The Alienware AW3926QW is the world's first 39-inch 5K OLED monitor with an RGB stripe panel
Alienware is also releasing an updated 34-inch ultra-wide alongside new affordable 32 and 34-inch displays.
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How to get wired internet without running ethernet cables
Advances in adapters mean you could ditch Wi-Fi for better performance.
Read MoreBoox announces Tappy, a wireless page-turning remote
Tappy can work with other Bluetooth devices, too.
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Meta is reportedly working on an AI pendant and more smart glasses
The company is hoping to sell 10 million wearables in the second half of 2026, according to 'The Information.'
Read MoreCNN is the latest media company to sue Perplexity
CNN is the latest media company hauling Perplexity into court.
Read MoreParamount+ used AI to make the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail ever
We've never seen Captain Kirk wearing an outfit quite like this one.
Read MoreStan Lee's voice and likeness have been resurrected, thanks to AI
ElevenLabs can now offer the late Marvel icon Stan Lee as part of its AI-generated voice portfolio.
Read MoreHow to run a local AI chatbot on your iPhone
There are many benefits to installing local AI chatbots on your iPhone, including offline performance and privacy.
Read MoreDuckDuckGo reports a surge in installs after Google put more AI into Search
Search engine company DuckDuckGo says it experienced a ‘sustained surge’ of installs in the week that followed Google I/O.
Read MorePope Leo calls for AI to serve humanity and not concentrate power
In 42,300 word encyclical, Pope Leo warns of AI dangers around educational, child safety, concentration of power and weapons.
Read MoreAnsel Adams' trust says AI-colorized version of his work was exhibited without permission
The AI-generated version of ‘Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico’ was on display at AIPAD’s The Photography show.
Read MoreDeepSeek permanently reduces the price of its flagship V4 model by 75 percent
The lower prices could be aimed at undercutting the competition.
Read MorePeople used AI to recreate the voices of pilots killed in a plane crash
People took a PDF file report about a plane crash and used AI to recreate the last few seconds its pilots’ conversation.
Read MoreAnthropic says Mythos has already found more than 10,000 vulnerabilities
Anthropic has published an initial update about Project Glasswing, which it says has helped partners find bugs high and critical in severity.
Read MoreGoogle is currently struggling to define words like disregard, stop and ignore
The search engine's definitions have been replaced with AI Overviews.
Read MoreStarbucks abandons its AI inventory tool after only nine months
Looks like manual inventory management is back on the menu.
Read MoreAnthropic is reportedly about to have its first profitable quarter
Anthropic is expected to reach profitability for the first time since it was founded in 2021.
Read MoreAMD prices its Ryzen AI Halo PC at $3,999, unveils Ryzen AI Max 400 chips
AMD is taking a direct shot at NVIDIA's DGX Spark with its $3,999 Ryzen AI Halo PC.
Read MoreFirefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile
The feature lets you turn all AI enhancements off with one tap.
Read MoreThe Google AI Ultra plan now starts at $100 a month
Google's most expensive AI plan is now a little cheaper.
Read MoreGoogle's Circle to Search feature can tell you if an image was AI-generated
Google is bringing its AI-detecting feature to more of its products to make it easier for people to verify if something was generated or edited with AI.
Read MoreGoogle's Gemini Spark is an agentic AI assistant
The AI agent is rolling out to testers this week.
Read MoreGoogle's Gemini Omni can generate 'anything from any input,' starting with video
Google didn't forget AI creators in its latest round of Gemini announcements.
Read MoreProject Genie adds Google Street View integration and goes live for global AI Ultra users
Ground your snow-globe worlds in real-life locations from Google Maps.
Read MoreMeta is reportedly 'reassigning' 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles
The company is transferring workers to four new organizations building AI tools and apps, according to NYT and Reuters.
Read MoreThe jury in the OpenAI case has ruled against Elon Musk
The three week trial ended with less than two hours of deliberation.
Read MoreOpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus to citizens of Malta for a year
Residents will have to go through a course on artificial intelligence before activating the subscription.
Read MoreYouTube's AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older
Even new creators can sign up for access.
Read MoreChatGPT will offer personalized financial advice (if you connect your bank account)
ChatGPT's new Plaid integration allows it pull information from more than 12,000 financial institutions.
Read MoreThe UK's tax authority is turning to AI to help identify fraud
Human staff members will still check the AI’s findings.
Read MorexAI introduces its coding agent called Grok Build
It’s in early beta and only available to SuperGrok Heavy subscribers right now.
Read MoreOpenAI brings its Codex coding app to mobile
The integration allows you to keep tabs on your coding projects on the go.
Read MoreAmericans really don't want AI data centers close to their homes
Maybe NIMBYs are right for once.
Read MoreThe ChatGPT desktop app for Mac just got hit with a security breach
OpenAI found no evidence that user data was accessed.
Read MoreApple backs Google after EU orders Android be opened up to AI rivals
The company agrees with Google that it would put European users' privacy and safety at risk.
Read MoreMicrosoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now
Copilot features are now available on Edge for mobile.
Read MoreFamily sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT advice led to accidental overdose
The complaint says ChatGPT started giving Sam Nelson advice about drug use with the launch of GPT-4o.
Read MoreDigg is back again, this time to aggregate AI news
Kevin Rose says Digg will introduce new topics in the future.
Read MoreGemini for Google Home will no longer freak out if you ask it how to make a margarita
Google has rolled out updates to make Gemini for Home faster and more useful.
Read MoreGoogle announces its first-ever discovery of a zero-day exploit made with AI
The Google Threat Intelligence Group said its proactive measures stopped a “mass exploitation event.”
Read MoreOpenAI sued by spouse of FSU shooting victim
Florida's attorney general also opened an investigation into ChatGPT recently on similar grounds.
Read MoreChatGPT can reach out to a friend if you're at risk of self-harm
You will now be able to nominate a Trusted Contact OpenAI can warn.
Read MoreOpenAI debuts a Codex plugin for Chrome
The new feature could turn Codex into more than a coding aid.
Read MorePerplexity opens up its Personal Computer AI assistant to all Mac users
It's no longer locked behind a Max subscription.
Read MoreCanadian officials claim OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy laws
Regulators took issue with the amount of personal data the company collected and its approach to consent.
Read MoreAnthropic is doubling Claude Code rate limits after deal with SpaceX
The company is also interested in SpaceX's planned orbital data centers.
Read MoreAnthropic reportedly agrees to pay Google $200 billion for chips and cloud access
This five-year deal is one of many circular agreements keeping the AI sector afloat.
Read MorePennsylvania is suing Character.AI over chatbots that pretend to be licensed doctors
State investigators found a chatbot that claimed it had a medical license and could write prescriptions.
Read MoreChatGPT's new default model is more factual and better at personalization
OpenAI is deploying GPT-5.5 Instant to all users starting today.
Read MoreBook publishers accuse Meta and Mark Zuckerberg of copyright infringement
The class action suit concerns unauthorized scraping by Llama AI.
Read MoreCoinbase lays off nearly 700 workers in 'AI-native' restructuring
CEO Brian Armstrong blamed a downturn in crypto markets.
Read MoreGoogle, Microsoft and xAI agree to provide US government with early AI model access
The Commerce Department will use the access to conduct security evaluations.
Read MoreThe White House is considering tighter regulation of new AI models
A working group could vet new models before they're publicly released.
Read MoreOpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app
It’s like Microsoft’s Clippy, but useful.
Read MoreMeta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines
The company has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, whose staff is joining Meta's Superintelligence Labs.
Read MoreAI performances and screenplays won't be eligible for Oscars
Will that stop them from taking over?
Read MoreAmazon Web Services, Microsoft and NVIDIA will provide AI tech to Pentagon
They join Google, OpenAI and xAI.
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Amazon Japan is now transporting packages on Shinkansen bullet trains
Amazon is moving packages in Japan on the Shinkansen as part of its efforts to have neutral carbon emissions.
Read MoreAmazon is facing a class action lawsuit for not refunding its customers after 'unlawful' tariffs
The lawsuit claims that Amazon owes 'hundreds of millions' in refunds to its users.
