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09:59 pm GMT - Sun, October 30, 2022
Engadget NASAs Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of the sun smiling
Its been a busy week for NASA in the days leading up to Halloween. In the spirit of the season, the agency recently released a new image of the Eagle Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope ...
08:48 pm GMT - Sun, October 30, 2022
Engadget Roomba robot vacuums are up to 35 percent off at Amazon
Robot vacuums can be a godsend if vacuuming is one of your least favorite household chores. In recent years, new models from iRobot and Shark have become more intelligent, more powerful and, best of a...
06:49 pm GMT - Sun, October 30, 2022
Engadget Twitter was targeted by a coordinated trolling campaign following Musk takeover
Following Elon Musks takeover, Twitter was the target of a coordinated trolling campaign, according to Yoel Roth, the companys head of safety and security. In a thread spotted by The Guardian, Roth sa...
04:59 pm GMT - Sun, October 30, 2022
Engadget Apple's M2 MacBook Pros could arrive next March
Apple wont release any more new Macs before the end of the year. According to Bloombergs Mark Gurman, the company had planned to announce new M2 versions of its 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros as early a...
03:21 pm GMT - Sun, October 30, 2022
Engadget The 4K Chromecast with Google TV is back on sale for $40
Ever since it was first announced in 2020, Chromecast with Google TV has been a solid and affordable purchase for those looking to add more smarts and streaming options to their existing setup. If you...
02:30 pm GMT - Sun, October 30, 2022
Engadget Hitting the Books: AI could help shrink America's gender wage gap
Women have faced gender-based discrimination in the workforce throughout history, denied employment in all but a handful of subservient roles, regularly ignored for promotions and pay raises and rare...
10:11 pm GMT - Sat, October 29, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk has reportedly ordered layoffs across Twitter
Elon Musk has ordered company-wide layoffs at Twitter, according to The New York Times. On Saturday, the SpaceX and Tesla executive reportedly told managers to begin drawing up lists of employees to c...
08:16 pm GMT - Sat, October 29, 2022
Engadget Netflix renews 'The Witcher,' recasts Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia
While The Witcher won't return until next year, Netflix has already renewed the show for a fourth season and announced a major change. On Saturday, the streaming giant said that Liam Hemsworth, best k...
06:53 pm GMT - Sat, October 29, 2022
Engadget Google buys an AI avatar startup to take on TikTok
Google has quietly acquired a startup that was working on using AI to generate avatars for social media users and brands. According to TechCrunch, the company recently paid about $100 million to buy A...
05:11 pm GMT - Sat, October 29, 2022
Engadget Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II update fixes party-related crashes
If Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has crashed when youve tried to play with a party of friends, youll want to download the games latest update as soon as possible. In a tweet spotted by Eurogame...
04:04 pm GMT - Sat, October 29, 2022
Engadget Mark Zuckerberg will testify in the FTCs antitrust case against Meta
The Federal Trade Commission will call on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify in its upcoming case against the company. The FTC sued the social media giant in July in an attempt to block it from buyin...
09:00 am GMT - Sat, October 29, 2022
Engadget GM suspends advertising on Twitter to evaluate its direction under Elon Musk
General Motors has temporarily stopped paying for advertisements on Twitter after Elon Musk closed the $44 billion deal to take over the website, according to the CNBC. Musk, as you know, is also the ...
08:34 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Elon Musks Twitter takeover has already emboldened the trolls
Its been less than a day since Elon Musk began his takeover of Twitter, but his move to the top of the company is already impacting the platform. Following the news that the deal was completed, and th...
07:31 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk says Twitter will form a 'moderation council' before it reinstates banned accounts
Twitter isn't about to rush into big content policy changes now that Elon Musk owns the company. Musk has announced that the social network will form a moderation council with members holding "widely ...
07:14 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Google's Pixel Buds Pro drop to $150, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
Some of the biggest deals in tech right now come courtesy of Samsung Week, a sales event running through November 1st, in which the electronics giant has discounted a wide swath of their current-model...
06:34 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Decade-old Pebble smartwatches gain Pixel 7 support in 'one last update'
It's been nearly a decade since the Pebble smartwatch started shipping to backers of its wildly successful initial Kickstarter campaign, but there's still life in the ol' dog yet. The wearables are no...
05:57 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Amazon's Echo Show 5 is available for $30 apiece when you buy two
We recommend Amazon's Echo Show 5 for those looking to adopt a smarter type of alarm clock, and as of this writing Amazon is running a sale that brings two of the diminutive smart displays down to $60...
05:40 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Telegram nixes paid posts on iOS after blowback from Apple
Telegram and its users are looking into ways to make more money from the platform. One method users have tried is using third-party payment bots to sell paid individual posts on their channels. Howeve...
04:35 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget James Webb Space Telescope captures a spooky view of the Pillars of Creation
NASA has released another image that the James Webb Space Telescope has captured of the Pillars of Creation. While the picture that the agency offered up last week provided a detailed look at stars fo...
04:18 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Twitter drops Ticketed Spaces to focus on other live audio features
Twitter no longer lets you charge users to listen to live Spaces conversations. The social media heavyweight tells The Information in a statement that it has indefinitely "paused" its Ticketed Spaces ...
04:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Apple iPad review (2022): An expensive facelift
Apple can rarely leave well enough alone. A year ago, I thought each of the four tablets in the iPad lineup was differentiated well from the others, and it was fairly easy to see what features you got...
03:16 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Sonos' latest sale takes 20 percent off home theater bundles
Sonos has launched a new sale that discounts various bundles of the company's smart soundbars, speakers, and subwoofers. All of the offers are still on the expensive side the cheapest bundle starts a...
02:07 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Apple's MacBook Air M2 is back on sale for $1,049
You won't have to pay much extra to get Apple's latest thin-and-light laptop. Amazon is once again selling the base MacBook Air configuration with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for $1,049, significantly ...
02:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget EU member countries agree to ban sale of gas-powered cars and vans starting in 2035
European lawmakers have gotten the EU's 27 member states to agree to a plan that effectively bans the sale of gas-powered cars and vans by 2035. They've come to an agreement to approve the Commission'...
01:45 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Sony's WH-XB910N ANC headphones are 51 percent off right now
Now's your chance to get a pair of solid noise-cancelling headphones without the usual high price. Amazon is selling the WH-XB910N with active noise cancellation (ANC) for $123, or a hefty 51 percent ...
01:15 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget The best wireless headphones for 2022
When it comes to wireless headphones, the over-ear noise-canceling models typically offer the most comprehensive set of features we want. The best options combine stellar audio with powerful active no...
01:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Apple's limited repair commitments are frustrating independent repairers
Apple earned plaudits for making the iPhone 14 more repairable compared to its predecessors, but the question of who can make those repairs remains. It appears the company has added an additional, see...
12:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Engadget Podcast: iPad and iPad Pro (2022) review
This week, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham dive into Apples latest iPad and iPad Pro. The new base iPad seemingly justifies its price, but it also leaves out plenty of consumers who were we...
12:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Engadget Podcast: iPad and iPad Pro review (2022)
This week, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham dive into Apples latest iPad and iPad Pro. The new base iPad seemingly justifies its price, but it also leaves out plenty of consumers who were we...
11:40 am GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Twitters latest experiment allows users to display NFT marketplace listings
Twitter, like Facebook and Instagram, might also roll out NFT integration in the future. The now-Elon Musk-owned website has announced an experimental feature that prominently displays NFT listings wh...
11:17 am GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Elon Musk now owns Twitter
After a months-long legal battle that has engulfed Twitter since Elon Musk first offered to buy the company for $44 billion in April, the deal is done, and Musk is already ringing in the changes. Musk...
10:15 am GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Lego is discontinuing its Mindstorms robotics kits by the end of the year
Lego's Mindstorms robotics kits have been on the market since 1998, born from a collaboration between Lego and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Now, Lego has announced it will be disco...
09:00 am GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Nothing Ear Stick hands-on: Stylish and comfortable, but I miss the noise cancellation
Its been a busy year for Nothing. After debuting its Ear 1 wireless headphones last year, it followed up with its first smartphone, the Phone 1, daring to compete in an arena thats actually shed some ...
08:35 am GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget The iPhone 15 Pro may feature haptic solid-state volume and power buttons
The next-gen iPhone 15 Pro models may swap its physical volume and power buttons for solid state versions that use haptic feedback, analyst Min-Chi Kuo wrote in a tweet spotted by MacRumors. The desig...
07:48 am GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget SpaceX gears up for Falcon Heavy's first flight since 2019 with a static fire test
SpaceX is on track to launch the Falcon Heavy for the first time in three years after it successfully put the heavy-lift launch vehicle through a static fire test. The private space corporation has an...
06:40 am GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Redmi's latest phone can be fully charged in nine minutes
Over the years, we've seen smartphone charging speeds going from the already-impressive 30 minutes down to 15 minutes, but apparently that's still too slow for Xiaomi. In the new Redmi Note 12 lineup ...
04:22 am GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Minnesota and DC sue Target-owned Shipt delivery service for worker misclassification
The Minnesota and District of Columbia attorneys general are suing Target-owned Shipt delivery service over worker misclassification, CBS News has reported. The lawsuits accuse the company of designat...
01:10 am GMT - Fri, October 28, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk has begun his takeover of Twitter
After months of legal drama, Elon Musk has begun his takeover of Twitter, according to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. His first move was to fire CEO Parag Agrawal, Chief Financi...
09:58 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Apple turns healthy profit despite weak iPad sales
Apple seems to be weathering the financial storm, albeit with a few hitches. The company reported a record high revenue of $90.1 billion in its fiscal fourth quarter, with a net profit of $20.7 billio...
07:20 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget NASA's InSight lander detected a meteoroid impact on Mars
NASA's InSight lander may have had its last hurrah. Researchers have learned that a marsquake the lander detected in Mars' Amazonis Planitia region on December 24th, 2021 was actually a meteoroid impa...
06:26 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Tesla Cyberquad for Kids recalled due to federal safety standard violations
The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids is being recalled by Radio Flyer (which built the product) after the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that it violates all-terrain vehicle (ATV) federal safety sta...
05:30 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Surface Pro 9 5G review (SQ3): A beautiful lie
Can you believe it's been 10 years since Microsoft first launched the Surface? That's a decade of trying to make hybrid tablet PCs a thing, something I'm still not sure many people actually want. But,...
05:29 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk to advertisers: Twitter cannot become a free-for-all hellscape
One day before Elon Musk is expected to finalize his deal to buy Twitter, hes attempting to reassure the platforms advertisers that he wont turn the platform into a free-for-all hellscape. In a messag...
05:10 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Netflix's animated Sonic series will arrive on December 15th
Almost two years after Netflix tweeted (and deleted) about an animated Sonic the Hedgehog series that's coming to the streaming service, the show has a release date. Season one of Sonic Prime will hit...
05:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Twitch hopes its rewritten community policies are easier to understand
Twitch is continuing its ongoing safety reforms with a simple but potentially useful move: writing its policies in plain language. The company has rewritten its Community Guidelines to provide what it...
04:32 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget FCC proposes rules to prevent fake emergency alerts
The Federal Communications Commission is well aware of the potential damage from fake emergency alerts, and it's hoping to minimize the threat with policy changes. The agency has proposed rules that w...
03:58 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget YouTube opens up a verification program for healthcare professionals
YouTube is attempting to make it easier for folks to find reliable and high-quality health information on the platform. It's opening up its health product features to certain healthcare professionals ...
03:40 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Jabra's Elite 3 earbuds are back on sale for $50
The market for wireless earbuds is loaded with quality options, but in the sub-$100 range, the selection is generally a bit spottier. We've found Jabra's Elite 3 to be a standout for those on a budget...
03:22 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget The New York Post is the latest news outlet to get hacked
Fast Company isn't the only news outlet to suffer a recent, high-profile security breach. As CNBCreports, The New York Post has confirmed it was the victim of a hack. The perpetrators briefly defaced ...
03:22 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget The New York Post is the latest news outlet to get hacked (updated)
Fast Company isn't the only news outlet to suffer a recent, high-profile security breach. As CNBCreports, The New York Post has confirmed it was the victim of a hack. The perpetrators briefly defaced ...
03:22 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget The New York Post says racist and sexist posts came from rogue employee (updated)
Fast Company isn't the only news outlet to suffer a recent, high-profile security breach. As CNBCreports, The New York Post has confirmed a rogue employee was behind racist and sexist posts on the new...
03:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Star Trek: Lower Decks finds riches in its own margins
Its been a long road, getting from Lower Decks slightly rough-around-the-edges first episode to here. But it hasnt taken that much time, since Star Treks first animated sitcom very quickly found its f...
02:43 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget UN warns there's currently 'no credible pathway' to keep temperature rise under 1.5C
The United Nations has issued another stark warning that, under current policies, the planet is falling far short of the Paris Agreement goal of keeping the rise in global temperatures below 1.5 degre...
01:16 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget The best Apple Watch accessories for 2022
It didnt take long for the Apple Watch to become perhaps the most ubiquitous wearable. Even more so than the iPhone, the Apple Watch is a device you can truly make your own with the right accessories....
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Snapchat's 'Director Mode' editing tools are finally ready to use
It took several months, but Snap's promised video editing suite is finally available. The social network is now rolling out "Director Mode" to all Snapchat users on Android and iOS. As teased in April...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Snapchat's 'Director Mode' editing tools are finally ready to use (updated)
It took several months, but Snap's promised video editing suite is finally available. The social network is now rolling out "Director Mode" to all Snapchat users on Android and iOS. As teased in April...
12:29 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk reportedly tells Twitter he wont layoff 75 percent of staff
Elon Musk has tweeted a video clip of him entering the Twitter San Francisco headquarters carrying a kitchen sink. "Let that sink in," he captioned. Turns out he may have also talked to staff members ...
12:29 pm GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk reportedly tells Twitter he wont lay off 75 percent of staff
Elon Musk has tweeted a video clip of him entering the Twitter San Francisco headquarters carrying a kitchen sink. "Let that sink in," he captioned. Turns out he may have also talked to staff members ...
11:30 am GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget DOJ reportedly investigating Teslas Autopilot self-driving claims after crashes
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating whether Tesla has misled customers and investors by claiming that its Autopilot technology enables full-fledged self-driving capabilities. Accordi...
11:15 am GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Duolingo is ready to teach you math
Duolingo Math is now available on iOS, over a year since it was first teased. Naturally, the new math app feels a lot like the companys language app, including colorful animations and interactive exer...
08:22 am GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Apple pulls gambling ads from App Store product pages following backlash
On October 25th, Apple started displaying more ads in the App Store, particularly in the "Today" tab and at the bottom of app listings. Since then, multiple developers have complained about getting ad...
04:36 am GMT - Thu, October 27, 2022
Engadget Samsung posts a 23 percent profit decline due to weak demand
Samsung has reported a record consolidated revenue of 76.78 trillion Korean won (US$54 billion) for the third quarter of 2022, but it has also posted a decline in profit from the previous quarter and ...
11:30 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Meta confirms next-generation Quest headset is coming in 2023
The $1500 Meta Quest pro may have just gone on sale, but the company is already teasing the next version in its line of cheaper VR headsets. During the companys latest earnings call, outgoing CFO Dave...
11:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Ford CEO Farley explains the business factors behind Argo AI's shuttering
Shortly after news broke Wednesday afternoon that its self-driving subsidiary Argo AI would be wound down, Ford CEO Jim Farley joined in on the company's Q3 earnings call and spoke at length about how...
10:49 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Amazon issues ill-timed advice after driver dies of apparent dog attack
One day after an Amazon driver in Missouri died of an apparent dog attack, some workers are accusing the company of sending an ill-timed, tone-deaf message in light of the incident. On Wednesday, Vice...
09:40 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Xbox Game Pass accounts for 15 percent of Microsofts gaming revenue, says Phil Spencer
Microsofts Game Pass service is profitable and accounts for about 15 percent of the companys overall Xbox content and services revenue. Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer shared the tidbit of informa...
09:19 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Meta says it will lose even more money on the metaverse in 2023
A year later, Metas pivot to the metaverse is proving even more expensive. Reality Labs is losing more money than ever, Facebooks parent company disclosed in its latest earnings report.Reality Labs, t...
09:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Team Ninja's 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty' comes to consoles and PC on March 3rd
You'll have to wait a few months if you want to see Team Ninja's latest take on Nioh-style demon slaying. Koei Tecmo has confirmed that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty arrives March 3rd for PS4, PS5, Xbox One...
08:32 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Autonomous vehicle startup Argo AI is shutting down
Autonomous vehicle company Argo AI is shutting down. In an earnings report, Ford (a major investor in Argo AI) noted that the company is being wound down and that it will hire engineers from the start...
08:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget GM says it's ready to power all its US facilities with renewable energy by 2025
General Motors is on track to secure 100 percent of the electricity it needs to power all of its US facilities with renewable energy by 2025. On Wednesday, the automaker announced it recently finalize...
07:41 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Apple's new iCloud web interface is much more useful than before
iCloud has been available on the web for a long time, but you might not have rushed to use it given a basic and sometimes clunky interface. You might have a reason to give it another look, though. App...
07:15 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Samsung's 2022 The Frame smart TVs are cheaper than ever right now
Samsung's The Frame the smart TV that looks like art when it's off just hit a record low price. As part of Samsung Week, a deals event running through November 1st, the 55-inch Samsung Frame comes i...
06:13 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Duolingo's free Math app arrives on iOS
Duolingo isn't just about helping people learn languages anymore. The company has released Duolingo Math on iOS, over a year after it first teased the app. Naturally, Duolingo Math shares a lot of DNA...
