France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket
The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.
ZA/UM announces layoffs two months after the launch of Zero Parades
Up to 32 employees were affected by the studio's recent decision.
X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits
The original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement.
How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work?
The water lock feature on Apple Watches automatically activates when you're swimming, but what does it do?
Converting your Android Auto to wireless is easy with an adapter
Cutting the cord in your car is a simple upgrade.
Chinese solar company says its new cell has an efficiency of 35.5 percent
Chinese company LONGi has developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a 35.5 percent conversion efficiency.
OpenAI will start notifying parents if their teen has been kicked off of ChatGPT
OpenAI will send a notification to parents with linked teen accounts if their children have violated its policies around violence.
TikTok is no longer banned on US government devices
US government officially lifts TikTok ban on federal devices.
There's now an API for mainlining Trump's Truth Social posts
The API is supposed to deliver posts from 'the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts.'
Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic
It would open up a completely new business for the Facebook and Instagram maker.
Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke
The NHTSA recently called for autonomous vehicle companies to improve how cars respond in emergency situations.
The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own
The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own.
Apple Music and Apple One prices rise for the first time in years
Apple is blaming an Apple Music price hike on rising licensing costs.
Apple and Google ordered by San Francisco attorney to take action against 'nudify' apps
Google and Apple were sent cease-and-desist letters regarding 13 apps on their respective stores.
And if you want one, you better save up, because it costs a cool $13,130.
Engadget Podcast: Is Siri AI actually useful in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate?
Also, we try to make sense of OpenAI's rumored AI smart speaker.
God of War show recasts Kratos after Ryan Hurst sustains an injury on set
The Prime Video series will reshoot episodes with a new lead actor.
Most smart appliances collect data: Here's how to find out what yours tracks
There's truth to the idea that our devices are spying on us. Smart fridges, washing machines and dishwashers are no exception.
EU defangs a key pillar of its climate policy to allow more pollution
Europe's latest updates to its climate policy aren't great news for the planet.
Tesla's selling a $225 balance bike for toddlers
Tesla's Autopilot may fail to recognize children at times, but the company certainly recognizes their potential as future buyers.
Signal is testing the ability to add an Android phone or tablet as a secondary device
Signal's latest beta comes with a feature that will make it easier to use the app on multiple devices.
Verizon Fios boosts its fastest plan to 5Gbps
Verizon Fios just introduced a new 5Gbps home plan that's more than twice as fast as its previous flagship 2Gbps plan.
A White House teleprompter operator reportedly won big betting on presidential speeches
The staff member allegedly made over $100,000 on Kalshi.
Netflix says it's already used AI in 'roughly 300' titles this year
Don't expect that number to shrink any time soon.
Activist group takes over London bus stops with fake Meta Glasses ads
One features an optical illusion spoof of 'They Live.'
Roblox will offer AI-generated game creation on mobile later this year
Build starts limited alpha testing later this month.
Honda is officially pulling the plug on its only EV in the US
The soon-to-be-retired electric SUV was born from a collaboration with GM.
MLB bans using dugout iPads for AI-powered in-game strategy calls
You're out, chatbots.
Microsoft accused of unfair labor practices by US and Canadian video game unions
Charges filed with the NLRB accuse Xbox of bad faith bargaining.
NTSB investigators confirm Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving system in fatal crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also investigating the crash
Sonos brings tab navigation, speaker sorting and more to its app
Sonos has added some handy quality-of-life updates to its mobile app.
An OLED iPad mini could finally arrive this year
Apple will reportedly refresh the iPad mini this fall and the rest of its iPad lineup in the first half of 2027.
Google's NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook
Google already baked NotebookLM into Gemini, now it's changing the name to reflect the tighter integration
Suno brings its gen AI music gunk to iMessage
Maybe just sing a silly song in a voice note instead?
Smart speakers could help OpenAI lose even more money
A smart speaker won't save OpenAI.
