Bloomberg had reported back in February the Sonos' long-rumored and long-awaited headphones are dropping in June, a month later than the company originally intended due to a software issue. While Sonos itself has yet to release details about the device, its Dutch authorized dealer Schuurman seems to have published information and images of the headphones ahead of time. A Redditor in the Sonos group has discovered Schuurman's listings (via The Verge ) after someone else found out that the

Protons encrypted password manager, Proton Pass, has received a significant update with an emphasis on security . This comes in the form of a new toolset called Pass Monitor, which will alert users of account weaknesses and data breaches. This is done automatically and the system will even guide users through solutions in the event of a data leak from a third-party service, which happens a whole lot . It also scours the dark web and alerts people if Proton addresses, email aliases and up to ten

It's almost that time again, folks: we're about to find out about some of Google's big ideas for the year ahead at its I/O developer conference . Most of the big news will come from the opening keynote on May 14, which will almost certainly give us more info on Android 15 as well as a whole bunch of AI updates. There will surely be some surprises, though we'll more than likely need to wait until the fall to get the full lowdown on the company's latest flagship hardware. As al

More than anything, Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace is a fascinating cultural object. It's been 25 years since I saw the film in theaters, and over a decade since I last rewatched it (in a vain attempt to help my Trekkie wife catch up to the prequels). I've had enough time to process the initial disappointment and embarrassment of introducing my wife to Jar Jar Binks. So when Disney announced it was bringing the prequel trilogy back to theaters, I was practically giddy about re

The Biden Administration has opened applications for $285 million in CHIPS Act funding for an institute to develop digital twins for the chip manufacturing industry. The investment aims to speed up silicon design and engineering while boosting national security. Its part of a multi-billion-dollar push to establish the US as a thriving chip fabrication powerhouse, reducing dependence on the global supply chain and establishing technological dominance over China. Digital twins are advanced softwar

Amazons entry-level 16GB Kindle is on sale for $80 , which is a discount of 20 percent. This is the latest iteration of the standard ereader, dating back to 2022. Amazon doesnt do too many Kindle hardware updates, so we dont know if this sale precludes a forthcoming refresh. The sale covers both the black and blue denim versions. The Kindle is one of the most iconic brands in the ereader space, and for good reason. Amazon has been pumping them out for 17 years . This model actually made our list

Hades II is now available in Early Access for PC players. After performing a technical test from April 16 to 29, Supergiant Games said Early Access for the bewitching sequel would follow relatively soon after. The developer lived up to its word, as a week after wrapping the preliminary test, PC players can now buy and play the highly anticipated roguelike title for $30. Hades II builds on the themes and gameplay of the acclaimed 2020 original . This installment introduces a new protagonist, Meli

The latest and greatest 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is on sale right now for $1,150 via Amazon . This includes a sale discount of $100 plus a clipped coupon for $50, bringing the total price drop to $150. Thats not a bad deal for a laptop that just came out a couple of months ago. We were surprised by just how much we enjoyed this computer , as the larger screen truly makes a significant difference when compared to the standard MacBook Air. We found that the big display allowed for longer periods of

Being faced with a near-dead phone and no way to recharge can be a little panic-inducing. A portable power bank can help keep that feeling at bay, giving your devices a quick charge no matter how far you stray from an outlet. Toss a small one in your pack for a partial refill on a smartphone, or grab a higher-capacity battery to take to the diner where youll park it for the day to work on your laptop. Weve tested dozens of battery packs for this guide over the past year to come up with our top p

Spring is in the air and, believe it or not, so are iPads. Apple is holding a live event tomorrow to unveil new entries in its lineup of tablets at 10AM ET. The keynote, dubbed Let Loose, will be available to watch live in a number of ways. We are popping the YouTube stream below, so you can watch right here, but the event is also available on the companys website and on the Apple TV+ app. So what is the company likely to announce ? Tablets, as far as the eye can see. Apples been coy as to which

Samsung is expanding its OLED TV range with a new entry-level lineup. It's introducing the S85 series alongside several additional sizes of the S90D. The S85D includes many of the same features as more premium models, such as the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor, 4K AI Upscaling capabilities and Pantone Validated Colors. Dolby Atmos, the Samsung TV Plus ad-supported streaming service and Samsung Gaming Hub are also included. Samsung says the S85D also has Motion Xcelerator technology, as well as a old loo

If you're looking for a great pair of earbuds without breaking the bank for yourself (or as a gift), now's a good time to shop. Apple's third-generation AirPods are currently down to $140 from $169 a 17 percent discount. This deal brings the AirPods back down to their record-low price. Apple launched its third-generation AirPods in 2021, and they were a big improvement on their predecessor. We gave the model an 88 in our review thanks to features like a more comfortable design and much better a

Watch along today as NASA's Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test finally most likely blasts off to the International Space Station (ISS). NASA should start streaming its coverage at 6:30PM ET on its YouTube channel , with the official launch set for 10:34PM ET. The spacecraft will carry two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. We say most likely because the road to this day has not been a smooth one. It was a decade ago that NASA first chose Boeing and Space X to construct spacecraft