05:24 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Amazon is offering two Blink Mini cameras for the price of one
If you've been thinking about adding cameras to your connected home setup, this is a great time to dive in. Amazon's Blink Mini cameras are down to $30 for a pair, which is the usual price for just on...
03:20 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Sony's high-resolution A7R V mirrorless camera now shoots 8K video
Sony has launched the $3,900 A7R V, its latest mirrorless camera designed to shoot portraits, landscapes and other subjects that require as much resolution as possible. The new model carries the same ...
03:10 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget 'The Witcher' is getting an Unreal Engine 5 remake
CD Projekt Red recently announced a whole bunch of projects it has in the pipeline, including multiple entries in The Witcher series. One of those had the codename "Canis Majoris" and it was then conf...
03:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget 'The Callisto Protocol' hands-on: Think Dead Space, but grosser
Its a strange feeling. The Callisto Protocol is a new game from a studio with zero releases to its name, but playing it feels like coming home. Its mechanics, environments and monsters are deeply fami...
02:30 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Nothing's $99 Ear Stick earbuds have a fancy twisting case
Nothings second attempt at wireless headphones come in a carry case that tries to combine a cosmetics packaging aesthetic with the glossy white, transparent style of its other devices so far. The Ear ...
02:09 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Google Workspace individual plans jump from 15GB to 1TB of storage
Google has some good news for folks who are on the Workspace individual plan. Those who use the service, such as self-employed people and entrepreneurs, will soon get a significant storage upgrade fro...
01:30 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Sony's wireless earbuds will support multipoint connections this fall
Sony isn't just upgrading its wireless earbuds with eco-friendly plastic. The company now promises that its LinkBuds, LinkBuds S and WF-1000XM4 models will receive multipoint audio support this fall. ...
01:16 pm GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget The best monitors for 2022
Computer monitors keep evolving rapidly, with new technology like OLED Flex, QD-OLED and built-in smart platforms just in the last year alone. Thats on top of big improvements in things like color acc...
11:33 am GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget SpaceX's costlier Starlink internet service for RVs works on moving vehicles
The Starlink service for RVs gives you a way to stay connected online even while you're off the grid, but it comes with one big limitation: It can't be used while in motion. Now, SpaceX has launched a...
11:15 am GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: NASA reveals UFO investigation panel
NASA previously announced that it would create a panel to study "unidentified aerial phenomena" (UAP), aka UFOs while saying it doesn't believe they're "extraterrestrial in origin." (Sure, NASA.)Now,...
09:18 am GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Nintendo's retro controllers now work on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac
At WWDC 2022 earlier this year, Apple announced a bunch of gaming improvements rolling out with iOS 16, including support for Nintendo's Joy-Con and Pro controllers. Now, you'll also be able to use Ni...
08:10 am GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget OM System unveils the OM-5, its first camera without the Olympus name
OM System has launched its first camera that doesn't carry the Olympus name, the $1,200 OM-5 and it looks a lot like the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, other than a few tweaks. It has the same sensor an...
07:50 am GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget iPhones will get USB-C charging to comply with EU law, Apple SVP confirms
When the European Parliament voted in favor of making USB-C the common charging standard in the region, it was pretty obvious which company was going to be the most affected by the mandate. Apple, of ...
07:02 am GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Spotify accuses Apple of impeding its fledgling audiobook business
Spotify launched its audiobook business just last month with 300,000 titles, but is now saying that Apple is engaging in "anticompetitive" behavior that is impinging the new business, the company wrot...
03:00 am GMT - Wed, October 26, 2022
Engadget Rode's gaming sub-brand debuts with 'Unify' streaming software and two familiar mics
Gaming creators and streamers will already be familiar with Rode. The companys microphones and podcastingproducts make good options for those plugging into OBS, YouTube, Twitch and anywhere else you m...
10:40 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Samsung's Maintenance Mode protects your personal data while your phone is out for repair
Back in July, Samsung began testing a new privacy feature on Galaxy S21 phones in Korea. Dubbed Maintenance Mode, the tool allowed users to secure their personal information including photos, message...
09:30 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Apple's Freeform whiteboard app is now available for developers
With the first betas of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1 rolling out earlier today, Apple is letting developers try its Freeform app for the first time (via MacRumors). Announced at WWDC t...
09:03 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Google finally lets you view its latest Nest cameras on the web
It took a while, but you no longer need to use an app just to check on your home through a current-gen Nest camera. As The Vergeexplains, Google has introduced a home.google.com portal in preview that...
08:25 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Hinge is adding video identity verification to combat scam accounts and catfishing
Starting next month, dating app Hinge will begin rolling out a new profile verification feature to combat a surge in fake accounts. Dubbed Selfie Verification, the feature will prompt users to upload ...
08:11 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Google will end Chrome support on Windows 7 and 8.1 in early 2023
Google has announced it will end Chrome support on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 early next year. Chrome 110, which is scheduled for release on February 7th, will not work on either of the operating syste...
06:37 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget The Age of Empires series is finally coming to Xbox consoles and cloud gaming
World's Edge, the Xbox studio that's overseeing Age of Empires these days, held an event to mark the franchise's 25th anniversary. With it came some major news about the future of the series, includin...
05:45 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Lyft's re-launched Pink subscription starts at $10 per month
Lyft is once again rethinking its monthly subscription plan, and this time the cost might be easier to justify. The company has re-launched its Pink membership at $10 per month or $99 per year, or abo...
05:45 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Lyft's Pink subscription plan is back with a lower $10 fee (and fewer perks)
Lyft is once again rethinking its monthly subscription plan, and this time the cost might be easier to justify. The company has re-launched its Pink membership at $10 per month or $99 per year, or abo...
05:19 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget 'Dark Souls 2' PC multiplayer servers are back online after a nine-month outage
Dark Souls 2 players can once again team up and square off against each other on PC after FromSoftware reactivated the servers. The studio and publisher Bandai Namco switched off the online compo...
04:36 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Ken Block's first electric Gymkhana features a one-of-a-kind Audi EV
As promised, Ken Block has released his first Gymkhana video with an electric car and this time, the vehicle is almost as important as the hooning. The "Electrikhana" sees Block drift around Las Veg...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Sony made a version of the LinkBuds S using recycled water bottles
Sony's LinkBuds S offer a more traditional true wireless fit as opposed to the open wear design of the original model. The company debuted the follow-up back in May, filling out the features list with...
03:15 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget A store that sells Nothing will open in London this year
Nothing only just released its first phone months ago, but that isn't stopping the company from establishing a physical retail presence. The company is opening its first Nothing Store on 4 Peter Stree...
03:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Future Doctor Who seasons will air on Disney
The BBC and Disney have announced future seasons of Doctor Who will stream on Disney+ outside the UK and Ireland. Its the validation of a longstanding rumor that the UKs public broadcaster was looking...
02:39 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget India fines Google $113 million for abusing the Play Store's dominance
Google is on the hook for another nine-figure fine after Indias antitrust agency said the company abused the dominant position of the Play Store. The regulator told Google to pay 9.36 billion rupees (...
01:39 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Shutterstock and OpenAI will team up to sell AI-generated stock images
Shutterstock is eager to embrace AI-generated art. As The Vergereports, the photo provider has widened its deal with OpenAI to begin selling stock images built using the DALL-E 2 AI generator. The app...
01:01 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Amazon now lets you pay using Venmo
Your Venmo money is now useful for much more than covering your share of last night's pizza. As promised last year, Amazon is rolling out the option to use either your Venmo balance, a linked bank acc...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget Bayonetta 3 turns witchy weirdness into an art form
A new Bayonetta game is like the circus rolling into town. Bayonetta is the ringmaster, of course, and she shows up out of the blue with boxcars of strange beasts, weird friends, dangerous spells, mag...
11:15 am GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Testing out Apple's new entry-level iPad
Apple surprised us last week with two new iPads. Weve spent a bit of time with the new entry-level iPad ($449) which has been redesigned to match the rest of the iPad family with flat edges, USB-C and...
08:40 am GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget NASA names 16-person panel tasked with investigating UFOs
Last June, NASA announced that it would convene a panel to study "unidentified aerial phenomena" (UAP), aka UFOs while saying it doesn't believe they're "extraterrestrial in origin." Now, the space a...
07:53 am GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget WhatsApp is down for users worldwide
If you've been trying to send messages via WhatsApp and they're not going through, you're not alone. The messaging app has been down for many users around the world for at least 30 minutes. Based on i...
07:53 am GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget WhatsApp went down for users worldwide (updated)
If you've been trying to send messages via WhatsApp and they're not going through, you're not alone. The messaging app has been down for many users around the world for at least 30 minutes. Based on i...
06:17 am GMT - Tue, October 25, 2022
Engadget FTC seeks to penalize Drizly and its CEO over a breach that exposed 2.5 million users' data
The Federal Trade Commission wants to limit the amount of personal information Drizly can collect as part of the enforcement actions it's proposing against the marketplace and its CEO. According to th...
10:39 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Twitter employees warn Musk mass layoffs would be 'reckless'
Days before Elon Musks deal to acquire Twitter could finally close, workers at the social company are warning that staff cuts would be reckless. Timereports that an open letter from an unspecified num...
09:20 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Fallout 4 is getting high-FPS and 4K upgrades on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC
Fallout 5 is nowhere near release, but Bethesda might have something to tide you over. VGCreports the game developer has unveiled plans to release a "next-gen" (really, current-gen) update for PS5, Xb...
07:25 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Bumble open-sourced its AI tool for catching unwanted nudes
Since 2019, Bumble has used machine learning to protect its users from lewd photos. Dubbed Private Detector, the feature screens images sent from matches to determine if they depict inappropriate cont...
06:46 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget YouTube Music contractors vote to unionize
A group of workers at YouTube Music Content Operations, an Alphabet subcontractor, have filed with the National Labor Relations Board for union recognition and bargaining power after a supermajority o...
06:23 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Justice Department alleges Chinese spies tried to disrupt a criminal investigation into Huawei
Two spies from the People's Republic of China attempted to interfere in a criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice into a prominent Chinese telecommunications company, US Attorney Genera...
05:39 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Apple raises the price of Music and TV subscriptions
Apple is matching its wave of software updates with a not-so-pleasant price hike. As 9to5Macreports, the company has raised the prices of Apple Music and Apple TV+. Music now costs $11 per month for i...
05:08 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Apple releases macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16
It's a major Apple update day, as the company is rolling out new versions of its iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems. While iPhone users at large have already had a taste of iOS 16, this will be th...
03:40 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Listen to the eerie sounds of a solar storm hitting the Earth's magnetic field
Put horror movies and games aside for a few minutes to listen to something truly unsettling this Halloween season. The European Space Agency has released audio of what our planet's magnetic field soun...
03:10 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget The second-gen Apple Pencil hits a new low of $89
For digital artists, doodlers, and heavy note takers, we think Apple's own second-generation Pencil is, unsurprisingly, the best iPad stylus money can buy. The one major hang-up with the device has be...
03:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget PayPal adds passkey support in the US for easier logins and check outs
PayPal has started rolling out passkeys for users in the US, on the same day Apple is bringing the technology to its computers and tablets with macOS Ventura and iPadOS16. That means you'll be able to...
02:30 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget YouTube adds pinch-to-zoom on mobile as part of its latest redesign
YouTube is getting a fresh look and some extra features. For one thing, you'll be able to pinch to zoom into a video on the iOS and Android apps. When you remove your fingers, the video will stay zoom...
01:26 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 is on sale for $230 right now
This is a good time to buy a smartwatch as an early holiday gift, or to help track those increasingly chilly outdoor runs. Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 at a new low of $230 for a 40mm ...
01:15 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget The best budget robot vacuums for 2022
We all could use a little help keeping our homes clean, and now we live in an age where robots are actually capable of lending a (mechanical) hand. Robot vacuums are some of the most ubiquitous smart ...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget OnePlus Nord N300 5G includes a 48MP camera and fast charging for $228
OnePlus' Nord N200 had a simple hook: stuff 5G and a big battery into a low-priced phone. There were a few flaws, though, and the company is partly addressing them with the just-announced Nord N300 5G...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Apple's redesigned iPad is mostly worth the higher price
In 2017, Apple released a $329 iPad, and ever since the company has said that this basic tablet is its most popular. Its easy to see why: When I reviewed last years model last fall, I found that this ...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget The new iPad Pro is ludicrously fast (just like last year's model)
Evaluating the new iPad Pro is a simpler task than the basic iPad that Apple announced alongside it last week. That iPad has been completely redesigned. But the 2022 iPad Pro is a minor iteration of t...
12:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Urtopia's tech-heavy ebike is only as good as its software
At the tail end of last year, a curious new entry into the ebike market emerged: Urtopia. The companys mission seemed pretty clear, to make the most feature-rich, connected bike the world has ever see...
11:20 am GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Bono finally apologizes for that free iTunes U2 album
Once upon a time, back in 2014, U2 gave away an album's worth of songs to every iTunes user in the world. And a lot of people were not happy. The blowback was so intense that Apple had to release a sp...
08:14 am GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Google's Pixel 6a falls to a new all-time low of $299
Though the Pixel 6a may not be top of mind now that the Pixel 7 is out, it only came out in July and is still a darn good budget phone. You can now grab one at Amazon for just $299, for a savings of $...
05:33 am GMT - Mon, October 24, 2022
Engadget Bono says you can blame him for that free iTunes U2 album
Remember back in 2014 when U2 gave away an album's worth of songs to every iTunes user in the world? And it turned out that a large number of them didn't want said album anywhere near their music libr...
09:57 pm GMT - Sun, October 23, 2022
Engadget Apples next Mac Pro could feature an M2 chip with up to 48 CPU cores
Among the new computers Apple plans to announce in the coming months is an M2 variant of the Mac Pro, according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reports the...
08:41 pm GMT - Sun, October 23, 2022
Engadget Amazons Echo is half off right now
If you missed the chance to pick up an Echo during Amazons recent Prime Day sales event, the retailer has discounted the smart speaker to its lowest price ever. This weekend, you can buy the Echo for ...
07:18 pm GMT - Sun, October 23, 2022
Engadget Elon Musks Neuralink delays show-and-tell event to November 30th
Neuralink has delayed its upcoming show & tell event by a month. On Sunday morning, Elon Musk tweeted that the showcase would take place on November 30th, instead of October 31st as was originally...
06:06 pm GMT - Sun, October 23, 2022
Engadget Beats Studio Buds drop to a new low of $90 at Amazon
If youre looking for a solid and affordable pair of wireless earbuds, look no further than the Beats Studio Buds. Normally priced at $149.95, theyre currently 40 percent off on Amazon, making them $89...
04:47 pm GMT - Sun, October 23, 2022
Engadget The Wire retracts reporting on Meta citing 'certain discrepancies'
After nearly three weeks of escalating rhetoric, The Wire is retracting its reporting on Meta. On Sunday, the nonprofit publication said it had discovered certain discrepancies with the material that ...
02:30 pm GMT - Sun, October 23, 2022
Engadget Hitting the Books: The early EVs that paved the way for GM's Ultium success
General Motors has been in business for more than a century, but in its 112 years, the company has never faced such challenges as it does in today's rapidly electrifying and automating industry. The a...
09:14 pm GMT - Sat, October 22, 2022
Engadget Meta threatens to block news content in Canada over media revenue-sharing legislation
Facebook parent company Meta says it may stop Canadians from sharing news content in response to the countrys proposed Bill C-18 legislation. Introduced by the ruling Liberal government earlier this y...
07:10 pm GMT - Sat, October 22, 2022
Engadget Microsoft is making it easier for Xbox users to join Discord voice chats
Microsoft and Discord plan to make joining a voice channel from an Xbox console easier. If youre a frequent Discord user, you may recall the companies recently launched Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in...
05:37 pm GMT - Sat, October 22, 2022
Engadget The Republican National Committee is suing Google over Gmail's spam filters
The Republican National Committee is suing Google. According to Axios (via The Verge), the organization filed a lawsuit with Californias Eastern District Court on Friday. The complaint accuses Google ...
03:22 pm GMT - Sat, October 22, 2022
Engadget Apples App Store will display more ads starting next week
The next time you want to download an app on your iPhone, prepare to see more ads. Starting on October 25th, Apple will begin rolling out two additional ad categories to the App Store, according to an...
01:58 pm GMT - Sat, October 22, 2022
Engadget A hacker who stole and sold Ed Sheeran songs for crypto gets prison time
Adrian Kwiatkowski, a hacker from Ipswich in England who stole two unreleased songs by Ed Sheeran, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, according to the BBC. Kwiatkowski sold Sheeran's tracks, a...
07:31 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Pixel 7 owners can try Google's new Clear Calling feature in beta
One of the Pixel 7 family's signature software features is available to try if you're willing to live on the bleeding edge. Android Policereports Google has shared a third beta for Android 13's first ...
06:48 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget 'Kerbal Space Program 2' finally arrives on February 24th
It's nearly three years late, but Kerbal Space Program 2 is almost here, provided you don't mind a few rough edges. Private Division has revealed that the sequel to its rocket construction game will b...
04:32 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget 'Resident Evil 4' remake gameplay shows tense but familiar action
It's now clearer just how Capcom will handle the Resident Evil 4 remake. Both a story trailer from Capcom and a gameplay preview from IGN show that the developer isn't messing with the core mechanics ...
