET
SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 spaceflight is coming to an end, and the company wants to be sure you see those last moments. The firm is livestreaming its Crew Dragon capsule's return to E...
09:45 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Watch SpaceX's all-civilian spaceflight return to Earth starting at 6PM ET (update: landed)
SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 spaceflight is coming to an end, and the company wants to be sure you see those last moments. The firm is livestreaming its Crew Dragon capsule's return to E...
09:15 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Telegram blocks Russian opposition leader's chat bots during vote
The Russian government still has a strong influence on Telegram despite lifting a ban last year. RadioFreeEuropereports Telegram has temporarily blocked all of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny...
08:02 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Harley-Davidson will sell its retro-inspired e-bike by the end of 2021
Don't worry if you were disappointed that Harley-Davidson's first e-bikes didn't include that eye-catching vintage model. As Electreknotes, Harley's Serial 1 brand now plans to sell a ...
07:49 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Tesla kills referral programs for cars and solar panels
If you were hoping to score a few thousand Supercharging miles from Tesla referrals, we're afraid you may already be too late. In a notice on its website spotted by Electrek, Tesla said that "...
07:18 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Amazon has banned over 600 Chinese brands as part of review fraud crackdown
Have you noticed some well-known tech accessory makers disappearing from Amazon? Those aren't just rare incidents they're part of a larger campaign. In a response to The Verge, Amazon has con...
06:17 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Elon Musk says Starlink internet service will leave beta in October
SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband might not be considered a test for much longer. Elon Musk told Twitter users that Starlink should exit beta "next month" that is, sometime in Octob...
04:50 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Valve's second Steam Next Fest starts October 1st
Valve didn't wait long to hold its second Steam Next Fest. The Vergereports the games extravaganza (formerly the Steam Game Festival) is now slated to take place October 1st through October 7th. Y...
04:00 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget ICYMI: We test out the GoPro Hero 10 Black action cam
This week weve got a few reviews for music and photography enthusiasts. First, James Trew put the GoPro Hero 10 Black through its paces and was impressed by the capabilities of the new GP2 processor. ...
03:30 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Hitting the Books: A look at the 1920s airship that nearly made it to the North Pole
During the Roaring '20s just about everybody was convinced that dirigibles were not just the future of luxury travel but that these lumbering airships could also serve as platforms for scientific ...
02:47 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Israel reportedly used a remote-controlled gun to assassinate an Iranian scientist
Countries have assassinated people with drones, but those attacks now appear to include robotic weapons on the ground. The New York Timessources claim Israel assassinated top Iranian nuclear scientist...
02:00 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Recommended Reading: 'The Facebook files'
The Facebook filesThe Wall Street JournalIf you've been following tech news at all this week, you've likely read some of WSJ's reporting already. However, the entire series of articles is ...
12:40 pm GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget India says Google abused Android dominance
Google stifled competition and prevented the development of Android rivals in India, the country's antitrust regulator has decided in a report seen by Reuters. In 2019, Competition Commission of I...
07:02 am GMT - Sat, September 18, 2021
Engadget Clubhouse is developing a new way to invite friends to chat called 'Wave'
Clubhouse isn't just an app you can fire up to attend talks by famous people. It has different types of rooms you can use, including ones where you can have intimate, private conversations with fr...
10:43 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget A Destroy All Humans! 2 remake is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC
One year after releasing a full remake of cult classic Destroy All Humans!, THQ Nordic plans to modernize its 2006 sequel as well. During its recent publisher showcase, the company announced Destroy ...
09:22 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Apple mandates frequent COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees
Apple is implementing a new COVID-19 testing policy for US employees who work out of its offices and retail locations. Moving forward, the company will require unvaccinated employees to get tested mor...
08:14 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Niantic's AR Catan game is shutting down on November 18th
Niantic is discontinuing development on Catan: World Explorers. Announced in the fall of 2019, the studio had yet to release the game officially, and it was only available in early access in select ma...
07:45 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Man who unlocked 1.9 million AT&T phones sentenced to 12 years in prison
A US district court has sentenced a man who unlocked 1.9 million AT&T phones to 12 years in prison. Muhammad Fahd continued the seven-year scheme to defraud the company even after learning of an i...
07:15 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget 'Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls' is now available on Apple Arcade
Grimore of Souls, the latest entry in the long-running Castlevania series of games, is now available as an Apple Arcade exclusive. While its not a new game per se, its one that most Castlevania fans h...
06:15 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Facebook hands over VR painting and animation app Quill to its creator
Facebook has handed over virtual reality illustration and animation tool Quill to Iigo Quilez, the developer who created the app. Quilez has formed a company called Smoothstep and rebranded the tool a...
05:57 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Hyundai puts Boston Dynamic's Spot robot to work as a factory safety inspector
Boston Dynamics Spot has found itself a new job, and thankfully this time it doesnt involve a potential battlefield role. Hyundai has started testing the robot at a Kia manufacturing plant in South Ko...
05:37 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Michigan State Police to begin testing Ford Mach-E Interceptors
The next time you get pulled over in Michigan, it could be by a cop in an electric SUV at least if Ford has anything to say about it. The American automaker is stepping up its Police Interceptor prog...
05:17 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Elektron's Model:Cycles and Model:Samples grooveboxes are on sale for $249 each
Elektron might have a reputation for making expensive digital instruments, but it's hard to look past the Model lineup if you're in the market for a groovebox. The Model:Samples and Model:Cycl...
05:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Android 11's auto-reset permissions feature is coming to older versions of the OS
When Google launched Android 11 at the end of last summer, it added a feature that automatically resets app permissions. If you dont use an app after several months, the OS can revoke some of the perm...
04:50 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget US will reportedly impose crypto sanctions amid ransomware attacks
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Biden administration plans to implement new measures to make it more difficult for hackers to profit from ransomware attacks using cryptocurrencies. As early ...
04:02 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Netflix signs 'Schitt's Creek' co-creator Dan Levy to a TV and movie deal
Netflix has locked down several high-profile creators to TV and movie deals over the last few years, including Ryan Murphy, Shonda Rhimes, David Fincher and Game of Thrones duo David Benioff and Dan W...
03:45 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget AirPods Pro drop to $180, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
While Apple announced new iPhones and iPads this week, a bunch of its existing gadgets remain discounted. The AirPods Pro are close to an all-time low at $180 and the iPad Air is still at the best pri...
03:05 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Snapchat will be home to the latest 'Among Us' clone
Since it blew up last year, Among Us has inspired a wave of copycat games. The latest is ReVamp, a Snapchat-exclusive title made by Zynga. It's the first social deception game on Snapchat, Zynga s...
02:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Rolls-Royce's all-electric aircraft completes 15-minute maiden voyage
Rolls-Royce, best known in aviation for its jet engines, has taken an all-electric airplane on its maiden voyage. The "Spirit of Innovation" completed a 15 minute flight, marking "the b...
02:02 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Apple's new iPad mini is already discounted by up to $50
Pre-orders have only just opened for Apple's latest lineup of products, but you can already find some discounts on the hardware. Along with a price cut on the base iPad, Walmart is offering some s...
01:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget HBO Max promo offers 50 percent off subscriptions until September 26th
WarnerMedia pulled HBO Max from Amazon Prime Video Channels on September 15th, but it's hoping to convince the subscribers it lost from the move to sign up for the streaming service directly. From...
12:45 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Crucial's 1TB MX500 internal SSD is on sale for $85 right now
Crucial's storage devices are reliable options if you're looking for an internal drive to give your laptop or desktop extra space. One of our favorites, the Crucial MX500 SSD, has dropped to a...
12:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Engadget Podcast: iPhone 13 and why were more excited for the new iPad Mini
So Apple really called it the iPhone 13. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat about Apples latest announcements, and why the iPhone 13 is more like an iPhone 12S. Also, they discuss why the revamped ...
12:15 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Google reportedly plans to add free channels to its smart TV platform
Chromecasts and other devices powered by Google TV might give users access to free television channels in the future. According to Protocol, Google has been in talks with free, ad-supported streaming ...
12:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget OnePlus 9 phones get a 'Hasselblad Xpan' camera setting
OnePlus started using camera tech from Hasselblad in its latest flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. It'll be some time before we see the full impact of that partnership in the f...
11:30 am GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget How to pre-order the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro
It's that time of year again when the latest iPhones hit shelves, prompting many to wonder if they should take the plunge into iOS for the first time, or upgrade to a new handset. Apple announced ...
11:15 am GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: We review the new GoPro Hero 10
Its been a decade, more or less, since GoPro crested into the mainstream as the name in small, portable, rugged action cameras. Since then, the company has continued to refine its flagship product, al...
10:41 am GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Wikipedia banned seven users after reported 'infiltration' by a Chinese group
Wikipedia suffered an "infiltration" by a Chinese group that "threatened the very foundations" of the site, the BBC reported. As a result, the Wikimedia Foundation has banned seven...
08:45 am GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Reverb's latest feature lets you track the value of your music gear
Reverb, the Etsy-owned online used musical instrument site, has added a feature called Collections that lets you track the value of your musical gear. It can show you at a glance exactly what you own ...
07:25 am GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Telegram has seen a sharp rise in cybercriminal activities, report says
Cybercriminals have been using Telegram for years, because it's encrypted and easy to access. According to a recent investigation conducted by The Financial Times and cyber intelligence group Cybe...
05:46 am GMT - Fri, September 17, 2021
Engadget Watch Ken Block's Hoonigan team build a real life 'Halo' Warthog vehicle
Ken Block's Hoonigan Industries has built a fully functional Warthog vehicle, and the team is showing us the process it went through in a new series on YouTube. While it's far from the first l...
11:23 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Retrokits RK-008 is a robust MIDI sequencer disguised as a pocket calculator
If you're a fan of Korg's Volca lineup, then there's a decent chance you've heard the name Retrokits before. The company builds a bunch of useful tools for making the most of your elec...
10:34 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Rivian announces membership plan with complimentary charging and LTE connectivity
With R1T trucks rolling off the assembly line at its factory in Normal, Illinois, Rivian continues to prepare for the official debut of its first EVs later this month. On Thursday, the automaker intro...
09:23 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Home computer legend Sir Clive Sinclair dies at 81
The tech industry just lost one of its best-known inventors. The Guardianreports Sir Clive Sinclair died early on September 16th at 81 following a long illness. He's best known for his namesake co...
08:45 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Reports show no 'practical difference' between Sony's PS5 models
At the end of August, YouTuber Austin Evans posted a video on Sony's updated PlayStation 5 "CFI-1100" console. He was one of the first to obtain the revised model and what he found after...
07:49 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Riot is the latest developer to release its own game launcher
Are you tired of game developers releasing launchers that feel redundant? Too bad, you're getting another one. Riot Games has revealed plans to roll out a launcher for its games, Riot Client. It&#...
07:35 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Recreate 'Space Oddity' sounds with a Bowie-edition Stylophone
David Bowie famously used a Stylophone on "Space Oddity" all the way back in 1969. Over half a century later, Stylophone maker Dubreq has released a Bowie version of the synthesizer.Dubreq t...
07:20 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget GM extends its Bolt EV production shutdown until at least mid-October
After GM shuttered all but four of its plants on account of the ongoing global chip shortage, the American automaker had to halt production at its Orion assembly plant, where its uncannily flammable B...
07:05 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget OpenSea product lead resigns over use of insider NFT info for purchases
OpenSea isn't wasting much time after its head of product was accused of exploiting insider information to turn a profit on non-fungible tokens. The marketplace has asked for and accepted Nate Cha...
06:47 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Former 'Destiny' composer could owe Bungie almost $100,000
Former Bungie composer Marty O'Donnell owes his old employer tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees following a court case related to his 2014 exit from the studio. According to legal document...
06:35 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Netflix is making a heist series you can watch in any order
Netflix is continuing to experiment with storytelling formats. Filming is underway on a heist thriller series called Jigsaw (which has nothing to do with the Saw movies, as best I can tell). Although ...
06:06 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Facebook has a new policy for fighting 'coordinated social harm'
Facebook has announced a new policy that allows it to take out networks of accounts engaging in coordinated social harm. The company said the change could help the platform fight harmful behavior it w...
05:01 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Microsoft Office 2021 will be available on October 5th
Microsoft will release Office 2021, the next consumer version of its productivity suite, on October 5th. Thats the same day the company will launch Windows 11. Much like Office 2019 before it, Office ...
04:53 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Ford will spend $250 million to boost F-150 Lightning production
Ford's electric F-150 Lightning is clearly in high demand, and the company is determined to keep up. The automaker has paired news of pre-production work with a promise to invest an extra $250 mil...
04:44 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Boss' SY-200 is a powerful guitar synth that fits on a pedalboard
Boss is certainly no stranger to the world of guitar synths. In fact, Roland and Boss have been at the forefront of guitar synths and MIDI controllers since the '70s. After launching the absolute...
04:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Cadillac Lyriq EV reservations open on September 18th
Cadillac is preparing to leap into the electric vehicle market with the Lyriq, and now the automaker has revealed when you'll be able to lock in your reservation. You'll get your first chance ...
04:18 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget WhatsApp starts testing local business directories
WhatsApp already allows you to chat with businesses, but you may soon also have the ability to find them through the app as well. This week, the company started testing a directory feature that allows...
03:57 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget T-Mobile will start offering in-store phone repairs on November 1st
In-store repairs are becoming increasingly commonplace, and T-Mobile is finally ready to catch up on that trend. The carrier now plans to offer in-store repairs to Protection subscribers in 500 stores...
03:24 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Legendary racing series Wipeout returns with a mobile idle game
It's been a few years since the last Wipeout game, so fans may be pleased to hear there's a new title on the way. However, Wipeout Rush is quite different from what long-term fans might expect...
03:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Razer gets its opto-mechanical keyboard right on the second try
Well, well, well. We meet again, Razer Huntsman. The company's first opto-mechanical keyboard was an interesting experiment, one I wasnt too fond of thanks to its unpleasant key feel and noise. Af...
