Microsoft is making the Windows Search Box more streamlined and useful
Bit by bit, Windows 11 is healing.
Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available
Try the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.
Los Angeles law enforcement will stop using Flock cameras
The Los Angeles police department did not renew its contract with Flock due to data privacy concerns.
Angelo Martino helped scam ransomware victims out of over $75 million, officials said.
TV-logging app TV Time is functionally relaunching as parent company pivots to AI
Bingers is expected to launch by the end of July as a replacement for TV Time.
State AGs sue to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A dozen state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit to stop the Paramount / Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
You can easily scan QR codes that are already on your phone
Android and iOS both have built-in tools to easily open QR codes from screenshots.
Not 300 miles, not 250 miles: These EVs have the worst range in 2026
If you like going on a long road trip, you might want to steer clear of these vehicles.
Oppo Watch X3 review: Come for the battery, stay for the versatility
Oppo's Watch X3 is a Wear OS watch that'll outlast all of its rivals.
Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids
Following a worrying new report, Europe is taking steps toward barring children from using social media.
Waze rolls out new AI features including Motorcycle and 'Less Chatty' modes
Like Google Maps, Waze is going all-in on Gemini.
Sony launches LinkBuds Clip wireless earbuds with open-ear design
Sonys LinkBuds Clip offers Fast Pair and Swift Pair connectivity options. It also supports single-earbud use, allowing users to remove and use one earbud independently
Summer Games Done Quick once again raises over $2 million for Doctors Without Borders
The annual speedrunning marathon event ran from July 5-11.
What are your plans for AI Appreciation Day?
The best way to celebrate AI Appreciation Day is to not.
Xbox gamer wins lawsuit against Microsoft to restore account and digital library
Microsoft also has to pay roughly $400 in damages to the user.
Refreshed Apple Pencils may arrive next year with improved repairability
Thanks to upcoming EU regulations, the next Apple Pencil could feature replaceable batteries.
Why Xiaomi phones aren't banned, but are rarely sold in the US
The Chinese company is allowed to sell its impressive phones in the States, but it doesn't. Here's why.
The correct way to position your router's antennas depends on your home
Know where to place your router and how to position its antennas should get you better coverage.
Philips offers free replacements after update bricked smart lighting hubs
The company also said a newer update is rolling out that should prevent the issue.
OpenAI's head of safety is reportedly leaving as part of company reorganization
The role will be replaced by an executive in charge of both research and safety teams.
Which USB port should you use for your mouse and keyboard?
Save your best ports for your most demanding devices.
Engadget review recap: Steam Machine, Samsung Music Studio 7, Oura Ring 5 and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
Bluesky has an official CEO again
Toni Schneider, who took over after Jay Graber stepped down, is now Bluesky's official CEO.
Spotify Release Radar's new personalization options improve your music recommendations
Spotify's Release Radar can now deliver more personalized music recommendations.
Who needs scalpers when GameStop is marking up Pokmon cards by more than 300 percent?
Is paying a reasonable price for colorful cardboard too much to ask?
Palworld 1.0, Tiny Bookshop on mobile and other new indie games worth checking out
Our weekly roundup of the best new indie games is here.
Meta deactivates feature that let you generate AI images of any public Instagram account
Meta has deactivated the Muse Image capability to create AI deepfakes of any public Instagram account you @-mention.
Apple calls OpenAI's hardware business 'rotten to its core' in trade secret theft lawsuit
The lawsuit also names io Products, the hardware company led by Jony Ive.
Mamdani announces new Click-to-Cancel rule for New York City
The rule revives a proposed FTC protection that was abandoned last year.
OpenAI's browser isn't dead, it just moved to the ChatGPT app
Let's be real, OpenAI isn't giving up on the browser market, it is just changing its strategy.
StubHub CEO is helping fund mass scalpers on his own platform
Stubhub CEO Eric Baker is pouring millions of dollars into the ticket-scalping market, CBC reports.
FCC grants approval for sun-reflecting space mirror that's been widely criticized by astronomers
Reflect Orbital wants to direct sunlight at night with a network of satellites.
Netflix, Paramount, Sony and others are reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd
The movie-centric social network is said to be seeking new ownership.
Disney might be planning a free Disney+ tier
Nearly every streaming service has an ad-supported plan, but Disney might take the unusual step of making it free.
Engadget Podcast: Xbox resets with layoffs
This week on the Engadget Podcast, we dive into Microsoft's brutal Xbox layoffs with Mike Futter of the Virtual Economy Podcast.
Volkswagen will dramatically shrink its model lineup and factory footprint
It follows reports of 100,000 jobs being under threat at the German automaker.
Is Microsoft Teams really going to start tracking employee locations?
Microsoft's new Workspace Check-in feature for Teams rolled out last month.
China becomes the second country to recover a rocket booster
China made a breakthrough in its space program with the successful capture of a Long March 10B rocket booster.
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: HP's best ultraportable in years
While fully loaded models are quite pricey, the HP OmniBook Ultra is hard to beat for those in the market for a premium Windows ultraportable.
EU says Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive' design is illegal
The European Commission says Facebook's and Instagram's addictive designs violate the Digital Services Act.
Microsoft's AI drive saw its carbon emissions grow by 25 percent in 2025
Microsoft pledged to be carbon negative by 2030, but its AI push has wrecked its goal.
NVIDIA decided now is the time to announce 'GeForce Trading Cards'
NVIDIA launches trading cards that feature 'GeForce PC gaming's great moments.'
As privacy backlash grows, Meta reassures public about AI glasses
Meta explained that if wearers of its AI glasses tried to tamper with the light indicator that shows the wearer is taking pictures or recording videos, the device camera would be disabled
Apple Loses Challenges Against EU Rules To Curb Big Tech
Court also ruled as inadmissible Apple's actions on iMessage service; Apple reiterates its criticism of the EU Digital Markets Act.
Nothing Phone 4b launched in India: Price, features and availability
Nothing Phone 4b will sit at the base of series 4 smartphones with phones like Phone 4a, Phone 4a Pro, and flagship Phone 4
India investigating Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secrets
Tata has hired a global consultant to conduct a forensic audit after the leak also saw Tesla, Qualcomm and TSMC documents posted on the dark web
Apple has put a price on the AI boom
The scramble to build artificial intelligence infrastructure is beginning to spill over into the consumer electronics market, creating pressures that buyers of laptops and tablets are now starting to feel
Amazon India tops up investments in delivery network ahead of Prime Day 2026
Prime Day 2026 will feature over 500+ new launches from leading Indian and international brands, alongside products from emerging businesses through programmes such as Launchpad, Saheli and Karigar
OnePlus N6 launched for mid segment buyers with Dimensity SoC
OnePlus N6 ships with a 8,000 mAh battery supported by a 45W charger inside the box
Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G with Snapdragon processor
It also features AI-powered photo-editing tools such as Object Eraser, Edit Suggestions and My Filter
Nothing Phone 4b to run Snapdragon processor
Nothing Phone 4b will be launched on July 7 in India
Motorola launches Moto Pad 70 Pro with bundled Moto Pen Pro
Moto Pad 70 Pro has a 6.2mm profile and claims a weight of around 589 grams. It also features quad JBL speakers supported by Dolby Atmos
OnePlus launches Nord Buds 4 with real-time active noise cancellation
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 claims up to 54 hours of total playback time on a single charge. The earbuds are IP55-rated for dust and water resistance
Nothing Phone 4b launches on July 7 in India
The new smartphone series b will be the new entry point into the Nothing ecosystem, the company said
