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Tech - Engadget - 13 hours ago

Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK

The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99€/£429.99.

Tech - Engadget - 13 hours ago

How long can you expect a PlayStation 5 to last?

And will Sony continue to support the PS5 once the PS6 is released?

Tech - Engadget - 14 hours ago

Here's where you want to be to see the 2026 solar eclipse

If you want the best view of the 2026 solar eclipse, you'll need to travel to Spain or Iceland.

Tech - Engadget - 15 hours ago

How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook

Chromebooks aren't limited to only apps you can get on the Play Store.

Tech - Engadget - 16 hours ago

Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?

As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need.

Tech - Engadget - 17 hours ago

Common problems with Bluetooth speakers and how to fix them

Struggling with audio dropout or finnicky pairing? Ensure these common Bluetooth speaker problems aren't getting in the way of your auditory delights.

Tech - Engadget - 18 hours ago

Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?

Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge. Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging smartphones and tablets.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

What Is USB Tethering And How Do You Enable It For Mobile Hotspot?

There are times when a physical connection will perform better than a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here's when you want to use USB tethering, and how.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google face wrongful death lawsuit from four US families

The Social Media Victims Law Center accused the companies of creating addictive and dangerous platforms.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

How to create and delete stickers on your iPhone

iPhone stickers are a clever way to make conversations more personal and fun, but a good sticker library requires creating new and deleting old, overused ones.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Ayaneo reveals its Game Boy Advance remake called the Konkr Pocket Advance

The horizontal handheld will be released in navy and orange colorways.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Apple CarPlay isn't working in your car? Here's what to check first

Apple's CarPlay is a convenient way to listen to music or safely use navigation, but it can be a finnicky system that requires the occasional troubleshooting.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Judge refuses xAI's request to stop a Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps

xAI filed a lawsuit a few days ago to prevent Minnesota's law banning 'nudify' apps from taking effect.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Honda has a new partner for the advancement of solid-state battery technology

The automaker is gearing up to make some big changes to its EV line in the near future. Here's what to expect.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

How To Safely Recycle Your Old USB Cables

If you've got a drawer or box full of old cables, here are some things you can do to thin them out. You don't need that many.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

What is a silicon carbon battery and is it the answer to smartphone battery life issues?

A number of major Chinese smartphone makers have adopted silicon carbon batteries in their handsets, and now Samsung has embraced it in the new Fold lineup.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

How long is a new MacBook actually supposed to last?

Hardware obsoletion or ended support are significant considerations when buying a new laptop, so just how long can you expect a new MacBook to last?

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Meta Glasses and more

A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US

The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities from seven states reported that they were hacked.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out

Here's our roundup of new indie games you can try now, as well as ones to look forward to in the weeks to come.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Lenovo's first Googlebooks have leaked

The company appears to have built new laptops and a 2-in-1 for the Googlebook initiative.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago
Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

New York alleges Kalshi is running an 'illegal gambling operation' in new lawsuit

Kalshi, which is headquartered in New York, has already been sued by multiple states.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Snapchat is cracking down on AI slop in Spotlight

Videos made with AI will no longer appear in Snapchat's public recommendations.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Google rolls back the needless AI generation tools it added to Google Earth

People had less than a day to make misleading Google Earth images with AI before Google pulled the feature.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Pandora's ad-free subscription is less than $10 a month in 2026: Is it worth it?

The Pandora experience is different from the Spotify one most of us are used to. Pandora Premium is worth it for some.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Ubisoft is shutting down its weird NFT game that came out two years after the whole craze died down

Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is going the way of the Bored Ape.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Sony will move forward with its plans to stop making PS5 discs despite backlash

Sony responded to widespread criticism of its plan to discontinue games on discs in its latest earnings call.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

This new drone spins so fast the human eye can barely see it

"Invisible" drones have been in the works for years, and researchers have finally designed one that gets close.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

EU will mandate labels on authentic-looking AI content starting August 2

"It is a matter not only of customer protection, it's also a matter of democracy protection."

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Australia's social media ban for under-16s has had limited impact so far

Nearly 22 percent of children are on Pinterest while there was "no statistically significant change" in AI chatbot use.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Is the Apple Watch waterproof?