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, is investigating TikTok's child safety measures
The regulator is assessing whether the platform is doing enough to protect children from harmful content.
Why does wireless Android Auto use both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi work in tandem to power the wireless Android Auto experience.
You can now grant Claude access to your 1Password credentials
1Password lets you use Claude agents for personal chores without exposing your credentials.
EU demands Google give AI rivals more access to Android
Google has been ordered by the EU to open up key Android handset features to rival AI voice assistants.
Hyundai reportedly looking to take total control of robotics giant Boston Dynamics
Hyundai could soon own Boston Dynamics in full.
Meta will alert parents is their teens discuss self harm
Meta has rolled out a new safeguard for teens' AI interactions.
The Oversight Board says leading AI models might be restricting free expression
The group is trying to extend its influence beyond Meta.
Netflix releases a VHS-quality version of Stranger Things' first season
Netflix rolls out a 'VHS' special edition of Stranger Things season 1 and says more seasons could follow if enough people watch it.
OnePlus is officially leaving the US and Europe
After canceling its second foldable, OnePlus is officially bowing out of the US and Europe.
xAI sues Grok user for generating nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes
xAI has filed a lawsuit against a man who used Grok to generate sexualized images of adults and children.
AppleCare+ prices just went up for Macs and iPads
Applecare+ prices for Mac, MacBook and iPad products just rose by $.50 per month or $5 per year.
Elon Musk bought a gas turbine company
It's likely to become a direct power source for SpaceXAI's data centers.
Samsung isn't sure why some Galaxy S26 Ultra screens are turning red
Samsung appears to be internally investigating the discoloration defect.
European Commission will not force smartwatches and other wearables to have replaceable batteries
The EU adopted regulation in 2023 that requires many electronics to have replaceable batteries by 2027.
OpenAI launches a physical keypad for controlling agents
OpenAI's collaboration with keyboard maker Work Louder is available to order today.
Apple is reportedly shopping for AI chip companies
Apple's current M2 Ultra-powered servers don't seem to be cutting it, so the company is shopping around for more power.
Samsung is making Amazon Music pre-installed bloatware on Galaxy phones
Don't use Amazon Music? Too bad, Samsung is installing it for you anyway.
Valve appears to be discontinuing self-repair parts for the LCD Steam Deck at iFixit
An iFixit staffer told a Steam Deck user that the company had no plans to stock replacement OEM batteries.
A hacker accessed Suno source code that reportedly details how the company scraped millions of songs
Suno says it was breached in November and no sensitive personal information was compromised.
Hinge users can now get friends to hype them up on their profiles
You can hear about a prospective match from the people who know them best.
Apple Intelligence finally gets regulatory approval in China
Apple will reportedly partner with Chinese firms Baidu and Alibaba to roll out its AI service in the country.
iOS 27 preview: Long-awaited Siri AI is practical but plain
With the iOS 27 public beta available to download, is it worth testing the waters?
What the leaf icon on Google Maps really means (and why it confuses so many users)
Eco-friendly routes on Google Maps are worth checking out, but there are a few things to know before you do.
Spotify is expanding free access to kid-friendly managed accounts
Spotify is expanding free access to managed accounts for under-13s.
XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K review: An ultra-portable laser projector with sharp video quality
XGIMI's Eflin Flip 4K is a portable, stylish projector that provides outstanding image quality at a great price.
Samsung's new foldable display technology is harder to damage and resists creases
Samsung says its next foldables will have less visible creases thanks to its new titanium display tech.
Withings' new ultra-premium scale goes on sale today
Withings' new $600 bathroom scale promising clinical-grade monitoring is finally available to buy.
Starlink's new V5 home dish is smaller and more energy-efficient
Starlink's latest V5 residential dish doesn't boost data speeds but offers several improvements.
OpenAI's first device will reportedly be a 'humanlike' rechargeable speaker
OpenAI wants its first AI device to feel like the physical manifestation of ChatGPT, Bloomberg says.
