NVIDIA has taken a big step towards strengthening its domestic chip manufacturing, revealing the first Blackwell wafer made in the US. The hardware company assembled the wafer, which is the base material for NVIDIA's AI chips, in TSMC's semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. NVIDIA revealed its Blackwell platform last year, boasting a goal of revolutionizing the AI industry through tech giants like Amazon, Google, OpenAI and others who already committed to adopting the next-ge

It's been 40 years to the day since the Nintendo Entertainment System made its US debut, and to celebrate, gaming accessory maker 8BitDo has unveiled a line of NES-themed products. The NES40 collection includes a limited edition version of the company's Ultimate 2 controller that comes with an NES Retro Receiver, so it can be used with the classic console. There's also the NES-inspired Retro Cube 2 speaker and Retro 68 Keyboard , the latter of which sports a full aluminum alloy build and an eye-

To meet its massive energy demand for its AI and cloud services, Amazon is investing in nuclear power as a cleaner option. After signing agreements to help build nuclear energy projects last year, the tech giant revealed plans for an upcoming small modular reactor, or SMR, in Richland, Washington. Amazon is working with Energy Northwest, Washington state's utilities agency, and X-energy, an SMR developer, to build the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility. The SMR has a smaller footprint than traditi

Texas could have a serious legal battle on its hands thanks to an age verification law for app stores that it recently enacted. In response to the Texas App Store Accountability Act, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) filed a lawsuit that argues the new order goes against First Amendment rights. The not-for-profit trade association has Amazon, Apple and Google amongst its members. The law goes into effect on New Year's Day and requires app store users to verify their age b

US District Judge Phyllis Hamilton has reduced the damages Meta is getting from the NSO Group from $167 million to $4 million, but she has also ordered the Israeli spyware maker to stop targeting WhatsApp. If you'll recall, Meta sued the NSO Group in 2019 over its Pegasus spyware, which it said was used to spy on 1,400 people from 20 countries, including journalists and human rights activists. Meta said at the time that Pegasus can infect targets' devices even without their participation by send

Google's Privacy Sandbox is officially dead. In an update on the project's website, Google Vice President Anthony Chavez has announced that the company was sunsetting the remaining technologies developed for Sandbox due to their low levels of adoption. A spokesperson has confirmed to AdWeek that Google isn't just killing those technologies, it's retiring the whole initiative altogether. We will be continuing our work to improve privacy across Chrome, Android and the web, but moving away from the

Those looking for a better way to keep track of their finances should consider a budgeting app . There are dozens of them on the market now, and one of our favorites is running a discount for new subscribers. Monarch Money is offering 50 percent off annual plans right now when you use the code MONARCHVIP at checkout. With the typical yearly price being $100, this will save you $50. As mentioned before, the discount is only for new users and it can't be combined with other offers. The code only w

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. I've reluctantly paused Ball x Pit for long enough to share some neat new releases and more details on upcoming games some of which are arriving very soon. We've got a notable update for a classic as well. Steam Next Fest is taking place at the minute, and you still have until Monday to join in by checking out some of the many, many demos that have gone live for the event. Thanks partially (okay, almost entirely) to being

SpaceX may be violating international telecommunication standards by allowing its Starshield satellites to transmit to Earth on frequencies it's not supposed to use, NPR reports . Starshield is a classified version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite network offered on contract to government agencies to support national security efforts, according to the company's website . The report is based on findings from amateur satellite tracker Scott Tilley, who observed what appeared to be Starshield satelli

A Facebook feature that scans your phone's photo library to make AI collages and edits is now available in North America. Meta tested it earlier this year. It's an opt-in feature, but the company may train its models on your media if you use its AI editing or share the results. From a user experience perspective, the idea is to help you find hidden gems in your library and turn them into something shareable. After scanning your photo library (with your permission), it will cough up suggestions.