There's a difference between waterproof and water resistant.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

How to fight a data center

If you're worried about noise, utility costs, or pollution: here's how to fight against a data center.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Slow downloads? These tweaks could speed up your router

If your Wi-Fi is a bit sluggish, there are some things you should check before upgrading your router.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

A $2 sticker let me bypass the Meta Glasses' anti-creep feature

Meta's smart glasses are supposed to alert bystanders when they're recording. Bypassing those safety features is trivially easy, unfortunately.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Super Mario Sunshine is the Switch 2's next GameCube addition

The sunny 2002 platformer was the direct follow-up to Super Mario 64.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

The EU's Right to Repair directive kicks in today

Today is the day the EU's Right to Repair rules come into force that will, eventually, make it much easier to fix your broken gear.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Slate Truck first drive: A minimalist's delight

Slate's anti-truck EV is poised to deliver on all of its promises.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Electronic Arts says it'll be a private company next week

Electronic Arts will close its $55 billion deal to go private by August 4 next week.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

You can now play Xbox games on Hisense TVs without a console

Microsoft has started rolling out the Xbox app to Hisense TVs and other TVs powered by VIDAA OS.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

HoverAir's Versa is a pocket gimbal camera and drone mashup

HoverAir has unveiled Versa, an interesting product that marries a gimbal camera and drone.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Amazon's Zoox is the first steering wheel-free robotaxi to get regulatory approval for paid rides

The NHTSA has given Amazon's Zoox permission to charge for rides. It's the first AV with no manual controls to get it.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Tecno's new concept may be the first truly bezel-less smartphone

Tecno is teasing a truly bezel-less smartphone concept and it'll reveal it at IFA 2026.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Sony says it has secured enough ram for all the PS5s it expects to sell this year

Whenever computer or gaming hardware is discussed these days, the 'Ramageddon' memory shortage is likely to come up.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Anthropic says its AI models also hacked three organizations on their own

After OpenAI's admission that its models broke into Hugging Face, Anthropic has now admitted that the models it was testing also hacked other organizations.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Reddit's CEO sure seems frustrated with Google's AI overviews

Amid rumors of Google breakup, Huffman says "people don't want a summary of reddit, they want reddit."

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

That AI wearable you don't like just got worse

The new Friend pendant features a speaker, updated models and the same off-putting ideas about how humans should use AI.

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

Snap will show off its AR Specs at a September 16 event

The company is promising the first in-depth look at the $2,195 glasses.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Sonos is planning a product event for September

Unsurprisingly, it's likely to focus on AI.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Should you avoid TP-Link routers? Here's what to know

When it's less about the product and more about the FCC.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

PSP classic Lumines hits iOS and Android

The mobile and tablet ports of the remastered puzzle game include a free trial.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold photos also include mysterious new camera bar feature

Google's next foldable doesn't look all that different, save for the camera bar.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Google's new Gemini Robotics 2 platform allows for 'intelligent whole-body control'

The company made a video of the bots in action doing stuff like cleaning trash and picking up watering cans.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Global smartphone sales fall by six percent amid memory cost crisis

Despite the slump, Apple and Samsung have both seen their market share go up.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

LinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool

The company is also removing some of its own AI-writing features.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Expensive phone cases: When and why it's worth paying more

Phone cases vary dramatically when it comes to pricing, but it's not always as simple as "you get what you pay for."

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Google says it has fixed a Pixel battery drain issue, but some users disagree

Google said a July update resolves the problem on recent devices, with Pixel 9a and 8a getting a fix in September.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Google Voice paid subscriptions offer more than just a phone number

The free version may be enough for you, but let's dive into the upgraded features to be sure.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

How to use screen mirroring on Roku with your Android phone

Your Roku can probably display what's on your phone screen, if you have Android.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Netflix pays $500 million to share 'The Walking Dead' streaming rights with AMC+

Netflix has ponied up a half billion dollars to extend its streaming rights to The Walking Dead and the show's six spinoffs.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Spotify rolls out new personalized running features for Premium users

The company is making a big push into fitness, having already partnered with Peloton earlier this year.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Lego Pokémon Smart Play hands-on: A better way to build, train and battle

With its latest Smart Play sets, Lego managed put its own spin on one of the world's most popular franchises.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Nano Banana image generation comes to Google Earth

Google Earth users can "visualize the past" via AI-created pictures.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Maingear introduces a new lineup of hidden-cable 'Zero' pre-built PCs

If you're looking for a high-performance PC with that clean 'zero-cable' look, Maingear's new pre-built lineup that may suit you.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P review: The best gimbal camera money can't buy

The OG gimbal camera goes "pro" with two lenses, class-leading dynamic range and optical zoom.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

The spacecraft NASA sent to rescue the falling Swift observatory is in trouble

NASA sent a spacecraft called LINK to rescue a falling telescope, but it's now unclear if it can accomplish its mission.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

Surprise: The global oil crisis is pushing people toward buying electrified cars

lectrified vehicle sales hit new highs around the world as 50 countries saw quarterly records in Q2 of 2026.

