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Tech - Engadget - 11 hours ago

How to use Claude's voice mode

Anthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be.

Tech - Engadget - 12 hours ago

Here's how to format a USB drive on Windows

There are several scenarios that might require you to format a USB drive. But don't worry -- We'll show you how.

Tech - Engadget - 13 hours ago

How to use ChatGPT's new, more natural Voice Mode for conversations

Talking to ChatGPT just got a lot less awkward.

Tech - Engadget - 14 hours ago

How to hide and unhide an app on your iPhone or iPad (and why you may want to)

There are several smart reasons most people should be hiding apps on their iPhone or iPad. Here's how to do it.

Tech - Engadget - 15 hours ago

The downsides of switching from iPhone to Android

If you're considering ditching iOS for an Android device, make sure you know what you might be losing.

Tech - Engadget - 16 hours ago

The pros and cons of the switch to digital games

More gaming companies are moving toward stopping production of game discs and cartridges. Is it a bad thing?

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

How to connect your retro GameCube to a modern TV

A single adapter could be all you need.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

How to get the best battery life from your retro handheld game console

There's a smarter way to power vintage portable gaming devices. Give these tips a try.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Wired vs. wireless CarPlay: How are they different and which is better to use?

There are advantages and disadvantages to both connection types. Here's how they compare and when you might choose one over the other.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Claude Vs ChatGPT: How These AI Assistants Differ

In a practical breakdown of how Claude and ChatGPT AI models differ, one tends to fall short when it comes to quality responses and overall user experience.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Mario Kart 64 in VR is not for the queasy

There are worse ways to kill time than Mario Kart 64 in VR -just don't eat beforehand.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do

A USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

The Apple Watch heart rate feature you probably didn't realize existed

Apple has a not-so-obvious heart rate feature that's worth checking out. Here's what it does and how to use it.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Supernatural's head of fitness on rebooting the VR exercise app after leaving Meta

We chatted with Supernatural's Head of Fitness about the company's plans for its VR exercise app.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Big Walk, retro electronic repairs and other new indie games worth checking out

We're looking forward to Big Walk, ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, Pigeon: A Love Story and several others this week.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program

X is retiring its old rewards-sharing program after September 7.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach

Framework's customer database was accessed, but no payment info was released.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

One of NASA's Mars rovers could find itself promised to the moon instead

NASA is planning to use elements of existing tech to learn more about all sides of the moon.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones

Sony might turn back the clock and revive an older model to save potential buyers some cash.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Static Hour challenges you to be the arbiter of truth and fear

If only being a nighttime news editor was this thrilling all the time.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

We thought we wouldn't write about Overwatch characters anymore but D.Mon looks too sick not to

The new Overwatch hero is part-D.Va, part-Reinhardt and 100 percent cool as heck.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Trump administration spends another $1.2 billion to kill offshore wind farm projects

This is the fifth such deal in which the president and his team has paid big to cancel a green energy contract.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Korean lunar orbiter snaps first pics of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon

NASA believes the crater left by the rocket is around 60 feet wide.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

AI is changing cybersecurity in quick and terrifying ways

Hackers employing AI in their tactics are finding ways to exploit vulnerabilities that didn't even exist before.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Are USB flash drives becoming obsolete?

USB drives have outlasted a lot of other tech through the years. Is it time for the industry to move on?

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

What type of phone case is best for wireless charging?

If you use a Qi or MagSafe charger, it's important for your phone and the charging speed that you get the right kind of case.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

SK Hynix pledges $38 billion to build two new DRAM and NAND factories

SK Hynix has announced that it will invest $38.1 billion to build two new memory chip facilities in South Korea.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here's what you should know

Not all features are equal when it comes to securing your data.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Europe finalizes plans for its 'sovereign' Starlink competitor

The EU's sovereign satellite broadband service is now moving towards full-scale deployment.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

PSB iQ2 review: Premium sound meets smart-speaker convenience

A great app experience turns this wireless stereo setup into a capable hub for your home audio.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Chinese AI model Moonshot Kimi K3 also escaped its testing environment

Kimi K3 also found loopholes in its sandbox environment that allowed it to access the internet.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case

A judge has ruled that Meta is a public nuisance and has to pay fine that will go towards funding state programs.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Google open-sources an AI model it says can help with earlier hurricane warnings

WeatherNext can deliver a 15-day forecast predicting storms' track and intensity.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Ro Khanna calls for the right to oppose data centers to be protected

The congressman thinks it's time for a "Data Center Bill of Rights."