03:51 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Apple's head of hardware design is leaving the company after three years
Apple's main replacement for Jony Ive is leaving. The company has confirmed to Bloomberg that industrial design head Evans Hankey is departing after three years. There's no named replacement as of thi...
03:20 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Apple's M1 MacBook Air drops to $799, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
The week is nearing its end, which means it's time for another roundup of the week's best tech deals. Among the highlights, Amazon currently has Apple's still-powerful M1 MacBook Air down to an all-ti...
02:18 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Akai reveals a bigger sibling for one of the best budget MIDI controllers
Akai's MPK Mini mk3 is a solid and affordable way to get into MIDI keyboard controllers, but there's still a chance you want more flexibility for your music-making sessions. Thankfully, the company no...
02:15 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget The best iPad accessories for 2022
Accessories will be key whether youre turning your new Apple iPad into a laptop replacement or just trying to protect it against daily-life hazards. Its tempting to turn to Apples own accessories and...
02:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget The cutting-edge cellular therapies aiming to ease America's organ shortage
Despite being the wealthiest nation on the face of the planet, the United States chronically runs short of transplantable organs. Kidneys are far and away the most sought-after organ for transplantati...
01:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget The 2021 Apple TV 4K is cheaper than ever right now
Apple has just launched a new Apple TV 4K that's powered by an A15 chip, but it won't start shipping until November 4th. If you absolutely must get Apple's digital player right now, though, you may wa...
01:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Pokmon Scarlet and Violet hands-on: Monster catching remixed
Over the course of Pokmons first eight generations, the number of catchable monsters is nearing 1,000. And yet in that same time, the basic formula for the series gameplay has largely stayed the same ...
12:35 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Google's Pixel Buds Pro are down to a new low of $150 right now
Google's Pixel Buds Pro remain one of our preferred sets of true wireless earbuds, having earned a review score of 87 earlier this year for offering effective active noise cancellation (ANC), responsi...
12:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Engadget Podcast: Apple's confusing new iPads
Apple just dropped several new devices on us this week, seemingly out of nowhere. In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra break down Apples new base iPad and iPad Pro with M2. They chat about why the i...
12:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Formovie Theater review: A formidable $3,000 Dolby Vision UST projector
On the one hand, Ultra Short Throw (UST) projectors offer a top-notch home theater experience at a fraction the cost of a comparably sized TV. On the other, features like Dolby Vision that you expect ...
11:35 am GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Two 'Mario Party' games are coming to Nintendo's Switch Online Expansion Pack
On November 2nd, the original Mario Party game and its sequel will be available on Nintendo's Switch Online service. The games were first released in the late 90's for the N64 and feature board games ...
11:15 am GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Elon Musk reportedly wanted to lay off most of Twitter's employees
According to a report from The Washington Post, Musk has told prospective investors he plans to axe 75 percent of Twitter's 7,500-member staff upon completion of the deal, a move that would likely kne...
09:35 am GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget Adobe's upcoming AI experiments include a powerful drag-and-drop composite tool
Adobe is working on a new feature that makes it possible to create composite images with just a few clicks. During its latest round of sneak peaks for experimental features, Adobe has showed off Proje...
06:10 am GMT - Fri, October 21, 2022
Engadget TikTok denies that ByteDance planned to use the app to track individuals in the US
TikTok said it does not collect precise GPS location information from users in the US, which means it cannot be used to monitor people "in the way [Forbes] suggested." The app's communications team ha...
10:25 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk reportedly wants to lay off most of Twitter's employees
Twitter is gearing up for layoffs no matter whether Elon Musk purchases the company, which could happen as soon as this Friday, according to a report from The Washington Post. On one hand, Musk has to...
10:20 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget YouTube Premium family plan now costs $23 a month
If you subscribe to a YouTube Premium family plan, you may want to check your email: Google is notifying users that the monthly cost of the service will be going up by $5 a month.Starting in November,...
09:36 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget GM officially reveals its $107,000 electrified 2024 GMC Sierra Denali
GM's goal to sell nothing but EVs by 2035 is well on its way with massive demand already for the GMC Hummer EV and the Chevy Silverado. The automaker took to social media on Thursday to unveil its thi...
08:39 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Google fined $161.9 million in India over 'anti-competitive' Android policies
Google is facing another fine for allegedly misusing its control of Android to suppress competition. CNETreports India's Competition Commission has fined Google the equivalent of $161.9 million for su...
07:27 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it 'tricks' UK customers into paying more
Amazon could soon go to court over its use of the Buy Box that highlights shopping deals. The Guardianreports that lawyers are filing a class action lawsuit with the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal o...
07:13 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Hitting the Books: The fall 2022 reading list
Welcome back, gentle reader, to the second installment of Hitting the Books Quarterly. This time around weve got a seven-layer dip of delicious literature for you, starting with a harrowing investigat...
06:33 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget EV startup Arrival to refocus business on electric vans for the US market
In 2018, fledgling EV maker Arrival partnered with UPS to build a new generation of electric delivery vans, beginning with a pilot fleet of 35 vehicles, for use in both the US and Europe. The company ...
05:30 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Wing is expanding its drone delivery service to Ireland in the coming weeks
Due to developing regulations in the EU regarding uncrewed aviation regulations, today drone delivery company Wing announced a new service area in Lusk, Ireland that is slated to begin sometime in the...
05:15 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Moog resurrects Moogerfooger effects as a collection of digital plugins
Moogerfoogers are among some of the most sought after effects pedals out there. They were originally introduced in 1998 and were in many ways direct descendants of some of the original Moog synth modu...
04:53 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget James Webb telescope captures 'knot' of galaxies in the early universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has produced its second revelatory image in as many days. Scientists using the observatory have discovered a tightly-packed "knot" of at least three galaxies that were f...
04:20 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Facebook Groups now include Reels and more anti-misinformation tools
Facebook is giving Groups a tune-up with new features, not to mention tools to ensure healthy discussions. Like it or not, Reels are coming to Groups members can share how-to guides, vacation recaps ...
04:19 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Texas AG sues Google over its facial data collection practices (Updated)
The office of Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against Google over the company's alleged years-long practices to capture and use of biometric d...
04:19 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Texas AG sues Google over its facial data collection practices
The office of Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against Google over the company's alleged years-long practices to capture and use of biometric d...
03:05 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget VanMoof's new A5 and S5 e-bikes are harder to steal and smoother to ride
It was a breezy three-kilometer ride on VanMoofs A5 e-bike around Battersea Park in London. Starting from VanMoofs flagship London store, the companys CEO, Ties Carlier, took the lead. He shot off on ...
02:40 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Apple Fitness comes to iPhone on October 24th
Apple isn't just updating iPad and Mac software next week. The company has revealed that Fitness+ will come to the iPhone on October 24th in tandem with required software updates, including iOS 16.1. ...
02:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Instagram's new anti-abuse features include DM 'kindness reminders'
Instagram is expanding its efforts to fight abuse, and that includes not-so-subtle encouragement to stay civil. The company is introducing DM "kindness reminders" that ask you to "keep Instagram a sup...
01:15 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget The best streaming devices you can buy in 2022
If you're in the market for a new streaming device, chances are you want to improve your home entertainment experience. Maybe you've been relying on your phone or tablet for binge-watch sessions, or p...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Google Messages updates bring iOS reactions and YouTube embeds
Google has detailed the new, recent and upcoming changes to its Messages app in an effort to advocate for the more widespread adoption of the RCS messaging protocol. Apple chief Tim Cook recently made...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Snapchat lets subscribers choose when their stories expire
Snap has introduced a number of features for its Snapchat+ subscription app, including a new "Story Expiration" feature, along with custom notification sounds, camera borders and more. The Story featu...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget 'Alan Wake Remastered' is now available on the Switch
The remastered version of Alan Wake is now available on the Nintendo eShop, just in time for Halloween. It was initially released for Windows, PS4 and PS5, as well as Xbox One and Xbox X|S in October ...
11:15 am GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: The Silent Hill universe is expanding, with help from J.J. Abrams
Konami today dropped a ton of news about the future of its iconic horror franchise. Aside from confirming that remake of Silent Hill 2, the studio revealed three new games. Townfall comes from Annapur...
08:51 am GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Blackmagic's powerful DaVinci Resolve video editor is coming to iPad
Blackmagic Design is bringing it's popular DaVinci Resolve video editing app to the iPad, promising support for RAW, cloud collaboration and more, the company announced on Twitter. It won't be a full ...
07:28 am GMT - Thu, October 20, 2022
Engadget Google launches its News Showcase program in France
Google has launched News Showcase in France, and it has teamed up with over 65 publishers representing over 130 publications for the program's expansion in the country. Now, users in France will see p...
10:50 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget 'Return to Silent Hill' will bring Konami's horror franchise back to movie theaters
Konami's Silent Hill 2 remake for PC and PlayStation 5 isn't the only reimagining of the classic 2001 game on the horizon: The company just announced that the story is also being adapted into a new ma...
10:08 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget The Silent Hill universe is expanding with three vastly different games
Silent Hill fans, hold onto your butts. Konami today dropped a ton of news about the future of its iconic horror franchise, and aside from confirming a long-rumored remake of Silent Hill 2, the studio...
09:39 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Tesla's chaotic third quarter saw profits climb but revenue falter
Tesla faced increasing transportation costs paired with "raw material cost inflation," continued component shortages and a strengthening dollar in Q3, all of which which ate into its quarterly revenue...
09:10 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Amazon Prime Video will stream NFL Black Friday games starting in 2023
Amazon doesn't want to limit itself to streaming football games on Thursday nights. The internet giant has struck a deal with the NFL for Prime Video to livestream a yearly match on Black Friday, the ...
09:03 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget A 'Silent Hill 2' remake is coming from Bloober Team and it's a PS5 console exclusive
As the rumors suggested, a remake of Silent Hill 2 is in the works from Bloober Team. Bloober is the studio behind Layers of Fear and The Medium, and it's a complete remake, not a remaster of Konami's...
08:50 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget The bizarre saga of Meta, The Wire and their fight over Indian content moderation
When a journalist at The Wire, an independent Indian publication, published a story on October 6th about a meme pages claim that their Instagram post had been wrongfully removed, it hardly seemed like...
08:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Google's iOS 16 lock screen widgets are now available
Google's iOS 16 lock screen widgets are officially available. As outlined in September, the widgets give you at-a-glance info and shortcuts for some of the company's core apps. Gmail can show your new...
07:43 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget BMW will spend $1.7 billion to build EVs in the US
It's a big day for huge EV investments in the US. The Biden admin announced it's awarding $2.8 billion to companies developing EV battery materials earlier today, and now BMW says it'll be investing a...
07:15 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Warehouse workers in Atlanta accuse Amazon of unfair labor practices
Amazon workers in Georgia are the latest to go public with complaints about the retail giants labor practices. Workers at an Atlanta warehouse joined with United For Respect, at a press conference nea...
07:05 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Biden admin awards $2.8 billion to ramp up US EV battery production
The Department of Energy is awarding $2.8 billion in grants to 20 companies across the US that will promote the production of materials to make EV batteries domestically, the Biden administration anno...
06:55 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Android 13 Go Edition brings the Material You look to entry-level phones
Google's Material You design language has been available since Android 12, but you wouldn't know it if you bought an entry Go Edition phone stuck with the old look. Thankfully, Google is finally bring...
05:34 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget The next version of Thunderbolt is built for multi-monitor setups
Now that speedy ports are par for the course on computers, how is Intel going to make Thunderbolt more enticing? By courting enthusiasts who demand a wall of monitors, apparently. The company has prev...
05:13 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Microsoft wants to build an Xbox-branded mobile game store
Microsoft wants to bring a taste of Xbox game shopping to your phone. As The Vergeexplains, a company filing with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has revealed plans to build a "next g...
05:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget What it's like to drive a Lucid Air after its first major update
For decades, whatever you drove off the showroom floor was what you were stuck with. But now, thanks to over-the-air updates, your car can evolve on your driveway in myriad ways. Tesla has been doing ...
03:52 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget James Webb telescope captures Pillars of Creation in unprecedented detail
The James Webb Space Telescope's sightseeing tour just provided a fresh look at one of the most recognizable interstellar objects. Researchers have captured their most detailed image yet of the Pillar...
03:19 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Apple store workers go on strike in Australia
Apple isn't just facing unionization efforts among its retail workers. The New York Timesreports about 150 store staff went on strike for an hour Tuesday after negotiations for better pay and working ...
03:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Meta's AI translator can interpret unwritten languages
Nearly half of the worlds roughly 7,000 known languages four in ten of them exist without an accompanying written component. These unwritten languages pose a unique problem for modern machine learning...
01:35 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Apple Watch Series 8 returns to an all-time low of $349
Don't worry if you missed out on initial discounts for the Apple Watch Series 8 they're back. Amazon is once again selling the 41mm GPS smartwatch at the all-time low price of $349 that you saw durin...
01:15 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget The best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2022
If theres one thing Ive learned about todays Bluetooth speakers, its that for general consumers, the options are pretty good. However, that doesn't make the process of sifting through the dozens of ch...
12:06 pm GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget SpaceX aims to put 350 Mbps satellite internet on planes with Starlink Aviation
SpaceX has revealed the official details of its Starlink satellite internet service for aviation, and it promises to deliver speeds of up to 350 Mbps for each airplane. Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastia...
11:16 am GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Apple reveals redesigned iPad, M2-powered iPad Pro and new Apple TV 4K
There were rumors of an M2 iPad Pro, but they were just the start of Apples announcements yesterday. The company dropped a bunch of new hardware, but let's start with its most powerful new tablet. The...
10:46 am GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Lyft's app now lets you reserve and pay for a parking spot
Lyft now lets driver's search, reserve and pay for a parking spot on its app, The San Francisco Chronicle has reported. It has partnered with parking company SpotHero to offer the service, promising "...
09:21 am GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget DuckDuckGo makes its Mac browser beta open to all
All Mac users can now take DuckDuckGo's browser and its built-in privacy protections for a spin. The company first gave us a glimpse of its desktop web browser in December last year before launching i...
05:03 am GMT - Wed, October 19, 2022
Engadget Ikea is trialing driverless truck deliveries in Texas
Ikea has teamed up with Kodiak Robotics, a company that's working on self-driving technology for long-haul trucking, to test driverless deliveries from its warehouses. Since August this year, an auton...
10:14 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Netflix will begin charging 'extra user' fees early next year
We all knew it was coming. The next phase of Netflix's months-long crackdown on password sharing which itself follows the company's first quarterly subscriber loss in a decade is soon upon u...
09:15 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Google is reportedly shifting its focus to hardware at Assistant's expense
Google's flurry of hardware launches may be part of a larger defensive strategy. Sources speaking to The Information claim CEO Sundar Pichai sees hardware as the best way to be "protected&quo...
08:42 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget How to pre-order Apple's 2022 iPad, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K
Today, Apple introduced a new crop of iPads alongside a refreshed Apple TV 4K. The new gear was announced through a trio of press releases, not the usual pomp and circumstance of a livestreamed event....
08:03 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Apollo 9 commander James McDivitt dies at 93
Former NASA astronaut James McDivitt (pictured above, on the left) has died at the age of 93. The Apollo 9 commander passed away in his sleep in Tuscon, Arizona, last Thursday, the agency said.NASA se...
07:11 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Apple stops selling the Apple TV HD
Now that Apple has introduced a lower-priced Apple TV 4K, it's apparently getting rid of the entry-level model. MacRumorsnotes the company is no longer selling the Apple TV HD through its online s...
06:58 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget The next Sims game is a cross-platform title dubbed 'Project Rene'
It has been eight years since EA released The Sims 4. While it seems there's still plenty of life left yet in the game as it goes free-to-play, many fans have been wondering about the future of th...
05:30 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Apple's M1 iPad Air is back down to one of its best prices to date
Apple rolled out a new round of iPads on Tuesday, upgrading the iPad Pro to the more powerful M2 chip and introducing a new 10.9-inch iPad that hews closely to the existing iPad Air, which launched th...
05:21 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Sony's DualSense Edge PS5 controller will arrive on January 26th
Sony has revealed when you'll be able to get your hands on its premium DualSense Edge controller for PlayStation 5, but be prepared to shell out a pretty penny for it. The $200 peripheral will be ...
05:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Google is rolling out Chrome improvements on Android tablets today
Google has turned its attention to tablets with today's Chrome on Android update, which focuses on improving tab navigation. The update introduces a side-by-side tab design that makes swapping ope...
04:56 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget The new $129 Apple TV 4K has an A15 chip, 64GB of storage and HDR10 support
Last year's Apple TV 4K wasn't much of an update internally, though the new Siri remote made up for that. But now, Apple finally has some worthy upgrades for its streaming box. That includes f...
04:50 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Amazon warehouse in Albany votes against unionization
Workers are still struggling to unionize Amazon warehouses in New York State. Staff at the company's Albany-area ALB1 warehouse have voted 406-206 against joining a union. The 31 challenged ballot...
04:22 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura arrive on October 24th
You'll finally be able to get your hands on iPadOS 16 next Monday, October 24th, Apple announced this morning. The new OS includes support for Apple's Stage Manager multi-tasking feature, whic...
04:15 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Arturia MiniLab 3 hands-on: A big upgrade for a budget MIDI controller
Look, theres no shortage of affordable MIDI controllers out there. And if you stick to the big brands, its kinda hard to go wrong. Arturia itself even has multiple budget offerings that are all pretty...
04:15 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Arturias MiniFreak is a weird-but-powerful digital synth at a great price
When people ask what their first hardware synth should be, I often recommend Arturias MicroFreak. Unless you absolutely have your heart set on an analog instrument, I think it offers the most versatil...