Read MoreAmazon made a version of Alexa just for shopping
Alexa for Shopping is an ‘agentic AI assistant’ for Amazon purchases
Read MoreAmazon rolls out its new 30-minute delivery option in a number of cities across the US
Amazon Now is coming to “dozens” of locations in 2026.
Read MoreAlexa+ is now available on a bunch of Bose speakers
This is the upgraded smart assistant's debut on a non-Amazon device.
Read MoreAmazon opens up its logistics networks to any business
The first to sign up are P&G, 3M, Lands' End and American Eagle.
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Apple's smart glasses reportedly won't make their debut until end of 2027
Apple's smart glasses reportedly won't make their debut until end of 2027
Read MoreA new Apple TV and HomePod mini could arrive in the fall
These refreshed devices are waiting on the debut of the revamped Siri.
Read MoreWhat to expect from WWDC 2026
Apple will reportedly focus this year's updates to its operating systems on stability improvements and a retooled version of Siri.
Read MoreHere's what Apple's Siri overhaul for iOS 27 could look like
Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone's interface around the new Siri.
Read MoreApple will broadcast a Major League Soccer game captured entirely with iPhones
Apple says the May 23 Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo match is the first major live pro sports event to be shot only on iPhones.
Read MoreKansas City has bought more than 4,500 MacBook Neos for its students
The newly “all-Apple district” will replace 30,000 Windows and Chromebook devices across its public schools.
Read MoreApple's new accessibility feature lets Vision Pro users control a wheelchair with their eyes
Apple is previewing new accessibility features including Apple Intelligence-powered updates like natural language voice input.
Read MoreApple's new Siri app will reportedly offer auto-deleting chat options
Users can choose between keeping conversations for 30 days, one year or forever, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreSecurity researchers, aided by Anthropic's Mythos, claim to have breached macOS
Apple is taking the claims seriously.
Read MoreApple reportedly testing Intel's 18A-P process to make iPhone and Mac chips
The initial run will focus on older Apple Silicon systems.
Read MoreApple reportedly has a lot of changes planned for the Camera app
iOS 27 may integrate Visual Intelligence into the Camera and make it more customizable.
Read MoreApple acquired another company that could help build out its Creator Studio subscription
The company behind color grading tool Color.io was acquired in January.
Read MoreGemini Intelligence brings app automation to Android
It will arrive on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones first.
Read MoreThe Steve Jobs $1 coin goes on sale today starting at $61 for a roll
It features the Apple co-founder with the California landscape in the background.
Read MoreiOS end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling today in beta
Look for the new lock icon in your Android chats.
Read MoreSafari's latest trick could be automatically organizing your tabs into groups
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Apple could introduce Organize Tabs feature with the next major software update.
Read MoreLiquid Glass tweaks are reportedly coming in the next macOS
The changes are meant to improve legibility issues with lists and text-heavy areas.
Read MoreI'm already dreading Apple's camera-equipped AirPods
Must everything be part of the panopticon?
Read MorePornhub is unblocking UK users who verify their age with Apple
Its parent company Aylo says age-verified iOS users in the UK will now be able to fully access the adult website.
Read MoreApple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time
The proposed settlement is the result of a class action lawsuit filed in California.
Read MoreApple Intelligence will reportedly let you choose third-party AI models in iOS 27
iPads and Macs are also expected to embrace external options for generative AI.
Read MoreApple said to be talking to Intel and Samsung about building key device processors
Apple is concerned about its lack of supply chain flexibility.
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Google employee accused of making $1 million from insider trading on Polymarket
Who could have seen this coming?
Read MoreHalide Mark III adds a built-in editor to the popular camera app
The update also introduces the app's take on film stock simulation.
Read MoreThe White House is reportedly forcing its official app onto all government employee phones
You gotta pump up those download numbers somehow.
Read MoreKobo ereaders are integrating with Goodreads alternative StoryGraph
Kobo's Storygraph integration launches in June and will automatically sync progress with the reading platform.
Read MoreX has a new private hub for users' bookmarks, likes, articles and long videos
The history tab might be the most useful feature X has added in forever.
Read MoreSpotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the app
This will display joining date, first song streamed and more.
Read MoreVenmo's redesigned app offers more discreet payments by default
New users will automatically have post visibility set to friends only instead of public.
Read MoreBumble will replace swiping right with... something
The company previously announced it was working on an AI assistant that can make matches.
Read MoreSpotify's AI-powered personal DJ expands to more languages and countries
Premium users in more than 75 markets will now have access to it.
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Big Tech (24)
CFTC wants to reverse course on penalty against Winklevoss twins' crypto business
The Gemini exchange already paid a $5 million fine following the agency’s lawsuit.
Read MoreProton Mail aims to make it easier for you to transition away from Gmail and ditch Google
Proton claims that managing your Gmail messages through its service offers you more privacy.
Read MoreErin Brockovich launches a crowdsourced AI data center map
Erin Brockovich has launched a new project to give people ‘a platform to speak up and voice concerns about AI data centers.’
Read MoreSpain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi as it investigates prediction market platforms
US states have also tried to regulate Polymarket and Kalshi, but the federal government isn't having any of it.
Read MoreTrump postpones AI oversight executive order
Trump's AI order was reportedly delayed due to last-minute pressure from industry leaders.
Read MoreUS is taking equity stakes in IBM and other quantum computing companies
The US government has taken $2 billion worth of equity stakes in quantum computing companies, including one linked to the Trump family.
Read MoreMeta has reportedly laid off 8,000 employees
Meta lays off around 10 percent of its total staff as it pivots toward AI.
Read MoreThe SpaceX IPO plans are now public
The paperwork sheds new light on the company that will soon trade as SPCX.
Read MoreOpenAI may go public as soon as September
OpenAI's potential IPO would come after a jury sided with CEO Sam Altman in a legal battle with Elon Musk.
Read MoreDisney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech
The complaint says park visitors don’t get sufficient notice they’re being scanned.
Read MoreX accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark
Free X accounts have been hit with major restrictions.
Read MoreElon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420
xAI promised workers the money in exchange for tax information to train Grok.
Read MoreCalifornia lawmakers are working on a bill to preserve access to online games
Game preservation group Stop Killing Games advised on the bill.
Read MoreAT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon join forces to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones
The rival carriers will pool resources to improve satellite capacity and boost connectivity in underserved areas.
Read MoreTech companies lobbied away stricter rules on gas-powered data centers
A corporate climate watchdog has dropped a rule proposal around clean energy certificates.
Read MoreUS reportedly allows 10 Chinese companies to buy NVIDIA's coveted H200 AI chips
But Reuters says NVIDIA has yet to make any deliveries.
Read MoreAndreessen Horowitz is the midterm elections' biggest donor
The venture capital firm has reportedly donated $115.5 million during this election cycle.
Read MoreLinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce
Marketing, engineering and product teams are among those affected, according to a leaked memo.
Read MoreDOJ extracts $30m settlement from PayPal over minority-owned business program
The federal retaliation against corporate DEI efforts marches on.
Read MoreeBay rejects GameStop's offer, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive'
The reaction may set in motion a hostile takeover attempt from GameStop.
Read MoreTexas AG sues Netflix, claiming the streaming service collects user data without consent
The case particularly focuses on children’s accounts.
Read MoreDiscord is back after an outage that took some users offline
The company had an issue with its API systems.
Read MoreA study shows that cellphone bans didn't improve US students' test scores
However, students reported improvements in overall well-being in later years.
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Computing (11)
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card is now available to purchase
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is finally available outside of China
Read MoreAMD unveils the $329 Ryzen 7 7700X3D, brings back the 5800X3D for $349
AMD has some new gaming-focused chips for the economy we all live in.
Read MoreIntel's Arc G-Series chips will power a new generation of gaming handhelds
Intel isn't giving up on gaming handhelds: meet the new Arc G-Series chips for portable PC gaming.
Read MoreQualcomm announces the Snapdragon C for entry-level Windows laptops
Qualcomm's Snapdragon C chip is designed for Windows laptops targeting a $300 price point.
Read MoreTP-Link announces a Wi-Fi 8 router even though the standard doesn't exist yet
TP-Link has unveiled a Wi-Fi 8 router, but it's unclear if the company can sell it in the US after the recent ban on routers made outside the country.
Read MoreHuawei claims it will make cutting-edge semiconductors by 2031
The company said its next-gen chips will be “feasible and affordable.”
