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Tech - Engadget - 35 minutes ago

Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team

Some devs working on Marathon have also been laid off and studio head Justin Truman has stepped down.

Tech - Engadget - 45 minutes ago

Russia allegedly used a forensics platform to hack an activist's phone, despite having its access cut off

Cellebrite claims the hardware predates current sanctions and was used without its consent.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Samsung's latest budget phone has mild upgrades and a $50 price hike

The Galaxy A27 5G has a stronger chipset, at least.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Google Finance is now available as a standalone Android app

Google Finance is a standalone Android app now, with an iOS version on the way.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Sony A7R VI review: A huge speed boost makes this a nearly perfect high-resolution camera

Sony's A7R VI finally serves up speed and resolution together thanks to the new 67MP stacked sensor.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

IBM says it has created the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip

IBM says it has created the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Apple hikes prices for most of its hardware

Macs, MacBooks, iPads and other Apple products just got more expensive.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Can your smartwatch detect sleep apnea?

No smartwatch can actually diagnose sleep apnea, but some can track certain signs that might indicate you have the condition.

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Google will open the Play Store to outside billing on June 30

Google will allow developers to offer alternative billing in the US, the UK and Europe starting on June 30.

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Nothing teases the Phone 4b, launching on July 7

Nothing will launch the entry-level Phone 4b on July 7.

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

C'mon, you don't need an AI to check your spelling

A Florida Republican denies claims her team used AI to work on draft legislation, saying Claude was only used as spelling and grammar checker.

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

Xbox is testing support for longer gamertags

Xbox is testing new features, including support for 15-character gamertags.

Tech - Engadget - 10 hours ago

Amazon Zoox's latest robotaxi looks (marginally) less like a toy car

Amazon-owned Zoox has introduced its new autonomous vehicle meant for for large-scale production.

Tech - Engadget - 12 hours ago

OpenAI's free GPT-5.5 model makes ChatGPT better at understanding context

OpenAI has rolled out an upgrade for the free model you interact with the most on ChatGPT.

Tech - Engadget - 18 hours ago

After successfully selling over 15 cars, Faraday Future would now like you to buy its robots

Farday Future hasn't quite given up on EVs, but it's now also pitching a lineup of robots, including humanoids and a quadruped with an optional canine heads.

Tech - Engadget - 19 hours ago

The Grand Theft Auto 6 physical edition is overpriced DRM in a box

It's not the $80 physical edition we deserve, and it's also not the one we need right now.

Tech - Engadget - 20 hours ago

European Space Agency's Euclid captures the star-filled center of the Milky Way

NASA will begin mapping the galactic bulge with a mission later this summer.

Tech - Engadget - 21 hours ago

Jalapeño is the first AI chip from OpenAI and Broadcom

It's a spicy start for the AI company's collaboration with the chip maker.

Tech - Engadget - 23 hours ago

Hulu auto-quality settings are quietly downgrading your picture. Here's why

If you have a half-decent internet connection, you can probably turn "Data Saver" off.

Tech - Engadget - 23 hours ago

Honda is reportedly reviving the Element as an affordable hybrid

According to Automotive News, the cult-favorite Honda Element could return in 2029 as a small hybrid SUV.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Lumysi hid an activity tracker in a bracelet because wearables are gauche, darling

It's a Kickstarter from an unknown brand that wants to offer a classier fitness tracker.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Family files wrongful death suit following Tesla crash in Texas

Victim's family files wrongful death suit following Tesla crash in Texas.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

8BitDo launches the Arcade Controller Pro for hardcore fighting game fans

The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro is a subtle update for hardcore fighting game fans.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Google says it'll soon be easier to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID via Wallet

Google Wallet will about to make TSA Precheck easier.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Wireless charging wastes way more electricity than wired, here's why

It's way more convenient, but way less efficient.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Google Home Speaker review: A modest update for the Gemini era

Google's new speaker is a modest update, but the question is whether Gemini is a good smart home assistant.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

US government reportedly urging Meta to share its AI models

The US government is reportedly asking Meta to share its AI models for review, in the midst of growing security and safety concerns over the technology.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Rockstar finally reveals pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6

Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost $80 when pre-orders open on June 25th at midnight.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

YouTube settles early test case over social media harm to children

Google has settled a lawsuit with a minor known who claimed that social media platforms harmed them.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Alibaba sues the US government for adding it to list of firms linked to Chinese military

Alibaba is suing the US government to be removed from a blacklist with companies linked to China's People's Liberation Army.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Superhuman has acquired AI authenticity service GPTZero

It's an odd-seeming move for a company selling an AI writing assistant.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

