Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit
The companies are facing numerous other legal challenges.
New crash data highlights the slow progress of Tesla's robotaxis
Two crashes since July 2025 involved robotaxis being driven by remote operators.
California lawmakers are working on a bill to preserve access to online games
Game preservation group Stop Killing Games advised on the bill.
Summer Games Done Quick returns this July, schedule out now
Who's up for a Jak & Daxter / Half-Life hybrid?
Marathon's future includes duo queues, more PvE modes and better onboarding
Bungie details how it plans to grow its extraction shooter.
The cute VR platformer Moss and its sequel are heading to consoles
A bundle of both games, along with some DLC, arrives this summer.
The Nest app is down for many users
The official Nest status page claims everything is running smoothly.
Lego 2K Drive will vanish from digital storefronts on May 19
The racing game's multiplayer servers will remain live for another year.
X, a bastion for hate, claims it will reduce hate content in the UK
Ofcom says X has committed to reviewing reported posts more quickly.
Engadget Podcast: Who needs Googlebooks?
We also dive into all the new features in Android 17.
The UK's tax authority is turning to AI to help identify fraud
Human staff members will still check the AI's findings.
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker review: Versatile home audio that comes with caveats
Perhaps Bose's latest speaker is better as part of a larger system.
The Morning After: Google teases the Android-based Googlebook
And Google I/O isn't until next week.
Security researchers, aided by Anthropic's Mythos, claim to have breached macOS
Apple is taking the claims seriously.
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Review | Genuine all-rounder makes a strong case
In a segment crowded with good smartphones, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 succeeds by positioning itself as a genuine all-rounder
The ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses are now available to pre-order for $849
They offer a 240Hz refresh rate and a bundled connectivity dock.
xAI introduces its coding agent called Grok Build
It's in early beta and only available to SuperGrok Heavy subscribers right now.
Xbox Elite Controller 3 leaked by Brazilian regulator
It's a tough day to work at Microsoft PR.
The original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress
Other new inductees include Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and Taylor Swift's '1989.'
Razer updates the Blade 18 with new chips, a specced-out model costs $7,000
The 2026 model adds the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.
Meta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses
The $800 smart glasses could soon be a lot more useful.
Amazon hurled its Lord of the Rings MMO back into the fires of Mount Doom
It's still making a new game set in Middle-earth, though.
The VW ID.Buzz is returning for model year 2027 with a new trim for camping
The Tourer model features a fold-out mattress, removable window binds and more.
The HDMI ARC port on your TV has a very specific job
The distinction between various flavors of HDMI can get a bit technical.
Microsoft's unreleased cloud controller has been spotted in the wild and it's teeny
It reportedly uses Wi-Fi to directly connect to the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, for lower latency.
Spotify and its hosting platforms are adopting Apple's tech for video podcasts
HTTP Live Streaming support will let Apple Podcasts play Spotify-hosted video podcasts.
Noble Audio to launch FoKus Apollo Pro headset for $699
An extra $50 will get you even nicer materials on the already high-end headphones.
The Esports World Cup will reportedly move to Paris from Riyadh
Uncertainty in the Middle East is apparently forcing the location change.
Americans really don't want AI data centers close to their homes
Maybe NIMBYs are right for once.
New Google accounts may only get 5GB free storage unless you link a phone number
Google describes it as a regional test.
AMD will bring its next-generation FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to older GPUs
RNDA 3 players can start using it in over 300 games this July.
The original versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light land on GOG
These are the latest editions to the platform's game preservation program.
UK antitrust regulator is officially investigating Microsoft Office
It's examining whether or not the bundling of Word, Excel, Teams and Copilot is uncompetitive.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon join forces to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones
The rival carriers will pool resources to improve satellite capacity and boost connectivity in underserved areas.
Don't Touch the Snail is an anti-cozy game that takes permadeath to the next level
Once you die, you can never play again.
Ultrahuman Ring Pro review: The future of smart rings looks a lot like its present
The major innovations on the Ultrahuman Ring Pro are in its charging case.
We're going to be watching the Legend of Zelda movie sooner than expected
The Legend of Zelda is now landing in theaters on April 30.
Alienware's first affordable gaming laptop is arriving at the perfect time
The entry-level Alienware 15 starts at $1,299 with an AMD CPU or $1,349 for an Intel config.
Motorola Razr Fold review: A worthy rival to Google and Samsung
It even has native stylus support, which Samsung dropped on the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Tech companies lobbied away stricter rules on gas-powered data centers
A corporate climate watchdog has dropped a rule proposal around clean energy certificates.
US reportedly allows 10 Chinese companies to buy NVIDIA's coveted H200 AI chips
But Reuters says NVIDIA has yet to make any deliveries.
Apple backs Google after EU orders Android be opened up to AI rivals
The company agrees with Google that it would put European users' privacy and safety at risk.
Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now
Copilot features are now available on Edge for mobile.