Read MoreLG's UltraGear is a native 1,000Hz Full HD gaming monitor
LG has unveiled a new gaming monitor that can achieve 1,000Hz at Full HD.
Read MoreThis new Mac app locks the keyboard to prevent chaos when your cat tramples all over it
It's called Cats Lock, and it's kind of genius.
Read MoreMicrosoft lets Insiders choose their Windows 11 Start menu size
The company is also testing the ability to reposition the Windows 11 taskbar.
Read MoreAsk.com has shut down, marking the official farewell to the Internet's favorite butler
RIP to the original AI search bot.
Read MoreApple appears to have discontinued its cheapest Mac mini
The compact desktop Mac now starts at $799 and comes with 512GB of storage.
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Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls
It’s a win for privacy on the social app.
Read MoreInstructure hackers claim they stole data from nearly 9,000 schools
They also locked students out of Canvas and warned the company to negotiate with them by May 12.
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Entertainment (12)
What to read this weekend: The Dorians and Red Roots
Here’s what we read and liked this week.
Read MoreOscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas has died
Marcia Lucas, who edited ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Return of the Jedi,’ has died at 80.
Read MoreBackrooms is a reminder that the internet is the future of cinema
Backrooms is a wild ride, and it's yet another example of how many great directors are coming from the internet
Read MoreMassive's pioneering 'Lord of the Rings' crowd simulation software is now free to use
Massive has released a free version of its pioneering crowd simulator created for Lord of the Rings and used in recent blockbusters like Superman and Avatar.
Read MoreYouTube now lets you offload your playlist curation to AI
After releasing a feature to detect and label AI-generated videos, YouTube has released a new feature that will let you curate videos using... AI.
Read MoreSony announces True RGB Bravia TV lineup
Sony's Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II feature independently driven red, green and blue lights.
Read MoreWhat to read this weekend: The new Image Comics miniseries, Of the Earth
Here’s what we recommend this week.
Read MoreFortnite players get a 10-minute sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 19
The movie officially hits theaters May 22.
Read MoreWhat to read this weekend: Celestial Lights and If Destruction Be Our Lot
Here’s what we read (and liked) this week.
Read MoreNetflix misspelled a lead Devil May Cry character's name and had to recall official merchandise
The t-shirt in question refers to Dante and "Virgil."
Read MoreLord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns to Prime Video in November
Season three of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings show skips forward several years from the second season finale.
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EVs and Transportation (21)
Everything to know before putting your car key on an Android phone
They're more secure than you might think.
Read MoreRivian's R2 electric SUV launches on June 9
Rivian is sending out invites and planning the first deliveries for its R2 electric SUV for June 9.
Read MoreOjai is Waymo's new driverless vehicle
Waymo is debuting Ojai, its first purpose-built robotaxi
Read MoreFerrari Luce unveiled: Here's the first car from Jony Ive's design house
Our first look at a complete version of Ferrari's upcoming luxury EV that was designed by LoveFrom.
Read MoreWaymos in Atlanta and San Antonio keep driving into flooded roads
Extreme weather continues to pose problems for autonomous vehicles.
Read MoreTesla brings Full Self-Driving to China
Tesla says China is now one of the countries where Full Self-Driving is available after years of regulatory delays.
Read MoreAndroid Auto's big 2026 makeover is Gemini at its most practical
Android Auto's big 2026 makeover is full of small but helpful upgrades.
Read MoreMercedes-AMG's 1,153 hp electric GT 4-Door takes on Porsche's Taycan
Mercedes-AMG has come up with its most powerful vehicle ever and there's no ICE engine in sight.
Read More2027 Volvo EX60 first drive: An ultra-smooth SUV for around $60k
Volvo's latest EV is its best yet, and best value too, but still comes up a bit short to the competition.
Read MoreVolvo reveals $58,400 starting price for the EX60
Volvo's upcoming mainstream EV SUV is available to order now.
Read MoreNew crash data highlights the slow progress of Tesla's robotaxis
Two crashes since July 2025 involved robotaxis being driven by remote operators.
Read MoreThe VW ID.Buzz is returning for model year 2027 with a new trim for camping
The Tourer model features a fold-out mattress, removable window blinds and more.
Read MoreWaymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after a car drove directly into a flooded road
The company has deployed an OTA software fix.
Read MoreRivian is rolling out its AI-powered voice assistant
It will be available on all Rivian Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, as well as on the R2 when it launches.
Read MoreLotus will return to combustion engines for its cars
It's part of yet another ambitious pivot for the UK car maker.
Read MoreThe electric scooter rental company Lime has filed for IPO
The startup has expanded to more than 230 cities across the world, but has yet to become profitable.
Read MorePorsche is discontinuing its performance e-bike division
The German automaker said it would refocus on its “core business.”
Read MoreThe Lexus TZ is a quieter, upscale take on the Highlander EV
It’s also the company’s first fully-electric three-row SUV.
Read MoreNuro approved to test its driverless Uber robotaxis on California roads
Uber and Nuro plan to start fully autonomous testing later this year.
Read MoreTesla starts selling Chinese-made Model 3s in Canada at the EV's lowest price ever
The cars made at the Giga Shanghai factory start at $39,490 CAD, or roughly $29,000 in USD for a Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive variant.
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Gaming (77)
MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld comes out on June 23
The premium gaming handheld’s price is expected to be around $1,500.
Read MoreTwitch creators will soon be able to stream in horizontal and vertical formats simultaneously
The company announced the new Dual Format feature alongside other updates at TwitchCon Europe.
Read MoreMSI's next-gen monitor can switch between three resolutions and refresh rates
Go from 4K resolution for Crimson Desert to 680Hz for Counter-Strike 2.
Read MoreA private equity company has acquired Balatro publisher, Playstack
The new owner, Integrated Media Company, also owns Fandom, Gamespot and metacritic
Read MoreMina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and other new indie games worth checking out
Indie Game Roundup: Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and more
Read MoreFable dodges GTA VI with another delay
Fable is delayed again, putting it outside the GTA blast radius.
Read More007 First Light is the stealthy James Bond game I've dreamed of
Of course the Hitman devs made a great James Bond game.
Read MoreRockstar developers go public with first union
The Rockstar Game Workers Union has members across the developer's UK offices.
Read MoreSubnautica 2 is a massive hit, so Krafton has to pay that $250 million bonus to devs
Krafton has been trying to weasel out of making paying the Subnautica 2 developer a bonus for a while now.
Read MoreMarathon's first open play week starts on June 2
Bungie also shared more information about what players can expect from the game's new season.
Read MoreSquare Enix restarted development on Dragon Quest 12 and gave it a new name
Square Enix has rebooted its next mainline entry in the Dragon Quest series, which is now called Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red announces new Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past
While The Witcher 4 is still being made, we're getting an additional chapter for The Witcher 3.
Read MoreEpic Games reveals a first look at Unreal Engine 6 with a Rocket League makeover
We still don’t have a release date for the new game engine.
Read MoreStar Citizen has raised $1 billion, remains in early access after nine years
Single-player spin-off Squadron 42 is "in the closing stages" but doesn't have a release date either.
Read MoreCheck out Meshchera, an atmospheric match-three game for Playdate set in a haunted marsh
Spiders? Skeletons? Bad omens? My kind of party.
Read MoreAyaneo reveals yet another Game Boy remake but this one has AI
The Konkr Pocket Block will be smaller than the company’s previous vertical handhelds.
Read MoreDead by Daylight is finally adding Jason from Friday the 13th
At long last, Jason is coming to Dead By Daylight.
Read MoreMyst and Riven remakes, the return of Bubsy and other new indie games worth checking out
Among the indie games we've seen worth checking out is a puzzle platformer inspired by mental health challenges and turning failures into progress.
Read MoreBungie will end active development of Destiny 2 on June 9
Destiny 2's active development will end on June 9.
Read MoreQuantic Dream is shutting down its MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles
Spellcasters Chronicles struggled to compete with games like League of Legends and Dota.
Read MoreThe Kingdom Come studio is officially making a Lord of the Rings RPG
We don't know much yet, but the Kingdom Come studio is making a Lord of the Rings RPG
Read MoreThe Herman Miller Coyl is a very handsome and modular gaming desk
Legendary furniture maker Herman Miller has made a gorgeous gaming desk that has a price tag you'd expect from the brand.