Amazon's Ring brand is entering into a new partnership with surveillance company Flock Safety to make it possible for law enforcement to request footage from smart doorbell owners. The move is part of a pivot back to collaborating with police, after Ring spent several years distancing itself and its products from law enforcement agencies. As part of the partnership, public safety agencies using Flock's Nova platform or FlockOS will be able to use Ring's previously announced Community Requests pr

I've been wearing the $800 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses daily for ten days and I'm still a bit conflicted. On one hand, I'm still not entirely comfortable with how they look. I've worn them on the bus, at the office, on walks around my neighborhood and during hangouts with friends. Each time, I'm very aware that I probably look a bit strange. On the other hand, there's a lot I really like about using these glasses. The built-in display has helped me look at my phone less throughout the day. The

The US and Saudi Arabia have managed to derail negotiations regarding a landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions, according to a report by the BBC . The deal had already been approved and would have made shipping the world's first industry to adopt internationally mandated emissions guidelines. Representatives from more than 100 countries had gathered in London to formally approve the so-called global carbon tax, after nearly ten years of negotiations . However, the US government had been

The 10th TwitchCon is underway. The weekend's opening keynote covered new features for streamers and some enforcement changes. As for the latter, Twitch is, in most cases, moving away from blanket bans and toward targeted enforcement. So, a chat violation may not affect an account's ability to stream, or vice versa. Dual-format streaming, which lets you go live in vertical and horizontal views at once, is getting a beta rollout. Twitch tested the feature with a small number of accounts beginning

Blizzard developers working on Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble have formed a new union , the latest in a series of labor wins at the Microsoft-owned studio. The over 100-person unit is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA), and counts software engineers, designers, artists, quality assurance testers and producers among its members. Inspiration to form the new union came from the successful organizing efforts of Blizzard's World of Warcraft workers last year. The staff behind

WhatsApp is taking a new anti-spam feature for a spin. On Friday, TechCrunch reported that the trial limits the number of messages accounts can send without a reply from the recipient. The company is currently experimenting with different limits. But it's aiming for a number that only targets high-volume senders and spammers. All messages from individuals and businesses are said to count toward this cap. That includes multiple unread ones sent to the same recipient. But if the person replies, th

Atari just revealed the Intellivision Spirit , a modern refresh of the classic Intellivision gaming console from 1980. The new console certainly looks like the original. You can practically smell the cigarette-soaked carpeting from here. Beyond aesthetics, this console includes plenty of newfangled bells and whistles. The controllers are wireless, which is a technology that didn't quite exist in the 1980s, and it connects to TVs via HDMI. It also includes 45 built-in games, reminding me of stuff

Samsung's 2025 The Frame Pro QLED Mini LED Smart TV is on sale for a record-low price. The 65-inch model that normally retails for $2,200 is on sale for $1,760, which is the lowest we've ever seen it. The 1-inch-thick art TV uses Samsung's impressive 4K Neo QLED panel , which is a quantum dot LCD panel with a Mini LED backlight array. The Frame Pro can display lifelike art pieces when the TV isn't in use, while its sleek design means it also looks great when turned off. The Frame Pro comes with

Newegg is selling three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $52, which is a fantastic deal. The list price is $60, but drops down to $52 by entering the code SSE2589 at checkout. The sale ends soon, so don't dilly-dally. This is a discount of $38, thanks to Microsoft mandating a price hike that brought a single month of Game Pass Ultimate up to $30. That controversial move has irked fans of the subscription service . In other words, make sure to cancel at the end of the three months to avoid g

Bose took a different approach with its new products in 2025. Instead of entirely redesigning its QuietComfort Ultra lineup, the company unveiled upgraded second-generation models of the flagship-level earbuds and headphones . Like the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds that debuted earlier this year, the new Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones ($449) dont offer a comprehensive overhaul. However, the changes provide enough performance improvements to further cement these as the best noise-canceling headphone