02:51 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget AKG's $99 Ara USB microphone is built for streamers
You'll now have a better choice of microphones if you're eager to start livestreaming or record your first podcast. AKG has quietly released the Ara, a $99 USB condenser mic clearly aimed at s...
01:26 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget AMC theaters will accept cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin
You won't have to stick to Bitcoin if you're determined to pay for your movie ticket with cryptocurrency. AMC chief Adam Aron has revealed his theater chain will also accept Ethereum, Litecoin...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget GoPro Hero 10 Black review: A big, invisible upgrade
Almost exactly 10 years go, we reviewed the GoPro HD Hero 2. It wasnt the first flagship camera from the company, but Id argue it was instrumental in bringing the GoPro to the attention of the general...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Star Trek: Lower Decks cleans out its literal and metaphorical closets
This post contains light spoilers for season two, episode six of Star Trek: Lower Decks.In last weeks episode, Lower Decks wrapped up the first half of its second season by addressing some leftover pl...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Harman gets into charging with its InfinityLab line
Harman may be best known for its audio products, but the Samsung subsidiary is now expanding into the world of charging accessories. On Thursday, the company announced the launch of InfinityLab, a new...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget IKEA's ASUS ROG gaming collection comes to the US and UK this October
Almost exactly a year ago, IKEA announced it was partnering with ASUS Republic of Gamers unit to create an affordable collection of gaming furniture and accessories. After debuting in China and Japan,...
12:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Lucid's limited edition Air EV rated for a Tesla-beating 520 miles of EPA range
Lucid has revealed the EPA range of its first, limited edition Air EV and it's mighty impressive. The Air Dream Edition Range will go 520 miles on a charge, "delivering at least 100-plus mile...
12:13 pm GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Apple's 2021 iPad is already $30 off at Walmart
One of the devices Apple revealed during its latest hardware event is an updated 10.2-inch iPad with prices that start at $329. You can get the base tablet for $30 less than that, though, if you pre-o...
11:40 am GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget FTC rules that health apps must notify consumers affected by data breaches
Since 2009, companies handling health records have been required to notify consumers if their data is breeched. Now, the rule has been extended to health apps that track fitness, vital statistics, sle...
11:15 am GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Microsoft lets you ditch the password
Microsoft isnt so much declaring war on passwords as bragging about a successful first strike against them. The Windows maker has announced users can now remove the password from their Microsoft accou...
10:58 am GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Alphabet's Project Taara is beaming high-speed internet across the Congo River
Alphabet ended Project Loon earlier this year, but the things it learned from the internet-broadcasting balloon initiative haven't gone to waste. The high speed wireless optical link technology or...
09:10 am GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget FTC set to keep a closer eye on smaller acquisitions made by tech giants
FTC Chair Lina Khan wants the commission to identify potential loopholes in its merger reporting guidelines that allowed some acquisitions to "fly under the radar," according to CNBC. That&#...
08:30 am GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget Samsung begins manufacturing 14-inch 90Hz OLED displays
Samsung has started manufacturing 90Hz OLED displays that will be used in the latest ASUS laptops, it announced. The 14-inch, 2,880 x 1,800 16:10 panels were significantly delayed, as Samsung said the...
05:40 am GMT - Thu, September 16, 2021
Engadget 'Deltarune' chapter 2 arrives on September 17th for PC and Mac
At the end of the stream for Undertale's sixth anniversary, Toby Fox has dropped a surprise for his fans: The second chapter of Deltarune, his newer top-down RPG, will be available this week after...
10:38 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget VCV will bring it's virtual Eurorack synth to your DAW this November
When it was released in 2017 VCV Rack quickly became a hit. The free, open source virtual modular synth with thousands of modules to choose from (including recreations of popular physical ones) gave m...
10:38 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget VCV will bring its virtual Eurorack synth to your DAW this November
When it was released in 2017 VCV Rack quickly became a hit. The free, open source virtual modular synth with thousands of modules to choose from (including recreations of popular physical ones) gave m...
09:34 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget HomePod mini update lets it become your default Apple TV speaker
Apple didn't even touch on the HomePod line during its iPhone 13 event, but that doesn't mean the smart speakers will go untouched this fall. 9to5Macnotes an impending version 15 update will m...
08:44 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget 'Battlefield 2042' delayed by almost a month to November 19th
Battlefield 2042, the next entry in EA's long-running first-person shooter series, has been delayed. Instead of coming out on October 22nd as previously announced, the game is now scheduled to deb...
08:22 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Watch SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 spaceflight here at 8PM ET
SpaceX is making history by launching the first ever all-civilian mission to orbit, and you can watch it happen live. The aerospace corporation is opening a five-hour launch window for the mission cal...
07:36 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget The Rocket League Championship Series is expanding to Asia and Africa
Psyonix has revealed details for the next Rocket League Championship Series season, and it's looking to take the esport to new heights. Not only will the 2021-22 RCLS have the biggest prize pool o...
07:08 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Firefox offers its own take on suggested web links
You no longer need to use the likes of Chrome or Safari if you want the occasional suggestions for web searches. Mozilla is rolling out a Firefox Suggest feature that, as the name implies, offers rele...
07:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget What If? put superheroics on pause to explore a more militaristic MCU
From the opening scene of Iron Man back in 2008, the military-industrial complex has been stitched into the fabric of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Captain America, the Hulk, War Machine and Captain ...
06:38 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Unicode 14.0 adds 37 new emoji, including 'melting face' and 'beans'
Following a pandemic-related delay, the Unicode Consortium has finalized Unicode 14.0. In all, the update adds 838 characters to the text standard. Of those 838 characters, 37 represent new emoji that...
05:45 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Quibi will transfer its video tech to another company to settle lawsuit
The ghost of Quibi is giving up the Turnstyle rotating video tech that let users watch its short-form content in either landscape or portrait mode on phones. A company called Eko filed a lawsuit over ...
05:20 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Anthony Mackie is the lead of Sony's 'Twisted Metal' TV series
Sonys upcoming live-action adaptation of Twisted Metal has found its leading man. Altered Carbon and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Anthony Mackie will play the role of series protag...
05:05 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Disney is remaking the classic sci-fi movie 'Flight of the Navigator'
Disney+ is about to lean more on sci-fi nostalgia to reel in viewers. Deadlinereports Disney is remaking its 1986 classic Flight of the Navigator for the streaming service. Details of the reboot are s...
04:50 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget HBO is no longer available through Amazon Prime Channels
HBO's subscriber numbers will take a hit after it disappears from Amazon Prime Video Channels today. Earlier this month, Amazon told users who signed up for HBO through Channels their $15/month pl...
04:30 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget NFT marketplace admits employee used insider information to buy collectibles
One of the largest marketplaces for trading NFTs has found itself embroiled in controversy. In a blog post spotted by The Block, OpenSea admitted on Wednesday that one of its employees, Nate Chastain,...
04:19 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Boston Dynamics' Spot robot has learned to replan its routes
Boston Dynamics' Spot dog is learning some new behaviors that will help the robot adapt to the real world. The company has delivered a Release 3.0 update that helps Spot do its jobs without human ...
02:58 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget YouTube TV adds Univision and other Spanish-language channels
YouTube TV is now a better proposition for Spanish-speaking viewers. The cord-cutter service has added three Spanish-language channels from Univision at "no extra cost," including Univision ...
02:14 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget TP-Link's latest WiFi 6 router includes a dedicated band for gaming
TP-Link knows WiFi gaming routers are as hot as ever, and it's determined to keep up by offering a string of high-end features without going completely over the top. The company has unveiled an Ar...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Marshall unveils its first true wireless earbuds with ANC
Less than a year after introducing Mode II, its first pair of true wireless earbuds, Marshall is expanding its lineup of Bluetooth headphones to include two new true wireless models: the Motif ANC and...
01:45 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Sony unveils an all-black version of the Pulse 3D Headset
Sony has revealed a second color option for its Pulse 3D headset: Midnight Black. It complements the Midnight Black DualSense controller Sony released for PlayStation 5 in June the products share the...
01:29 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Fitbit smartwatches now detect snoring and other loud noises
Your Fitbit smartwatch might just let you know if you or your partner is snoring too loudly. 9to5Googlenotes Fitbit is rolling out a promised "Snore & Noise Detect" feature that uses the...
01:20 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Razer's finger sleeve absorbs thumb sweat for mobile gaming
Razer is known mostly for its high-end gaming devices, but it also has a diverse collection of accessories. It just launched a very weird one for mobile, the Gaming Finger Sleeve. It's designed to...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Xiaomi's 11T Pro smartphone supports Dolby Vision and charges in 17 minutes
Xiaomi has released its latest high-end smartphones aimed at creators with a list of features that puts many brands to shame. The marquee device is the Xiaomi 11T Pro, the first smartphone to use the ...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Xiaomi unveils Pad 5 productivity tablet and Mi Smart Band 6 with NFC
Xiaomi has also launched a new tablet, the Pad 5, and an NFC version of the Mi Smart Band 6 today, in addition to its new Xiaomi 11 smartphones. The Pad 5 was designed with productivity in mind, speci...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Microsoft accounts no longer need a password
Microsoft says everyone can remove the password from their Microsoft account and use other methods to sign in starting today. The company rolled out the option to enterprise users earlier this year.Ra...
12:39 pm GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Amazon throws in a free SmartTag when you buy Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2
Amazon has a good bundle deal going on right now for Samsung fans. You can get a free SmartTag when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 from the online retailer, with the final cost being $150. That'...
11:15 am GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Meet the new iPhone 13
Yes, Apple is calling its newest iPhones the iPhone 13 series. Unlucky numbers, be damned. Were getting four new devices, from the 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini through to the 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max. Ap...
11:00 am GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Ford, Walmart and Argo AI to launch autonomous vehicle deliveries in three cities
Ford, Walmart and Argo AI plan to launch autonomous vehicle delivery services in Miami, Austin, Texas and Washington DC later this year, Ford has announced. The service will focus on last mile deliver...
09:00 am GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Prkons is Erica Synths' thunderous new drum machine
Erica Synths is no stranger to large, niche instruments. Just look at the SYNTRX it's one of the most amazing and also impractical synths I've ever played. And the company's latest, Prkon...
08:07 am GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Microsoft issues patch for zero-day exploit that uses malicious Office files
Microsoft has just rolled out an update fixing 66 security vulnerabilities as part of this month's Patch Tuesday. One of them addresses a critical zero-day vulnerability that's being actively ...
05:35 am GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget New York passes law that will ban all gas-powered car sales by 2035
In 14 years' time, no fossil fuel-powered vehicles will be sold in New York anymore. The state has passed a new law that bans the sale of gas vehicles starting in 2035, requiring all new cars to b...
01:11 am GMT - Wed, September 15, 2021
Engadget Nintendo Switch gets Bluetooth audio at last
You can finally use wireless headphones and earbuds with the Nintendo Switch. The gaming giant has quietly announced on Twitter that it has rolled out a software update, which gives the Switch the abi...
10:30 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Rivian starts building R1T electric trucks for customers
At the start of the month, Rivian achieved a major milestone. The Environmental Protection Agency published official range estimates for the companys R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, putting both vehicle...
09:02 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are Apple's first phones with dual eSIM support
Plenty of smartphones have eSIM support to enable cell service without a conventional SIM card, but only for one line you still need a card if you need two lines. That won't be an issue with iPho...
08:15 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Heres everything Apple announced at its iPhone 13 event
Apple kicked off its fall hardware release slate with California Streaming, an event dedicated to its newest iPhone and Apple Watch models. And while those devices obviously headlined the event, the c...
07:40 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Activision Blizzard workers accuse company of violating federal labor law
Activision Blizzard is facing still more legal action over its labor practices. As Game Developerreports, Activision Blizzard workers and the Communication Workers of America have filed a complaint wi...
07:01 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget The iPhone 13 Pro and the Pro Max vs. the competition: It's all about their screens
Another Apple event, and another set of Pro-styled phones to tempt you, now with Super Retina XDR screens and Pro Motion. But the company doesn't command the larger-display market, facing off agai...
06:48 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget How to pre-order the 'new' iPad and iPad mini
Apple kicked off its hardware event today by revealing two updated iPads that improve upon existing models. The base, 10.2-inch iPad may look the same as the previous version, but it packs better perf...
06:45 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget iPhone 13 vs. the competition: Battle of the batteries
By this time most kids have gone back to school and, here at Engadget, its time to get back to the phone grind. First up on the slate of fall announcements is Apple with the latest iteration of the iP...
06:27 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget iOS 15 will be available to download on September 20th
Apples iOS 15, iPad OS 15 and watchOS 8 updates are dropping September 20th, days ahead of iPhone 13 lineup. The latest version of iOS adds new features for FaceTime and Messages, smarter notification...
06:17 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget iPhone 13's cinematic mode will let you manipulate focus like a pro
The iPhone 13 could make your mobile footage look a lot more like Hollywood films. Apple's new phones feature cinematic mode, which can mimic the focus capabilities from professional cameras. It c...
06:08 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max have adaptive 120Hz screens
As we expected, Apple unveiled its new iPhone 13 series at its "California Streaming" event today, and they include a pair of more-premium Pro flagships. Tim Cook called the series the "...
05:50 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Apple's iPhone 13 mini gets camera technology from the 12 Pro Max
The iPhone mini is staying in Apple's lineup for at least another year. At its California Streaming event, the company announced its base model iPhone will once again come in two sizes. And like i...
05:45 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Apple Fitness adds Group Workouts so you can exercise with friends via SharePlay
Apple's fitness subscription service will soon make it easier for you to take a virtual class with friends and family. The new feature, dubbed Group Workouts, will arrive on Apple Fitness+ later t...
05:44 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Apple's iPhone 13 has a smaller notch and bigger battery
Apple isn't worried about 13 being an unlucky number. The company just unveiled its latest generation of smartphones, the iPhone 13, and is giving us the rundown on all the changes to this year...
05:29 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Apple Watch Series 7 delivers larger screens and more durability
Apple's basic Watch design has remained largely unchanged since its 2015 debut, but that's about to change. The company has introduced the Apple Watch Series 7 with a new (if long-rumored), mo...