Read MoreFortnite is returning to the App Store globally, a year after its US comeback
Fortnite is returning to the App Store everywhere (except Australia).
Read MoreSony hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from tariff-related price hikes
The case against Sony is similar to ones filed against Nintendo and Amazon.
Read MoreMarvel's retro-inspired beat-em-up is getting two more playable superheroes
Cyclops and The Thing are now playable in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
Read MoreTerraria developer confirms cross-play is coming and teases 15th anniversary collector's items
The game has sold 70 million copies over its 15-year run, Re-Logic said.
Read More1047 Games' spiritual successor to Titanfall will reportedly be called Empulse
The rumored movement shooter is still in pre-alpha and without a release date.
Read MoreAnalogue 3D's latest update lets you save whenever you want
No more frustrating deaths in between save points.
Read MoreFresh horror from Supermassive, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, a game with a perfect Tamagotchi pun for a name.
Read MoreSummer Games Done Quick returns this July, schedule out now
Who’s up for a Jak & Daxter / Half-Life hybrid?
Read MoreMarathon's future includes duo queues, more PvE modes and better onboarding
Bungie details how it plans to grow its extraction shooter.
Read MoreThe cute VR platformer Moss and its sequel are heading to consoles
A bundle of both games, along with some DLC, arrives this summer.
Read MoreLego 2K Drive will vanish from digital storefronts on May 19
The racing game’s multiplayer servers will remain live for another year.
Read MoreThe ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses are now available to pre-order for $849
They offer a 240Hz refresh rate and a bundled connectivity dock.
Read MoreThe original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress
Other new inductees include Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and Taylor Swift's '1989.'
Read MoreAmazon hurled its Lord of the Rings MMO back into the fires of Mount Doom
It’s still making a new game set in Middle-earth, though.
Read MoreMicrosoft's unreleased cloud controller has been spotted in the wild and it's teeny
It reportedly uses Wi-Fi to directly connect to the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, for lower latency.
Read MoreDon't Touch the Snail is an anti-cozy game that takes permadeath to the next level
Once you die, you can never play again.
Read MoreThe Talos Principle 3 will wrap up the series
Devolver promises “both familiar and all-new mechanics.”
Read MoreSeveral Overwatch heroes are about to hit Fortnite
Epic Games might be doing more to mark Overwatch's 10th anniversary than Blizzard is.
Read MoreNBA The Run hits the streets on June 9
The game is sort of a spiritual sequel to NBA Street and NBA Jam.
Read MoreMetroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs
The Spanish studio’s newest title is due to be released on Steam later this week.
Read MoreTekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back with his own studio under SNK
Six months after leaving Bandai Namco, Harada is in charge of his own team.
Read MoreSega cancels its 'Super Game' plan
The company will focus instead on classic reboots and movies.
Read MoreForza Horizon 6 has leaked a week ahead of launch
Unencrypted files were downloaded from Steam and shared by pirates.
Read MoreDiscord's Nitro subscription now includes a slightly nerfed Xbox Game Pass
The Nitro Rewards program also includes discounts on Logitech G and SteelSeries gear.
Read MoreA new Subnautica 2 gameplay trailer just dropped ahead of its Early Access release
Subnautica 2 will be available in Early Access on May 14.
Read MoreChainsaw carnage, lots of music-based titles and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, make a mixtape with help from the folks behind Mixtape.
Read MoreShoot up Xenomorphs in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, arriving this summer
The sequel expands the player count to four and adds new classes.
Read MoreResident Evil Requiem gets a new Leon Must Die Forever mode, out today
Capcom knows you want more.
Read MoreThe studio that (technically) made Disco Elysium just dropped a trailer for its new game
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies comes out on May 21.
Read Moreiam8bit recorded a jazzy Persona album for the series' 30th
The vinyl drops in Q4, but the full album is streamable now.
Read MoreThe Paranormal Activity game project is dead
The solo developer couldn’t get an extension from rights-holder Paramount.
Read MoreAmazon Luna's May lineup includes Guardians of the Galaxy and the Resident Evil 2 remake
Prime members can also claim a code for Mafia II: Definitive Edition.
Read MoreValve will open reservations on May 8 for the second wave of Steam Controllers
Hopefully fewer of the coveted controllers will be snapped up by bots and resellers this time.
Read MoreCozy city builder Town to City leaves early access on May 26
One of the genre’s top-rated games is going 1.0 and adding a new map.
Read MoreAngry Birds and FIFA International Soccer join the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Silent Hill and Dragon Quest round out the class of 2026.
Read MoreThe survival horror game Hollowbody launches for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on June 5
The well-received title was developed by a single person.
Read MoreRGG's Stranger Than Heaven game arrives this winter
The game, from the creators of Yakuza, will focus on the founder of the Tojo clan.
Read MoreMina the Hollower, from the studio behind Shovel Knight, arrives on May 29
The gothic horror-inspired action-adventure game from the makers of Shovel Knight maker is almost here.
Read MoreMindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly laid off even more staff
Around 170 roles are said to be affected.
Read MoreRemakes of Myst and Riven are coming to PlayStation, Xbox and the Microsoft Store
Both remakes were already released on Steam and the macOS App Store.
Read MoreThe next Call of Duty is not coming to PS4 (or presumably Xbox One)
Activision Blizzard seems to be focusing on next-gen platforms.
Read MoreGame Pass additions for May include Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6
It’s another stacked lineup, with Mixtape also among the games joining Microsoft’s subscription service
Read MoreThe creator of Citizen Sleeper 2 is making two new games
One is a TTRPG, and the other an entirely new video game.
Read MoreHorizon Hunters Gathering is holding another playtest on May 22
The spinoff will be playable on PS5 and PC via Steam.
Read MoreLego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight balances fan service with an Arkham-style open world
It's Lego Batman's origin story, balancing his greatest hits with some new gameplay upgrades.
Read MoreWholesome Direct returns June 6 with a slew of joyful games
Catch the stream the day after Summer Game Fest's 2026 showcase.
Read MoreMini Motorways is letting players vote for its next city map
The traffic management sim will include the new area later this year.
Read MoreHow to watch Xbox's Stranger Than Heaven showcase
Tune in Wednesday for a closer look with the game’s developers and cast.
Read MoreGameStop submits $56 billion offer to buy eBay
The Wall Street Journal reported that the offer could come as soon as this month.
Read MoreLego is releasing a Sega Genesis set complete with little controllers
It’s not playable, but it’s still pretty cool.
Read MoreUndead co-op shooters, gorgeous hack-and-slash action and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, more Ball x Pit is never a bad thing.
Read MoreThere's already a way to mount your smartphone to a Steam Controller
Just don't expect it to work with many iOS or Android apps yet.
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Google (41)
YouTube Premium's latest features include an auto-speed setting
YouTube Premium is getting and auto-speed setting just like Overcast
Read MoreGoogle updates Gemini for Home with AI-powered camera automations
Gemini can trigger smart home routines based on what your cameras see.
Read MoreYouTube will automatically detect and label AI-generated videos
It should be easier to tell at a glance if a YouTube video will contain AI-generated gunk.
Read MoreGoogle won't rest until Gemini is everywhere in your home
The company is making it easier for manufacturers to make more Gemini-powered smart devices.
Read MoreAre you really going to talk to Gemini like that?
Google's new AI features capitalize on the popularity of voice dictation, and a desire to leave the thinking to AI.
Read MoreGoogle is bringing new AI-powered ad formats to search
Finally, the Google I/O announcement you’ve been waiting for.
Read MoreAll the news you might have missed from Google I/O 2026
Catch up on the biggest news from Google's annual developer conference, from Gemini Spark, Omni and Search to Shopping, XR and more.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Google I/O 2026 was AI all the way down
Google I/O was AI all the way down, but it's not clear how much will be useful.
Read MoreAndroid XR is finally starting to feel real
Google has a lot to prove, but its smart glasses will have a few big advantages.
Read MoreGoogle announces Wear OS 7
The OS update integrates Gemini Intelligence and adds a new widget system.
Read MoreI/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play
Play Games Sidekick is also getting a wider rollout.