03:17 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Apple announces an M2-powered iPad Pro with WiFi 6E
Apple has unveiled its latest iPad Pro, which is powered by the company's M2 silicon chipset. The tablet will offer faster connectivity thanks to WiFi 6E support and it has a new "hover"...
03:13 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Apple's redesigned entry-level iPad has an A14 chip and USB-C charging
The rumors were true Apple has unveiled a redesigned version of its entry-level iPad. The new model borrows the thin-bezel form factor of higher-end models, including the switch to USB-C, no headphon...
02:48 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Rolls-Royce's first EV is the $413,500 Spectre coupe
Rolls-Royce has officially begun its transition to electric cars. The luxury British manufacturer has unveiled its first ground-up EV, the Spectre coupe. The "spiritual successor" to the Pha...
02:26 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for the first time
Apple only just released the highest-end version of its smartwatch a few weeks ago, but you can already get a discount on the device albeit a modest one. You can get $20 off the Apple Watch Ultra, wh...
01:20 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Meta will have to sell Giphy after losing UK appeal
Meta will have to unwind one of its significant acquisitions. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regulator has ordered Meta to sell Giphy after it lost its battle at the Competition ...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Adobe Photoshop update adds refined selections and AI photo restoration
Adobe's annual design and technology conference begins today, so the company is making updates across much of its software lineup as part of the fall event. When it comes to Photoshop, Adobe has a...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Adobe announces the first cameras to support Frame.io direct RAW uploads
Eighteen months ago, Adobe announced the "Camera to Cloud" (C2C) feature for its Frame.io cloud collaboration platform that would allow users to upload videos and photo directly from cameras...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Adobe adds AI masking and content-aware healing to Lightroom 2022
Adobe Lightroom 2022 has arrived, and the latest features are all about making it easier to select people or objects to adjust their colors or remove them completely. The key features, AI-powered mask...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget The Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is now customizable in Design Lab
Just over three years after Microsoft debuted the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (and a month after releasing a white version), the company is now helping players fully customize the look of ...
12:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Nothing raises the price of its Ear 1 buds to $149 citing increased costs
You only have a bit over a week left to get Nothing's Ear 1 wireless earbuds for $100. Carl Pei, the company's founder and CEO, has announced on Twitter that Nothing is raising the Ear 1's...
11:15 am GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Kanye West is buying free speech app Parler
We dont know how much Kanye West (aka Ye) is paying, but he's decided to buy the controversial "free speech" social media app Parler. The deal appears to be happening quickly, with the c...
11:04 am GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Google redesigns Family Link and introduces child-friendly Google TV recommendations
Google has made Family Link's most used tools easier to find and use in the new interface it designed for the parental controls application. The new experience's Controls tab contains the tool...
09:40 am GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Microsoft reportedly lays off hundreds of employees
Microsoft has laid off off employees across multiple divisions, according to Axios, making it the latest big player in the tech space to cut jobs in the face of an economic downturn. A spokesperson to...
09:40 am GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Microsoft lays off hundreds of employees (updated)
Microsoft has laid off off employees across multiple divisions, according to Axios, making it the latest big player in the tech space to cut jobs in the face of an economic downturn. A spokesperson to...
09:05 am GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Motorola shows off its concept rollable smartphone
We've seen rollable device concepts from companies like Oppo and TCL, and LG was even working on a commercial rollable smartphone until it quit making mobile devices last year. Now, Lenovo is show...
08:27 am GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Ableton Note brings Live's Session View to iOS
Ever had a great idea for a riff rattling around your head while you ride the bus or wait in line? Well, if you use Ableton Live, theres now a way to capture those busts of inspiration wherever you ar...
05:41 am GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget YouTube ends experiment that required a Premium subscription to play videos in 4K
Those who were worried that YouTube would completely limit access to 4K content to Premium subscribers can breath easily. For now. YouTube has revealed on Twitter that it has "fully turned off&qu...
01:00 am GMT - Tue, October 18, 2022
Engadget Cadillac's $300,000 Celestiq EV prioritizes a luxurious ride
Cadillac has finally provided more details for the Celestiq, and it's evident the EV prioritizes luxury over raw power. The custom-built sedan is now known to include a dual-motor 600HP powertrain, al...
09:16 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Smart buoy 'hears' the sea to protect whales against ship collisions
Whales face numerous threats from humans, not the least of which are ship collisions the World Sustainability Organization estimates 18,000 to 25,000 animals die each year. There may be a technologic...
08:18 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Exclusive: Amazons attrition costs $8 billion annually according to leaked documents. And it gets worse.
Amazon churns through workers at an astonishing rate, well above industry averages. According to a tranche of documents marked Amazon Confidential provided to Engadget and not previously reported on, ...
07:58 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Fossil's first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is a mild refresh of last year's model
Fossil is acting on its promise to release Wear OS 3 watches, but you might want to temper your expectations. The fashion brand has introduced its first Wear OS 3 model, the Gen 6 Wellness Edition, an...
07:04 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Comcast raises speeds for most of its Xfinity internet plans
Comcast's recent speed upgrades now extend beyond the high end. The cable giant is increasing speeds for most of its Xfinity tiers across the US. The entry-level Performance Starter (aka Connect) ...
06:29 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Netflix moochers can finally transfer their profile to a new account
Netflix is making it easier to boot moochers out of your account while still letting them hang onto their viewing preferences. So, when you get fed up of an ex continuing to use your account, you can ...
05:46 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Over-the-counter hearing aids go on sale in the US
Adults in the US with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can now buy hearing aids online or from a store without a prescription, medical exam or audiologist fitting. The Food and Drug Administration issued...
05:18 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget TikTok's livestreaming updates include adult-only broadcasts
TikTok is once again updating its livestreaming features, and this time the biggest improvements affect the people who can't watch. For starters, the upgrade now lets TikTok Live users host adult-...
03:50 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Konami will reveal what's next for the Silent Hill series on October 19th
Almost a decade to the day since it released the last Silent Hill game (as long as you don't include P.T.), Konami is finally ready to reveal what's next for the franchise. The company will di...
03:06 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget The best cheap Windows laptops for 2022
If youre a regular Engadget reader, you probably dont think of cheap Windows laptops when you think of daily drivers. But it would be a big mistake to ignore these devices if not for yourself, for ot...
03:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Discord rolls out a lower-priced Nitro subscription
Discord is making it more affordable to pay for perks if a $10 Nitro subscription or Premium Membership is beyond your budget. After testing, the company is launching a $3 per month Nitro Basic plan o...
02:28 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Uber Eats now delivers cannabis in Canada
Torontonians now have another way to get cannabis without having to wait too long for it to show up, as Uber Eats is offering deliveries in the city starting today. Uber Eats has teamed up with cannab...
02:10 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget PayPal's new rewards program includes Honey shopping discounts
PayPal is finally doing more with its Honey acquisition. The payments giant has launched a unified PayPal Rewards program that merges Honey's cash back and discount-finding features with store off...
01:15 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget The best smart home gadgets for 2022
Whether youre just dipping your toes into the smart home space or adding new devices to your growing setup, there have never been more IoT gadgets for you to choose from. But before you dive in, we h...
12:39 pm GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Mercedes-Benz is the first to roll out Apple Music's Spatial Audio in cars
After announcing it nearly a year ago, Mercedes-Benz is finally rolling out Apple Music's Spatial Audio in select electric and luxury vehicles. The Dolby Atmos-powered surround sound audio already...
11:15 am GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: SpaceX will keep paying for Ukraine's access to Starlink
SpaceX sent a letter to the Department of Defense last month, asking the Pentagon to take over paying for Ukraine's use of its Starlink satellite internet. According to CNN, SpaceX told the depart...
10:16 am GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Kanye West is buying controversial 'free speech' app Parler
Last week, Kanye West (aka Ye) was locked out of his Twitter and Instagram accounts following a weekend of antisemitic posts. Now, the saga has taken a sharp turn with news that the hip-hop mogul is a...
09:29 am GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget New iPad Pro M2 models are reportedly just days away
The next-generation iPad Pro with Apple's latest M2 processor is set to arrive in "a matter of days," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It'll be the first new model since May...
08:34 am GMT - Mon, October 17, 2022
Engadget Mercedes-Benz' EQE SUV is its first electric crossover to get the AMG treatment
As part of its ambitious electric vehicle plans, Mercedes has taken the wraps off its latest model, the EQE SUV along with a bonus high-performance AMG version. Highlights of the new models include s...
02:30 pm GMT - Sun, October 16, 2022
Engadget Hitting the Books: The women who made ENIAC more than a weapon
After Mary Sears and her team had revolutionized the field of oceanography, but before Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson helped put John Glenn into orbit, a cadre of women program...
07:56 am GMT - Sun, October 16, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk says SpaceX will keep paying for Ukraine's access to Starlink
In September, SpaceX sent a letter to the Department of Defense, asking the Pentagon to take over paying for the expenses related to Ukraine's use of its Starlink satellite internet. According to ...
06:00 pm GMT - Sat, October 15, 2022
Engadget Razers cloud gaming handheld starts at $400 for the WiFi-only model
Razer, you may recall, recently teased a 5G handheld device that's focused on cloud gaming. The company took the opportunity at RazerCon to formally announce the system, which it calls the Razer E...
07:00 am GMT - Sat, October 15, 2022
Engadget Apple Store workers in Oklahoma City vote to unionize
The Apple Store workers who'd been planning to unionize since at least early this year have come long way from using encrypted chats to organize in secret. In June, an Apple Store in Maryland beca...
10:31 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Nikola founder Trevor Milton convicted on three charges of fraud
Trevor Milton, the founder and former executive chairman of Nikola, has been found guilty on three counts of fraud for misleading the electric vehicle companys investors about its business and technol...
06:20 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Meta is killing off its Instant Articles format for news stories
Meta will end support for Instant Articles by mid-April, the company confirmed to Engadget. It introduced the format to Facebook in 2015 to help news articles load quickly on mobile devices. However, ...
06:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Even Tetris players dont know what the future holds for competitive Tetris
When you think of esports, Tetris likely doesnt come to mind. Let alone NES Tetris played on original hardware. Yet, this weekend at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo a new Classic Tetris World Champion ...
05:47 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget NVIDIA cancels the 12GB GeForce RTX 4080
Were you confused when NVIDIA introduced two GeForce RTX 4080 models with significantly different capabilities? You're not alone. NVIDIA is "unlaunching" the 12GB RTX 4080 over concerns ...
05:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Acers cloud gaming Chromebook is a solid laptop, even if you dont game
Earlier this week, Google and hardware partners ASUS, Acer and Lenovo announced a somewhat surprising initiative to build Chromebooks expressly for cloud gaming. While many Chromebooks are a riff on t...
05:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Google Fiber will offer 5Gbps and 8Gbps internet plans in early 2023
Google Fiber's sudden revival will include a dramatic boost to internet speeds. Google has revealed that it will offer 5Gbps and 8Gbps plans in early 2023 at respective monthly rates of $125 and $...
04:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion tries to scale up a PSP game to the PS5
In 2007, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core was a spin-off game; One part of a cash grab aimed at Final Fantasy 7 obsessives that were looking for something to play on the PlayStation Portable. It was a p...
04:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget iRobot's Roomba 694 is on sale for $199, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
While most of the Prime Early Access Sale deals have come and gone, there are a few sales still thriving on Amazon. Google's Pixel 6a smartphone remains down to one of the best prices we've seen, whil...
03:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Apple's mixed reality headset reportedly uses iris scanning for payments and sign-ins
Apple's long-rumored AR/VR headset may have a few extra tricks. The Information's sources claim the mixed reality hardware will use iris scanning for signing in and making payments. This would...
03:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget 'Dead Space' hands-on: Gruesome sci-fi horror has never felt so comforting
The Dead Space remake has to be better than Dead Space. The original came out 14 years ago and imploded common ideas of what a horror game should be: It decreased the power of the headshot and strippe...
01:50 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget SpaceX says it needs US government help funding Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine
SpaceX's donations of Starlink satellite service to Ukraine might not last much longer. CNN says it obtained documents indicating that SpaceX sent a letter to the Defense Department in September c...
01:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget The best fitness trackers for 2022
The fitness tracker isnt dead, and if youre reading this, youre probably one of the people keeping these little devices alive. Smartwatches have all but taken over the mainstream wearable space, but t...
12:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Engadget Podcast: Microsofts Surface event, Pixel reviews and the Quest Pro headset
What a week! This episode, Cherlynn, Devindra and Engadgets Sam Rutherford dive into everything we learned at Microsofts Surface event. No, there was no new Surface Duo or Neo, and the actual fresh ha...
11:35 am GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Take-Two is shutting down the developer behind the mobile hit 'Two Dots'
Rockstar, Zynga and 2K owner Take-Two Interactive is shutting down Playdots, the New York-based studio behind the popular mobile game Two Dots, Bloomberg has reported. Sixty-five employees will lose t...
11:15 am GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Netflix with ads launches on November 3rd
Netflix's ad-supported tier finally has a release date. The new Basic with Ads plan will be available November 3rd from 12 PM ET for $7 per month. It launches in 12 countries: the US, UK, Australi...
10:50 am GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Meta's VR legs video wasn't what it seemed
When Meta announced that its Horizon Worlds avatars were getting legs in the near future, we got to see VR Mark Zuckerberg jump up and down to show them off. Apparently, though, what we saw wasn't...
09:03 am GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Framework is selling refurbished versions of its modular laptops
Framework, which make modular, easy-to-repair laptops with the idea of reducing e-waste, is now selling refurbished models. They come from "the small number of returns we get from our 30-day retu...
05:10 am GMT - Fri, October 14, 2022
Engadget Apple slapped with a $19 million fine in Brazil for not selling iPhones with a charger
Apple keeps on losing court battles in Brazil over its decision to stop shipping iPhones with a charger. The So Paulo state court has ruled against the tech giant and slapped it with a 100 million rea...
08:53 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Google will soon test Project Starline video chat booths in the real world
Google's elaborate video chat booths will soon exist as more than just a clever design exercise. Ars Technicareports the company will start installing Project Starline prototypes in some of its co...
08:30 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Twitter is testing a way for users to limit their mentions
One of the great things about Twitter is that you can reach out to any public user with a quick @ mention to their username. One of the worst things about Twitter is that it's all too easy to...
08:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Samsung's One UI 5 update is largely about personalization
Samsung has revealed more details about One UI 5, the updated user interface it will begin rolling out to devices later this month. Galaxy S22-series devices will be the first to get the update. The c...
06:19 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget FAA says Apple AirTags are allowed in checked baggage
Don't worry that you might not be allowed to slip an Apple AirTag into your luggage for your next flight. As The Points Guy notes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that AirTags...
05:45 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Netflix with ads will be available November 3rd for $7 per month
Netflix's ad-supported tier finally has a release date, and it's now clear just what sacrifices you'll have to make to get a lower price. The new "Basic with Ads" plan will be av...
05:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Samsung Wallet payments and passes are coming to 13 more countries this year
Samsung's unified Wallet app will soon be available to many more people. The company says it will roll out Wallet to 13 more countries by the end of 2022. Most are in Europe, Scandinavia and weste...
04:45 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget 'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' is coming to PC on November 18th
You won't have to wait too much longer to play the otherremastered Spider-Man game on your computer. Insomniac and Nixxes have announced that Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be available on PC Nove...
04:30 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget The best smart light bulbs for 2022
One of the best places to start when building a smart home ecosystem is smart light bulbs. Not only are they relatively affordable compared to other IoT gadgets, often costing between $10 and $50 a bu...
04:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Apple Card users can soon sign up for a 'high-yield' savings account
Your Apple Card is now more of a full-fledged banking service. Apple has introduced a "high-yield" savings account from Goldman Sachs that will soon let you grow your funds. You can have you...
03:50 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Signal is winding down plaintext SMS support in its Android app
Signal is removing the option to send and receive SMS messages in its Android app. Folks who currently use Signal as their default SMS app will receive alerts advising them to switch to a different on...
03:27 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Sony's ZV-1F is its most affordable vlogging camera yet
Sony has unveiled the ZV-1F, its third and most affordable vlogging camera, designed for creators as a "step up" from smartphones. Priced at just $500, it's slotted below the $700 ZV-1 c...
02:30 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget TikTok will offer movie showtimes and ticket options after showing trailers
TikTok may soon offer an easy way for you to buy a movie ticket after you see a trailer that catches your attention. It's offering select movie studios access to a tool called Showtimes on TikTok....
01:50 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Microsoft's HoloLens headsets are giving US Army testers nausea
Microsoft's HoloLens headsets for the US Army have some teething troubles. Bloomberg and Insider say a recent unclassified report reveals the current Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) i...
01:24 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Amazon's first Project Kuiper internet satellites will launch on Vulcan Centaur's maiden flight
The first two Project Kuiper satellites, prototypes for Amazon's satellite broadband program, will head to Low Earth Orbit in the first quarter of 2023. Amazon previously announced that the protot...
01:15 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget The best tablets for 2022
Following the release of the 2022 iPad Air and Samsungs Galaxy Tab S8 line earlier this spring, there hasnt been a ton of movement in the tablet world. At IFA, Lenovo announced refreshed versions of t...
01:11 pm GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Sony releases its first over-the-counter hearing aids
Earlier this summer, the US FDA greenlit the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, and now we're seeing some from one of the largest audio companies in the world. Sony has announced the ava...
11:50 am GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Sony and Honda will open pre-orders for their first EV in 2025
Sony and Honda have announced (PDF) that they're planning to start accepting pre-orders for their first electric vehicle model in the first half of 2025. Their joint venture, which they've sim...
