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Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Apple is reportedly planning a visual refresh of the entry-level MacBook Pro next year
Next spring could be a fiesta of new iPads, MacBooks and iPhones.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Apple's Hide My Email may not be hiding anything
A vulnerability can reportedly connect real email addresses to anonymous ones.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Report suggests SpaceX is testing a handheld AI device, Musk says it's 'utterly false'
A rumored SpaceX device could offer a way to access xAI's models without having to use a smartphone.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Xbox is reportedly testing a way to digitize your disc-based games
Xbox may offer a way to preserve physical game purchases in an increasingly digital future.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Meta is reportedly building its own cloud business
Selling server infrastructure would put Meta in competition with Amazon and Google.

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Jul 01, 2026

Future Hyundai and Kia cars might never need air fresheners thanks to UV tech
Far-UVC could help rid future cars of odors.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Visa, Mastercard and Coinbase have launched a new global stablecoin
A new stablecoin venture backed by some big financial institutions is launching.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Fufjilm launches special waterproof and black-and-white editions of its retro QuickSnap instant cameras
If you really want to get retro, Fujifilm is making some special editions of its classic instant camera.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Messy Subnautica 2 saga ends with Unknown Worlds CEO departing again
Thus ends the messy saga of Subnautica 2.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Sony will stop making disc-based PlayStation games starting 2028
RIP to physical PlayStation discs.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Plex vs Jellyfin vs Emby: Here's how the three media servers really compare
Convenience costs you with Plex, but the alternatives require more work.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

UN report says policymakers are struggling to keep up with pace of AI development
UN panel says 'AI is neither inherently good nor bad,' but better safeguards around it are needed.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Getty Images is canceling its $3.7 billion Shutterstock merger due to UK restrictions
Getty Images has moved to terminate a $3.7 billion merger with rival Shutterstock due to restrictions imposed by UK regulators.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

BMW's X5 finally goes electric with an impressive 435 miles of range
BMW's X5 lineup finally has an electric option with impressive range.

Engadget
Jul 01, 2026

Meta puts rate limits on its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature
Meta's Conversation Focus feature for smart glasses is now only free for three hours a month.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Gemini Spark comes to Google's Gemini app for macOS
The Gemini macOS app now has access to Google's Spark agentic AI assistant.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

US government allows Anthropic to redeploy its Mythos and Fable AI models
Anthropic will start its users' access to Mythos and Fable tomorrow, July 1.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable
Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Discord now runs natively on Meta Quest headsets
The app's arrival follows an announcement at last year's Meta Connect conference.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Amazon will pay $2.25 million to settle FTC identity theft case
The retailer allegedly failed to meet requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Anthropic's new Sonnet 5 model is better at the tasks that are running up enterprise bills
Anthropic trained its newest Sonnet model to excel at agentic tasks, which have been causing a headache for the company's enterprise customers and power users.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Xbox layoff plans reportedly include closing Arkane, canceling Blade
The cuts will apparently start next week.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show
So much for magic.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the long-running case between Apple and Epic Games
Apple filed an appeal after being found in contempt of an order related to App Store fees.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

How to set a custom alarm sound on your iPhone
You can use any sound you want for an iPhone alarm, and here's how to set it up.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

California bill to preserve online games fails committee vote
At least for this session, the Stop Killing Games campaign has hit a wall in the California Senate.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie launches onto Peacock on July 30
The second animated Mario movie made over a billion dollars.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now)
All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now)

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Google's Gmail Live AI feature is now available in beta
You can use Gemini to quickly search your Gmail inbox with natural language.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Clicks shows off its Communicator smartphone with a Blackberry-like keyboard
Clicks has released the first hands-on video of its Blackberry like Communicator Android phone.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

You might be paying more for YouTube Premium if you subscribed through Apple
Don't get hit with the Apple tax.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Shark's new PowerDetect Transformer turns into three different types of vacuum
Shark has launched a new vacuum with three form factors.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Samsung Music Studio 7 review: A great speaker on its own, and even better in a pair
The Music Studio 7 is an excellent Sonos alternative that can pull double duty in the living room.

