Xbox was well on its way to delivering a sci-fi stylized game with plenty of exciting movement mechanics before an abrupt change of heart. The upcoming third-person shooter RPG codenamed Blackbird from ZeniMax Online Studios, which developed The Elder Scrolls Online, has been shelved indefinitely, according to an exclusive report from Bloomberg . The report added that Xbox execs were blown away by the game and had nothing but complimentary words, according to Bloomberg 's sources. The exciting n

One of Tesla's fully autonomous robotaxis grazed a parked car after completing a ride recently in Austin, Texas. In a video recorded by YouTuber DirtyTesla, a self-driving Model Y is seen turning and accelerating into a Toyota, making light contact with its tire. As seen in the video, the Model Y already dropped off its passenger, but had trouble navigating out of the dark alleyway afterwards. Tesla's robotaxi service launched in Austin just two weeks ago with a small fleet. According to DirtyTe

So you need a new laptop youve waited for the right time. Amazon Prime Day 2025 , as has been in years past, offers a ton of laptop deals to consider and that's true even now in the days leading up to the event. All kinds of devices are on sale this year, from refreshed MacBooks to high-end gaming machines to already affordable notebooks. But sussing out a good deal from a just-ok deal (or even worse, a bad deal all together), can be a challenge. Laptop prices on Amazon are all over the place e

If you've been itching to invest in a robot vacuum to help you clean up around the house, you're in luck. Prime Day deals, like clockwork, have brought discounts to a bunch of our favorite robot vacuums. One of the best deals is on this Shark AI Ultra robovac , which you can grab for 49 percent off just $280. This is a version of one of the top picks in our best robot vacuums guide. It boasts excellent suction power and a bagless, auto-empty base that's super convenient. Shark's mobile app is e

Big ticket items like TVs and iPads might get the lions share of the attention during Amazons big sale, but there are plenty of Prime Day deals to be had for under $50, too. Weve combed through the pages (and pages) of discounts to find the brands and gadgets that we at Engadget actually recommend. Our picks include power banks from Anker, smart plugs from TP-Link, microSD cards from Samsung and smart speakers from Amazon Echo. Weve also linked back to our reviews and buying guides to help with

It's still a couple of days until Prime Day 2025 officially kicks off, but the sales are already here. There's deals on some of our favorite products, like the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max . Now, another Amazon device is on sale: the Echo Spot . Currently, you can get the Amazon Echo Spot for $45, down from $80. The 44 percent discount brings the smart alarm clock to a new all-time low. The deal is available on each of the color options, Black

Amazon Prime Day has been a summer mainstay for years at this point and this year is no exception. Prime Day will return on July 8 to July 11 this year, marking the first time the shopping event has been more than 48-hours long. That just means youll have more time to shop the deals, but really, you don't even have to wait until the official start date to save. Amazon typically always has early Prime Day deals in the lead-up to the event, and this year were already seeing some solid discounts on

It's usually wise to wait for Amazon Prime Day to pick up a Kindle ereader since the online retailer typically saves the best deals for its own shopping events. Case in point: this deal on the latest Kindle Scribe . The E Ink tablet is down to $260 right now, which is $140 off and the cheapest we've seen it. You'll get that price on the base 16GB model, but there are similar discounts on the 32GB and 64GB configurations as well. The Kindle Scribe is Amazon's answer to devices like the reMarkable

Amazon Prime Day typically brings great discounts on all sorts of electronics, but its a good idea to go for the expensive gear first. We consider robot vacuums to be in that category because, while there are solid affordable models available today, youll likely still spend at least $200 to get a robovac worth its salt. These are some of the more expensive smart home gadgets you can get, but snagging them on discount during Prime Day can mean saving hundreds off the sticker price. Prime Day deal

Amazon Prime Day is around the corner, but there are plenty of great deals to be found before the July 8 to 11 event. Right now you can pick up the Apple Watch Series 10 for $100 off its normal price. Thats the lowest weve ever seen it, and trust us, 25 percent off on current-generation Apple products is not easy to come by. Its hard to believe that the Apple Watch is already ten years old. It seems like only yesterday that we got our hands on the first generation, and now the Apple Watch Series

