Trump postpones AI oversight executive order
Trump's AI order was reportedly delayed due to last-minute pressure from industry leaders.
Destiny 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.
Realme 16T 5G launched along with Buds Air 8 Pro and Watch S5
Realme 16T 5G ships with an 8,000 mAh battery, supports 45W fast charging and 15W reverse charging
Meta quietly released a new Reddit-like app called Forum
Meta is testing a new dedicated app for Facebook Groups called Forum.
Anker 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.
You can now add ChatGPT to PowerPoint
Most users can start generating slides with AI today.
Microsoft's Xbox controller refresh kills its underused accessory port
Hold your Chatpads close.
Bungie will end active development of Destiny 2 on June 9
Destiny 2's active development will end on June 9.
Meta settles closely watched school district lawsuit weeks ahead of trial
Meta settled a highly-watched school district lawsuit, but still faces many more.
AT&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.
Apple 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.
Google 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.
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 trailer shows plenty of live-action Toph
Season two arrives on June 25.
Meta'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.
Are 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.
US 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.
Tesla 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.
Meta has reportedly laid off 8,000 employees
Meta lays off around 10 percent of its total staff as it pivots toward AI.
Meta, Snap and Roblox commit to tougher anti-grooming measures in UK
Ofcom has urged social networks to implement anti-grooming measures.
HMD launches Vibe2 5G for affordable segment buyers in India
HMD Vibe2 5G uses Unisoc processor with 4 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storage. It operates on Android 16
Anthropic 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.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s launched in India
Oppo Find X9 Ultra ships with a 7,050 mAh battery supported by a 100W charger inside the box
AMD 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.
Kansas 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.
Microsoft 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.
Hulu 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.
The SpaceX IPO plans are now public
The paperwork sheds new light on the company that will soon trade as SPCX.
Kobo ereaders are integrating with Goodreads alternative StoryGraph
Kobo's Storygraph integration launches in June and will automatically sync progress with the reading platform.
Google is bringing new AI-powered ad formats to search
Finally, the Google I/O announcement you've been waiting for.
OpenAI 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.
Airbnb expands into hotel bookings and even grocery deliveries
Airbnb is adding thousands of boutique hotels, new services and experiences to its app.
Quantic Dream is shutting down its MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles
Spellcasters Chronicles struggled to compete with games like League of Legends and Dota.
Android Auto's big 2026 makeover is Gemini at its most practical
Android Auto's big 2026 makeover is full of small but helpful upgrades.
The 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
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.
An hour-long PlayStation State of Play is set for June 2
State Of Play will feature a fresh peek at Marvel's Wolverine.
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.
Engadget 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.
Mercedes-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.
Samsung 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.
2027 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.
Kickstarter 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.
Android XR is finally starting to feel real
Google has a lot to prove, but its smart glasses will have a few big advantages.
Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls
It's a win for privacy on the social app.
Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile
The feature lets you turn all AI enhancements off with one tap.
The 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.
Fortnite is returning to the App Store globally, a year after its US comeback
Fortnite is returning to the App Store everywhere (except Australia).
The OS update integrates Gemini Intelligence and adds a new widget system.
Minnesota passes prediction markets ban
The CFTC has already sued to prevent the Minnesota's prediction markets ban.
Everything announced at Google I/O 2026
The biggest news from Google's annual developer conference, from Gemini Spark, Omni and Search to Shopping, XR and more.
Xbox 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.
Google's Gemini Spark is an agentic AI assistant
The AI agent is rolling out to testers this week.
Google's redesigned Gemini comes with a new interface and AI models
Google's redesigned chatbot hits Android and iOS today.
Google'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.
I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play
Play Games Sidekick is also getting a wider rollout.
The Google AI Ultra plan now starts at $100 a month
Google's most expensive AI plan is now a little cheaper.
Google'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.
Google's Universal Cart will keep an eye on your shopping
Universal Cart will make it easier to buy from inside YouTube and Gmail.
Project Genie adds Google Street View integration and goes live for global AI Ultra users
Ground your snow-globe worlds in real-world locations from Google Maps.
Google'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.
Google shoves more AI into Search, including a dynamic Search box and agentic features
You can kiss the classic Google Search goodbye.
Samsung 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.
Google 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.
Ask YouTube compiles video answers to your questions
Google's new Ask YouTube feature will pull together short- and long-form content.
Plex's lifetime subscription cost is tripling to $750
Plex's premium plan will triple on June 30, 8:01PM ET.
Sony 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.
Samsung'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.
Spotify is launching verification badges for podcasts to help listeners avoid AI slop
The platform recently did something similar for music.
Insta360's Mic Pro has three built-in mics and looks like a chunky pin badge
Insta360's latest mic hides in plain sight.
Microsoft'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.
Apple'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.
Marshall's new on-ear headphones look like a guitar amp and feature ANC
Marshall's latest cans cost $229.
Apples WWDC starts on June 8 as iPhone-maker touts incredible updates and AI advances
Apples Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this year is set to take place between June 8 and June 12
Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Review | Balanced mid-range performance competes with strong rivals
Xiaomi entered the TV market focusing heavily on smart features, connected experiences and a software-first approach
LG'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.
Meta 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.
PSA: The first F1 race on Netflix is this weekend
Catch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix live on a service that isn't Apple.
Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech
The complaint says park visitors don't get sufficient notice they're being scanned.
Sony raises PS Plus prices for one- and three-month subscriptions
Sony is blaming PS Plus price increases on ongoing market conditions.
The jury in the OpenAI case has ruled against Elon Musk
The three week trial ended with less than two hours of deliberation.
How 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.
Sony 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.
Elon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420
xAI promised workers the money in exchange for tax information to train Grok.
Volvo reveals $58,400 starting price for the EX60
Volvo's upcoming mainstream EV SUV is available to order now.
Google's much-improved app icons are rolling out now
The old icons that debuted five years ago had very little to visually differentiate them.
Marvel's retro-inspired beat-em-up is getting two more playable superheroes
Cyclops and The Thing are now playable in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
LinkedIn doesn't want your AI slop anymore
It isn't just lazy. It's also mind-numbingly boring.
Steelseries 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.
Sony's luxury 10th anniversary 'ColleXion' headphones shown in leak
They feature extra padding, polished metal accents and 'studio-grade' sound quality.
Microsoft 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.