Read MoreGoogle shoves more AI into Search, including a dynamic Search box and agentic features
You can kiss the classic Google Search goodbye.
Read MoreGoogle's redesigned Gemini comes with a new interface and AI models
Google's redesigned chatbot hits Android and iOS today.
Read MoreGoogle's newest app is an AI-powered image editor
Google Pics isn't Photoshop, but it could be better than what's in Google Photos.
Read MoreGoogle says Gemini 3.5 Flash rivals 'large flagship models' for coding and agentic tasks
Google says its Gemini 3.5 Flash model can complete tasks in a "fraction of the time" of other frontier models.
Read MoreGoogle's Universal Cart will keep an eye on your shopping
Universal Cart will make it easier to buy from inside YouTube and Gmail.
Read MoreAsk YouTube compiles video answers to your questions
Google's new Ask YouTube feature will pull together short- and long-form content.
Read MoreGoogle brings more conversational features to Gmail, Docs and Keep
You can talk out a first draft of a document, and Docs will organize your thoughts for you.
Read MoreGoogle I/O 2026: Live updates on XR glasses, Gemini, Search and more
Join our liveblog as we bring you Google's news live from the developer conference, where Android XR and intelligent eyewear products were just unveiled.
Read MoreHow to watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote
Google's keynote on Tuesday will include a boatload of AI news and perhaps some Android XR updates.
Read MoreGoogle's much-improved app icons are rolling out now
The old icons that debuted five years ago had very little to visually differentiate them.
Read MoreThe Nest app is down for many users
The official Nest status page claims everything is running smoothly.
Read MoreNew Google accounts may only get 5GB free storage — unless you link a phone number
Google describes it as a regional test.
Read MoreAndroid 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps
Google is also launching 3D Emoji.
Read MoreGoogle is reportedly considering working with SpaceX on orbital data centers
The company has been working on the idea since the end of 2025.
Read MoreGooglebooks are the Android-based evolution of the Chromebook
Google's only giving us a tease of what it has planned for its new laptop lineup.
Read MoreEverything announced at The Android Show: I/O 2026 edition
Google had a whole lot of news to share, including on new laptops and Gemini Intelligence.
Read MoreGoogle announces upcoming security tools for Android, including enhanced protection against banking scam calls
The Live Threat Detection feature is also getting a major upgrade.
Read MoreGemini in Chrome arrives on Android devices in June
A device with at least 4GB of RAM is required to use the software.
Read MoreAndroid Auto is getting a big makeover for 2026
Upgrades include a revamped UI, support for widgets, immersive 3D maps and more.
Read MoreInstagram's in-app camera will support Ultra HDR and Night Sight on Android
Meta is also finally delivering an Instagram app for Android tablets.
Read MoreHow to watch The Android Show: Google I/O Edition on May 12
Watch the entire event unfold on YouTube.
Read MoreThe Google Fitbit Air is an AI-infused take on Whoop wearables
It's basically a small Fitbit Inspire without a strap.
Read MoreGoogle is turning the Fitbit app into a unified portal for your health and fitness data
The new Health app is rolling out on May 19.
Read MoreGoogle's AI search results will now turn to Reddit for expert advice
AI responses now also recommend in-depth articles and links to sources you already subscribe to.
Read MoreChrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges
At least there's a toggle to easily turn this off.
Read MoreGoogle just bought a stake in the maker of Eve Online to train its AI models
DeepMind will research player behavior in the space-based RPG.
Read MoreGoogle Home gains more Gemini-powered camera features
The company also updated Gemini for Home for those in an early access program.
Read MoreChrome on Android will now let you share your approximate location
The feature is also coming to desktops soon.
Read MoreGoogle will livestream The Android Show: I/O Edition on May 12
The virtual event will showcase some of the biggest changes to the OS in years.
Read MoreGoogle’s Pentagon AI deal reportedly drove the DeepMind team to unionize
DeepMind workers in the UK have voted to unionize.
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Headphones (3)
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: Worth the wait
Sennheiser’s latest flagship headphones close the gap to Bose and Sony thanks to improved sound and more effective ANC.
Read MoreSony 1000X The Collexion review: More luxurious, but far from perfect
The 10th anniversary edition of Sony’s legendary 1000X headphones carries a refined design that ditches the plastic for leather and metal. However, both sound quality and ANC performance are less impressive than last year’s WH-1000XM6.
Read MoreSteelseries Arctis Nova Elite review: Ultra high-end gaming headsets are here
$600 is a lot of money for a gaming headset, but if you edit audio and video, the Arctis Nova Elite might be the only pair you need.
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Home (2)
XGIMI Titan Noir Max projector review: Excellent image quality, but short on features
It offers bright and incredibly accurate video in an elegant body, but has no smart TV features.
Read MoreDenon Home 200, 400 and 600 review: Taking on Sonos
One of the best things these speakers have going for them is a reliable app.
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Laptops (7)
The new XPS 13 is Dell's answer to the MacBook Neo
It starts at just $599 for students or $699 for everyone else.
Read MoreAcer just announced a new budget laptop with Qualcomm's Snapdragon C chip
Acer's latest laptop feels like an answer to the MacBook Neo.
Read MoreThe Acer Swift Air 14 looks like a cute and breezy Windows alternative to the MacBook Air
There’s also a new 360-degree convertible model, the Swift Spin 14 AI.
Read MoreRazer updates the Blade 18 with new chips, a specced-out model costs $7,000
The 2026 model adds the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.
Read MoreAlienware's first affordable gaming laptop is arriving at the perfect time
The entry-level Alienware 15 starts at $1,299 with an AMD CPU or $1,349 for an Intel config.
Read MoreDell's new 14S and 16S are the replacement for its old Plus models
The new models are now available, with prices starting at $1,270.
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Laptops & PCs (1)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo review: Outrageously expensive, totally awesome
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo is a gamer’s dream machine, but its price is a nightmare.
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Meta (15)
Meta's employee mouse tracking program could reportedly violate EU privacy laws
Meta’s mouse tracking tool for employees could capture non-US data and could violate the EU’s privacy rules, according to Reuters.
Read MoreMeta, other social networks will pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district lawsuit
The Kentucky school district that filed a social media addiction lawsuit against Meta and other companies is getting $27 million in settlement.
Read MoreMeta rolls out subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
The class disparity is only growing on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.
Read MoreMeta settles closely watched school district lawsuit weeks ahead of trial
Meta settled a highly-watched school district lawsuit, but still faces many more.
Read MoreMeta's Oversight Board will examine deepfake video of a UK politician Facebook left online
The allegedly AI-generated video depicted the politician making incendiary statements about refugees.
Read MoreMeta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses
The $800 smart glasses could soon be a lot more useful.
Read MoreMeta employees are protesting the company's mouse tracking program
Last month, it said it would use employees’ mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI models.
Read MoreInstagram debuts a new disappearing-photo app called Instants
It's all about sharing candid snaps in the moment.
Read MoreWhatsApp users can soon have private conversations with Meta AI
No one other than you will be able to read messages exchanged via Incognito Chat with Meta AI.
Read MoreMeta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
The lawsuit claims Meta is not doing enough to protect senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.
Read MoreThreads users are pissed they can't block Meta's new AI chatbot
It's the top trending topic on the platform.
Read MoreMeta's AI agent plans reportedly include an OpenClaw competitor that can shop on Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg has said he wants to make AI agents more accessible.
Read MoreIrish regulators are investigating whether Meta is using 'dark patterns' to steer people away from non-algorithmic feeds
European law requires large platforms to offer alternative feeds.
Read MoreMeta is using AI bone structure analysis to detect and remove underaged users
The company is also expanding its teen account detection systems to Facebook.
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Microsoft (5)
Microsoft debuts a more buttoned-up look for Copilot
Copilot will look a little more consistent, and lose a little personality
Read MoreMicrosoft's new Surface Laptop for Business has a privacy screen and quirky haptics
The new laptops are geared towards corporate buyers, with a price to match.
Read MoreMicrosoft ditches Teams feature that put attendees into the same virtual room
Microsoft said 'Together' mode added too much 'implementation complexity' and will steer users toward the Teams' gallery view instead.
Read MoreUK antitrust regulator is officially investigating Microsoft Office
It's examining whether or not the bundling of Word, Excel, Teams and Copilot is uncompetitive.