If youre considering updating your kitchen setup, first check out the best Prime Day kitchen deals we could find from Amazons sale. Engadget editors and reporters have tested and reviewed a whole bunch of kitchen tech and Amazons annual July sale is a great time to save on many of the gadgets we recommend. Right now, were already seeing discounts on Ninja air fryers, Kitchen Aid appliances, Anova sous vide machines and even some indoor pizza ovens. And weve linked to our testing so you can get s

You can now send your reMarkable notes and doodles straight to Slack. The companies have announced Slack integration for reMarkable tablets, letting you send whatever you want from the e-paper device straight to your workplace chat in one tap. ...we realized that when theres friction between thinking and producing, you risk losing time, ideas, and momentum, reMarkable Chief Technology Officer Nico Cormie said in a statement. By linking the tablet with Slack, there's less friction between coming

The best value in security cameras is back. This early Prime Day deal has two Blink Mini 2 cameras for only $35. That's half off and $5 less than you'd usually pay for only one of them. This matches a Black Friday record low for the pair. The Blink Mini 2 is a recent offering, arriving in 2024 . The compact camera has a built-in LED spotlight, a low-light sensor and color night vision capabilities. It supports 1080p live view, which should be plenty sharp enough for regular use. Its field of vi

Theres a reason Apple gear is so in demand. After reviewing nearly every major device out there, our current favorite laptop , smartwatch , tablet and smartphone are all made by Apple. The only problem is, Apple gear isnt cheap. So its sometimes wise to wait for an event like Amazons Prime Day before you buy. This guide rounds up the best Prime Day Apple Deals we could find so far, including some of the lowest prices of the year on iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods and MacBooks. Weve also linked to

Another hot streaming deal has arrived to match the summer heat. This time it comes from Paramount+ , which is offering a two-month subscription for only $2. Put another way, you'll pay $1 per month for your first two months. But the kicker for this deal is that is applies to two subscription tiers: you can either choose the ad-supported Essential plan or the ad-free Premium plan and the deal price remains the same. That means new subscribers will save $14 on the standard price of the Essential

Welcome to our latest roundup of indie game news and releases. It's a shorter edition than usual this week, but there are still a few interesting games here that are worth having on your radar. Also, there's still plenty of time to pick up some bargains in the Steam Summer Sale. So if you're planning on bringing your Steam Deck (or ROG Ally or whathaveyou) to a cookout this July 4 weekend and have some change to spare, why not pick up a game or two and try it out? There are a bunch of quality op

The Amazon Smart Plug is on sale for just $13 as part of the latest Prime Day event . This is 48 percent off and a record-low, as the typical price is $25. It just might be time to stock up. The Smart Plug is pretty handy. It plugs into any standard outlet and integrates with Alexa. This means that it provides voice control to many common household items like lamps and coffee makers. It made our list of the best smart plugs and this is especially true for those already tied into Amazon's ecosyst

It's been a rough week at Microsoft. Following the news that 9,000 people are being laid off at the company, one Xbox executive offered some questionable words of advice for people on their way out: Find solace in Microsoft Copilot. As reported by Aftermath , Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing who clearly did not lose his job recently, took to LinkedIn to let folks know, You're not alone and you don't have to go it alone. In the same breath as acknowledging that

Prime Day 2025 is coming soon on July 8-11, but you don't have to wait to grab good tech deals and that goes for everyone, not just Prime members. Early deals have already started popping up on Amazon, and one of the best at the moment is on an Engadget-approved air purifier. The Levoit Core 400S air purifier is on sale for $183, which is $37 off its usual price and not too far off of the lowest price we've seen. It's part of a larger sale on all kinds of Levoit devices including other air puri