Doctor Who is famous for constantly reinventing itself while remaining more or less exactly the same. The show has had a rough few years , which has led to some dramatic changes behind the scenes. Russell T. Davies, who was behind Doctor Whos 2005 revival, has stepped in to rescue the show. What was historically an in-house BBC production is now being handled by a Sony-owned production company. And Disney has bankrolled it, with this new revival billed outside the UK as a Disney+ Original. The

After creating a massive kerfuffle by forcing Helldivers 2 PC players to link their Steam accounts to the PlayStation Network, Sony is backing down. The May 6 update will no longer be released and, presumably, the game won't be removed from sale on Steam in 177 countries and territories as reported yesterday . Helldivers fans weve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update, the company said on X . The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network

When I first saw the Rabbit R1, it was more appealing than the Humane AI Pin . The R1 had an actual screen, not a dim projector, and it had a twee scrolling wheel, all wrapped up in a glossy, fiery orange-red shell. Alas, as our review explains, it doesnt work as well as promised. It doesnt do much and is, at launch, riddled with bugs and issues. Devindra Hardawar, who reviewed it, even took issue with the scrolling wheel. Nooooo. Engadget The main takeaway might be: If your phone can do all the

Most of us spend a lot of our lives indoors reports say that people in the US , the UK and Canada are inside about 90 percent of the time. Those same reports also note indoor air can be far more polluted than outdoor air, thanks to things like cooking emissions, building materials, cleaning supplies and pet dander. One way to clear the air is to increase ventilation, which can be as simple as opening up windows. But if the air outside is also unhealthy such as from wildfires, smog or a high po

Jack Dorsey has apparently exited the Bluesky board. As spotted by TechCrunch , the former Twitter CEO who was previously Blueskys highest-profile proponent shared the life update this weekend on X, where hes been posting a lot lately. In response to a user who asked are you still on the bsky board, Dorsey said only, no. Thats it, nothing more. Engadget has reached out to the company for comment and will update this story if we hear back. no jack (@jack) May 4, 2024 The decentralized social net

Threads is giving users more control over who can quote their posts (as in, reposting with commentary). If you dont want just anyone to be able to quote your posts, you now have the option to allow only people you follow to do so. Or, you can make it so no one can quote your posts at all. Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced the update this weekend, saying he hopes it will help keep Threads a more positive place. The platform tested the feature among a group of Threads users last month, but

Parrots are innately social creatures. In captivity, where they typically dont have a flock to interact with, that can present some real challenges for keeping them happy and healthy. But recent research suggests technology may be able to help them meet more of their social needs. A new (very small) study led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Northeastern University compared parrots responses when given the option to video chat with other birds via Meta's Messenger versus watching

Google has updated its Inappropriate Content Policy to include language that expressly prohibits advertisers from promoting websites and services that generate deepfake pornography. While the company already has strong restrictions in place for ads that feature certain types of sexual content, this update leaves no doubt that promoting synthetic content that has been altered or generated to be sexually explicit or contain nudity is in violation of its rules. Any advertiser promoting sites or app

X is using Grok to publish AI-generated summaries of news and other topics that trend on the platform. The feature, which is currently only available to premium subscribers, is called Stories on X, according to a post from the companys engineering account. According to X, Grok relies on users posts to generate the text snippets. Some seem to be more news-focused, while others are summaries of conversations happening on the platform itself. One user posted a screenshot that showed stories about A

Nintendo sent a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice for over 8,000 GitHub repositories hosting code from the Yuzu Switch emulator , which the Zelda maker previously described as enabling piracy at a colossal scale. The sweeping takedown comes two months after Yuzus creators quickly settled a lawsuit with Nintendo and its notoriously trigger-happy legal team for $2.4 million. GamesIndustry.biz first reported on the DMCA notice, affecting 8,535 GitHub repos. Redacted entities representi

Linking to a random third-party account when you just want to play a video game you paid for is truly annoying and, honestly, keeps me from even launching certain games by certain publishers who shall remain nameless. Helldivers 2 players are experiencing this frustration right now, as the PC version of the massively popular third-person shooter will soon require a link to a PlayStation account . New players will be required to link both accounts on May 6, but pre-existing players have until Jun

As Microsoft tries to beef up its in-house Xbox studios , it may want to be more careful about leaving a trail of broken promises when things dont go as planned. A year after the hyped vampire shooter Redfall landed with a thud, a Kotaku report highlights how players are still waiting for the advertised post-launch DLC they already paid for. Redfalls Bite Back Edition is a $100 collectors variant (or $30 add-on ) that includes, among other content, a pass for two future heroes to complement the

Instagram just announced some new features coming to Stories , including a suite of interactive stickers. The music one is perhaps the most interesting, as it's an extension of the pre-existing Add Yours feature . The Add Yours Music sticker lets users share their favorite songs, along with a prompt for followers to get in on the fun by sharing their own related tracks. Of course, the song has to already be in Instagrams music library to work. To that end, Instagram has partnered with Dua Li