11:15 am GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Our verdict on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
Yes, weve got full reviews of Googles new flagship phones as well as its first smartwatch. The phones fare better than the wearable, but we are on the seventh generation of Pixel smartphones, so thats...
10:47 am GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Microsoft Office will be replaced by Microsoft 365 as part of its ongoing refresh
Back in 2020, Microsoft announced that it would be changing the name of its Office 365 subscription to Microsoft 365, acknowledging that it had become more than just a work app. Now, it's removing...
09:55 am GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Microsoft accuses UK regulator of adopting Sony's complaints in Activision probe
Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard will have to gain approval from various regulators around the world before the deal can go through, including the UK's Competition and...
09:07 am GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Two unreleased and 'never digitized' NES games are up for auction on eBay
Two extremely rare "unreleased, one-of-a-kind, never-digitized" Nintendo NES games have appeared on eBay, according to a tweet from the Video Game History Foundation's Frank Cifaldi, see...
05:20 am GMT - Thu, October 13, 2022
Engadget Valve releases redesigned Steam mobile app with QR code login
You can finally say goodbye to your dated and clunky Steam mobile app. Valve has rolled out the redesigned version of its Steam mobile app for Android and iOS, which it's been testing since at lea...
11:50 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Elizabeth Warren presses Texas on crypto miners energy use
Elizabeth Warren and six other Democratic senators are pressing Texas energy regulator on whether the crypto mining industry is putting additional strain on the states grid, and its impact on climate ...
11:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft's Seeing AI app can scan the boxes of Advil, Theraflu and more to read out details
Microsoft has been gradually updating its Seeing AI app since its launch in 2017, expanding language support and general functionality over the years. Today, the company is announcing a new feature th...
11:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft's Seeing AI app can scan the boxes of Centrum, Emergen-C and more to read out details
Microsoft has been gradually updating its Seeing AI app since its launch in 2017, expanding language support and general functionality over the years. Today, the company is announcing a new feature th...
10:39 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Google lets Donald Trump's Truth Social into Play Store
The Donald Trump-backed Truth Social is live in Googles Play Store following a months-long delay due to concerns over its content moderation policies. The two sides had been going back and forth about...
09:24 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Alex Jones owes victims of Sandy Hook $965 million, jury finds
After nearly a decade of peddling baseless conspiracy theories and outright lies about the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a Connecticut jury has awarded nearly a billion dollars i...
09:24 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million after misinformation campaign targeting Sandy Hook families
After nearly a decade of peddling baseless conspiracy theories and outright lies about the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a Connecticut jury has awarded nearly a billion dollars i...
09:02 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Lawsuit accuses Meta executives of taking bribes from OnlyFans
A lawsuit accusing Meta of conspiring with OnlyFans is now known to include some serious allegations against top executives. Thanks to an accidentally unredacted court document, Gizmodo has learned th...
08:32 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Apple is reportedly withholding new benefits from unionized retail workers
Apple is reportedly declining to offer new benefits to employees at its only unionized retail store. According to Bloomberg, the unionized workers at the store in Towson, Maryland, will need to negoti...
07:37 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget The Polestar 3 electric SUV will start at $85,300 when it arrives in late 2023
Polestar has finally taken the wraps off its first electric SUV. The newly official Polestar 3 is now set to reach customers in the fourth quarter of 2023 with a starting price of $85,300 in the US. P...
07:05 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget James Webb Telescope captures unique dust rings surrounding two stars
The James Webb Telescope has captured an unusual dust pattern around two stars that can track the passage of time similar to ring patterns on the inside of tree trunks. The image, detailed by the Euro...
06:47 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Samsung and Google are working to streamline setting up Matter smart home devices
Following the official release of the Matter protocol earlier this month, today at its annual developer conference Samsung announced a deeper partnership with Google to make it easier for consumers to...
06:28 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Scientists got lab-grown human brain cells to play 'Pong'
Researchers who grew a brain cell culture in a lab claim that they taught the cells to play a version of Pong. Scientists from a biotech startup called Cortical Labs say it's the first demonstrate...
05:09 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro review: Still the best bargain in flagship phones
After the big move to its custom Tensor chip last year, Google is continuing its quest to use machine learning to unlock enhanced apps and features on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. While the specs and ...
05:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Pixel Watch review: Google and Fitbits imperfect marriage
Years. Some of us in the industry have been waiting close to ten years for the long-rumored Pixel Watch. Now that its here, expectations are naturally high. After all, Google had all that time to fine...
04:46 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals you can still get today
Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale remains in full swing. If you didn't get the chance to shop yesterday, fear not there are still a bunch of great tech deals available for the final day of the...
04:40 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Google begins adding passkey support in Android and Chrome
Google has begun rolling out initial passkey support for Android and Chrome. In a blog post published Wednesday, the company said web admins can start integrating the technology into their websites th...
04:28 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Apple TV and Music apps are coming to Windows next year
During its Surface event, Microsoft said Apple TV and Apple Music apps are coming to the operating system next year. You'll be able to check out previews of them in the Microsoft Store before the ...
04:22 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft Surface Studio 2 hands-on: More power, but still not enough
Based on its initial specs, the Surface Studio 2+ wasn't the upgrade we've been waiting four years to see. Perhaps spending a bit of time with it will change my mind. Maybe I'd be fine wit...
04:15 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget The original space tourist hopes to go to the Moon with SpaceX
SpaceX's next lunar passengers could include one of the earliest civilian spacefarers. As CBS Newsreports, original space tourist Dennis Tito and his wife Akiko have signed up as passengers on the...
04:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft's Teams Premium service uses AI to recap your meetings
Microsoft might have a way to make Teams a more enticing option for meetings: make AI tackle the dirty work. The company is launching a Teams Premium offering for Microsoft 365 that uses AI to greatly...
03:45 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day monitor deals we could find
Amazon's October Prime Day offers a great opportunity to pick up a new monitor for your work-from-home or gaming setup. They're often some of the most expensive peripherals to get, so it alway...
03:43 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Surface Laptop 5 hands-on: A bare minimum update
Today Microsoft announced its refreshed Surface Laptop 5, which just like before will be available in 13.5 and 15-inch models. The new notebooks will also feature 3:2 touchscreens with a very familiar...
03:29 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft Surface Pro 9 hands-on: Can Intel and ARM models live in harmony?
On the one hand, the Surface Pro 9 is pretty much what we expected: a jump up to Intel's 12th-gen CPUs. But Microsoft surprised us with a huge shakeup for its tablet PCs. There's also a Surfac...
03:09 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget NASA is now targeting November 14th for the Artemis 1 launch
NASA has set a date for its next Artemis 1 launch attempt. The agency will next try to send the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft on an uncrewed journey around the moon on November...
02:30 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget What we bought: The Outin Portable Espresso Machine keeps me caffeinated anywhere
Wait, so Im supposed to get in my car, commute to some hoighty toighty coffee store, find and pay for parking, then wait in line to pay $3 for a few tablespoons of mediocre hot pressed bean juice serv...
02:17 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Apple iCloud photo libraries will soon be viewable in Windows
It should soon be much easier to access your iPhone's photo collection on a Windows-based PC. Microsoft is updating Windows 11 with the option to directly view iCloud photo libraries in the Photos...
02:15 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Ooni's Fyra 12 pizza oven is cheaper than ever for Prime Day
You've still got time to fit in some outdoor parties this fall before the weather gets too cold, and a pizza oven can be a great addition to your backyard setup. For Prime Day, one of our favorite...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft's Surface Studio 2 gets 11th-gen Intel chips and RTX 3060 graphics
It's been four years since we got the Surface Studio 2, the much-improved followup to Microsoft's ever-so-flexible all-in-one desktop. Surely, the company has something special in store for th...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft's Audio Dock is a hybrid speaker and laptop hub
Those rumors of a Microsoft speaker were true. Microsoft has unveiled an Audio Dock that, as the name implies, combines a speaker with a laptop hub. The design centers on a relatively powerful, omni-d...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsofts Presenter is a sleek PowerPoint remote for the hybrid work era
Back in the early aughts, Microsoft released the Presenter 3000, a wireless remote for PowerPoint presentations. Now, two decades later, the company has announced the Presenter+. Like its predecessor,...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget The Surface Pro 9 comes with either 12th-gen Intel CPUs or a 5G Arm chip
Last year's Surface Pro 8 was one of the biggest design upgrades for Microsoft's tablet PC, adding long-awaited features like Thunderbolt 4 and surprising upgrades like a 120Hz display. This y...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft's adaptive mouse and accessories arrive on October 25th
In May, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Adaptive kit a modular mouse, hub and accessories designed with inclusivity and accessibility in mind. But the company wasn't ready back then to share the f...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsofts new AI graphic design app is built on DALL-E
New hardware isnt the only thing Microsoft had to share at its Surface event. On Wednesday, Chief Product Officer Panos Panay announced Microsoft Designer, a new graphic design offering within the com...
02:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft's (barely) refreshed Surface Laptop 5 starts at $1,000
After a year and a half on the market, this fall Microsoft is updating its mainstream notebook line with the new Surface Laptop 5. Systems will be available in both 13.5 and 15-inch configs with price...
01:54 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft Surface 2022 event live blog
Techtober isn't over yet! Today, we're gearing up to cover Microsoft's Surface device event at its NYC store. Senior Editors Sam Rutherford and Devindra Hardawar will be watching the strea...
01:54 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Microsoft Surface 2022 event liveblog: Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Studio 2 and more
Techtober isn't over yet! Today, we're gearing up to cover Microsoft's Surface device event at its NYC store. Senior Editors Sam Rutherford and Devindra Hardawar will be watching the strea...
01:44 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Apple Music finally arrives on Xbox consoles
It seems like Microsoft just can't stop confirming Xbox partnerships this week. On Tuesday, Xbox Cloud Gaming support for Meta Quest 2 and some new Chromebooks was announced. Now, Microsoft has li...
01:30 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Amazon will knock an extra $20 off if you buy two Kindles
Kindle e-readers are already on sale for Prime Day, but the offer just got sweeter if you're looking to buy more than one. Amazon is offering an additional $20 off if you buy two of the latest Kin...
01:15 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget The best robot vacuum and smart home deals we found for October Prime Day
Like furniture and other home essentials, IoT devices are often expensive and it can be hard to figure out which are right for your space. Thankfully, sales like this October Prime Day can help out wi...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Watch Microsoft's Surface event with us at 10AM ET
It's Microsoft's turn to host a big fall hardware event and we'll be following it every step of the way. You can keep up with the news as it happens by joining Engadget deputy editors Nath...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Roku is moving into smart home gear with Wyze's help
Roku is expanding beyond home theater setups and into smart home devices. The initial batch of Roku Smart Home products, on which it collaborated with Wyze, includes a smart doorbell, cameras, smart b...
12:20 pm GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Netflix will finally disclose how many people watch its shows, in the UK at least
Netflix ranks shows on its platform to give you an idea of what people have been watching recently and sometimes, it releases hours viewed data for its most popular titles but it's been keeping ...
11:50 am GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals you can still get today
Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale remains in full swing. If you didn't get the chance to shop yesterday, fear not there are still a bunch of great tech deals available for the final day of the...
11:35 am GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget The best deals on Galaxy phones, watches and other Samsung devices for October Prime Day
Amazon's October Prime Day on today is a good opportunity to grab deals ahead of Christmas, and Samsung products are particularly well represented. The company has a raft of products on sale rangi...
11:15 am GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Metas next-gen $1,500 VR headset revealed
Metas next-gen VR headset is here. With the Quest Pro, Meta is trying to combine the best things about both PC and standalone headsets to create a powerful, comfortable self-contained unit. With a per...
10:35 am GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Intel will reportedly lay off thousands of employees as PC sales slow
Intel had long been expecting a decline in PC sales after a period of heightened demand due to work-and-study-from-home arrangements brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. In July, it admitted to Nik...
09:31 am GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Hyundai wants all of its vehicles to support over-the-air updates by 2025
Though already having some success with its Ioniq lineup, Hyundai has far bigger plans for its EV future including taking a page from Tesla in terms of software updates. The automaker just unveiled a...
05:36 am GMT - Wed, October 12, 2022
Engadget Blizzard is giving away freebies to 'Overwatch 2' players to apologize for its rocky launch
Blizzard previously admitted that Overwatch 2's launch, which was spoiled by a bunch of bugs, DDoS attacks and other issues, has not met players of the company's expectations. While the compan...
08:30 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals we could find
Amazon is kicking off this year's holiday shopping season with its Prime Early Access Sale. This Prime Day "part two" of sorts is the second members-only sale event of the year that Amazon has had in ...
07:22 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals we could find
Amazon is kicking off this year's holiday shopping season with its Prime Early Access Sale. This Prime Day "part two" of sorts is the second members-only sale event of the year that Amaz...
07:09 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Meta's avatars are getting legs
Meta has announced several updates to the avatars that it wants you to use in the metaverse and beyond. And hey, the avatars will have legs! At least in the virtual sense, if not the physical or metap...
07:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals you can get for under $50
You're probably hoping to cross off a few big items from your holiday shopping list during Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale. But don't forget about the little things, either. Sale events l...
06:45 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget NASA's DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of an asteroid
The next time an asteroid threatens Earth, humanity might have a chance of saving the planet. On Tuesday, NASA announced that its experimental Double Asteroid Redirection Test successfully altered the...
06:18 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Amazon's Opportunity Mars rover documentary hits Prime Video on November 23rd
More than a year after it was first announced, Amazon has shared a trailer for Good Night Oppy. The upcoming documentary will recount the story of NASAs Opportunity rover, or Oppy as it was lovingly k...
06:02 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to Meta Quest 2
You'll eventually have another way to access Xbox Cloud Gaming titles beyond consoles, PCs, tablets and phones. Microsoft is working with Meta to bring the service to the Meta Quest Store, which m...
05:49 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget 'Among Us VR' delivers virtual backstabbing on November 10th
After a bit of a wait, Among Us VR is nearly ready. Innersloth, Schell Games and Robot Teddy have confirmed the virtual reality betrayal game will be available November 10th on Meta Quest 2 and Steam....
05:47 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals we could find
Amazon is kicking off this year's holiday shopping season with its Prime Early Access Sale. This Prime Day "part two" of sorts is the second members-only sale event of the year that Amazon has had in ...
05:40 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Meta will integrate Zoom and Microsoft Teams into its VR workspaces
Meta is making a big push to sell its new Quest Pro to office workers. At Meta Connect, Mark Zuckerberg showed off upcoming integrations with Zoom and Microsoft teams, along with a slew of other featu...
05:32 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Meta Quest Pro hands-on: The $1,500 headset that will enable the metaverse
Following the demise of smartphone-based headsets like Samsung's Gear VR and Googles Daydream, virtual reality headsets have generally fallen into two camps: lightweight standalone systems like th...
05:30 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day gaming deals you can get
Maybe you have someone in your life who's an avid gamer or game streamer and you want to get them something to take their hobby to the next level. You're in luck Amazon's October Prime Day has proven...
05:22 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Labor Department proposal may lead to gig workers gaining employee status
The Department of Labor has issued a proposal that could make it more likely for millions of people to be classified as employees rather than independent contractors. Should the proposal become a form...
05:15 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Prosecutors drop charges against Serial podcast subject Adnan Syed
After 23 years in prison, Adnan Syed is a free man. Baltimore prosecutors on Tuesday announced they were dropping charges against the 41-year-old and subject of the hit podcast Serial, reports The New...
05:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Netgears Orbi 860 mesh routers are a more affordable option for multi-gig internet
Netgear already offers one of the few mesh WiFi router systems that can fully support multi-gigabit internet access, but the minimum $1,500 outlay rules it out for most homes. Thankfully, there's ...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals on SSDs, microSD cards and other storage gadgets
During the first Prime Day this year back in July, we saw a bunch of our favorite microSD cards, portable drives, internal SSDs and other storage devices drop to record-low prices. Now for Amazon's Pr...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Snapchat's new AR lenses let you try on and buy Halloween costumes
Snapchat has launched a set of new lenses that you can use to find Halloween costumes for parties and events you're attending this month. These new AR lenses will give you a way to virtually try o...
03:29 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Sony's excellent WH-1000XM5 headphones are down to $348 for Prime Day
For our money, Sony's WH-1000XM5 is the best set of wireless headphones on the market right now. They're absolutely worth considering if you're in need of a new set of cans or simply want ...
03:26 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget BMW will distract you with casual games while you charge your EV
It's not just Tesla that can offer games to play while you're waiting in your car. BMW is teaming up with AirConsole to deliver casual games in its cars starting in 2023. The technology downlo...
03:15 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Google Meet will soon send you a transcript of your meeting
Google has announced a string of updates for Workspace, including one that may be especially useful for those tasked with recording meeting minutes. Users can already save Google Meet calls as video f...
03:10 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals we could find
Amazon is kicking off this year's holiday shopping season with its Prime Early Access Sale. This Prime Day "part two" of sorts is the second members-only sale event of the year that Amazon has had in ...
03:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals on laptops and tablets we could find
It's always a good idea to check out the laptops and tablets on sale during Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale. We saw a bunch of great deals for the first shopping event this year back in July, and now...
02:45 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Razer's Blade 14 gaming laptop is $800 off for Amazon's October Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Early Access sale may represent an ideal opportunity to snag a high-performance portable. The company is selling Razer's late 2021 Blade 14 gaming laptop for $2,000, or a whoppi...