HDMI 2.0 vs 2.1: Why you don't need the upgrade for streaming

You probably don't need to use the latest HDMI standards or components just for streaming Netflix.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Here's why cables for Thunderbolt 4 and 5 ports cost so much

Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there's a lot more inside.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Meta reportedly dips its pathetic toes into the prediction market space

Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed Meta to build its own prediction market.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Netflix's new horror game taps into your phone for deeper immersion

Netflix's new horror game uses your smartphone to control stars Zoë Kravitz's hands.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Sorry, Slackbot. Claude is taking your job

Anthropic has introduced @Claude for Slack.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Don't let the Star Wars branding put you off Galactic Racer

Star Wars Galactic Racer is shaping up to be a lot of fun. Even if you're not a huge Star Wars fan.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

How to get the most out of your Apple TV subscription

Apple TV+ offers some great entertainment at a reasonable price, but there are ways to bring the cost down even further.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

How to get the most out of your Apple TV+ subscription

Apple TV+ offers some great entertainment at a reasonable price, but there are ways to bring the cost down even further.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Big money for big performance

Intel and MSI have teamed up to create what might be the most powerful handheld gaming PC on the market.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Meta Glasses hands-on: Ray-Ban is out, Kylie Jenner is in

Here come the Meta Adventurer, Meta Fury and Meta Glasses by Kylie (Jenner).

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

China takes back top spot in latest supercomputer ranking

China took the supercomputer crown by relying on CPUs and not GPUs like other models.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Oracle laid off 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as one of the reasons

Oracle's latest filings say it employs 141,000 people, down from 162,000 last year.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

The Oversight Board says Meta needs to do more to protect regular people from sexualized deepfakes

Meta's Oversight Board has made several suggestions to make reporting sexualized AI deepfakes easier and more effective for ordinary people.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Amazon ordered to bargain with Teamsters in case that could set back union progress

Amazon violated federal law when it refused to recognize a union, a judge ruled.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

OpenAI's new Daybreak⁠ initiative will help open-source projects fend off bugs

OpenAI has launched Patch the Planet, a new initiative part of its Daybreak cybersecurity program.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Meta is 'pausing' employee tracking program after it let the whole company see sensitive data

This won't make the already-controversial AI training endeavor any more popular.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

iOS 27 beta 2 is out now, here's what's new

Spoiler: It's more Siri stuff.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Ray-Ban Meta Optics review: A better fit comes with a higher price

The Ray-Ban Meta Optics lineup adds a premium fit and a few extra features, but comes with a higher price.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Uber's board sued for alleged poor oversight that led to sexual abuse of its passengers

Uber's shareholders have filed a lawsuit against the ride-sharing giant.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Valve's Steam Machine starts at $1,049 with 512GB storage and no controller

Valve's Steam Machine will cost well over $1,000, and that's without a controller.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

A24 takes on Google money to build AI tools

A24 is taking $75 million in Google money to help build AI tools for movie production.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Tesla in autopilot crashed into Texas home, killing one

One woman is dead after a Tesla with "an automated driving assistance system" engaged crashed into a home in Katy, Texas.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

'Fungalpunk' RPG Signet City isn't afraid to be weird and political

Gareth Martin drew on diverse inspirations for Signet City, from horror manga to a musical from Sting.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Instagram for TV is now available on Samsung TVs in the US

Instagram's TV app is expanding to Samsung TVs in the US, half a year after it launched for Amazon Fire TV devices.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

OpenAI signs deal to show Getty's images in ChatGPT results

Getty Images will allow OpenAI to use its content library in AI search and ChatGPT.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Chinese-style EV battery swap stations are coming to Europe

Octopus and CATL are pledging to roll out a network of battery swap stations for heavy trucks across Europe.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Polymarket has reportedly been paying creators to post fake betting videos

The Wall Street Journal reviewed 1,105 videos along with guidance given to creators for crafting their posts.

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

NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles

The space agency shared footage of tests with its Ernest prototype rover.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Epic is working on a 'ground-up rebuild' of its launcher that will be 5x faster

Launcher V2 will go through a private beta before a public release.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

NASA's Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescope

NASA mission to save a falling space telescope is ready to launch.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Claude Guillemot, one of Ubisoft's co-founders, has died in a plane crash

The crash reportedly happened on an airstrip near the western coast of France on June 19.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

How to personalize the screensaver on your Kindle

Once you remove lockscreen ads and toggle on book covers, here's what else you can do to customize your Kindle's screensaver.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Car manufacturers are ditching Android Auto in 2026: Here's why

Car buyers love Android Auto. Automakers? Not so much.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Nothing's budget brand CMF won't be releasing a new phone this year

CMF by Nothing won't be able to release a follow-up to the Phone Pro 2 this year.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out

Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Do fitness trackers still work if you have tattoos?

