How to use AirPods to control your iPhone camera
You can use your AirPods as a remote control for your iPhone's camera. Here's how.
Parker Solar Probe makes another flyby of the sun, solar energy bags a win, and more science stories
This week's science news.
Why some USB ports are purple (and why they're rarely sold in the US)
Have you ever looked at a USB connector or port and wondered why it was that color?
A report on the benefits of AI was reportedly full of AI hallucinations
KPMG published a paper about the benefits of AI last year. An investigation found that it was full of AI hallucinations.
Engadget review recap: Razr Ultra, AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
NBA streetball, crafting with renewable energy and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, the next game from the Mouthwashing devs and trying to survive as a sentient guitar.
Anthropic blocks all customers' access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5
Anthropic has suspended all access to its new AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to comply with a government order citing national security concerns.
The deal has sparked fear over the future of the film, television and news industries.
The SpaceX IPO broke Robinhood for some people
Some Robinhood users looking to cash in on the SpaceX IPO were met with technical issues.
DJI and Insta360 are in a patent battle over vlogging cameras
DJI and Insta360 are suing and counter-suing each other over their respective vlogging cameras.
Congress lets decades-old spying law lapse amid Trump's controversial DNI nomination
Congress, afraid of empowering Bill Pulte, has allowed a decades-old spying law to lapse.
Predictably, Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction appeal has been denied
Three judges denied Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction appeal. Is anyone the least but surprised.
Facebook and Instagram appear to be down
Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram appear to down for many users this morning.
How to see if Netflix is downgrading your picture quality
It might involve connecting a keyboard to your TV, which is as fun as it sounds.
Gemini can now adjust your picture settings on Google TV
Gemini can - at least on some TCL models - adjust your TV's picture settings.
The Morning After: Apple's quest to make AI useful to its users
Apple's WWDC saw the company look to tidy up its existing work and make AI useful rather than throw a thousand eye-catching features at users.
Apple says Siri AI won't suck up to you
In an interview, Apple's SVP of engineering explains how the new Siri wasn't designed to be sycophantic.
Google sues Chinese scammers using Gemini AI for fraud
Google sued a Chinese cybercrime network for using its Gemini AI in a 'massive' scam operation.
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to fight government censorship
Senators Cruz and Wyden have introduced the JAWBONE Act to fight government censorship while arguing over who's censoring who.
Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air
How very Dune.
Overwatch's latest hero will throw a bike at your head
Shion arrives when Season 3 starts on June 16.
Another parent has filed a wrongful death suit against OpenAI
Yet another parent is suing OpenAI, claiming its chatbot did not do enough to prevent their child's death by suicide.
Reddit now lets you post videos in comments
Reddit comments now allow videos.
The Philips Skylight lets you recreate natural daylight anywhere in your home
The Philips Skylight recreates natural daylight indoors, but we may not be able to buy it in the US.
Dave the Diver swims onto iOS and Android this August
Underwater roguelite / restaurant management game Dave the Diver paddles onto mobile later this summer.
Teardown finds that the Trump phone is practically the same as an HTC handset
The only functional difference between a Trump Phone and the HTC U24 Pro is the battery, iFixit discovered.
Summer Game Fest 2026 roundup: All the shows, trailers, news and reviews
So long and thanks for all the cool new video games.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond sees the '90s purple dragon make a big comeback
We learned some new details about the upcoming revival for the classic 3D platformer.
Stranger than Heaven hands-on: Harder than Yakuza?
Set across mid-twentieth century Japan, RGG's latest has an entirely new fighting system.
I'm glad Apple isn't hyping up agentic AI (yet)
Apple is more focused on delivering usable features with Siri AI, instead of hyping up agentic AI. That's a good thing.
Former Fitbit executive unveils new necklace that tracks UV exposure
The Gem necklace can track your UV exposure.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a vivid, high-pace remake of a classic
Lara get your gun(s).
Engadget's favorite Game Boy Advance games
Join us for a trip down memory lane on the 25th anniversary of the GBA's US release.