KitchenAid launches its first smart thermometer
There are single and dual probe models available.
Netflix's ad tier now has a whopping 250 million monthly users
Advertising has become big business for the streamer.
X has a new private hub for users' bookmarks, likes, articles and long videos
The history tab might be the most useful feature X has added in forever.
LinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce
Marketing, engineering and product teams are among those affected, according to a leaked memo.
Meta employees are protesting the company's mouse tracking program
Last month, it said it would use employees' mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI models.
Instagram debuts a new disappearing-photo app called Instants
It's all about sharing candid snaps in the moment.
May's PS Plus Game Catalog additions include Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws
Premium members are also getting the classic arcade shooter Time Crisis.
Several Overwatch heroes are about to hit Fortnite
Epic Games might be doing more to mark Overwatch's 10th anniversary than Blizzard is.
Elon Musk just can't stop (potentially) violating the Clean Air Act
xAI has reportedly added 19 more unpermitted methane gas turbines to its latest data center site.
That awful gold Trump phone will reportedly ship this week
They were supposed to be made in the US, but instead were designed with American values in mind.
Sony's A7R VI blends speed with a 67MP stacked sensor
It can now shoot at a stellar 30 fps with no blackout and capture 8K 30p video.
Denon Home 200, 400 and 600 review: Taking on Sonos
One of the best things these speakers have going for them is a reliable app.
You can now visit Amazon.com on big-screen Echo Show displays
The full Amazon experience is available on Echo Show 15 and 21.
Amazon made a version of Alexa just for shopping
Alexa for Shopping is an 'agentic AI assistant' for Amazon purchases
Canon's full-frame R6 V vlogging camera shoots up to 7K RAW video
It comes with a flip-out display and in-body stabilization, but no stacked sensor or electronic viewfinder.
Sony's Xperia 1 VIII has bigger camera sensors and a new look
Once again, Sony doesn't have plans to release it in the US.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s launching on May 21 in India
Oppo Find X9 Ultra will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
Motorola launches its first-ever foldable phone Motorola Razr Fold in India
The Moto Razr Fold will also support stylus, which will be sold separately as an accessory
iRacing is now on Vision Pro, but you'll need a hefty PC to play it
Vroom!
Meta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
The lawsuit claims Meta is not doing enough to protect senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.
Apple reportedly has a lot of changes planned for the Camera app
iOS 27 may integrate Visual Intelligence into the Camera and make it more customizable.
DOJ extracts $30m settlement from PayPal over minority-owned business program
The federal retaliation against corporate DEI efforts marches on.
NBA The Run hits the streets on June 9
The game is sort of a spiritual sequel to NBA Street and NBA Jam.
Samsung's One UI 9 beta will roll out for Galaxy S26 owners this week
However, its marquee features won't arrive until the final release.
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs
The Spanish studio's newest title is due to be released on Steam later this week.
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back with his own studio under SNK
Six months after leaving Bandai Namco, Harada is in charge of his own team.
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after a car drove directly into a flooded road
The company has deployed an OTA software fix.
Apple acquired another company that could help build out its Creator Studio subscription
The company behind color grading tool Color.io was acquired in January.
Threads users are pissed they can't block Meta's new AI chatbot
It's the top trending topic on the platform.
Panasonic's L10 camera honors 25 years of Lumix
It offers a new multi-aspect ratio feature and up to 5.6K 60 fps video.
Everything announced at The Android Show: I/O 2026 edition
Google had a whole lot of news to share, including on new laptops and Gemini Intelligence.
The Live Threat Detection feature is also getting a major upgrade.
Googlebooks are the Android-based evolution of the Chromebook
Google's only giving us a tease of what it has planned for its new laptop lineup.
Gemini in Chrome arrives on Android devices in June
A device with at least 4GB of RAM is required to use the software.
Gemini Intelligence brings app automation to Android
It will arrive on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones first.
Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps
Google is also launching 3D Emoji.
Android Auto is getting a big makeover for 2026
Upgrades include a revamped UI, support for widgets, immersive 3D maps and more.
Nintendo just announced a $500 Switch 2 bundle that includes a first-party game
The console price shoots up in September, so this might be a good way to save some cash.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns to Prime Video in November
Season three of Amazon's Lord of the Rings show skips forward several years from the second season finale.
Alan Wake comes to horror game Phasmophobia
This is a free update on all platforms.
Rivian is rolling out its AI-powered voice assistant
It will be available on all Rivian Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, as well as on the R2 when it launches.
Amazon rolls out its new 30-minute delivery option in a number of cities across the US
Amazon Now is coming to dozens of locations in 2026.
Hey @meta.ai is that true? Threads is testing a Grok-like AI feature
What could go wrong?
TikTok adds in-app travel booking services
Your next impulse vacation is just a few taps away.
Sega cancels its 'Super Game' plan
The company will focus instead on classic reboots and movies.