05:17 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Apple's sixth-gen iPad mini gets USB-C and an all-screen design
After two and a half years without a refresh, Apple is at long last revamping the iPad mini. The 8.3-inch device has slimmer bezels and rounded corners, and it leaves no space for a physical Home butt...
05:17 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Apple updates the entry-level iPad with a new A13 Bionic chip
Apple introduced a brand new iPad today, and one of its biggest features is that it ships with an A13 Bionic chip. Apple promises that it has a 20 percent faster performance than the previous iPad, fr...
04:56 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Twitter reopens public verifications following August pause
Twitter has once again started accepting applications from the public for account verification, the company announced this week. This latest restart comes after Twitter temporarily hit pause on verifi...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Razer's Wolverine V2 Chroma features interchangeable thumb sticks
Companies are starting to take console gaming more seriously, building headsets and controllers designed explicitly for Xbox and PlayStation systems. Razers been at the forefront of the pack for a few...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Moog's three-synth bundle teaches patching techniques with a card game
When Moog debuted its Sound Studio bundles earlier this year, the company paired two analog synths with a mixer, cables and everything else you need for a starter kit. Of course, these are for slightl...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Arturia's SQ80 V is one of its best classic synth emulations in years
Arturias V Collection consists of a staggering 28 virtual instruments at this point, covering everything from analog classics, to acoustic pianos to forgotten digital keyboards. At some point, youd th...
03:52 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Ubisoft brings back Driver as a live-action TV show
If you miss Driver games, you'll soon get to revisit the classic open-world franchise but not in a playable form. GamesIndustry.bizreports Ubisoft is producing a live-action Driver TV show that w...
03:45 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Watch Apple's iPhone 13 event right here at 1PM ET
Apple's iPhone 13 event is finally here, and you'll have multiple ways to watch including after the big show. You can watch the company's "California Streaming" presentation at ...
03:37 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget You can now stream Xbox Series X/S games to your PC
The Xbox app on PC just got much more useful. You can now use it to stream games from your Xbox Series X/S. In addition, the app can now stream all of the console titles available through the cloud on...
03:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Tonal brings live studio workouts to its smart home gym
Tonal home gym owners will soon be able to interact with coaches and exercise with them in real time when the company starts streaming live workouts. The new feature, called Tonal Live, will offer rea...
02:10 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Kroger and Instacart promise grocery deliveries in as little as 30 minutes
Kroger is betting big on internet grocery delivery services, and it's tapping Instacart for help. The two have launched a Kroger Delivery Now service they claim offers a no-compromise approach. Yo...
02:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget The GameCube games we still love, 20 years later
2001 was quite a memorable time in gaming. Standout titles include Grand Theft Auto III, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Final Fantasy X. It was also the year Xbox made its debut, while the Sega Dreamcast bowe...
01:50 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Sony will finally unlock the PS5's SSD slot for everyone tomorrow
After beta testing the second major PlayStation 5 firmware update over the past few weeks, Sony is ready to roll it out to everyone, along with new versions of the PS4 system software and the PlayStat...
01:30 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Movies Anywhere is now available on Xbox
After expanding to Samsung TVs earlier in the year, Movies Anywhere, the service that allows you to keep your digital film collection in one place, is now available on Xbox consoles. Starting today, y...
01:10 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 series is up to $400 off at Amazon
Samsung may not have added to the Galaxy Note lineup this year, but you can still get last year's excellent Note 20 series if you prefer big, slab-like phones to foldables. Amazon's running a ...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget SteelSeries shrinks its Prime mice for pro gamers
Only a few months after unveiling its Prime mice for pro gamers, SteelSeries has revealed smaller versions of the peripherals. The Prime Mini and Prime Mini Wireless mice are 12 percent and nine perce...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Sonos' second-gen Beam soundbar supports Dolby Atmos
Sonos has sold home theater products for a long time, but the company has made the living room even more of a priority in recent years. It started with the Sonos Beam, a smaller and more affordable ve...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget LG's 325-inch Direct View LED TV is an answer to Samsung's The Wall
You won't have to stick to Samsung's The Wall if you insist on a gigantic TV for your equally sprawling mansion. LG has introduced a Direct View LED (DVLED) Extreme Home Cinema line aimed squa...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Autonomous tugboat will make a trailblazing 1,150 mile voyage
There are a number of autonomous boats under development, but we've seen few commercial self-driving ships plying waterways. Now, a company called Sea Machines has announced that it will send an a...
12:47 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget 'Dying Light 2' delayed to February 4th, 2022
Add Dying Light 2: Stay Human to the ranks of games slipping to next year. Techland has delayed the release of its humans-are-the-real-monsters zombie title to February 4th, 2022. The game is effectiv...
12:25 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Sony's WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds drop to $150 in flash sale
Sony's true wireless earbuds are some of the best you can buy, if you're willing to pay premium prices. The latest WF-1000XM4 come in at $280, so they're not exactly budget-friendly. If yo...
12:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget TikTok adds warnings to search results for 'distressing content'
TikTok is adding new warnings to its in-app search that will alert users when results may include distressing content. The app has employed sensitive content warnings on individual videos since last y...
11:16 am GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Nintendo's Switch gets a discount, but only in Europe
Apologies in advance to Android phone owners, as its new iPhone day. Yes, Apples biggest showcase of the year kicks off at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT / 6 PM BST. Once again, the company is streaming the event...
10:00 am GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Canon's flagship 24-megapixel EOS R3 arrives in November for $6,000
Canon has officially unveiled the EOS R3, its flagship mirrorless camera designed for sports, action and wildlife photography. With the release, it has now filled in the blanks for key specifications ...
08:32 am GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Amazon's palm-reading tech is heading to sports stadiums and music venues
Amazon has been using its palm-scanning technology to allow customers to pay for purchases at Whole Foods and its own cashierless stores. Now, it's expanding the technology's availability for ...
06:44 am GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Google slapped with a $177 million fine by South Korea's antitrust authorities
The Korea Fair Trade Commission has imposed a $177 million fine on Google, accusing the tech giant of using its dominant position in the market to hamper the development of Android rivals. According t...
03:13 am GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Xiaomi launches its own smart glasses
Xiaomi is challenging Facebook in the wearables arena by launching its own smart glasses. The device will be capable of displaying messages and notifications, making calls, providing navigation, captu...
03:13 am GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Xiaomi launches its own smart glasses, of course
Xiaomi is challenging Facebook in the wearables arena by launching its own smart glasses. The device won't only be capable of taking photos, but also of displaying messages and notifications, maki...
01:00 am GMT - Tue, September 14, 2021
Engadget Samsungs One UI 4 beta opens to Galaxy S21 owners on September 14th
After an eleventh hour delay late last week, Samsung One UI 4 is ready for public beta testing. If you live in the US, you can sign up to take part in the beta by registering through the Samsung Membe...
10:39 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Researchers: Platforms like Facebook have played major role in fueling polarization
Social media platforms like Facebook have played a major role in exacerbating political polarization that can lead to such extremist violence, according to a new report from researchers at New York Un...
10:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Sennheiser debuts CX Plus noise-cancelling earbuds for $180
By this point, Sennheiser is no stranger to true wireless earbuds. The company has several models under its belt, and the current lineup spans from basic and affordable to premium and pricey. Today, S...
07:42 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Instagram is internally testing a feature that'll show some people higher in its feed
Instagram is working on a tool that could give people more control over its famously obtuse feed algorithm. Mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi recently shared screenshots of an in-development feature...
06:28 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Apple releases iOS 14.8 and macOS 11.6 to address WebKit and PDF vulnerabilities
One day before its next major event, Apple has released iOS 14.8, iPadOS 14.8, watchOS 7.6.2 and macOS Big Sur 11.6. All four are minor updates that dont add new features to their respective operating...
06:28 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Apple releases iOS 14.8 and macOS 11.6 to address Pegasus spyware hack
One day before its next major event, Apple has released iOS 14.8, iPadOS 14.8, watchOS 7.6.2 and macOS Big Sur 11.6. All four are minor updates that dont add new features to their respective operating...
06:17 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Facebook's program for VIPs allows politicians and celebs to break its rules, report says
Facebook has for years used a little known VIP program thats enabled millions of high-profile users to skirt its rules, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal.According to the report, th...
05:48 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Fake Walmart press release caused litecoin's price to jump 20 percent
Despite a bogus press release claiming otherwise, Walmart isn't accepting litecoin for payments anytime soon. The fake release caused the price of the cryptocurrency to briefly shoot up by 20 perc...
05:32 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Zoom's live captioning feature will soon work with 30 languages
Zoom held its annual Zoomtoopia conference today, providing a glimpse at some of the features its working on bringing to its video conferencing software. There are almost too many enhancements to coun...
05:30 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Apple Watch now syncs with Tempo's AI-powered home gym
Tempo has rolled out Apple Watch integration for its AI-powered home gym, giving users an easy way to track their heart rate during workouts without the need for a dedicated HR monitor. Upon syncing t...
04:33 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Sony permanently shuts down LittleBigPlanet's PS3 and Vita servers
Sony has permanently shut down the online services for LittleBigPlanet games on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita after "extended downtime." As such, online multiplayer and community levels are no l...
04:01 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Steve Wozniak's latest moonshot is a private space company
Steve Wozniak has started a company called Privateer Space. The Apple co-founder announced the private space firm on late Sunday. Unfortunately, other than to promise his company would be unlike the o...
03:20 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget DC AG expands Amazon lawsuit to include wholesaler pricing tactics
Washington, DC Attorney General Karl Racine has filed an amended antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. He accused Amazon of strong-arming wholesalers that provide it with products into anti-competitive ag...
02:10 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget AirPods Pro drop back down to $180 at Amazon
If you missed last week's sale on AirPods Pro, you have another opportunity to grab them at close to a record-low price. Apple's advanced wireless earbuds are down to $180 again on Amazon than...
02:00 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Disney 'Hawkeye' trailer shows Clint Barton's past catching up with him
The next Marvel Cinematic Universe show will premiere on Disney+ in November and, appropriately enough, Hawkeye has a festive setting. Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) just wants to spend Christmas wit...
12:01 pm GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget 'Deathloop' is an exhilarating, innovative, time-bending mess
Deathloop is the coolest escape room Ive ever experienced. That may not sound like much, considering plenty of escape rooms are cheesy monuments to corporate team-building exercises and gentrification...
11:30 am GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget Nintendo significantly cuts Switch price in Europe
Nintendo has officially lowered the suggested retail price of the base Switch model in Europe, Nintendo Life has reported, hopefully telegraphing a similar drop in the US. It's now available for 2...
11:15 am GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Epic has already appealed Apple App Store lawsuit ruling
The weekend before Apples big iPhone event, the companys legal battle with Epic and app developers cast a shadow. Its hard to describe either side as an out-and-out loser or winner; Apple must allow ...
10:18 am GMT - Mon, September 13, 2021
Engadget The soccer team co-owned by Ryan Reynolds is coming to FIFA 22
Wrexham AFC is a non-league club in the fifth tier of the English soccer pyramid (the much-more-famous Premier League is at the top), which means its an unlikely candidate to feature in a FIFA game. F...
09:12 pm GMT - Sun, September 12, 2021
Engadget Defense Department seeks nuclear propulsion for small spacecraft
The US Defense Department's ambitions beyond Earth just grew a little clearer. SpaceNews has learned the department recently put out a call for privately-made nuclear propulsion systems that could...
07:33 pm GMT - Sun, September 12, 2021
Engadget Epic appeals ruling in lawsuit against Apple over App Store rules
Epic may have scored a notable victory in its lawsuit against Apple, but it's dissatisfied enough to keep the legal battle going. The Vergereports Epic has filed an appeal against the ruling. The ...
06:12 pm GMT - Sun, September 12, 2021
Engadget Android 12 might debut on October 4th
Android 12 has taken longer to bake than many of its predecessors, but the end might finally be in sight. XDA editor-in-chief Mishaal Rahman claims Google plans to release the AOSP (Android Open Sourc...
05:23 pm GMT - Sun, September 12, 2021
Engadget Fusion energy nears reality thanks to an ultra-powerful magnet
Fusion energy just had its second breakthrough in as many months. Motherboardnotes an MIT- and Commonwealth Fusion Systems-led research team has successfully demonstrated a high-temperature supercondu...
03:42 pm GMT - Sun, September 12, 2021
Engadget Last-minute iPhone 13 leak hints at 1TB storage option
The imminent iPhone 13 series promises more than a few upgrades, but one of them may answer a common problem: the never-ending desire for more storage. As 9to5Macreports, well-known analyst Ming-Chi K...
02:36 pm GMT - Sun, September 12, 2021
Engadget The US may crack down on 'stable' cryptocurrencies
Stablecoins are ostensibly safer than regular cryptocurrency thanks to their ties to less volatile assets, but US regulators apparently aren't convinced. Bloombergsources hear the Treasury Departm...
09:54 pm GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Virgin Galactic delays its first commercial research space flight to mid-October
Virgin Galactic is dealing with yet more setbacks for its paid spaceflights. Reutersreports Virgin has delayed its first commercial research flight, Unity 23, to no sooner than mid-October. The missio...
08:38 pm GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Google One adds a middle-ground 5TB storage plan
Google One hasn't had great storage choices if you're a heavy-duty user you've either had to 'settle' for 2TB at $10 per month or jump to 10TB at an eye-watering $50 per month. Th...
07:27 pm GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Google gave user data to Hong Kong officials despite moratorium promise
Google vowed that it would no longer directly respond to Hong Kong authorities' data requests after the Chinese government imposed a security law in June 2020, but it appears the company made a ha...
05:30 pm GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Perseverance rover samples hint Mars had water for a long time
The Perseverance rover's first rock samples from Mars are already providing insights. NASA researchers' early analysis of the samples indicates water was present in Jezero Crater for a "l...
04:13 pm GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Disney's remaining 2021 movies will debut in theaters first
Don't expect to stream Disney's next movies at home the moment they're available. The Vergereports Disney has revealed that all its remaining 2021 movies will debut in theaters first, incl...