Bluesky will launch Reddit-style communities this year
Bluesky is launching a communities feature this year, according to its head of product.
Deezer now helps users find AI music on other streaming platforms
Deezer will now help you find AI slop in your music playlists even if you're on another platform.
Framework delays Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month
Framework is pushing back shipments of its new Laptop 13 Pro to address issues with its haptic touchpad and display found in the run-up to mass production.
Anthropic backtracks on policy that 'sabotaged' researchers' work
Anthropic is walking back a hidden policy that researchers say sabotaged their work.
OpenAI says fake accounts from China tried to turn Americans against data centers
OpenAI has published a report detailing how China-linked influence campaigns against data centers used ChatGPT.
Xbox CEO says current margins 'cannot continue' in public letter to staff
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Valve will stop producing physical Steam gift cards because of scammers
The never-ending problem of scammers has made Valve decide to stop producing Steam gift cards.
A Fable deep dive video shows off the RPG's compelling life sim system
The delayed Fable reboot is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC on February 23.
Alien: Isolation 2 keeps the classic horror game's uncompromising approach to raising tension
We played the opening prologue of the horror sequel, and it's still got ways to bring the scares.
Amazon's 'Story So Far' feature is finally rolling out to Kindles
Amazon's Story So Far feature is hitting Kindle hardware and the iOS app, but sadly not the Android version just yet.
Take a deep look at Halo: Campaign Evolved before it launches next month
This remake of the first Halo game's hits consoles on July 28.
Instagram has expanded its algorithm personalization features to its main feed.
Ubisoft reportedly shuts down more studios and lays off staff in Barcelona and San Francisco
Ubisoft is reportedly trying to cut costs without leaving key franchises like Rainbow Six: Siege in the lurch with a new round of layoffs.
Final Fantasy 16 headlines the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for June
Sony is starting to spread its PS Plus Game Catalog updates throughout the month.
Engadget Podcast: WWDC 2026 thoughts from Apple Park
We dive into our initial thoughts on Siri AI and Tim Cook's legacy.
German court holds Google liable for false AI Overview answers
A recent study found that Google's AI Overviews regularly provide incorrect information and contain facts not supported by cited sources.
Saw: Genesis looks the most fun when you're the murderous mastermind
Get ready to wince.
Gemini in Chrome expands further to Latin America and the Middle East
Gemini in Chrome continues to roll out and has now landed in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.
Honor Magic V6 review: A mechanical marvel
There's a lot of impressive engineering inside Honor's Magic V6, but it's let down by software that desperately needs polish.
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will become read-only next month
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will effectively become useless next month.
AT&T now offers $3 day passes for 'unlimited' iPad cellular data
If you've ever needed iPad data for a day or two without signing a contract or paying for an entire month, AT&T has a new option.
Insta360's Luna Ultra takes on DJI's Osmo Pocket gimbal cameras
Insta360 has launched its first gimbal camera, the $770 Luna Ultra.
Waymo made a virtual human driver to improve its robotaxis
Waymo made a virtual driver called ReD to help its robotaxis avoid accidents.
EU orders Meta to stop blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp
Meta has to open up WhatsApp to third-party AI chatbots again, the European Commission says.
Doctor Who is on ice for the foreseeable future
Doctor Who's previously-announced Christmas special is no more as the BBC severs ties with Russell T. Davies and Bad Wolf.
NordVPN's Saily eSIM offers a US phone number for $1 a month
You now can get a US phone number with NordVPN's Saily eSIM app.
Snap will no longer allow younger teens' Spotlight videos to be publicly viewable
Maybe it wasn't a great idea to let 14-year-olds post videos to Spotlight in the first place.
Logitech Mobi Fold review: The ultra-compact travel mouse
The Mobi Fold is an excellent travel accessory for anyone who wants something that's better than the built-in touchpad on their laptop.
Seattle is close to approving a year-long ban on large data centers
The Seattle City Council has approved a moratorium on the construction of large data centers.