Apple has secured an exclusive deal for the US broadcast rights to Formula 1 racing. Under the terms of a five-year pact with F1 parent company Liberty Media, Apple TV will air every F1 race starting in 2026. The company says subscribers to the newly rebranded Apple TV will be able to watch every Grand Prix, along with each practice, qualifying and sprint session. Non-subscribers will be able to watch select races for free in the Apple TV app. You won't have to pony up to watch practice sessions

Wikimedia is sounding the alarm on the impact AI is having on reliable knowledge and information on the internet. In a blog post , Wikimedia's senior director of product, Marshall Miller, lays out the impact on page views that the foundation attributes to the rise of LLM chatbots and AI-generated summaries in search results. We believe that these declines reflect the impact of generative AI and social media on how people seek information, especially with search engines providing answers directly

AT&T has been sending out emails to its home internet subscribers, notifying them that their plans will cost $5 more a month starting on December 1. The company has confirmed the price hike to The Verge , who noted that it already raised its prices by $5 a month in November 2024 and that it's raising prices again despite earning $4.9 billion in profit last quarter. AT&T wrote in its email that it's charging $5 more for its its home internet plans [t]o ensure [it continues] providing the quality

We generally think Apples iPads are the best tablets for most people, but they usually dont come cheap. To help those looking to grab one today get the most value possible, were keeping an eye on sale prices and rounding up the best iPad deals we can find each week. Unfortunately, after the barrage of discounts we saw during Prime Day and other retailer sales last week, the selection available now is back to being pretty light. Most models in the iPad, iPad Air and iPad mini families arent signi

Nintendo has asked suppliers to build 25 million Switch 2 console by the end of March 2026, Bloomberg reported. According to people familiar with the matter, the company has requested the boost because it believes the console will continue its torrid sales pace through the holiday season. Nintendo could easily exceed its own forecast of 15 million Switch 2 units sold within its first fiscal year (ending March 30, 2026) and beat first year sales of the original Switch, which was the fastest selli

OpenAI has paused video generations of Martin Luther King Jr. on Sora at the request of King Inc., the estate that manages his legacy. The company said in an announcement on X that it worked with the estate to address how his likeness is represented in Sora generations after people used the app to create disrespectful depictions of the American civil rights leader. It's not quite clear if OpenAI intends to restore Sora's ability to generate videos with MLK in the future, but it's wording implies

Apple just announced its fall slate of devices powered by its new M5 chip: A 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and revamped Vision Pro. In this episode, Devindra and Sam Rutherford dive into what's actually new this time around. (Spoiler: Its really all about the new GPU.) Also, Sam goes deep on his review of the ROG Xbox Ally X, Microsofts first stab at a portable Xbox. Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Topics Apple refreshes of the Macbook Pro, Vision Pro and iPad Pro

This week, Apple announced fall hardware updates across multiple devices pretty much every major category, besides iPhones and AirPods. Dont get too excited: Its not a redesign reveal, but were expecting a tangible performance jump for both the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro. With the new M5 chip (no Pro or Max versions so far), Apple used the same 3-nanometer fabrication process for the M5 as it did for the M4. The new chip has 10 GPU cores and 10 CPU cores, along with a 16-core Neural Engine. Apple

As expected , CNN has unveiled its new All Access subscription streaming service that will cost $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually. The new tier will include a selection of CNN's live programming along with originals and more but it doesn't appear to offer a live CNN feed. No one covers the world like CNN, said VP of digital products Alex MacCallum. This is an essential step in CNN's evolution, providing a comprehensive experience that meets how audiences consume news today. Along with the sele

Meta is working on new supervision controls that will allow parents to cut off their teens' access to AI chatbots on its platforms completely. While the tools can remove teens' ability to engage AI characters on one-on-one chats, they'll still be able to access the general Meta AI chatbot. If parents don't want to block their teens from being able to access AI bots altogether, they can also just block specific AI characters. In addition, parents will be able to get insights into the topics their

