Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google face wrongful death lawsuit from four US families
The Social Media Victims Law Center accused the companies of creating addictive and dangerous platforms.
How to create and delete stickers on your iPhone
iPhone stickers are a clever way to make conversations more personal and fun, but a good sticker library requires creating new and deleting old, overused ones.
Ayaneo reveals its Game Boy Advance remake called the Konkr Pocket Advance
The horizontal handheld will be released in navy and orange colorways.
Judge refuses xAI's request to stop a Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
xAI filed a lawsuit a few days ago to prevent Minnesota's law banning 'nudify' apps from taking effect.
Honda has a new partner for the advancement of solid-state battery technology
The automaker is gearing up to make some big changes to its EV line in the near future. Here's what to expect.
What is a silicon carbon battery and is it the answer to smartphone battery life issues?
A number of major Chinese smartphone makers have adopted silicon carbon batteries in their handsets, and now Samsung has embraced it in the new Fold lineup.
Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Meta Glasses and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US
The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities from seven states reported that they were hacked.
Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out
Here's our roundup of new indie games you can try now, as well as ones to look forward to in the weeks to come.
Lenovo's first Googlebooks have leaked
The company appears to have built new laptops and a 2-in-1 for the Googlebook initiative.
The company was accused of violating the Clean Air Act by the NAACP.
New York alleges Kalshi is running an 'illegal gambling operation' in new lawsuit
Kalshi, which is headquartered in New York, has already been sued by multiple states.
Snapchat is cracking down on AI slop in Spotlight
Videos made with AI will no longer appear in Snapchat's public recommendations.
Google rolls back the needless AI generation tools it added to Google Earth
People had less than a day to make misleading Google Earth images with AI before Google pulled the feature.
Sony will move forward with its plans to stop making PS5 discs despite backlash
Sony responded to widespread criticism of its plan to discontinue games on discs in its latest earnings call.
EU will mandate labels on authentic-looking AI content starting August 2
It is a matter not only of customer protection, it's also a matter of democracy protection.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has had limited impact so far
Nearly 22 percent of children are on Pinterest while there was no statistically significant change in AI chatbot use.
Is the Apple Watch waterproof?
There's a difference between waterproof and water resistant.
If you're worried about noise, utility costs, or pollution: here's how to fight against a data center.
Slow downloads? These tweaks could speed up your router
If your Wi-Fi is a bit sluggish, there are some things you should check before upgrading your router.
A $2 sticker let me bypass the Meta Glasses' anti-creep feature
Meta's smart glasses are supposed to alert bystanders when they're recording. Bypassing those safety features is trivially easy, unfortunately.
Super Mario Sunshine is the Switch 2's next GameCube addition
The sunny 2002 platformer was the direct follow-up to Super Mario 64.
Electronic Arts says it'll be a private company next week
Electronic Arts will close its $55 billion deal to go private by August 4 next week.
You can now play Xbox games on Hisense TVs without a console
Microsoft has started rolling out the Xbox app to Hisense TVs and other TVs powered by VIDAA OS.
HoverAir's Versa is a pocket gimbal camera and drone mashup
HoverAir has unveiled Versa, an interesting product that marries a gimbal camera and drone.
Amazon's Zoox is the first steering wheel-free robotaxi to get regulatory approval for paid rides
The NHTSA has given Amazon's Zoox permission to charge for rides. It's the first AV with no manual controls to get it.
Tecno's new concept may be the first truly bezel-less smartphone
Tecno is teasing a truly bezel-less smartphone concept and it'll reveal it at IFA 2026.
Sony says it has secured enough ram for all the PS5s it expects to sell this year
Whenever computer or gaming hardware is discussed these days, the 'Ramageddon' memory shortage is likely to come up.
Anthropic says its AI models also hacked three organizations on their own
After OpenAI's admission that its models broke into Hugging Face, Anthropic has now admitted that the models it was testing also hacked other organizations.
Reddit's CEO sure seems frustrated with Google's AI overviews
Amid rumors of Google breakup, Huffman says people don't want a summary of reddit, they want reddit.
That AI wearable you don't like just got worse
The new Friend pendant features a speaker, updated models and the same off-putting ideas about how humans should use AI.
Casio's new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it's adorable
At last, a smart ring with some flair.
