AI-run 'utopias,' Moss in 2D and other new indie games worth checking out
Enjoy our weekend guide to the best indie games worth checking out.
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.
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.
Samsung's Freestyle+ projector is now available for $1,200
Samsung's Freestyle+ projector is a tiny unit which can play movies on the most uneven of surfaces.
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.
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.
Coca-Cola's dairy company fairlife hit with a ransomware attack
Coca-Cola halts the US operations of its dairy company fairlife due to a ransomware attack.
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.
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
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D chip is now available for $329
Reasonable specs for a reasonable price.
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.
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.
Vital Signals puts continuous blood pressure monitoring into a ring
Vital Signals promises its algorithmic blood pressure monitoring ring will reshape how we live with hypertension and other cardiac conditions
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.
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.
Skullcandy Crusher 1080 review: Haptic bass meets whisper-quiet ANC
Skullcandy's new flagship Crusher 1080 headphones blend Bose audio and big bass.
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.
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.
The FCC plans to rip up local TV station ownership rules
The FCC might be overstepping its bounds to open the door to broadcast TV monopolies.
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.
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.
Google will allow third-party app stores on Android next week
Third-party app stores are coming to Android on July 22.
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.
The WGA is also suing to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
It seems some people take issue with one billionaire family overseeing a third of the US' entertainment media.
Former employees sue over Meta's alleged use of biased AI systems during layoffs
Meta cut its workforce by 10 percent in May.
Three publishers challenge Google over AI copyright infringement
It's the latest in a barrage of efforts to win compensation from AI companies over training materials.
PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick delayed without a firm release date
Sorry Marvel Tokon fans, PlayStation's FlexStrike fight stick has been delayed.
Samsung's slower version of the 990 Pro SSD costs way more than the original
Because it's 2026, Samsung's new 990 Pro SSD is both more expensive and slower than the original.
California's MyFirstEV provides a $3,500 instant rebate to first-time buyers
The Fed dropped the ball, but California's new program will provide up to $3,500 in instant rebates to first-time EV buyers.
An Apple Arcade version of Madden NFL 27 will arrive on August 7
EA's football sim series is making its debut on Apple Arcade.
What's the difference between active noise canceling and passive?
The frustrating science of keeping your ears from doing their job.
'Talk to Spotify' lets you create playlists and learn about songs with voice commands
Spotify is finally letting users control the app with their voice to create playlists or learn about songs.
New York enacts first US ban on data center construction
New York has become the first US state to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers.
X's algorithm will finally prioritize replies from people you already follow
X has made a tweak to give your replies a boost in your friends' comment section.
Hisense's E Ink phone has a full-color LCD you can snap on the back
The Hisense A10 has an E Ink main display and a magnetic LCD screen you can attach to its rear.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to UK users
Chrome's Gemini integration has arrived in the UK.