Choosing the best Android phone can feel overwhelming as there are so many options from so many brands, its hard to know where to start. Unlike Apple, which sticks to its sleek lineup of iPhones, Android offers a world of variety. Whether you're eyeing the latest flagship from Samsung, a budget-friendly smartphone from Motorola or something unique with a foldable design, theres an Android device out there to suit your needs. The beauty of Android is its flexibility. Youll find phones with differ

We've seen artificial intelligence give some pretty bizarre responses to queries as chatbots become more common. Today, Reddit Answers is in the spotlight after a moderator flagged the AI tool for providing dangerous medical advice that they were unable to disable or hide from view. The mod saw Reddit Answers suggest that people experiencing chronic pain stop taking their current prescriptions and take high-dose kratom, which is an unregulated substance that is illegal in some states. The user s

Waymo has announced a new partnership with DoorDash that will make the company's self-driving cars a delivery option for users in Phoenix, Arizona. You can already hail a ride in Waymos Arizona service area, but this new partnership will give the company's cars something to do when they're not transporting human cargo. To start, Waymo says that deliveries will be limited to things you can order through DashMart, DoorDash's storefront for convenience and grocery stores. Eventually, though, delive

The Crew 2 was updated today to include Hybrid Mode , adding an offline mode to the driving game. Online and offline modes are separate saves, so if you snag a sweet ride while playing offline, it won't be available the next time you join an online session. Players will have the option to re-export their online save to the offline one, but it will overwrite and erase all offline-only progress. Multiplayer content, user-generated content, LIVE Summits and Crew Credits purchases will not be availa

Apple insiders are pointing to a tactile new future for the company's laptops. Last month, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple would incorporate touchscreens into MacBooks some time in the next few years, further blurring the line with the iPad. Today, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg confirmed that prediction, sharing even more specifics about the touchscreen approach for a MacBook Pro that is currently projected for release in late 2026 or early 2027. Gurman reports that the touchscreen laptops

Meta is shutting down its Messenger app for macOS and Windows and pushing users to the web. Meta confirmed over email to Engadget that the app will be fully shutdown on December 15, after which the easiest ways to access Messenger chats when you're not on your phone will be the Facebook app on Windows, or the Facebook and Messenger websites. The company hasn't provided an explanation for why it's abandoning its desktop Messenger apps, but Meta's support article does say that users will receive a

One of Google's Gemini-powered photo features is MIA in Texas and Illinois. The company confirmed to Engadget that Ask Photos is currently unavailable in the two states. It didn't say why. Google Photos' Conversational Editing is reportedly missing in those states, too. The ability to ask Photos to edit your images is not available to users in Texas and Illinois at this time, Google's statement to Engadget reads. We are working to determine how to make Ask Photos available to more users. As for

Tesla has added another brazenly stupid new entry to its dubious safety record . The latest update to Tesla's Full Self-Driving System adds a mode called Mad Max, which comes with higher speeds and more frequent lane changes than the system's Hurry mode. This feature isn't new; it was part of the Autopilot mode in 2018 that pre-dated FSD. According to Electrek , the re-introduction of Mad Max mode is going exactly as well as you'd expect: It hasnt been out for 24 hours, and it has already been s

OnePlus has finally shown off its take on Android 16. OxygenOS 16 , first shipping on the upcoming OnePlus 15, combines the new customization options of Android, with smoother animations and a take on AI that seems directly liftedfrom Nothing OS. The centerpiece of OxygenOS 16 is a deeper integration between OnePlus' Mind Space app and Google Gemini. Mind Space debuted alongside the Plus Key the replacement for OnePlus' classic Alert Slider on some OnePlus 13 phones earlier this year. Like Not

EA has had quite the month, and the numbers tell its story. A few weeks ago, the company confirmed an agreement to go private in a $55 billion sale . And now we know that Battlefield 6 sold over 7 million copies in its first three days. The game also had over 172 million online matches played during the holiday weekend. On top of that, it logged 15 million hours watched on streaming services. Battlefield 6 's sales numbers make it the biggest opening yet for the franchise. By comparison, 2021's