Read MoreWindows Update will soon revert problematic drivers automatically
The company is also trying to prevent driver problems before they happen with a new initiative.
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Mobile (3)
Xiaomi's 17T series are midrange phones with 5x telephoto cameras
Xiaomi's newest midrange phones have high-capacity batteries, telephoto cameras and high-refresh displays.
Read MoreAT&T is letting you 'build your own' wireless plan starting at just $15 a month
AT&T's 'build your own' wireless plan starts at just $15 a month, but only comes with 1GB of data to start.
Read MoreQualcomm reveals two new affordable phone chips with Smooth Motion UI tech
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 promises next-gen AI camera features while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 offers a big boost in GPU performance.
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News (64)
Lamine Yamal shares pictures teasing the new Beats headphones on the way
The Spanish soccer player posted a bunch of images featuring the mystery product.
Read MoreThermoWorks' Gravitas scale has a detachable display and a 20-minute memory
Thermometer company ThermoWorks is putting its reputation for accuracy on the line with its first kitchen scale.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Diving into the Fitbit Air and the Pope's AI criticism
This week on the Engadget podcast, we chat about our thoughts on the Fitbit Air, as well as Pope Leo's AI criticism with special guest Fr. Robert Ballecer.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Apple's dramatic Siri overhaul is coming and it might look like this
The biggest news stories of the week: An early look at the new version of Siri, reviews of Google's new wearable, GoPro's newest action cam and more!
Read MoreUber will offer shuttle rides from select FIFA World Cup stadiums in the US
Uber is rolling out options and features that cater to fans watching FIFA World Cup matches.
Read MoreCalifornia sues 23andMe over 2023 data breach that affected 7 million users
California AG Rob Bonta has sued 23andMe over the 2023 data breach that led to the sale of 7 million users’ data on the dark web.
Read MoreMarshall's new on-ear headphones look like a guitar amp and feature ANC
Marshall's latest cans cost $229.
Read MoreEU fines Temu $232 million for selling illegal products
The European Commission has slapped Temu with a €200 million ($232 million) fine for failing to prevent the sales of illegal products on its platform.
Read MoreThe DOJ is reportedly asking Reddit and X for the identities of anti-ICE posters
Reddit and X have reportedly received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department, seeking the identities of users who posted about ICE.
Read MoreSamsung is testing Galaxy Watch 8 to prevent muscle loss on GLP-1s like Ozempic
Samsung has teamed up with diabetes experts at Massachusetts General Hospital to see how Galaxy Watch 8 can help prevent muscle loss in GLP-1 patients.
Read MoreSony adds the Theater Trio to its Bravia speaker line up
Sony's latest home theater option is a three-speaker setup that flanks your TV, but it's very expensive.
Read MoreSpotify is adding long-form articles to its audiobook library
Spotify has teamed up with publications, including Rolling Stone, Variety, Billboard, WIRED and Pitchfork to offer subscribers narrated articles.
Read MoreXreal launches a cheaper AR glasses brand, starting with the $299 a01
Called X by Xreal (or XBX), its first product is the $299 a01 display glasses.
Read MoreSpaceX reportedly pressured the Pentagon into paying more for Starlink access
SpaceX is reportedly jacking up Starlink prices for the Pentagon.
Read MoreSpaceX's Starlink will soon provide in-flight Wi-Fi for American Airlines
Starlink is coming to (some of) American Airline.
Read MoreBlue Origin cleared to launch New Glenn rocket again after FAA investigation
Blue Origin can now prepare for New Glenn’s fourth flight after the FAA cleared it for launch.
Read MoreSennheiser's Momentum 5 headphones are all about the audio and ANC upgrades
Sennheiser's latest Momentum headphones offer key audio and ANC improvements, including Dolby Atmos with head tracking.
Read MoreTether will launch an 'official' stablecoin in Georgia tied to local currency
The new cryptocurrency will be called GELT and will represent the Georgian Lari.
Read MoreKalshi and Rhode Island sue each other in latest challenge to prediction markets
Rhode Island joins other states that have taken similar legal action.
Read MoreSpaceX Starship V3's first test flight was largely successful
SpaceX achieved most of the goals it set out for Starship V3's first test flight.
Read MoreNASA is opening up bids for who will run the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The JPL's current contract with Caltech ends in 2028.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: RGB, OLED and the TVs you should buy today
Which new TV should you buy? The Engadget Podcast dives into RGB LCDs, OLED and all the new TV tech
Read MoreSpaceX will launch Starship V3 for its first test flight today
Watch SpaceX launch Starship V3 for the first time.
Read MoreIran reportedly funneled billions through Binance to fund its military
The Wall Street Journal claims Iran continued to use Binance to funnel money despite tough sanctions.
Read MoreThe Morning After: The biggest news from Google I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 kicked off this week and to no one's surprise, it was almost completely about AI.
Read MoreMalaysia's under-16 social media ban goes into effect on June 1
Malaysia is requiring social networks to implement age verification methods starting on June 1.
Read MoreAnker debuts Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds with its Thus AI chip
Anker's first products with its Thus AI chip are two powerful sets of earbuds, including one that has an AI note taker.
Read MoreThe smart ring maker Oura has reportedly filed for an IPO
Oura has reportedly filed for an IPO.
Read MoreHumanoid taps Bosch for humanoid robot production
Humanoid and Bosch are looking to put their humanoid robots into production
Read MoreNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch show
We're sure Twitch chat will be entirely normal about this.
Read MoreSamsung union suspends strike after reaching tentative deal on bonuses
Samsung’s union has suspended its planned strike that would have impacted the company’s memory chip production.
Read MoreAirbnb expands into hotel bookings and even grocery deliveries
Airbnb is adding thousands of boutique hotels, new services and experiences to its app.
Read MoreMinnesota passes prediction markets ban
The CFTC has already sued to prevent the Minnesota's prediction markets ban.
Read MoreSamsung's has produced the world's first 6K gaming monitor
Samsung's new displays include a 6K gaming monitor and a larger version of the MovingStyle.
Read MoreSpotify is launching verification badges for podcasts to help listeners avoid AI slop
The platform recently did something similar for music.
Read MoreInsta360's Mic Pro has three built-in mics and looks like a chunky pin badge
Insta360's latest mic hides in plain sight.
Read MoreSony's luxury 10th anniversary 'ColleXion' headphones shown in leak
They feature extra padding, polished metal accents and 'studio-grade' sound quality.
Read MoreSpaceX is reportedly getting ready to go public as early as June
Reuters reported that SpaceX could make the initial announcement by next Wednesday.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Who needs Googlebooks?
We also dive into all the new features in Android 17.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google teases the Android-based Googlebook
And Google I/O isn't until next week.
Read MoreSpotify and its hosting platforms are adopting Apple's tech for video podcasts
HTTP Live Streaming support will let Apple Podcasts play Spotify-hosted video podcasts.
Read MoreNoble Audio to launch FoKus Apollo Pro headset for $699
An extra $50 will get you even nicer materials on the already high-end headphones.
Read MoreThe Esports World Cup will reportedly move to Paris from Riyadh
Uncertainty in the Middle East is apparently forcing the location change.
Read MoreAMD will bring its next-generation FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to older GPUs
RNDA 3 players can start using it in over 300 games this July.
Read MoreKitchenAid launches its first smart thermometer
There are single and dual probe models available.
Read MoreElon Musk just can't stop (potentially) violating the Clean Air Act
xAI has reportedly added 19 more unpermitted methane gas turbines to its latest data center site.
Read MoreThat awful gold Trump phone will reportedly ship this week
They were supposed to be made in the US, but instead were "designed with American values in mind."
Read MoreCanon's full-frame R6 V vlogging camera shoots up to 7K RAW video
It comes with a flip-out display and in-body stabilization, but no stacked sensor or electronic viewfinder.
Read MorePanasonic's L10 camera honors 25 years of Lumix
It offers a new multi-aspect ratio feature and up to 5.6K 60 fps video.
Read MoreDaybreak is OpenAI's response to Anthropic's Claude Mythos
OpenAI has launched a cybersecurity initiative called Daybreak, powered by GPT-5.5 and Codex Security.