The short answer is: sometimes, but it's complicated.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Norway imposes broad restrictions on AI for elementary school kids

Norway will reportedly ban young kids from using AI in schools.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Doom composer Bobby Prince has died

Bobby Prince, composer for Doom and other classic shooters, has died.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Why people might ditch their smartwatches for something simpler

Not everyone wants a screen on their wrist.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Toy Story 5 is a surprisingly thoughtful critique of technology

Toy Story 5 introduces a tablet as a villain, but it's also smart enough to realize tech isn't always bad. Parents just need to step up.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Amazon won't release Sam Altman biopic focused on OpenAI's 2023 leadership crisis

Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic has to find a new studio after Amazon dropped it.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Amazon is investigating three employees who spoke out against building more AI data centers

The engineers who spoke negatively about AI data centers at Seattle city hearings accuse Amazon of threatening their jobs over their testimonies.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

At least one UK government department is reportedly done with X

UK attorney general Richard Hermer told his staff his office was quitting X, according to The Guardian and The Observer.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Are you prepared to wait until 2027 for a Steam Controller?

In an update, Valve says it may not ship some Steam Controller orders until next year.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE first drive: Your 8K living room on wheels has arrived

With 416 horsepower, a 31-inch 8K screen and Dolby Atmos, Benz's electric "Grand Limousine" might just make minivans cool.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago
Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles

Rivian is being sued over the self-driving capabilities of its early vehicles, or lack thereof.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Instagram now lets you add a unique caption to each carousel slide

Instagram carousels can now be up to 20 slides with 20 unique captions.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

How to pay with Google Wallet using your Samsung Galaxy Watch

You don't have to have a Pixel Watch to use Google Wallet. Here's how to set it up on your Galaxy Watch.

Tech - Engadget - 6 days ago

Apple opens up third-party app stores in Brazil

Third-party iOS app stores are coming to Brazil.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Apple TV will broadcast the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix for free

Apple TV will show Formula 1's Australia Grand Prix for free, even to non-subscribers.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Google Calendar lets you use any color you want for your events

Your Google Calendar is about to get a lot more colorful.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Akai refreshes the MPC One and Key 37 workstations

Akai updates the MPC One and Key 37 with better processors, additional RAM and more storage.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

GTA 6 pre-orders open on June 25

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 open in just one week.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Old iPods are making a comeback thanks to Gen Z

Now bring back the Microsoft Zune, I double dare you.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Adobe brings its Firefly AI Assistant inside of Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator

Adobe has added its Firefly AI tool to some of its most important apps.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Ultrahuman's M2 Live is an updated glucose tracker for metabolic tracking

Ultrahuman's M2 Live uses Abbott's cheaper Lingo sensors to help keep track of your blood sugar.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

XGIMI MemoMind One review: Smart glasses, creepy AI

XGIMI's MemoMind One is a good pair of smart glasses blighted by a creepy AI that spies on you.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Trump claims Apple and Intel closed deal to manufacture chips in the US

In a Truth Social post, Trump said Apple and Intel have already finalized an agreement to manufacture chips for the former's devices stateside.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Waymo recalls over 3,800 robotaxis that might drive onto closed freeways

Waymo is recalling over 3,800 of its self-driving taxis due to a software issue that could cause them to enter closed freeway construction zones at speed.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

NASA is sending an orbiter to Mars with Eric Schmidt's Relativity Space

NASA has teamed up with Eric Schmidt's Relativity Space for a 2028 Martian mission.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Sennheiser debuts open-ear Accentum Clip earbuds with nine hours of battery life

Sennheiser joins the open-ear earbud craze with its first clip-on design.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

VSCO's new Studio Pro app can edit 100 photos at a time

VSCO's new Studio Pro app can batch edit photos and match the style of a reference image.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Midjourney, the AI image generator, is developing a full-body ultrasonic scanner

Midjourney has announced its first hardware project, and it can do more than make cute AI pet photos.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago
Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

The iPhone Air 2 will reportedly land next spring with a second camera

The ultralight may become a permanent fixture in Apple's smartphone lineup.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

ChatGPT now has a hub for scheduled tasks

TIL you can schedule prompts in ChatGPT.

Tech - Engadget - 7 days ago

Epic Games details how it's embracing generative AI in Unreal Engine

Epic Games is making generative AI a big part of upcoming versions of Unreal Engine.