There's a new streaming bundle in town. Apple TV and Peacock are teaming up to offer a combined subscription that starts at $15 per month. This will allow access to all original programming from both platforms, in addition to Peacock's stable of network and cable shows. This is a mighty fine deal, given that Apple TV recently changed both its name and price . The platform costs $13 per month now on its own. Peacock starts at $11 per month. In other words, this is a discount of around $9 each mon

Snap is continuing to lay the groundwork for its first consumer-ready AR glasses called Specs. While the company has still revealed few details about the device set to launch next year , it used its Lens Fest event to preview new features and apps that will work on the new hardware. At the event dedicated to AR developers and creators, Snap said it would enable Specs users to buy items directly from their glasses. Snap CTO Bobby Murphy said that new software tools called Commerce Kit would allow

Whats in a name? Apparently quite a bit, according to Amazon. The company recently announced yet another change to its Fire TV devices lineup, which just means they renamed a few things yet again. The family now includes the $35 Fire TV Stick HD, the $40 Fire TV Stick 4K Select, the $50 Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, the $60 Fire TV Stick 4K Max and the $140 Fire TV Cube. That was a pain to type out and probably a pain to read (my apologies). Two of those devices were rebranded previously within the p

Twitch will now allow its users to buy products without dragging them away from the stream theyre watching. Announced ahead of TwitchCon, which kicks off today in San Diego, Twitch is launching the live-shopping feature in partnership with e.l.f. Cosmetics, a sub-brand of e.l.f. Beauty. The tech is powered by Amazon Ads. The brands eyes.lips.first. shoppable element will appear on its official Twitch channel, e.l.f.YOU!, which Patrick OKeefe, the companys Chief Integrated Marketing Communication

Spotify sees the music industry's AI problem , and it's going to do something about it. On Thursday, the company published a blog post heavy on principles, partnerships and vague plans. Unfortunately, it's practically devoid of specifics. The most explicit bit is that it's partnering with the big three music labels. Together, they'll develop responsible AI products that empower the artists and songwriters they represent, and connect them with the fans who support them. The move follows Spotify's

EA employees involved with the Communications Workers of America union have issued a sternly-worded statement against the recently-proposed private acquisition of the company by Saudi-backed investors, according to a report by Eurogamer . The complaints don't involve Saudi Arabia's long history of human rights violations , but rather that workers weren't represented in any negotiations for the $55 billion deal. The employees worry that any jobs lost as a result of the purchase would be a choice,

The FCC is moving to expel Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) from US telecom networks, citing national security concerns. The agency sent HKT an Order to Show Cause, which directs the company to explain why the FCC should not begin revocation proceedings against it. The 30-page order outlines the agency's reasoning, including a focus on applying new certification and disclosure requirements to entities owned by, controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary. Todays Order

Apple deals can be hard to come by, but right now you can save on one of the company's smallest (and arguably one if its most useful) gadgets. A four-pack of Apple AirTags is down to $65 right now, which is 34 percent off its usual price. That brings each AirTag in the bundle down to $16.25 each. If you're an Apple user, then the AirTag is the best Bluetooth tracker on the market for you. You can put these little discs in your wallet, in a backpack or in your luggage while you're traveling. Your

It's been quite a while since we've heard much about Quantic Dream's Star Wars: Eclipse . The studio revealed that project at The Game Awards back in 2021 and details have been scarce since then. As it turns out, the developer of Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human had been working on a second game this whole time. It's one that sees Quantic Dream venturing into entirely new territory, because the studio is making its first multiplayer game. Spellcasters Chronicles is a 3 vs. 3 MOBA with a thir

Ever since since 2018, the United States Mint has issued special $1 coins every year to honor American innovation and the pioneering efforts of individuals or groups. The Mint has just revealed the designs for 2026 $1 Innovation coins , and one of them features Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs . It features a young Jobs sitting cross-legged in front of a quintessential California landscape with rolling hills and oak trees. His posture and expression, as he is captured in a moment of re