Despite it having upward of 61,000 reviews on Steam, Hades II isnt actually out yet. The sequel to Supergiant Games hugely successful roguelite dungeon crawler has been in early access on PC for over a year, and even the early builds were extremely polished and content-rich for what is still a work-in-progress game. But we (and Switch owners) have been waiting patiently for that 1.0 release date, and it looks like it might be just around the corner, with Supergiant confirming that the latest Uns

Prime Day 2025 begins soon on July 8, but members can already save on a bunch of tech available on Amazon's site. One such early deal is on the Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo , which is down to $140 for Prime members right now. That's nearly half off its usual price and a far cry from its standard $275 cost. We ranked iRobot's Roomba Robot Vacuum as our overall favorite budget option , but this Prime Day deal features a version that can both vacuum and mop. With the Prime Day price drop, the

Dutch company Fairphone continues to lead the charge on consumer- and planet-friendly electronics, proving that a great phone doesn't have to be impossible to repair or environmentally unsustainable. The Fairphone 6 has just been released, coming two years after the last generation of the phone built to last. The folks over at iFixit wasted no time in conducting a teardown of this new entry to see how it stacks up against previous generations. The Fairphone 6 scored a perfect 10 out of 10, like

Less than a month after Capcoms surprise announcement of the next Resident Evil game, another new entry has been confirmed. But before Resi fans get too wild with excitement, this one is a mobile spin-off for iOS and Android called Resident Evil Survival Unit . Its a strategy game that somehow fits into the broader universe, even if its not clear how at this point. We dont have a lot of concrete information at the moment, with the game set to be fully revealed in a showcase scheduled July 10 at

The so-called Big, Beautiful Bill has passed with plenty of nasty treats for the US technology and manufacturing industries. As well as swinging the sword at basic environmental protection measures, the bill sticks its thumb in the eye of the EV industry. Tim Stevens takes you on a tour of the most salient changes, like the imminent end of the EV tax credit . Joining that on the bonfire is the used EV incentive, as well as the rebates for the purchase of commercial EVs. Similarly, for all of thi

Choosing the best VR headset for you is the first step into some of the most immersive gaming, entertainment and virtual work experiences available today. Whether youre exploring new worlds, working out in virtual gyms or collaborating in 3D environments, a great headset can make all the difference. The latest models offer high-resolution displays, improved FOV (field of view) and ergonomic head strap designs that keep things comfortable during extended sessions. Many also support Bluetooth for

Apple has just three smartwatches in its current lineup. We think the flagship Apple Watch Series 10 is the best for most people, but athletes and outdoor enthusiasts might be happier with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 . The budget model, the Apple Watch SE , offers a surprising array of features for the price. All three are excellent companions for your iPhone and all do a great job of tracking health and fitness stats. This guide to the best Apple Watch breaks down the differences in sensors, case d

Apple devices tend to be fairly high-quality the company's gear currently occupies the top spots in several of our buying guides, from laptops and tablets to smartphones and smartwatches . Which means that gear usually doesn't come cheap. We keep a running list of the best Apple deals out there. This week, things are looking slower than usual, deals-wise and that's likely because Amazon's Prime Day is just around the corner. If history is any indicator, many more Apple deals will pop up closer

More than six months after TikTok was briefly banned, we still don't know exactly what its fate in the US will be. But we do have new insight into the legal wrangling that has allowed Apple, Google and other platforms to continue to support the app. If you remember, TikTok was only anned for a matter of hours shortly before President Donald Trump took office in January and delayed enforcement of the law. The app's service was promptly restored January 19, 2025, but the app didn't return to Appl

We still think getting a live TV streaming service is a better deal than paying for cable but the gulf between the two options is narrowing. Now that many of the major providers go for more than $80 per month, its not the amazing deal it once was. Still, live TV streaming plans have no contract, offer relatively simpler pricing and need no special equipment beyond your smart TV and an internet connection. After testing all the major players, we found YouTube TV to be the most well-rounded. But