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

OpenAI's ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400

It would be an ambitiously high price for the AI-powered hardware pivot.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Quake celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new free episode

The Dawn of the Machine expansion was made by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

AI is now making new viruses

What could possibly go wrong?

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

PSA: Apple has released security updates for Mac

Tahoe, Sequoia and Sonoma operating systems have been patched to address a Screen Sharing vulnerability.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

The FCC just shredded local TV station ownership rules, despite questionable legality

This is great news for Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

This tiny new charging pad is perfect for my nightstand

Why our deputy editor Nate Ingraham loves the new Twelve South tiny charging pad in spite of its price.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs are more easily identifiable

Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs are more easily identifiable

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

OpenAI will no longer limit how many texts free accounts can send to ChatGPT

There will still be limits on image generation, voice mode usage and other features.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Why smartphone makers stopped using removable batteries, and why they're making a comeback

Changes are on the horizon. Soon, we'll be seeing more phones with batteries that the user can remove and replace.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Google Wallet now lets parents send money securely to their kids

Parents can now send their kids money that can be used anywhere Google Pay is accepted.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

The California Teamsters union is suing the state over self-driving trucks

The California Teamsters union says that new self-driving truck regulations could eventually cause around 400,000 people to lose their jobs.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

How to stop Roku from tracking everything you watch

Let's dive in to Roku's privacy policy to see what data is being collected from you -- and how to stop it.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

The $28,350 Fathom is Ford's first midsize electric truck

Ford's first midsize electric truck has a name and a price, but we're still waiting for a proper design reveal.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

How to watch Google's Pixel 11 event

Expect several new phones, a refreshed Pixel Watch and perhaps price increases at Google's Pixel 11 event.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

What's the difference between the Apple Pencil USB-C Vs Pro?

Apple Pencils differ in terms of features, charging methods and iPad compatibility.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Dolby Vision 2 is officially available on select Hisense TVs

Dolby Vision 2 includes a new algorithm that optimizes content on a scene-by-scene basis.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Adobe's new ChatGPT plugin brings 70 of its tools to OpenAI's chatbot

Adobe is continuing its enthusiastic embrace of generative AI.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago
Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Netflix bags an exclusive GTA VI trailer... for all of six hours

Netflix will hold the exclusive rights to an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI before it hits YouTube six hours later.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Now you can chat with Google Maps to order food, reserve hotels and more

Google is also bringing Ask Maps to 150 more countries and territories.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Meta claims its own AI also hacked into a third-party service during testing

Meta says its AI model accessed the internet during testing and hacked an organization thanks to a blunder by its evaluation partner.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Samsung QS90H soundbar review: An all-in-one promise fulfilled

The QS90H actually delivers on the all-in-one soundbar promise thanks to new woofers and a unique driver layout.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

SpaceX's wandering Falcon 9 rocket has crashed into the moon

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket used in the January 2025 Blue Ghost mission has crashed into the lunar surface.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Nintendo's Switch 2 console sales just dropped significantly

Nintendo's Switch 2 sales fell ahead of an expected price hike next month.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

OpenAI's agents reportedly shared exploits with each other through a messaging board

OpenAI's employees revealed more about the events that culminated in the company's agents hacking Hugging Face on their own.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initially refusing to review it

After refusing to even review it, the FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Apple's Private Relay feature could reveal your IP address to websites and services

Security researchers found an issue with Apple's WebKit browser engine that affects Private Relay.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

The $299 Viture Pro 2 are the company's lightest and most comfortable smartglasses yet

Viture is releasing a more compact Mobile Dock Mini for just $99 alongside its new $299 smartglasses.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

X's head of product is leaving the company one year after joining

Nikita Bier was the face of some of the platform's biggest changes.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Meta introduces Muse Code, its take on a coding agent