03:30 pm GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Hitting the Books: How Florence Nightingale changed medicine using stats and 'rose charts'
During Crimean War, hospitals of the day weren't so much centers of healing or recovery as they were the places where injured combatants went to die slightly more slowly. Turkey's Scutari hosp...
02:50 pm GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Tesla rolls out Full Self Driving 10 beta with more confident decision making
If Tesla's last big Full Self Driving beta was about enabling more semi-autonomous features off the highway, its newest release is focused more on helping you trust those features. Electreknotes T...
08:38 am GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Apple says motorcycle vibrations can damage iPhone cameras
Hold off on purchasing that iPhone mount for your motorbike. In a new Apple Support post first seen by MacRumors, the tech giant has warned that high amplitude vibrations, "specifically those gen...
05:01 am GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Facebook has been giving misinformation researchers incomplete data
Misinformation researchers who've been relying on the data Facebook provides them may have lost months or even years of work. That's because the social network has been giving them flawed and ...
12:00 am GMT - Sat, September 11, 2021
Engadget Google is rolling out dark mode for Search on desktop
Google is finally rolling out a dark theme for Search on desktop. The change had been spotted as far back as December, but the feature is now official and rolling out to all users over the next few we...
10:45 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Amazon is updating Kindles to make them easier to navigate
Amazon is rolling out a software update for its Kindle, Paperwhite and Oasis devices that could make them easier to use. The company announced the changes will be arriving in the coming weeks for Kind...
10:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Analogue's Pocket portable console delayed for a third time, now until December
The Analogue Pocket has been delayed yet again. The $199 handheld console can play Game Boy, Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color and Atari Lynx games. It was most recently supposed to release sometime nex...
09:43 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Sony's PlayStation Showcase was a banger
Sony's September PlayStation showcase was juicy. In just under an hour, the studio showed off more than a dozen upcoming, highly anticipated games heading to the PS4 and PS5, complete with some ma...
09:31 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Bird's first e-bikes arrive in San Diego
Back in June, Bird announced its first-ever e-bike. At the time, the company said it planned to bring the EV to select cities in North America, Italy, Spain, Germany and France throughout 2021. On Fri...
08:14 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Jabra actually has more new Elite earbuds, but you likely can't get them
When Jabra launched its $80 Elite 3 wireless headphones last month, it also announced the pricier, more-premium Elite 7 Active and Pro models, which cost $180 and $200. But it actually also released a...
07:51 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Even after todays ruling, dont expect Fortnite to return to the App Store anytime soon
After months of testimony and deliberation, we got an initial decision earlier today in the legal battle between Apple and Epic. As a Fortnite player, you may wonder what it all means in terms of play...
07:40 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Ikea's next Sonos speaker lamps may have swappable shades
Ikea's Symfonisk lamp is a neat way to add a Sonos speaker to your space without it necessarily sticking out from the rest of your decor. But what if you want to jazz it up slightly? You may have ...
07:13 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Hydrasynth Explorer makes ASM's unique wavemorphing engine 'portable'
ASM's Hydrasynth made a splash when it was announced in September of 2019. The company was fresh face on the market, but it included luminaries of the electronic instrument world who worked on Aka...
06:44 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Twitch sues two 'hate raiders' linked to automated harassment campaigns
For much of the last month and a half, Twitch has fought a losing battle against a phenomenon called hate raids. These attacks see malicious individuals use an army of bots to spam a streamers chat wi...
06:23 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub sue NYC over restaurant fee limits
DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub are suing New York City over limits the city imposes on the delivery fees they can charge restaurants. The city brought in the caps on a temporary basis in June last ye...
06:12 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget 'Far Cry 6' post-launch drops include Stranger Things, Rambo and Danny Trejo
Far Cry 6 doesn't even come out for another month, but Ubisoft is already hyping all the things players will get to do (and pay for) after launch. Far Cry 6 will feature Danny Trejo, Rambo and the...
06:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Splitgate brought out the Quake III Arena addict in me
I once spent an entire college summer doing nothing but play Quake 3 Arena. Well, almost nothing. I was an IT help desk drone during the day, but my nights and weekends were almost entirely filled lea...
05:41 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Sonos is raising prices on almost all of its products
Sonos makes some excellent connected speakers and home theater products, but no one ever said they were cheap. As of this Sunday, September 12th, they'll cost even more here in the US. The company...
05:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Dont sleep on the iPhone mini
Last year, Apple revealed more new iPhones than ever. There was the iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 Pro and then the most expensive model, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, with Apples best camera sensor, a giant scree...
05:10 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Vimeo is ready to host Dolby Vision videos shot on iPhone 12 Pro
When Apple announced the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max last fall, the company talked up the HDR capabilities of its new phones. In addition to playing Dolby Vision content, the devices can capture it as w...
04:36 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Sony's HT-A7000 soundbar with Dolby Atmos and HDMI 2.1 is up for pre-order
Since Sony announced its latest flagship soundbar at the end of July, weve been patiently waiting for the company to release the HT-A7000 to put it through testing. That hasnt happened yet, but starti...
04:25 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Apple's iPad Air is $100 off right now, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
Labor Day weekend may be over, but some of the sales that came with it are still ongoing. A number of Apple products have been discounted ahead of the company's event next week, including the iPad...
04:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget What to expect at Apples iPhone 13 event
In just a few days, Apple will be hosting an event that were all but certain will be the iPhone 13 launch. The company sent out invites earlier this week that featured the words California Streaming, ...
03:31 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Judge issues permanent injunction on App Store model in Epic v. Apple case
The judge in the case between Apple and Epic Games has issued a permanent injunction against Apple. The company must allow developers to direct users to other payment systems, which would let them byp...
03:09 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption for chat backups
WhatsApp began quietly testing end-to-end encryption for chat history backups earlier this summer. Now, the company is making the feature official: WhatsApp announced today that all users will be able...
03:08 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Apple TV acquires 'Yo Gabba Gabba' and is making new episodes
Apple isn't just bringing brand new shows and movies to TV+. It's picking up some existing series to build out the library, but it's selective about which ones to add. After it became the ...
02:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Automakers dial up the wattage on the future of EVs at Munich's auto show
After over a year of canceled auto shows due to the pandemic, Munich's IAA Mobility 2021 auto show is the first big opportunity for automakers to display their upcoming vehicles to the masses.Comp...
02:10 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget New 'Metroid Dread' trailer is full of things for Samus to fight
The long-awaited next entry in the Metroid series is just a few weeks away, and Nintendo has offered another taste of whats in store for Samus with a new overview trailer. The five-minute Metroid Drea...
01:37 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Engadget Podcast: iPhone 13 event preview, hands-on with Facebook's smart glasses
This week, Devindra and Cherlynn chat with Wired Reviews Editor Julian Chokkattu about Apples upcoming launch event on September 14th. What will the next iPhone be called, and what new features will i...
01:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Samsung unveils limited-edition Galaxy Watch 4 bands from designer Sami Mir
Samsung is making its Android-based Galaxy Watch 4 more fashion forward via a new collaboration with designer Sami Mir, the company announced. The Sami Mir Vintage collection features six watchbands a...
12:40 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget The Apple Watch SE is on sale for $240 right now
Apple struck a good balance with its Watch SE, combining all of its core wearable features into a relatively affordable package. Those who don't want to shell out $400 or more on a Series 6 have t...
12:20 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Steam update gives you more details about downloads and storage
Steam has released an update that makes it easier to manage downloads and storage, move games from one drive to another and more. The tweaks have been available for months in beta, but are finally com...
12:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Jabra Elite 3 review: The new standard for affordable wireless earbuds
Jabra has built quite a reputation for true wireless earbuds. Over the last few years, the company has continued to refine its mix of features and functionality, consistently creating some of the most...
11:15 am GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: PlayStation reveals 'God of War' and 'Spider-man' sequels headed for PS5
Good morning, there. Im a little tired this morning, having stayed awake for PlayStations big gaming showcase last night. A lot of us thought Sony might give us a pretty innocuous tour of the PlayStat...
11:15 am GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Sony reveals 'God of War' and 'Spider-Man' sequels headed for PS5
Good morning, there. Im a little tired this morning, having stayed awake for PlayStations big gaming showcase last night. A lot of us thought Sony might give us a pretty innocuous tour of the PlayStat...
09:25 am GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Google and Jio's low-cost 'made for India' phone delayed due to chip shortage
Google and Jio, India's largest mobile network, were supposed to launch their first joint product today. It's a low-cost 4G smartphone called JioPhone Next that's designed to give more peo...
08:39 am GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Twitter tests a way for accounts to let people know they're bots
Twitter is testing a new label that lets automated bot self-identify as such in their labels, the company has announced. The feature is designed to help help people tell human and automated accounts a...
07:10 am GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Here's your first look at 'Alan Wake' in 4K for the PS5
Alan Wake is coming back on October 5th, and you'll be able to help him find his wife in 4K. Remedy Entertainment first announced that it's releasing a remastered version of its beloved story-...
05:06 am GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Epic is hoping to re-release 'Fortnite' on iOS in South Korea
Epic has asked Apple to restore its access to its developer tools so it can make Fortnite available on iOS again in South Korea, at least. The developer has revealed asking Apple to reinstate its App...
04:00 am GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Apple Music will use Shazam's tech to ensure proper royalties for DJ mixes
DJ mixes are mostly absent from "premium" streaming services. That's mostly due to the fact that properly sorting out royalties for all the samples is a nightmare. You can find them on p...
03:00 am GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Vivo's X70 Pro does optical stabilization on all four rear cameras
The Vivo brand may not immediately ring a bell in the West, but its recent mobile photography ambitions are worth paying attention to. The company's latest flagship, the X70 Pro+, is the world'...
02:58 am GMT - Fri, September 10, 2021
Engadget Apple fires Ashley Gjvik, senior employee who alleged sexism at work
Apple has fired Ashley Gjvik, a senior engineering program manager who's been outspoken about her experiences working for the tech giant. Gjvik said she has experienced sexism and a hostile work e...
11:15 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Facebook is reportedly developing custom server chips
Add Facebook to the list of companies that could be trying to reduce its dependence on Intel and Qualcomm. According to The Information, the social media giant is developing a suite of custom chips fo...
10:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Apple has reportedly appointed wearable chief Kevin Lynch to lead its car division
Apple has reportedly appointed a new executive to lead the development of its secretive self-driving car division. According to Bloomberg, the company has tapped Kevin Lynch to oversee Project Titan f...
09:57 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Radiohead and Epic Games team up for a virtual 'Kid A Mnesia' exhibit
Early-aught headliner Radiohead has teamed with Epic Games, makers of Gears of War and Fortnite, to compose "an upside-down digital/analogue universe created from Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwoods ...
09:10 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Uncharted 4' and 'Uncharted Lost Legacy' are coming to PS5 and PC
The Uncharted collection helped me survive the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic and now, in addition to a live action movie expected to arrive in 2022, the two latest iterations of Naughty Dog...
09:09 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Wolverine' is getting his own PS5 game from Spider-Man studio Insomniac
Insomniac Games is working on Marvel's Wolverine, a standalone game coming exclusively to the PlayStation 5. There's neither a release date nor many details about the project for now, but the ...
08:59 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget First look at 'God of War Ragnark' shows a war with Asgard
It's been about a year since Sony first said that God of War Ragnark was officially on its way, and today we're finally getting our first look at the game. As expected, it look like God of War...
08:58 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' brings Venom to PlayStation 5 in 2023
Sony is working on not one but two new Marvel games. During its PlayStation Showcase, the company revealed Insomniac Games is developing a sequel to 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man and 2020's S...
08:54 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Gran Turismo 7' comes to PS4 and PS5 on March 4th, 2022
Polyphony Digital has narrowed down the release date for Gran Turismo 7 following its delay in February. The developer now expects its next big racing game to reach PS4 and PS5 on March 4th, 2022. App...
08:47 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Ghostwire: Tokyo' will land on PS5 next spring
Bethesda has narrowed down the release window for Tango Gameworks' Ghostwire: Tokyo (which, if you remember, is a PlayStation 5 exclusive from a Microsoft-owned publisher). The supernatural action...
08:40 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'GTA V' heads to PlayStation 5 in March 2022
Nearly a decade after its initial release on the seventh generation of consoles, Grand Theft Auto V will come out on PlayStation 5 in March 2022. Rockstar first announced GTA V was making its way to S...
08:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Tiny Tina's Wonderlands brings twisted fantasy to gamers on March 25th, 2022
Gearbox is finally ready to set a firm release date for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and offer a peek at gameplay in the process. The studio has revealed that its Borderlands fantasy spin-off will lau...
08:28 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Square Enix's 'Forspoken' will hit PS5 and PC in spring 2022
Sony offered another look at Square Enix's Forspoken during its PlayStation Showcase. The game, which is being developed by Luminous Productions, will hit PC and PlayStation 5 in spring 2022.A new...
08:28 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Take a good, long look at Korean action RPG 'Project Eve'
Project Eve is a futuristic action RPG built for the latest console generation, and today Korean studio Shift Up provided the longest look yet at how it'll play. From today's trailer, it feels...
08:21 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' is getting a PS5 remake
The rumors were true, BioWare's classic Star Wars RPG Knights of the Old Republic is getting a remake. Sony announced the title during its PlayStation showcase, revealing Aspyr, a studio best know...
07:55 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Epic will shut down its Houseparty video chat app in October
Houseparty's video chat may have been a popular choice in the early days of the pandemic, but that hasn't won it much favor with its owner Epic Games. Houseparty is shutting down its app somet...
07:19 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Microsoft indefinitely delays employees' return to its offices
Microsoft had a lot of news to share about remote work today, including a bunch of upcoming updates for Teams centered around hybrid meetings. But perhaps most pertinent to the company's employees...
07:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Watch Sony's PlayStation Showcase 2021 right here at 4PM ET
As promised, Sony is ready to offer a peek at the PS5's future. The company is livestreaming PlayStation Showcase 2021 at 4PM Eastern, and you can watch the whole event below. It won't be a sh...