E Ink, the company behind the highly readable displays you'll find in ereaders the world over, has created a new touchscreen trackpad for some reason. And rather than act as an extension of your laptop's screen, E Ink thinks it should be a dedicated home for AI interactions. The new touchscreen trackpad appears to use a color E Ink display, not unlike what you'll find on the Kobo Libra Colour or the Kindle Colorsoft , and is supposed to offer the normal swiping, tapping, dragging and clicking fu

The best value in security cameras is back. This early Prime Day deal has two Blink Mini 2 cameras for only $35. That's half off and $5 less than you'd usually pay for only one of them. This matches a Black Friday record low for the pair. The Blink Mini 2 is a recent offering, arriving in 2024 . The compact camera has a built-in LED spotlight, a low-light sensor and color night vision capabilities. It supports 1080p live view, which should be plenty sharp enough for regular use. Its field of vi

At the start of last year, Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini told The Verge the company was very focused on testing generative AI tools for subtitling and captioning speech to text. The comment came just months after the streamer temporarily took down the debut episode of one of its newest shows, The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons, after people complained about poor subtitles. Much of the translation was nonsensical, with missing punctuation in many sentences. At the time, some fans speculated the

Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) Get ready because Apple iOS 26 (not iOS 19) is headed your way this fall with some cool new features you'll want to try. What's most exciting? The fresh home and lock screen redesign we've been waiting to see for years. Dubbed Liquid Glass , the new look and feel will extend across all of Apple's upcoming operating systems. The overhaul was one of several big changes coming to iOS, macOS, iPadOS and the rest of Apple's software suite, a

EA's beleaguered online shooter Anthem is shutting down for good on January 12, 2026 . The game will be removed from the company's storefront ahead of that on August 15. It'll be available for download after that date so long as it's already in your library. Some aspects of the game have already begun winding down. Players can no longer purchase premium in-game currency as of today, though they can still use existing balances to buy stuff. Anthem is a game that can only be played online, so once

Microsoft isn't the only gaming company talking about layoffs this week. MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) notified around 300 employees that they risk losing their jobs. However, the drama doesn't end there. The studio has reportedly blamed saboteurs for its woes again. BARB workers posted on LinkedIn this week about receiving isk of redundancy emails. (That followed confirmation last month that the company formally began a layoff process.) Unfortunately, layoffs are par for the cou

Helldivers 2 , the third-person co-op shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, is finally coming to Xbox on August 26. The sequel to the 2015 top-down shooter was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows in early 2024 and supports cross-platform play. After launch, Helldivers 2 was a huge success, selling over 15 million copies and reaching 450,000 concurrent players on Steam, the highest number ever among PlayStation games released for the PC. In fact, there were so many players online that S

If youre considering updating your kitchen setup, first check out these early Prime Day kitchen deals that are already live the actual sale doesn't start until Tuesday. Engadget editors and reporters have tested and reviewed a whole bunch of kitchen tech and Amazons annual July sale is a great time to save on many of the gadgets we recommend. Right now, were seeing discounts on Ninja air fryers, Instant Pots, Anova sous vide machines and even an indoor pizza oven. And weve linked to our testing

Microsoft was rocked by more than 9,000 job cuts this week. A significant number have come from its gaming division, resulting in the closure of multiple game studios and the cancellation of numerous in-development projects at Xbox and its contracted studios. Weve already learned that Microsoft has closed the studio that was developing the much-anticipated Perfect Dark reboot, and Rares Everwild has also been sunsetted. And now Romero Games the studio headed up by Doom creator and veteran dev

Shark robot vacuums are on sale for Prime Day and there are some good deals to be had. For instance, the AI Ultra is on sale for just $280 . This is 50 percent off, as the regular price is $550. This model topped our list of the best robot vacuums , so it's the real deal. The AI Ultra boasts fantastic suction power and the bagless self-emptying base is incredibly handy. There's a simple mobile app that lets users control the vacuum when not at home. This app also displays home maps made by the v