Snap will show off its AR Specs at a September 16 event
The company is promising the first in-depth look at the $2,195 glasses.
Sonos is planning a product event for September
Unsurprisingly, it's likely to focus on AI.
PSP classic Lumines hits iOS and Android
The mobile and tablet ports of the remastered puzzle game include a free trial.
Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold photos also include mysterious new camera bar feature
Google's next foldable doesn't look all that different, save for the camera bar.
Google's new Gemini Robotics 2 platform allows for 'intelligent whole-body control'
The company made a video of the bots in action doing stuff like cleaning trash and picking up watering cans.
Global smartphone sales fall by six percent amid memory cost crisis
Despite the slump, Apple and Samsung have both seen their market share go up.
Google says it has fixed a Pixel battery drain issue, but some users disagree
Google said a July update resolves the problem on recent devices, with Pixel 9a and 8a getting a fix in September.
Google Voice paid subscriptions offer more than just a phone number
The free version may be enough for you, but let's dive into the upgraded features to be sure.
How to use screen mirroring on Roku with your Android phone
Your Roku can probably display what's on your phone screen, if you have Android.
Netflix pays $500 million to share 'The Walking Dead' streaming rights with AMC+
Netflix has ponied up a half billion dollars to extend its streaming rights to The Walking Dead and the show's six spinoffs.
Lego Pokmon Smart Play hands-on: A better way to build, train and battle
With its latest Smart Play sets, Lego managed put its own spin on one of the world's most popular franchises.
Spotify rolls out new personalized running features for Premium users
The company is making a big push into fitness, having already partnered with Peloton earlier this year.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P review: The best gimbal camera money can't buy
The OG gimbal camera goes pro with two lenses, class-leading dynamic range and optical zoom.
The spacecraft NASA sent to rescue the falling Swift observatory is in trouble
NASA sent a spacecraft called LINK to rescue a falling telescope, but it's now unclear if it can accomplish its mission.
Xbox says game discs should have worked during its outage
The company's tech chief said a fix for the error will be arriving soon.
OpenAI will provide free AI models to select researchers
The program, ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, will start with 10,000 participants this summer.
Google Play is expanding age confirmation tools for app developers
The Age Signals API will be available globally before the end of the year.
The US government's robot ban also includes vacuums
Robots apparently don't need to be bipedal to be caught up in the FCC's new foreign-made robot ban.
Waymos are starting to run on freeways again
Waymo paused highway operations in May after several robotaxis drove into sections that were closed for construction.
Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature
We played spot the difference and noticed this intriguing difference in Google's teaser for the Pixel 11 Pro.
Runna's new coaching feature will adjust your workout based on local heat and humidity
If it's extra hot or humid where you are, the Runna app will adjust your workouts accordingly.
Major labels call for AI slop songs to be banned from entering charts around the world
Tens of thousands of AI-generated songs are uploaded to music streaming platforms every day.
Pokmon Pokopia's first DLC comes to Switch 2 on August 5
There's a new underwater location to explore and a dive mechanic.
Is there any benefit to restarting your phone regularly?
It's a widely held belief that restarting your phone improves performance. Here's the truth.
DoorDash unveils its own drone delivery service after FAA approval
The company developed the DoorDash Air drones in-house.
Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the 'fn' key
Users only have to long-press the 'fn' key on the bottom left corner of their keyboard to talk to Gemini on Mac.
Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey
The BBC has so many structural benefits that it's unthinkable it could be usurped by anyone else in the UK.
Are remote car starters still worth it in 2026?
Some newer vehicles include the feature, but to keep it, you'll have to pay monthly. You can also buy remote starters outright.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: A repairable notebook at the top of the class
The Framework 13 Pro is a class-leading Windows laptop that, right now, is just a little too pricey.
Rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox retro consoles were discovered in a Japanese love hotel
Nintendo's 1986 commercial-use Famicombox is rare, but a Japanese love hotel reportedly has one in almost every room.
OpenAI says the rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face also breached other services
OpenAI's investigation starts shedding light on the activities of its rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face.
Valve says Steam Machine reservation-holders aren't being leapfrogged
Valve says that no one on its Steam Machine waitlist is leapfrogging over anyone currently holding a reservation.
xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit to block Minnesota's new law that would ban apps that can generate nonconsensual intimate imagery from being enforced.