02:30 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget BMWs i4 M50 is an engineering triumph
In an EV market increasingly populated by SUVs, trucks and the tiny SUVs we call crossovers, its refreshing to have another actual electric car option. But the 2022 BMW i4 M50 is more than just a seda...
02:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best TV and home entertainment deals we found for October Prime Day
If you're ready to upgrade your living room setup before the cold, winter months arrive, Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale has a bunch of deals you should consider. It's not often that most people upgr...
01:34 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Delta invests in air taxi startup Joby to enable home-to-airport flights
Flying taxi startup Joby Aviation just landed a deal that could make your ride to the airport much more enjoyable. Delta is investing a total of up to $200 million in Joby in exchange for a home-to-ai...
01:10 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals we could find
Amazon is kicking off this year's holiday shopping season with its Prime Early Access Sale. This Prime Day "part two" of sorts is the second members-only sale event of the year that Amazon has had in ...
01:05 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best deals on AirPods, iPads and other Apple devices for October Prime Day
If you have Apple devices on your shopping list for this holiday season, you may be able to save on some of them if you pick them up during Amazon's October Prime Day. The online retailer has knocked ...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Google is trying to make Chromebooks built for cloud gaming
One part of Google may have given up on cloud gaming, with Stadia set to be discontinued in a few months. But on the ChromeOS team, theres a whole new initiative to try and push back on the whole you ...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget NVIDIA RTX 4090 review: Unholy power
How do you go about reviewing something like NVIDIA's RTX 4090? Just looking at its specs alone, it's obviously the fastest consumer GPU we've ever seen. So sure, I can tell you that I can...
12:28 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Instant Pots, air fryers and cookers are up to half off for Amazon's October Prime Day
If you've been eyeing those Instant Pots or Instant air fryers that everyone seems to have, they're on sale as part of Amazon's Prime Early Access Day with savings up to 50 percent. Some o...
12:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals on headphones, earbuds and audio gadgets
With the holiday season right around the corner, you probably have someone on your gift list who could use a new pair of headphones or earbuds. You can pick up their gifts for less right now thanks to...
11:40 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Roku may soon begin selling its own smart home lighting and accessories
Roku appears to be expanding into the smart home space with a smart bulbs, light strips and security cameras, according to a Reddit user and report from Zatz Not Funny. The products appear to white-la...
11:15 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Can Meta deliver on its metaverse ambitions?
When Mark Zuckerberg announced the company he founded would change its name from Facebook to Meta, he added it would be metaverse-first, not Facebook-first. Hes shown off dystopian VR offices, looked ...
11:00 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals we could find
Amazon is kicking off this year's holiday shopping season with its Prime Early Access Sale. This Prime Day "part two" of sorts is the second members-only sale event of the year that Amazon has had in ...
10:45 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Anker's October Prime Day deals bring charging accessories down to new record lows
Anker is selling quite a robust selection of products at a discount for Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale, and some of the deals even represent new all-time lows for the items. If you need to make ...
10:25 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Audio-Technica's ATH-M20xBT headphones drop to $59 for Prime Day
There are Prime Day deals flying around for just about everything under the sun (well, as long as it's on Amazon). If you're on the lookout for a solid deal on budget-friendly headphones in pa...
10:00 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget GM is using its Ultium battery tech for a lot more than EVs
I wasn't kidding when I told you that GM is going all-in on Ultium, the battery technology behind the company's electrification efforts, not to mention an entire generation of Chevy and GMC EV...
09:35 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The 2021 Apple TV 4K is back on sale for $109
If you missed the chance to buy the Apple TV 4K when it was $70 off during Prime Day earlier this year, now is your chance to get it at that price again. For its first-ever Prime Early Access Sale, Am...
09:05 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Google's Pixel Buds Pro hit a new all-time low of $160
Prime Day might offer just what you need if you're looking for a pair of Android-friendly wireless earbuds. Amazon is selling Google's Pixel Buds Pro at a new all-time low of $160, well below ...
08:56 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Amazon Prime Early Access sale cuts Western Digital and SanDisk storage by up to 65 percent
Amazon's Prime Early Access sale is here, which for many of us, means getting more storage on the cheap. Western Digital and SanDisk are happy to oblige, with savings of up to 65 percent on microS...
08:35 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Apple's 10.2-inch iPad drops to an all-time low of $269
You'll want to act quickly if you've been looking for a frill-free tablet. Amazon is selling Apple's latest 10.2-inch iPad (that is, the 2021 model) at an all-time low price of $269 as par...
08:05 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Sony's excellent WH-1000XM5 headphones are down to $348 for Prime Day
For our money, Sony's WH-1000XM5 is the best set of wireless headphones on the market right now. They're absolutely worth considering if you're in need of a new set of cans or simply want ...
07:30 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Apple's second-gen AirPods Pro drop to their lowest price ever for Prime Day
Apple's second-gen AirPods Pro haven't even been available for a month and you can still already find a deal on them. The price has dropped a bit as part of Amazon's major Prime Day sale. ...
07:06 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget The best October Prime Day deals on Amazon devices we could find
Amazon Prime Day is the best time of the year to pick up a gadget made by Amazon. We saw record-low prices at the first Prime Day back in July, and many of those discounts have returned for the new fa...
05:31 am GMT - Tue, October 11, 2022
Engadget Waymo's cafeteria workers are forming a union
The cafeteria workers at Waymo's offices are forming a union, according to NBC News. As the news organization notes, that makes them the latest group of people to organize at one of Silicon Valley...
08:23 pm GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget Hackers forced more than a dozen US public airport websites offline
Hackers believed to be based in Russia temporarily forced around 14 public-facing websites for US airports offline on Monday. The LaGuardia, OHare and LAX websites were among those targeted, and most ...
06:28 pm GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget 1010musics Razzmatazz is a delightfully pink and pocketable drum machine
The Lemondrop and Fireball Nanobox grooveboxes pack a lot of punch for their size, and 1010music is expanding the lineup with the Razzmatazz drum machine. The pocket-sized device packs in a 64-step se...
06:15 pm GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget The best accessories for your new iPhone
New Apple iPhone 14 owners should think about the accessories they want for their new handset not long after unboxing it. Like with last years iPhone 13s, this years models dont come with a charging a...
02:05 pm GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget Apple's 256GB 12.9-inch iPad Pro is $300 off and cheaper than ever
This might be your best chance to save money on a 2021 iPad Pro. Ahead of its Prime Early Access Sale, Amazon has discounted the 256GB 12.9-inch model by 25 percent to $899. The more affordable 11-inc...
02:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget Questions Meta needs to answer about the metaverse at Connect
Just under a year ago, Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company he founded as a Harvard undergrad would change its name to Meta. "From now on, we're going to be metaverse-first, not Faceboo...
01:15 pm GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget The best gaming laptops for 2022
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...
12:37 pm GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget Samsung's Tizen OS is coming to other brands' TVs
Last week LG announced that it would allow third-party TV manufacturers to use its webOS platform and now its main rival is following suit. Samsung has revealed that it will license its Tizen OS TV pl...
11:15 am GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: What to expect from Microsoft's Surface event
Did you think the big tech events were over for the year? This week, its Microsofts turn, and were expecting lots of Surface news. That might include a long-overdue Surface Studio refresh and even a m...
10:35 am GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget Dutch court rules that being forced to keep a webcam on while working is illegal
A court in the Netherlands has ruled that a US company violated a Dutch worker's human rights by forcing him to keep his webcam on during work hours, TechCrunch has reported. Hired by Florida tele...
08:56 am GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget The Apple Watch Series 8 is already $50 off
Apple's latest Watch Series 8 just came out last month, but you can already grab a deal on it. The 41mm model is selling at Amazon in Midnight, Red or Silver for $349, for a savings of $50 (13 per...
08:18 am GMT - Mon, October 10, 2022
Engadget Google is shutting down its Assistant-powered Driving Mode
After announcing it at I/O 2019, teasing it in 2020 and finally launching it officially last year, Google is shutting down the Assistant Driving Mode dashboard, 9to5Google reported. The feature gives ...
09:30 pm GMT - Sun, October 9, 2022
Engadget Epic Games and Match Group want to bring additional antitrust allegations against Google
Epic Games and Match Group are attempting to expand their lawsuits against Google to include additional allegations against the search giant. In a motion filed on Friday with a federal court in the No...
06:47 pm GMT - Sun, October 9, 2022
Engadget Twitter and Instagram lock Kanye West's accounts after a weekend of antisemitic posts
Kanye Wests return to Twitter has been short-lived. Less than a day after Elon Musk welcomed him back to the platform, the rapper saw his account suspended for posting an antisemitic message. On late ...
05:04 pm GMT - Sun, October 9, 2022
Engadget All Apple AirPods and Mac accessories could feature USB-C by 2024
Apple will more widely adopt USB-C across its product portfolio over the next few years, according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says he expects the comp...
02:30 pm GMT - Sun, October 9, 2022
Engadget Hitting the Books: Steve Jobs' iPhone obsession led to Apple's silicon revolution
The fates of Apple and Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSCM have grown inextricably intertwined since the advent of the iPhone. As each subsequent generation of iPhone hurtled past the technologi...
10:09 pm GMT - Sat, October 8, 2022
Engadget Star Trek: Picards latest trailer suggests the series will end with a bang
With New York Comic Con underway this weekend, Paramount shared a new trailer for the final season of Star Trek: Picard. After the previous teasers mostly played up the nostalgia of the principal cast...
09:05 pm GMT - Sat, October 8, 2022
Engadget Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will use Blizzard's controversial SMS Protect system
When the next Call of Duty arrives on October 28th, fans will need to connect a phone number to their Battle.net account to play the game. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, newly created Overwatch 2 ac...
06:25 pm GMT - Sat, October 8, 2022
Engadget Hideo Kojima is making a game with Elle Fanning
Kojima Productions is making a game with Elle Fanning (The Great). The studio announced the collaboration as part of an elaborate teaser campaign that began back at the Tokyo Game Show in September. A...
03:51 pm GMT - Sat, October 8, 2022
Engadget Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden arrive on Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation and Switch this January
Atlus surprised gaming fans this past summer when it shared that it would release its beloved Persona series on Xbox Game Pass. It then followed that announcement with the news that Persona 3 Portable...
09:55 am GMT - Sat, October 8, 2022
Engadget Rivian recalls 13,000 EVs due to potential steering control problem
Rivian has notified customers that it's recalling 13,000 EVs or almost all of the electric trucks and SUVs it has ever delivered due to an issue that could render drivers unable to steer and con...
06:44 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget EA starts rolling out a new PC app to replace Origin
It has been two years since EA announced it was working on a replacement for its Origin PC client, and it's now starting to roll out the new app to Windows users. The publisher claims that the EA ...
05:39 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Frontline Ukraine troops are reportedly enduring Starlink outages
Ukrainian forces have reportedly been dealing with Starlink outages as they try to take back Russian-occupied areas. Some of the outages, which are said to have caused a severe loss of communication o...
04:52 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Toyota restarts bZ4x EV production after fixing dangerous wheel flaw
Toyota is finally back on track with production of the bZ4x, its first EV. Reutersreports the company has restarted manufacturing of the electric crossover after fixing a defect that could see wheels ...
04:20 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Even Signal is hopping on the Stories bandwagon
Like Instagram, Facebook and so many others, Signal is hopping aboard the Stories bandwagon. The privacy-focused messaging app started beta testing an ephemeral Stories feature this week. Users can sh...
04:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Chromecast with Google TV HD review: Just a great little streaming dongle
Google's latest streaming dongle is so similar to the previous one that when I first opened it up, I experienced a little deja vu. The new Chromecast with Google TV still has a puckish oval design...
04:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Chromecast with Google TV HD review: Super simple 1080p streaming
Google's latest streaming dongle is so similar to the previous one that when I first opened it up, I experienced a little deja vu. The new Chromecast with Google TV still has a puckish oval design...
03:48 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Biden signs executive order to protect personal data transfers between the US and EU
Months after reaching a deal, the White House has taken official steps to protect data transfers between the US and European Union. President Biden has signed an executive order directing the governme...
03:45 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite drops to $100, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale is coming next week and we've already started to see a number of preview deals pop up. Devices like the Echo Show 5, Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Kindle Paperwhite have be...
03:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget What to expect from Microsoft's Surface event on October 12th
Microsoft is holding its customary fall Surface event on October 12th, and this year's presentation may be more jam-packed than most. Rumors have swirled of not just new Surface Pro and Surface La...
02:45 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget GM will make an Ultium battery pack prototype for the US military
General Motors, through its GM Defense subsidiary, will build a battery pack prototype for the Department of Defense to test and analyze. The agency's Defense Innovation Unit is seeking a scalable...
02:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget The best midrange smartphones for 2022
A great smartphone doesnt have to cost a fortune. Years of commoditization have brought features once exclusive to high-end devices including big batteries, multi-camera arrays and high refresh rate ...
02:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Erica Synths Prkons review: A uniquely thunderous drum machine
In many ways the $2,059Prkons seems like the drum machine sibling of Erica Synths SYNTRX. Its not just that they share a chassis and knobs. But theyre both pricey, niche instruments that focus on havi...
01:44 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Spotify is reportedly dropping 11 original podcasts
Spotify may be tempering its podcast push. A TechCrunchsource claims the streaming service is cutting 11 original podcasts from its Gimlet and Parcast studios, including How to Save a Planet, Crimes o...
01:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget The DJI Avata is a nimble cinewhoop drone for FPV novices
Cinewhoop drones are all the rage right now, as they can dive and twist and speed through unreachable places to produce spectacular footage. DJI has jumped on that trend with the Avata, an FPV drone t...
01:15 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Acer says the Swift Edge is the worlds lightest 16-inch OLED laptop
Acer has unveiled a new lightweight laptop that targets on-the-go professionals in a world where more and more people are choosing to work from home or away from the office. The Swift Edge is a 16-inc...
01:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Welcome to the age of the cargo bike
As the need for cleaner, more sustainable transport becomes ever more urgent, Ive noticed a familiar pattern in conversations on the topic. Someone will point out that bikes are a lot more efficient a...
12:30 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Engadget Podcast: The Pixel 7 and Googles new family of devices
This week, Cherlynn, Devindra and Engadgets Sam Rutherford dive into everything we learned at Googles Pixel 7 event. Sure, its nice to have new phones, but its even nicer to see Google developing a co...
12:00 pm GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Meta warns 1 million Facebook users who installed password-stealing apps
Meta is warning 1 million Facebook users that their account information may have been compromised by third-party apps from Apple or Googles stores. In a new report, the companys security researchers s...
11:35 am GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Amazon will no longer publicly test its Scout delivery robots
Amazon's Scout robot, a small machine that looks like a cooler and can navigate sidewalks, won't be delivering anybody's packages anymore. The e-commerce giant has shut down field testing ...
11:15 am GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Testing Googles new Pixel 7 phones and its first smartwatch
Google started teasing its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones, the Pixel Watch and even the Pixel Tablet months ago. Finally, weve got all the specs (and prices). The Engadget team even got to briefly tes...
10:42 am GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Meta sues several app developers for allegedly stealing 1 million WhatsApp accounts
Meta has sued companies doing business as "HeyMods," "Highlight Mobi" and "HeyWhatsApp" for stealing over a million accounts using unofficial WhatsApp Android apps, Bleep...
09:40 am GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Apple wins appeal to slash its $1.2 billion French antitrust fine by two-thirds
In 2020, Apple was hit with a record 1.1 billion fine ($1.2 billion at the time) in France over antitrust practices with two wholesalers. Now, the Paris court of appeals has reduced the penalty by two...
08:45 am GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Binance forced to briefly halt transactions following $100 million blockchain hack
Binance temporarily suspended fund transfers and other transactions on Thursday night after it discovered an exploit on its Smart Chain (BSC) blockchain network. Early reports said hackers stole crypt...
07:36 am GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Apple's 2021 iPad mini falls back to a low of $400
With a solid blend of power and portability Apple's 2021 iPad Mini tablet is a popular choice but it's not exactly an impulse buy at $500. If you've been eyeing one, the 64GB model is now...
04:13 am GMT - Fri, October 7, 2022
Engadget Musk says Tesla's electric Semi truck has started production
Tesla's long-delayed semi-truck has started production, and the company will begin making deliveries as soon as December 1st, Elon Musk has announced on Twitter. When the automaker unveiled the Te...
10:26 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Judge in Twitter v. Elon Musk postpones trial to October 28th
The Twitter v. Elon Musk trial is now on hold as the two sides work to hammer out a deal for Musk to complete his buyout of the social media company. On Thursday, Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, C...
09:15 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Researchers discover star being consumed by its smaller, deader neighbor
The Sun might be a solitary star in our solar system, but around half of all other stars in the Milky Way are part of binary systems, in which two orbit each other. These can have incredibly fast orbi...
08:42 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk's lawyers ask judge to call off Twitter trial
Lawyers for Elon Musk have officially asked to cancel the upcoming trial with Twitter, as the two sides attempt to negotiate a deal. In a new court filing, Musks lawyers asked the judge to call off th...
08:32 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget First 'Super Mario Bros.' movie trailer shows trouble in the Mushroom Kingdom
It's finally clear just what the long-expected Super Mario Bros. movie will look like. Nintendo and Illumination have shared a teaser trailer (below) offering a peek at the computer animated block...
07:59 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Amazon suspends Staten Island workers who held impromptu strike
Amazon has responded swiftly to the impromptu strike at its unionized Staten Island warehouse. The company and workers have confirmed to CNN that about 50 workers were suspended with pay at JFK8 after...