Read MoreGM agrees to pay $12.75 million to settle California lawsuit over misuse of customers' driving data
General Motors collected driving data through OnStar Smart Driver and sold it to data brokers.
Read MoreBanned drones and routers in the US will still get critical updates until 2029
The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice to allow software and firmware updates until January 2029.
Read MoreDepartment of War sets up UFO website, but there isn't much to see
For fans of reading paperwork about aliens.
Read MoreInMusic will acquire Native Instruments, putting it under the same umbrella as Akai
The company also owns Moog and M-Audio, so this creates an industry juggernaut.
Read MoreSony wants TSMC's help to make image sensors
It’s teaming up with the chip giant on a new facility.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Google's new wearable doesn't have a screen
This week's biggest stories, including: Google's new wearable, the new reMarkable slate and a new gimbal from DJI.
Read MoreTeenage Engineering just released a stereo mixer that physically connects to its EP-series samplers
It can control just about everything you plug into it and operates as an audio interface.
Read MoreEnergizer releases coin lithium batteries that won't cause burning if accidentally swallowed
The Ultimate Child Shield batteries also turn the victim’s mouth blue.
Read MoreBose's new Lifestyle home audio lineup includes a speaker, soundbar and subwoofer
The new speakers will be available May 15.
Read MoreEngadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller worth $100?
And why it's not exactly a PC gamepad.
Read MoreThe Morning After: Instagram will try to penalize 'unoriginal' posts
Did Instagram put its feed slop on notice?
Read MoreToilet maker Toto is here to help with the RAM crisis
It's pledged to invest more into its division making ceramics used in the production of NAND memory.
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Nintendo (9)
Nintendo's Pictonico! is a chaotic and unexpectedly good time
It’s like WarioWare, but you and all the people you love are the characters.
Read MoreCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is official, and it's coming to Switch 2
The next Call of Duty is coming to Switch 2
Read MoreDonkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week
It's been one of the most requested N64 games on Nintendo Switch Online for years.
Read MoreNintendo's wacky new mobile game takes inspiration from WarioWare
The free-to-download Pictonico! turns photos into minigames.
Read MoreWe're going to be watching the Legend of Zelda movie sooner than expected
The Legend of Zelda is now landing in theaters on April 30.
Read MoreNintendo just announced a $500 Switch 2 bundle that includes a first-party game
The console price shoots up in September, so this might be a good way to save some cash.
Read MoreLegendary Nintendo designer Takashi Tezuka is seemingly retiring from the company
Tezuka helped create the very first Mario and Zelda games.
Read MoreNintendo is raising Switch 2 prices as chip crisis bites
It sold 19.86 million Switch 2s last year but forecasts a drop in sales next year.
Read MoreA Star Fox remake is heading to Switch 2 on June 25
The reimagining of the N64 game offers a more cinematic take.
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PC Gaming (6)
Acer is making a companion handheld that pairs with its gaming PCs
Acer's upcoming Nitro Blaze Link is a companion handheld for gaming
Read MoreThe Acer Predator Atlas 8 is one of the first handhelds to feature Intel's latest Arc G3 chips
Its silicon supports up to Arc B390 graphics and XESS 3 upscaling.
Read MoreValve jacks up Steam Deck prices by as much as $300
If you haven't already purchased a Steam Deck, it's going to cost a lot more going forward.
Read MoreThe original versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light land on GOG
These are the latest editions to the platform’s game preservation program.
Read MoreValve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller
Make and mod your own accessories if you’ve already got the gamepad.
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Photography (3)
GoPro Mission 1 Pro review: The best action cam video quality comes at a high price
GoPro’s Mission 1 Pro action cam has a big 1-inch sensor that offers sharp, color accurate 8K 60 fps and 4K 240 fps video.
Read MoreSony's A7R VI blends speed with a 67MP stacked sensor
It can now shoot at a stellar 30 fps with no blackout and capture 8K 30p video.
Read MoreDJI teases the dual-camera Osmo Pocket 4P gimbal
The Osmo Pocket 4P will feature a main wide camera and 3x zoom lens.
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PlayStation (9)
Sony abruptly shuts down online multiplayer game Destruction AllStars
Hope you weren’t planning to queue up for the PS5 launch window title.
Read MoreJune's PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup includes Xbox's Grounded
A Destiny 2 collection will join the PS Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers on June 9.
Read MoreDestiny developer Bungie will reportedly lay off a 'significant number' of people
Bungie is reportedly laying off a significant number of people and has not started work on Destiny 3.
Read MoreAn hour-long PlayStation State of Play is set for June 2
State Of Play will feature a fresh peek at Marvel's Wolverine.
Read MoreSony raises PS Plus prices for one- and three-month subscriptions
Sony is blaming PS Plus price increases on "ongoing market conditions."
Read MoreMay's PS Plus Game Catalog additions include Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws
Premium members are also getting the classic arcade shooter Time Crisis.
Read MoreSony and Bandai get into bed with generative AI
The company also outlined AI’s role in the future of PlayStation.
Read MoreSony PS5 sales fall off a cliff amid memory shortages
Higher console prices could affect its gaming division results next year, too.
Read MoreSony will soon settle a PlayStation Store class action lawsuit for $7.8 million
Those affected will see their PlayStation Network accounts automatically credited.
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Reviews (5)
Engadget review recap: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, GoPro Mission 1 and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
Read MoreEngadget review recap: Razr Fold, Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Ultrahuman Ring Pro and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
Read MoreBose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker review: Versatile home audio that comes with caveats
Perhaps Bose’s latest speaker is better as part of a larger system.
Read MoreMotorola Razr Fold review: A worthy rival to Google and Samsung
It even has native stylus support, which Samsung dropped on the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Read MoreHP EliteBoard G1a review: It's a desktop in a keyboard! But it's not for you
The EliteBoard sure will make some IT managers out there happy, though.
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Robotics (1)
One of iRobot's co-founders is now making weird little robot companions
They are like pets, but without all of that pesky love.
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Samsung (5)
Samsung unions voted in favor of deal that will give chip workers $400,000 in bonuses
Samsung workers almost went on an 18-day strike over bonuses. Now, chip workers are getting payouts of up to $400,000.
Read MoreSamsung faces strike from nearly 48,000 union workers
Samsung workers in Korea are set to walk off their jobs on May 21 after failing to reach an agreement with the company.
Read MoreDua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million
The singer accused the tech giant of illegally using her likeness to sell TVs.
Read MoreSamsung's Bespoke update is big step towards a useful AI for your fridge
Running a software upgrade on a fridge feels strange, but these are the times we live in.
Read MoreSamsung says its Galaxy Watch can predict fainting with 'high accuracy'
The feature would allow users to get into a safe position or call for help.
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Science (4)
Google debuts AI-powered tools to optimize scientific research workflows
Three new features will be available under the Gemini for Science collection.
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Smart Home (1)
You can now visit Amazon.com on big-screen Echo Show displays
The full Amazon experience is available on Echo Show 15 and 21.
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Smartphones (8)
Trump Mobile has exposed customers' personal data, including home addresses and phone numbers
Trump Mobile admitted to the leak after people started finding that their information was publicly accessible.
Read MoreOppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: Battle of the telephoto smartphones
We put the Oppo Find X9 Ultra up against the Vivo X300 Ultra to see which telephoto smartphone reigns supreme.
Read MoreSony's Xperia 1 VIII has bigger camera sensors and a new look
Once again, Sony doesn’t have plans to release it in the US.
Read MoreSamsung's One UI 9 beta will roll out for Galaxy S26 owners this week
However, its marquee features won’t arrive until the final release.
Read MoreBlackmagic Camera hands-on: Apple Watch compatibility gives vloggers remote control
Capture high-quality Apple ProRes video with full stabilization.
Read MoreDJI's Osmo Mobile 8P gimbal has a detachable screen remote
It makes it easier to record yourself from afar with the higher-quality rear cameras.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy A37 review: A solid deal even in this economy
The Galaxy A37 isn’t the flashiest device, but it’s got solid components and a sturdy design for a reasonable price, which is all we can really ask for.
Read MoreiOS 26.5 will add end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android
Keep those private conversations truly private.
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Social Media (12)
Meta quietly released a new Reddit-like app called Forum
Meta is testing a new dedicated app for Facebook Groups called Forum.