Apex Legends will soon offer a Solos mode for the first time since 2019 , even though developer Respawn Entertainment said earlier this year it had no plans to let players run amok in the battle by themselves again. When the next season starts, Solos will replace the Duos mode for six weeks. The game is designed and tuned for squads of three, but Respawn recently told reporters that it wanted to acknowledge the growing interest in Solos from our players, many of whom were looking for new ways to

We recommend Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 in our Bluetooth tracker buying guide to Galaxy phone owners who want an AirTags-style device that can keep tabs on their keys, luggage and other sensitive items. If that describes you, here's a quick PSA: A four-pack of the little oblong devices is currently $30 off and down to $70 at Amazon. This discount has popped up periodically since Samsung released the tracker last October, but it nevertheless matches the four-pack's lowest price to date. If you'd

New research conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that current carbon removal plans will not be enough to comply with Paris treaty goals to limit global warming to 1.5C, as reported in a study published by Nature . Scientists came to this conclusion by measuring the emissions gap between various national climate protection plans and what is actually needed to reach that goal. This first-of-its-kind study found a gap of up to 3.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) between c

I hate the Rabbit R1 . It's yet another sign that standalone AI gadgets, like the Humane AI Pin , are fundamentally useless devices meant to attract hype and VC funding without benefitting users at all. It's like trying to build a skyscraper on quicksand: Today's AI models are great for parlor tricks, but they're ultimately untrustworthy. How do you create a device around that? The Rabbit R1's big selling point has been its large action model, or LAM, which can supposedly und

As we reach the end of another week, we're looking back to see what tech deals popped up that are worth checking out. This coming Tuesday, Apple will almost certainly announce new iPads , which is probably why a slew of discounts have materialized for the company's slabs. We didn't highlight those here even if you want an older model, it's probably wise to wait a few days to see how the announcements affect pricing. Deals that are worth checking include sales on three flagship smartwatches: Sam

Boeings Starliner crew capsule, which has been plagued by years of setbacks and cost overruns amounting to roughly $1.5 billion, is about to take its first flight with humans on board. Boeing was chosen 10 years ago alongside SpaceX to develop a spacecraft that could ferry astronauts from US soil to the International Space Station (ISS), thus allowing NASA to end its reliance on Russia for crewed flights. The companies were each awarded a fixed-price contract under NASAs Commercial Crew Program:

Epic Games won its antitrust lawsuit against Google in December when a federal jury found that the latter violated US antitrust laws with regards to how it runs the Play Store. A few months later, the gaming developer submitted its list of demands, which if implemented will blow the Play Store wide open . Now, Google has filed an injunction telling the court that no, it will not give Epic what it wants without a fight, because the company's asks stray far beyond the trial record. The remedie

If you know someone who is graduating this year, whether from high school or university, chances are good the gear thats gotten them through the last four (or more) years is ready for a refresh. The good news is that graduation time is typically a big one for gift-giving, so if you know someone who is about to hit college or the dreaded real world, you can make sure theyre prepared by perusing our list of the latest tech. Everything here should be a major upgrade thatll make the transition easie

Boom's supersonic XB-1 test jet has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly past Mach 1, the company announced . Tests are slated to take place later this year at the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor in Mojave, CA, and the results could help prove the feasibility of the design in areas like fuel consumption, speeds and flight characteristics. Following XB-1s successful first flight, Im looking forward to its historic first supersonic flight, said Boom Supersonic foun

Peloton had a great pandemic. Its a weird thing to say, but the companys premium exercise equipment (expanding from bikes to treadmills and even weight-training tech) were the hot workout-from-home products. That boom made some people (not normal, sensible people) suggest we were never going back to bricks-and-mortar gyms once the world reopened. But we went back. Now, Pelotons latest financial numbers and statements are not great , and further cuts, nips and tucks are now on the cards. Its shar

The Rabbit R1 is finally here, and it's yet another useless AI gadget. Sure, at $199 with no monthly fee, it's a lot cheaper than the $699 Humane AI Pin. But the R1 is slow, hard to use, and doesn't actually do much. The much-promised Large Action Model mostly powers things you can easily do on your phone. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Sam Rutherford chat with CNET's Lisa Eadicicco about the Rabbit R1 and whether AI devices are necessary at all. Just like cameras, the best AI device i

When were logging into our online accounts, it's usually with a purpose. We want to get in as quickly as possible to scroll social media or check a bank statement without interruption. Its easy to become impatient and let login security slip by using the same passwords for everything think the usual suspects like streets you've lived on or your kids' or pets' names. But thats a security nightmare: With just one leak , a malicious actor can access some of your most sensitive accounts. Password m

Tom Clancy's XDefiant is almost upon us. Ubisoft is releasing the free-to-play first-person shooter on May 21 for the Xbox Series X|S, the PS5 and PC through Ubisoft Connect. The developer is kicking things off with the preseason version of the game, which is scheduled to last for six weeks before XDefiant's first season officially starts. Ubisoft announced the game way back in 2021, promising team-based matches with a focus on gunplay that will include elements from other games in the T