07:42 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Now TikTok is copying Instagram with 'Photo Mode'
At this point, were all pretty used to seeing Instagram copy TikTok. Now, in a new twist, TikTok is copying Instagram with a new feature called Photo Mode. The update allows TikTok users to share mult...
07:03 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Boston Dynamics and other industry heavyweights pledge not to build war robots
The days of Spot being leveraged as a weapons platform and training alongside special forces operators are already coming to an end; Atlas as a back-flipping soldier of fortune will never come to pass...
06:26 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Valve finally opens up reservations for its $89 Steam Deck dock
If you've been waiting for Valve to release its delayed Steam Deck dock instead of opting for a third-party version, there's some good news: the company has opened up pre-orders. The Steam Dec...
05:45 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget 'Need for Speed Unbound' revives the racing series on December 2nd
The Need for Speed series hasn't been heard from since 2019's so-so Need for Speed Heat, but Criterion and EA are ready to bring it back and they're tinkering with the formula once again....
05:30 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Peloton is cutting another 500 jobs in its fourth round of layoffs this year
For the fourth time this year, Peloton has announced a round of layoffs. The struggling fitness company is cutting another 500 jobs, CEO Barry McCarthy told CNBC. In a memo to employees, McCarthy wrot...
05:15 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Twitter's edit button finally debuts in the United States, but you'll have to pay for it
A lot more people will soon be able to do what was once unthinkable: edit tweets. Twitter has begun to roll out its new tweet-editing feature to Twitter Blue subscribers in the United States. The expa...
05:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Everything Google announced at its Pixel 7 event
There weren't a lot of surprises in store at today's Google event in Brooklyn after all, the company started teasing its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, the Pixel Watch and the Pixel Tab...
04:46 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google Pixel 7 pre-orders at Amazon include a free $100 gift card
There are already good deals for Google's Pixel 7 family mere hours after its debut. Amazon is including a free $100 gift card when you order the regular Pixel 7 by October 24th at 2:59AM Eastern....
04:05 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Honda fully reveals the design of its electric Prologue SUV
Honda has finally offered more than a tiny peek at the Prologue, and it might prove interesting if you're not fond of overly flashy EV designs. The company has provided a full design preview indic...
03:53 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google's Recorder app will automatically add speaker labels on Pixel 7
Google showcased the Pixel 7 lineup and Pixel Watch today, which of course meant it had updates on the Assistant front. For one thing, Google's Recorder app will be more helpful for those who use ...
03:33 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Pixel 7 and 7 Pro hands-on: Slicker design, same great pricing
Last year Google made a big change to its phone line with the introduction of its custom-designed Tensor chip. By focusing on increased AI and machine learning performance, the company was able to cre...
03:33 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro hands-on: Slicker design, same great pricing
Last year Google made a big change to its phone line with the introduction of its custom-designed Tensor chip. By focusing on increased AI and machine learning performance, the company was able to cre...
03:29 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Apple's previous-gen AirPods Pro drop to $170 at Amazon
There have been no shortage of AirPods Pro deals in the past, but the previous-generation models have been hovering at $180 for the past few months. Now, you can pick them up for $160, which is only a...
03:25 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Pixel Watch hands-on: Possibly the prettiest smartwatch Ive touched
Weve been waiting years and years for the Pixel Watch to finally be real. Because its taken so long for Google to show us its own smartwatch, expectations are high for the company to deliver something...
03:25 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google Pixel Watch hands-on: Possibly the prettiest smartwatch Ive touched
Weve been waiting years and years for the Pixel Watch to finally be real. Because its taken so long for Google to show us its own smartwatch, expectations are high for the company to deliver something...
03:07 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google Pixel 7 camera app adds Cinematic Blur and accessibility features
Google just launched its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, and as expected, the cameras haven't changed much from the previous model, hardware-wise. As usual though, Google has introduced a bun...
02:56 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget The Pixel Tablet will attach to a speaker base to double as a smart display
After some stops and starts, Google is returning to tablets, but with a smart home twist. The company first teased the upcoming Pixel Tablet at I/O this year, saying the device would be launching in 2...
02:47 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget How to pre-order the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
Google's Pixel event today delivered exactly what we expected: a couple of new smartphones and a brand new Pixel Watch. The previously teased Google Pixel 7 was officially debuted, and while it do...
02:36 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google's 'Guided Frame' helps visually impaired users shoot better pictures
At today's Pixel 7 event, Google has announced a new accessibility feature that will help blind and visually-impaired users take better selfies. "Guided Frame" is a voice coach that will...
02:36 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google's $899 Pixel 7 Pro has 5x optical zoom and a metal trim
The Pixel 7 Pro was first teased back in May 2022, but its finally time for every single detail. The 7 Pro takes the big design refresh of last year, and adds an aluminum frame and camera bar. Unfortu...
02:30 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Pixel 7's Google Assistant updates let you silence calls with your voice
Google is fond of introducing Assistant features alongside new devices, and that's true for the Pixel 7. Among other upgrades, the new phone now lets you mute incoming calls just by saying "s...
02:27 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google's latest Pixel devices feature more recycled materials than ever
As Google details all the camera, processor and security updates coming to its new Pixel 7 phones and its very first smartwatch, it also noted that more recycled materials have been used in its latest...
02:22 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget The Pixel 7 packs Google's Tensor G2 chip and starts at just $599
After being teased back at I/O 2022, today Google announced the new Pixel 7 starting at just $599 featuring a refreshed design, a Tensor G2 chip and a bunch of new photo and video enhancements.Availab...
02:20 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Googles Tensor G2 chip gives a modest speed boost to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
With a new batch of Pixel phones comes a new chip at the heart of them all: Google's Tensor G2. Like last year's Tensor, the company's first custom mobile chip, it's an AI-infused powe...
02:14 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google (finally) announces the Pixel Watch, starting at $350
Googles Pixel Watch has been in the works for years, and Googles been quite happy to drop hints about what its been cooking up. (Admittedly, having an employee leave a prototype in a restaurant will a...
01:45 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Seagate's 1TB Xbox Series X/S storage card is back on sale for $200
If you've been using an Xbox Series X or Series S for a while, there's a good chance you're running out of room for games. Thankfully, you won't have to pay as much as usual to get som...
01:35 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google Pixel 7 event: Live coverage
Google's hardware launch event takes place today at 10am ET, and Team Engadget is covering it live from Brooklyn, New York. Deputy editor Cherlynn Low and Sam Rutherford will be there taking in th...
01:35 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Google Pixel 7 event liveblog: Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and more
Google's hardware launch event takes place today at 10am ET, and Team Engadget is covering it live from Brooklyn, New York. Deputy editor Cherlynn Low and Sam Rutherford will be there taking in th...
01:15 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget The best video streaming services in 2022
The number of video streaming services available has increased dramatically over the past few years as everyone decides they want a piece of the pie. The days when Netflix was your only option are lon...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Watch Google's Pixel Event here at 10AM ET
After months of teases and leaks, Google is finally ready to show off the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch. Those who are curious about what Google has in store can find out the full details as so...
12:48 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Amazon's Eero Pro 6E WiFi bundle is $280 off for Prime members
Amazon has been slashing the prices of its own products over the past few days as we approach its second Prime Day event for the year. After holding a sale for its Fire tablets, Kindle Paperwhite and ...
12:00 pm GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Uber will offer rides in autonomous Ioniq 5 taxis powered by Motional
Uber has signed a 10-year agreement to use autonomous Ioniq 5 EVs from Hyundai's Motional for ride-hailing and deliveries, the companies announced. The vehicles will be "strategically deploye...
11:40 am GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget 'Overwatch 2' will no longer require legacy players to verify their phone number
Even Blizzard has admitted that Overwatch 2's launch has not met anybody's expectations. In a new post detailing the latest status updates for the game's rollout, the company has apologize...
11:15 am GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Our verdict on the Apple Watch Ultra
Apples most expensive Watch yet (if we ignore the Hermes and ceramic distractions of yesteryear) has landed. The Apple Watch Ultra is surprisingly comfortable for its size, and costs less than expecte...
10:00 am GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Nanoleaf LED shapes and light bars now sync with Corsair gaming products
Nanoleaf, known for its modular wall lighting tiles, has teamed up with gaming company Corsair to make your setup more immersive and colorful. A new integration called Nanoleaf x CORSAIR lets you sync...
08:58 am GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Fast Company returns after attack that saw obscene Apple News alerts pushed to readers
Fast Company's website finally came back online eight days after the publication took it down due to a cyberattack. The business publication was initially hacked on September 25th, but it wasn'...
04:00 am GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Apple iPhone 14 Plus review: Its an iPhone, but bigger
Every year Apple has a surprise or two in store for its device lineup, and for 2022 one of those twists is the iPhone 14 Plus. That's because instead of continuing to make a mini version of the ba...
03:38 am GMT - Thu, October 6, 2022
Engadget Uber's ex-security chief was found guilty of covering up a major data breach in 2016
Joseph Sullivan, who used to serve as Uber's security chief, was convicted of federal charges for hiding a 2016 data breach from authorities. According to The New York Times, a jury in a San Franc...
07:16 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Google will pay Arizona $85 million over illegally tracking Android users
Google will pay Arizona $85 million to settle a 2020 lawsuit, which claimed that the search giant was illegally tracking Android users, Bloomberg reports. At the time, Arizona Attorney General Mark Br...
06:05 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget The Internet Archive is building a library of amateur radio broadcasts
The Internet Archive is aiming to build up a new library of old content. It's expanding beyond Flash games and animations, movies, books and (of course) snapshots of websites with the Digital Libr...
05:05 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Teenage Engineering and Love Hulten designed a drum machine 'with heart disease'
Teenage Engineering's latest drum machine probably isn't one that you're going to use to add percussion to your next piece. The company teamed up with designer Love Hulten to create CHD-4 ...
04:45 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget The best wireless headphones for 2022
When it comes to wireless headphones, the over-ear noise-cancelling models typically offer the most comprehensive set of features we want. The best options combine stellar audio with powerful active n...
04:08 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Apple faces US labor complaint over union busting
Apple's alleged union busting has prompted federal action. As The New York Timesreports, the National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against Apple following accusations it broke mult...
04:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Pures new e-scooters are friendlier to novice riders
Pure, the British e-scooter company founded by Adam Norris (father of F1 wunderkind Lando, pictured) is launching three new scooters. The Pure Advance, Advance+ and Advance Flex offer new features tha...
03:43 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Spotify's latest acquisition is a company that detects harmful content in podcasts
Spotify has bought a company it says will help it detect and address harmful content on the platform. Kinzen uses machine learning and human expertise to analyze possibly harmful content and hate spee...
03:09 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Stadia launch title 'Gylt' is heading to other platforms next year
Now that Google is shutting down Stadia, at least one of its exclusives is headed elsewhere. Eurogamerreports that Tequila Works is bringing Stadia's first exclusive, Gylt, to other platforms some...
02:18 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Amazon's Blink security cameras and bundles are up to 54 percent off
Amazon is running a sale on Blink security cameras, and many of the devices and bundles are available for a steal at up to 54 percent off. Several have dropped to their lowest price to date, including...
01:45 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Someone made an operating system for the NES
You probably never saw the NES as a productivity machine, but some clever developers beg to differ. Hackaday and Ars Technica note Inkbox Software has released a graphical operating system, NESOS, for...
01:30 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget iRobot's Roomba 694 is on sale for $199 right now
Those who have a robot vacuum on their gift list this year can pick up a few iRobot machines for less right now. Arguably the best for most people is the Roomba 694, which is 27 percent off at Amazon ...
01:15 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Tesla phasing out ultrasonic sensors as it moves toward a camera-only system
Tesla has announced that it's phasing out ultrasonic sensors (USS) used in its EVs to detect short-range obstacles, Electrek has reported. While other automakers use LiDAR, radar and other sensors...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Apple Watch Ultra review: A big smartwatch with some little quirks
Its embarrassing to admit, but I frequently get lost. Even in the middle of well laid-out Manhattan, my friends cannot trust me with directions. So while the idea of wandering in the wilderness with n...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Intel Arc A750 and A770 review: Trouncing NVIDIA and AMD on mid-range GPU value
Not too long ago, the notion of Intel getting into the world of discrete graphics cards seemed ludicrous. Intel?! The same company that killed its last major GPU project in 2009 and spent the 2010s f...
12:30 pm GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Facebook is letting users choose which posts they want to see more of
With profits shrinking of late, Facebook has been shutting down unpopular apps and focusing on its core services. To that end, it's updating the primary Facebook Feed to let users see fewer or mor...
11:47 am GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Zipline drones will deliver medicine to communities in Utah
Zipline has teamed up with a healthcare provider servicing the Intermountain Region in the US to deliver medicine to customers using its drones. The company has started doing drone deliveries to selec...
11:15 am GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Twitter says it will close deal with Elon Musk, again
Twitter has agreed once again to Elon Musks proposal to buy the company for $54.20 a share. In a statement, Twitter confirmed it had received Musks letter that the intention of the Company is to clo...
09:40 am GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget Amazon is killing its interactive Glow video device for kids
It has only been a year since Amazon launched Glow, its kid-focused video calling device that can also be used for interactive gaming. Now according to Bloomberg, Amazon is already discontinuing it, m...
08:12 am GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget The Disney app for PS5 finally supports 4K and HDR
The latest Disney+ app for the PlayStation 5 finally streams in 4K HDR, Disney announced. After installing it, you'll be able to watch supported Disney content, including Marvel and Star Wars movi...
05:03 am GMT - Wed, October 5, 2022
Engadget DDoS attack on 'Overwatch 2' servers prevents fans from playing the game on launch day
Overwatch 2's early access launch has been marred by a few bugs and a massive DDoS attack preventing players from getting into the game. Fans have been reporting getting stuck on the loading scree...
09:04 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget NASA's DART asteroid impact test left a trail over 6,000 miles long
NASA's successful asteroid impact test created a beautiful mess, apparently. As the Associated Press reports, astronomers using the Southern Astrophysical Research (SOAR) Telescope in Chile have c...
08:28 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Instagram will shove ads into more parts of the app
Meta's quarterly revenue dipped for the first time ever in the second quarter. It's looking to make those numbers go back up and keep smiles on investors' faces. One of the strategies it&#...
08:05 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Mastercard wants to make crypto purchases less risky
Crypto is still loaded with uncertainty, but Mastercard is betting that it can assuage buyers' minds. The credit card giant has introduced a Crypto Secure service meant to boost trust in crypto pu...
07:46 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Twitter confirms it intends to close deal with Elon Musk
Twitter has agreed once again to Elon Musks proposal to buy the company for $54.20 a share. In a statement, Twitter confirmed it had received Musks letter that the intention of the Company is to clo...
07:35 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget This biomechanical art installation gets stabby to the beat of a rhododendrons electrical noise
Kinetic installation artist David Bowen has given a rhododendron a really big knife, the power to use it, and therefore, a degree of agency not enjoyed by the kingdom Plantae since the Cambrian era. H...
06:46 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Meta will close its Substack newsletter competitor by early 2023
Bulletin, Meta's foray into the newsletter subscription space, is going away in early 2023, as The New York Times first reported. The company confirmed to Engadget that it will pay out all Bulleti...
06:09 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget 'Dead Space' remake trailer shows a twist on familiar gameplay
Motive and EA have finally shared a gameplay trailer for their long-expectedDead Space remake. To an extent, the clip shows what you'd expect. It's a familiar retelling of Isaac Clarke's h...
05:59 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget White House unveils its 'blueprint' for an AI Bill of Rights
Amazon exploiting tech to wring every last ounce of productivity from its workforce, Clearview AI harvesting our facial features from social media and public surveillance footage, school proctoring so...
05:08 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Amazon workers hold impromptu strike after Staten Island warehouse fire
More than 100 Amazon employees conducted a work stoppage for around three hours after a fire broke out at a fulfillment center on Staten Island, New York. Night shift workers were moved to a break roo...
04:55 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget CD Projekt Red is working on a 'Cyberpunk 2077' follow-up and several new Witcher games
CD Projekt Red may be much busier than you expect. The developer has shared a long-term roadmap that elaborates and expands on its plans. To start, a project codenamed "Orion" is effectively...
04:23 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk tells Twitter he wants to go ahead with original deal, according to Bloomberg
Elon Musk wants to own Twitter after all. The Tesla CEO has decided he wants to go ahead with the deal he originally struck to buy the social media company for $54.20 a share, Bloomberg reports.News o...
04:23 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk tells Twitter he wants to go ahead with original deal
Elon Musk wants to own Twitter after all. The Tesla CEO has decided he wants to go ahead with the deal he originally struck to buy the social media company for $54.20 a share, Bloomberg reports.News o...
04:07 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Activision Blizzard found to have withheld raises from unionizing Raven Software workers
After investigating an unfair labor practice charge against Activision Blizzard, the National Labor Relations Board found that the company withheld raises from quality assurance workers at Call of Dut...
04:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget The Matter smart home standard is finally available
After multiple delays, the Matter smart home standard has become a reality. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has released the Matter 1.0 specification and launched a product certification pro...
03:23 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Xiaomi's new 2-in-1 robot vacuum can wash and dry its own mops
In addition to launching the 12T smartphone series today, Xiaomi also announced that its Robot Vacuum X10+ which debuted in China back in April is now headed to Europe. This is the company's mos...
02:54 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Gatorade's smart water bottle uses sweatiness to gauge when you need to hydrate
Gatorade has designed a smart water bottle to help you determine and maintain your baseline hydration level and monitor your post-workout recovery. A ring of LEDs that runs around the Smart Gx Bottle&...