Read MoreMeta, Snap and Roblox commit to tougher anti-grooming measures in UK
Ofcom has urged social networks to implement anti-grooming measures.
Read MoreLinkedIn doesn't want your AI slop anymore
It isn't just lazy. It's also mind-numbingly boring.
Read MoreKickstarter rolls back its mature content policy after outcry
Kickstarter is going back to its previous rules around mature content after creators criticized the new policy it introduced last week.
Read MoreSnap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit
The companies are facing numerous other legal challenges.
Read MoreX, a bastion for hate, claims it will reduce hate content in the UK
Ofcom says X has committed to reviewing reported posts more quickly.
Read MoreTikTok adds in-app travel booking services
Your next impulse vacation is just a few taps away.
Read MoreTikTok is rolling out an ad-free option in the UK
It's the first time an ad-free subscription has been offered in an English-speaking country.
Read MoreTwitch has new penalties for streamers caught viewbotting, CEO says
Repeat offenders will be punished with "caps" on their views.
Read MoreSnap's $400 million deal with Perplexity is dead
The planned AI search feature for Snapchat never fully rolled out.
Read MoreElon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment
Musk did not admit wrongdoing.
Read MoreInstagram is testing optional 'AI creator' labels
The company is encouraging accounts that frequently post Gen AI content to use the feature, but isn't requiring it.
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Space (8)
SpaceX lands a $4 billion contract to help build Trump's Golden Dome
That’s on top of another $2 billion contract awarded to SpaceX earlier this week.
Read MoreBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on its launchpad
Blue Origin says it experienced an anomaly that led to the explosion of its New Glenn rocket and its launchpad during testing.
Read MoreJames Webb telescope spots supermassive black hole that formed before its galaxy
The latest from the James Webb Space Telescope could completely change what we know about the formation of these astronomical bodies.
Read MoreNASA plans for up to three more lunar missions before the end of 2026
The missions will deliver payloads to the lunar surface and test equipment from Blue Origin and Astrolab.
Read MoreNASA shares Psyche spacecraft's photos of Mars
NASA has released the photos Psyche took when it did a flyby of Mars.
Read MoreNASA's Psyche spacecraft just got an assist from Mars on the way to its asteroid namesake
Its target asteroid could give us insight on how Earth’s core came to be.
Read MoreAstronomers use the Webb telescope to improve our map of the cosmic web
Adding significantly more detail means better future investigations into the universe’s past.
Read MoreNASA is set to begin training with a prototype of Blue Origin's crew moon lander
The space agency is planning to put astronauts on the moon in 2028.
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Streaming (16)
A leaked Disney memo suggests the standalone Hulu app's days may be numbered
So much for “no current plans” to sunset the app.
Read MoreSpotify adds playlist folders, bulk editing and background downloads
Spotify's new features aren't AI slop for a change
Read MoreLast.fm goes independent after breaking up with Paramount Skydance
Last.fm is now an independent company, nearly two decades after it was acquired by CBS.
Read MoreRoku updates its UI for the first time in a decade
Roku's new home screen doesn't look too different, but there's more personalization and ads.
Read MoreSpotify's latest feature makes it easier to share podcast clips
Spotify just released a new feature that finds and shares specific podcast moments.
Read MoreItalian authorities shut down major streaming piracy network
The Cinemagoal app retransmitted content from major platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
Read MoreSpotify is adding more AI gunk for podcasts and audiobooks
Spotify podcasts are getting the personalized AI slop treatment.
Read MoreSpotify will start reserving concert tickets for an artist's most dedicated fans
Premium Spotify users in the US might start getting a shot at reserved concert tickets.
Read MoreSpotify and Universal are building an AI tool for covers and remixes
Spotify is working on a paid AI tool for covers and remixes.
Read MoreHulu bundle subscribers can now access their watch history and recs in the Disney+ app
Even though Disney really wants you in its own app, it isn't killing off Hulu.
Read MoreThe Apple Sports app expands to 90 new markets ahead of the World Cup
Apple is targeting World Cup fans ahead of this summer’s tournament.
Read MorePlex's lifetime subscription cost is tripling to $750
Plex's premium plan will triple on June 30, 8:01PM ET.
Read MorePSA: The first F1 race on Netflix is this weekend
Catch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix live on a service that isn't Apple.
Read MoreNetflix's ad tier now has a whopping 250 million monthly users
Advertising has become big business for the streamer.
Read MorePrime Video is adding a TikTok-like feed
Your wish for a vertical recommendation carousel has been granted.
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Tablets (3)
Cuneflow's e-paper writing tablet uses AI to record and transcribe meetings
The e-paper slate has a built-in voice recorder to save you having to take meeting minutes.
Read MorereMarkable Paper Pure review: Great hardware held back by bad philosophy
There’s an obvious conflict between business and ordinary users.
Read MorereMarkable’s Paper Pure is its new entry-level slate
It’s consciously designed to appeal more to corporate buyers.
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Tomorrow (2)
OpenADR and Matter are collaborating to let your smart home talk to the grid
This should make it easier to connect appliances to demand response programs.
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TV & Movies (6)
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a lazy attempt at bringing TV to the big screen
The Mandalorian and Grogu can't quite leave its TV origins behind.
Read MoreNetflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 trailer shows plenty of live-action Toph
Season two arrives on June 25.
Read MoreThe HDMI ARC port on your TV has a very specific job
The distinction between various flavors of HDMI can get a bit technical.
Read MoreNBC is turning Wordle into a TV show
The NYT's word game has been pretty much everywhere else.
Read MoreNetflix has reportedly greenlit a prequel for 'The Crown'
It will cover events from Queen Victoria's death in 1901 until Princess Elizabeth's wedding.
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Wearables (10)
5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription
The Fitbit Air isn't the only Whoop alternative that you can buy without a subscription.
Read MoreOura's Ring 5 is a dramatically thinner smart ring
Oura describes its new wearable as the ‘world’s smallest’ smart ring.
Read MoreFitbit Air review: Health tracking for the AI generation
The Fitbit Air is a serious rival to Whoop and other screenless wearable trackers thanks to its solid hardware, comprehensive software and competitive pricing.
Read MoreXreal's Project Aura smartglasses are a maximalist take on Android XR
At Google I/O 2026, we took a closer look at Xreal's Project Aura, one of the first Android XR smart glasses.
Read MoreSamsung and Google just teased their upcoming Android XR smartglasses at Google I/O
The two models were created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
Read MoreUltrahuman Ring Pro review: The future of smart rings looks a lot like its present
The major innovations on the Ultrahuman Ring Pro are in its charging case.
Read MoreSony's new wearable air conditioner runs even cooler
And it should be more comfortable, too.
Read MoreWhoop will soon offer users in-app video consultations with licensed clinicians
Clinicians will be able to see users’ health data.
Read MoreForm launches a cheaper version of its smart swimming goggles
Form Smart Swim 2 LT loses the heart-rate monitoring, keeps the rest.
Read MoreOura adds more detailed hormonal health insights to its Series 3 and 4 rings
The system will track potential side effects of various birth control methods.
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Xbox (9)
Microsoft's Xbox controller refresh kills its underused accessory port
Hold your Chatpads close.
Read MoreMicrosoft hired an analyst with an influential video game blog to fix Xbox
Matthew Ball is the new chief strategy officer for Xbox ahead of Project Helix.
Read MoreXbox Game Pass additions for late May include Forza Horizon 6 and Remnant II
The first-person adventure Luna Abyss is also a day-one release.
Read MoreThe latest Xbox thumbstick topper looks like a goal post
Xbox's new "goal post" thumbstick topper joins six other designs for people with disabilities.
Read MoreXbox Elite Controller 3 leaked by Brazilian regulator
It’s a tough day to work at Microsoft PR.
Read MoreXbox's new filters aim to make sense of disorganized game libraries
And, brace yourself, Microsoft is also testing a new startup experience.
Read MoreWorkers for Xbox studio Double Fine are forming a union
The studio behind Psychonauts is organizing with the Communications Workers of America.
Read MoreXbox is ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI
The AI assistant is no longer coming to consoles and will be removed from the Xbox mobile app.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Xbox mode starts making its way to Windows 11 PCs
Xbox mode brings a console-like interface to Windows 11.
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