06:55 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget The largest direct carbon capture plant is now making a small impact on emissions
The world's largest direct-air carbon capture plant is up and running, although you might want to keep your expectations in check. Bloombergreports Climeworks has started operations for Orca, a pl...
06:22 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget GM extends Bolt EV factory shutdown amid battery pack shortage
General Motors cant seem to catch a break. One week after the automaker announced it was suspending production at all but four of its North American manufacturing facilities, it said it plans to exten...
06:07 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Spotify's Enhance feature puts suggested songs in your playlists
Spotify has long had plenty of tricks up its sleeve when it comes to providing recommendations, and its latest one is about making your playlists even more banging. The Enhance feature offers personal...
05:12 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Google says it will replenish 120 percent of the water it consumes by 2030
Google has announced a new water stewardship target that will see the company commit to replenishing on average 120 percent of the water it consumes at its data centers and offices by 2030. To that en...
04:46 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Microsoft Teams is getting hybrid meeting features, including CarPlay support
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a huge shift toward remote working, though many people are still eager to return to the office. As such, the future of work may be a hybrid environment. To help account fo...
04:33 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Amazon will pay full college tuition for some warehouse workers
Amazon is acting on its promise to improve its treatment of employees, but not necessarily in the way you'd expect. The online shopping giant has pledged to pay full college tuition for its operat...
04:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget I wish Ray-Ban's Stories smart glasses were made by anyone but Facebook
Ive spent much of the last week trying out Ray-ban Stories, the new smart glasses made by Facebook and Ray-Ban owner Luxottica, and Im still not entirely sure how I feel about them.Heres what I do kno...
04:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Facebook's first smart glasses are the Ray-Ban Stories
Facebook's first foray into the world of smart glasses is here. Confusingly dubbed Ray-Ban Stories, they start at $299 and bring together much of the technology we've already seen in smart eye...
03:53 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Football Manager 2022' will be on Game Pass for PC at launch
When Football Manager 2022 debuts on November 9th, it will be available through Xbox Game Pass on day one, Sega announced on Thursday. Both the Windows and Xbox Edition versions of the game will launc...
03:20 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Shure's second-gen true wireless earbuds cover more of the basics
Shure is ready to take another pass at true wireless earbuds, and this one might be worth a look if the first version didn't live up to your expectations. The company has introduced an Aonic 215 G...
03:09 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget FuboTV streaming app lands on Vizio SmartCast
Streaming app FuboTV is now available on Vizio SmartCast smart TVs. The service offers tens of thousands of sports events each year, as well as news and entertainment options, through more than 100 ch...
02:15 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget How are camera sensors still improving?
Cameras keep getting better, but it sometimes feels like the pace of improvement has slowed. You can look at photos from the original Canon 5D, released in 2005, and they look pretty good! In some tes...
02:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget The Marvel Unlimited comics app just got a major overhaul
Marvel is rolling out a brand new version of its Marvel Unlimited comics subscription app. Among the updates are exclusive Infinity Comics, which are high-res vertical comics designed for phones and t...
02:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Sony debuts a more affordable HDMI 2.1 Atmos soundbar
Sony debuted its latest flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar in July. The HT-A7000 is also the first of the company's soundbars to support 360 Reality Audio. The device is premium in every way, from conn...
01:20 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget The best gaming laptops you can buy, plus how to pick one
For a few years now, gaming laptops have been some of the most intriguing PCs around. Theyve gotten thinner and lighter, naturally but theyve also become vastly more powerful and efficient, making th...
01:12 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Neo returns in 'The Matrix Resurrections' trailer
You no longer have to settle for watching tiny, random clips of the next Matrix movie. Warner Bros. has finally shared the first trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, the long-anticipated fourth movie...
01:02 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Nintendo and LEGO team up for a foldout 'Super Mario 64' block set
After teasing it yesterday, Lego and Nintendo have unveiled the Lego Super Mario 64 block set, complete with microscale levels including Peach's Castle along with several microfigures, Lego announ...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget For Polestar, the twos are anything but terrible
Skys too big in New Mexico.Im a dozen miles outside of Santa Fe, heading West on the 502 towards Los Alamos in a borrowed 2022 Polestar 2 that wont quit begging my right foot to gain a few pounds. Dam...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Amazon's big Fire TV refresh includes the launch of its own 'Omni' series
Amazons customary early-September refresh of its home entertainment products comes with a big, if not that unexpected, surprise. As part of a whole fleet of new Fire TV devices, the mega-retailer has ...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Twitter tests four new emoji Tweet reactions alongside 'Like'
Other than some developer tests, Twitter has only ever offered you one way to react to tweets: the classic heart "Like" emoji and prior to 2015, the "Favorite" star button. Now, th...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Luna's Couch feature enables co-op play even if your friends aren't subscribers
With Lunas one-year anniversary quickly approaching, Amazon is expanding the places where you can access the platform. Starting today, the cloud gaming service is available on Fire tablets and Chromeb...
12:26 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget One-day Anker sale knocks up to 40 percent off charging accessories
You can get a bunch of Anker charging products for up to 40 percent off on Amazon for today only. The e-commerce website has added several Anker-branded devices to its deal of the day offerings, inclu...
12:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget What If? is a tantalizing glimpse of future Avengers lineups
The following contains spoilers for episode five of 'What If...?' (and a tiny spoiler for 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings').The fifth episode of Marvels alternate universe a...
11:15 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Amazon's 'Just Walk Out' tech comes to Whole Foods
Amazon, the owner of Whole Foods, is finally bringing the sort of high-tech features we were expecting to the nationwide grocery chain. Its cashierless Just Walk Out tech will soon arrive in two Whole...
10:45 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Xbox controller update makes it easier to pair with and switch between devices
Xbox is rolling out a controller firmware update to Insiders, with the biggest new feature being the introduction of Bluetooth Low Energy for supported devices. That will make it easier to pair with a...
08:45 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Amazon complains Elon Musk's companies don't play by the rules
Amazon's response to SpaceX's FCC filing, which accused the e-commerce giant of trying to delay proposals for its Starlink internet service on purpose, is just as scathing. In an FCC filing of...
07:42 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Leak reveals Facebook and Ray-Ban's upcoming smart glasses
Facebook and Ray-Ban's previously teased smart glasses will officially launch later today, but pictures of them have leaked out ahead of the announcement. Posted by the prolific Evan "Evleaks...
07:01 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget US-Canadian gets 11 years for laundering money for a North Korean hacking group
A dual US-Canadian national has been sentenced to 140 months in prison for laundering tens of millions of dollars, including funds stolen from a bank by a North Korean hacking group. Ghaleb Alaumary f...
07:01 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget Animation makes Star Trek finally feel like a lived-in universe
The following contains spoilers for season two, episode five of 'Star Trek: Lower Decks.'For a franchise thats ostensibly about exploring, Star Trek has always been limited in how much of the ...
05:40 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget California passes bill that could improve conditions for Amazon's warehouse workers
California's state senate has passed AB-701 a bill that aims to regulate warehouse productivity quotas. It will require companies to give government agencies detailed descriptions of the targets ...
04:01 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget iRobot's latest Roomba can detect pet poop (and if it fails, you'll get a new one)
Over the past two decades, iRobot has steadily evolved its Roombas from being fairly dumb robotic dirt suckers to devices that are smart enough to unload their own bins. Now with the $849 Roomba j7+, ...
03:41 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Star Trek: Picard' takes us to an alternate reality in February 2022
The first season of Picard picked up many years after the destruction of Romulus with a much darker, more depressing Federation. But just when things were starting to look better, it's about to ge...
02:09 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Strange New Worlds' shows off more of its cast on Star Trek Day
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is both a prequel and a spinoff, depicting the adventures of the original USS Enterprise before James Kirk assumed command. It features the return of Anson Mount as Capta...
01:44 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Star Trek: Discovery' season four lands on Paramount November 18th
Between fighting a war with the Klingons, traveling to the Mirror Universe and jumping forward in time 900 years, the USS Discovery hasn't done a lot of actual exploring in its first three seasons...
01:14 am GMT - Thu, September 9, 2021
Engadget 'Star Trek: Prodigy' hits Paramount October 28th
Today marks 55 years since Star Trek debuted on TV way back in 1966, so Paramount+ threw a huge party to celebrate, as well as to reveal a few tidbits about new shows and upcoming seasons. First up wa...
11:13 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Google settles lawsuit with ex-employee who claimed firing was in retaliation for organizing
In 2019, Google parent, Alphabet Inc, terminated the employment of two software engineers, Laurence Berland and Rebecca Rivers, in a move that sparked company-wide protests and accusations of retaliat...
09:30 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Watch a star-studded cast try to avoid a comet catastrophe in Netflix's 'Don't Look Up'
Netflix promised a big movie every week in 2021, and it's clearly determined to end the year with its most ostentatious movie yet. The streaming service has posted a teaser trailer for Don't L...
08:55 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget The 2022 Winter NAMM Show has been rescheduled for June
The National Association of Music Merchants has delayed the 2022 Winter NAMM Show. The annual event, which didnt go forward as an in-person gathering in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, will now ...
07:29 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget 'MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries' heads to PS5 and PS4 on September 23rd
Piranha Games is bringing MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries to Sony consoles. The studio will release the game and its Heroes of the Inner Sphere expansion to PlayStation 4 and PS5 on September 23rd, it anno...
06:40 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Moog's Model 15 app now works with Ableton Live and other DAWs
Back in January, Moog updated its Model 15 app to support Macs running Big Sur, marking the first time one of the companys soft synths had come to desktop. It was a significant step forward in terms o...
06:15 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Google Photos will deliver as many prints as you like to your home
Google is expanding its printing options for Photos, including more flexibility for ordering prints to your home. Until now, the only way to get prints of your images directly from Google was to use t...
05:24 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget National committee will advise the President on AI competition and ethics
The Biden administration's focus on science will include a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence. The Commerce Department, National AI Initiative Office and White House Office of Science and ...
05:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget The final Android 12 beta is here
You have one last chance to try Android 12 before its official debut. Google has released the fifth and final beta for Pixel phones (including the Pixel 5a) and several third-party devices, giving you...
05:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Twitter starts rolling out Communities, it's dedicated space for groups
After 15 years, Twitter is getting dedicated features for groups. The company is now starting to test Communities, a more intimate space for conversations on the platform.Communities, which the compan...
05:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Twitter starts rolling out Communities, its dedicated space for groups
After 15 years, Twitter is getting dedicated features for groups. The company is now starting to test Communities, a more intimate space for conversations on the platform.Communities, which the compan...
04:40 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Fake pro-China accounts tried to push Americans to attend anti-racism protests
On Wednesday, security researchers from Google and cybersecurity firm Mandiant disclosed that a network of fake pro-China social media accounts tried to mobilize Americans to attend anti-racism protes...
03:55 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Sony buys 'Playroom' and 'The Persistence' developer Firesprite
Sony has added another developer to its growing stable at PlayStation Studios. Firesprite, which is behind The Playroom and The Playroom VR, has become the company's 14th studio."Firesprite i...
03:04 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Eufys SpaceView baby monitor is 22 percent off at Amazon
If youre in the market for a baby monitor, now would be a good time to snap up a Eufy Spaceview set. The company has discounted its popular single-camera kit to $125 just clip the on-page coupon for ...
03:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Senator Warren urges Amazon to tackle COVID-19 misinformation
A month before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the West in March 2020, Amazon pledged to remove products that claimed to cure the coronavirus. However, items that promote misinformation about ...
02:51 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget NASA will finally launch the James Webb Space Telescope on December 18th
NASA's long-delayed James Webb Space Telescope is close to entering service. The agency now plans to launch the telescope on December 18th, 2021, just a few months after testing completed in late ...
02:05 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Roku's first non-Quibi movie is a Christmas special
Roku is finally expanding its original content beyond a parade of Quibi shows. The company has revealed that its first original feature-length movie (outside of acquired material) is Zoey's Extrao...
01:55 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget DJIs latest phone gimbal also works as a selfie stick
DJI has revealed its latest gimbal for smartphones and, as a recent leak suggested, the Osmo Mobile 5 has an extending arm that allows you to use it as a selfie stick. The company says this model, whi...
01:30 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget The Gmail app will soon make voice and video calls
Google is keen to make Gmail your go-to hub for more than just messages. As The Vergenoted, Google is rolling out a larger Workspace update (more on that shortly) that will add direct calling via Goog...
12:50 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget GOG's store adds six classic 'Star Trek' games
If you're a fan of classic Star Trek games, GOG has some new offerings that may grab your attention. The site now offers no less than six new titles in its store: Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force ...
12:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Spotify opens up Release Radar for brand sponsorships, starting with Disney
Release Radar is one of the most popular algorithmically generated playlists on Spotify, and for good reason. The mix is updated weekly with a collection of new material from the artists you listen to...
12:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Snapchat makes it easier to track and celebrate friends' birthdays
Snap is introducing a fun new way for Snapchat users to track and celebrate the birthdays of their friends. The companys new Birthday Mini gives you one place to see a list of all the upcoming birthda...
11:15 am GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Apples next iPhone event is next week
I thought BMWs bizarre crystal sculpture car dash was going to be the weirdest vehicle of the week, but Hyundai thought otherwise. Not only does it involve next-gen fuel cell technology a car fuel sy...
10:50 am GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Microsoft issues Windows attack warning that uses malicious Office files
Attackers are actively exploiting a Microsoft remote code execution vulnerability using malicious Office files, the tech giant has warned. The vulnerability known as CVE-2021-40444 affects Windows Ser...
10:10 am GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Amazon's cashierless 'Just Walk Out' tech is coming to Whole Foods stores
After launching it in Go stores and then bringing it to larger Fresh supermarkets, Amazon's cashierless "Just Walk Out" tech will soon arrive in two Whole Foods locations. The service, w...
09:35 am GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget LG claims its new 'Real Folding Window' display material is as hard as glass
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 devices did very well in their home country, and market research groups like Counterpoint believe foldable shipments are bound to grow in the coming years. F...