The terminal-based coding tool is powered by a new AI model, Muse Spark 1.2.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago
Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Senate advances the latest Kids Online Safety Act out of committee

The House passed its own version of the contentious KOSA bill in June.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 on October 27

Minecraft for the Switch 2 feels like a perfect place for mouse controls, but Mojang hasn't said anything about that feature yet.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down, but will remain with the company

A handful of high-level personnel changes are coming to DeepMind.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Meta apps displayed ads that contained AI-generated CSAM

Researchers identified more than 50 ads on Meta properties that violated the company's policies on child sexual abuse material.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Don't forget to turn off this setting after buying a new TV

This built-in setting might still be affecting your new TV's quality.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Corsair just introduced new gaming keyboards with a control dial and a mouse with great battery life

Corsair's latest accessories have some handy features and don't cost too much.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

The world's smallest USB drive has more storage than an iPhone 17

At a time when storage space commands a premium price, SanDisk's Extreme Fit drive is worth a look.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Xbox's devastating July was inevitable

"It is neither possible nor desirable to own every great independent studio."

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Sunbird's iMessage app for Android is back after a major privacy snafu

This was one of the interoperability tools people used before Apple adopted RCS.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Old Reddit could be the next casualty of Reddit's war on AI scraping

The company is also planning to retire its public API.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

How to use Android Auto without turning off your VPN

A VPN might compromise your Android Auto experience at first, but there are some easy workarounds.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Google Assistant will vanish from Android phones and connected devices in September

Like birthdays in late May and most of June, it's all about Gemini.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Disney partners with TikTok to bring fan-made shorts to Disney+

Creators will be granted access to a deep library of Disney assets to use in their videos.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

YouTube explains its AI slop policy and why some creators won't get paid

YouTube allows AI-generated videos, but they have to abide by a specific set of rules.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Peloton Cross Training Bike+ review: A better connected bike that still demands a premium price

Peloton's new bikes do more to warrant the space they take up in your home.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

NASA's PUNCH mission can now accurately predict when solar storms will hit Earth

NASA says its PUNCH mission has greatly advanced the prediction of solar storms.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Samsung announces next-gen 3D memory when all we want is reasonably priced DDR5

Samsung's latest memory and storage tech is mostly designed for data centers, not consoles or PCs.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

OpenAI and Anthropic models went on a hacking spree when tested by the UK's AI research institute

The UK AI Security Institute says OpenAI's and and Anthropic's models engaged in deceptive behavior and harmful activity during testing.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

MasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats

If you're searching for an on-water nav app that also includes tunes, WhatsApp and other apps, there's finally a solution.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago
Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

The Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA has closed

Electronic Arts is once again a privately held company, but it's saddled with $20 billion in new debt.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Telegram CEO says 'takedown extortionist' was responsible for the app being briefly delisted by Apple

Pavel Durov claims there's "a potential systemic risk" for platforms with user-generated content.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Perplexity has successfully overturned Amazon's injunction on its AI shopping bot

Amazon's public fight with Perplexity over online shopping started in November 2025.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

We just got our first real look at how small X's ad business is

Advertisers seem to be spending a whole lot less than they used to on the platform.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago
Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Xbox's free 25th anniversary gifts include a dynamic theme and avatars

Xbox's free 25th anniversary gifts include a dynamic theme and avatars.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

DOJ extracts $3.2 million from OpenAI over hiring discrimination allegations

DOJ extracts $3.2 million from OpenAI over hiring discrimination allegations.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes)

Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes)

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Apple caps bug bounty program due to deluge of AI submissions

Apple caps bug bounty program due to deluge of AI submissions.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

NJ antitrust suit accuses Amazon of unlawfully wielding power over delivery contractors

NJ antitrust suit accuses Amazon of unlawfully wielding power over delivery contractors .

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Don't use your car's USB ports to charge your laptop Do this instead

The USB port in your car is likely not powerful enough to charge your laptop, but there are other options.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays

BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Windows 11 Home Vs Pro: What's the difference, and is it worth the upgrade?

Most Windows 11 users don't need to bother with the Pro version of Microsoft's operating system.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100

CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

How to cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription

If you're done giving Sony money every month, cancelling PlayStation Plus is easy.