Tech - Engadget - 3 days ago

ChatGPT and Roblox will reportedly be subject to tighter rules in the EU

Bloomberg says ChatGPT and Roblox will soon be added to the EU's 'very large online platform' list, which subjects them to stricter rules.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Samsung's mobile division posts first-ever loss due to soaring memory prices

Samsung's mobile and chip divisions are going in opposite directions, profit-wise.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Xbox says game discs should have worked during its outage

The company's tech chief said a fix for the error will be arriving soon.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

OpenAI will provide free AI models to select researchers

The program, ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, will start with 10,000 participants this summer.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Google Play is expanding age confirmation tools for app developers

The Age Signals API will be available globally before the end of the year.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

The US government's robot ban also includes vacuums

Robots apparently don't need to be bipedal to be caught up in the FCC's new foreign-made robot ban.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Waymos are starting to run on freeways again

Waymo paused highway operations in May after several robotaxis drove into sections that were closed for construction.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Here's how to switch from ChatGPT to Claude without losing any information

Moving your data to Claude is easier than you might think. This step-by-step guide will get you switched over right away.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature

We played spot the difference and noticed this intriguing difference in Google's teaser for the Pixel 11 Pro.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Runna's new coaching feature will adjust your workout based on local heat and humidity

If it's extra hot or humid where you are, the Runna app will adjust your workouts accordingly.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Major labels call for AI slop songs to be banned from entering charts around the world

Tens of thousands of AI-generated songs are uploaded to music streaming platforms every day.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

You can stream local TV channels for free here's how

Cable and satellite aren't your only options when it comes to local channels. There are free ways to get the same content.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged 'boycott'

X and the World Federation of Advertisers say they're resetting their relationship.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Pokémon Pokopia's first DLC comes to Switch 2 on August 5

There's a new underwater location to explore and a dive mechanic.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Is there any benefit to restarting your phone regularly?

It's a widely held belief that restarting your phone improves performance. Here's the truth.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

DoorDash unveils its own drone delivery service after FAA approval

The company developed the DoorDash Air drones in-house.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the 'fn' key

Users only have to long-press the 'fn' key on the bottom left corner of their keyboard to talk to Gemini on Mac.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey

The BBC has so many structural benefits that it's unthinkable it could be usurped by anyone else in the UK.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Are remote car starters still worth it in 2026?

Some newer vehicles include the feature, but to keep it, you'll have to pay monthly. You can also buy remote starters outright.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: A repairable notebook at the top of the class

The Framework 13 Pro is a class-leading Windows laptop that, right now, is just a little too pricey.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox retro consoles were discovered in a Japanese love hotel

Nintendo's 1986 commercial-use Famicombox is rare, but a Japanese love hotel reportedly has one in almost every room.

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

OpenAI says the rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face also breached other services

OpenAI's investigation starts shedding light on the activities of its rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face.

Tech - Engadget - 4 days ago

Valve says Steam Machine reservation-holders aren't being leapfrogged

Valve says that no one on its Steam Machine waitlist is leapfrogging over anyone currently holding a reservation.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps

Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit to block Minnesota's new law that would ban apps that can generate nonconsensual intimate imagery from being enforced.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

The US is banning foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters

It's part of a national security strategy to kickstart domestic production of emerging technology.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

eBay and its former execs settle cyberstalking case brought by journalist couple

Ina and David Steiner will receive compensation after a 2019 campaign to silence their critiques of the company.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Fired Tesla manager says Full Self-Driving cars were 'rolling hazards'

A new lawsuit accuses Tesla of overextending the safety operators overseeing its robotaxis.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

AI company employees petition US government for regulation

A thousand workers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and more have signed the letter.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Double Fine lays off about a third of its employees

Double Fine lays off about a third of its staff.

Tech - Engadget - 5 days ago

Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print

Make a plan before you use the new Apple Upgrade program to avoid potential fees down the road.