09:00 am GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget HBO Max arrives in Europe on October 26th
HBO Max is heading to Europe. Back in June, the streaming service finally became available outside the US when it expanded to 39 territories across Latin America and the Caribbean. Now, the WarnerMedi...
08:22 am GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget PayPal acquires buy now, pay later provider Paidy
PayPal is continuing its push into buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services with the acquisition of Japanese company Paidy for 300 billion yen ($2.7 billion), Bloomberg has reported. That represents its seco...
06:25 am GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon is an ultralight laptop with an OLED display
Lenovo has announced a new lineup of PCs, tablets and monitors at Tech World 2021. The most notable of the bunch is the IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon a 14-inch Windows 11 laptop that weighs 2.37 lbs and is e...
04:08 am GMT - Wed, September 8, 2021
Engadget Microsoft snaps up in-browser video editing software startup Clipchamp
Microsoft's latest acquisition could add an easy-to-use video editing experience to its software suite. The tech giant has purchased a startup called Clipchamp, which is known for its in-browser v...
11:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget The latest animated Pokmon movie is coming to Netflix on October 8th
After making its debut in Japan last year, the Pokmon franchises 23rd animated movie is making its way to Netflix. Outside of Japan, China and Korea, Pokmon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will debut...
09:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Twitter web test lets you remove followers without blocking them
Twitter has launched its second feature test in one day, and this one could be particularly helpful if you've ever been subjected to online abuse. A newly available web test lets you remove follow...
08:45 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Apple loses automotive executive Doug Field to Ford
Add another wrinkle to Apples oft-rumored efforts to build its own electric vehicle. On Tuesday, Ford announced the hire of Doug Field. The former Tesla executive, known for his involvement in the dev...
08:10 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Continental's eco-friendly concept tire includes a renewable tread
Many efforts are underway to reduce the environmental impact of cars, but what about the tires those cars ride on? Continental thinks it might help. Roadshowreports the company has introduced the Cont...
07:55 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Latest 'Call of Duty: Vanguard' trailer offers a first look at multiplayer
With Vanguard, Activisions Call of Duty franchise is returning to the Second World War for the first time since 2017s WWII. We already had a chance to take in the new single-player story lead develope...
07:30 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget A Chinese EV startup wants to build a ridable robot unicorn for kids
Never mind buying a robot dog for your kids you might just get them a mythical creature instead. Chinese EV maker Xpeng has teased a robot unicorn meant for children to ride. As SCMPnotes, the quadru...
06:59 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Netflix is releasing an interactive WWE horror movie on October 5th
Netflix and WWE have been working together for quite a while, and their next project is a little spookier than usual. Escape the Undertaker is an interactive horror movie that's coming to Netflix ...
06:11 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Twitter's latest test gives iOS users a larger, edge-to-edge view of photos
Twitter is an increasingly visual social network, and it's accordingly giving your media some more breathing room. The company has started testing an "edge-to-edge" timeline on iOS that ...
06:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget 'The Matrix Resurrections' teasers keep changing with different clips from the film
Ahead of September 9th, when it plans to share the first full trailer from The Matrix Resurrections, Warner Bros. has launched a teaser for the upcoming film. The website, whatisthematrix.com, offers ...
05:42 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Hulu's basic and ad-free plans are increasing by a dollar per month
Disney is jacking up the prices of two Hulu plans. As of October 8th, the standard plan is increasing from $6 to $7 per month, and the ad-free option is also jumping up by a dollar a month to $13. As ...
05:20 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Technics made a black version of its SL-1200 turntable you can actually buy
After dipping its toes in the world of Bluetooth earbuds last year, Technics is back to releasing new turntables and audiophile equipment. The company announced a raft of new products on Monday. The S...
05:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget The fight to study what happens on Facebook
Facebook recently added a new report to its transparency center. The "widely viewed content" report was ostensibly meant to shed light on whats been a long-running debate: What is the most p...
04:45 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Microsoft rolls out a personalized news feed called Start
Microsoft is rolling out a revamped personalized news service called Start. The feed will be baked into the Windows 10 taskbar and the Windows 11 widgets section. You can also access it via the web, i...
04:24 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget El Salvador starts accepting Bitcoin as legal currency
El Salvador is officially the first country in the world to accept Bitcoin as legal currency. CNBCreports the Central American nation's Bitcoin law took effect on September 7th, letting Salvadoran...
04:11 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Apple will hold its iPhone 13 event on September 14th
You won't have to wait long to learn more about the iPhone 13 and more. Apple has announced a "California Streaming" event on September 14th at 1PM Eastern. The invitation doesn't o...
02:44 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Bose's high-end Smart Soundbar 900 includes Dolby Atmos support
Bose has announced a new soundbar that replaces the Smart Soundbar 700 at the higher end of its lineup. Unlike the previous model, the Smart Soundbar 900 has Dolby Atmos support.The company claims the...
02:30 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget How to make the most of that Instant Pot you just bought
Few kitchen appliances have reached the same cult status as the Instant Pot. With 1.9 million members on the official Instant Pot Facebook group, more than 100 fan-created online groups, around 30,000...
01:15 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Apple's iPad Air drops to $500 at Amazon
While Apple's entry-level iPad is ideal for those with strict budgets, we consider the iPad Air to be the best tablet in the company's lineup for most people. Those on the fence about shelling...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget An 'Alan Wake' 4K remaster is coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC this fall
The future's looking rosy for Remedy Entertainment after the success of the excellent Control. Not only are more games in that series on the way, the studio is reviving one of its other beloved ti...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Impossible's plant-based nuggets are now available in select restaurants
Though it was teased earlier this year, Impossible Foods officially launched its plant-based chicken nuggets today. Mostly made out of soy protein and sunflower oil, the Impossible Chicken Nuggets wil...
11:40 am GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget WhatsApp may let you block your 'last seen' status contact by contact
WhatsApp has come under fire of late for its privacy policies, but an upcoming update will actually give you a bit more control over your privacy settings, according to WaBetaInfo.com. Several years b...
11:15 am GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: NASA gets its first sample of Mars
Singapore is well known for its tough laws (and penalties for flouting them). Now it has a new ally in the fight against chewing gum, littering and bigger misdemeanors. The country has started testing...
10:06 am GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Apple references four new iPhone models in MagSafe FCC filing
Apple may be gearing up to launch four new iPhones at its next event that's expected to happen sometime this month. 9to5Mac and MacRumors have spotted an FCC filing for a revised MagSafe charger, ...
09:00 am GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Polestar made a working version of its electric cargo sled
Polestar's electric cargo sled now exists as more than just a pretty 3D render. The EV maker has unveiled its first working prototype of the Re:Move it introduced half a year earlier. The three-wh...
08:57 am GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Hyundai's 'Hydrogen Vision 2040' includes trailer drones and a fuel cell supercar
Despite its problems including inefficiency and pollution, Hyundai is betting big on hydrogen. The company has unveiled a new strategy called Hydrogen Vision 2040, including next-gen fuel cell technol...
06:50 am GMT - Tue, September 7, 2021
Engadget Singapore has deployed robots to patrol public areas
Singapore is known for having stringent laws and for having surveillance cameras all over the city-state. In the future, it may also deploy robots to keep an eye out for rule breakers in fact, Singap...
11:30 pm GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget ProtonMail under fire after giving authorities an activist's IP address
ProtonMail, an email service that prides itself on security with end-to-end encryption, is facing criticism after it gave up a French climate activist's IP address to Swiss police. As TechCrunch r...
07:12 pm GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget California could force Amazon to improve conditions for warehouse workers
A California bill centered around warehouse labor issues is set to go to a State Senate vote this week. Should it become law, the legislation could require Amazon and other warehouse companies to make...
05:30 pm GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' Top Gun expansion delayed to May 2022
After a number of delays, Top Gun: Maverick was supposed to finally arrive in theaters in November. Not so. Paramount has pushed back the release date once again, and the long-awaited sequel is now se...
04:30 pm GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget Renault's Megane E-Tech Electric could help rescue workers put out battery fires faster
Renault unveiled the Megane E-Tech Electric at the IAA Munich Motor Show on Monday. While the specs seem decent enough, it's the safety functions that are the most eye-catching aspect of this elec...
03:30 pm GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget NASA says the Mars Perseverance rover has collected its first sample
After initially failing to capture a rock sample, NASA has confirmed that Perseverance succeeded in its second attempt. The space agency has verified that a pencil-width core of rust-colored rock is s...
02:39 pm GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget Amazon is running a Labor Day sale on Kindles and Fire tablets
Amazon is offering discounts on a swathe of Kindles and Fire tablets for Labor Day. While the price cuts might not be quite as hefty as those you'd find on Prime Day, they're still solid, and ...
01:25 pm GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget Apple's AirPods Pro are on sale for $180 again
Apple's AirPods Pro are some of the best true wireless earbuds that an iPhone user can buy, and they're on sale for $180 again, at both Amazon and Best Buy. We scored them an 87 in our review ...
12:50 pm GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget Volkswagen's ID.Buzz electric minivan appears as a self-driving prototype
Volkswagen has shown its closest look yet at the ID.Buzz minivan in the form of a self-driving prototype developed in collaboration with Argo AI, TechCrunch has reported. If you disregard the mild cam...
11:17 am GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: NASA's air taxi testing
Good morning! I hope all our US readers are having a great Labor Day weekend, but you know how it is: Tech news doesnt stop. But before we get into NASA and air taxis...Over the weekend, a group of 11...
10:37 am GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget Volkswagen's ID.Life is an urban EV that will enter production by 2025
Volkswagen has added another piece to its EV puzzle with the launch of the ID.Life concept, a front-wheel drive EV aimed at city-dwellers, the company announced at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich. The sma...
08:52 am GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget BMW's 'recyclable' i Vision Circular Concept EV has a weird crystal interface
Concept cars are often a way for automakers to present upcoming production vehicles, but at the IAA Mobility 2021 conference, BMW is taking a more eccentric path. The automaker's i Vision Circular...
07:27 am GMT - Mon, September 6, 2021
Engadget Smart's Mini-like EV concept shows off its larger vehicle ambitions
In 2019, Mercedes teamed up with Volvo automaker Geely to transform Smart into an EV-only brand with new vehicles to arrive in 2022. We're starting to see the fruits of this collaboration with the...
09:15 pm GMT - Sun, September 5, 2021
Engadget House representatives sent a letter to Yahoo's CEO... from 2017
A tip to members of Congress: if you're going to send an angrily-worded letter to a technology CEO, make sure they're still working at the company. A group of 11 House Republicans has sent let...
05:52 pm GMT - Sun, September 5, 2021
Engadget Mercedes' latest EVs include a G-Class concept and the EQE sedan
Mercedes' growing electric car plans include a rethink of one of its most iconic vehicles. The brand has kicked off Germany's IAA show by introducing a slew of new concept and production EVs, ...
04:30 pm GMT - Sun, September 5, 2021
Engadget Pixel 3 owners say their phones are bricking without warning
More and more Pixel 3 owners are grappling with a problem that can render their phones useless. According to Ars Technica, growing numbers of Pixel 3 and 3 XL users on Google's IssueTracker, the c...
03:21 pm GMT - Sun, September 5, 2021
Engadget The next iPhone's rumored satellite calls might only work in certain areas
You may have to temper your expectations for the next iPhone's rumored satellite communications. As 9to5Macreports, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims in his "Power On" newsletter that e...
02:12 pm GMT - Sun, September 5, 2021
Engadget 'Horizon Forbidden West' PS4 buyers will get a free PS5 upgrade after all
Sony won't make you pay to upgrade Horizon Forbidden West after all. The company's Interactive Entertainment chief Jim Ryan announced that Forbidden West PS4 players will get to upgrade to the...
08:59 pm GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget Listings hint an 'Alan Wake' remaster is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X in October
Those longstanding murmurs of an Alan Wake revival might just have some merit. Well-known sleuth Wario64 has spotted Rakuten listings for an Alan Wake Remastered title that would launch on PS4, PS5, X...
08:00 pm GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget NASA starts flight testing with Joby's electric air taxi
NASA just took an important step toward making flying taxis a practical reality. The agency has started flight testing with Joby Aviation's electric VTOL aircraft to help model and simulate future...
06:01 pm GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget Study says Europe is 21 years behind its emissions reduction goals
Europe might be making progress on reducing emissions, but its largest utility company doesn't think officials are moving quickly enough. Reutersreports Enel has issued a study warning Europe coul...
04:36 pm GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget Germany wants phone makers to offer 7 years of security updates
Your current phone might get security patches for several years to come, at least if Germany has its way. C'treports the German federal government is pushing the European Union to require seven ye...
04:00 pm GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget ICYMI: We see how the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 performs in the real world
We checked out a couple of ambitious Samsung products this week, plus a few other gadgets. Cherlynn Low tested the Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone, which is the third generation of Samsungs foldable hybrid...
03:30 pm GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget Hitting the Books: What exactly did Jodi Foster hear in 'Contact'?
Art may imitate life but it rarely does so with realistic fidelity. As Naomi Pequette, Space Science Programs Specialist at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, argues in her essay "The Sound...
02:44 pm GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget Amazon Eero 6 WiFi router packs are up to 38 percent off for Labor Day
You might not have to pay much to get a modern mesh WiFi network up and running. Amazon is selling three-packs of its Eero 6 router at heavily discounted prices as part of a Labor Day sale, starting a...
01:38 pm GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget Nintendo is reportedly adding Game Boy titles to its Switch Online service
The Nintendo Switch Online subscription service may give you access to games newer than NES and SNES titles in the near future. According to the latest Nate the Hate podcast, Nintendo might be adding ...
01:00 pm GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget Labor Day TV sales knock hundreds off LG and Sony OLED sets
Labor Day is another good time of the year to pick up a new TV. While not as rife with sales as Black Friday or even the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, this holiday weekend still has TV deals wor...
04:42 am GMT - Sat, September 4, 2021
Engadget Facebook AI mislabels video of Black men as 'Primates' content
Facebook has apologized after its AI slapped an egregious label on a video of Black men. According to The New York Times, users who recently watched a video posted by Daily Mail featuring Black men sa...