02:15 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget The EU will require USB-C charging for mobile devices by the end of 2024
The European Parliament has voted to make USB-C the common charging standard in the EU. All mobile devices with up to 100W power delivery (including phones, tablets and earbuds) sold in the region wil...
01:45 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Samsung's 256GB Galaxy Z Flip 4 is on sale for $900 right now
If you've been intrigued by Samsung's foldable phones, now's the time to grab the Galaxy Z Flip 4 for less. The 256GB model is 15 percent off and down to a record low of $900 at Amazon. Wh...
01:17 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget My quest for the perfect productivity mouse
When you buy a new PC, its easy to focus on the big three: Processor, graphics and RAM (sorry storage fans, thats a close fourth). Its the little things that are simple to overlook. I say that with th...
01:02 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Xiaomi's 12T Pro packs a 200-megapixel camera, but without Leica branding
After debuting its first Leica-branded smartphones including its super slim foldable phone in China, Xiaomi is finally switching back to international mode with new flagships. The Xiaomi 12T series ...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Google is revamping its Home app with a focus on customization
With the launch of new Nest devices, Google has updated its Home app with a raft of new features. The main takeaways are faster and easier pairing of smart devices with Matter, new customization and p...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Googles second-gen wired Nest Doorbell is smaller and offers improved imaging
Google has launched Nest's second-generation wired doorbell for those who don't want to monitor their device's battery levels or to worry about spotty WiFi. The device is around 30 percent...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Google's Nest WiFi Pro arrives with faster speeds and new high-gloss design
As expected, Google has unveiled the Nest WiFi Pro mesh router system with a new glossy design, faster WiFi 6E speeds and a simple setup. It will also work as a Matter hub once Google's new smart ...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Googles Nest Renew program can now help US customers prioritize clean energy use
Google introduced an initiative called Nest Renew last year to help you use more clean energy for your home if you have one of the brand's thermostats. Back then, only those who got an invite to p...
11:15 am GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: What to expect from Googles Pixel 7 event
Googles big Pixel hardware event kicks off Thursday October 6th, and well finally get to hear all the details of the Pixel 7 series and that long-teased (and leaked) Pixel Watch.Google first showed of...
10:11 am GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget Apple's second-generation AirPods fall to a new low of $79
Apple may have recently refreshed its AirPods lineup with the launch of the new Pro model, but its older earbuds still offer plenty of features for less money. That's been the case for the second-...
08:24 am GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget US set to impose more trade restrictions on Chinese AI and supercomputer companies
The White House is set to unveil rules that would further restrict access to advanced computing technology in China that could be used by its military, according to The New York Times. The new measure...
05:04 am GMT - Tue, October 4, 2022
Engadget 'The Onion' filed a real brief with the Supreme Court supporting man jailed for making fun of cops
When was the last time you've read an amicus brief? If you're not involved in the legal profession, chances are you may have never actually spent precious time reading one. This amicus brief (...
08:43 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Google delivers the Pixel 4 and 4 XL's last guaranteed update
If you've been holding on to a Pixel 4 for the past three years, you'll have to get used to going without OS upgrades. Android Policenotes that, as planned, Google has released its last guaran...
08:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Twitter finally starts rolling out the edit button, but US users will have to wait
After years of users begging Twitter for an edit button, they're finally getting their wish. The company is rolling out the long-awaited feature in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, but only for ...
08:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Serato adds on-the-fly stem isolation and effects to its DJ app
If youve been following the progression of DJ apps lately, youve probably noticed that extracting stems on-the-fly from your existing library seems to be trending. Serato DJ has now joined the game, o...
07:52 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget FCC will start kicking voice providers out of its robocall database
Telecoms slow to adopt anti-robocall measures could soon face stiff punishment in the US. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now plans to remove seven voice service providers from its Robocal...
05:57 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Apple Music now has over 100 million songs
Apple Music just passed a symbolic milestone. Apple has revealed that its streaming music service now has 100 million songs. That's a significant expansion from the 30 million upon launch in June ...
05:13 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget A data-sharing agreement between the US and UK is now in effect
As of today, a data-sharing pact between the US and the UK is in effect, five years after it was first floated. The two sides claim that the Data Access Agreement, which was authorized by the Clarifyi...
04:36 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Apple no longer activates its proprietary SIM cards for iPads with cellular data
You may need to perform some extra legwork to connect an earlier iPad to cell networks. MacRumors has learned the company stopped activations for the Apple SIM in certain iPads as of October 1st. If y...
03:52 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Theres an apparent PS5 jailbreak, but only for old firmware
Almost two years after the PlayStation 5 went on sale, it seems that modders have found a way to jailbreak the console, albeit with some significant limitations. As IGN notes, a modder known as Specte...
03:36 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Hackers release 500GB of data stolen in LA school district ransomware attack
The ransomware attack against the Los Angeles Unified School District just got worse. TechCrunchreports the group that took credit for the heist, Vice Society, has published a 500GB data cache from th...
02:31 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Samsung's 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 4 is $420 off at Amazon
Now's the time to act if you've pined for a Galaxy Z Fold 4 but couldn't quite justify spending nearly two grand for more than 256GB of storage. Amazon is selling the 512GB foldable for $1...
02:23 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Kim Kardashian will pay $1.26 million to settle SEC charges over a crypto post
Kim Kardashian will pay $1.26 million to settle charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission over a cryptocurrency ad she posted on Instagram Stories. The socialite and reality TV megastar rece...
01:33 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget YouTube has begun asking users to subscribe to Premium to watch 4K videos
You might soon need YouTube Premium for more than ditching ads, background playback and trying new features. As MacRumorsnotes, users on Reddit and Twitter have noticed that YouTube is asking some vie...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget What to expect from Google's Pixel 7 event on October 7th
Googles fall hardware event promises to be special this year. It not only marks the official debut of the Pixel 7, it will launch the companys first self-branded smartwatch the Pixel Watch. But what ...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget What to expect from Google's Pixel 7 event on October 6th
Googles fall hardware event promises to be special this year. It not only marks the official debut of the Pixel 7, it will launch the companys first self-branded smartwatch the Pixel Watch. But what ...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Yahoo Mail app update makes it easier to manage receipts and track deliveries
Yahoo has launched its latest Mail app with a number of updates designed to help users track receipts, shipments, gift cards and "free trial" subscriptions that need to be cancelled by a cer...
12:25 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Wisk Aero's latest flying taxi has four seats and can fly itself
Wisk Aero has unveiled its 6th-generation semi-autonomous air taxi, calling it the "first-ever candidate for type certification by the FAA of an autonomous eVTOL." The design looks like a su...
12:00 pm GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Google to improve speech recognition for people with disabilities
The University of Illinois (UIUC) has partnered with Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft and nonprofits on the Speech Accessibility Project. The aim is to improve voice recognition for communities ...
11:15 am GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: TikTok has live shopping stream ambitions for the US
Based on a successful feature on TikTok's sister app in China, Douyin, the social network is reportedly planning to launch a live shopping TikTok Shop in the US later this year. According to the Finan...
09:45 am GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Google's Pixel 6a is cheaper than ever right now
The Pixel 7 is being unveiled this week, but if you're looking for a new but more budget focused phone, Amazon has an excellent deal on the Pixel 6a. You pick one up at just $349 for a savings of ...
09:00 am GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Maserati's first electric GranTurismo is just as sporty as its gas counterpart
Maserati has finally revealed its electric GranTurismo in earnest, and the most interesting part may be what you don't notice. The GranTurismo Folgore coupe offers plenty of power with a tri-motor...
08:48 am GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition returns to a record low of $135
Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is the best e-reader for the money bar none, and you can now pick one up at the lowest price we've seen. It's back on sale at its Prime Day pri...
06:32 am GMT - Mon, October 3, 2022
Engadget Disney's networks are back on Dish following a 'handshake agreement'
Disney stations including ABC, ESPN, FX and Disney Channel are back on Dish and Sling TV after the two parties reached a tentative agreement, Deadline has reported. A total of 17 Disney channels disap...
09:46 pm GMT - Sun, October 2, 2022
Engadget Coinbase users were unable to withdraw funds to US bank accounts for six hours
Coinbase users were unable to carry out US bank account transactions for around six hours on Sunday. An issue with the Automated Clearing House Network, which is used for electronic transfers between ...
08:15 pm GMT - Sun, October 2, 2022
Engadget TikTok will reportedly bring live shopping to the US this holiday season
TikTok plans to bring its live shopping "TikTok Shop" feature to North America using outsourced technology, according to The Financial Times. It'll reportedly be launched "over the ...
07:13 pm GMT - Sun, October 2, 2022
Engadget Tesla built 365,923 electric vehicles in Q3, up 42 percent from Q2
After pandemic-related disruptions in Q2, Tesla ramped up its manufacturing capacity again last quarter, leading the company to make a record number of deliveries between July 1st and September 30th. ...
05:48 pm GMT - Sun, October 2, 2022
Engadget Chrome's controversial new extension platform is coming in 2023
Google has slowly but surely been marching towards a new extension platform called Manifest V3 for Chrome. And now there is a firm timeline for its rollout. Starting with Chrome 112 in January of 2023...
12:00 pm GMT - Sun, October 2, 2022
Engadget Twitter gives its DMs on the Android app a more modern look
Twitter has started rolling out some changes for its Android app that gives people sliding into DMs a more visually appealing interface. The social network's Android app has remained largely the s...
11:00 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Intel-owned autonomous driving tech company Mobileye files for an IPO
Mobileye, the self-driving tech firm that Intel had purchased for $15.3 billion back in 2017, has filed for an IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission. When Intel first announced its plans to ...
09:41 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Leaked Pixel Watch images show band designs, watch faces and Fitbit integration
It's only a few days until Google's big Pixel event, where the company will show off the Pixel 7 lineup as well as the first flagship smartwatch it designed in-house (outside of Fitbit, anyway...
08:08 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Google reportedly canceled a Stadia-exclusive follow-up to 'Death Stranding'
One of the major problems that worked against Stadia from the jump was the fact that Google didn't secure blockbuster exclusives for the cloud gaming service, which it will shut down in January. S...
06:31 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget ABC, ESPN and other Disney networks go dark on Dish and Sling TV
Disney-owned channels including local ABC stations, ESPN, FX and 17 others are no longer available on Dish Network and Sling TV. Dish says Disney wanted almost $1 billion more to extend their carriage...
05:06 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Sheryl Sandberg has left Meta, but the company will keep paying for her personal security
Sheryl Sandberg officially stepped down from her post as Meta COO in August, but the company will continue to pay for her personal security into 2023, Reuters reports. The board, citing "continui...
04:15 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Amazon's latest sale knocks up to 50 percent off Fire tablets
Amazon appears to be kicking off its fall Prime Day event a little early. Hot on the heels of announcing a new generation of gadgets, the company is holding a sale on Echo smart displays, Fire TV devi...
03:40 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max drops back down to an all-time low of $35
Amazon's most powerful streaming stick is on sale yet again for Amazon's second Prime Day sale in 2022. You can grab the Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $35, or $20 off its regular price. That's ...
03:00 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Amazon's Echo Show 5 drops to a new low of $35
Days after hosting a major hardware launch, Amazon is apparently having a sale on its older Echo devices. Among the deals, we noticed that both the Echo Show 5 and the larger Echo Show 8 have hit new ...
02:30 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Hitting the Books: What the wearables of tomorrow might look like
Apple's Watch Ultra, with its 2000-nit digital display and GPS capabilities, is a far cry from its Revolutionary War-era self-winding forebears. What sorts of wondrous body-mounted technologies mi...
01:00 pm GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Recommended Reading: Behind the wheel of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV first drive: Better because it's bigger?John Beltz Snyder, AutoblogOur colleagues at Autoblog have some in-depth analysis of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV via Snyder...
01:20 am GMT - Sat, October 1, 2022
Engadget Tesla debuts an actual, mechanical prototype of its Optimus robot
It seems like just yesterday that Elon Musk ushered a gig worker in a spandex suit onto the Tesla AI Day 2021 stage and told us it was an robot or at least probably would be one eventually. In the in...
08:20 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Watch Tesla's AI Day 2022 event at 9:15PM ET
Tesla is holding another AI Day, and it'll be particularly easy to tune in. The automaker is streaming its 2022 event tonight at 9:15PM Eastern on YouTube (below) as well as its website. Elon Musk...
07:22 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget A Bruce Willis deepfake will appear in his stead for future film projects
Bruce Willis may have retired from acting following a diagnosis of aphasia, but a version of him will live on in future projects. Last year, the actor's "digital twin" appeared in an ad ...
07:22 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget A Bruce Willis deepfake could appear in his stead for future film projects (updated)
Bruce Willis may have retired from acting following a diagnosis of aphasia, but a version of him will live on in future projects. Last year, the actor's "digital twin" appeared in an ad ...
06:41 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Ubisoft will help jilted Stadia users transfer their purchases to PC
Stadia, Google's ill-fated attempt at a cloud gaming service, will shut down in January. Players will be refunded for all their hardware and software purchases, except for Stadia Pro subscriptions...
06:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Magic Leap's smaller, lighter second-gen AR glasses are now available
Magic Leap's second take on augmented reality eyewear is available. The company has started selling Magic Leap 2 in 19 countries, including the US, UK and EU nations. The glasses are still aimed a...
05:27 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget You can now buy some YouTube TV add-ons without the $65 base plan
YouTube TV is now offering users the option to subscribe to standalone add-on channels without signing up for the platform's base plan. You can choose from 20 channels, including HBO Max, Showtime...
04:32 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Anker's Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds can monitor your heart rate
Anker's Soundcore audio brand has revealed yet more products. Among them are the Liberty 4 earbuds, which can track your heart rate. The heart rate sensor is in the right earbud, so you'll nee...
03:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 falls to $250 plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
The week may be almost over, but there are still plenty of offers to be found. Apple's 512GB MacBook Air M2 has hit a new low price, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is down to just $250, you can pick u...
03:05 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget USB branding could become a little easier to understand
The group that oversees USB wants to make it easier for you to understand what various cables and ports can actually do. It's trying to ditch branding like SuperSpeed and USB4 in an attempt to sim...
02:45 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget House, Senate Democrats ask FTC to fight Amazon's acquisition of iRobot
Amazon might face some political opposition in its bid to acquire iRobot. Democrats including Senator Elizabeth Warren and House Representatives Jesus Garcia, Pramila Jayapal, Mondaire Jones, Katie Po...
02:45 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget House, Senate Democrats ask FTC to fight Amazon's acquisition of iRobot (updated)
Amazon might face some political opposition in its bid to acquire iRobot. Democrats including Senator Elizabeth Warren and House Representatives Jesus Garcia, Pramila Jayapal, Mondaire Jones, Katie Po...
01:45 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Fixing inefficient oil field flaring could drastically reduce methane emissions
Oil and gas companies regularly use flaring (that is, burning unwanted methane) to limit the amount of natural gas escaping into the atmosphere, but the practice might not be as kind to the planet as ...
01:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget NASA and SpaceX will study the possibility of using a Dragon capsule to boost Hubble's orbit
NASA and SpaceX have signed an agreement to study the possibility of using a Dragon spacecraft to lift the Hubble telescope to a higher orbit. The Hubble telescope's orbit decays over time due to ...
01:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget How Sony unintentionally defined the skate video
In 2022, Tony Hawk is a household name, skateboarding is an olympic sport and its possible to master digital laser flips in any number of video games on TV. It wasnt always like this, though. Early sk...
12:30 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Engadget Podcast: Diving into Amazon's latest gadgets and the Apple Watch Ultra
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into the massive amounts of news from Amazons recent event. Theres a Kindle you can write on! And Amazon also wants to track your sleep on bed. We discuss whats i...
12:00 pm GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Twitch will charge you $100 to pin your chat message for 2.5 minutes
Twitch is testing a new feature that gives viewers a way to make sure their favorite streamer (and their fellow fans) can see their message in the chatbox. The livestreaming platform has given select ...
11:15 am GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget The Morning After: Google is shutting down Stadia, its game streaming service
Despite denials until mid-2022, Stadia is winding down. The technically impressive game streaming service, which delivered current-gen games through smartphones, PCs, tablets and even Chromecast, is t...
09:25 am GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Satellites must be deorbited within five years of completing missions, FCC rules
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules to address the growing risk of "space junk" or abandoned satellites, rockets and other debris. The new "5-year-rule&...
08:35 am GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget All Facebook and Instagram users in the US can now show off their NFTs
Meta is done rolling out support for non-fungible tokens or NFTs in the US. The company first started giving select creators in the country the option to display their tokens on Facebook and Instagram...
07:57 am GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget New York joins California in aiming to make all auto sales hybrid or EV by 2035
New York is following California's lead by mandating that all new cars, pickups and SUVs sold in the state must be either EVs or plug-in hybrids, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. To reach that goa...
04:51 am GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Former eBay execs get prison time in cyberstalking case involving Twitter threats and fetal pig deliveries
Two of the eBay executives who were charged for staging a cyberstalking campaign against the creators of the eCommerceBytes newsletter have been sentenced to prison. The Justice Department says that t...
12:02 am GMT - Fri, September 30, 2022
Engadget Elon Musk's texts with Jack Dorsey and Parag Agrawal detail tumultuous Twitter negotiations
A tranche of Elon Musks private messages have been made public as part of his ongoing lawsuit with Twitter. The messages, revealed in a court filing Thursday, shed new light on Musks behind-the-scenes...