Kalshi will require employment info for some bets as an insider trading precaution
The rules may pose a minor hurdle for people who just have to cheat.
GM's EVs will soon support more kinds of public chargers
EVs from GM will soon be able to top up at more kinds of public chargers.
Anthropic's Fable AI brings the capabilities of its unreleased Mythos model to regular users
Claude subscribers can try the model until June 22 without spending usage credits.
Opera's latest Android update includes a soccer hub and a refreshed start page
Opera's new Android update includes a soccer hub in time for the World Cup.
Marshall's Stockwell III portable speaker offers more than 40 hours of use per charge
Marshall's Stockwell III portable speaker runs 40 hours on a charge and costs $250.
Kingdom Hearts IV gets a surprise Nintendo Direct trailer drop
Out of nowhere, we have a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV.
Siri AI first look: How Apple's rebuilt AI-powered assistant behaves across iPhone, iPad and Mac
Here's your first look at Siri AI, and how it works across Apple's devices.
The next Nintendo sports game for Switch 2 features thumb wrestling
Nintendo's next sports game bundle will include... thumb wrestling?
Xenoblade Genesis, the next mainline entry in the action RPG franchise, launches in 2027
Nintendo dropped a lot of news for Xenoblade fans this morning.
New HD-2D Final Fantasy announced for consoles and PC
Final Fantasy Resonance is the first game in the series to employ the popular modern-retro art style.
FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods will have a closed network test soon
We still don't have a release date for The Duskbloods, but a closed network test will happen this summer.
The French government's internal messaging service was compromised in a security breach
A threat actor has claimed responsibility for an attack on the France's encrypted Tchap messaging platform.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is real and is coming later this year
The rumors of an Ocarina of Time remake are true, but we don't know much else yet.
Razer announces the Seiren V3 Pro, its first XLR mic
A podcast and streaming ready microphone for all skill levels, and yes, it has RGB.
Pokmon Pokopia is getting underwater mechanics and a bunch of paid DLC
A free Pokmon Pokopia update arrives in August.
Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals arrives September 3
Orbitals has been in the works for a while, but it finally hits Switch 2 in September.
Engadget Podcast: Recapping Apple's Siri AI WWDC 2026 keynote
Will Siri AI actually be useful, or is it more AI marketing fluff? We chat about that, and everything else Apple announced at its WWDC 2026 keynote, on the Engadget Podcast.
The UK is investigating Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is under scrutiny from the UK government.
Silent Hill Townfall brings atmospheric horror to '90s Scotland with incredible attention to detail
When you're running footage through a CRTV for authentic static, that's attention to detail.
iOS 27 beta has arrived: Here's how to get it on your iPhone
Beta versions of iOS, iPadOS and watchOS are available to download if you have a developer account.
Grave Seasons adds murder mystery to cozy farming and friendship mechanics
Occult murders and farming sims, together at last.
2027 Rivian R2 first drive: Rivian's second SUV is its best yet
It's not perfect, but Rivian's latest shows this company is playing for keeps.
The UK will review its NHS contract with US software firm Palantir
The UK is reviewing its National Health Service partnership with Palantir to decide if it will end the contract early.
Motorola Razr Ultra review: Too much for too little
The Moto Razr Ultra is a top-notch flagship flip phone that's marred by a $200 price hike that isn't fully justified.
Pentagon adds Alibaba and Baidu to list of firms linked to Chinese military
The Defense Department has released an updating list of companies linked to the Chinese military, and it now includes Alibaba and Baidu.
Apple is making it easier to create Genmoji in iOS 27
MacRumors has discovered a new and easier Genmoji creation experience in iOS 27.
FCC relaxes Amazon's satellite internet deadline
The FCC has given Amazon an extension to a key milestone for its Leo satellite internet deployment.
Ninja Theory cancels psychological horror game Project Mara
Hellblade developer Ninja Theory is no longer working on Project Mara, a psychological horror game it announced in 2020.