Engadget
Jun 30, 2026

Proton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot gets image generation
Proton has launched a major upgrade for its Lumo chatbot, giving it image generation and editing capabilities.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Sensitive iPhone supplier details were part of last week's data leak at Tata Electronics
Some of Apple's corporate secrets aren't so secret any more.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

There's now an OpenClaw app for iOS and Android phones
Smartphones are welcoming the agentic AI overlords.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Uber is no longer offering Waymo rides in Phoenix
Rather than external partnerships, Uber may start leaning on its own robotaxis for driverless options.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Google expands personalized intelligence to Gemini app image creation
Google expands personalized intelligence to Gemini app image creation

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Layoffs looming, Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining
Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

The US Supreme Court restricts use of geofence warrants
The US Supreme Court has surprisingly decided to restrict geofence warrants.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Here's why you shouldn't plug a power strip into a smart plug
It may be tempting to control an entire power strip with a smart plug, but there are some things you should know about this setup.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

MacBook Ultra rumors: What to expect including the touchscreen, chips, release date and more
Apple's rumored touchscreen MacBook may launch soon, here's what to expect.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

The LG StanbyME 2 Max is a standalone 32-inch touchscreen display that costs $1,300
If you want a 4K display you can easily move around the house, LG has you covered.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Tidal isn't banning AI music, but it won't pay people who upload it
Tidal's new policy says that 100-percent AI-generated music will be demonetized.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Dbrand's Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine was a lie
Dbrand did not do its homework when it made the Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Half of social media child safety features don't work, report claims
A new report found half of social media safety features intended to keep children safe online do not work as claimed.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

WhatsApp introduces usernames so you can chat without phone numbers
WhatsApp is launching usernames later this year, but you can reserve yours starting this week.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Don't like Gemini? Here's how to roll back to Google Assistant on your Android phone
Want to go back to your ex... AI assistant? We don't blame you. Take these steps to get Google Assistant back after your fling with Gemini.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Comcast spins off NBCUniversal as it exits media entirely
Comcast plans to spin out NBCUniversal and leave the entertainment business.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Should you still worry about OLED burn-In in 2026?
Burn-in is often overblown, but understanding the phenomenon is still important.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Rocket Lab buys satellite company Iridium to go up against Starlink and Amazon's Leo
Rocket Lab will own satellites connecting the most remote corners of the Earth.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Oura Ring 5 review: Size is everything
Oura took its class-leading smart ring, made it 40 percent smaller and made the battery last longer.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

Google reportedly capped Meta's use of Gemini AI for coding and chatbots
Google was forced to cap Meta's use of Gemini AI due to a lack of capacity.

Engadget
Jun 29, 2026

DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P promises 17 stops of dynamic range
DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P introduces a new D-Log2 format and promises 17 stops of dynamic range.

Engadget
Jun 28, 2026

5 easy ways to get more range out of your EV
These little tricks will help you spend more time driving instead of charging.

Engadget
Jun 28, 2026

Australia doubles the maximum penalty for its social media ban
The fine can now potentially hit 99 million AUD, or $68 million.

Engadget
Jun 28, 2026

Apple's touchscreen MacBook reportedly won't wait for the M7 chips
The new models will launch with the M5 Pro and M5 Max, according to Mark Gurman.

Engadget
Jun 28, 2026

Mesh Wi-Fi or a range extender? Here's how to know which one you actually need
Wi-Fi extenders are cheap, but come with distinct drawbacks.

Engadget
Jun 28, 2026

Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast
Mounting privacy and security issues have residents and activists concerned.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

Here's your daily reminder that you don't own digital content
People in Europe will soon lose access to Studio Canal movies they paid for on the PlayStation Store.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

Are smart bulbs more expensive to run than standard LEDs?
Do the benefits of features like dimming and scheduling make up for the constant energy draw needed for connectivity?

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal pedestrian crash involving Full Self-Driving
The lawsuit dates back to a deadly incident in Arizona in 2023.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

SpaceX is reportedly planning to build its own natural gas pipeline in Texas
The 8-mile pipeline would bring fuel for Starship to the company's Starbase.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

Ayaneo's new horizontal handheld is an even better remake of the Game Boy Micro
The Pocket Micro 2 has a larger battery, improved controls and even a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

The Kindle app for iOS has features your aging Kindle doesn't
Amazon's Kindle AI features help you read beyond the lines, so long as you have the right ereader.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

Engadget Indie Pitch: I'M YOUR HOST
"Think Her Story, but weirder.?"