11:12 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Rivians electric pickup and SUV officially have over 300 miles of range
In a few short weeks, Rivian will start shipping its first R1T pickup and R1S SUV "Launch Edition" models to consumers. If youve been thinking about preordering one of the vehicles, youve ha...
09:31 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Lyft and Uber will cover legal fees of drivers sued under Texas abortion law
Lyft will cover the legal fees of drivers sued under the state of Texas recently enacted SB8 abortion law, the company announced on Friday. The law prohibits women from terminating a pregnancy after s...
09:12 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Neil Gaimans Dead Boy Detectives might be adapted into an HBO Max series
Fans of Neil Gaiman could soon see another of the authors creations get the TV treatment. According to a report from Variety, WarnerMedia has ordered a pilot for a potential HBO Max series featuring t...
08:02 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget BMW's latest concept EV is a modern mini-bike for beginners
BMWs Motorrad division has been on something of a roll in recent years, delivering fun and futuristic concept vehicles. Take the CE 04 electric scooter as an example. It looks like the companys design...
06:56 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Overwatch League's 2022 season will start on an early build of 'Overwatch 2'
Though the Overwatch League's post-season gets underway this weekend, league officials are already making plans for next year. OWL vice-president Jon Spector wrote on Twitter that the current plan...
06:11 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Nissan is testing a more efficient way to recycle rare-earth metals from EV motors
Working since 2017 with Tokyos Waseda University, Nissan says it has developed and recently started testing a new recycling process that represents a more efficient and cost-effective way of recoverin...
05:34 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Segway's robot mower uses GPS to stay on your lawn
Segway is moving into the robot mower market with the Navimow. What sets this model apart from many others is that you don't need to install a boundary wire. Instead, Navimow uses GPS and other se...
05:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget NASA's first lunar rover will scour the moon's south pole for water in 2023
Once you get offworld, count water among your most valuable resources: drink it, wash in it, use it to power your spacecraft. This humble molecule is critical to space exploration and exoplanetary col...
04:33 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget 'Battlefield Mobile' beta is coming to Android devices this fall
Since April, weve known EA has been working on a standalone mobile version of its popular Battlefield games it plans to release sometime in 2022. This week, the publisher shared new details on the upc...
03:55 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget WhatsApp's iOS-to-Android chat history transfer tool rolls out to Samsung devices
WhatsApp has started rolling out its long-awaited cross-platform chat history transfer feature. First announced at Samsungs recent Unpacked event, the tool allows you to move your chat history, includ...
03:37 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget 'Fortnite' will host another big season-ending event on September 12th
The current Fortnite season will wrap up in a little over a week, and once again, Epic Games plans to go out with a bang. Chapter 2 Season 7 is centered around an alien invasion of the island, an...
02:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Bosch's stink-removal gadget just swaps one smell for another
According to the National Park Service, washing machines are bad for our planet, so bad in fact that they can use up to 41 gallons of water per load. Thats not ideal given the prevalence of droughts a...
01:25 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Apple is delaying its child safety features
Apple says it's delaying the rollout of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) detection tools "to make improvements" following pushback from critics. The features include one that analyzes ...
12:45 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget JD.com removes 'Super Mario Maker 2,' 'FIFA 21' and 84 other games in China
China's second largest e-commerce platform JD.com will stop selling up to 86 games following a crackdown on gaming that limits children to three hours per week, the South China Morning Post (SCMP)...
12:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Engadget Podcast: Satellite on iPhone, Windows 11, Neill Blomkamp on 'Demonic'
We're back after a week off, and we've got a lot of news to catch up on! This week, Devindra chats with Senior Editor Daniel Cooper about the iPhone potentially getting satellite phone connect...
12:15 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget The best Labor Day tech sales we could find
This week brought more and more gadget deals as Labor Day weekend inched closer. Many of this week's deals are still available right now, including Amazon's discount on the first- and second-g...
12:05 pm GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget The Apple Watch Series 6 falls back to $249
Update 8:42am ET: Amazon has limited stock of the 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 Product Red Edition.Amazon and Best Buy are giving you another chance to grab a 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 for the lowest pri...
11:15 am GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Dining in Gotham City
Among all the themed restaurants and dining experiences in the world, Park Row, a new dining venture in London, tries to keep things a little classier than the rest. No costumed heroes for a selfie wi...
09:35 am GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Apple leads the way as smartwatches dominate the wearable band market
The wearable market as a whole grew 5.6 percent last quarter, largely due to sales of smartwatches at the expense of basic bands, according to research firm Canalys. The boost was driven by Apple, whi...
08:32 am GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Apple faces probe from US labor board over complaints of hostile working conditions
Apple has been under fire lately after current and former employees shared stories of harassment, retaliation and sexism in the company. Now, the US National Labor Relations Board is looking into case...
07:36 am GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Musical instrument company Roli files for administration, will relaunch as Luminary
Roli, the modular musical instrument business backed by Pharrell Williams and Grimes, has entered administration in the UK, the company has confirmed. It will now relaunch as Luminary, with an emphasi...
05:10 am GMT - Fri, September 3, 2021
Engadget Amazon will reportedly release its own TVs in the US this year
If you shop for electronics on Cyber Monday this year, your options might include Amazon-branded TVs. According to Insider, the e-commerce giant is planning to launch its own TVs in the US as soon as ...
11:43 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget 'Marvel's Midnight Suns' is a card-based tactical RPG
When Firaxis announced Marvels Midnight Suns last week, the studios Jake Solomon promised the game would share zero mechanics with XCOM, but said little else about how its gameplay systems would work....
10:21 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Fujifilms $3,999 GFX 50S II is its most affordable medium format camera yet
Fujifilm has announced the latest addition to its GFX family of cameras. Body-only, the new GFX 50S II will debut at $3,999, making it the companys most affordable medium format camera to date. Thats ...
09:19 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Audi's Grandsphere concept EV is a self-driving living room on wheels
If Audi's Skysphere concept is a driver's car with an autonomous option, the company's follow-up is the polar opposite. The automaker has introduced a Grandsphere concept electric sedan th...
08:35 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget FAA grounds Virgin Galactic space flights during anomaly investigation (updated)
Virgin Galactic is having a particularly bad day. Reutersreports the Federal Aviation Administration has barred Virgin from flying SpaceShipTwo while the agency investigates an anomaly in the descent ...
08:03 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget GM suspends production at North American plants amid ongoing chip shortages
The global semiconductor shortage is about to claim another casualty. Starting on Monday, General Motors will temporarily halt production at all but four of its North American factories due to chip su...
07:32 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget There's no way to upgrade 'Horizon Forbidden West' from PS4 to PS5
Horizon Forbidden West, probably the biggest PlayStation exclusive announced since the PS5 launch, is set to arrive in February. With the release date coming soon, developer Guerilla Games is opening ...
07:04 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Twitter will soon let you tip other users with bitcoin
Ever see a real good tweet that makes you stop and think "that amused or informed me to the extent I want to give that person a monetary tip"? Twitter's Tip Jar has let users do just tha...
06:49 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Amazon releases first 'Wheel of Time' trailer ahead of its November 19th debut
Amazon has shared the first trailer for its long-awaited adaptation of Robert Jordans Wheel of Time. If youre a newcomer to the fantasy series, the clip sketches out the basics of the world the author...
06:28 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Hyundai's Genesis brand will switch entirely to electric powertrains in 2025
Hyundai has bet big on EVs and that gamble is paying off with the Korean automaker pacing ahead of many larger companies in the industry in the race towards electrification. The company continued that...
06:10 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget THQ Nordic will announce six new games at a September 17th event
There's another gaming-focused event to look forward to this month. A week after Sony's PlayStation showcase, THQ Nordic is running a 10th anniversary celebration with a look at what's ahe...
05:59 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Apple's AR headset will reportedly rely on another device due to limited processing power
More rumors suggest Apple's fabled AR and VR headset will depend on another device. The Informationsources claim the headset will need to wirelessly communicate with a host device like an iPhone, ...
05:52 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Virgin Galactic's 'Unity 23' flight will be its first for commercial research
Virgin Galactic announced on Wednesday that its upcoming "Unity 23" mission will include the first commercial research payload in the company's launch history that payload being three p...
05:45 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Roland Emmerich's 'Moonfall' asks what would happen if the Moon fell on Earth
How do you build on a filmography that includes disaster movies like The Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day? If youre Roland Emmerich, the answer is, quite simply, to drop the Moon on the planet....
05:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Razer Blade 14 review: Big power, small package
Razer has finally found the perfect balance between power and portability with the Blade 14. It features AMD's latest processor, NVIDIA's RTX 30-series GPUs, and a responsive 14-inch display, ...
05:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Facebook expands access to licensed music for game streams
Facebook Gaming is letting more creators play licensed music in the background while streaming gameplay. Streamers who have partner status have been able to spin tracks from a broad range of publisher...
04:45 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Several Final Fantasy games are coming to PlayStation Now
It'll soon be much easier to get your Final Fantasy fix if you subscribe to an all-you-can-play service. Both PlayStation Now and Xbox Game Pass are adding several games from the RPG franchise in ...
04:18 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Twitter is building a feature to automatically archive tweets
In 2018, Disney fired Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn over tweets he wrote between 2008 and 2012. While the company later rehired Gunn, hes just one of many people for whom an old social m...
04:10 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Locast suspends local TV streaming service in wake of court ruling
Local TV streaming service Locast has closed up shop, at least for the time being. It suspended operations following a ruling on Tuesday that it couldn't use its non-profit status as a legal shiel...
04:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget ASUS bets on OLED for all of its new creator laptops
ASUS has just four letters to sell you on its latest creator-focused notebooks: OLED. The company is bringing OLED screens to all of its new models, a move meant to differentiate them in the increasin...
03:41 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget YouTube Premium and Music now have 50 million subscribers combined
It didn't take long for YouTube to claim another milestone for its music services, although its significant isn't quite so clear. The Google-owned brand said it had racked up a combined 50 mil...
03:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Dining inside Park Row, London's DC Comics-themed restaurant
Theres no Bat-signal roaming the ceiling of the cavernous Park Row, no golden lasso or tiara under a glass case, no Green Lantern cocktail heavy on the creme de menthe. For a DC Comics-endorsed restau...
03:13 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget FTC bans spyware company SpyFone and its CEO from the surveillance industry
The Federal Trade Commission has banned spyware maker SpyFone and its CEO Scott Zuckerman from operating in the surveillance industry. The company has also been ordered to delete the data it allegedly...
02:47 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget WhatsApp faces $267 million EU fine over Facebook data sharing transparency
WhatsApp isn't just catching flak from users over its data sharing with Facebook. The Financial Timesreports the Irish Data Protection Commission has fined WhatsApp 225 million ($266.8 million) fo...
02:10 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget The best ultraportable laptops you can buy
A decade ago, youd be hard-pressed to find a laptop weighing less than three pounds with a profile slimmer than a paperback book. Now every manufacturer has at least one, making even some of the most ...
01:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Sony will hold a PlayStation showcase on September 9th
Sony's finally ready to show off more of what it's working on for PS5 for this holiday season and beyond. The company will hold a PlayStation Showcase on September 9th.The presentation, which ...
01:25 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget EU says internet providers' zero-rating violates net neutrality
Internet providers may be fond of zero-rating services (that is, their traffic doesn't count toward data caps), but they might want to think twice about that practice in Europe. As Fortunereports,...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget NVIDIA's Broadcast app now supports professional cameras
NVIDIA has rolled out a major update for its Broadcast app that finally makes it compatible with professional cameras. The chipmaker launched the application for PCs equipped with RTX GPUs in 2020 to ...
12:53 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Apple's Mac Mini M1 drops down to $600 at Amazon
Apple's Mac Mini M1 is a good option for those eager to replace an aging desktop but also want to conserve space. We've seen the machine go on sale a number of times this year, and now it'...
12:30 pm GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget JBL's fall lineup includes four new sets of wireless earbuds, starting at $80
When it comes trade show time, JBL typically debuts an entire truckload of newproducts. Although IFA isn't happening in Berlin this year due to COVID-19, the company is still ready to show off all...
11:15 am GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Locast's local TV streaming service loses legal protections
Locast, a company that claimed to improve access to local TV stations for people who cant get the signal via traditional means, has been dealt a blow by a New York Court. It lost a courtroom battle wi...
10:05 am GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Samsung has made a 200-megapixel smartphone sensor
Samsung has just thrown down a gauntlet and insisted that its newest imaging sensor may be the thing that knocks Sony off its perch. The Korean giant has today announced the ISOCELL HP1, which it says...
09:21 am GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget FAA opens probe into anomaly on Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceflight
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into an anomaly on the Virgin Galactic flight that carried Richard Branson to space. In a piece discussing not just that particular flight but the compan...
07:35 am GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Tesla ordered to share Autopilot data with the US traffic safety agency
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered Tesla to hand over detailed Autopilot data by October 22nd or else face fines of up to $115 million, according to The New York Times. ...
07:01 am GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget This weeks Lower Decks engages in old-school Trek tropes
This post contains minor spoilers for season two, episode four of Star Trek: Lower Decks.If you were a Star Trek newbie, todays episode of Lower Decks, Mugato, Gumato, is not a good place to start. It...
04:22 am GMT - Thu, September 2, 2021
Engadget Apple will allow some media apps to link outside the App Store for payments
Apple has been taking a lot of flak lately over the 30 percent cut it takes from app developers. Starting next year, though, certain developers will be able to avoid paying the tech giant a commission...
10:13 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget McFlurry machines keep breaking and the FTC wants answers
McDonalds McFlurry machine and its tendency to break down has been the inspiration for countless jokes and Twitter feuds, and now it could become the subject of a Federal Trade Commission investigatio...
09:11 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Reddit offers a non-response to uproar over COVID-19 misinformation
Reddit has finally cracked down on COVID-19 misinformation following growing calls to act, although it probably won't satisfy many of its critics. The social site has banned r/NoNewNormal and quar...