Amazons July Prime Day sale doesn't officially start until Tuesday, July 8. But we're already seeing discounts on some of the tech we recommend with a wide range of devices going for under $50. Chargers, smart speakers, streaming sticks, Bluetooth trackers and more are on this list and these aren't just any old gadgets, but products and brands Engadget recommends based on our testing and reviews . Of course, we expect to see many more deals once the sale is live and we'll update this guide oft

After reviewing nearly every major device out there, our current favorite laptop , smartwatch , tablet and smartphone are all made by Apple. The only problem is, Apple gear isnt cheap. But now that Amazon's Prime Day sale is just around the corner (it officially starts on Tuesday) some current model Apple gear is already on sale. Of course, prices could go lower and, if history is any indicator, more products will go on sale as we get closer to the event. So check back as we'll update this guide

I really wanted to love season two of HBOs The Last of Us . For the most part, I did but it was also impossible to ignore the online masses saying that showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann had lost the thread in season two. Some of that comes from creative choices the pair made in adapting the first half of the PlayStation game The Last of Us Part II to TV; its a story with a sprawling plot that asks a lot of the player and, as it turns out, even more of a passive audience. The season two

Amazon Prime Day 2025 will be here soon on July 8-11, but as to be expected, you can already find some decent sales available now. Amazon always has lead-up sales in the days and weeks before Prime Day, and its wise to shop early if youre on the hunt for something specific and you see that item at a good discount. Prime Day deals are typically reserved for subscribers, but there are always a few that anyone can shop. We expect this year to be no exception, and were already starting to see that t

The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is available for just $18 as part of the Prime Day festivities . That's 49 percent off, as it typically costs $35. This is a record-low price. The stick made our list of the best streaming devices , and we particularly recommend it for those on a budget. It just gets the job done. The Fire TV Stick HD is easy to set up and provides access to all of the major streaming platforms. It streams content at 1080p and the UI is simple enough to grasp immediately. It also come

Robot vacuums are some of the pricier smart home gadgets you can get, making them great items to look for during sales like Amazon Prime Day . The annual shopping event always includes solid deals on electronics, and that includes smart home gear like autonomous dirt-suckers. Prime Day 2025 appears to be no different, as even the early deals have brought deep discounts to many of our top picks for the best robot vacuums you can get today. And if youre on the market for a cordless vacuum, those s

Everyones been hit with a bitingly pass-agg ? text after waiting just a bit too long to reply. And you might soon get similar (though likely more upbeat) treatment from AI chatbots youve previously engaged with on Meta platforms like Instagram or WhatApp. A new report from Business Insider claims that the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company is trialling a proactive feature in customizable chatbots created using its no-code AI Studio software, that will enable them to send unprompted follow-up message

Regardless of if you need a new laptop for the upcoming semester or for general use at home, Amazon Prime Day 2025 may have just what youre looking for at a good price. Among the clothing, shoes, household essentials and other tech gear already on sale are some decent laptop deals that you can snag if youre a Prime member and even some that you can grab without a Prime subscription. But deciphering what constitutes a good deal on a laptop during Prime Day can be a bit challenging. Thats due in

The developer beta for iOS 26 has been out for a few weeks, and as always,tech sleuths are uncovering features and details that weren't explained during WWDC . Among the latest discoveries stirring up conversation online is a safety and privacy feature for FaceTime that blurs your feed when it detects you in a state of undress. Should FaceTime detect nudity, it will display a message reading Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, you

It's still a couple of days until Prime Day 2025 officially kicks off, but the sales are already here. There's deals on some of our favorite products, like the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max . Now, another Amazon device is on sale: the Echo Spot . Currently, you can get the Amazon Echo Spot for $45, down from $80. The 44 percent discount brings the smart alarm clock to a new all-time low. The deal is available on each of the color options, Black

EA's next Battlefield game is supposedly arriving sometime in spring 2026 , but its development is reportedly fraught with issues, leading some of its developers to worry that certain parts of the game won't be well-received. According to a lengthy Ars Technica piece about the game's development troubles and problems facing AAA titles' development as a whole, EA had lofty goals for the next Battlefield (codenamed Glacier) to the point that team members working on the project think they're near