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

Engadget review recap: MSI Claw 8 EX AI , Sony A7R VI, Ray-Ban Meta Optics and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

The differences between Dolby Digital, DTS and Atmos (and which is better)
How to decide which of these surround sound formats is best for your home theater.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

NASA tests an in-orbit refueling device for deep space missions
NASA is testing a 'cryocoupler' developed by L3Harris for in-orbit refueling.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

A sidescrolling roguelite platformer, Steam Deck air hockey and other new indie games worth checking out
The Steam Summer Sale is underway.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

Uber expands US driver background checks after sexual assault lawsuits
Uber is adopting a more stringent background check process for drivers and couriers in the US.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company
Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to buy chips from a company linked to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving for OpenAI
Apple's Vision Pro chief is reportedly leaving for OpenAI to start a hardware division.

Engadget
Jun 27, 2026

OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a 'small group of trusted partners'
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 comes in three variants, including its most powerful and its most affordable models yet.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

Anthropic gets US government's permission to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model
Anthropic is restoring select organizations' access to Mythos after getting permission from the US government.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

It's a dumb time to buy an Xbox, even with the coming price hike
This is a prime example of a bad deal.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

Is your phone charger wasting electricity when it's not charging?
Homes with many phone chargers pay more even when they're not using them.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

What to expect at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
Foldables, watches and glasses could be on the way from Samsung.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access
Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

Not all tech survives solar storms, here's what's most at risk
The northern lights could mean lights out for the infrastructure we rely on.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

Volkswagen reportedly plans to cut 100,000 jobs
Volkswagen reportedly plans to cut 100,000 jobs.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

Australia's social media ban may not be that effective, study finds
A study finds that Australia's social media ban hasn't been that effective due to self-declared age verification checks.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

The Morning After: Prices rocket up on Xboxes, MacBooks, iPads and more
This week, we've been hit with major price hikes from major players, including Microsoft and Apple.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

NASA's TESS spacecraft finds two 'cotton candy' planets in one system
NASA's TESS space telescope has discovered two 'super puffy' giant planets with the density of cotton candy.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

'Careless People' author accuses Meta of 'punishing' whistleblower
The author of a tell-all book says Meta is using her as an example to deter future whistleblowers.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

California launches tracker for AI-related job losses
California governor Gavin Newsom worked with the state's employment department to roll out an AI job loss tracker.

Engadget
Jun 26, 2026

YouTube Shorts nixes 'dislikes' and lets you double the playback speed
YouTube has made several key changes to Shorts by removing dislikes and offering a clear screen mode.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customers
So much for voluntary review.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

The most popular Grok feature is, apparently, exactly what you think
NSFW uses account for "well over half" of traffic, a new report says.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

Commodore has dropped the price of its retro phone by $100 ahead of preorders
A refreshing direction for a price change.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

Notion Mail is shutting down
So long, Notion Mail.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

Spain will require carriers to keep mobile networks live during power outages
Spain's mobile networks will need to stay live for at least four hours during power outages, per new rules.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

Polestar won't be able to sell its cars in the US next year
Polestar moved some of its production to the US, but it may be locked out from selling its cars here soon.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

Retroid's Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229
Retroid's Pocket Nova seems capable of handling games up to the GameCube and PS2 era.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

As everything gets more expensive, it's time to make do and mend
The skyrocketing cost of computer components needs to foster a new mindset.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

You may be plugging your Fire TV Stick into the wrong HDMI port
It's not so much about using a wrong port, and more so about freeing up the more capable ones for needier devices.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

Apple will reportedly skip the M6 Pro and Max and jump straight to M7
Apple may skip the M6 Pro and Max chips.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

Xbox prices are rising again after Microsoft helped drive up component costs
We're all trying to find the guy who did this.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team
Some devs working on Marathon have also been laid off and studio head Justin Truman has stepped down.

Engadget
Jun 25, 2026

Russia allegedly used a forensics platform to hack an activist's phone, despite having its access cut off
Cellebrite claims the hardware predates current sanctions and was used without its consent.

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