08:20 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Elon Musk warns the Tesla Roadster might not ship until at least 2023
Add the Roadster to the list of delayed Tesla vehicles. On Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk said the performance EV wouldnt make its previously announced 2022 shipment date. 2021 has been the year of super cr...
08:05 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget RED's latest 8K pro camera has a new sensor that shoots 120FPS RAW video
RED is determined to stay at the forefront of 8K video recording, and its latest pro camera might just be proof. DPReviewnotes that RED has unveiled the V-Raptor ST, its first camera in the DSMC3 line...
07:52 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget SpaceX says Amazon is trying to delay Starlink because it can't compete
SpaceX isn't pulling any punches in its response to Amazon's latest stalling tactics. Yesterday, SpaceX told the FCC that Amazon is purposefully trying to delay proposals for its Starlink sate...
07:11 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget HBO Max app lands on Vizio SmartCast TVs
Watching HBO Max shows and movies on a TV is getting a little easier for Vizio owners. SmartCast TVs now have a native HBO Max app, so you won't need to cast content from another device. Along wit...
06:54 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Apple reportedly asks US employees to share their vaccination status
Apple has asked all of its US employees to share their vaccination status voluntarily. According to Bloomberg, the company recently sent out a memo requesting workers, whether they currently work out ...
06:30 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget 'PUBG' creator Brendan Greene leaves Krafton to form independent studio
Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, best known as creator of PUBG: Battlegrounds (previously known as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds), is going independent. His PlayerUnknown Productions stud...
06:20 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget DJI's next gimbal might be able to extend like a selfie stick
It looks like DJI is preparing to release a new smartphone gimbal. A leak shared by WinFuture and subsequently spotted by The Verge shows the Osmo Mobile 5. New to this model is a telescoping mechanis...
06:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Twitter opens Super Follow subscriptions for some creators
Twitter is finally flipping the switch on Super Follows, its new subscription feature that allows creators to charge their followers for exclusive content. Starting today, the company is making the fe...
05:30 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Marvels 'What If?' expands beyond its anthology beginnings
The following contains spoilers for episodes three and four of 'What If...?'Theres a Twilight Zone episode Im particularly fond of called A World of His Own, where a writer discovers that ever...
05:20 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget CDPR still plans to release 'Cyberpunk 2077' and 'The Witcher 3' console upgrades in 2021
CD Projekt Red hasn't revealed exactly when it will roll out the long-promised PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrades for Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. However, it says it's...
05:07 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget TimTheTatman is the latest major Twitch streamer to defect to YouTube
DrLupo isn't the only big-name Twitch streamer leaving for YouTube. TimTheTatman (aka Tim Betar) has announced he will stream "exclusively" on YouTube Gaming as of September 2nd. He didn...
04:46 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Twitter tests new harassment prevention feature with Safety Mode
Twitter is experimenting with its most aggressive anti-harassment features to date. The company will start testing Safety Mode a new account setting that automatically blocks accounts using potentiall...
04:45 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Hints about the arthouse horror game created by a NIN guitarist and AAA veteran
There are secrets buried in the first video from Eyes Out. Its just two minutes long and filled with overlapping shots of drums, mics, guitars and snakelike cables packed into a lonely desert hideaway...
04:18 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Qualcomm aptX Lossless delivers CD quality sound over Bluetooth
About a year ago, if you wanted to stream lossless audio tracks to your phone, you essentially had one option: Tidal. A lot has changed since then, with Apple recently rolling out support for lossless...
04:06 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Samsung's Neo QLED 4K TVs now come in very large (and very small) sizes
Samsung is eager to court home theater enthusiasts who want high-end TVs at less-than-common sizes. The tech giant has introduced multiple new sizes for some of its premium sets. Most notably, the Neo...
03:44 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Microsoft will hold a Surface event on September 22nd
Microsoft will hold its next event on September 22nd, where it will show off the latest Surface hardware. The event starts at 11AM ET.The company didn't explicitly say this is about Surface, but t...
03:22 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget 'Seinfeld' will stream on Netflix starting October 1st
It took two years, but Netflix is finally ready to stream Seinfeld. Varietyreports that Netflix will make the show about nothing available on October 1st. All nine seasons and 180 episodes will be ava...
03:08 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget No Man's Sky gets alien settlements you can take charge of
No Man's Sky just celebrated its fifth anniversary, and to underscore just how far the game has come since its rocky debut, Hello Games has released the 17th major update for the space exploration...
02:27 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Facebook now offers fantasy sports and pop culture games
Facebook wants in on the predictive games trend. The social media giant has launched a Fantasy Games feature in the US and Canada with "free, simple" sports and pop culture prediction titles...
02:02 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Apple says eight states have signed up to let people store IDs in Wallet
Residents of some states will soon be able to add their drivers license or state ID to Apple Wallet, and Apple has revealed which states will support the initiative at the outset. Arizona and Georgia ...
01:26 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Toyota's self-driving shuttles return to the Paralympics following crash
Toyota's e-Palette is back in service. As Roadshowreports, the automaker has resumed use of its self-driving shuttle at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo following a collision with a visually impaired...
01:03 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Samsung's Premiere 4K projector is $1,000 off right now
One of Samsung's latest ultra-short throw projectors has been discounted by $1,000 as part of a larger sale on Amazon. The Premiere Projector with a 4.2.2 channel sound system is down to $5,498 y...
12:30 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Must-have gear to make traveling with kids easier
Traveling with young children is like trying to turn a cruise ship: Its cumbersome, takes a significant amount of planning and requires a team effort. Because I apparently lack any amount of common se...
12:00 pm GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Spotify is taking over Delta's entire in-flight audio section
Spotify has announced that it's taking over the audio section of Delta's in-flight seatback entertainment by offering its most popular playlists along with 42 select podcast series starting on...
11:40 am GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Google is reportedly making its own ARM-based Chromebook processors
In the future, Chromebooks may be powered by Google's own CPUs: According to Nikkei Asia, the company is developing processors for Chrome OS-powered laptops and tablets in-house. It's not such...
11:15 am GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: Windows 11 will be available (for some) on October 5th
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will be available on October 5th as a free upgrade for qualifying Windows 10 systems, as well as on new PCs shipping after that date. But it isnt for everyone; ...
10:42 am GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Locast loses legal protections that keep its local TV streaming service alive
A company purporting to improve access to local TV stations for people who cant access the signal via traditional means has been dealt a blow by a New York Court. Locast has lost the courtroom skirmis...
09:47 am GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Philips Hue lights can now sync with Spotify
Starting today, you'll be able to link your Philips Hue smart lights with your Spotify account. You can already make Hue lights dance to the music you're playing through the Hue Sync, which ca...
07:47 am GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Alexa will now speak louder if it detects a lot of background noise
Amazon has rolled out a new feature for Alexa that can make sure you hear what the voice assistant says even while the TV's on or while people are talking. According to The Verge, the new feature ...
06:55 am GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Twitch streamers are taking a day off to protest hate raids
Twitch streamers are planning to step away from the platform on September 1st for a day of protest, the Washington Post has reported. The #DayOffTwitch action aims to bring attention to a recent burst...
04:59 am GMT - Wed, September 1, 2021
Engadget Privacy advocates raise concerns about US-built biometric system for Afghans
The United States created a biometric system to register as many Afghans as possible over 15 years ago, and it's become a cause for concern now that the Taliban has taken over. According to NBC Ne...
08:48 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Google delays mandatory return to office until January 2022
Google is once again pushing back its return to in-person work. CEO Sundar Pichai told employees the company is delaying the mandatory return to office until January 2022. The current voluntary scheme...
07:45 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Google adds shipping and return labels to product listings in search and shopping tool
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Google plans to surface the shipping and return policies of stores that list items on its platforms to help consumers quickly find out if they can get free...
07:09 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget LinkedIn is shutting down its Stories feature after a year
LinkedIn is ditching Stories. The company will shut down the feature by the end of September, a year after rolling it out. As it turns out, ephemeral posts aren't a perfect fit for every social ne...
06:53 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Samsung adds Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 features to older foldable phones
You won't have to buy a Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Flip 3 to get their software upgrades. Samsung is rolling out a One UI 3.1.1 update that brings many of those phones' multitasking and app resizing f...
06:33 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Punishing platformer 'Ghostrunner' adds accessibility mode
Ghostrunner was one of the best surprises of 2020. Its a stylish first-person platformer that takes the best elements of Titanfalls parkour mechanics and adds a cyberpunk twist to the proceedings. Its...
05:25 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget EA dips back into college football with Campus Legends event in Madden NFL 22
Electronic Arts is dipping back into college football with a limited-time mode in Madden NFL 22. The Campus Legends mode features ten school teams, including rosters filled with college football icons...
05:13 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget You can now shop for e-bikes and electric scooters at Best Buy
Best Buy is jumping on the e-bike bandwagon. Starting today, you can visit the retailers website to purchase powered bicycles, as well as electric scooters and mopeds from brands like Unagi, Bird, Seg...
04:38 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Amazon may jump into live audio with a focus on music
Amazon may be the next to hop on the live audio bandwagon, although its take might not be what you'd expect. Axiossources claim Amazon is developing a live audio offering that would focus on music...
04:24 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Facebook will reduce political content in the News Feed starting today
Facebook is planning to reduce political content in the News Feed starting today, it confirmed to Engadget. The move, which was first reported by Axios, follows tests in the US, Canada, Brazil and Ind...
04:18 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget NBA 2K22 enhancements include tweaks to dribbling, blocking and shooting
With NBA 2K22s September 10th release date fast approaching, 2K has shared a first look at the games PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S version. The publisher calls this a gameplay reveal, but it's...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Chrome beta's experimental cards help you resume recent tasks
Google might just save you from hitting your browser's "back" button (or sifting through your history) more than you'd like. The company is rolling out a Chrome beta feature that add...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Strava makes its location sharing safety feature free
Social fitness network Strava has made one of its most useful safety features available to all users. Starting today, anyone not just those with a subscription can use the apps Beacon feature to sha...
02:41 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Google Calendar can show how much of your time is taken up by meetings
Most of us have had meetings that simply could have been an email. Google Calendar will soon provide insights on how you spend your work day, including how long you spend in meetings, so you can find ...
02:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Hyundai's next robotaxi is an upgraded Ioniq 5 EV
Motional, the autonomy-focused joint venture from Hyundai and Aptiv, has chosen its next robotaxi and it's entirely what you'd expect. The company has revealed that its first commercial robot...
01:26 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Windows 11 will be available on October 5th
After months of hype, Windows 11 has a release date. Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will be available on October 5th, both as a free upgrade for qualifying Windows 10 systems as well as new P...
01:15 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones have improved ANC and a familiar design
Bose introduced its QuietComfort 35 II headphones back in 2017, and despite debuting the stellar Bose 700 model in 2019, the company was adamant its QC line wasn't going away. Now the QC35 II has ...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Spotifys shared Blend playlists will rank your music compatibility with a friend
Back in June, Spotify introduced Blend, a shared playlist that pulls together songs from your listening history and that of a friends. Today, that feature is not only rolling out to Spotify users glob...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Jabra promises clearer calls with its Elite 7 Pro noise-cancelling earbuds
Jabra's latest true wireless earbud redesign is here. Following the introduction of the Elite 65t in 2018, the company has been keen on updating its lineup every year or so. Today, it introduced t...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget NVIDIA's latest tech makes AI voices more expressive and realistic
The voices on Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant and other AI assistants are far ahead of old-school GPS devices, but they still lack the rhythms, intonation and other qualities that make speech sou...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Jabra's new feature-packed Elite 3 true wireless earbuds are only $80
When it comes to true wireless earbuds, Jabra consistently covers nearly all the bases. The company has continued to improve design, features and technology since the Elite 65t, but there was one thin...
12:43 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Amazon's Echo Show 5s are cheaper than ever starting at $45
If you missed the previous sale earlier this month, you have another chance to grab one of Amazon's Echo Show 5s for less. Both the first- and second-gen versions of the compact smart display are ...
12:30 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Netgear's 5G mobile hotspot router with WiFi 6 is now available for $700
If you often need to tether to get internet, Netgear has a very interesting new product if you can afford it. The Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (unlocked) takes a 5G SIM card that's compat...
12:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Polaroid's Now connected camera comes with five clip-on lens filters
Polaroid is adding to its line-up of products that mix retro looks with modern smarts. The new Polaroid Now+ is an analog camera with Bluetooth connectivity and five physical lens filters. It's th...
11:45 am GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget South Korea will force Google and Apple to allow third-party payments
In a blow to both Apple and Google, South Korea has today passed a law requiring major app stores to allow alternative payment methods. The Wall Street Journal reports that the bill, due to be rubber-...
11:30 am GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Dead Space fans can get a sneak peek at the remake today
EAs Motive Studios will offer an early look at its upcoming Dead Space remake during a Twitch stream scheduled for 1PM ET, the developer announced on Monday. Fans of the classic survival horror game w...
11:19 am GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget The Morning After: China slashes kids gaming time to three hours a week,
For anyone struggling to tear kids away from consoles and phones for dinner, homework and, well, real life, spare a thought for the Chinese youth. China has announced a further crackdown on the time c...
10:53 am GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 gets an official walkie talkie app
Samsung has launched a walkie talkie app for its smartwatches similar to Apple's, giving you a way to chat with friends without having to make a call. By "smartwatches," though, we reall...
09:25 am GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget Apple's rumored iPhone satellite support may be for emergency calls and messages
The rumored satellite features for future iPhones are reserved for emergency uses only, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. A few days ago, a report by well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the n...
07:05 am GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget HBO Max and YouTube are now available on Spectrum TV
Spectrum TV has made major streaming service additions to its digital cable service and live TV app with HBO Max and YouTube, parent Charter has announced. You'll be able to access both apps on ch...
05:12 am GMT - Tue, August 31, 2021
Engadget AppleToo starts publishing employees' toxic workplace stories
A group of current and former Apple workers recently banded together and called for colleagues to share stories of discrimination, harassment and retaliation they'd experienced within the company....